Fuses and Relay Mercedes W163

For Mercedes ML (W 163) 1998,1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 model year.

Mercedes  ML230, Mercedes  ML270, Mercedes ML320, Mercedes ML350, Mercedes ML370, Mercedes ML400, Mercedes ML430, Mercedes ML500, Mercedes ML55 AMG

Cigarette lighter fuse (front) – Fuse box in passenger compartment – Fuse F2/15A or 20A

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Fuse box in engine compartment.

Fuse box in passenger compartment.

Electric component location.


Fuse box in engine compartment.

fuse box location.

To gain access to the fuse box, release clamps (arrows), lift the fuse box cover (1) up and remove it. To close the fuse box, engage back end of cover, close, and secure with clamps.

fuse box diagram (pre 08.2001).

Assignment of the fuses (pre 08.2001).

R1Heated rear window relay
R2Engine coolant blower motor relay
R3Fuel lift pump relay (except ML270 CDI)
R4Indicator relay, LH
R5Licence plate lamps relay, instrument panel
R6Stop lamps cut-off relay (ESP)
R7Indicator relay, RH
R8Starter motor relay
R9Side/tail lamps relay, RH
R10
R11Ignition main circuits relay (ML270 CDI)
R12Ignition main circuits relay
R13Side/tail lamps relay, LH
R14Electric windows relay
R15Central locking relay – tailgate unlocking
R16Electric window relay, passenger
R17Windscreen wiper intermittent relay
R18Electric window relay, driver
R19Engine coolant pump relay
R20Central locking relay – doors locking
R21Heater blower relay, fuse box/relay plate cooling fan relay
R22Headlamp low beam relay
R23Central locking relay – passenger’s door and rear doors unlocking
R24Central locking relay – driver’s door unlocking
R25ABS pump motor relay
R26AC condenser blower motor relay
R27
R28Secondary air injection (AIR) pump relay
R29Fog lamp relay, rear
R30Fog lamps relay, front
R31Horn relay (with alarm system)
F1(15A) Auxiliary power socket, front
F2(7,5A) LH indicators
F3(15A) RH headlamp – high beam
F4(30A) Sunroof motor
F5(7,5A) LH headlamp – high beam, headlamp high beam warning lamp
F6(7,5A) Rear screen wiper motor
F7(15A) Windscreen wash/wipe system, hazard warning lamps switch
F8(25A) Transfer box control module
F9(7,5A) Licence plate lamps, switch illumination
F10(10A) Audio system, vanity mirror lamps, trip computer, glove box lamp, cigarette lighter, airbag warning lamp, interior rearview mirror
F11(10A) Engine management (petrol)
F12(7,5A) LH side/tail lamps
F13(10A) Interior lamps, trip computer, seat belt warning lamp, steering position sensor, data link connector (DLC)
F14(10A) Engine management (Diesel)
F15(10A) Stop lamps
F16(15A) Data link connector (DLC), reverse gear position switch, AC control module, AC recirculation motor
F17(15A) Auxiliary power socket, load area
F18(25A) Trailer socket
F19(15A) Engine management (petrol)
F20(15A) Electric door mirrors
F21(25A) Audio system
F22(15A) Automatic transmission (AT), transfer box control module, traction control system (TCS), cruise control, steering position sensor
F23
F24(7,5A) RH side/tail lamps
F25(7,5A) RH indicators
F26(15A) Engine management (petrol)
F27(40A) Traction control system (TCS)
F28(20A) Heated seats
F29(30A) Multi switch assembly – electric windows
F30(30A) Multi switch assembly – electric windows
F31(15A) Sunroof switch, electric door mirrors, rear electric windows
F32(30A) Electric seat, RH front
F33(30A) Electric seat, LH front
F34(7,5A) LH headlamp – low beam, headlamp adjustment
F35(7,5A) RH headlamp – low beam
F36(25A) Heated rear window
F37(20A) Horns
F38(20A) Fuel pump/fuel level sensor
F39
F40(25A) Brake servo vacuum pump(ML270CDI)
F41(25A) Engine coolant pump motor, fuse box/relay plate cooling fan motor, auxiliary heater
F42(20A) Central locking
F43(30A) Heater blower relay, heater/AC blower motor, rear
F44(30A) AC condenser blower motors
F45(40A) Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) vacuum pump
F46(7,5A) Rear fog lamp
F47(15A) Fog lamps, front
F48(20A) Alarm system horn

 

 


Fuse box diagram (since 09.2001).

legend (since 09.2001).

R1Door mirror heater relay
R2Engine coolant blower motor relay
R3Fuel lift pump relay (ML400 CDI)
R4Indicator relay, LH
R5Licence plate lamps relay, instrument panel
R6Stop lamps cut-off relay (ESP)
R7Indicator relay, RH
R8Starter motor relay
R9Side/tail lamps relay, RH
R10
R11Ignition main circuits relay (Diesel)
R12Ignition main circuits relay
R13Side/tail lamps relay, LH
R14Electric windows relay
R15Central locking relay – tailgate unlocking
R16
R17Windscreen wiper intermittent relay
R18
R19
20Central locking relay – doors locking
21
22
23Central locking relay – passenger’s door and rear doors unlocking
24Central locking relay – driver’s door unlocking
25
26AC condenser blower motor relay
27Rear screen washer pump relay
28Secondary air injection (AIR) pump relay
29Fog lamp relay, rear
30Fog lamps relay, front
31Horn relay (with alarm system)
F1
F2(7,5A) LH indicators
F3
F4(20A) Sunroof motor
F5
F6(20A) Heated seats
F7(30A) Windscreen wash/wipe system, hazard warning lamps switch
F8(25A) Transfer box control module
F9(7,5A) Licence plate lamps, switch illumination
F10(10A) Audio system, vanity mirror lamps, trip computer, glove box lamp, cigarette lighter, airbag warning lamp, interior rearview mirror
F11(15A) Engine management (petrol)
F12(7,5A) LH side/tail lamps
F13(10A) Interior lamps, trip computer, seat belt warning lamp, steering position sensor, data link connector (DLC)
F14(25A) Engine management (Diesel)
F15(10A) Stop lamps
F16(15A) Data link connector (DLC), reverse gear position switch, AC control module, AC recirculation motor
F17(20A) Auxiliary power socket, load area
F18(25A) Trailer socket
F19(15A) Engine management (petrol)
F20
F21(15A) Audio system, telephone
F22(15A) Automatic transmission (AT), transfer box control module, traction control system (TCS), cruise control, steering position sensor, trip computer, rain sensor
F23(15A) Headlamp level control module
F24(7,5A) RH side/tail lamps
F25(7,5A) RH indicators
F26(15A) Engine management (petrol)
F27(40A) Traction control system (TCS)
F28
F29
F30
F31(15A) Sunroof switch, electric door mirrors, rear electric windows, mirror lamps
F32
F33
F34
F35
F36(10A) Door mirror heater
F37(20A) Horns
F38(20A) Fuel pump/fuel level sensor
F39
F40(25A) Audio system
F41
F42(20A) Central locking
F43(20A) AC/heater blower control module, rear
F44(15A) Rear screen washer pump, AC condenser blower motor relay (except ML320/ML350)
F45(40A) Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) vacuum pump
F47(15A) Fog lamps, front
F48(20A) Alarm system horn

 


Fuse box in passenger compartment.

To gain access to the fuse box, turn both locks (3) 90°counterclockwise and remove cover in direction of arrow. To close the fuse box, engage back end of cover, slide the cover towards vehicle front and secure by turning both locks (3) clockwise to the stop.

fuse box diagram.

legend.

R1Seat adjustment relay
R2Fuel pump (FP) relay (petrol)
3
R4Heated rear window relay
R5Headlamp washer pump relay
R6
R7
R8
R9Ignition main circuits relay
F1(7,5A) Airbag assembly passenger disable warning lamp
F2(20A) Cigarette lighter, front

(15A also used)

F3(15A) Rear screen wiper motor
F4(40.0 A) Blower motor

or

not used

F5(7,5A) Instrument panel, air conditioning (AC)
F6(20A) Auxiliary power socket
F7
F8(20A) Heated front seats

or not used

F9
F10(30A) Seat operating switch, driver

(35A also used)

F11(30A) Seat operating switch, passenger

(35A also used)

F13(20A) Fuel pump/fuel level sensor
F16
F17(25A) Heated rear window
F18
F19(30A) Headlamp washer pump
F20Right main beam
7.5 A

or

not usedF21Left main beam
7.5 A

or not usedF22-F23-F24Motors, rear power windows
25.0 A

or not usedF25Motors, front power windows
25.0 A

or not usedF26

(70A) Ignition main circuits relay

 

 


Electric component location.

1AC control module – behind audio unit(—08/01)
2AC/heater control module- in AC/heater function control panel (09/01—)
3AC/heater blower speed resistor – near blower motor
4AC sunlight sensor
5Aerial module – tailgate
6Alarm system control module (combined with multifunction control module)
7Alarm system gradient sensor (combined with trip computer)
8Alarm system horn – engine bay
9Alarm system in car movement sensor (combined with trip computer)
10Audio unit output amplifier (if fitted) – behind LH fascia
11Battery
12Brake servo vacuum pump – LH engine bay
13Brake servo vacuum pump control module – LH engine bay
14Compass control module (navigation system) – under trim panel, neartailgatecatch
15Data link connector (DLC)
16Fuse box/relay plate, engine bay
17Fuse box/relay plate, footwell
18Headlamp control module, LH (gas discharge headlamps)
19Headlamp control module, RH (gas discharge headlamps)
20Horns 1/2- behind front bumper
21Immobilizer control module – attached to multifunction control module 2(12/99—)
22Immobilizer read coil – in ignition switch
23Indicator relay/hazard warning lamps relay – in multifunction control module 1
24Light sensor-top centre ofwindscreen
25Multifunction control module 1 – attached to engine bay fuse box/relay plate- functions: Interior lamps, exterior lamps, horns, windscreen wipers, AC pressure sensing, central locking, electric windows, indicators, alarm system, sunroof, heated seats, immobilizer (—>11/99)
26Multifunction control module2- functions: Central locking, headlamp washers, heated rear window, heated seats, AC condenser blower motor, interior lamps
27Navigation system control module (combined with audio unit) – (if fitted)
28Outside air temperature sensor
29Parking aid control module – behind switch panel
30Rain sensor – top centre of wind screen
31Satellite fuse 1 – near battery
32Satellite fuse 2 (FL7,5/10A), engine management – in module box – Diesel
33 Seat adjustment control module (with memory), left front – under seat
34 Seat adjustment control module (with memory), right front – under seat
35 Side airbag crash sensor, left- bottom of B-post (09/01^)
36 Side airbag crash sensor, right- bottom of B-post (09/01^)
37 Supplementary restraint system (SRS) control module
38 Telephone system interface module – under front seat
39 Transfer box control module
40 Transfer box range selection motor – on transfer box
41 Transmission control module (TCM)
42 Transmission shift control module – selector lever
43 Trip computer