W/S Switch

[Paul64]

Gearbox switch

I had the same problems on my 5 speed auto - intermittently. Spoke to a MB agent and they wanted to run a systems check at a half-day's labour charge but, in the end, I just bought the new switch from them for €14 and fitted it in about 15 mins.
Box is back to perfect now. Probably worth changing it first off for the sake of a few quid even if it isn't the problem!

 

[230K]

Got it sorted switch operates a little rod that disapears down into selector mechanism operating the real switch. This small plastic rod was stuck down (Winter mode) and after lifting it up and down a few times with a small piece of wire it released itself. Once assembled everthing worked fine. Thanks everyone

Brian

W202 C230K (Almost Sold )
W/T210 E300TD
W/T124 300TD

 

[djcheung]

I have got my switch sorted over the weekend. The problem is not the switch that you can see with the W/S letters. As Brian pointed out, it is the bit connecting the rocker switch with the control module underneath it.
This is how I did it.
1. Remove the inner plastic trim on the gear selector
2. Remove the wood trim by lifting from the rear edge.
3. Remove the gear knob by twitching the lower black plastic lock anti-clockwise on the gear stick
4. Lift the gear knob away
5. Remove the next cover on top of the gear selector by levering out the 4 clips on the sides
6. peel of the black plastic bit with P,R, N, D ..... from the selector - this is only held down by a little bit of glue. Take care not to damage it as you will need to put it back in perfect condition. This will reveal the access to remove the switch itself from the gear selector indicator.
6. Use a tiny screwdrive or stiff wire - about 1mm in diameter - lever the clip over from the top edge of the rocker switch. The switch should come away from the main body freely.
7. Lift it slowly and beware a little spring below the switch. Don't let it drop into the assembly, otherwise
8. When the rocker switch is removed, you should see a small black peg. If this is down then freeing this will solve the problem or megabucks.
9. Take this peg out, clean the shaft and lubricate. Replace it hole then test it by pushing it up and down a few times. If it comes up then it is fixed.
10. Replace the rocker switch and trims in reverse order and :bannana: :bannana: :bannana:

I have a few photos but they are too large to attach. If anybody wants them please let me know.

Hope this helps.

David.

 

[KillerHERTZ]

Mine is always in (E) if I need to overtake etc, I move it into (S) and then back again, will this do any harm in the long run?

 

[fuzzer]

Mine is always in (E) if I need to overtake etc, I move it into (S) and then back again, will this do any harm in the long run?

From memory , im sure we ran all our 4 speed boxes in E too.

 

[KillerHERTZ]

I mean, adjusting it only for a 'speed boost' then putting it back

 

[Steve_Perry]

Mine is always in (E) if I need to overtake etc, I move it into (S) and then back again, will this do any harm in the long run?

Shouldn't cause any long term harm.

S.

 

[RichardM]

My hand book states never to switch between S and W when moving, only do it when stationary.

I've tried driving in W and I find it too noisy pulling away. As it starts in 2nd it revs the engine quite a lot.