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230/250SL column switch
« on: November 19, 2016, 18:12:40 »
Hi Gents,
Has anyone had problems with defective new column switches. My new switch does not seem to operate correctly.  Pushing the lever cap 'in' switches the toggle switch on, flicking the toggle switch over is supposed to switch over to high speed and pushing the cap switch in again, should turn the wipers off.
Also the colour coding of the new switch does not match the wiring in the car.
The technical manual refers to the later 280SL only.
Any comments will be much appreciated.
Regards
Chris
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Re: 230/250SL column switch
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2016, 13:34:25 »
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Hello Chris,

New column switch?
Does not operate properly?
No, I have never heard of before.

The function(s) you describe are correct, that's what the column switch is supposed to do.
Now, I haven't understood your question,
please, what is wrong with your new one?

Q 2: Is your new switch a genuine MB part or a (the Chinese) reproduction?
Q 3: Does your old switch operate proply in your car?


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Achim
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Re: 230/250SL column switch
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2016, 04:23:39 »
Hi Achim,
Apologies for the comfusion.
Yes, it is a new VDO switch purchased from a Mercedes dealership. Second push does not turn the wipers off.
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Chris
« Last Edit: November 25, 2016, 05:50:18 by cfm65@me.com »
28 Ford Model A Pickup
29 Chevy Phaeton
67 E Type FHC
67 250SL 5 speed
83 911SC
2015 VW T5 California Pop Top

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Re: 230/250SL column switch
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2016, 15:53:40 »
OK TKS Gents,
I did not realise it is an eletronic switch. I was under the impression there was a machanical switch in the stalk. Once I got it wired up, it was quite clear why you guys did not understand my question.
All sorted now, thanks any way.
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Chris
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Re: 230/250SL column switch
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2016, 23:55:48 »
Great ...

Thanks for the feedback, Chris.

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Achim
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