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Old Aug 23, 2021 | 09:38 AM
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#7 Fuse blowing

Hi all, i have an 88' 560sl, I keep blowing the #7 fuse i disconnected what i could find Aux fan, washer heater, tail lights, climate control i have the entire interior out so all the wires are more or less exposed and i am not finding anything.... I need help.....

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Old Aug 24, 2021 | 06:58 PM
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I bought a 12 volt short finder years ago at an auto parts store - I see the same one on Amazon for $33. Jump the fuse with the aligator clips, then run the meter along the wire. When the meter dives,you found your short.
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Originally Posted by billygoat33
I bought a 12 volt short finder years ago at an auto parts store - I see the same one on Amazon for $33. Jump the fuse with the aligator clips, then run the meter along the wire. When the meter dives,you found your short.
Funny enough I did the same right after posting this I should be getting it on Friday I'll let you know what happens..... 🤞
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Old Aug 29, 2021 | 09:04 AM
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Hey everyone im still on this now using a short tracer. I need help locating a few modules.
1 Light Monitoring unit/ module
2 Shifter Switch
3 Warning Module

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