S-Class (W140) 1991-1999: 300 SD, S 350TD, 300 SE 2.8, S280, 300 SE 3.2, 300 SEL 3.2, S320, S320L, 400 SE, S420, 400 SEL, S420L, 500 SE, S500, 500 SEL, S500L, 600 SE, S600, 600 SEL, S600L, 500 SEC, 600 SEC

Inoperable speedometer, ABS & ASR lights on due to "crossed" jumpstart

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Old Jun 9, 2021 | 02:09 AM
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Made the same mistake and this thread saved me, changed the "secret" fuse and everything worked!
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Old Oct 8, 2021 | 04:08 PM
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1991 Mercedes 300 SL
Originally Posted by Benz_Guy_NY
Open up the black plastic computer housing (4 hex screws) where it says "battery in trunk" and check the 4 or 5 10 amp fuses in the car's computer. When my speedo stopped working it was a 10 amp fuse in the computer. Unfortunately I paid a mech. $60 to put the car on the scanner to find out I needed a $ 0.25 fuse.

"this is the rumored SECRET FUSE BOX everyone keeps talking about"

I have a 1991 300SL. I either don't have or can't find the "battery in trunk" housing referred to above. Does anyone know if/where an R129 has the secret fuse?
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Old Dec 31, 2024 | 09:14 PM
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Here’s your fix guys! I did a YT video.

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