Well since I started the thread, I figured I'd post the results. Apparently, the MB has a "Overload Protection Relay". The cute little critter is the last thing in line before the brain blows up. At least the rest of the system didn't fry.
Porsche content: Now I can go back to driving my Carerra
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`87 911 Carrera