The electric short was caused by the Overload Relay

Located behind the battery (behind the black plastic shield)

Mercedes Part Number - 201 540 32 45

At Fastlane:

http://catalog.worldpac.com/mercedesshop/sophio/quote.jsp?header=header.jsp&footer=&product=2015403245&partner=mercedesshop&baseurl=http://catalog.peachparts.com/&clientid=catalog.mercedesshop&cookieid=28P0XHN6N28P0XHZWJ

I tried using a used one - no luck - but with a new - all paoer (electric) issues went away.

Learned from a friend that had the same issue.

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Thanks for the help
Bill Fisher

'86 560SL (186K) - Now a 'classic' : Registered as an Historic Vehicle
02 E430 in the stable
'14 LS460 (Lexus)
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'95 E420 (198K) found a new home
'99 E320 (80K) (gave it's life for me as we hit a bumper)
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'90 300E (65K) Sold to an Mercedes Lover
'92 190E (215K) - retired to the salvage yard
'93 500SEL (214K) - Moved to another family, still runs like a young pup