OVP question - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

#1 09-23-2002, 05:04 AM

Hello,

what is the meaning of OVP and where can I find this element on my car (300CE 89').

Thank you
P.S. pics would be appreciated

jrmd01 · #2 09-23-2002, 01:36 PM

I just changed my OVP Relay a few days ago. It's located just behind the battery. It's the one with the red top and a fuse. You can't miss it. Just pull it out and replace it with a new one. Easiest fix you'll do on your car. The relay cost about $100 at the dealers, I got mine for $58 from an independent shop.

Sometimes you don't need to change your OVP, just check your fuse and tap it a little and that may do the trick. Worth the try.

jrmd01@yahoo.com

G-Benz · #3 09-23-2002, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jrmd01
Sometimes you don't need to change your OVP, just check your fuse and tap it a little and that may do the trick. Worth the try.

jrmd01@yahoo.com

If the fuse is okay and "tapping" the OVP allows your car to start, then the problem is loose solder joints inside the unit, which means replacement is inevitable.

The original unit is defective and has been replaced with an updated version.

#4 09-24-2002, 05:40 AM

Hello,

I found mine and it has two (yes 2) fuses of 10A each!

Perhaps is becaus my car is european ?

BTW thank you for your advices.