[R129 SL] Electrical problems- update

[Oldbenz1 at aol.com]

Well, I finally got around to replacing the 470 Mfd capacitor in the  
instrument cluster, per suggestions from several list members.    Unfortunately I 
gained nothing except additional frustration.  The ASR  light still comes on 
after about 1/2 mile of driving (it stays on until I  turn off the ignition 
switch).  My windshield wipers still operate at their  own whim, with the 
intermittent and low-speed functions working only  occasionally (high speed is OK).  
Additionally, the lamp failure indicator  is also lit up. The right brake light 
is inoperative. Fuses are OK and  a new bulb does not solve this problem.  I 
also cleaned and re-tensioned  the socket contacts 
but continue to have the problem.  (Does Lucas supply any of the  electrical 
components for Mercedes?  I am reminded of the many years I  drove Jaguars and 
the old joke about why the Brits drink warm beer-- Lucas  refrigerators!) 
 
On the wiper problem- I removed the cover in the center of the firewall (in  
the engine compartment- the one where the cabin filter is located) and also 
the  one to the right of it, (adjacent to the RF inner fender) but still did not 
see  the WS wiper motor.  Do I have to get at it from under the dashboard?   
How the heck do I get at the motor to clean the contacts on the slip  ring? 



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