Thanks Brian...that's sort of why I figured the issue is somewhere along the wiring that ends up at fuse 15...the two obvious symptoms (rear dome, and now rear left door light) are on the same fuse...
But I'm still a total beginner...so I guess I need to start understanding "relays" now ;) and continue the hunt....
Caitlin in Santa Fe
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, BStromsoe <bstromsoe@...> wrote:
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> You will notice from the fuse card, that some fuses actually control up to 5 functions on your car. The reds are usually one function (a headlight for instance) but the whites can control several functions (horn, backup light, antenna, etc). Today, I saw my horn fuse was fried and by replacing it, I also cured some interior lighting issues.
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> brian from la verne, ca
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> ________________________________
> From: Caitlin Dean <tinymachine@...>
> To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, November 4, 2011 9:52 AM
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Gremlin Hunt
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> Â
> Yesterday I changed out the entire fuse box, and even with all the fuses out, the test light still had a slight glow.
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> Does this mean I have a short? Â A loose ground wire? Â (this is me sorta talking out my bum)
>
> My symptoms (that I know of) are:
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> Rear dome wouldn't shut off (it's now unplugged)
> Front dome is sketchy (sometimes it works, sometimes not)
> Antenna will not retract
> Door lights may stay on (hard to test since in daylight they're out of sight when door is shut)
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> Which are all on fuse #15, which didn't make the light go out when I pulled it...
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> Things that are "working" on this fuse are:
> Trunk light works
> passenger vanity light works (driver side doesn't have cover to lift and activate it, so it's always off...don't know how test for sure)
> warning monitor term (I don't know what this is)
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>
> How do I even begin to troubleshoot this? Â I don't want to ruin my new battery (or be caught uncharged again)...
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> I *really* need a manual.....
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> Caitlin in Santa Fe
>
> --
> Forget safety. Live where you fear to live.
> Destroy your reputation. Be notorious.
> I have tried prudent planning long enough.
> From now on, I'll be mad.
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> - Rumi
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