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Replacing the Fuse on the Mercedes M-Class W163

Model: Mercedes Classe M W163 - Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Cigarette lighter

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In this video, you will see some functions of the cigarette lighter socket, which in the Mercedes M-Class is increasingly used as a power source for electronic devices rather than for lighting cigarettes: this increases the chances of an overvoltage triggering the fuse protecting it. If this happens, position yourself in the front passenger seat, open the door, and locate two plastic screws at the bottom on the plastic trim.

Rotate them with a coin and open the cover of the fuse compartment.

In the top row, the first fuse from the right, yellow and rated at 20A, is for the cigarette lighter socket. Remove it and replace it with a new one, then close the cover.


Updated on 31 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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