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2003 slk230: FUSES LOOSE..two fuses affected..indicators..headlamp

 
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HAVE PROBLEM WITH FUSES LOOSE IN FUSEBOX IN MY 2003 SLK 230 INFORMED BY MERCEDES NEED NEW FUSEBOX AT HUGE PRICE CAN ANYONE HELP TO SITE TO BUY AND I WILL FIT OR ANY WAY OF FIX MY FUSEBOX THANKS ROB J MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA The two fuses affected are for the indicators and the the right side driving headlamp

 

Country: Australia
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SLK230
Year: 2003

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MERCEDES SERVICE RIP OFF

Submitted: 372 days and 10 hours ago.
Category: Australia Car
Value: AU$18
Status: CLOSED

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Expert:  Mechanic Martyn replied 371 days and 12 hours ago.

Hello Rob.
This can be quite a problem.
The easiest way to fix it is actually to replace the fuse holder with a inline fuse and bypassing whats there already. It takes a bit of work but if you are handy with a soldering iron it shouldn't be a problem.
The inline fuse holders are available from your local auto electrician
These are what I'd use - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-x-WATERPROOF-INLINE-FUSE-HOLDER-20A-20-AMP-BLADE-/190553969600?pt=AU_Boat_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c5de6d3c0
The fix isn't original equipment but it works and that's probably more important.
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Expert:  Mechanic Martyn replied 368 days and 13 hours ago.

How did you get on with my suggestion? Did it works for you?
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