Located behind front bumper. Although very small and seemingly insignificant, this is a critical sensor, as it signals ambient/outside air temperature to the engine control module.
ONLY FOR MODELS WITH 220 AMP ALTERNATOR - DO NOT TRY TO USE THIS ON A 180 AMP ALTERNATOR, IT WON'T WORK
If you have had continuing sluggish starts and other electrical problems and you are certain that you have a strong alternator, generating an output of 14V, you may want to look closely at your positive battery cable. This is often a common area of electrical trouble, especially for internal corrosion.
This is often a common area of
electrical trouble and is commonly referred to as the infamous "Y
cable"
The
220 Amp alternators are used on those models with a secondary A/C
compressor (Roof-mounted A/C units). If in doubt, look at the black
plastic backing plate on the alternator. It will be marked either 180A
or 220A.
This
is the third revision of this cable/harness by Mercedes. Both of the
previous units have been discontinued, and should no longer be
installed. This cable is the most current revision.906 440 96 37 and 906 440 84 55, are both obsolete
If you have had continuing sluggish starts and other electrical problems and you are certain that you have a strong alternator, generating an output of 14V, you may want to look closely at your positive battery cable. This is often a common area of electrical trouble, especially for internal corrosion.
ONLY FOR MODELS WITH 180 AMP ALTERNATOR- DO NOT TRY TO USE THIS ON A 220 AMP ALTERNATOR, IT WON'T WORK
If in doubt, look at the back of the black
plastic back cover on your alternator. It will be marked either 180A
or 220A.
If you have had continuing sluggish starts and other electrical problems and you are certain that you have a strong alternator, generating an output of 14V, you may want to look closely at your positive battery cable/harness, especially for internal corrosion on the copper braiding.
This can be a common occurrence in older cables.
This is often a common area of electrical trouble and is commonly referred to as the infamous "Y cable"
This is the fourth revision of this cable by Mercedes. All three of the previous units have been discontinued and should no longer be installed.
This cable is the most current revision. 906 440 14 09, 906 440 35 38 and 906 440 81 55, are all obsolete.
