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eBay voltage regulator failure (few months old, barely driven with)
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Re: Ebay voltage regulator (few months old, barely driven with).
ALL500, I forgot to ask... can you post a link to the eBay listing or the vendor?
Re: Ebay voltage regulator (few months old, barely driven with).
that's some bogus USA labeling. China will print damn near anything you want on a part, just ask em.
if you looked @ a Bosch reg vs that you would see they are VERY Different. that's a Bad thing
Stick w/ the real deal...definite concerns over the condition of your alt as a whole now.
jono
that's some bogus USA labeling. China will print damn near anything you want on a part, just ask em.
if you looked @ a Bosch reg vs that you would see they are VERY Different. that's a Bad thing
Stick w/ the real deal...definite concerns over the condition of your alt as a whole now.
jono
Probably depends which VR you are looking at, and for what amperage alternator.
OE MB # 002-154-85-06 appears to be Bosch 1-197-311-213, for 110-120A alternator (all E500E). It shows Made in GB in the Amazon photo below.
OE MB # 002-154-92-06 appears to be Bosch 1-197-311-242, for 143A-150A alternator. This appears to have switched production from GB to India.
Interestingly, the EPC shows 002-154-85-06 superceding to 002-154-92-06, but the old p/n may still be available from MB. (??) Seems you could probably use either one for the 110-120A alternators, but the later one is probably preferred for the 143-150A upgrades.
OE MB # 002-154-85-06 appears to be Bosch 1-197-311-213, for 110-120A alternator (all E500E). It shows Made in GB in the Amazon photo below.
OE MB # 002-154-92-06 appears to be Bosch 1-197-311-242, for 143A-150A alternator. This appears to have switched production from GB to India.
Interestingly, the EPC shows 002-154-85-06 superceding to 002-154-92-06, but the old p/n may still be available from MB. (??) Seems you could probably use either one for the 110-120A alternators, but the later one is probably preferred for the 143-150A upgrades.
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I just posted some notes about thisProbably depends which VR you are looking at, and for what amperage alternator.
OE MB # 002-154-85-06 appears to be Bosch 1-197-311-213, for 110-120A alternator (all E500E). It shows Made in GB in the Amazon photo below.
OE MB # 002-154-92-06 appears to be Bosch 1-197-311-242, for 143A-150A alternator. This appears to have switched production from GB to India.
Interestingly, the EPC shows 002-154-85-06 superceding to 002-154-92-06, but the old p/n may still be available from MB. (??) Seems you could probably use either one for the 110-120A alternators, but the later one is probably preferred for the 143-150A upgrades.
My 90A VR and 143A VR both have the same part number so it confused me. I cannot find a Made in GB VR anywhere, and I do not know much about Hella. FCP and Autohaus are selling the Beru brand, however I've never used their VRs before .
Any guidance on this is appreciated.
As always, thank you
Absolutely correct. All I see is made in India, but I don't want to use them.
Would you by any chance have a part number for Hella brand for the 143 amp alternator?
Thank you.
Thanks for the heads up on Beru.
It's going to be Hella or Bosch
Does the part number interchange with the Bosch number you need? Remember the 90A and 143-150A specify different units.
Correct. The screenshot part does not interchange. The Hella part I found is 5DR 004 242 041.
The 143A alternator was pulled from a 1995 S500.
The Bosch part number is 0021549206, however the one I saw in eBay is "made in Gremany", and the item shows "made in India"
That was their typo!
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The 143A alternator was pulled from a 1995 S500.
The Bosch part number is 0021549206, however the one I saw in eBay is "made in Gremany", and the item shows "made in India"
That was their typo!
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The old VR p/n (for 110-120A alternators) is showing up as available from Beru, but made in China, and priced very low (~$15 from most vendors). That doesn't bode well. The Behr may or may not be good stuff, but seems very few vendors have any in stock.
Beru link:
I'd be more interesting in shelling out for the OE MB part despite the $85 cost:
www.mboemparts.com
Beru link:
I'd be more interesting in shelling out for the OE MB part despite the $85 cost:
1998-2005 Mercedes-Benz Controller 002-154-85-06 | MB OEM Parts
1998-2005 Mercedes-Benz part # 002-154-85-06 - Controller
www.mboemparts.com
This is a situation where I'd go with the India-made Bosch part for $45 and see how it goes.....or if the Hella was made in a "good" country for that same price, I'd try that out. Second choice would be to go factory.
I see the Meyle is making the VRs, as well. Perhaps URO too.....
I see the Meyle is making the VRs, as well. Perhaps URO too.....
I was surprised to see on FCP that the Beru is now made in China, and I'm a tad bit weary of using Chinese electrical components, in my Mercedes.
I could either get the Hella regulator, shipped from England for $49.00, or fork out the $85.00 for the factory part.
I'm still sitting on the fence.
I could either get the Hella regulator, shipped from England for $49.00, or fork out the $85.00 for the factory part.
I'm still sitting on the fence.
It's not a lot of money so I would suggest going with the genuine MB part only.
That's eight thousand five hundred cents; that's a lot
I decided within a matter of minutes to get 2 from the dealer. We never know when they'll become NLA
That's eight thousand five hundred cents; that's a lot
I decided within a matter of minutes to get 2 from the dealer. We never know when they'll become NLA
Yes that's true! I have a new MB one on the shelf as a spare. 2011 made and in India (Bosch marked)
All my cars have rebuilt alternators anyway so this is extra insurance
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Well if the made in India one is what MB is selling, I guess you can't go wrong with that.
Thanks
Thanks
Unfortunately mboemparts.com does not have the VR
www.mboemparts.com
1998-2003 Mercedes-Benz Controller 002-154-92-06 | MB OEM Parts
1998-2003 Mercedes-Benz part # 002-154-92-06 - Controller
www.mboemparts.com
Order the #85:
www.mboemparts.com
1998-2005 Mercedes-Benz Controller 002-154-85-06 | MB OEM Parts
1998-2005 Mercedes-Benz part # 002-154-85-06 - Controller
www.mboemparts.com
The alternator is 143A. Are you suggesting that I can use #85 instead of #92?
I'm 99% certain that yes, #85 should work. The EPC shows #85 superceded to #92. I would be surprised if there were any issues using #85 with a 143A-150A unit.
That's good news for me.I'm 99% certain that yes, #85 should work. The EPC shows #85 superceded to #92. I would be surprised if there were any issues using #85 with a 143A-150A unit.
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