W211 "Cigar Lighter" Fuse

[nickgee]

Hi

It's a bit embarrasing really, but I need help to locate and change a fuse !

The front "cigar lighter" fuse popped a few days ago when an adaptor I was inserting fell apart. Big spark. Then nothing. The adaptor is now okay, and I know it's the cigar lighter that's blown by checking that the rear seat socket is fine.

So, should be pretty easy to sort out I thought!

Open up the manual. Seems like there are three fuse boxes - one in the boot, one in the cabin, and one in the engine. And, for the life of me I can't find the one in the cabin!

According to the manual, it's located in one of the side panels of the dash, but neither side seems to want to pop out, and I don't want to break something trying to force the issue.

I'm putting this down to the fact that it's really cold outside, and raining/snowing! Not my terminal stupidity.

Can someone please help me find the damn fuse box I need, and tell me how to get into it????

Thanks

 

[Satch]

It is indeed behind the "end panel" of the dashboard. If you open the door you will see that there is a small slot for levering it out with the flat of a screwdriver blade.

 

[Brian WH]

It is indeed behind the "end panel" of the dashboard. If you open the door you will see that there is a small slot for levering it out with the flat of a screwdriver blade.

Passenger Side mate.

 

[nickgee]

Thanks Guys. I'm feeling brave so I'll head out and start prising bits of the side of the dash!!!!

 

[Avi Padayachee]

Hi, so does anybody know where the actual fuse for the cigarette lighter, I need to replace the one in my car as well!