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005 151 06 01 – Starter Pinion, Solenoid Switch OE by Mercedes-Benz

Description

005 151 06 01 – A0051510601 – Starter pinion, solenoid switch OE by Mercedes-Benz
The starter motor is a high-torque 12V electrical device responsible for initiating the internal combustion engine’s cranking cycle. When the ignition is engaged, the starter’s solenoid pushes the drive pinion gear to mesh with the engine’s flywheel or flexplate, spinning the crankshaft to start the combustion process. This specific part (OEM 005 151 06 01) typically features a 9-tooth or 10-tooth drive gear and a power rating ranging from 1.2kW to 2.2kW depending on the specific engine application. It is a critical component for vehicle ignition, often manufactured by Bosch as a Permanent Magnet Direct Drive (PMDD) or Gear Reduction (PMGR) unit.
Compatibility:
This part is primarily used in Mercedes-Benz vehicles and select Chrysler models from the mid-1990s to the late 2000s, including:

  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W202/W203) models C220, C230, and C240 from 1994-2005;
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R170) SLK230 Kompressor from 1998-2004;
  • Mercedes-Benz ML-Class (W163) ML320 from 1998-2003;
  • Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210/W211) E320 from 1998-2005;
  • Mercedes-Benz G-Class (W463) G500 and G55 AMG from 2002-2009; and the
  • Chrysler Crossfire (3.2L V6) from 2004-2008.