newbie question on 82 240D fuse box, etc. - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

showme · #1 01-30-2008, 11:49 AM

Hey, everybody, this is my first post, and I have a question about the 240 we just bought our daughter for a "college car". The previous owner told us that the heater doesn't work, and he had the blower taken out and checked, and all is well there. The problem is evident though. The #8 fuse has blown in a big way, and, although the lower brass tab is still there and in good shape, the upper one is gone, and the plastic casing on both sides of the fuse holder are a bit melted. It's fried. The rest of the fuses are in good shape, and a fuse still fits neatly in the spot. My question is, can I repair this single fuse holder without changing out the entire fuse box? Possibly bypass it for the winter with an in-line fuse of some sort? What is the procedure for replacing a box, if necessary? Anyone know of any links with pics? I just need to get it on the road for my daughter, Eliza. Right now, she's biking back and forth to work and the metrolink for transportation for school till I get this done.
It also has a problem with shut-off. When the key is switched off, it keeps running, even when you push the 'stop' handle under the hood. (I shut if off by putting it in gear and killing it by letting off the clutch). Other than that, and a generous amount of body rust-thank you New Jersey- it's a good running and well kept little car. I do have to thank the posters at Greasecar.com for referring me to this forum. What a plethora of information. They gave me some good advice, but I'm still not getting enough to solve the problem. Thanks so much for your help. By the way, my wife has an 81 300D that is a great car, except that I haven't installed the block heater and she has to put a drop light under the hood on these cold Missouri nights. I drive a Suburban that is diesel\veggie oil powered. Thanks in advance for any help on the 240 problems. I look forward to absorbing all of the knowledge available here!