Mercedes-Benz G-Class W463 Fuse Box & Relay 1989-2006
Mercedes W463 G-Class (Gelandewagen) is the legendary Mercedes-Benz SUV that has been produced since 1979 to the present in several generations and updates. In this material, we will present a description of the fuses and relays for the Mercedes Gelendvagen 463 with box diagrams and locations for the second generation of the model, which is produced in 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 (before restyling) and 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 (restyling). Select the fuse responsible for the cigarette lighter.
The location of the boxes and the purpose of the elements in them may differ from those presented and depend on the year of manufacture and the level of electrical equipment of your car.
Passenger compartment
Fuse box in panel
The fuse box is located in the left end of the dashboard behind a protective cover.
Box example
Diagram
Assignment
| 21 | 30A Front left door control unit |
| 22 | 30A Front right door control unit |
| 23 | 5A Rear local lighting lamp |
| 24 | 20A Brush deicer |
| 25 | 10A Heated driver’s seat |
| 26 | 7.5A Voltage converter |
| 27 | 30A Driver seat power adjustment control unit |
| 28 | 30A Accessory connector |
| 29 | Spare |
| 30 | 40A Air conditioner |
| 31 | 20A Electronic ignition switch |
| 32 | 30A Rear left door control unit |
| 33 | 30A Rear right door control unit |
| 34 | 7.5A Cell phone system |
| 35 | 30A auxiliary heater |
| 36 | 15A Spare |
| 37 | 30A Vacuum pump (differential lock actuator) |
| 38 | 40A Power passenger seat |
| 39 | 7.5A Transfer box control unit |
| 40 | Spare |
| 41 | 7.5A Air conditioner |
| 42 | 15A Instrument panel |
| A | 15A Not used |
| B | 10A Output 87 ABS control unit |
| C | Spare |
| D | 5A Accessory switch, brake light switch |
| E | Spare |
| F | 20A Rear seat heater |
| G | 20A Condenser fan |
| H | 30A Condenser fan |
Fuse and relay box under the dashboard
On the passenger side, at the bottom of the instrument panel, is the main fuse and relay box.
To access, remove the protective cover.
Type 1
In this type, the fuse and relay box is installed upside down.
Photo example
Diagram
Designation
| 43a | 15A Horn |
| 43b | 15A Horn |
| 44 | 5A Cellular telephony |
| 45 | 10A Airbag |
| 46 | 20A Wiper |
| 47 | 15A Cigarette lighterBacklight |
| 48 | 15A Ignition coil |
| 49 | 10A Airbag |
| 50 | 5A Spare |
| 51 | 7.5A Air conditioning, automatic transmission control unit |
| 52 | 15A Starter |
| 53 | 15A Cooling fan |
| 54 | 15A Heater fan |
| 55 | 7.5A Automatic transmission control unit |
| 56 | 7.5A Automatic transmission selector controller |
| 57 | 5A Electronic ignition switch |
| 58 | 40A Fuse block (8 pcs.) |
| 59 | 50A ABS return pump |
| 60 | 40A ABS modulator |
| 61 | 15A Spare |
| 62 | 5A LDS system |
| 63 | 5A Spare |
| 64 | 10A Audio system |
| 65 | 40A Secondary air pump |
| I | horn relay |
| K | relay circuit 87 |
| L | wiper control relay (speed) |
| M | relay circuit 15R |
| N | relay circuit 15 |
| O | air pump relay |
| P | relay circuit 15 |
| Q | wiper switch relay |
| R | relay circuit 87 |
| S | starter relay |
The fuse number 47 at 15A is responsible for the cigarette lighter.
Type 2
Diagram
Allocation
| 1 | 7.5A Left clearance |
| 2 | 7.5A Right clearance |
| 3 | 15A Fog lights rear, front |
| 4 | 7.5A High left light |
| 5 | 7.5A High beam right, high beam indicator |
| 6 | 7.5A Low left light |
| 7 | 7.5A Dipped right light |
| 8 | 15A Front cleaner and washer, reversing lamp |
| 9 | 20A Furnace, glove compartment and interior lighting, recirculation |
| 10 | 7.5A Stop lights, differential lock, instrument cluster, injector heating 15A Cruise control |
| 11 | 15A Turn signals, signal, heated mirrors |
| 12 | 15A Rear cleaner and washer |
| 13 | 10A Dashboard, emergency gang, front lights, clock, radio |
| 14 | 20A Rear heating, rear window lighting |
| 15 | 15A Cigarette lighter radio, airbags |
| 16 | 15A Central lock |
| 17 | 7.5A Kick-down |
| 18 | 10A Headlight washer |
| 19 | 7.5A Fan and air conditioner |
| 20 | 15A Additional heater glow plug |
| 21 | 20A Additional heater control unit, auxiliary heater fan |
| 22 | 25A Seat heating |
| 23 | 30A Additional air conditioning fan |
| 24 | 25A Heated windshield 25A Front right and rear left power windows |
| 25 | 15A Temperature switch, oil temperature sensor 25A Front left and rear right power windows |
| 26 | 15A Control unit IFZ |
| 27 | 15A Clamping bar for special equipment, clamp 15 |
| 28 | |
| D3 | Interior lighting |
| D4 | |
| D5 | dipped beam |
| D6 | |
| A | 15A Sliding sunroof |
| B | 30A Front power window |
| S | 30A Rear power window |
| D | 25A Seat adjustment |
| E | 25A Seat adjustment |
| F | |
| G | |
| H | trailer socket |
The fuse number 15 to 15A is responsible for the cigarette lighter.
In this type, the relays are located behind this box.
Fuse and relay box in the tunnel
Another fuse and relay box is located between the front seats in the tunnel.
For access, it is necessary to remove the box cover (3) by turning the fastener (2). The box itself will look something like this.
Diagram
Appointment
| 1 | 30A Circuit connector 15R |
| 2 | 30A Circuit connector 15R |
| 3 | 5A TV – receiver |
| 4 | 15A Fuel pump |
| 5 | 20A spare |
| 6 | 20A spare |
| 7 | 20A spare |
| 8 | 7.5A Antenna, anti-theft siren, tilt sensor |
| 9 | 25A Top ceiling control panel |
| 10 | Rear window heater |
| 11 | spare |
| 12 | spare |
| 13 | Conclusion 15 bypass pump |
| 14 | Rear wiper |
| 15 | Filler flap drive |
| 16 | Voice control system |
| 17 | Trailer electrical circuit connection detection unit |
| 18 | Trailer circuit connector |
| 19 | Conclusion 30 bypass pump |
| 20 | Rear door lock drive |
| L | Fuel pump relay |
| M | Relay 2, terminal 15R |
| N | Relay reserve 2 |
| ABOUT | Relay reserve 1 |
| P | Rear defroster relay |
| Q | Relay 1, terminal 15R |
| R | Filler cap relay, polarity switch 1 |
| S | Filler cap relay, polarity switch 2 |
| K1 | Differential lock relay (K36) |
| K2 | ESP brake light suppression relay (K55) |
| K3 | High pressure switch/back pump ESP (K60) |
| K4 | Right auxiliary fan relay (K9/2) |
| K5 | Left auxiliary fan relay (K9/1) |
Luggage compartment
On the left side, in the luggage compartment, there are additional relay elements.
Example
Diagram
Decoding
- T – Central locking relay (CZ)
- U – N36 Gearbox output stage speed sensor
- V – K68 Rear window wiper relay
- W – K68 Rear window wiper relay
In some models, next to the battery, a high-power fuse box is also installed, made in the form of fuses.
Need a fuse designation in German? Check that.
That’s all. And if you have something to add – write in the comments.