Aftermarket Parts

[Bay Leaf]

I now have a car with the M276 DE35 engine. In a previous post I asked the question about the reliability of the W112 engine, and someone mentioned about the crankshaft position sensor being about the only problem. So would I be wise to carry one as a spare for this engine and should I buy a OE one from Mercedes or a aftermarket one. I know with my previous car a Jaguar where electrics was concerned it was better to buy OE.
Any thoughts.

BL

 

[LostKiwi]

Bosch or MB only.
Carry one if you want but I don't carry one in any of the three cars I have that use that sensor.

 

[Wearsafoxhat]

Bosch or MB only.
Carry one if you want but I don't carry one in any of the three cars I have that use that sensor.

And the right tools to change it.

I have never carried a spare either but would buy a proper one as above.


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[alexanderfoti]

replacement can be a major MITA, not something that would be easily done on the roadside most of the time, but you can carry a spare if you want

 

[LostKiwi]

replacement can be a major MITA, not something that would be easily done on the roadside most of the time, but you can carry a spare if you want

That's what a big yellow taxi is for.

Easy enough if it comes out easily but they often don't as you know!

 

[Bay Leaf]

OK So what's the symptoms when they fail is it just that it won't start or does it go into limp mode. The only reason I started this thread is because I thought the sensor was problematic.
Next question is, where is it situated on the m276 engine. I can see a sensor to the bottom left of the crankshaft pulley. Is that the one.

BL

 

[alexanderfoti]

They cut out when hot, then restart after 20/30 minutes when they cool down.

 

[Wighty]

OK So what's the symptoms when they fail is it just that it won't start or does it go into limp mode. The only reason I started this thread is because I thought the sensor was problematic.
Next question is, where is it situated on the m276 engine. I can see a sensor to the bottom left of the crankshaft pulley. Is that the one.

BL

I changed mine just as a precaution , it was only £30 ish . I keep the old working one in the car just in case

 

[LostKiwi]

If you have an M276 I'd stop worrying.
It's not the same engine as an M112.