In the last 9 months, I have had to replace the OVP on my 300TE twice.

Both of these were manufactured by "KAE" .............

Is there another brand I can try .... I hate to throw money away on something that is not only expensive, but does not last.

Thanks - William

KAE is the one manufactured in Germany! ($63.39), the other is made by Stribel (do not know what country-$62.10). My origional one that is going bad in my W124 is part number 210 540 37 45 and is made in Austria (Siemens) and is the one fuse- 7 pin. All new ovps are now the 9 pin 2 fuse deals and are universal according to the MB dealer.

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1993 Mercedes Benz 300D 2.5 205K (ex wife's)
1984 Mercedes Benz 300SD 320K (SOLD)
2004 Mercedes Benz C240 75K
1995 GMC Sierra 2WD 5.7L 188K
1983 Mercedes Benz 300SD 239K (SOLD)
1987 BMW 325i 220K (SOLD FOR SALVAGE)

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Consider what M.B.DOC had to say in this thread.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=11902&highlight=KAE

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'91 300-SEL

I bought one of those KAE OVP's and it lasted less about a month. It filled with water and corroded terribly. Luckily I had saved the original as I was not sure if it was my original problem. I put the original (1 fuse) back on and it worked fine. So thats another $65 shot to H*((!.

Looks like the Fastlane OVP is a KAE part. Anybody know the best source for an OEM unit (i.e. somewhere cheaper than the dealer)?

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1987 Mercedes 300D