Has anyone ever taken apart and repaired the ignition switch (electrical part only) on a 1987 300D Turbo (W124, OM603) or similar vehicle? I'm starting to have occasional electrical problems and so far it looks like everything affected is on circuit 15R of the ignition switch.

A slightly burned switch contact is easily repairable if I can take the switch apart. I was able to do exactly that on my 1996 E300D (W210, OM606NA). Of course, that was after I bought a new switch, so now I have a spare. This time, I'd like to try the repair first. Anyone have experience repairing this switch?

Jeremy

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