Diagnostic Output
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1999 Mercedes-Benz C230. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Turn ignition off. Disconnect A/C push-button control unit connectors. Connect socket box to A/C push-button control unit. Connect DVOM negative lead to socket box terminal No. 12 and positive lead to terminal No. 17. Turn ignition on. If DVOM does not indicate 11-14 volts, check diagnostic output circuit. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If circuit is okay, replace A/C push-button control unit. See A/C PUSH-BUTTON CONTROL UNIT under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.