How do I access the battery in a 210? I know it's under the rear seat but I can't seem to figure out how to move the seat or lift the seat or anything at all. I don't even know which side it's on.

Also, where is the glow plug fuse located? Does this car even have one? I can't seem to find it anywhere either. I'd hate to get stranded and not be able to find something so simple.

Thanks,

Scott

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Scott
1982 Mercedes 240D, 4 speed, 275,000
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S (70,000)
1987 Porsche 911 Coupe 109,000 (sold)
1998 Mercedes E300 TurboDiesel 147,000 (sold)
1985 Mercedes 300D 227,000 (totaled by inattentive driver with no insurance!)
1997 Mercedes E300 Diesel 236,000 (sold)
1995 Ducati 900SS (sold)
1987 VW Jetta GLI 157,000 (sold)
1986 Camaro 125,000 (sold - P.O.S.)
1977 Corvette L82 125,000 (sold)
1965 Pontiac GTO 15,000 restored (sold)

Battery is under the back seat on the passenger side (left). The seat has a squeese lever under each anterior corner, where it meets the base. Simply push up on the lever on one side and it will release, then do the other and seat is loose. Battery is (should be) covered with a soft insulation and plastic sheet.
There is a glow plug relay on the front drivers side wheel well. Not sure about any fuse, but doubt it. Good luck. Harvey

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hlg

Thanks. I've seen those things on the bottom corners of the seats. I thought they were some kind of connection devices for something. I will try what you said and hopefully I can finally get to my battery.

Scott

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Scott
1982 Mercedes 240D, 4 speed, 275,000
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S (70,000)
1987 Porsche 911 Coupe 109,000 (sold)
1998 Mercedes E300 TurboDiesel 147,000 (sold)
1985 Mercedes 300D 227,000 (totaled by inattentive driver with no insurance!)
1997 Mercedes E300 Diesel 236,000 (sold)
1995 Ducati 900SS (sold)
1987 VW Jetta GLI 157,000 (sold)
1986 Camaro 125,000 (sold - P.O.S.)
1977 Corvette L82 125,000 (sold)
1965 Pontiac GTO 15,000 restored (sold)

Man!! I can't wait for the CD to come out for this car. Without it, we will all be asking one another the most basic questions as the miles pile-up.

In the meantime, does anyone know if there evan a way to get a shop manual, non CD version?

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1996 (W210) E300D 86K - Traded in for a Lexus
1992 (W124) 300D 2.5 Turbo 202K - Sold
1983 (W123) 300D, 146K - Sold
1970 280S, 263K - Sold - Beginning of addiction

Well, at least start with the owner's manual. Stuff like how to get to the battery is in there. If your car didn't come with one, the dealer should be able to supply it.

While you're under there, do some poking around. You'll be amazed at the number of fuses under the seat.

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Rick Miley
2014 Tesla Model S
2018 Tesla Model 3
2017 Nissan LEAF
Former MB: 99 E300, 86 190E 2.3, 87 300E, 80 240D, 82 204D Euro
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Scott98,

Look inside the GP relay for a slug of lead about 1 X 1/4 inch held

in by 2 screws.

Older ones were that way but newer ones may be different.

P E H

Don't think there is one on the 606 series. Might ask Larry Bible.

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P.E.Haiges:

I know exactly what you're talking about. I know where it is on my 123. Just couldn't find it on the 210.

Rick Miley:

I read through the owner's manual and it tells you that the battery is under the rear seat. My recollection, however, is that it doesn't tell you how to remove the rear seat.

However, I was looking at both these things frantically one night in a parking lot when the car wouldn't start so maybe I just overlooked both. It was the strangest thing. I had just parked the car and got back in to leave. I cranked it over without waiting for the glow plugs because the engine was hot and I can do that on my 123. However, the car cranked without turning over. I then turned the key back, waited a few seconds, then clicked it over to let the glow plugs activate. They never did, which is what started the panicking. After not finding anything I was looking for, I tried the key one more time. The glow plugs lit and the car started. I have no idea what went wrong.

Scott

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Scott
1982 Mercedes 240D, 4 speed, 275,000
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S (70,000)
1987 Porsche 911 Coupe 109,000 (sold)
1998 Mercedes E300 TurboDiesel 147,000 (sold)
1985 Mercedes 300D 227,000 (totaled by inattentive driver with no insurance!)
1997 Mercedes E300 Diesel 236,000 (sold)
1995 Ducati 900SS (sold)
1987 VW Jetta GLI 157,000 (sold)
1986 Camaro 125,000 (sold - P.O.S.)
1977 Corvette L82 125,000 (sold)
1965 Pontiac GTO 15,000 restored (sold)

Scott,

My cars always crank without turning over. Yep, they always stay on the 4 wheels and I expect they always will. LOL

P E H