Such a relief...

[ms500]

Since buying my W124, a lot of electrical stuff hasn't worked, including:

-Right tail light
-Headlamp wipers
-Both number plate lights
-The Buzzer when you open the door with the lights on

I had looked at the fuses and visually they looked fine, I had tested the bulbs with a meter and they were fine too.

At this point I was convinced that the car had serious electrical problems, and that I may have to shell out £90 a piece on new headlight wiper motors.

Today though, as a last resort I decided to check the fuses with the multimeter, and the fuse for the circuit that the problems were on didn't seem to be working, even though it looked OK. I replaced the fuse with a brand new one, and everything now works fine!

Always check the fuses properly

 

[kth286]

Thanks - and just to confirm, it is actually a well know 124 trait.

Revolve the fuses in their holders every year.

Moisture/condensation tends to gets into the fuse box.

 

[Dieselman]

Probably spraying them with contact cleaner would help as it should stop the corrosion.

 

[sobeus]

Since buying my W124, a lot of electrical stuff hasn't worked, including:

-Right tail light
-Headlamp wipers
-Both number plate lights
-The Buzzer when you open the door with the lights on

I had looked at the fuses and visually they looked fine, I had tested the bulbs with a meter and they were fine too.

At this point I was convinced that the car had serious electrical problems, and that I may have to shell out £90 a piece on new headlight wiper motors.

Today though, as a last resort I decided to check the fuses with the multimeter, and the fuse for the circuit that the problems were on didn't seem to be working, even though it looked OK. I replaced the fuse with a brand new one, and everything now works fine!


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Always check the fuses properly

Good for you!

 

[bolide]

Scotchbrite pads are good for cleaning the fuses & fuseholders

Nick Froome
www.w124.co.uk

 

[Frank O' Phile]

Probably spraying them with contact cleaner would help as it should stop the corrosion.

I've had similar gremlins based on the old crusty fuses and simply replaced them all. And now everything works:bannana:

Total cost £1.50 from my local Auto Electricians. Hardly seems worth bothering with cleaning them. And now I have lots of spares.