W123. I keep blowing #12 Fuse - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

zsmith29 · #1 10-12-2008, 08:24 PM

Any help here with this one. I keep blowing the #12 fuse on my '83 300TD.
No windows and no blinkers is a big issue and I honestly don't know what it could be.

Is there a way that I can locate a relay and see if it has gone bad?
Maybe crossed wires?

79Mercy · #2 10-12-2008, 08:33 PM

make sure the hot wire that is plugged into the clock isn't touching the body of the cluster.

zsmith29 · #3 10-13-2008, 12:17 AM

OK, Sounds good. I will check it in the morning

Beagle · #4 10-13-2008, 12:55 AM

If you have a tow hitch check the wiring to the plug. Wire connections here are often a hash! Check where 6 core goes thro hole in trunk has grommet etc.

zsmith29 · #5 10-13-2008, 08:34 AM

Beagle,
That is interesting. It does have a hitch and I think that I am familiar with what you are talking about. I will have a look at that also.

thanks

zsmith29 · #6 10-13-2008, 10:47 AM

I have unplugged the wire to the clock. I will see how it goes. I suppose I would rather not have a clock than have to keep fooling around with the blown fuses