{"product_id":"mercedes-w116-tankgeber-kraftstoffgeber-1165420304-vdo-s-klasse-280-s-350-450-se","title":"Mercedes W116 fuel level sender 1165420304 VDO S-Class 280 S 350 450 SE","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;\"\u003eGenuine VDO fuel level sender 1165420304 for the Mercedes W116 S-Class – 280 S, 350 SE, 450 SE\/SEL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#cfd3dc;\"\u003eGenuine VDO part  ·  Professionally refurbished  ·  \u003cstrong style=\"color:#c69a3a;\"\u003e5-year warranty\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\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;\"\u003e5-year warranty on this refurbished part\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eShould there be a problem: send in the part – we will repair or replace it. In addition, a 60-day return policy and free shipping within Germany apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eFunction and location\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe fuel level sender sits as a dip tube in the fuel tank and converts the fill level into a resistance value: a float guides the wiper block along the tensioned resistance wire, and the fuel gauge in the instrument cluster follows this value. A separate contact switches on the warning light once the reserve level is reached. The labyrinth in the tube dampens fuel slosh during cornering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screwed into the fuel tank from above, accessible from the trunk under a cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eUsed part or refurbished part?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px 8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;\"\u003eStandard used part\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;\"\u003eThis refurbished part\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px 8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAgeing of float and contacts unknown, installed untested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCompletely disassembled, cleaned and inspected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px 8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eResistance wire worn or aged, gauge inaccurate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eNew genuine resistance wire fitted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px 8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eWiper and plug contacts oxidized or worn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e5e9;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eWiper and plug contacts reworked\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eHow can you tell a defective fuel level sender?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel gauge shows an incorrect or fluctuating fill level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel gauge needle sticks or moves erratically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReserve warning light does not switch on, or stays on permanently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGauge stays permanently on full or empty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:22px 0 8px;\"\u003eCompatible vehicles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW116 S-Class (09\/1972–1980):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e280 S (116.020)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e280 SE, SEL (116.024\/025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e350 SE, SEL (116.028\/029)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e450 SE (116.032)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e450 SEL (116.033)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e450 SEL 6.9 (116.036)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 SD (116.120)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe part number of this fuel level sender is 1165420304 (Mercedes number 116 542 03 04). Identification is via the VDO group marking 817\/10\/1 on the dip tube, which corresponds to VDO number 224-817-010-005R; the dip tube also carries the date code 2.74.\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;\"\u003ePlease compare the part number and tube length: identification is via the VDO group marking 817\/10\/1 on the dip tube, which corresponds to VDO number 224-817-010-005R and therefore Mercedes number 116 542 03 04. The dip tube also carries the date code 2.74. Please compare the number and tube length of your old sender 1:1 before buying.\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\u003eW123, W126 and W124 – separate part numbers with a different tube length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW108\/W109 and W114\/W115 (\/8) – different flange mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR107 from 08\/1976 (107 542 08 04)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAftermarket parts from third-party suppliers\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\u003eWhat's included in the scope of delivery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe exact scope of delivery is shown in the product photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I tell whether this fuel level sender fits my W116?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eIdentification is via the VDO group marking 817\/10\/1 on the dip tube (VDO number 224-817-010-005R, Mercedes number 116 542 03 04) as well as the date code 2.74 on the dip tube. Compare the number and tube length of your old sender before buying, or send us your chassis number and model year for a free check.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated categories:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/w116\"\u003eW116\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kraftstoffsystem\"\u003eFuel system \u0026amp; injection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKFZTeile-Thot\u003c\/strong\u003e specialises in spare parts for Mercedes classic cars. Free shipping within Germany, 60-day return policy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VDO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55042786394441,"sku":"60822","price":249.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/5344\/8777\/files\/57_c4acb82d-a0c2-424a-b41c-b37b3fd2d450.jpg?v=1787304561","url":"https:\/\/kfzteile-thot.de\/en\/products\/mercedes-w116-tankgeber-kraftstoffgeber-1165420304-vdo-s-klasse-280-s-350-450-se","provider":"KFZTeile-Thot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}