My 240D is having some electrical problems. First I am worried because my Turn Signals do not work. Also the windows are stuck in the up position. (so I cannot use my hands as indicators) I have checked the fuses and they are OK.

The problem started after I filled up with Bio diesel for the first time. (probably not related) I was on the freeway, my car shook and shut off. This is extra scary cause my vacuum pump is broken and I usually have to stall it to turn it off. Trying to pull to the side of the road I realized my indicators did not work BUT MY EMERGENCY FLASHERS DID. Before coming to a full stop I was able to restart the beast and continue on my way. This was when I realized the power windows stopped working.

Any Ideas or places I could find a solution?

there are a few common things that can mess up the blinkers.

-a relay right under the ashtray
-bad light bulbs
-bad electrical grounds (engine bay, trunk?, and behind the gauges)
-malfunctioning flasher switch

Were the hazards actually flashing when you thought they were 'working'?

Fuse #12 (8 amps) Protects:
Power Windows (goes to one terminal on the Power Window Relay)
Turn Signals
Stop Lights
Gauges
Warning Light
Cruise Control

Notice that 2 of the items connected to the #12 Fuse are the Power Windows and the Turn Signals.

I would pull that Fuse out and clean the Fuse ends and also the area on the Fuse Block where the Fuse contacts.

Also instead of stalling your Engine to stop it (you are going to damage something else) open the Hood and use the Stop Lever to shut it off.
Or, disconnect and plug the Vacuum Line that goes to the Vacuum Shutoff. In stall a Vacuum Hose from the Vacuum Shutoff long enough to reach inside to where you sit. Simply suck on the Hose and the vacuum created will shut off your Engine.

The Fuse in the attached pic looked good until I pulled it out and looked at the ends.

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Yeah! It works again. I would like to thank every one who replied. I think it was the relay but I also replaced all the fuses for good luck.