Fuse Box!!!!!
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Fuse Box!!!!!
My radio went out and I'm convinced that it is because of a fuse being blown. I went to change the fuse myself only to realize that I could not locate the original fuse box as described in my owner's manual. I found the one in the trunk but I don't know which one is for the radio if the radio plug is even there! Please help me with the repair of my radio... I can't go on without it! 
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2004 E500
The main fuse panel is on the left side of the dash (m)
which abuts the door. You need a small screwdriver to undo it. Check the owners manual very carefully and you'll see how to unclip it. Be very careful lest you damage the dash.
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More info! :nix:
I tried switching both audio and radio fuses... it didn't work. When I turn the car on the audio (middle console) doesn't turn on, so when I press power the mb sign comes on the screen and it just stays on for a minute no matter what button I press. Than it turns off.... any suggestions? 
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From: Sacramento
'08 AM Vantage V8 - '03 E500
Doesn't look like the fuse was the problem. You don't say what year your car is, but if it's an '03 (or maybe '04) it could be the very common audio system problem of early W211s characterized by intermittent audio operation. Your dealer would have a (relatively) quick warranty fix consisting of updating the audio firmware and/or replacing the "Audio Gateway", whatever that may be.
thanks!
