How to remove Mercedes C-class W204 headlight switch

How to remove the headlight switch from a Mercedes W204 (C-class). Part 2049053304 or A2049053304. Symptoms are mis-selecting settings. Our right city lamp would come on if I set it to “0” sometimes.

[@JoeTrojan88]

VERY helpful!! Exactly the same setup on my GLK 350 ... which is no surprise since it's a spin-off of the W204. You saved me tremendous unnecessary frustration trying to disassemble trim for no reason!! Many thanks!!

[@stuck209]

Thanks! Just replaced my switch with the help of this video

[@dennisleman9101]

Couple of points. 1. To release the switch assembly from the housing you have to spring two plastic tabs protruding from the back of the housing and then push them forward into the housing, then release the three spring clips on the side of the switch assembly to get it free of the housing.. 2. The reassembly isn't the exact reverse of the disassembly. Rotating the switch anticlockwise in the 'out' position does not reposition the light position indicating trim plate which has to be pushed in and rotated anticlockwise to lock position by hand. This can be done with the switch in any position. One final point. There are many model variants with this switch. If you're buying a new one, take a photo of the old one to compare to ensure you get the correct variant for your W204 model!!!

[@jonathanolinger3395]

thanks for the video! definitely feel confident that I'll be able to do it myself and skip the service charge!

[@winpee5665]

Brilliant video great job, my 2010 W204 the light switch came off as I followed the video instructions. That helped me to order a replacement part.

[@glhansenjr]

great video, thank you; i had the same problem in my 2009 c63

[@depothcl6369]

very helpful! same as my C250 😆

[@kevties]

Heya. Worked for my C200 2007 model. Thanks

[@aliphatik5322]

Thanks brother. You're awesome.

[@rolandomorales8057]

Thank you so much 💪🏾

[@saviofernandes8272]

Many Thanks 🥰🥰

[@Amoona148]

thanks for sharing your time

[@molkimskylop4265]

Thank you!

[@salmanhassan2847]

Thank you

[@TheNOCELL]

I just wanted to say thank you for the video...I saw the reach behind video and then I found yours but your video also help me another way. I saw that when you turned it on that the indicators on the bottom of the switch would light up and ever since I purchased this car, 2009 C 300 sport I don’t ever remember those indicators lighting up. Over the past few days my running lights have been on, they were stuck on and the green indicator would light up on the dash and my fog lights would never turn on and I always use my fog lights with my running lights so to speak and I never use the automatic setting. It’s been screwy over the past few days....once I saw your indicators on the switch itself light up I was like ah ha....maybe my switch is going/has gone bad...What made you replace yours?....Fingers crossed this is my problem but thank you so much for the video...

[@adityamanoj4653]

Hello, was it the switch the problem?

[@sedefcha]

Very useful video! Only your toes moving were distracting a lot :)

[@cvx5832]

Lol!

[@eckypooh50]

My front foglight is on all the time.. I cant push it back in to turn it off.. new switch required ?

[@manuelreygonzalez2322]

Como cambiar la bombilla de iluminación

[@neogurke]

I had the same Problem, also i had the Problem that my normal light goes sometimes on and off. It is in the A automatical position. Is it possible when i change that what you show or is this another problem ? nice regards

[@grandcalifornia8410]

Question, my light switch isn’t lighting up all the switch positions in the dark, like an led is off in the switch unit. Does it actually have a backlighting for symbols or no? Thanks

[@zodrob7]

Did you ever find out? I have the same problem (?)

[@grandcalifornia8410]

@@zodrob7 nope

[@YusufPetersenCPT]

just a quick one to you and all watching, is there a light in the switch itself?? like on the window switched where you can see it in the dark?

[@cvx5832]

Not on mine. Just the three indicators at the bottom.

[@YusufPetersenCPT]

@@cvx5832 and by me its just the switch that has a light.. but i found on the forums its supposed to be like that.

[@cvx5832]

The “tang” I’m referring to are the 2 plastic ones that attaches the switch to the carrier/trim.

[@eduardoa4558]

Hi! Is the parts 000 545 54 04 is for this switch? Tks

[@siexaz]

I have 2009 pre facelift model. Can I use light switch from facelift model?

[@SpeedyDacoit]

No, the facelift has LED DRL instead of fog lights and the connector is different for the switch in the facelift and pre facelift ones

[@malrashdi490]

Hi my brother Do you show me a message at the counter this key is the problem is true Front right parking lamp

[@stormrider01]

Wrong! You slide with your fingers the black ring clockwise and thats it.

[@emrek2576]

How do we put it back?

[@zacklopez2105]

How Abt on 2020 c300 I can't figure it out 😔😡

[@RafaWinn]

Hello, does anyone know where I can buy this exact 5 pos switch for the 2008 Mercedes c350. The dealer don't hv them. And all I see on eBay is the 4 position switch with the fog light togle switch in the side. 😭🙏

[@luiseli1970]

Did you ever find it ? I need one too

[@sahrishfatima53]

I m having the same problem let me change the switch

[@neilrd2115]

Anybody know how to fix it? Usually when they start doing this it’s because dust has gotten inside the sensors which bridge a little short connection of energy making it think to turn them on/ off. I don’t want to fuck with it and possibly brake it.

[@RaysSeven]

Thanks so much. But now the problem is not the switch, the headlights won't turn off when car is on. Would anyone know how to fix? :)

[@thepanamahat]

I have the same issue, did you find a solution ?

[@alada-7311]

thepanamahat have you fixed!? Coz I have the same problem with w204

[@jessicahaynen4001]

Me too! Mine is 2012 c250 and my lights wont shut off no matter what position

[@alada-7311]

Jessica Haynen did you try to change it !? I mean the headlight switcher , it’s rare to find it anyway

[@jessicahaynen4001]

@@alada-7311 no i havent....im not sure where i want to start. I was hoping i could find some answers first

[@salauatyermek4875]

What is part nomber?

[@luism3389]

204 905 33 04 Is the one used in this video