1996-2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210) fuse box diagram

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.

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

1996-2002-Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-W210-Engine-compartment-fuse-box-diagram-carsfuse.com
Fuse
Number
Fused functionFuse
Amp
1up to 31.5.99: Front cigar lighter15
2up 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
2as of 1.6.99: Front cigar lighter15
3Combination switch:
Low beam switch
Washer switch with one-touch wiping
Wiper switch
Glove compartment lamp
15
4Instrument 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
5up 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
6up to 31.5.99: Front cigar lighter (when converting from circuit 15R to circuit 30 at customer’s request)15
7up 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
7Instrument 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
8up to 28.2.97:
HEAT pushbutton control unit
Air conditioning pushbutton control unit
AAC [KLA] control and operating module
7.5
9as of 1.3.97: Electric steering lock control unit15
10up 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
10as of 1.6.98: Airbag indicator and warning lamp, Restraint systems control unit10
11Cargo 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
12Front 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
13Airbag 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
14up to 28.2.97: Partonic system control unit, Infrared remote control control unit (IFZ)7.5
14Rear-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
15Transmission 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
16up 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
16as of 1.3.97 up to 31.5.99:  Driver-side front door control unit15
16as of 1.6.99:  Driver-side front door control unit20
17up 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
17as 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
18as of 1.6.96: Closing feedback relay15
18as of 1.3.97:
Rear driver’s side door control unit
Closing feedback relay (as of 1.6.99)
20
19Engine 111, as of 1.6.96: Ignition coils10
19Engine 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
19as 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
20Engine 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
20Addition 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
20with engines 611, 612: Engine and air conditioning electric suction fan control unit (as of 1.6.99)70
21Spare
22up to 28.2.97: Combination control unit30
23Rain 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
24Engine 111 with Tempo mat, as of 1.6.00: ME-SFI [ME] control unit7.5
25up to 28.2.97: STH or heater booster heater unit, Stationary heater timer20
25Engine 111 with Tempo mat and transmission 722, as of 1.6.00: Brake booster vacuum pump control unit25
26Spare
39Oil cooler fan30A
40Horns10A
41Control unit15A
42Windshield Washer Heater7,5A
43Windscreen washers7,5/10A
44Windshield wiper40A
45Headlight washersЗ0A

Fuse Box under right rear seat

Fuse
Number
Fused functionFuse
Amp
1up to 28.2.97:
Multifunction control unit:
Left rear power window motor
Right rear power window motor
30
1as of 1.3.97: Passenger-side front door control unit20
2up to 28.2.97:
Multifunction control unit:
Driver-side power window motor
Front passenger-side power window motor
30
2as of 1.3.97: Rear passenger’s side door control model
3up 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
3as 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
4Glass version of electric sliding/tilting roof (up to 28.2.97): Tilting/sliding roof, Sliding/tilting roof switch25
4as of 1.3.97: Overhead control panel control uni25
5Pneumatic 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
6up to 28.2.97: Model 210.2: Tailgate closing assist20
6as of 1.3.97: Engine 111, 112, 113: Fuel pump, via fuel pumps relay25
7up 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
7as of 1.3.97: Model 210.2: Rear-end door closing assist20
8Memory 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
9Memory 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
10Refrigerator 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
11as 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
1213-pin trailer hitch socket, PIN 925
13Electrically 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 memory25
14Electrically adjustable front passenger seat with memory, on left hand drive vehicle (LHD): Right front seat adjustment control unit with memory (N32/2)25
15Taxi 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
16Sound system: Amplifier for sound system25
17up to 28.2.97: Electric heated seats for left and right rear seat: Rear heated seat (HS) control unit25
17as of 1.3.97: Electric heated seats for left and right rear seat: Rear heated seat (HS) control unit20
18Left and right front heated seats: Front heated seat (HS) control unit20
19Pneumatic 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
20as 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 functionFuse
Amp
1Not used
2Stop lamp switch
Cruise control
15
3Right high beam
High beam indicator lamp
7.5
4Reverse lamp
Turn signal lamp
Rear wiper control (model 210 T-model)
Rearview mirror dimming control
Parking aid control
15
5Left high beam7.5
6Right low beam15
7Front right parking light
Right taillamp
7,5
8Left low beam15
9Left fog lamp
Right fog lamp
15
10Front left parking light
Left taillamp
7,5
11License plate lamp
Instrument illumination
Symbol illumination
Automatic headlamp range control
7.5
12Rear fog lamp7.5

(Right-hand drive vehicles)

Fuse
Number
Fused functionFuse
Amp
1Left fog lamp
Right fog lamp
15
2Rear fog lamp7.5
3Right front parking lamp
Right taillamp
7.5
4Left front parking lamp
Left taillamp
7.5
5Left high beam7.5
6License plate lamp
Instrument illumination
Symbol illumination
Automatic headlamp range control
7.5
7Right high beam
High beam indicator lamp
7.5
8Left low beam15
9Stop lamp
Cruise control
15
10Right low beam15
11Not used
12Reverse lamp/turn signal lamp
Rear window wiper control (model 210 T-model)
Rearview mirror dimming control
Parking aid control
15
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