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2006 Mercedes Benz E500 Base
Electrical Component Locator: Switches
2006 Mercedes Benz E500 BaseSECTION Switches
SWITCHES LOCATION
| Component | Location |
|---|---|
| ATA (EDW) Hood Switch | Right front of engine compartment. |
| Brake Fluid Level Switch | In brake fluid reservoir. |
| Coolant Level Indicator Switch | Left front of engine compartment. |
| Door Contact Switch (Left Front) | Left "B" pillar. |
| Door Contact Switch (Left Rear) | Left "C" pillar. |
| Door Contact Switch (Right Front) | Right "B" pillar. |
| Door Contact Switch (Right Rear) | Right "C" pillar. |
| Kickdown Switch | Under accelerator pedal. |
| Load Compartment Limit Switch (Right) | Inside right "D" pillar. |
| Loading Floor Off Limit Switch (S150/2) | Integrated into automatic loading floor. See Figure . |
| Loading Floor ON Limit Switch (S150/1) | Integrated into automatic loading floor. See Figure . |
| Oil Level Switch | Left side of engine oil pan. |
| Parking Brake Indicator Switch | On parking brake assembly. |
| Pawl Rotary Tumbler Switch | Center of trunk lid. |
| Power Locking Switch | Center rear of trunk lid. |
| Seat Belt Buckle Restraint Systems Switch (Driver-Side) | In driver's seat belt buckle assembly. |
| Seat Belt Buckle Restraint Systems Switch (Passenger-Side) | In front passenger's seat belt buckle assembly. |
| Starter Lockout Contact | Integral to electric control unit. |
| Stoplight Switch | Left front upper footwell. |
| Trunk Lid Contact Switch | Center rear of trunk lid. |
| Trunk Lid External Operation Switch | Center of trunk lid. |
| Trunk Lid Lock Switch | Rear center of trunk. |
| UCP Carrier Motor Limit Switch | Under right front of center console. |
| Windshield Washer Fluid Level Indicator Switch | In washer fluid reservoir. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.