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1995-2003 Mercedes Vito (MK 1, W638)

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Mercedes Vito (1995-2003 / MK 1, W638)
Where are the fuses located in the Mercedes Vito?
On board the Mercedes Vito, the fuses are divided between two fuse boxes installed in the vehicle: in this type of vehicle, you will find two boxes that serve …Read all…
Posted on 21 October 2026 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Vito (1995-2003 / MK 1, W638)
How to change the engine oil and filter on a Mercedes Vito W638
To change the oil on a Mercedes Vito W638, it is advisable to slightly warm the engine, then open the bonnet and unscrew the oil cap to facilitate draining. …Read all…
Posted on 2 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Vito (1995-2003 / MK 1, W638)
Layout and Positioning of the Internal Fuse Box on the Mercedes Vito
In this guide, discover how to access the internal fuse box of the Mercedes Vito, retrieving the diagram and layout. First, open the driver's side front door …Read all…
Posted on 20 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Vito (1995-2003 / MK 1, W638)
Oil and Filter Change on a Mercedes Vito W638
Let's see how to change the oil and filter on a Mercedes Vito W638: open the bonnet and unscrew the oil cap to facilitate drainage, then lift the vehicle and …Read all…
Posted on 12 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Vito (1995-2003 / MK 1, W638)
How to Change the Engine Oil and Filter in a Mercedes Vito
To replace the engine oil and filter in a Mercedes Vito, bring the engine to operating temperature and switch it off. After safely lifting the vehicle, unscrew …Read all…
Posted on 7 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Vito (1995-2003 / MK 1, W638)
How to Convert a Mercedes Vito into a Camper
The Mercedes Vito is undoubtedly one of the vehicles best suited for conversion into a camper, given its relatively compact size and practicality in tight …Read all…
Posted on 6 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Vito (1995-2003 / MK 1, W638)
How to Change the Engine Oil in a Mercedes Vito 1
Before proceeding with the engine oil replacement following the steps shown in the video, ensure you have all the necessary equipment, including a new filter. …Read all…
Posted on 5 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Vito (1995-2003 / MK 1, W638)
How to replace the pollen filter on the Mercedes Vito W638
On the Mercedes Vito W638, access the pollen filter by moving the central glove compartment, which is a snap-in module; this is not the glove compartment …Read all…
Posted on 1 June 2026 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Vito (1995-2003 / MK 1, W638)
What is the purpose of the fuse diagram in the Mercedes Vito w638?
In the presentation available here, we see the Mercedes Vito w638, a multi-van or goods transport vehicle. The aforementioned vehicle is equipped with two fuse …Read all…
Posted on 28 May 2026 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Vito (1995-2003 / MK 1, W638)
What is the correct fuse diagram for the Mercedes Vito W638?
In this video, you will find all the complete diagrams and the positioning of the fuses and relays for your Mercedes Vito W638. As shown in the video, there …Read all…
Posted on 18 May 2026 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Vito (1995-2003 / MK 1, W638)
How to Change the Battery of a Mercedes Vito
In this guide, we will see the instructions that will allow us to remove and replace the battery of the Mercedes Vito. First, open the left front door and …Read all…
Posted on 1 April 2026 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Vito (1995-2003 / MK 1, W638)
How to Replace the Battery in a Mercedes Vito
These brief and simple steps will show you how to remove and replace the battery in a Mercedes Vito. First, locate the battery, which is positioned under the …Read all…
Posted on 1 April 2026 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Vito (1995-2003 / MK 1, W638)
Where are the Fuses Located in a Mercedes Vito?
Inside the Mercedes Vito, each fuse box serves to contain the fuses that manage the operation of the devices: the first will be located in the lower central …Read all…
Posted on 13 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Vito (1995-2003 / MK 1, W638)
Where are the Fuses in the Mercedes Vito?
Inside the three fuse boxes installed in the Mercedes Vito, you will find the fuses, all located within the cabin: the first is located in the lower central …Read all…
Posted on 11 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Vito (1995-2003 / MK 1, W638)
How to change the water pump on the Mercedes Vito W638
In this video, we can see how to change the water pump on a 2002 Mercedes Vito W638. To access this component, it is necessary to lift the vehicle, …Read all…
Posted on 10 January 2026 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Vito (1995-2003 / MK 1, W638)
How to reset the service in the Mercedes Vito van?
In this tutorial we can see how to reset the service in the Mercedes Vito van, an extremely simple and quick operation, to be carried out only once all …Read all…
Posted on 8 October 2025 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Vito (1995-2003 / MK 1, W638)
How to replace the air filter of the Mercedes Vito W638
Let's see how to change the air filter on a Mercedes Vito W638: the filter is located in a black plastic box on the right side of the engine compartment; there …Read all…
Posted on 4 October 2025 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Vito (1995-2003 / MK 1, W638)
How to replace the stabilizer bar links on a Mercedes Vito W638
Let's see how to replace the stabilizer bar links on a Mercedes Vito W638: loosen the front wheel nuts with the car on the ground and then lift it up, resting …Read all…
Posted on 26 August 2025 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Vito (1995-2003 / MK 1, W638)
Where is the fuse box of the Mercedes Vito W638 located?
If you own a Mercedes Vito W638 and need access to the fuses but don't know where the box containing them is located, all you have to do is follow the steps …Read all…
Posted on 21 July 2025 by ScegliAuto
Mercedes Vito (1995-2003 / MK 1, W638)
Fuse box and fuse diagram of the Mercedes Vito
These short and simple instructions will show us the positioning and the fuse layout of the Mercedes Vito. First of all, we get on board the vehicle and start …Read all…
Posted on 8 July 2025 by ScegliAuto
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Glow plugs, as the name suggests, raise the temperature of the engine in diesel vehicles to allow for easier starting. The manufacturer, in this case, Fiat for the Ducato 2.3 Multijet, specifies how often they should be replaced, and a warning light will illuminate when it's time. This work is carried out under the bonnet. First, remove the upper engine cover, then lift the coil and, using a socket wrench of the appropriate size, unscrew the glow plug to remove it from the base, followed by installing the new one.

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