Mercedes C230 Fuel Relay Location
by Cassandra TribeWhen a vehicle's ignition key is turned to the "On" position and no sound can be heard from the fuel pump, then the problem is may be a faulty fuel relay. Replacing a fuel relay is easy, but finding the fuel relay may take a little more time, depending on the make and model of the car. The Mercedes C230 fuel relay location is easy to access.
Step 1
Park the car and press the trunk release button.
Step 2
Open the trunk and use a flat-head screwdriver to pry the clips holding the trunk carpet in place on the driver's-side wall inside the trunk.
Step 3
Remove the fuse box panel cover screws, using a Phillips-head screwdriver, and lift off the cover, which will expose the rear fuse box and fuel relay. The fuel relay is plugged into the fuse box from the outside, on the side, toward the front of the car.
References
- Misterfixit.com: Electric Fuel Pump Relays can Fail Causing Hard Starting
- "Mercedes Benz C-class Fuse/Relay Schematic"; Mercedes Benz USA; New Jersey; 2005
- Car and Driver: Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor - Short Take Road Test
Tips
- Keep a spare fuel relay in the glove compartment and a small set of screwdrivers. Replacing a fuel relay takes minutes and can be done anywhere. Having one on hand will prevent you from being stranded.
Things You'll Need
- Flat-head screwdriver
- Phillips-head screwdriver
Warnings
- Never use a fuel relay that is not specifically designed for the year C230 being worked on. The wrong relay can cause serious electrical damage.
Writer Bio
Cassandra Tribe has worked in the construction field for over 17 years and has experience in a variety of mechanical, scientific, automotive and mathematical forms. She has been writing and editing for over 10 years. Her areas of interest include culture and society, automotive, computers, business, the Internet, science and structural engineering and implementation.
