420 SEL Headlight problem - help?
 

Hi,

I've had my 1989 420 SEL for about 2-months; I couldn't be happier. However, last night when I was driving home - I hit the "high" beams and the headlights went OUT. I can't get them to come back on. In fact, the "high" beams don't even work in the switched-on position - but they do work when I hold the switch down. Any thoughts? The fuses look OK (none busted) but a little corroded. The problem with the fuses is - I can't figure out which one(s) control the lights; it's in French (of all things - how odd is that)?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Jason

RE: 420 SEL Headlight problem - help?
 

Well - for anyone out there who is having the same problem -I think I've figured it out. [sm=happybounce.gif]

The switch on the steering wheel column appears to be the issue. A little big of wiggling, pushing (and swearing) [&:]seems to have gotten the headlamps to come back on. The only problem is - they go out again if you hit the switch to turn on the high-beams (yes, I was dumb enough to try it again instead of thanking my lucky stars that the lights came back on lol).[sm=badidea.gif]

Does anyone know how to replace that switch or where to best place to get one is?

j :D

RE: 420 SEL Headlight problem - help?
 

What sort of Benz is a 420 SEL??

Bazzle

RE: 420 SEL Headlight problem - help?
 

1989 420SEL??? It's sort of a land yacht. It's a big 'ol Mercedes - 4 door - loaded to the teeth.

RE: 420 SEL Headlight problem - help?
 

420SEL older S-Class

body: 126.035

produced: 1986-1991

it's the younger sister of 560SEL with funny looking engine.

RE: 420 SEL Headlight problem - help?
 

I see.
Try the S class forum , they may have your answer there.

https://mercedesforum.com/forumid_9/tt.htm

Cheers BAzzle