Mercedes-Benz S500 1996 - FUSES & CIRCUIT BREAKERS Fuses & Circuit Breakers 1994-96 Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz S500 1996 - IDENTIFICATION FUSE BOX LOCATION

• The Front fuse box (F3) is located in the engine compartment. The fuse specifications are listed on the fuse box lid.
• Maxi fuse box (F2) is is located in the engine compartment.
• The Rear fuse box (F4) is located in the trunk area.

Mercedes-Benz S500 1996 - FUSE BOX IDENTIFICATION

Fig. 1: Mercedes-Benz S500 1996 - Component Locations - Identifying Front Fuse Box - Fuse Location

WARNING:

Always disconnect battery ground cable before servicing "high-current fuses. It is recommended that "high-current" fuses be replaced by a qualified technician.

Fuse locations, F3 fuse box (35 fuses, in fuse and relay box F1)

Fuse No.	Circuit	Fuse ampereage	Fuse connections
7	58L	10	(up to MY 1992) Headlamp cleaning system
(as of MY 1993) not connected
8	58L	7.5	Left stand lamp left taillamp left side-marker lamps
9	58R	7.5 (15)	Right standing lamp right taillamp right side-marker lamps license plate illumination headlamp cleaning system
(as of MY 1993) Exterior lamp switch
(as of MY 1994 Instrument cluster, cigar light
(as of MY 1996) Engine speed increase diode matrix
10	58NS	7.5	Rear fog lamp
11	56b	7.5	Left low beam
12	56b	7.5	Right low beam
13	56a	7.5	Left high beam high beam indicator lamp
14	56a	7.5	Right high beam Day time running lights
15	15R	15	SRS MIL wiper relay combination relay Combination switch high beam flasher Washer pump Rear window defroster switch
(as of 09/1995) Rain sensor Seat belt comfort feature Vanity mirrors
16	15R	10	Cigar lighter Glove box illumination (as of MY 1994) Starter lock-out relay module
17	30	20	Ignition shut-off relay Radio (up to 08/1995) Steering angle sensor Generic scan tool connector Data link connector Diagnostic module (OBD II) Instrument cluster Vanity mirror illumination Turn signal Hazard flasher switch Dome lamp
18	30	15	Air conditioning (A/C) Auxiliary coolant pump control Relay module
19	15	7.5	Daytime running lights Spark plugs Preglow time-limit relay module Base module (as of 09/1995) Seat belt warning
20	15	10	A/C pushbutton control module A/C compressor Kickdown switch Purge control valve
21	15x	15	Heated windshield washer nozzles Power / heated mirrors Transmission oil cooler Air conditioning
22	15C	7.5	(up to 08/1995) Ignition/starter switch Radio sound system Seat belt warning module Seat belt comfort feature Combination relay Front heated seats Rear heated seats
(as of 09/1995) not connected
23	15	7.5	Injectors Instrument cluster Cruise control switch Ignition/starter switch Glow/starter switch Stop lamp switch Center high-mounted stop lamp
24	15	7.5	Automatic dimming mirror Base module Purge control valve Instrument cluster Exterior lamp failure monitoring module Interior light Electromagnetic air injection pump clutch (engine 603) Stop lamp switch Seat belt warning module Daytime running lights Engine control module (HFM-SFI)
25	15	15	Turn signal / hazard warning flasher relay Fan relay module Starter lock-out/backup lamp switch Backup lamp Shift valve/solenoid valve-automatic transmission
26	58N	10	Fog light
27	-	-	Not connected
28	30	7.5	Automatic antenna
29	30	15 (20)	Front HS control module
30	15R/30	20	Left and right seat memory Driver memory: Steering column adjustment, Mirror adjustment Electrical steering column adjustment
31	30	30	Rear power bench seat Left rear power seat Rear head restraint
32	30	30 (7.5)	Right rear power seat Rear head restraint ( coupe)
33	-	-	Not connected
34	15R	7.5	Front HS control module Rear window defroster Relay module (Coupe) Seat belt extender
35	15R	(7.5) 15	Rear window sun shade convenience system
36	30	10	A/C push-button control module
37	30	30	Left front power seat
38	30	30	Left front power seat
39	-	-	Not connected
40	30	30	Right front power seat
41	30	30	Right front power seat

Fig. 2: Mercedes-Benz S500 1996 - Component Locations - Identifying Maxi-Fuse box Component Location

Fuse location, F2 Maxi-fuse box (6 fuses, in fuse and relay box. F1) up to 08/95

Fuse No.	Circuit	Fuse Ampereage	Fused Connections
1	-	-	Not connected
2	30	30	Auxiliary fan relay
3	-	-	Not connected
4	30	40	Wiper motor
5	15	40	Pre-fuse rear fuse box, in trunk
6	30	40	Heated rear window (except Coupe) up to MY 1995

Fuse location, F2 Maxi-fuse box (6 fuse, in fuse and relay box F1) up to 09/95

Fuse No.	Circuit	Fuse Ampereage	Fused Connections
1	-	-	Not connected
2	30	30	Auxiliary fan relay (A/C) Cycle module
3	15R	40	Wiper motor
4	-	-	Not connected
5	15	40	Pre-fuse rear fuse box, in trunk
6	30	40	AIR pump Daytime running Lamps

Fig. 3: Mercedes-Benz S500 1996 - Component Locations - Identifying Rear Fuse Box Component Location

Fuse Location, F4 Rear fuse box (17 fuses, in trunk)

Fuse No.	Circuit	Fuse Ampereage	Fused Connections
1	15	15	Rear air conditioning
2	15	7.5	ATA control module IRCL control module Starter/lock-out relay module (MY 1993) Rear HS control module
3	15	20	Rear cigar lighter Central locking Closing assist PSE control module
4	15	7.5	Rear vanity mirror (up to 1994)
5	30	30	Power windows
6	30	30	Power windows
7	30	7.5 (20)	Rear illuminated vanity mirror (up to 08/1995) Seat belt extender control module (Coupe)
8	15	20	Rear cigar lighter
9	30	30	Closing assist
10	30	7.5	CTEL
11	30	20	Convenience control module power windows Trunk lamp Rear dome lamp Rear reading lamp Rear entrance / exit lamp PSE control module Interior CL switch
12	30	20	Rear HS control module
13	30	30	Fuel pump relay module
14	30	25	Sliding / pop-up roof
15	30	25	ATA control module IRCL control module Rear head restraints
16	30	30	Tuner amplifier Audio power amplifier Radio
17	30	40	Rear window defroster relay module

Mercedes-Benz S500 1996 - RELAY IDENTIFICATION

Fig. 4: Mercedes-Benz S500 1996 - Component Locations - Identifying Relays In Fuse And Relay Box F1

Location of relays in fuse and relay box F1 (up to 08/95)

Code letter	Relay or control module designation
A	N10, N10/2	Combination relay (turn signals with trailer coupling, heated rear window, wiper motor, anti-theft alarm system (ATA).
B	N7	Lamp failure monitoring unit
C	K24	Convenience feature relay
D	K30	Pump after-running control relay
E	K9/1	Relay, auxiliary fan first stage
F, G	K9	Relay, auxiliary fan second stage
H	K19/1	Separation relay, terminal 56/56b (daytime driving light)
K	K2	Headlamp wash/wipe system (SRA) relay
L	K17	Air injection relay
K17/3	Key-operated stop relay (model 140.1)
M	K29	Transmission upshift delay relay

Location of relays in fuse and relay box F1 (as of 09/95)

Code letter	Relay or control module designation
A	N10/2	Combination relay (turn signals with trailer coupling, heated rear window, wiper motor, anti-theft alarm system).
N10	Combination relay (turn/hazard signal, heated rear window, wiper motor).
B	N7	Exterior lamp failure monitoring unit
C	K24	Convenience feature relay
D	K20/1	High pressure/return pump relay
E	K39	Fanfare horn relay
F	K38/3	Starter lockout relay
G	-	-
H	K19/1	Separation relay, terminal 56/56b (daytime driving light)
K35	Oxygen sensor relay downstream of TWC
K	K2	Headlamp washer relay (HCS)
L	K17	Air injection relay
K17/3	Air injection relay/transmission, upshift delay
M	K29	Transmission upshift delay relay