{"product_id":"mercedes-kraftstoffdruckregler-druckregler-0438161001-bosch-w126-r129-w124-w201-1","title":"Mercedes fuel pressure regulator pressure regulator 0438161001 BOSCH W126 R129 W124 W201","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;\"\u003eFuel system pressure regulator of the Bosch KE-Jetronic, part number 0438161001, for the 8-valve four-cylinder engines (M102) and 12-valve six-cylinder engines (M103) in the model series W201, W124, W126, R107 and R129.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#cfd3dc;\"\u003eGenuine part  ·  Fits M102 and M103  ·  \u003cstrong style=\"color:#c69a3a;\"\u003e5.3 bar system pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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\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 with signs of use, see product photos. The function test on the purpose-built test bench is shown above as a test seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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 of approx. 5.3 bar constant and provides sufficient residual holding pressure after switching off – this prevents hot-start problems and vapor lock. This version is intended for the 8-valve four-cylinder engines (M102) and 12-valve six-cylinder engines (M103).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pressure regulator sits in the engine bay on the fuel distributor or in the KE-Jetronic return line and is bolted in there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eHow can you tell a fuel pressure regulator is defective?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarting problems with a hot engine (hot-start problems)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVapor lock in the fuel system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluctuating or dropping system pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough idle due to lack of residual holding pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eCompatible vehicles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e190 W201 (1\/1982 – 8\/1993):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e190 E 1.8 (201.018)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e190 E 2.0 (201.024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e190 E 2.3 (201.028)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e190 E 2.6 (201.029)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW124 sedan \/ coupe \/ T-model (1984 – 1993):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200 E (124.021)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200 CE (124.041)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200 TE (124.081)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e230 E (124.023)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e230 CE (124.043)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e230 TE (124.083)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e260 E (124.026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 E (124.030)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 CE (124.050)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 TE (124.090)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW124 4MATIC:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e260 E 4MATIC (124.226)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 E 4MATIC (124.230)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 TE 4MATIC (124.290)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS-Class W126 (1985 – 1991):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e260 SE (126.020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 SE (126.024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 SEL (126.025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSL R107 (until 8\/1989):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 SL (107.041)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSL R129 (from 1989):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 SL 12V (129.060)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBosch part number of this pressure regulator: 0438161001, Mercedes comparison number A0000780392. Other numbers in the 0438 161 0xx series – 0438161006 (A0000781089) and 0438161013 (A0000781189) – belong to other engine variants (see not to be confused with, below).\u003c\/p\u003e\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;\"\u003eThere are several similar-looking Bosch pressure regulators in the 0438 161 0xx series with different system pressures. This number 0438161001 (Mercedes A0000780392) is the 5.3 bar version for M102\/M103. Please compare the suffix number of your old part 1:1.\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\u003e16-valve 190 E 2.3-16 \/ 2.5-16 \/ Evolution (M102 16V) – these use 0438161006 (A0000781089)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24V six-cylinder (300 E-24, 300 CE-24, 300 SL-24) and V8 engines (420\/500\/560) – these use 0438161013 (A0000781189), 6.3 bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiesel and carburetor models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrohydraulic pressure actuator \/ actuator on the fuel distributor – this is a different component\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know if this pressure regulator fits my vehicle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe exact suffix number 0438161001 is decisive – please compare it with the old part 1:1 before buying, as similar versions with different system pressure exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the part new or used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThis is a used genuine part with signs of use (see product photos), which was tested on a purpose-built test bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the regulator also fit 16V or 24V engines?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eNo. For those, the different numbers 0438161006 or 0438161013 with different system pressure apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated categories:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/w201\"\u003eW201\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/w124\"\u003eW124\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/w126\"\u003eW126\u003c\/a\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKFZTeile-Thot\u003c\/strong\u003e specialises in spare parts for Mercedes classic cars. 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