1997 SL500 won't start (pics + vid included)

[faisal-87]

i turned out that the mirror control cause a short circuit which i guess blew a fuse that affected the fuel pump or something else.

anyhow the electrician fixed the car in 5 mins and took $50 for his job =( he says it was a fuse in the engine somewhere under the air filter not in the known fuse box! idk! he didnt want to show me what he exactly did!

thanks all.

[steven162]

The noise is the electronic throttle, alarming but normal!

[faisal-87]

Originally Posted by steven162

The noise is the electronic throttle, alarming but normal!

thanks, it was not normal to me, actually it disappeared after the car is fixed.

does this have a fuse somewhere but not in the normal fuses box? where can i find it?

[Poundy]

Originally Posted by faisal-87

thanks, it was not normal to me, actually it disappeared after the car is fixed.

does this have a fuse somewhere but not in the normal fuses box? where can i find it?

Glad you are up and running again, and thanks for keeping us updated, it may help other members

Most likely the OVP relay, (Over Voltage Protection) not under the air filter it is located beneath the windscreen on the LH side of the car under the large plastic cover, you will see the fuse on the top of it. Familiarize yourself with the location you may need to visit again But it is a easy fix and will save you $50 in the future.

I presume the location is the same for LH & RH Drive cars?

[faisal-87]

Originally Posted by Poundy

Glad you are up and running again, and thanks for keeping us updated, it may help other members

Most likely the OVP relay, (Over Voltage Protection) not under the air filter it is located beneath the windscreen on the LH side of the car under the large plastic cover, you will see the fuse on the top of it. Familiarize yourself with the location you may need to visit again But it is a easy fix and will save you $50 in the future.

I presume the location is the same for LH & RH Drive cars?

Thanks Poundy, I didnt know about that relay! the only ones i know are the ones in the trunk and the fuse box on the right hand side. i will keep that in mind and maybe check that relay today btw we drive on the right side just like you so my car is similar to u.

thanks for your help again and certainly someone will find this useful one day