We consider fuses and relays in the Mercedes W212 car – 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 years of manufacture.

Mercedes W212 Electrical Control Unit Locations

Description

1Electronic control unit ABS
2Electronic air conditioning control unit – in the heater control panel
3Air conditioner/heater fan motor control unit – next to the heater fan motor
4Antenna signal amplifier 1 – in rack “C”
5Antenna signal amplifier 2 – in rack “C”
6Anti-theft alarm siren – behind the front right wheel arch trim
7Additional battery – under the hollow luggage compartments
8Additional battery – with steering column shift
9Additional battery relay – under hollow luggage compartments
10Battery (except engine 273)
11Battery (engine 273) – luggage compartment
12Battery current monitoring relay (combined with fuse box/relay 2 in engine compartment)
13Control unit for opening/closing drive of trunk lid – under rear shelf
14Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC)
15Left front door electrical control unit
16Left rear door electrical control unit
17Right front door electrical control unit
18Right rear door electrical control unit
19Electronic Engine Control Unit (Diesel) – Engine 651
20Electronic Engine Control Unit (Diesel) – except engine 651
21Electronic Engine Control Unit (Gasoline) – Engine 271
22Electronic engine control unit (petrol) – except engine 271
23Fuel pump control unit – under the rear seat
24Fuse/Relay Box, Engine Compartment 1
25Fuse/Relay Box, Engine Compartment 2 (Fuse links in the fuse box in the engine compartment) – Supply circuits: ABS/ESP, Air Conditioning, Air Suspension, Alternator, Auxiliary Battery Relay, Electric Power Steering, Radiator Fan Motor, Intake Air Heater Heating Element (Diesel), Multifunction Control Module 1/2, Starter, SRS
26Fuse/Relay Box, Instrument Panel
27Fuse/Relay Box, Luggage Compartment 1 – Behind Right Rear Trim Panel
28Fuse/Relay Box, Luggage Compartment 2 – Under Floor – Engine 273
29Glow Plug Control Unit
30Headlight control unit, left (xenon headlights)
31Headlight control unit, right (xenon headlights)
32Sound signal 1 – behind the front bumper
33Sound signal 2 – behind the front bumper
34Ignition switch control unit
35Control unit for remote central locking and engine start system – behind the right rear trim panel
36Lighting control unit
37Multi-function control unit 1 – attached to the fuse/relay box in the engine compartment 1 – functions: A/C compressor, A/C pressure monitor, brake fluid level, coolant level, headlights, hazard warning lights, windshield washer nozzle heaters, headlight washers, turn signals, interior lights, ambient air temperature, windshield washer, windshield wipers
38Multifunction control unit 2 – attached to the fuse/relay box in the luggage compartment 1 – functions: Anti-theft alarm system, central locking – trunk lid, electric seats, fuel filler flap/cap, rear window heater, seat heater, tail lights, rear seat head restraints, rear window blind
39Multifunction switch control unit 1 – functions: Additional heater, front seat ventilation system, front seat heater, parking system, rear seat head restraints, rear window blind, stop-start system
40Multifunction switch control unit 2 – functions: Air conditioning, anti-theft system, interior lighting, local lighting, sunroof
41Ambient air temperature sensor
42Parking system control unit – under the mat
43Seat adjustment control unit (left) – on the seat
44Seat adjustment control unit (right) – on the seat
45Seat heating control unit – behind the right rear trim panel
46Steering column electrical control unit – under the steering wheel
47Steering Column Lock Control Unit (Some Models)
48Electric sunroof drive control unit
49SRS Electronic Control Unit
50Suspension control unit – under the mat
51Trailer electrical control unit – behind the right rear trim panel
52Electronic control unit of the gearbox (722.6) – under the mat
53Electronic control unit of the gearbox (722.9) – in the gearbox
54Gear Shift Control Unit – Selector
55Tire pressure monitoring system control unit – above rear axle
56Distance control unit (cruise control) – under the mat

Where are the fuses and relays on a Mercedes W212

Description

  • F32 – Front Input Power Fuse Block
  • N10/1 – SAM control unit with front relay and fuse module
  • N10/2 – SAM control unit with rear relay and fuse module
  • F33 – Rear power fuse box
  • F34 – Passenger compartment fuse box

Fuses in the cabin of Mercedes W212

The fuse box is located on the end of the control panel on the driver’s side. To access it, you need to remove the protective cover.

Cabin Fuse Box Diagram

Description

11630A Driver’s seat control unit (before 31.05.09)
11715A Adaptive Damping System Control Unit (up to 31.05.09)
118Reserve
1197,,5A Rear passenger compartment fan motor (up to 31.05.09)
AMG Performance Media Control Unit (up to 1.6.12)
120Reserve
121Reserve
122Reserve
12310A Electronic Steering Column Module Control Unit
124Reserve
125Reserve
12630A Front passenger seat control unit (before 31.05.09)
127Reserve
128Reserve
12920A Oil cooler fan motor relay (engine 156; up to 31.05.09)
130Reserve
131Reserve
132Reserve
133Reserve
134Reserve
135Reserve

Fuses and relays under the hood Mercedes W212

The engine compartment fuse box is located on the left side of the engine compartment.

Under Hood Fuse and Relay Box Diagram

Description

125A Electronic Stability Program (ESP) control unit (left-hand drive vehicles)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Premium Control Unit (left-hand drive vehicles)
Regenerative braking system control unit (left-hand drive vehicles)
Fan controller (right hand drive vehicles)
230A Front left door control unit (before 31.05.2010)
Rear left door control unit (since 01.06.2010; right-hand drive vehicles)
330A Front right door control unit (before 31.05.2010)
Rear right door control unit (since 01.06.2010; left-hand drive vehicles)
420A Fuel Pump Control Unit (Engine 157)
7.5A Fuel Filter Condensate Sensor Control Unit with Heating Element (Engine 651)
20A Fuel filter condensate sensor with heating element (engines 642, 651; up to 31.05.2010)
57.5A Instrument cluster
Outdoor lighting switch
SAM control unit with fuse and relay module in the rear compartment
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) control unit (since 01.03.2013)
Control unit for electronic stability control system ESP Premium (since 01.03.2013)
610A For vehicles with diesel engines:
   CDI control unit
For vehicles with a petrol engine:
   ME control unit
Engines 271.958, 274.920
   CNG control unit
720A Connected via starter terminal 50 relay: Starter
87.5A Supplemental Restraint System Control Unit
915A Socket in Glove Box
1030A Windscreen Wiper Motor
30A Windscreen wiper heating
117.5A Audio display /COMAND
Audio control panel /COMAND
Navigation module
Holder for navigation module
COMAND Fan Motor
127.5A Climate control unit control panel
Upper control panel control unit
Valid for vehicles with gearbox 722, 724, 725:
   Automatic transmission driving mode key
Valid with code 489 (AIRMATIC):
   Chassis Button Block
137.5A Electronic Steering Column Module Control Unit
Multifunctional camera
Multifunctional stereo camera (since 01.03.2013)
147.5A Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Control Unit
Control unit of the electronic stability control system ESP Premium
157.5A Supplemental Restraint System Control Unit
165A Electric Air Conditioning Compressor
DIRECT SELECT interface (gearboxes 722.930/931)
Electronic selector lever module control unit (gearboxes 722, except 722.930/931)
1730A Ceiling Control Panel Control Unit
Panoramic sunroof control module with sliding sunroof
187.5A Outdoor Lighting Switch
Instrument panel switch block (before 28.02.2013)
Control unit of the upper control panel (before 28.02.2013)
Auxiliary transmission oil pump relay (722 gearboxes)
Power electronic equipment control unit
1920A Electronic ignition switch control unit
Electric steering lock control unit
2040A Electronic Stability Program (ESP) control unit (left-hand drive vehicles)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Premium Control Unit (left-hand drive vehicles)
Regenerative braking system control unit (left-hand drive vehicles)
217.5A Brake Light Sensor (02/28/2013)
Hybrid Brake Light Switch (02/28/2013)
Glove compartment light
Front passenger seat occupancy recognition system and AKSE
Weight Sensing System Control Unit
2215A Electric motor for combustion engine fan air conditioner with built-in regulation (650W, 800W)
Engine 156:
   Electrical plug connection of the interior and engine wiring harness
   Cable termination joint terminal 87 M2e
Engines 271, 272.98, 274.9, 276 and engine 651 (except 4MATIC system):
   Radiator shutter actuator
Engines 157, 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 278:
   Electrical plug connection of the interior and engine wiring harness
Engines 642, 651:
   CDI control unit
   Electrical plug connection of the interior and engine wiring harness
2320A For vehicles with diesel engines:
   SAM control unit with fuse and relay module in the rear compartment
Engines 271, 642, 651:
   Cable end joint terminal 87 M1e
Engines 156, 157, 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 278, 642, 651:
   Electrical plug connection of the interior and engine wiring harness
Engine 271:
   ME control unit
2415A Engines 156, 157, 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 278, 642, 651:
   Electrical plug connection of the interior and engine wiring harness
For vehicles with diesel engines:
   CDI control unit
For vehicles with a petrol engine:
   ME control unit
Engines 271.958, 274.920
   CNG control unit
2515A Motors 642, 651:
   Nitrogen oxide control unit after diesel particulate filter
   Nitrogen Oxide Control Unit After SCR Catalytic Converter
   Soot Sensor Control Unit
For vehicles with a petrol engine:
   ME control unit
Valid for vehicle type 212.095/098/298:
   Relay of the circulation pump of the gearbox oil cooling system
   Relays for coolant circulation pumps of power electronic equipment HYBRID
Engine 156:
   Cable end joint terminal 87 M3e
2620A Audio Module
Audio module with Auto-Pilot system
COMAND control module
277.5A Electronic ignition switch control unit
For vehicles with diesel engines:
   CDI control unit
For vehicles with a petrol engine:
   ME control unit
Engines 271.958, 274.920
   CNG control unit
287.5A Instrument cluster
2910A Front right headlight (before 28.02.2013)
3010A Front left headlight (before 28.02.2013)
31A15A Left horn
Right horn
31B15A Left horn
Right horn
32Electric air pump
3310A Electronic control unit for automatic transmission (gearbox 722.6)
10A Control unit for fully integrated automatic transmission control system (gearboxes 722.9, 724, 725)
347.5A Engine 156:
   Fuel pump control unit
Engines 271, 272, 273, 642, 651:
   Fuel pump control unit
357.5A HYBRID control unit power supply relay
367.5A Night Vision Control Unit
Electrical control module DISTRONIC (before 28.02.2013)
Front long-range radar sensor (since 01.03.2013)
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST control module (since 01.03.2013)
Relay
JRelay terminal 15
KRelay terminal 15R
LWindscreen wiper heating relay
MRelay terminal 50, starter
NRelay terminal 87, engine
OHorn relay
PCatalytic converter purge relay (272 engines)
QAuxiliary transmission oil pump relay
RRelay terminal 87, chassis

On the right side of the engine compartment, next to the pillar, a power fuse box is installed.

Underhood fuse box diagram without ECO Start-Stop

Description

MR8Pyro fuse, triggered by the Supplemental Restraint System control unit
MR150A Electric Power Steering Control Unit
MR2Reserve
MR3Reserve
MR4100A Combustion Engine Fan Motor and Air Conditioner with Built-in Regulation (650W, 800W)
MR5150A For vehicles with diesel engines:
   Additional electric heater
MR660A Front SAM Control Unit with Fuse and Relay Module
MR7150A Front SAM Control Unit with Fuse and Relay Module
PIN150A Fan Controller (Left Hand Drive Vehicles)
Signals from the ESP electronic stability control unit (right-hand drive vehicles)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Premium Control Unit (Right Hand Drive Vehicles)
PIN250A Signals from the ESP electronic stability control unit (right-hand drive vehicles)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Premium Control Unit (Right Hand Drive Vehicles)
PIN360A AIRMATIC Relay
Control unit for fully integrated transmission control system (725 transmission)
MRG1Reserve
MRG2100A Front SAM Control Unit with Fuse and Relay Module
IG1150A SAM Control Unit with Rear Fuse and Relay Module
I1100A SAM Control Unit with Rear Fuse and Relay Module

Underhood fuse box diagram with ECO Start-Stop module

Description

R8350A Generator
Autonomous heater control unit
MR4100A Electric motor for combustion engine fan air conditioner with built-in regulation (650W, 800W)
MR5150A For vehicles with diesel engines:
   Additional electric heater
MR660A Front SAM Control Unit with Fuse and Relay Module
MR7150A Front SAM Control Unit with Fuse and Relay Module
MR9Reserve
MG2100A Front SAM Control Unit with Fuse and Relay Module
MR380A Electric Power Steering Control Unit
IG1150A SAM Control Unit with Rear Fuse and Relay Module
IM1100A SAM Control Unit with Rear Fuse and Relay Module
PIN150A Fan Controller (Left Hand Drive Vehicles)
Signals from the ESP electronic stability control unit (right-hand drive vehicles)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Premium Control Unit (Right Hand Drive Vehicles)
PIN250A Signals from the ESP electronic stability control unit (right-hand drive vehicles)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Premium Control Unit (Right Hand Drive Vehicles)
PIN360A AIRMATIC Relay
Control unit for fully integrated transmission control system (725 transmission)

Hybrid Underhood Fuse Box Wiring Diagram

Description

MR8Pyro fuse, triggered by the Supplemental Restraint System control unit
MR4100A Electric motor for combustion engine fan air conditioner with built-in regulation (650W, 800W)
MR5150A For vehicles with diesel engines:
   Additional electric heater
MR660A Front SAM Control Unit with Fuse and Relay Module
MR7150A Front SAM Control Unit with Fuse and Relay Module
MR9150A Fuse and Relay Module HYBRID
MG2100A Front SAM Control Unit with Fuse and Relay Module
MR380A Electric Power Steering Control Unit
IG1150A SAM Control Unit with Rear Fuse and Relay Module
IM1100A SAM Control Unit with Rear Fuse and Relay Module
PIN150A Fan Controller (Left Hand Drive Vehicles)
Regenerative braking system control unit (right-hand drive vehicles)
PIN250A Regenerative Brake Control Unit (Right Hand Drive Vehicles)
PIN360A AIRMATIC Relay

Fuses and relays in the luggage compartment of the Mercedes W212

In the luggage compartment, the fuse and relay box is located on the right side behind the trim.

Trunk Fuse and Relay Box Diagram

Description

377.5A Electromagnet Coil, NECK-PRO Driver Seat Headrest
Electromagnet coil, NECK-PRO headrest, front passenger seat
3815A Tailgate Windscreen Wiper Motor
3930A Rear left door control unit (before 31.05.2010)
Front left door control unit (since 01.06.2010; RHD)
40Reserve
4130A Rear right door control unit (before 31.05.2010)
Front right door control unit (since 01.06.2010; LHD)
4225A Fuel Pump Relay
25A Motors 156, 276, 278:
   Fuel pump control unit
Engines 271, 272, 273, 274, 642, 651:
   Fuel pump control unit
437.5A Telecommunication Services Communication Module
4430A Front passenger seat semi-electric adjustment switch
4530A Driver’s seat semi-electric adjustment switch
467.5A Antenna amplifier FM 1, AM, ZV and KEYLESS-GO
Valid for type 212.0/1:
   Antenna amplifier 1 rear window
Valid for type 212.2:
   DAB III band antenna
Alarm siren (H3/1)
Control unit for interior security and towing protection system
Valid from 01.06.2011 for engine 157, 276, 278:
   Coolant circulation pump relay
47Reserve
48Reserve
4940A The rear window heating relay switches on: Rear window heating
5050A Front Right Reversible Seat Belt Tensioner
5150A Front Left Reversible Seat Belt Pretensioner
52Reserve
5330A Trailer Recognition Control Unit
5415A Trailer Recognition Control Unit
55Reserve
5615A Trailer Socket
5720A Trailer Recognition Control Unit
7.5A Valid for type 212.074/075/076/077/092/274/275/276/277/292:
   Transformer door sill trims with illumination front left
   Transformer door sill trims with illumination front right
5825A Trailer Recognition Control Unit
597.5A DiStRONIC (DTR) sensor front bumper left
DISTRONIC (dTr) sensor, front bumper right
607.5A Multi-contour Seat Air Pump
30A Pneumatic pump for multi-contour seat with dynamic support
6140A Tailgate Drive Control Unit
Control unit for tailgate drive control system
6225A Driver Seat Control Unit
6325A Rear seat heating control unit
6425A Front Passenger Seat Control Module
657.5A Steering wheel heating control unit (before 28.02.2013)
10A Electronic steering column module control unit (since 01.03.2013)
667.5A Rear Cabin Blower Motor
6740A Speaker Amplifier Control Unit
6815A AIRMATIC control unit
15A Electronic level control system control unit for the rear axle
6925A Rear Woofer Amplifier
705A Tire pressure monitoring system control unit
7115A Socket in Front of Cabin
Cigarette lighter with illuminated ashtray in front
7215A Socket in the Trunk 
735A Diagnostic socket
Receiver for remote control radio for autonomous heater
Drive mode control unit (gearbox 722.930/931)
7415A KEYLESS-GO Control Unit
Valid from 01.03.2013 with code 641 (LED dynamic headlights for left-hand traffic) or code 642 (LED dynamic headlights for right-hand traffic):
   Front right headlight
Valid with code 631 (LED headlights, static, for left-hand traffic) or code 632 (LED headlights, static, for right-hand traffic):
   Front left headlight (since 01.03.2013)
   Front right headlight
DC/AC converter control unit (since 01.12.2011)
7520A Heating device of independent heater
25A Oil Cooler Fan Motor Relay (156 Engines:)
20A Valid from 01.03.2013 with code 641 (LED dynamic headlights for left-hand traffic) or code 642 (LED dynamic headlights for right-hand traffic):
   Front left headlight
Valid from 01.03.2013 with code 631 (LED static headlights for left-hand traffic) or code 632 (LED static headlights for right-hand traffic):
   Front left headlight
   Front right headlight
7615A Rear Cup Holder
Power outlet in the center console in the rear of the cabin
Electrical USB plug connection at the rear of the vehicle
777.5A Weight Sensing System Control Unit (until 28.02.2013)
Navigation computer (China, Korea)
Cup holder at the back
787.5A Media Interface Control Unit
Multimedia device connection module
795A Radar sensor control unit (before 31.05.2010)
Control unit for video and radar sensors (since 01.06.2010)
Chassis data bus interface control unit (since 01.03.2013)
805A Parking assistance control unit
815A Mobile Antenna Amplifier/Compensator
Electrical plug connection of a mobile phone
Navigation computer (China, Korea)
8210A Front Left Seat Ventilation Fan Control
Front right seat ventilation fan control
837.5A Cable End Cap Terminal 15R
Navigation computer (China, Korea)
Emergency call system control unit
Control unit “Electronic Toll Collection” (Japan)
845A Rear view camera (from 01.03.2013)
360° camera control unit (since 01.03.2013)
SDAR/HD Tuner Control Unit (SIRIUS Satellite Radio) (until 31.05.2010)
Satellite Digital Audio Radio (SDAR) Control Unit (SIRIUS Satellite Radio) (since 01.06.2010)
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) Control Unit
Rear view camera control unit (Japan)
Rear View Camera Power Module (Japan)
857.5A TV tuner (analog/digital) (until 28.02.2015)
Digital TV tuner (until 28.02.2015)
Tuner module (since 01.03.2015)
867.5A DVD Player
Display in the rear of the cabin on the left
Display in the rear of the cabin on the right
877.5A Emergency Call System Control Unit
Coolant circulation pump relay (since 01.06.2011; USA)
Communication module of telecommunication services (since 01.03.2015)
Multifunctional control unit for special vehicle (N26/14)
8815A Automatic transmission servo module for DIRECT SELECT system (gearbox 722.9)
8930A Trailer Recognition Control Unit
Multifunctional control unit of special vehicle (MSS)
Fuel pump control unit (before 28.02.2013; engine 157)
Valid from 01.03.2013 with code 632 (LED headlights, static, for right-hand traffic) and code 494 (US version):
   Front right headlight
Valid from 01.03.2013 with code 642 (LED headlights dynamic SAE for right-hand traffic) and code 494 (US version):
   Front left headlight
   Front right headlight
9040A AdBlue® Fuse Box   (Engine 642.8)
Valid for type 212.076/276:
   Coolant circulation pump relay
9110A Front SAM Control Unit with Fuse and Relay Module (722 Transmission)
9215A KEYLESS-GO Control Unit
Keyless trunk lid opening module under the rear bumper (since 01.03.2013)
AC/DC Converter Control Unit (before 11/30/2011)
Relay
ARelay terminal 15
BRelay terminal 15R (1)
CRear window heating relay
DFor vehicles with diesel engines:
   Fuel pump relay
ETrunk Wiper Relay
FSeat Position Adjustment Relay
GRelay terminals 15R (2)

Trunk fuse box diagram

Description

  • F170 – Reserve
  • F171 – 60A Front SAM Control Module with Fuse and Relay Module
  • F172 – 100A SAM control unit with rear fuse and relay module
Mercedes W212 fuses and relays. Mercedes W212 fuse diagram.