{"product_id":"bosch-0438161013-druckregler-ke-jetronic-mercedes-560sel-500sl-300ce-24-v8-24v","title":"Bosch 0438161013 pressure regulator KE-Jetronic Mercedes 560SEL 500SL 300CE-24 V8 24V","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#242833;border-radius:8px;padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 14px;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#c69a3a;\"\u003eBosch pressure regulator 0438161013 of the KE-Jetronic injection system for V8 engines (M116\/M117) and 24-valve six-cylinder engines (M104), including 560 SEL, 500 SL, 300 CE-24.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#cfd3dc;\"\u003eGenuine part  ·  Function tested on test bench  ·  \u003cstrong style=\"color:#c69a3a;\"\u003eOnly for V8 \u0026amp; 24V six-cylinder (6.3 bar)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f5f6f8;border:1px solid #e3e5e9;border-radius:999px;padding:5px 12px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Function tested\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f5f6f8;border:1px solid #e3e5e9;border-radius:999px;padding:5px 12px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e✓ Fully functional\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f6f8;border-left:4px solid #c69a3a;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eCondition of this part\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eUsed genuine part, function tested on a purpose-built test bench – fully functional. Signs of use are visible in the product photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eFunction and location\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fuel system pressure regulator is part of the Bosch KE-Jetronic injection system. It keeps the system pressure (approx. 6.3 bar) constant and provides sufficient residual holding pressure after the engine is switched off – this prevents hot-start problems and vapor lock in the fuel system. This is the version for the V8 engines (M116\/M117) and the 24-valve six-cylinder engines (M104).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pressure regulator is installed in the engine bay on the fuel distributor or in the KE-Jetronic return line, where it sits bolted in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eHow can you tell a pressure regulator is defective?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty with hot starts – the engine starts poorly or not at all when warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVapor lock in the fuel system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough idle or misfires due to fluctuating system pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarting problems due to lack of residual holding pressure after switching off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eCompatible vehicles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSL R107 (from 9\/1985):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e420 SL (107.047)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 SL (107.046)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e560 SL (107.048)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS-Class W126 sedan (from 9\/1985):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e420 SE \/ 420 SEL (126.034\/035)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 SE \/ 500 SEL (126.036\/037)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e560 SE \/ 560 SEL (126.038\/039)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS-Class C126 coupe (from 9\/1985):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e420 SEC (126.046)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 SEC (126.044)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e560 SEC (126.045)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW124 with M104 24V engine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 E-24 (124.031)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 CE-24 coupe (124.051)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 CE-24 cabriolet (124.061)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 TE-24 T-model (124.091)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSL R129:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 SL-24 (129.061)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500 SL – SL 500 from 6\/1993 (129.066)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bosch 0438161013, Mercedes comparison number A0000781189 (6.3 bar version).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f6f8;border-left:4px solid #c69a3a;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e⚠ Important: compare the part number before buying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eThe exact suffix number is decisive: this number 0438161013 (Mercedes A0000781189) is the 6.3 bar version for V8 engines (M116\/M117) and 24-valve six-cylinder engines (M104). Please compare the suffix number of your old part 1:1 – engine code and model year are decisive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eDoes not fit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12V six-cylinder 300 E \/ 300 CE \/ 300 SE (M103, until approx. 1992) – do not confuse with the 24-valve version, these use 0438161001 (A0000780392), 5.3 bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8-valve four-cylinder (190 E, 200–230 E) and 16-valve (2.3-16 \/ 2.5-16) – 0438161001 or 0438161006 respectively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eG-model (230 GE \/ 300 GE) and diesel models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eK-Jetronic vehicles up to 08\/1985 (e.g. 380 \/ 500 SE\/SEC up to 8\/1985)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this part fit your car?\u003c\/strong\u003e Send us the VIN (chassis number) and model year – we'll check it for free: \u003ca href=\"tel:+491798991069\"\u003e0179 8991069\u003c\/a\u003e (Mon–Fri 8 am–6 pm) or via our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/contact?thema=Ersatzteil\"\u003econtact form\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this pressure regulator also fit the 12-valve 300 E or 300 SE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eNo. The part number 0438161013 is the 6.3 bar version for V8 engines (M116\/M117) and 24-valve six-cylinder engines (M104). The 12-valve version (M103, until approx. 1992) needs the number 0438161001 (A0000780392, 5.3 bar) – please do not confuse them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWas the pressure regulator tested?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes, function tested on a purpose-built test bench – it is fully functional. Signs of use are visible in the product photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I return the part if it doesn't fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes, a 60-day return policy applies, shipping within Germany is free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated categories:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kraftstoffsystem\"\u003eFuel system \u0026amp; injection\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/druckregler\"\u003eFuel pressure regulators \u0026amp; dampers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKFZTeile-Thot\u003c\/strong\u003e specialises in spare parts for Mercedes classic cars. 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