My 1986 300E seems to have some corrosion in the fuse box, the #2 fuse for the Windows and Wipers was old and dirty so I replaced with new and cleaned both sided of the contacts, it still had intermittent contact and I have to "spin" the fuse to get it to work. I am thinking about replacing the entire fuse box assembly, has anyone any experience and or cost in doing this or are there any other suggestions?

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Jerry

2004 SL500 Black 55K Miles
2002 s500 Black 90K Miles
1986 300E Gold 233K Miles
1966 Twin Cessna 320D
1989 Jeep Cherokee 233K Miles
1994 Ford Van E150 399K Miles

i would use a "domestic" in line fuse holder to by-pass that problem fuse. Simple & inexpensive.

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Ok I was hoping to keep the car OEM, if I did do this where would I tie into the circuit ?

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Jerry

2004 SL500 Black 55K Miles
2002 s500 Black 90K Miles
1986 300E Gold 233K Miles
1966 Twin Cessna 320D
1989 Jeep Cherokee 233K Miles
1994 Ford Van E150 399K Miles

One option you could do is to use an empty slot in the fuse box. In my car I had one and I used it. I do not know if the wires are long enough but, at least you can still keep it OEM.

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J.H.
'86 300E