Frequently Asked Questions - Read This First!

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From time to time people post a new topic to ask a question that has been previously answered in older threads. Keep in mind there is nothing wrong with renewing an old topic for clarification, but please use the Search feature first! Please search before creating a new topic. Also, if you are going to ask for help, please make sure your profile is updated with your current car, and that you mention the year and model 190 that you own.

This is also a Frequently Asked Questions thread, so here's the FAQ:
1. North American eBay Listings
2. Worldwide eBay Listings.
3. Adding An After Market Radio
4. How To Route Your Sub Wiring
5. w201 ROTM Discussion
6. NAm -> Euro DIY Step-By-Step
7. Picture Posting Walkthough - DIY!
8. DIY: Adding An Armrest
9. DIY: Making Custom Hat Rack Grills
10. DIY: Custom Tweeter Pods
11. DIY: Door Panel Removal
12. w201 *PDF Manual
13. Mercedes 190 E D 201 Heater Core Removal and Install Tutorial
14. DIY W201 Transmission Modulator Removal, Replace, Trobleshooting & Common Problems
15. Front Wheel Bearings: A step by step pictorial
16. w201 Vacuum Diagrams/Vac Support
17. DIY Mercedes W201 190 Front and Rear Suspension including springs shocks struts

Also, here are some commonly requested part numbers:
1. Front Windshield Sticker - 129 584 0838
Both of the following 2 parts are at the throttle side end
2. Accelerator cable guide - 202 301 00 93
3. Accelerator cable rubber buffer - 201 301 02 85
4. Hood Badge (Holds Insert On) - 201 880 00 88
5. Sportline Badges - A201 817 13 20
6. MB Saftey Triangle - 140-590-0212
7. Mounting Bracket for Euro Safety Triangle - 140-890-00-14
8. Map Pocket to Replace Cassette Holders - 201 683 00 91
9. Euro Impact Strip - 201 885 14 21

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Fuse Designation USA
Cover Part No. 201 540 03 82

1
Blue
Blower Motor, Air Condition Compressor, switch over valve idle stabilization, relay auxillary fan term. 86, control unit/ water pump/ climate control system

2
White

3
Red
Auxiliary Fan

4
White
High Beam right, High Beam Indicator

5
White
High Beam Left

6
Red
Heated Rear Window

7
Red
Window Lift front left, rear right

8
Red
Window Lift front right, rear left

9 (bridged with #10)
Backup lamp, stop lamp, instrument cluster

10
Red
Electromagnetic clutch engine fan, emission control, washer nozzle heater, tach, cruise control, outside mirror, temp gauge outside, (seat heating front)

11
White
Turn signal lamp, horn, warning monitor term, 8, control unit/switchover valve climate control system

12
White
Roof light rear, central locking system, (relay seat adjustment term.86)

13
Red
Diagnostic, hazard warning system, clock, trunk light, roof light front, illuminated vanity light, radio, automatic antenna

14
White
Parking/tail light right / warning buzzer, license plate/ instrument /hazard warning switch/ heater and ventilation controls illumination (rocker switches/ shift plate/ radio illumination

15
White
Parking/tail light left

16
White
Fog light

17
White
Low Beam right

18
White
Low Beam left

19
Red
Cigar lighter, glove box light, switch heated rear window, radio, sliding roof

20
Red
Windshield wiper and washer, optical horn

8A White
16A Red
25A Blue

Removing the box cover can perplex the first timer . . . First, unlatch the front cover latch, then use a flat bladed screwdriver to pry the large metal rear latch up. Then pinch/squeeze the large metal rear latch to disengage it from the hinge. Lift and angle the cover forward, towards the engine bay, and you should be able to remove the cover with resorting to a torch and cutting attachments on the dremel . . .Thanks to MTI from 190revolution.net