JayantQuinlan

Hi guys, would like to know if a camshaft position sensor from the us designed for a 2005 c230K (w203, m271) would work for a 2005 C180K sport (w203, m271) from the Uk? hopefully someone can provide assistance.

turbonos7

I want to say that they are the same but i don't know enough to be able to guarantee this. From what I've read, the M271 in the C180 is the same as the one in the C230 except for the fuel/timing maps being more restrictive and also if I remember right there is also something with the compression ratio of the pistons and the pulley on the s/c but other than that the engines are the same. Logic would dictate that there is a strong possibility that they are... hopefully someone with more knowledge can chime in soon... Good Luck!

Moviela

AB Elektronik (Hella) makes the sensor for Mercedes. The 271 and 112 engines I know both use the same sensor in the USA. It is a two pin type with Mercedes part number A003-153-28-28. Check with your UK dealer to confirm the part number. In the USA you can buy the AB Elektronik sensor for $40.50 from Pelican Parts.

JayantQuinlan

thanks for the responses guys, i'm from Saint Lucia by the way (small island in the caribbean) and imported the car from england about 3 weeks ago. When I got the vehicle there was a CEL light on, hooked it up to a scan tool and got an error code for the MAF sensor (cant remember the code now) but continued driving it. A week ago it refused to start, it cranks, tries to start but nothing. hooked it up to the scan tool again and got a P0341 - camshaft position sensor. So now i need these two sensors. The thing is from the UK the price of these sensors are crazy 157 and 304 pounds respectively from the dealers. I realised they're cheaper in the US but wasnt sure if they were compatible. But the good news is i had a friend call a mercedes benz dealership in england and asked them if they were compatible and he said yes so I'm looking to get them from the US.

VVF

BTW, just to be sure - check the connections to camshaft magnets on the front of the engine (disconnect the connectors and check for signs of oil).
I could be that they are leaking and messing with the ECU.