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Exhaust Back Pressure Sensor (TT 05/14-C)

Publication date: 2014-05-01
Reference number: TT 05/14-C

EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE SENSOR

EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE SENSOR

DEALER TECH TOPICS; MAY 2014

Reference Number(s): TT 05/14-C, Date of Issue:  May 2014 updated from March
MERCEDES-BENZ: All Models with Engine OM642 & OM651
GROUP: 07.04 - Sender, Feeler, Sensors

TOPIC

Exhaust Back Pressure Sensor (Call-out in wiring diagram: B60 or B60/4) actual value reading 300-400 mbar less than other pressure sensors with Key On Engine Off. Also, Check Engine Lamp (CEL) w/ DTCs for implausible exhaust back-pressure value and vehicle in Limp home mode

CAUSE / EXPLANATION

Two types of exhaust back-pressure sensors are currently in production: Relative and Absolute styles.

  1. Absolute Exhaust Back-Pressure Sensor PN's OM642 & OM651: 009-153-52-28.
  2. Relative Exhaust Back-Pressure Sensor OM642: 007-153-43-28.
  3. Relative Exhaust Back-Pressure Sensor OM651: 651-905-02-00.

CORRECTION

Ensure correct exhaust back-pressure sensor is installed. EPC May not be correct. Relative & absolute exhaust back-pressure sensors look identical & an incorrect PN can get installed accidently. Please verify correct part number prior to installation.

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