Intermittent indicator stalk

Jeya

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CDI 200 sport 2.1 diesel
Hi - First post in this forum so please bear with me! Our car has an intermittent fault with the indictator/windscreen wipers control stalk. For days it works perfectly and then the next day it either doesn't work or it does the opposite. If it indicates left but you've clicked it right, if you push hard it will do the correct signal.
Called the local dealership - to replace it talking about £800 which includes 4 hours labour. Seems very steep.
Is this something which can be repaired, is it electrical or is it something which always needs a new part?
Are mercedes known for this? I'd be grateful to hear from anyone who has experienced this. Many thanks.
 

whitenemesis

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You need to talk to an indie £800 sounds way too much.

Don't know if you can prise the end button off and spray some switch cleaner inside. Perhaps just dirty sticking contacts.
 
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television

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2002 SL500, 216 CL500, all fully loaded
The new stalk cost about £80 and a good indie can do it in under 2 hours, its a matter of removing the air bag and steering wheel to do it
 


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