Re: [MBZ] 94 C280, W-202 - Electrical Problem

2008-06-12 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/12/2008 6:21:56 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: We are constantly blowing fuse # 26 (7.5 amp) in the front fuse box but there are no codes in the computer. When that fuse blows we lose a number of electrical functions that are located in the

Re: [MBZ] 94 C280, W-202 - Electrical Problem

2008-06-12 Thread Mitch Haley
There's gotta be a relay or something involved. (or maybe the 7A carries the trigger current for a relay that carries the current to the rear fusebox) You can't run a subpanel full of 10A fuses off one 7A fuse, not even Jaguar would try to do that. Jim Cathey wrote: > > > We are constantly blow

Re: [MBZ] 94 C280, W-202 - Electrical Problem

2008-06-12 Thread Jim Cathey
Also, make sure that the contacts in the front fuse box are not oxidized, and that the screw connectors (on back) are making good contact. Problems here could induce heat that weakens the fuse, causing it to fail when it oughtn't. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] 94 C280, W-202 - Electrical Problem

2008-06-12 Thread Jim Cathey
> We are constantly blowing fuse # 26 (7.5 amp) in the front fuse box > but there are no codes in the computer. When that fuse blows we lose > a number of electrical functions that are located in the trunk fuse > box including sunroof, windows and seats. The Indie has replaced the > relay in

Re: [MBZ] 94 C280, W-202 - Electrical Problem

2008-06-12 Thread pm7088
I'd start by taking 2 of the 3 loads out of the picture. Try it for a few days, that way you can focus in on the bad system. Pete -- Original message -- From: "Tom Harruff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Help Listers, > > We are having a nagging electrical problem with

Re: [MBZ] 94 C280, W-202 - Electrical Problem

2008-06-12 Thread Jeff Zedic
I'd say it could be a pinched wire from the new harness that is grounding and causing a short. Sounds like annoying traceback time. You'll have to run the length of the entire harness and check for faults. Tedious. Probably not what you wanted to hear. Zedic

[MBZ] 94 C280, W-202 - Electrical Problem

2008-06-12 Thread Tom Harruff
Help Listers, We are having a nagging electrical problem with my wife's 94 C280 that our Indie cannot seem to find. The wiring harness was replaced a couple of years ago. We are constantly blowing fuse # 26 (7.5 amp) in the front fuse box but there are no codes in the computer. When that fus