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Starter Solenoid TOPRAN 638 178
638 178

Starter Solenoid TOPRAN 638 178

Solenoid Switch Starter TOPRAN 638 178. Fits 24 car models (MERCEDES-BENZ), 1993–2012. Replaces 4 OE numbers.

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Specification. From the manufacturer's data.

Brand
TOPRAN
Manufacturer Restriction
BOSCH
Number of pins
3 -pin connector
Rated Voltage [V]
12 V
Category
Solenoid Switch Starter
MPN
638 178
SKU
0301-638 178
What's included
1x Solenoid Switch Starter

OE numbers. The originals this part replaces.

Numbers the vehicle makers and other brands use for this part. Only a confirmed OE number links to its own page; other brands' equivalents are under “Equivalent products”.

Equivalent products. They fit in the same place.

8 available · 25 numbers In stock from £19.99 to £43.99.

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All 25 cross-reference numbers

Numbers other makers give for this part. They are aftermarket numbers, not the vehicle maker's OE numbers; a linked number is one we sell.

Compatible cars. MERCEDES-BENZ, 24 models.

Matched from the manufacturer's data. Production years 1993–2012.

Models TOPRAN 638 178 fits
ModelEnginesYears
MERCEDES-BENZ24 models
MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS (W168)A 160 CDI (168.006), A 160 CDI (168.007), A 170 CDI (168.008), A 170 CDI (168.009, 168.109)1997–2005
MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS (W202)C 180 (202.018), C 200 (202.020), C 200 Kompressor (202.025), C 230 (202.023), C 230 Kompressor (202.024)1993–2000
MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS (W203)C 180 (203.035), C 200 Kompressor (203.045)2000–2007
MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS Coupe (CL203)C 180 (203.735), C 200 Kompressor (203.745)2001–2011
MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S202)C 180 T (202.078), C 200 T (202.080), C 200 T Kompressor (202.082), C 200 T Kompressor (202.087), C 230 T (202.083), C 230 T Kompressor (202.085)1996–2001
MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS T-Model (S203)C 180 (203.235), C 200 Kompressor (203.245)2001–2007
MERCEDES-BENZ18 more models
Models TOPRAN 638 178 fits
ModelEnginesYears
MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C208)CLK 200 (208.335), CLK 200 Kompressor (208.344), CLK 200 Kompressor (208.345), CLK 230 Kompressor (208.347), CLK 230 Kompressor (208.348)1997–2003
MERCEDES-BENZ CLK Convertible (A208)CLK 200 (208.435), CLK 200 Kompressor (208.444), CLK 200 Kompressor (208.445), CLK 230 Kompressor (208.447), CLK 230 Kompressor (208.448)1998–2002
MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS (W210)E 200 (210.035), E 200 Kompressor (210.045), E 200 Kompressor (210.048)1995–2003
MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS T-Model (S210)E 200 T (210.235), E 200 T Kompressor (210.245), E 200 T Kompressor (210.248)1996–2003
MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS (W163)ML 230 (163.136)1998–2005
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170)200 (170.435), 230 Kompressor (170.447)1996–2004
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2-t Bus (B901, B902)214 (902.071, 902.072, 902.671, 902.672)1995–2006
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2-t Platform/Chassis (B901, B902)214 (902.011, 902.012, 902.611, 902.612)1995–2006
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2-t Van (B901, B902)214 (901.061, 901.062, 901.661, 901.662, 902.061,...1995–2006
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3-t Bus (B903)314 (903.071, 903.072, 903.073, 903.671, 903.672,..., 314 4x4 (903.672, 903.673)1995–2012
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3-t Platform/Chassis (B903)314 (903.011, 903.012, 903.013, 903.022, 903.612,..., 314 4x4 (903.612, 903.613, 903.622)1995–2012
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3-t Van (B903)314 (903.061, 903.062, 903.063, 903.661, 903.662), 314 4x4 (903.661, 903.662, 903.663)1995–2012
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 4-t Platform/Chassis (B904)414 (904.012, 904.013, 904.612, 904.613), 414 4x4 (904.012, 904.013, 904.612, 904.613)1995–2012
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 4-t Van (B904)414 (904.062, 904.063, 904.662, 904.663), 414 4x4 (904.062, 904.063, 904.662, 904.663)1995–2012
MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS (638/2)V 200 (638.214, 638.294), V 230 (638.234, 638.294)1996–2003
MERCEDES-BENZ VANEO (414)1.7 CDI (414.700)2002–2005
MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (W638)113 2.0 (638.114, 638.194), 114 2.3 (638.134, 638.194)1996–2003
MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Van (W638)113 2.0 (638.014, 638.094), 114 2.3 (638.034, 638.094)1997–2003

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Austria 4–7, Belgium 4–7, Bulgaria 5–9, Croatia 5–9, Cyprus 4–19, Czechia 4–7, Denmark 4–8, Estonia 3–4, Finland 6–10, France 5–8, Germany 3–5, Greece 6–10, Hungary 4–7, Ireland 5–9, Italy 5–9, Latvia 2–3, Lithuania 2–3, Luxembourg 4–7, Malta 4–9, Netherlands 4–7, Poland 3–6, Portugal 6–10, Romania 4–8, Slovakia 4–7, Slovenia 4–8, Spain 6–9, Sweden 5–10