Originally Posted by
GraphiteGhost
Is it possible that was a corrosion issue with that cable? I agree with getting a new complete cable from a genuine cable designed for the MB SLK-320 (which is about all parts with the drivetrain including electrical distribution and grounding. I have NEVER seen damage like this, another thought it could have been someone intentionally damaging the cable? My two older vehicles (2001 & 2002 Ford and Chevy) I would say OK to a clamping kit and a watchful eye over the months/years for corrosion BUT with these cars electrical systems components, they are way too sensitive to any electrical episodes. Good luck!
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I agree with you a thousand percent if this was a pristine example of a crossfire or my SRT6 (Lord knows I'd break into Mercedes front door the Wake the CEO up and have him make me a wire lol)
But this car without exaggeration my friend is like 270k plus miles and literally amalgamation of parts of various other crossfires including a whole rear quarter panel from another car. Also the car is missing that whole rear pneumatic module.
It's my daily driver it helps me enjoy a Crossfire 24/7 that I can park anywhere not worry about it too much.
But yes again if I get myself another pristine Crossfire we would going to go a whole different road, but I am going to heed the advice and definitely just buy the cable from eBay
I asked the other commenter the same question do you have a solid way of testing that fan module the one by the headlight?