Early 460 head light switch
Hi Guys,
Where is the best place to look on-line for the head light switch? I've been searching online but must be using wrong search terms.
Can I get a new one or can you only get reconditioned switches.
Also where can I get my hands on a 460 parts number catalog? Or even better is there an online database I can search?
The issue I'm seeing is the headlights will not switch on.
The switch has 3 positionsAll lights offDriving lights onFull lights on
The driving lights will come on but not the full lights. In the full lights on position the dipped beams are off and the full beams will not come on either.
Initial I took out the switch. Took it apart and with very light emery paper cleaned all contacts. This worked for a couple of days/a week and then back to the start again. I think it's time for a new switch.
If you know the VIN of the vehicle, post it and I expect someone will look it up for you as it might be tricky working out which switch you need if its different from the ususal 5 way you find on mid 80s vehicles (which had park L, R, Off (center), running, headlights on with 2 stop pull-out for fog front and rear from memory).
FWIW, the 5 position switch is part number A0005453704 - I just bought one from MB - they are about £70 - ouch!
Looks to me as though it is the 5 way switch A0005453704 but I am sure someone else will confirm.
There are a number of websites that carry an older version of the MB EPC - the one I tend to use is neoriginal.ru - you can look at the page I'm looking at here: http://www.neoriginal.ru/cat/mb/part__2_1_350_460_233_/54_590
Thanks to a pointer from someone far more knowledgeable in this stuff than myself, I double checked the functionality of my switch and it works fine. The problem seems to be related to the headlight relay.
Brilliant, good result :-)
try guido. i got an early light switch and indicator stalk from him last year. very well known G specialist from ebay.de
anything G you want,he is the man.
http://stores.ebay.de/Mercedes-G-Parts-Accessories-Shop
rgds hus.
Thanks Hus for the pointer.
After more work it looks to be a wiring/corrosion issue, not related to switch. The fun.
From my experience the switches are bullet proof, most probable the indicator stalk, the contacts there usually cause problems. Or the socket connector, connecting the indicator stalk to the steering column wiring loom.
JOIN THE GWOA
This website and forum are provided for the benefit of enthusiasts and owners of all Mercedes Benz off road vehicles, in particular the G Wagen. The costs of development, upkeep and provision of the site are met entirely by the annual subscriptions of club members. If you are using the site and are not a member of the G Wagen Owners Association please consider joining. You will have access to areas on the site that are not open to non members, to club trips and meetings and to technical assistance. In addition your contribution (only £25 annually) will help us maintain and develop our website for future users.
Who's new
- Jaffa_JIM_23
- Wrabstar
- GG
- KTMSCANIA22
- 280ge
I've added my VIN to my signature.
1982 LWB 280GE
VIN 46023327021908