Re: [diesel_mercedes] Gremlin Hunt

 

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.
 
brian from la verne, ca
From: Caitlin Dean <tinymachine@gmail.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, November 4, 2011 9:52 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Gremlin Hunt

 
Yesterday I changed out the entire fuse box, and even with all the fuses out, the test light still had a slight glow.

Does this mean I have a short?  A loose ground wire?  (this is me sorta talking out my bum)

My symptoms (that I know of) are:

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)

Which are all on fuse #15, which didn't make the light go out when I pulled it...

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)


How do I even begin to troubleshoot this?  I don't want to ruin my new battery (or be caught uncharged again)...

I *really* need a manual.....

Caitlin in Santa Fe

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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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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Parasitic Battery Draw

 

Thanks Nate! I'll keep hunting...

And also a good tip to skip calling...I was getting ready to call around (and I HATE calling!)

Was going to do the coolant flush n fill today but we got hit with a morning snow storm, but the sun is popping so I hope to get to it this afternoon.

If not, I can still play with my instrument cluster problems :)

Happy Saturday everyone!
Caitlin in Santa Fe

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:
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> Well then , leave the fuses out and unplug the alternator , see if that helps .
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> After that , the glow plug relay on the inner left fender wheelhouse .
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> Once you find whatever it is (old alarm system ? amplifier in the trunk or under the seats ? .
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> You should be in good order .
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> No matter where you are , look in the yellow pages under " Auto Wreckers " and you'll likely find some sort of ' self service ' yard .
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> Never , _EVER_ waste time calling junkyards ! they always have WAAYYY more stock than they know about so you must go LOOK .
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> Happy hunting ! it's good excersise too .
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> (doesn't seem to help my spelling tho')
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> -Nate
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