Steering column switch problem

[lpeterssen]

Congrats Mr Henderson

We are getting closer to the desired point.

Well if fuse 5 smokes, the hazards/flasher relay is defective.  There is no other explanation.

Best regards
Eng. Leonardo Peterssen
www.wiredoktor.com

[lpeterssen]

That has always been in the car since we have owned it.

I am sure of that but now you have a different wiring harness which is slightly different than the original one that came with your car.

[lpeterssen]

Congrats Mr Henderson

We are getting closer to the desired point.

Well if fuse 5 smokes, the hazards/flasher relay is defective.  There is no other explanation.

Best regards
Eng. Leonardo Peterssen
www.wiredoktor.com

Try opening the hazard/flasher relay and polish all contacts inside of it.  Maybe are just kind of burned and need a better contact surface to work properly

Best regards
Eng. Leonardo Peterssen
Www.wiredoktor.com

[CJHenderson]

Will give it a try. I have a flash unit that I got from SLS, it's black square with 4 prongs, 3 vertical and one horizontal blades.

[CJHenderson]

I cleaned down the flasher relay found it had one side had a material between the contact, cleaned it then #5 fuse went into melt down, unable to save the flasher relay. Another thing is when I removed the sub harness and reconnected the steering column 12 pin plug into the main harness, I lost the windshield wiper function, I preformed the column switch connector ohm test on the wiper push button switch and it failed.

[Sead]

Take the turn signal switch out and call me/write on whatsapp: +38761528220 (EU time!). I can lead you to check function of switch. After that you can proceed futher on
Sead

[CJHenderson]

Leonardo called it right when he said it was the flasher; I took it apart and cleaned the gunk out of it but it didn't help. I ordered one from Buds Benz which is on back order and will be here in about eight days until then I'll work on other things.

[lpeterssen]

I cleaned down the flasher relay found it had one side had a material between the contact, cleaned it then #5 fuse went into melt down, unable to save the flasher relay. Another thing is when I removed the sub harness and reconnected the steering column 12 pin plug into the main harness, I lost the windshield wiper function, I preformed the column switch connector ohm test on the wiper push button switch and it failed.

Dear Mr Henderson:

Follow SEAd Guidance on the steering multifunction switch.  He has plenty of experience on those elements.

Regarding the fuses, it is not normal that body melts instead of triggering/breaking the metallic filament.  I think the quality of the fuses you are using is not the right one.

There is an excellent brand named FLOSSER, I like those very much.

Here a link for another brand which is listed as with ceramic body(those do not melt) listed on amazon.

30Pcs GBC European Automotive Fuse Box Assortment Bakelite Auto Fuses 5-30A https://a.co/d/1ZnO0Q6

Best regards
Leonardo Peterssen
Www.wiredoktor.com

[CJHenderson]

Thank you for the offer, I will get in touch with you when I return home from my trip to see family and to depress after fighting with this car.