A6429007301 – Engine Control Unit MERCEDES 3.0 CDI V6 CR6.1
The offered engine control unit with number A6429007301 (A 642 900 73 01) and BOSCH 0281031183 is intended for MERCEDES 3.0 CDI V6 engines. The most important matching criterion is part number compatibility – if your vehicle has a unit with the identical marking, the product will be 100% compatible regardless of equipment version.
Compatibility by part number
The engine control unit 0281031183 / A6429007301 was used in MERCEDES vehicles with the 3.0 CDI V6 (OM642) engine, including:
- MERCEDES E-Class W211 / W212 3.0 CDI
- MERCEDES C-Class W204 3.0 CDI V6
- MERCEDES ML W164 3.0 CDI
- MERCEDES GL X164 3.0 CDI
- MERCEDES CLS W219 3.0 CDI
- MERCEDES Sprinter 3.0 CDI V6
The above list is for reference only. Different power variants existed (e.g. 190HP, 211HP, 224HP, 231HP). The key factor is matching A 642 900 73 01 or Bosch 0 281 031 183. If the number matches – the ECU fits.
Why is A6429007301 number compatibility crucial?
Several software versions and hardware variants were used in MERCEDES 3.0 CDI models. Visual similarity does not guarantee compatibility. Number A6429007301 clearly identifies the CR6.1 hardware and software version for OM642 engine.
Whether the vehicle is MERCEDES E 320 CDI, ML 320 CDI or Sprinter 3.0 CDI – identical part number means full compatibility.
Technical specification
- OE Number: A6429007301
- Alternative format: A 642 900 73 01
- Bosch Number: 0281031183 / 0 281 031 183
- ECU Type: CR6.1
- Engine: 3.0 CDI V6 (OM642)
- Manufacturer: Bosch
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Does A6429007301 fit MERCEDES E-Class W211 3.0 CDI 224HP?
Yes, if your vehicle has ECU number A6429007301 or 0281031183. Engine power is not important – part number matching is.
Is A 642 900 73 01 compatible with MERCEDES ML W164 3.0 CDI V6?
Yes, provided the OE number is identical. ML 320 CDI had several variants – always check the number on the unit.
Does Bosch 0281031183 fit Sprinter 3.0 CDI?
Many Sprinter 3.0 CDI versions use CR6.1 ECU with number 0 281 031 183. Always compare numbers before purchase.
Will 0281031183 work in MERCEDES C-Class W204 3.0 CDI?
If the existing module is marked 0281031183 or A6429007301 – yes, it is fully hardware compatible.
How to check if my MERCEDES 3.0 CDI has A6429007301 ECU?
Read the number from the label on the engine control unit housing. The number must be identical – even one digit difference means a different version.
Are A6429007301 and A 642 900 73 01 the same ECU?
Yes, it is the same number written in two formats – compact and spaced.
Is 0281031183 used only in MERCEDES 3.0 CDI OM642?
Yes, Bosch CR6.1 with this number is used in 3.0 CDI V6 OM642 engines in various MERCEDES models.
Summary: If you are looking for an engine control unit for MERCEDES 3.0 CDI V6 and your number is A6429007301, A 642 900 73 01 or 0281031183 – this module is the correct choice. Matching is done strictly by part number.