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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Electrical and Instruments => Topic started by: 230slhouston on February 03, 2008, 17:38:09

Title: Fuses Ratings
Post by: 230slhouston on February 03, 2008, 17:38:09

Does anyone have the list of fuse amps by fuse number? I need to replace all my fuses.

I am blowing my fuel pump fuse intermittently, id don't have an electrical short, I may have a fuse that is low amps.

Thanks
MBP

Maistran (MB)
230sl

Title: Re: Fuses Ratings
Post by: J. Huber on February 04, 2008, 21:47:30

Hey 230, you can find this info in your manual (if you have one!) If not, or even if, here is the 1-12 in that order according to my manual:

8
25
8
8
8
25
8
8
8
8
8
8

James
63 230SL

PS left to right

Title: Re: Fuses Ratings
Post by: 230slhouston on February 04, 2008, 22:12:51

James,
Thanks for the info. I do not have the manual. What amp is the fuel pump fuse, 8? My fuse is popping and I cannot find the short.

MBP

Maistran (MB)
230sl

Title: Re: Fuses Ratings
Post by: J. Huber on February 04, 2008, 22:16:50

Yes, it looks like fuse #4 is "fuel feed pump" = 8amp

James
63 230SL

Title: Re: Fuses Ratings
Post by: Richard Madison on February 05, 2008, 03:24:04

A fuse question: the fuse diagram in the fuse box cover does not list any devices for Fuse #3...the wiring diagram shows this fuse as  grounded and going nowhere if I read the diagram correctly.

What is Fuse 3 used for?

Richard M, NYC  home of the miracle NY Giants Football team. (Sorry New England but you did have all the apples except the Big Apple!)

Title: Re: Fuses Ratings
Post by: JamesL on February 05, 2008, 07:28:31

does anyone know of anyone selling a "set" of all the fuses? Seeing as they are generally now old and often have difficulty retaining good contact, I was thinking of replacing them all in one fell swoop

Title: Re: Fuses Ratings
Post by: graphic66 on February 05, 2008, 08:09:30

When replacing fuses dab a small amount of silicon dielectric compound on the contact areas. This will keep them from corroding so quickly. Also every so often give the fuses a twist to help clean them. Did anyone see the last set of fuse pliers on Ebay go for $90.00? Glad I have a set, they do make the fuse changing very easy. Before installing also take some fine emery cloth and clean the fuse and fuse holder contacts so they are clean. Sometimes you need to gently bend the holders in to get a little more tension on them also.

Title: Re: Fuses Ratings
Post by: blue230sl on February 05, 2008, 08:15:05

you can find all sorts of fuse sets in Ebay Express, at reasonable prices

john
64 230sl euro 4 spd
89 190e 2.6

Title: Re: Fuses Ratings
Post by: 68_white on February 09, 2008, 21:11:20

Graphic66,

That was my $90. I have seen these pliers go for as much as $300.

Also, I think the two 25 amp fuses are short. You can only find them from sedan parts cars. No longer available from auto stores.

HARRY

68_WHITE

Title: Re: Fuses Ratings
Post by: Bob G ✝︎ on February 17, 2008, 01:47:57

May be its me and I am doing something wrong. I have two orginal black fuse pliers early and late and can never get them to work. the short fuses can be purchased from buds Benz. It took me an hour to get the darn little sucker fuse back in. no wonder no one likes changing these fuses. The fuse numbers and discription should be on the back of the fuse cover under the plastic sheet of protective cover. It may also be in the work shop manual, but I have never checked this.
Bob Geco

Bob Geco