Mercedes-Benz E-Class Fuse Box Locations and Diagrams (1996-2003)
The second-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210), produced from 1996 to 2003, is a luxury midsize sedan and wagon that set new standards in safety, comfort, and performance. Featuring innovative technology, a variety of engine options, and the distinctive quad-headlight design, the W210 remains a classic and well-regarded model among Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts.
In this article, you will find fuse box diagrams for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, covering models E200, E220, E230, E240, E250, E270, E280, E290, E300, E320, E420, E36 AMG, E50 AMG, E55 AMG, and E60 AMG for the years 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003. These diagrams provide crucial insights into the fuse layout, helping vehicle owners, mechanics, and technicians locate and understand the function of each fuse and relay.
What’s Included:
Fuse Box Diagrams – Clear and detailed visuals to help identify fuses, relays, and circuit breakers.
Fuse Panel Locations – Step-by-step guidance on where to find the fuse panels inside the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Fuse Assignments – Comprehensive descriptions of each fuse and relay function for accurate diagnostics and troubleshooting.
Whether you’re searching for the fuse panel layout, replacing a blown fuse, or diagnosing an electrical issue, this guide is an essential resource. It ensures that your Mercedes-Benz E-Class’s electrical system remains functional and reliable for daily commuting, long-distance travel, and high-performance driving.
Keep your Mercedes-Benz E-Class (1996–2003) in peak condition with this detailed fuse box, fuse panel, and relay guide!
The cigar lighter/power outlet fuses in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class are:
Engine Compartment Fuse Box:
Fuse №1 (up to 31.5.99) or Fuse №3 (as of 1.6.99): Front Cigar Lighter
Fuse №6 (up to 31.5.99) or Fuse №5 (as of 1.6.99): Front Cigar Lighter (when converting from circuit 15R to circuit 30 at customer’s request)
Instrument cluster Automatic heater (HAU), up to 31.5.99: HEAT pushbutton control unit Duovalve Coolant circulation pump Air conditioning or, for USA, Tempmatic: Air conditioning pushbutton control unit Coolant circulation pump Duovalve 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 Rght 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, Tempmatic: 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: Parktronic 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: Preglow 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 Parktronic 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 Tempomat and transmission 722, as of 1.6.00: Brake booster vacuum pump control unit
7.5
24
Engine 111 with Tempomat, 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 Tempomat and transmission 722, as of 1.6.00: Brake booster vacuum pump control unit
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)
