Wiring problems of the 1996 Mercedes Benz E Class

Performing maintenance on the car, I noticed that the main engine electrical harness was almost completely deteriorated. The insulation on individual wires had rotted off, leaving exposed wiring. I noticed arching when power was applied. This is very dangerous and could result in a fire.

I was driving on the freeway & lost power, the engine would not accelerate. I almost got killed, I finally pulled on the shoulder& eased to service road & I noticed the engine was running at idle speed, the a/c was running all the electrical system was functioning. Check engine light was on. I tried to rev engine up by moving the cable lever manually; the engine would not go above idle, had the car towed to ewing Mercedes Benz they had to order the whole engine harness. It will cost me $1100 or more to have it replaced. This wiring harness is in poor shape on these car the insulation become brittle and falls apart.