Female Needs Help Quck with Mercedes

[PatriciaMB]

SOMEONE PLEASE help me. I have a 1988 260E, I am at my wits end. Something is killing my battery. Battery and alternator have been checked three times, all are good. My brother used a type of meter on the fuse box.. unhooked the battery terminal, went through the fuses one at a time. Found 4 fuses pulling 8 plus with cables OFF. We pulled 3 of them out. These were for things such as dash lights, cigarette lighter, radio, aux fan, etc... The battery will hold a charge a little longer now.. up to approx 4-5 hours with these 3 fuses out. Prior to this, regardless of how long I drove it, If I turned it off after jumping it and drove a little while, it wouldn't even click to start when I tried to crank it again. Several months ago the inside of my car filled with smoke, which had a horrible odor to it. I took it to the nearest shop. The guy thought it was coming from my windshield wipers, he pulled the fuse out. After a few days, I put the fuse back in and wipers come on but don't exactly work properly. Also, my radio has for approx one yr been doing a fading in and out and the volume won't get up high at all. Next, after having the air cond. worked on last summer, the ABS light was on when I cranked the car at the shop and my clock wouldn't work. The guys at this shop were rude so I didn't go back. Any clues where to start past removing fuses? I am so frustrated, love my car but can't keep putting money in it. Also yesterday while driving it, the ABS light which has been staying on started flickering. Next prob...cranking it in cold weather is a nightmare. Is there a beginning or an end or do I just trade it? You may also email me at SummerMelodyNSC@aol.com with any suggestions.
I appreciate any help and suggestions.