Sorry for the delay in responding. The strip fuse on my 84 500SEL USA car is forward of the fuse block, just behind the diagnostic connector on the left inner fender. I'm not sure if the gray market cars have one or if the a/c system is the same as the USA version. I do know that there are differences in the USA and EURO versions but don't have any idea what the difference is. I have worked on a 84 280SL euro and the A/C is totally different from a USA 84 380 SL. Maybe pictures of the control panel, compressor, etc may help.

Paul

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84 500 SEL (307,xxx miles)