Mercedes W176 W415 OM607 Engine Throttle Body Valve Flap 5.08855.03

Mercedes W176 W415 Engine Throttle Body Valve Flap is a factory-original intake system component designed for Mercedes compact class models, ensuring precise control over the amount of air supplied to the engine. Thanks to its design compliant with manufacturer standards and the use of a proven housing and electric actuator, this throttle body helps restore proper engine operation, stable idle speed, and correct throttle response.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A6070900070
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A6070900070
• Substitutable numbers: A6070900070, A 607 090 00 70, 5.08855.03
• Category: Throttle Bodies

Technical specifications and application

The offered throttle body belongs to the Throttle Bodies category and is a component of the air control system in engines installed in Mercedes W176 and W415 series vehicles. The applied housing, shaft, and flap assembly work in conjunction with the electronic engine control unit, enabling smooth air metering across the entire RPM range. This solution is crucial for the correct air-fuel mixture, stable idling, and predictable acceleration dynamics.

The throttle body has been designed as an OEM component, ensuring it retains factory mounting points, the correct intake duct diameter, and the appropriate actuator operating characteristics. This allows for seamless integration with the existing intake manifold, wiring harness, and engine control unit without the need for modifications.

Benefits of using an original Mercedes throttle body

Using an original throttle body in a Mercedes W176 or W415 helps resolve common issues related to intake system wear, such as fluctuating idle, delayed throttle response, or intermittent limp mode activation. By maintaining the factory duct geometry and a properly calibrated flap position sensor, the engine control unit receives reliable data, which translates into:

• stable engine operation during cold and warm starts,
• more predictable response to accelerator pedal input,
• consistent operation with auxiliary systems such as traction control or cruise control,
• reduced risk of intake system-related error codes.

For the user, this means higher engine refinement and less strain on other fuel system components. Choosing a component from the Throttle Bodies group that complies with factory specifications is particularly important in modern engines where throttle control is fully electronic.

Component condition and installation aspects

The throttle body offered in this listing is a dismantled part and has the status of a used component, which allows for an economical repair while maintaining the original design. This type of part is a good choice when the existing unit has suffered mechanical damage, actuator wear, or electronic failure, and the owner is looking for a reasonable compromise between cost and quality.

Thanks to factory mounting points and the standard electrical connector, installation follows the manufacturer's service procedure. After installation, it is recommended to perform a throttle body adaptation using an appropriate diagnostic tool so that the engine control unit can correctly interpret the flap's end positions and optimize idle performance.

Throttle body selection by part numbers and system integration

For this throttle body model, selection based on the OEM part number and interchangeable numbers is crucial, as it guarantees full compatibility with the specific engine version and vehicle model year. Before purchasing, it is worth comparing the markings with the currently installed component or verifying them in the manufacturer's catalog to avoid issues with installation or communication with the vehicle's electronics.

The throttle body works with the factory Mercedes engine control unit, using signals from the flap position sensor and the electric actuator to precisely control airflow. A correctly selected component ensures consistency in injection maps, ignition timing, and auxiliary systems, which directly impacts engine durability and driving comfort.

Intake system expansion and additional information

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as throttle housings, throttle control modules, or additional intake system parts, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Throttle Bodies category.

When planning broader service work, it is also worth paying attention to the condition of other used components in the engine bay, especially before the winter season. Practical tips on which elements are worth checking and how to approach their replacement can be found in the article Winter essentials: which used car parts are worth checking and replacing before the frost?.