Hi, forum!
Anybody who can tell me the type of fuse used for the cigarette/12V socket(s), fuse location and where the fusebox in a 2006 W251 R-Class is?
Backgrounder (if you're interested):
I had a bit of a problem yesterday. I drove away and on the highway I inserted the charger to my phone, then I felt that the spring inside the charger failed and a couple of metal bits came out. I removed the charger thinking that I would take a look later when I had arrived at my destination. After a few seconds I saw the cigarette socket going orange, it was a short circuit with some parts from the charger. I had a little moment and fearing for a possible fire and I inserted my finger and managed to pull out a piece of metal (yes it was hot and I burned myself a bit). Anyhow problem was solved for the time being. I arrived at my destination. I spent about 5 minutes pulling out all bits and pieces from the hole. After that all felt OK and I just needed to buy a new charger which I did today. Charger didn't work so I tested it in my wifes W204 when I came home, no problems there. I then tested the charger in 2 more sockets in the R and they are dead as well. So I'm guessing (and hoping) that a fuse just activated when I had the moment with the old charger.
BTW, anybody knows if the fire extinguisher which I think was an option for the car can be easily retrofitted (I know from looking at other pictures that it is mounted under the drivers seat).
As always - TIA!
Anybody who can tell me the type of fuse used for the cigarette/12V socket(s), fuse location and where the fusebox in a 2006 W251 R-Class is?
Backgrounder (if you're interested):
I had a bit of a problem yesterday. I drove away and on the highway I inserted the charger to my phone, then I felt that the spring inside the charger failed and a couple of metal bits came out. I removed the charger thinking that I would take a look later when I had arrived at my destination. After a few seconds I saw the cigarette socket going orange, it was a short circuit with some parts from the charger. I had a little moment and fearing for a possible fire and I inserted my finger and managed to pull out a piece of metal (yes it was hot and I burned myself a bit). Anyhow problem was solved for the time being. I arrived at my destination. I spent about 5 minutes pulling out all bits and pieces from the hole. After that all felt OK and I just needed to buy a new charger which I did today. Charger didn't work so I tested it in my wifes W204 when I came home, no problems there. I then tested the charger in 2 more sockets in the R and they are dead as well. So I'm guessing (and hoping) that a fuse just activated when I had the moment with the old charger.
BTW, anybody knows if the fire extinguisher which I think was an option for the car can be easily retrofitted (I know from looking at other pictures that it is mounted under the drivers seat).
As always - TIA!
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