w201 Mercedes 190e - Cleaning the fuse box / troubleshooting

I've been having some electrical gremlins with my 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190e 2.6 (w201) and I decided the first place to start in troubleshooting is cleaning the fuse box and inspecting the fuses.
*Working around cars and electricity can be dangerous. This video is entertainment, please consult your workshop manual or a qualified professional for actual advice*

[@georgecurtis6463]

Ok, one major thing. Long ago mercedes came out with a bulletin saying not to use aluminum fuses. You MUST use copper fuses.

[@RuperScooper]

Good job and potentially something that could prevent a roadside breakdown - I bet this doesn’t get done much by owners but it’s worthy of TLC - I guess it fixed your delay to the full beam you experienced beforehand and the indicator problem did it? You didn’t say ? Thx for sharing 👍

[@petrolandpizza]

Yep- solved that problem completely. The car still had other electrical gremlins that were unfortunately more difficult

[@NicholasGRoberts]

I had lights do the same, it was the wiring from the lights, right in the back, they were aftermarket lights. Did you try that or how did this work out?

[@petrolandpizza]

The issues resolved themselves after addressing the fuse box and fuses. Luckily it was an easy fix

[@andrevanderwalt69]

Removing the relay cover before removing the fuse box cover makes it easier

[@georgecurtis6463]

Or take off the hood seal just above the cover.

[@yoyoma8197]

Visible car roof number please