Hardwiring V1 - fuse question
01-04-2009, 02:04 PM
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Hardwiring V1 - fuse question
I'm attempting to hardwire a V1 into my 09 C63. In my past vehicles I've simply used the "add a fuse" adapter and its worked fine. The only issue is that the most convenient fuse panel to access does not have many fuses there (3) and the ones there aren't good ones to use.
My question is there are numerous unused fuse slots in this panel. On the fuse panel diagram, it lists a "A/C rear compartment" fuse which I do not have so that slot is empty. Can I simply use this slot for my "add a fuse"? Normally it piggybacks off some other fuse.
My other option is to access the fuse panel in the engine compartment, or just use the 12v slot in my glovebox and run the wires. It would just be much simpler by using the driver's side fuse box.
Thanks.
My question is there are numerous unused fuse slots in this panel. On the fuse panel diagram, it lists a "A/C rear compartment" fuse which I do not have so that slot is empty. Can I simply use this slot for my "add a fuse"? Normally it piggybacks off some other fuse.
My other option is to access the fuse panel in the engine compartment, or just use the 12v slot in my glovebox and run the wires. It would just be much simpler by using the driver's side fuse box.
Thanks.
01-04-2009, 02:41 PM
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I'm attempting to hardwire a V1 into my 09 C63. In my past vehicles I've simply used the "add a fuse" adapter and its worked fine. The only issue is that the most convenient fuse panel to access does not have many fuses there (3) and the ones there aren't good ones to use.
My question is there are numerous unused fuse slots in this panel. On the fuse panel diagram, it lists a "A/C rear compartment" fuse which I do not have so that slot is empty. Can I simply use this slot for my "add a fuse"? Normally it piggybacks off some other fuse.
My other option is to access the fuse panel in the engine compartment, or just use the 12v slot in my glovebox and run the wires. It would just be much simpler by using the driver's side fuse box.
Thanks.
My question is there are numerous unused fuse slots in this panel. On the fuse panel diagram, it lists a "A/C rear compartment" fuse which I do not have so that slot is empty. Can I simply use this slot for my "add a fuse"? Normally it piggybacks off some other fuse.
My other option is to access the fuse panel in the engine compartment, or just use the 12v slot in my glovebox and run the wires. It would just be much simpler by using the driver's side fuse box.
Thanks.
01-04-2009, 08:16 PM
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Hey Shellbmb, usually MB does not leave a "real" fuse holder in a spot for an option that's not installed - or at least they do not on the SLK - it's just a empty slot. You can get a plastic fuse holder from MB to replace the "blank" spot, and then wire directly to it. I've got the part numbers for the SLK fuse holders squirreled away somewhere, let me know if you want them. I picked up a couple from the guys in the service department just for asking...
I did inquire at the dealer about having them install it, but they quoted me 2400 us dollars!!
Uh, no. I was able to run the wire from the glove box to the area left of the rear view mirror where I wanted it. So its a clean install currently, but I lost the use of the 12v socket in the glove box. No biggie for now.
It actually might be pretty easy to run a 14-16 guage wire from the rear fuse box to the passenger side kick panel. We'll see.
Thanks for the info.
01-05-2009, 03:54 AM
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Ok, good idea. Next time I'm in I ask them about getting one.
I did inquire at the dealer about having them install it, but they quoted me 2400 us dollars!! Uh, no.
I was able to run the wire from the glove box to the area left of the rear view mirror where I wanted it. So its a clean install currently, but I lost the use of the 12v socket in the glove box. No biggie for now.
It actually might be pretty easy to run a 14-16 guage wire from the rear fuse box to the passenger side kick panel. We'll see.
Thanks for the info.
I did inquire at the dealer about having them install it, but they quoted me 2400 us dollars!!
Uh, no. I was able to run the wire from the glove box to the area left of the rear view mirror where I wanted it. So its a clean install currently, but I lost the use of the 12v socket in the glove box. No biggie for now.
It actually might be pretty easy to run a 14-16 guage wire from the rear fuse box to the passenger side kick panel. We'll see.
Thanks for the info.
On the SLK, it was a bit hit or miss - it's such a small cockpit anyway, running wires from one side to the others just not that hard. We have a cig socket in the passenger footwell, and a lot of people just tap that feed.
I happened to be chatting with a friendly guy at the dealership in Louisiana, and he give me the parts to "add" a socket to the fuse box. Super clean, but to be honest, not that much better than a "add a circuit" if you have one..
