2001 MODEL COVERAGE

MODEL

BODY CODE

ENGINE ID ⁽¹⁾

FUEL SYSTEM

IGNITION SYSTEM ⁽²⁾

C240

203.061

112.912 (2.6L)

ME-SFI ⁽³⁾

EI ⁽⁴⁾

C320

203.064

112.946 (3.2L)

ME-SFI ⁽³⁾

EI ⁽⁴⁾

CL500

215.375

113.960 (5.0L)

ME-SFI ⁽³⁾

EI ⁽⁴⁾

CL55 ⁽⁵⁾

215.373

113.982 (5.4L)

ME-SFI ⁽³⁾

EI ⁽⁴⁾

CLK320 (Coupe)

208.365

112.940 (3.2L)

ME-SFI ⁽³⁾

EI ⁽⁴⁾

CLK320 (Cabriolet)

208.465

112.940 (3.2L)

ME-SFI ⁽³⁾

EI ⁽⁴⁾

CLK430 (Coupe)

208.370

113.943 (4.3L)

ME-SFI ⁽³⁾

EI ⁽⁴⁾

CLK430 (Cabriolet)

208.470

113.943 (4.3L)

ME-SFI ⁽³⁾

EI ⁽⁴⁾

CLK55 ⁽⁵⁾

208.374

113.984 (5.4L)

ME-SFI ⁽³⁾

EI ⁽⁴⁾

E320 (Sedan)

210.065

112.941 (3.2L)

ME-SFI ⁽³⁾

EI ⁽⁴⁾

E320 (Sedan 4-Matic)

210.082

112.941 (3.2L)

ME-SFI ⁽³⁾

EI ⁽⁴⁾

E320 (Wagon)

210.265

112.941 (3.2L)

ME-SFI ⁽³⁾

EI ⁽⁴⁾

E320 (Wagon 4-Matic)

210.282

112.941 (3.2L)

ME-SFI ⁽³⁾

EI ⁽⁴⁾

E430

210.070

113.940 (4.3L)

ME-SFI ⁽³⁾

EI ⁽⁴⁾

E430 (4-Matic)

210.083

113.940 (4.3L)

ME-SFI ⁽³⁾

EI ⁽⁴⁾

E55 ⁽⁵⁾

210.074

113.980 (5.4L)

ME-SFI ⁽³⁾

EI ⁽⁴⁾

ML320

163.154

112.942 (3.2L)

ME-SFI ⁽³⁾

EI ⁽⁴⁾

ML430

163.172

113.942 (4.3L)

ME-SFI ⁽³⁾

EI ⁽⁴⁾

ML55 ⁽⁵⁾

163.174

113.981 (5.4L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁶⁾

EI ⁽⁴⁾

S430

220.170

113.941 (4.3L)

ME-SFI ⁽³⁾

EI ⁽⁴⁾

S500

220.175

113.960 (5.0L)

ME-SFI ⁽³⁾

EI ⁽⁴⁾

S55 ⁽⁵⁾

220.173

113.982 (5.4L)

ME-SFI ⁽³⁾

EI ⁽⁴⁾

SL500

129.068

113.961 (5.0L)

ME-SFI ⁽⁶⁾

EI ⁽⁴⁾

SLK230

170.449

111.983 (2.3L) ⁽⁷⁾

ME-SFI ⁽⁸⁾

EI ⁽⁴⁾

SLK320

170.465

112.947 (3.2L)

ME-SFI ⁽³⁾

EI ⁽⁴⁾

⁽¹⁾	When ordering replacement parts, use ENGINE ID number.

⁽²⁾	Ignition timing is computer controlled.

⁽³⁾	Motor Electronics Sequential Fuel Injection (ME-SFI) (version 2.8)

⁽⁴⁾	Distributorless Ignition (EI) system.

⁽⁵⁾	AMG modified vehicle.

⁽⁶⁾	Motor Electronics Sequential Fuel Injection (ME-SFI) (version 2.0).

⁽⁷⁾	Engine is equipped with an intercooled supercharger.

⁽⁸⁾	Motor Electronics Sequential Fuel Injection (ME-SFI) (version 2.1).

Fig 1: VIN Definition

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.

• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.

• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

Engine Performance: Application: Introduction: Introduction

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

When to See a Mechanic