Do I have to use the MB bypass kit for my melted fuse or can I just get an in line 25 gauge fuse and bypass the fuse myself?



The kit number is 924 540 00 99 1086 and contains the
following parts:
* 1)Terminal Block, Single Pole 000 540 08069
* 1) Auxilary Fuse Box 126 540 30 13
* 1) Bracket 124 545 53 40
* 1) Cable Strap 000 540 08 69
* 2) Screw 007985 004123
* 2) Screw 007981 0042440
* 2) Washer 912004 004102
* 1) Fuse Designation Card 124 545 09 00



Thanks,

Chris

1987 300TDT

1984 300d Turbo
Replace Your Blower Or Go To **************.com They Have Kit To Repair And Guide Book $28.00

I already did that. The problem I'm having is common to the 124s. The contact in the fuse box at the bottom of the fuse actually melts and sinks down into the box. I was just wondering if I have to spend the money for the kit or if I can just by-pass that fuse myself with an inline fuse. I would solder a new fuse holder outside the fuse box, much like the Mercedes fix except it wouldn't be in a box.

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fuse 12 to fuse 11, which was empty. A simple but, relatively long job. It worked well for a number of years but, yesterday my fuse 11 now did the same thing. I may try to fix this time again but, I may go for the "in-line fuse" route...I will take a look this weekend...

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J.H.
'86 300E

For those of you interested, I went to Autozone and purchased a Heavy Duty fuse Holder part # FHA30BP and a couple of spade leads part #85214.
I went under the fuse box and connected one lead to the pink/green wire and the other lead to the black/green wire. This eliminated the need for fuse 12 (11 in my case). The blower is working now for less than $4. By the way, I called the stealership to check on the upgrade kit. They did not have it in stock and it was going to take almost a week to get it...so, that made up my mind.
Note: The fuse holder leads are short. If you want to leave the new fuse holder outside, just splice the wires and connect them to longer wires. I did not wanted to mess with that plus, if it blows again...it is probably time for a new blower motor or controller anyways. I will keep an eye on it...

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J.H.
'86 300E

$4 is what I spent for the fuse holder and fuse. I purchased a 25 amp to start with. Thanks for testing out our idea. I was hoping I didn't have to buy the entire kit just to by-pass a fuse.

the materials used in their electrical system, along with some other german cars, are not the best!
I went with 30 amps since that is the rate of the upgrade...

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J.H.
'86 300E

I did mine yesterday. $4 in parts. It is working right now with a 25 amp fuse.

Chris

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1987 300TD 309, xxx 2.8.2014 10,000 mile OCI


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