Fuse Box Cleanup

[glmoore0001]

I have posted this a couple places, but wanted to post it here also. It is worthwhile project especially if you are having electrical problems.

Earlier this summer, I cleaned the fuse box terminals and replaced the ceramic fuses on my W114. At that time I did not touch the 30 or so wires that were screwed into the bottom of the terminals.

I had a problem with that particular fuse box (someone had screwed in a wood screw instead of a machine screw to assemble it. Nice). So, I bought a used box on Ebay, then Deoxited all screws, terminals and fuse holders.

I swapped the two fuse boxes out one connection at a time to keep things straight, Deoxiting and greasing each wire as I went.

If you choose to do it this way you have to disconnect any top and bottom wires together keep them separate and install the bottom wires 1st or you won't be able to Get your screw driver in there.

All the wired connections had oxidation, the high amperage wires in the first 4 fuse positions being the worst, with green and white crust bonding multiple wires.

It was a real PITA, but the corrosion was much worse than I expected, so I am happy I did it. I highly recommend doing this little project and I also highly recommend the little red bottle of Deoxit D100L.

[Todd Miller]

Great information! I'm guessing you noticed everything worked better after this.

A product that has also been recommended, is "carbon paste."

[glmoore0001]

I bought the car earlier in the summer. The only time I've driven it was off the trailer.
Hopefully that will change soon!

[Todd Miller]

I look forward to hearing about your adventures!