Starter Motor Mercedes W164 OM642 Diesel Engine Starter Actuator A0061514101

The Mercedes ML W164 Engine Starter OM642 Diesel is an original starting system component designed for OM642 diesel engines. This component ensures reliable diesel engine starting, stable operation under demanding conditions, and compatibility with Mercedes factory standards.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A0061514101
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A0061514101
• Substitutable numbers: A0061514101, A 006 151 41 01, BG
• Fuel type: Diesel
• Category: Starter Motors

Purpose and Role in the Starting System

The starter presented is a component from the Starters category, designed to work with the OM642 diesel engine in the Mercedes ML W164 model. It is responsible for dynamically accelerating the crankshaft to the speed necessary for self-ignition of the mixture in the diesel engine, which is crucial for reliable engine start-up in various temperature conditions.

This solution, dedicated to diesel engines, provides appropriately selected gearing, torque, and operating characteristics, which limits mechanical and electrical overloads in the vehicle's starting system.

Benefits of Using an Original Starter

Using a starter matched to the OM642 in the Mercedes ML W164 allows for maintaining factory starting parameters and proper cooperation with the vehicle's electrical system. Thanks to this:

• engine starting remains repeatable and predictable,
• the risk of voltage drops affecting other onboard systems is reduced,
• excessive load on the battery and power cables is limited,
• compatibility with factory protections and starter control is maintained.

For the user, this means more stable vehicle operation, especially in cars with extensive electronics and additional power consumers.

Technical Characteristics and Diesel Compatibility

The starter has been designed with the specifics of diesel engines in mind, where higher starting torque is required compared to gasoline engines. The appropriately selected mechanical design and electrical parameters contribute to efficiently overcoming compression resistance in a diesel engine, which is particularly important at low ambient temperatures.

The component is designed to operate in the engine bay, in an environment of elevated temperature and vibrations, so its construction takes into account resistance to thermal and mechanical loads. This allows the starter to maintain stable operating parameters over a long period of use, provided the entire starting system is operated correctly.

Product Condition and Service Application

The offered starter is a used part, making it an attractive service solution for users looking for a factory-matched component at a reasonable cost-to-functionality ratio. This type of component is suitable for both standard replacement of a worn starter and for repairs of the starting system after mechanical or electrical failure.

Choosing an original starter from this group helps reduce the risk of compatibility issues that can arise when using random aftermarket parts with uncertain parameters.

Expansion and Service of the Mercedes Starting System

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the engine area in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as additional starters, mounting elements, or related starting components, check the available parts in the Mercedes Starters category.

To better care for the entire diesel engine power supply system and understand the connections between starting and engine operation, it is worth familiarizing yourself with practical tips on injection diagnostics – you can find them in the article Diesel Injector Faults – How to Recognize Them and What Neglecting Them Entails.