Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a family of light commercial vehicles. First-generation models were produced in Germany from 1995 to 2006 as the successor to the TN platform, with production continuing in Argentina through 2011. In this article, we will take a detailed look at the power distribution and fuse box diagrams for the first-generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (body series W901 / W902 / W903 / W904 / W905) spanning the 1995 through 2006 model years.
Below you will find the locations and photographs of the power distribution boxes. The fuses protecting the “Cigarette Lighter” and “Fuel Pump” circuits are highlighted in bold.
Passenger Compartment Fuse Boxes
Two power distribution boxes are located in the passenger compartment to protect the vehicle's electrical circuits.
Fuse Box #1 (Main)
The main power distribution box is located beneath the steering column, behind a removable plastic cover panel.
The photograph above shows a representative overview.
| Main Fuse Box Assignment Diagram (Pre-Facelift Models up to 2000) | ||
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| No. | Rating (A) | Circuit Description / Protected Components |
| 1 | 15 | Right parking lamp, right tail lamp |
| 2 | 15 | Right headlight high beam |
| 3 | 15 | Left headlight high beam, high beam indicator light |
| 4 | 15 | Reverse lamps |
| 5 | 15 | Brake lamps |
| 6 | 20 | Windshield wiper motor |
| 7 | 15 | Horn, heated rear window, accessory relay (Circuit 15) |
| 8 | 20 | Interior lighting, cigarette lighter, radio battery feed (Circuit 30) |
| 9 | 15 | Digital clock, hazard warning lights, parking lamps |
| 10 | 15 | Instrument cluster illumination, license plate lamp, daytime running lights (DRL) |
| 11 | 15 | Left parking lamp, left tail lamp |
| 12 | 15 | Right headlight low beam |
| 13 | 15 | Left headlight low beam |
| 14 | 15 | Front fog lamps, rear fog lamp |
| 15 | 15 | Radio ignition feed (Circuit 15) |
| 16-18 | - | Auxiliary / optional equipment reserves |
| Relay Module Assignments | ||
| R1 | Windshield wiper relay | |
| R2 | Turn signal / hazard flasher relay | |
In 2000, the vehicle underwent a mid-cycle facelift.
| Main Fuse Box Assignment Diagram (Facelift Models, 2000–2006) | ||
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| No. | Rating (A) | Circuit Description / Protected Components |
| 1 | 10 | Right parking lamp, right tail lamp |
| 2 | 10 | Right headlight high beam |
| 3 | 10 | Left headlight high beam, high beam indicator light |
| 4 | 10 | Reverse lamps |
| 5 | 10 | Brake lamps |
| 6 | 20 | Windshield wiper motor |
| 7 | 15 | Horn, heated rear window, accessory relay (Circuit 15) |
| 8 | 20 | Interior lighting, cigarette lighter, radio battery feed (Circuit 30) |
| 9 | 15 | Digital clock, hazard warning lights, parking lamps |
| 10 | 10 | Instrument cluster illumination, license plate lamp, daytime running lights (DRL) |
| 11 | 10 | Left parking lamp, left tail lamp |
| 12 | 10 | Right headlight low beam |
| 13 | 10 | Left headlight low beam |
| 14 | 15 | Front fog lamps, rear fog lamp |
| 15 | 10 | Radio ignition feed (Circuit 15) |
| 16 | 25 | Diesel engine control unit (ECU) (Circuit 30) |
| 17 | 15 | Engine control unit (ECU) (Circuit 30) |
| 18 | 15 | Ignition switch feed (Circuit 15) |
| 19 | 15 | Fuel pump supply feed (Circuit 30) |
| 20 | 15 | Climate control / heater control panel (Circuit 30) |
| 21 | 30 | Front heater blower motor (Circuit 30) |
| Relay Module Assignments | ||
| R1 | Windshield wiper relay | |
| R2 | Turn signal / hazard flasher relay | |
| R3 | Engine management relay | |
Auxiliary Fuse Box #2
The front heater blower motor fuse is located in the auxiliary fuse box beneath the driver's seat. On vehicles equipped with optional features, additional fuses and relays are also housed in this distribution box. Specific assignments vary depending on the vehicle's trim and equipment level.
| Auxiliary Fuse Box Assignment Diagram | ||
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| R1 | Horn relay | |
| R2 | Auxiliary / optional equipment relay | |
| R3 | Auxiliary coolant pump relay | |
| No. | Circuit Description / Protected Components | Rating (A) |
| 1 | Instrument cluster (combination instrument) | 7.5 |
| 2 | Auxiliary heater | 25 |
| 3 | Warning chime / buzzer | 7.5 |
| 4 | Warning chime / buzzer | 7.5 |
| 5 | Auxiliary heater control unit | 10 |