Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor - Priced Each
- Mfg Part #
- 0081533528 0081533528
- ECS Part #
- ES#5506617
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Product Details
Your 2010-2012 Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC is a highly capable luxury SUV, relying on a complex exhaust aftertreatment system to neutralize emissions while delivering impressive torque to haul your family and cargo. To keep this system operating safely, your Engine Control Module (ECM) relies heavily on the Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) sensor.
Threaded directly into the exhaust system, this critical sensor acts as your ECM's thermometer. It provides real-time telemetry on the exact temperature of the exhaust gases exiting the OM642 3.0L V6 engine. The ECM uses this data to optimize the air-fuel mixture, prevent catastrophic overheating of the turbocharger, and ensure your catalytic converter and Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) operate safely within their thermal limits. When this sensor fails, the engine computer loses critical telemetry, immediately compromising engine performance and placing your expensive emissions system at risk.
Common Signs of a Failing EGT Sensor:
Check Engine Light & Fault Codes: The most immediate sign is an illuminated Check Engine Light on your dashboard. The ECM will detect abnormal temperature readings or electrical inconsistencies and log specific diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in the system.
Plummeting Fuel Economy: A faulty EGT sensor can send wildly inaccurate temperature readings, causing the ECM to improperly adjust the fuel-air mixture. This inefficient combustion leads directly to higher fuel consumption and reduced MPG.
Engine Performance Issues & Limp Mode: If the ECM receives incorrect, excessively high temperature data from a failing sensor, it will proactively reduce engine power to prevent potential overheating during heavy acceleration or high-load driving. This results in sluggish performance or forces your heavy SUV into a heavily restricted "limp mode."
ECS Tuning Recommends for GL350 Owners: Don't let a faulty sensor lead to poor fuel mileage or a completely clogged exhaust system! Replacing this EGT sensor on your 4Matic BlueTEC is a highly rewarding DIY fix, but it requires the right approach and the right tools.
Tech Tip: Because this sensor lives in an environment of extreme heat under the vehicle, the threads almost always seize inside the exhaust bung. Do not use a standard open-ended wrench or you will round off the hex head! You will need a specialized 17mm slotted socket to clear the wire harness. We highly recommend using the Schwaben 14mm/17mm Slotted Line Socket (ECS Part #: ES#4419184). Soak the base of the old sensor in a high-quality penetrating oil for several hours before attempting to break it loose, and always apply high-temp anti-seize to the threads of your new sensor!
Uncompromising Bosch OEM Quality (Part # 0986259047 / OE # 0081533528)
When dealing with the hyper-sensitive electronics that control your engine management system, you should never compromise with cheap, inferior aftermarket sensors. Manufactured in Bulgaria, this direct-replacement Bosch EGT sensor delivers the exact factory fitment and longevity your European diesel requires.
As one of the world's leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), Bosch sensors and modules can be found in almost every modern car on the planet. Since Robert Bosch founded the “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering” in Stuttgart, Germany in 1886, the company has been at the absolute forefront of automotive innovation. By choosing this OEM Bosch Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor, you are skipping the expensive dealer markup while guaranteeing perfect plug-and-play fitment, the factory-correct wire harness length, and the uncompromising accuracy and reliability your Mercedes-Benz demands.
This Part Fits the Following Vehicles
| Make | Model | Submodel | Engine | Year | Chasis | Special Fitment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Benz | GL320 | Bluetec 4Matic | V6 3.0L 642.820 | 2009 | 164.825 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Mercedes Benz | GL350 | Bluetec 4Matic | V6 3.0L 642.820 | 2010 | 164.825 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Mercedes Benz | GL350 | Bluetec 4Matic | V6 3.0L 642.820 | 2011 | 164.825 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Mercedes Benz | ML320 | Bluetec 4Matic | V6 3.0L 642.820 | 2009 | 164.125 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Mercedes Benz | ML350 | Bluetec 4Matic | V6 3.0L 642.820 | 2010 | 164.125 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Mercedes Benz | ML350 | Bluetec 4Matic | V6 3.0L 642.820 | 2011 | 164.125 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Mercedes Benz | R320 | Bluetec | V6 3.0L 642.870 | 2009 | 251.125 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Mercedes Benz | R350 | Bluetec 4Matic | V6 3.0L 642.870 | 2010 | 251.124 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
| Mercedes Benz | R350 | Bluetec 4Matic | V6 3.0L 642.870 | 2011 | 251.125 | Use vehicle selector to confirm fitment |
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