Thanks...I'll take my crow served well done.

In that case, check each wire to the engine block with a volt meter set on resistance. It should be infinate. Check wire to wire. I don't know what it should be, but will check it tonight.

A new cord is only about $15 + shipping, but I agree you should do some testing first. You can also take just about any left over power cord and a couple of wire nuts, and wire the thing up for a test. If it pops the power strip or the circuit breaker you know you have a problem.

-Jim

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1995 S350D, Green with black leather interior.
Bought January 2008 w/ 233,xxx miles.
I did 22,000 miles during the first year of ownership.