Originally Posted by int19

Hi all,

I just bought a 1987 300D in pretty much perfect condition and I just had to mess something up...

After replacing front speakers, adding an amp, and replacing the stereo I was driving around near dusk. I turned on the headlights and smoke started coming out of the center console where the head unit of the radio was and the inside electronics started going haywire. I immediately pulled over and disconnected the stereo and then drove the car (2 blocks home). I found out I blew a few fuses and I replaced them. Now after everything was completely disconnected and as far as I can see I'm not shorting anything anywhere I touched when I installed the stereo, when turning the headlights on I'm still blowing fuses, and still getting strangeness from the inside electronics. I just ordered the service CD for a wiring diagram so I can check for shorts but I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas? I've done few searches and I can't seem to find anyone with a similar problem.