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Aquaticedge · #1 08-02-2013, 01:15 PM

there should be a Datacard underneath the lid of the fuse panel Like the 124's have I assume. I've not seen this in my car. Then again I've not looked either. I know my fuse for the rear windows are blown but this has not been a priority fix

Skid Row Joe · #2 08-02-2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquaticedge

there should be a Datacard underneath the lid of the fuse panel Like the 124's have I assume. I've not seen this in my car. Then again I've not looked either. I know my fuse for the rear windows are blown but this has not been a priority fix

What I'm trying to clarify is where it was originally kept in the car. Under the rear seat, or under the bonnet in the engine compartment?

I can't remember where it was when I originally found the card 4+ years ago since I bought the car new. I think the card may get thrown away if kept in the glove box, (where I placed it 10 years ago) is why I'm concerned where it's kept going forward with the new owners.

I placed this all-important card in the car's glove box 10-years ago, and ran across it when I was checking the new owner out on the workings of the car last week. Since I now find myself in the advisory role of advising the new owner from time to time on the car's workings/maintenance, that's why the flurry of Qs from me, on a car I owned/drove for 14 years.

Skid Row Joe · #3 08-02-2013, 01:40 PM

Is a new console trunk-release switch assy. available from other than MB dealers? Anyone know?

jay_bob · #4 08-02-2013, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe

Is a new console trunk-release switch assy. available from other than MB dealers? Anyone know?

I have had the console off, it just pulls up from the rear - grab the rear edge from the cup holder opening, and gently pull up.

There are two wire harnesses plugging into my console panel. The ASR switch is independent. The remaining devices (windows, child lock, airbag off light, mirror control, trunk release) are all on one assembly with a 4 wire connector. I surmise the wires are +12 V dc, ground, CAN HI and CAN LO.

The switch assembly appears to be one complete device from the windows down to the mirror/trunk switches.

I would try the yards or eBay for a new switch assembly. The ones I have seen are included with the wood, so I suspect the switches are bonded to the back of the wood/aluminum panel.

Aquaticedge · #5 08-01-2013, 04:41 PM

the wood comes up, Not sure how yet. I've not addressed my busted switch yet. It's on the list of minor inconveniences at the moment. I assumed that all the switches were on a printed board underneath there actually.i'll look when it cools off today. It's currently 95 and rainy outside.

on the list of Major inconceniences is the key FOB. every button works but the unlock. which sporadically wants to work.... the radio dosnt like changing the volume so I'll have to send it off to becker and have them work magic on it and my right rear reverse light and tail light assembly's both need replacement as while my bulb and bulb holders are good, they dont like to keep working. I've managed to get ol Jerry Riggs on the one light to make it work but the other is a lost cause. so i'm looking for those lights and I hit a branch in the road and it took out my right side fog light.. as I was going to get my light back some putz in a bmw coupe convertible ran it over for me....

jay_bob · #6 08-02-2013, 04:14 PM

The W210 has four (!) fuse locations (and the general description of what is there)
- In the passenger side electronics bay, on the K40 relay (engine controls)
- In the fuse box on the drivers side (most of the rest of the loads in the front half of the car)
- The light switch assembly, remove the plastic sail panel on the side of the dash (all exterior lights)
- Under the back seat (loads in the back half of the car)

My 210 main under hood fuse box is about 1/3 full. There are many more positions than circuits used.