The second-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210) was produced from 1996 to 2002. This guide provides detailed fuse box diagrams for various models, including the E200, E220, E230, E240, E250, E270, E280, E290, E300, E320, E420, E36, E50, E55, and E60, covering all production years from 1996 to 2002. You’ll find information on the location of the fuse panels within the car and a comprehensive breakdown of each fuse and relay, helping you understand their specific functions and assignments.
Table of Contents
Cigar lighter (power outlet) fuse in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class are the fuses #1 (up to 31.5.99) or #3 (as of 1.6.99) (Front cigar lighter), #6 (up to 31.5.99) or #5 (as of 1.6.99) (Front cigar lighter – when converting from circuit 15R to circuit 30 at customer’s request) in the Engine Compartment Fuse Box.
Engine Compartment
| Fuse Number | Fused function | Fuse Amp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | up to 31.5.99: Front cigar lighter | 15 |
| 2 | up to 28.2.97: Spare Garage door opener control unit (USA) as of 1.3.97 up to 31.5.99: Operating/display unit with control unit (Japan) | 7.5 |
| 2 | as of 1.6.99: Front cigar lighter | 15 |
| 3 | Combination switch: Low beam switch Washer switch with one-touch wiping Wiper switch Glove compartment lamp | 15 |
| 4 | Instrument cluster Automatic heater (HAU), up to 31.5.99: HEAT pushbutton control unit Duo valve Coolant circulation pump Air conditioning or, for USA, Templatic: Air conditioning pushbutton control unit Coolant circulation pump Duo valve Automatic air conditioning: AAC control and operating module as of 1.3.97 up to 31.5.99: Operating/display unit with control unit (Japan) Engines 111, 112, 113 and Electronic-Stability-Program (ESP), as of 1.6.99 up to 31.5.00: Steering angle sensor | 10 |
| 5 | up to 28.2.97: Hazard flasher switch Left additional turn signal lamp Right additional turn signal lamp as of 1.6.99: Front cigar lighter (when converting from circuit 15R to circuit 30 at customer’s request) | 15 |
| 6 | up to 31.5.99: Front cigar lighter (when converting from circuit 15R to circuit 30 at customer’s request) | 15 |
| 7 | up to 28.2.97: Instrument cluster Automatic heater (HAU): HEAT pushbutton control unit Ventilator blower Fresh air/recirculated air flap switchover valve Engine 104, 111: HFM-SFI control unit via the electronic accelerator (EFP) relay Taxi version: Taximeter | 20 |
| 7 | Instrument cluster Automatic heater (HAU), as of 1.3.97 up to 31.5.99: HEAT pushbutton control unit Ventilator blower Fresh air/recirculated air flap switchover valve Air conditioning, Templatic: Ventilator blower Air conditioning pushbutton control unit Fresh air/recirculated air flap switchover valve Automatic air conditioning: AAC control and operating module Emissions sensor Engine 104, 111: HFM-SFI control unit via the electronic accelerator (EFP) relay Taxi version: Taximeter as of 1.3.97 up to 31.5.99: Operating/display unit with control unit (Japan) | 15 |
| 8 | up to 28.2.97: HEAT pushbutton control unit Air conditioning pushbutton control unit AAC [KLA] control and operating module | 7.5 |
| 9 | as of 1.3.97: Electric steering lock control unit | 15 |
| 10 | up to 28.2.97: Rear-end door wiper motor relay Washer pump switchover relay as of 1.3.97 up to 31.5.98: Airbag indicator and warning lamp | 7.5 |
| 10 | as of 1.6.98: Airbag indicator and warning lamp, Restraint systems control unit | 10 |
| 11 | Cargo area connector box Radio (as of 1.6.98) Radio and navigation control panel (as of 1.6.98) Navigation processor (as of 1.6.98) CTEL transmitter/receiver (up to 31.5.99) Driver seat adjustment relay (as of 1.6.99) Front passenger seat adjustment relay (as of 1.6.99) | 15 |
| 12 | Front heated seat (HS) control unit Rear heated seat (HS) control unit Left front seat belt comfort-fit solenoid Right front seat belt comfort-fit solenoid Switch for electric roller blind for rear window (center console) Rear-end door wiper motor relay (as of 1.6.99) | 10 |
| 13 | Airbag indicator and warning lamp (up to 28.2.97) Driver-side side airbag sensor Front passenger-side side airbag sensor Radio (up to 28.2.97) Radio and navigation control panel (up to 28.2.97) Navigation processor (up to 28.2.97) Restraint systems control unit (as of 1.6.98) Seat belt emergency tensioning retractor control unit (GUS) with airbag (AB) (as of 1.3.97) Passenger seat occupied and child seat recognition sensor (as of 1.3.97) | 10 |
| 14 | up to 28.2.97: Partonic system control unit, Infrared remote control control unit (IFZ) | 7.5 |
| 14 | Rear-end door wiper motor relay (as of 1.3.97 up to 31.5.99) Outside mirror switch with mirror fold-in/fold-out facility Infrared drive authorization system control unit Ambulance separation point Relay for feed-in circuit 15 (as of 1.6.99) Tire pressure monitor control unit (as of 1.6.99) Engines 611, 612, 613, as of 1.6.00: Heater booster relay | |
| 15 | Transmission 722 (up to 28.2.97): Kickdown shutoff relay (up to 31.5.96) Reversing lockout and park pawl blocking solenoid (as of 1.6.96) Engine 104, 111 (up to 28.2.97): Purge control valve Camshaft timing solenoid Engines 604, 605 up to 31.5.96, Engine 606: Pretlow time-limit relay (up to 28.2.97) Data link connector, Pin 2 (up to 28.2.97) Engine 602, 611: Heater booster switch (as of 1.3.97) Xenon headlamp lamp: Headlamp range adjustment control unit Partonic system control unit (as of 1.3.97) | 15 |
| 16 | up to 28.2.97: Automatic dimming inside rearview mirror Infrared remote control receiver for inside rearview mirror (up to 31.5.96) Thermal switch for washer system heating Outside mirror adjustment up/ down Outside mirror adjustment to the left/ right Left/right outside mirror switchover Left electrically adjustable and heated outside mirror Right electrically adjustable and heated outside mirror Left mirror heater Right mirror heater Outside mirror switch with mirror fold-in/ fold-out facility | 15 |
| 16 | as of 1.3.97 up to 31.5.99: Driver-side front door control unit | 15 |
| 16 | as of 1.6.99: Driver-side front door control unit | 20 |
| 17 | up to 28.2.97: Steering angle sensor Data link connector, Pin 3 Infrared remote control control unit (IFZ) (up to 31.5.96) Infrared drive authorization system control unit (as of 1.6.96) Engine 606, up to 31.5.96: Data link connector II, Pin 16 | 10 |
| 17 | as of 1.3.97: STH or heater booster heater unit Stationary heater timer Infrared drive authorization system control unit Engines 602, 611, 612, 613, up to 31.5.00: STH or heater booster heater unit | 20 |
| 18 | as of 1.6.96: Closing feedback relay | 15 |
| 18 | as of 1.3.97: Rear driver’s side door control unit Closing feedback relay (as of 1.6.99) | 20 |
| 19 | Engine 111, as of 1.6.96: Ignition coils | 10 |
| 19 | Engine 104, as of 1.6.96: Engine 119: Ignition coils (up to 28.2.97) as of 1.3.97 up to 31.5.99: Additional air unit relay Transmission oil fan unit Additional fan unit for coolant or transmission oil | 15 |
| 19 | as of 1.6.99: High-pressure and return pump ASR/SPS (speed-sensitive power steering) High-pressure and return pump ESP, SPS and BAS control unit | 40 |
| 20 | Engine and air conditioning electric suction fan control unit (up to 31.5.99) with engine 111ME, 112: Engine and air conditioning electric suction fan control unit (as of 1.6.99) | 50 |
| 20 | Addition fan control unit (as of 1.3.97) with engine 113, 613: Engine and air conditioning electric suction fan control unit (as of 1.6.99) | 30 |
| 20 | with engines 611, 612: Engine and air conditioning electric suction fan control unit (as of 1.6.99) | 70 |
| 21 | Spare | – |
| 22 | up to 28.2.97: Combination control unit | 30 |
| 23 | Rain sensor (up to 28.2.97) CTEL transmitter/receiver TELE AID control unit (as of 1.3.97 up to 31.5.00) Emergency call control unit (as of 1.3.97) Frequency switchover control unit (as of 1.3.97) CTEL interface (as of 1.3.97) Portable CTEL D2B interface (as of 1.6.99) D2B interface Dynamic destination guidance (as of 1.6.99) Engine 111 with Tempo mat and transmission 722, as of 1.6.00: Brake booster vacuum pump control unit | 7.5 |
| 24 | Engine 111 with Tempo mat, as of 1.6.00: ME-SFI [ME] control unit | 7.5 |
| 25 | up to 28.2.97: STH or heater booster heater unit, Stationary heater timer | 20 |
| 25 | Engine 111 with Tempo mat and transmission 722, as of 1.6.00: Brake booster vacuum pump control unit | 25 |
| 26 | Spare | – |
| 39 | Oil cooler fan | 30A |
| 40 | Horns | 10A |
| 41 | Control unit | 15A |
| 42 | Windshield Washer Heater | 7,5A |
| 43 | Windscreen washers | 7,5/10A |
| 44 | Windshield wiper | 40A |
| 45 | Headlight washers | З0A |
Fuse Box under right rear seat
| Fuse Number | Fused function | Fuse Amp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | up to 28.2.97: Multifunction control unit: Left rear power window motor Right rear power window motor | 30 |
| 1 | as of 1.3.97: Passenger-side front door control unit | 20 |
| 2 | up to 28.2.97: Multifunction control unit: Driver-side power window motor Front passenger-side power window motor | 30 |
| 2 | as of 1.3.97: Rear passenger’s side door control model | |
| 3 | up to 28.2.97: Taxi version: Left rear dome lamp Right rear dome lamp Rear interior lamp Model 210.2: Left D-pillar interior lamp Right D-pillar interior lamp Trunk lid ambient lamp Model 210.0/6: Trunk lid ambient lamp Combination control unit Interior illumination: Front dome lamp (with shut-off delay and front reading lamp) Rear interior lamp Trunk lamp Left front door entry/exit lamp Right front door entry/exit lamp Front deluxe seats, incl. seat heating and seat ventilation (as of 1.6.99): Left front seat ventilation blower regulator Right front seat ventilation blower regulator | 15 |
| 3 | as of 1.3.97: Lower control panel control unit Rear interior lamp Models 210.0, 210.6: Trunk lamp Model 210.2: Left D-pillar interior lamp Right D-pillar interior lamp Taxi version: Left rear dome lamp Right rear dome lamp Rear interior lamp Interior lights amplifier control unit (model 210.2 only) | 7.5 |
| 4 | Glass version of electric sliding/tilting roof (up to 28.2.97): Tilting/sliding roof, Sliding/tilting roof switch | 25 |
| 4 | as of 1.3.97: Overhead control panel control uni | 25 |
| 5 | Pneumatic system equipment with combined functions Anti-theft alarm system (ATA): Alarm signal horn, via pneumatic control unit with combined functions Radio (with additional internal 10A fuse – as of 1.6.99) Auto pilot system (APS): Radio and navigation control panel Navigation processor CD changer: CD player with changer (in luggage compartment), via radio or radio and navigation control panel Communication/navigation system (CNS) (as of 1.3.97): Receiver and amplifier (in luggage compartment) COMAND operating and display system (as of 1.6.99): COMAND operating, display and control unit Antenna booster Bottom left rear window | 25 |
| 6 | up to 28.2.97: Model 210.2: Tailgate closing assist | 20 |
| 6 | as of 1.3.97: Engine 111, 112, 113: Fuel pump, via fuel pumps relay | 25 |
| 7 | up to 28.2.97: Left and right outside mirror with memory: Combination control unit Outside mirror adjustment up/ down Outside mirror adjustment to the left/ right Left/right outside mirror switchover Memory package (driver seat, steering column, mirrors): Steering column adjustment motor, via multifunction control unit | 30 |
| 7 | as of 1.3.97: Model 210.2: Rear-end door closing assist | 20 |
| 8 | Memory package (driver seat, steering column, mirrors), left hand drive vehicle (LHD) only: Left front seat adjustment control unit with memory Vehicle with partially electric seat adjustment (as of 1.6.99): Driver-side partially electric seat adjustment motor group | 25 |
| 9 | Memory package (driver seat, steering column, mirrors), left hand drive vehicle (LHD) only: Left front seat adjustment control unit with memory Vehicle with partially electric seat adjustment (as of 1.6.99): Front passenger partially electric seat adjustment motor group | 25 |
| 10 | Refrigerator box (customer’s request) Interior monitoring (with ATA only) (up to 28.2.97): Left interior motion sensor transmitter and receiver unit, infrared (IR) Right interior motion sensor transmitter and receiver unit, infrared (IR) Anti-theft alarm system (ATA) (up to 28.2.97): ATA inclination sensor Information and communication system, with Japanese version (as of 1.3.97 up to 31.5.99): CD player with changer (in trunk) Antenna amplifier voltage supply TV tuner Navigation processor Relief relay, circuit 15 COMAND operating and display system (as of 1.6.99): TV tuner | 10 |
| 11 | as of 1.3.97 up to 31.5.99: Anti-theft alarm system (ATA): Alarm signal horn with additional battery ATA inclination sensor (only USA) Level control at rear axle with ADS, or Electronic Stability Program (ESP), with engines 112, 113 and 606: Steering angle sensor Interior monitoring (with ATA only): ATA inclination sensor Left interior motion sensor transmitter and receiver unit, infrared (IR)(210.2) Right interior motion sensor transmitter and receiver unit, infrared (IR) (210.2) Interior motion sensor transmitter and receiver unit (210.0, 210.6 only) as of 1.6.99: USA version: Trunk lid emergency release switch (models 210.0, 210.6 only, as of 1.6.00) Electronic Stability Program (ESP): Steering angle sensor Interior monitoring (with ATA only): Interior motion sensor transmitter and receiver ATA inclination sensor | 7.5 |
| 12 | 13-pin trailer hitch socket, PIN 9 | 25 |
| 13 | Electrically adjustable front passenger seat with memory, on left hand drive vehicle (LHD): Right front seat adjustment control unit with memory, Left front seat adjustment control unit with memory | 25 |
| 14 | Electrically adjustable front passenger seat with memory, on left hand drive vehicle (LHD): Right front seat adjustment control unit with memory (N32/2) | 25 |
| 15 | Taxi version (up to 28.2.97): Roof symbol light Roof sign switch Dynamic navigation system, (as of 1.3.97 up to 31.5.98): Traffic data recorder MB/D network portable CTEL (up to 31.5.98): CTEL transmitter / receiver, also with AMPS network for USA Telephone interface, with AEG portable CTEL Information/communications system (ICS) (as of 1.3.97 up to 31.5.99): Telephone connector, circuit 15C (only Japan) Dynamic navigation system with MB/D network portable CTEL (D2B) (as of 1.3.97): D2B interface Dynamic destination guidance Dynamic navigation system with network portable CTEL (D2B) (as of 1.3.97): Portable CTEL D2B interface Telephone interface MB cellular telephone standard (as of 1.6.00): Cellular telephone transmitter and receiver unit, D2B Telephone preinstallation D network portable CTEL (as of 1.3.97): CTEL interface MB portable CTEL, (as of 1.6.00): CTEL interface E-net compensator D network portable CTEL (D2B) (as of 1.3.97 up to 31.5.00): Portable CTEL D2B interface TELE AID emergency call system (D2B) (as of 1.3.97): TELE AID control unit EMERGENCY CALL emergency call system with USA version or Japanese version (as of 1.3.97): Emergency call control unit Voice control system (VCS): CTEL transmitter / receiver (up to 31.5.98) Voice control system control unit (as of 1.6.98) D2B-Portable CTEL interface (up to 31.5.00) Tire pressure monitor (as of 1.3.97): TPM [RDK] control unit | 7.5 |
| 16 | Sound system: Amplifier for sound system | 25 |
| 17 | up to 28.2.97: Electric heated seats for left and right rear seat: Rear heated seat (HS) control unit | 25 |
| 17 | as of 1.3.97: Electric heated seats for left and right rear seat: Rear heated seat (HS) control unit | 20 |
| 18 | Left and right front heated seats: Front heated seat (HS) control unit | 20 |
| 19 | Pneumatic system equipment with combined functions Rear window defroster Functions of central locking Functions of anti-theft alarm system Functions of interior motion sensor and towing sensor | 40 |
| 20 | as of 1.3.97: Government vehicles, feed-in of fuses: Maxi Fuse box I, right rear wheelhouse, (police) Feed-in relay, circuit 15 Fuse box II, right rear wheelhouse, (police) Taxi version: Taxi fuse box (voltage supply) | 40 |
Instrument Panel
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
| Fuse Number | Fused function | Fuse Amp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Not used | – |
| 2 | Stop lamp switch Cruise control | 15 |
| 3 | Right high beam High beam indicator lamp | 7.5 |
| 4 | Reverse lamp Turn signal lamp Rear wiper control (model 210 T-model) Rearview mirror dimming control Parking aid control | 15 |
| 5 | Left high beam | 7.5 |
| 6 | Right low beam | 15 |
| 7 | Front right parking light Right taillamp | 7,5 |
| 8 | Left low beam | 15 |
| 9 | Left fog lamp Right fog lamp | 15 |
| 10 | Front left parking light Left taillamp | 7,5 |
| 11 | License plate lamp Instrument illumination Symbol illumination Automatic headlamp range control | 7.5 |
| 12 | Rear fog lamp | 7.5 |
(Right-hand drive vehicles)
| Fuse Number | Fused function | Fuse Amp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Left fog lamp Right fog lamp | 15 |
| 2 | Rear fog lamp | 7.5 |
| 3 | Right front parking lamp Right taillamp | 7.5 |
| 4 | Left front parking lamp Left taillamp | 7.5 |
| 5 | Left high beam | 7.5 |
| 6 | License plate lamp Instrument illumination Symbol illumination Automatic headlamp range control | 7.5 |
| 7 | Right high beam High beam indicator lamp | 7.5 |
| 8 | Left low beam | 15 |
| 9 | Stop lamp Cruise control | 15 |
| 10 | Right low beam | 15 |
| 11 | Not used | – |
| 12 | Reverse lamp/turn signal lamp Rear window wiper control (model 210 T-model) Rearview mirror dimming control Parking aid control | 15 |
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