Fuses on Mercedes Benz E Class W210 are located in several locations. First, we will show you where the fuse box is in your E-Class. You can also see a list of all the fuses, their designation, and their layout. The fuse boxes below apply to 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002 models E320 E420 E430 E55 AMG.

Main Fuse Box In the Engine Compartment 

The main fuse box is on the engine compartment’s left side near the windshield. Here is a layout of the fuses in the main fuse box.

 

Function	Fuse number
ABS/ESP	19,(11)*
Adjustable mirror, driver’s side	16,(3)*
Adjustable mirror, passenger side	(1,3)*
Adjustable steering column	(8,9,13,14)*
ADS (SE)	4
Airbag systems	10,13
Anti-theft alarm system (SE)	41,(5,11,19)*
Autom. comfort seat belt (SE)	12
Autom. Dimming ext. mirror (SE)	(4)*
Autom. Dimming int. mirror (SE)	(4)*
Autom. temperature control	4,7
Blower motor AC	4,7
Central locking system	16,41,(1,4,5,19)*
Cigar lighter	2 or 5
COMAND (SE)	(5)*
Convenience locking	16,41,(1,4,19)*
Cooler box (SE)	(10)*
Courtesy lights	16,18,(1,2,19)*
Dome lights	(3,4,19)*
Driver’s power window	16,(3)*
E-Call	(15)*
Engine fan	20
Engine residual heat system	4,7,(5,19)*
Fanfare	40,41
Folding exterior mirror (SE)	14
Fuel pump	(6)*
Garage door opener	(4)*
Glove compartment light	3
Hazard warning flasher	41
Headlamp flasher	3,41
Headlamp range Xenon (SE)	15
Headlamp washer system (SE)	41,45
Heated mirror, driver’s side	16
Heated mirror, passenger side	(1)*
Heated rear window	41,(19)*
Heated booster (SE)	15
Instrument cluster	4,7
Language control system	4,7,10(15)*
Locking check–back	41,(5,19)*
Make-up mirrors	(4)*
Multi-function steering wheel	10
Parktronic system (SE)	15
Passenger side power window	(1,3)*
Power window, rear left	18,(3)*
Power window, rear right	(2,3)*
Radio	(5)*
Rain sensor (SE)	(4)*
Rear head release	41,(5,19)*
Rear plug socket (T-model)	11
Rear reading lamp (SE)	11,(3)*
Rear window wiper (T-model)	12,41,44,(19)*
Remote trunk release	(3,5,19)*
Reverse gear recognition	(3)*
Seat adjustment Memory	16,(1,8,9,13,14)*
Seat heater (SE)	12,(17,18)*
Seat ventilation (SE)	(3)*
Sound system	(16)*
Steering lock	9
Sunblind for rear window (SE)	12
Tailgate closing assist (T-model)	(5,7,19)*
Telephone systems (SE)	(15)*
Tilting/sliding roof (SE)	41,(4)*
Tire pressure monitor (SE)	14,(15)*
Trailer power supply (SE)	(12)*
Trunk light	(3,19)*
Turn signal, t.s. indicator lamp	3,41
TV/Video (SE)	(10)*
Washer water heater	42
Windshield washer system	41,43,(5,19)*
Wiper system	3,41,44

Fuses in the auxiliary fuse box located on the side of the dash.

Open the driver door and remove the side dash panel cover to access these fuses.

Here is a picture of the fuse box

 

Fuse	Ampere rating	Function
1	—	Not Assigned
2	15	Brakelamp /(Tempomat-cruise control)
3	7,5	Right high beam
4	15	Reversing lamp/turn signal lamp _ (Control, rear wiper/anti-dazzle rearview mirror Control, parking aid)
5	7,5	Left high beam
6	15	Right low beam
7	7,5	Right parking/taillamp site maker
8	15	Left low beam
9	15	Fog lamp
10	7,5	Left parking/tail lamp side marker
11	7,5	License plate/instrument cluster lighting/symbol lighting
12	7,5	Rear fog lamp

 Fuses under the rear seat bench.

The third location of fuses is under the rear seat of your E-Class. To access the fuses, you will have to remove the back seat. Under your back seat, on both corners of the car, you will need to press this:

 

Or you can watch UrbanBoondocker, who posted a YouTube video showing you how to remove the rear seat.

 

A close-up picture shows the fuse layout in the fuse box under the rear seat.

The list of fuses in the fuse box under the seat is shown below.

 

Function	Fuse number
Adjustable mirrors	1,3,(16)*
Adjustable steering column	8,9,13,14
ADS (SE)	(4)*
Anti-theft alarm system (SE)	5,11,19,(41)*
Autom. dimming ext. mirror (SE)	4
Autom. dimming int. mirror (SE)	4
Central locking system	1,4,5,19,(16,41)*
COMMAND (SE)	5
Convenience locking	1,4,19,(16,41)*
Courtesy lights	1,2,19,(16,18)*
Dome lights	3,4,19
E-Call	15
Fuel pump	6
Garage door opener	4
Heated mirror, passenger side	1
Heated rear window	19,(41)*
Language control system	15,(4,7,10)*
Locking check-back	5,19,(41)*
Make-up mirrors	4
Power windows	1,2,3,(16,18)*
Radio	5
Rain sensor (SE)	4
Rear head release	5,19,(41)*
Rear reading lamp (SE)	3,(11)*
Rear window wiper (T-model)	19,(12,41,44)*
Remote trunk release	3,5,19
Reverse gear recognition	3
Seat adjustment Memory	1,8,9,13,14,(16)*
Seat heater (SE)	17,18,(12)*
Seat ventilation (SE)	3
Sound system	16
Tailgate closing assist (T-model)	5,7,19
Telephone systems (SE)	15
Tilting/sliding roof (SE)	4,(41)*
Tire pressure monitor (SE)	15,(14)*
Trailer power supply (SE)	12
Trunk light	3,19
TV/Video (SE)	10
Windshield washer system	5,19,(41,43)*

When replacing the fuses, make sure to replace them with the same amperage fuse.

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