Mercedes-Benz S-Class w221 (2005-2013) – fuse box diagram
Year of manufacture: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013.
Lighter fuse (electrical outlet) in Mercedes S-Class w221 (2005-2013). Is fuse 43 in the fuse box in the engine compartment
Fuse box in the engine compartment
No. | Description | Amps [A] |
20 | Valid for motors 629, 642, 651:
CDI control unit; Valid for 156, 157, 272, 273, 275, 276, 278 engines: ME-SFI control unit [ME]. |
10 |
21 | Valid for 156, 157, 272, 273, 275, 276, 278 engines:
Terminal 87 of connection sleeve M1 i; Valid for model 221 with motor 629 and motor 642: CDI control unit; Fuel pump relay; Applies to the 221 model with 651 engine: Valve quantity control. |
20 |
22 | Applies to motors 156, 157, 272, 273, 276, 278:
Bushing for compass connector 87. |
15 |
23 | until 2008:
Caliper connection bushing 87; Bushing for terminal connector 87 M1 i; Terminal connector sleeve 87 M2e; 87M2i Bushing compression fitting; Bushing for compass connector 87; Bushing for compass connector 87; Bushing for compass connector 87; 87M2e caliper link bushing; 87 M2i caliper link bushing; Bushing for compass connector 87; Rear SAM control unit with fuse and relay module. |
20 |
24 | Valid for engines 157, 272, 273, 276, 278:
87M1e D terminal connection bushing; Applies to Engine 642: CDI control unit. |
25 |
25 | Instrument cluster | 7,5 |
26 | Front left light assembly | 10 |
27 | Right Front Light Assembly | 10 |
28 | Valid for engine 275:
EGS control unit; Fully integrated gearbox control unit (VGS). |
7,5 |
29 | Rear SAM control unit with fuse and relay module | 5 |
30 | Valid for motors 629, 642, 651:
CDI control unit; Applies to 156, 157, 272, 273, 275, 276, 278 engines: ME-SFI control unit [ME]; Fuel pump control unit. |
7,5 |
31 | S400 Hybrid:
Electric refrigerant compressor. |
5 |
32 | Applies to model with ECO start/stop function:
Controller for additional transmission oil pump; S 400 Hybrid: Controller for additional transmission oil pump. |
15 |
33 | Valid as of 1.9.10 without the S 400 Hybrid model:
ESP control unit; S 400 Hybrid: Battery management system control unit; DC/DC converter control unit; Power electronics control unit. |
5 |
34 | S 400 Hybrid:
Brake control unit with energy recuperation |
5 |
35 | Electric Parking Brake Controller | 5 |
36 | Data Link Connector (pin 16) | 10 |
37 | To CIS control unit | 7,5 |
38 | Central gate control unit | 7,5 |
39 | Instrument cluster | 7,5 |
40 | Upper control panel control unit | 7,5 |
41 | Lower wiper motor | 30 |
42 | Main wiper motor | 30 |
43 | Front cigarette lighter with ashtray lighting | 15 |
44 | – | – |
45 | S 400 Hybrid: electronic circulation pump 1 | 5 |
46 | W221 with active body control (ABC), model 216:
ABC; W221 without Active Body Control (ABC): AIRmatic with ADS. |
15 |
47 | SAM front control unit with fuse and relay module;
Steering column lift and lowering motor. |
15 |
48 | until 2008:
SAM front control unit with fuse and relay module; 2009 onwards: Motor to raise and lower the steering column. |
15 |
49 | Steering column module | 10 |
50 | AAC Control Unit [KLA] | 15 |
51 | until 2008:
COMAND Screen |
7,5 |
as of 2009:
COMMAND View; SPLITVIEW. |
5 | |
52 A | W221:
Left horn; Right horn. |
15 |
52 B | W221, C216:
Left horn; Right horn. |
15 |
53 | – | – |
54 | AC recirculation unit | 40 |
55 | Applies to the gasoline engine:
Electric air pump |
60 |
56 | W221 without Active Body Control (ABC):
AIRmatic Compressor |
40 |
57 | by 2008:
Windshield Wiper Parking Heater |
40 |
as of 2009:
Windshield Wiper Parking Heater |
30 | |
60 | as of 2009:
Electro-hydraulic power steering |
5 |
61 | C216; W221 – from 2009 ..:
Control unit for restraint systems |
7,5 |
W221; until 2008:
Containment system control unit |
10 | |
62 | Night View Assist control unit | 5 |
63 | Valid for model 221 with engine 629 and engine 642 as of 1.9.08:
Fuel filter condensation sensor with heating element |
15 |
64 | W221 as of 1.9.06:
NECK-PRO driver’s headrest solenoid; NECK-PRO passenger head restraint solenoid. |
7,5 |
W221 from ’09:
NECK-PRO driver’s headrest solenoid; NECK-PRO passenger head restraint solenoid. |
10 | |
65 | Effective 1.6.09:
12 V connector in the glove box |
15 |
66 | DTR control unit (Distronic or Distronic Plus) | 7,5 |
Relay | ||
A | Air Pump Relay | |
B | Air Suspension Compressor Relay | |
C | Relay 87, engine | |
D | Terminal 15 relay | |
E | Terminal 87 relay, chassis | |
F | Horn relay | |
G | Terminal 15R Relay | |
H | Relay circuit 50, starter | |
J | Relay circuit 15, starter | |
K. | Windshield Wiper Parking Heater Relay |
Left instrument panel fuse box
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No. | Description | Amps [A] |
92 | Left front seat control unit | 40 |
93 | Control unit for restraint systems;
US version: Weight sensing system (WSS) control unit. |
7,5 |
94 | as of 2009:
Multifunction camera. |
5 |
95 | – | – |
96 | Control unit of the tire pressure monitor [RDK] | 5 |
97 | W221:
Audio/video controller control unit (rear entertainment system). |
7,5 |
98 | Rear entertainment system:
DVD player (from 2009). |
7,5 |
99 | from 2009 onwards:
COMMAND view; SPLITVIEW. |
7,5 |
100 | from 2009 onwards:
Multimedia Interface Control Unit |
5 |
101 | Rear entertainment system:
Left rear display; Right rear display. |
10 |
102 | Controller for the right front seat | 40 |
103 | ESP Control Unit | 7,5 |
104 | Audio Tuner Control Unit | 40 |
105 | – | – |
106 | Japanese version:
Electronic Toll Control Unit (ETC); Effective in South Korea as of 1.9.10: TV/tuner connector ; Refers to Navigation; from 2009: Navigation Processor. |
1 |
107 | SDAR (SIRIUS satellite radio) control unit (W221 of 2009);
Radio cyfrowe: Digital audio broadcasting control unit; HD Radio: HD tuner control unit. |
5 |
108 | W221:
Rear air conditioning control unit |
5 |
109 | W221:
Rear blower middle connector |
15 |
110 | W221:
Multicontour left rear seatback control; Controller for multicontour right rear backrest. |
7,5 |
111 | Multi-contour rear seat or rear entertainment system (model 221):
RCP control unit [HBF] |
5 |
112 | W221; until 2008:
Left front door controller; Right front door controller; S 400 Hybrid: SAM front control module with fuse and relay module. |
5 |
113 | S 400 Hybrid:
DC/DC converter control unit |
5 |
Instrument panel fuse box on the right
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No. | Description | Amps [A] |
70 | C216:
Right door controller; W221: Right front door controller. |
40 |
71 | Keyless Go Control Unit | 15 |
72 | S 400 Hybrid:
Pyrotechnic separator |
7,5 |
73 | Japanese version:
COMMAND Controller; TELE AID emergency call system (as of 2009): Control unit for the emergency call system. |
5 |
74 | TLC control unit [HDS] (remote trunk locking) | 30 |
75 | S 400 Hybrid:
Battery management system control unit; Power electronics control unit. |
10 |
76 | S 400 Hybrid:
Vacuum pump relay (+) |
15 |
Valid for model 221 with 642.8 engine:
AdBlue relay supply ®. |
– | |
77 | Advanced sound system:
Sound amplifier (from 2009). |
50 |
78 | S 65 AMG with 275 engine:
Fan relay (from 2009 onwards); Valid on 221 model with 642.8 engine: AdBlue ® relay power supply (from 2009). |
25 |
S 400 Hybrid, CL 63 AMG with 157, 278 engine:
Charge air cooler circulation pump (from 2009 onwards). |
15 | |
79 | Alarm siren with additional battery | 7,5 |
80 | C216:
Left door controller; W221: Left front door controller. |
40 |
81 | C216:
Rear control unit |
30 |
W221:
Left-hand rear door control unit |
40 | |
82 | C216:
Rear control unit |
30 |
W221:
Left-hand rear door control unit |
40 | |
83 | Intelligent servo module for DIRECT SELECT | 40 |
84 | Advanced sound system:
Digital sound processor (from 2009) |
20 |
85 | Valid for AMG:
Illuminated door sill trims (from 2009). |
10 |
86 | – | – |
87 | – | – |
88 | – | – |
89 | – | – |
90 | Stationary heater:
STH heater (model 216); STH or HB heater (model 221). |
20 |
91 | Stationary heater:
STH radio remote control receiver; S 400 Hybrid: SAM front control unit with fuse and relay module. |
5 |
Rear fuse and relay box
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No. | Description | Amps [A] |
115 | Heated rear window | 50 |
116 | Valid for engines 157, 275, 278:
Charge air cooler circulation pump; Applies to 156 engine: Engine coolant circulation pump; S 400 Hybrid: Power electronic circulation pump 2. |
10 |
117 | Rear cigar lighter | 15 |
118 | Valid for engine 272, 273, 642:
Fuel pump (up to 2008); Valid for 221 model with 629, 642 engine: Fuel pump (from 2009 onwards). |
30 |
S 400 Hybrid:
Power electronic circulation pump 1; Valid for model 642.8 and engine 651 from 1.6.11 onwards: Compressor refrigerant soda with magnet. |
15 | |
119 | Central control unit at the front | 7,5 |
120 | – | – |
121 | Audio Tuner Control Unit | 10 |
122 | COMAND control unit | 7,5 |
123 | W221:
Reversible right front emergency voltage retractor |
40 |
124 | W221:
Left front reversible emergency voltage retractor |
40 |
125 | until 31.5.09:
Control unit for voice control system (VCS) |
5 |
126 | Hanging control panel control unit | 25 |
127 | Lumbar Pump (from 2009);
Pneumatic multi-contour seat pump (left/right multi-contour seat); Pneumatic dynamic seat control pump (dynamic multi-contour left and right seat). |
30 |
128 | Valid for 275 engines (until 2008):
Fuel pump control unit; Valid for 156, 157, 272, 273, 275, 276, 278, 642 engine (from 2009): Fuel pump control unit. |
25 |
129 | until 2008 :
Control panel control unit (sloping and sliding roof as of 2009: UPCI (Universal Portable Cell Phone Interface) control unit. |
25 |
130 | Electric Parking Brake Controller | 30 |
131 | Rear Window Antenna Amplifier Module | 7,5 |
133 | Trailer recognition control unit;
Reversing camera (from 1.9.10). |
15 |
134 | Plug socket | 15 |
135 | Park Assist; until 2008:
Radar Sensor Control Unit (SGR); Front short range radar unit; Rear short-range radar unit; DISTRONIC PLUS until 31.8.10 or Blind Spot Assist or Adaptive Cruise Control Plus Light: Radar Sensor Control Unit (SGR) (from 2009); PARKTRONIC parking assistant or Exclusive: PTS control unit. |
7,5 |
136 | Valid for the 221 model with 642.8 engine:
AdBlue control unit ®. |
7,5 |
137 | Reversing camera (from 1.9.10) | 7,5 |
138 | Navigation Processor (since 2009) (until 31.8.10);
Emergency call system control unit (from 2009); Japanese version: TV/tuner connector (from 2009). |
5 |
139 | Rear refrigerator | 15 |
140 | Rear cigarette lighter with ashtray lighting connector;
115 V socket (from 2009). |
15 |
141 | Reversing chamber control unit | 5 |
142 | Parktronic system control unit (PTS);
Distronic Plus: Radar sensor control unit (SGR); Valid as of 1.9.10 for DISTRONIC PLUS and Active Blind Spot Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist: Control unit for the video system and radar sensor. |
7,5 |
143 | Rear seat controller | 25 |
144 | Rear seat controller | 25 |
145 | Trailer recognition control unit (until 2008);
Trailer hitch socket (13-pin) (from 2009). |
20 |
146 | Trailer recognition control unit | 25 |
147 | until 2008:
TLC Control Unit [HDS] (remote trunk locking) |
30 |
148 | until 2008 ..:
CTEL Universal Portable Control Unit (UPCI [UHI]) |
7,5 |
as of 2009:
Sliding panoramic sunroof, perimeter 30 connection sleeve |
25 | |
149 | until 2008:
Control unit for the voice control system (VCS [SBS]) |
5 |
as of 2009:
Panoramic sliding roof control module |
25 | |
150 | TV combination tuner (analog / digital);
Japanese version: TV connector / tuner (from 2009). |
7,5 |
151 | W221; until 2008:
Electric parking brake controller |
25 |
W221; from 2009:
Trailer recognition control unit |
20 | |
152 | W221:
Rear window antenna amplifier module |
7,5 |
115 V socket:
DC / AC converter control unit |
25 | |
Relay | ||
M | Terminal 15 relay | |
N | Terminal 15R Relay | |
O | Power socket relay | |
P. | Heated Rear Window Relay | |
Q | Valid for engine 156, 157, 275, 278, 629:
Relay recirculation pump S 400 Hybrid: Valid for model 221.095 / 195: Power electronics circulation pump relay 2 |
|
R | Cigarette Lighter Relay | |
S | Fuel Pump Relay Valid for engine 642.8 and engine 651 from 1.6.11 onwards: Connected via the fuel pump: Magnetic coupling of the refrigerant compressor; S 400 Hybrid: Electronic power circulating pump relay 1. |
Internal Prebox (until 2008)
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No. | Description | Amps [A] |
1 | Starter | 400 |
2 | Not applicable to the 642 engine:
Alternator |
150 |
Valid for engine 642:
Alternator |
200 | |
3 | – | 150 |
4 | AAC with integrated additional fan motor control | 150 |
5 | Valid for engine 642:
PTC heater booster |
200 |
6 | SAM front control unit with fuse and relay module | 200 |
7 | ESP Control Unit | 40 |
8 | ESP Control Unit | 25 |
9 | SAM front control unit with fuse and relay module | 20 |
10 | Vehicle Power Control Unit | 7,5 |
Prebox internal (from 2009)
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No. | Description | Amps [A] |
3 | Rear SAM control unit with fuse and relay module | 150 |
4 | Function ECO start/stop:
Relay functions ECO start/stop; S 400 Hybrid: Controller with dc/dc converter; Heated windshield: Heated Windshield. |
150 |
5 | Valid for model 221 (electrical installation in rental vehicle):
Special multifunction vehicle control unit (SVMCU [MSS]). |
40 |
S 400 Hybrid:
Vacuum Pump |
80 | |
6 | Instrument panel fuse box on the right | 80 |
7 | Valid for 221 model with 629, 642, 651 engine:
PTC heater; Valid for model 221 (Initial installation Electricity for rental vehicle): Special multifunctional vehicle control unit (SVMCU [MSS]). |
150 |
8 | SAM front control unit with fuse and relay module | 80 |
9 | Left instrument panel fuse box | 80 |
10 | Rear SAM control unit with fuse and relay module | 150 |
Engine compartment pre-fuse box (until 2008).
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No. | Description | Amps [A] |
1 | Front fuse box (through the on-board mains pyrofuse) |
– |
2 | Control unit for the heated windscreen | 125 |
3 | Instrument panel fuse box on the right | 80 |
4 | Rear SAM control unit with fuse and relay module | 200 |
5 | Special multifunction control unit for vehicles (SVMCU [MSS]) | 100 |
6 | Rear SAM control unit with fuse and relay module | 150 |
7 | SAM front control unit with fuse and relay module | 100 |
8 | Left instrument panel fuse box | 80 |
9 | SAM front control unit with fuse and relay module | 5 |
10 | C216:
Control unit for the emergency call system |
5 |
Engine compartment pre-fuse box (from 2009).
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No. | Description | Amps [A] |
2 | Alternator | 460 |
3 | Electro-hydraulic power steering;
Valid for 221 model with 629, 642 engine: Light output phase. |
150 |
4 | Prebox inside (not used) | – |
5 | AAC with integrated additional fan motor control | 100 |
6 | SAM front control unit with fuse and relay module | 150 |
7 | ESP Control Unit S 400 Hybrid:
Brake system control unit with energy recovery. |
40 |
8 | ESP control unit;
S 400 Hybrid: Brake system control unit with energy recovery. |
25 |
9 | SAM front control unit with fuse and relay module | 25 |
10 | Reservation | – |
AdBlue Fuse Block
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No. | Description | Amps[A] |
A | AdBlue control unit | 7,5 |
B | Heating circuit 1 | 20 |
C | Heating circuit 1 | 20 |
D | Reservation | – |