Delphi FL0279 left fuel tank sending unit for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz C230 4-cylinder 2.3L, the 2003-2005 C230 4-cylinder 1.8L, the 2006 C230 V6 2.5L and other vehicles reads the fuel level in the tank and sends it to the gas gauge. Delphi builds its fuel senders to its own OE standards.
- Empty float height and float retention match the original specifications
- Validated and tested, then matched to the right vehicle application
- Float arm supplied with the sending unit
Quick facts
- Part: Delphi FL0279 fuel tank sending unit
- Fits: 2002 Mercedes-Benz C230 4-cylinder 2.3L, the 2003-2005 C230 4-cylinder 1.8L, the 2006 C230 V6 2.5L and other vehicles
- Position: Left
- Condition: New
A gas gauge that reads empty or full when it should not, jumps around or stays put can point to a worn sending unit. These signs alone do not prove the sending unit is at fault, since a fault in the instrument cluster could also give a wrong reading.
Fits
Among the many cars it fits are the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C280 V6 3.0L and the 2002-2005 Mercedes-Benz C240 V6 2.6L, alongside the cars named in the first sentence. This listing is one left sending unit; the cars named here take one on the left side, and any unit for the other side is ordered separately.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Left
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
Build and materials
- Type: sending unit with float arm
- Condition: New
In the box
One fuel tank sending unit and one instruction sheet.
Installation notes
- Check and clean the fuel tank before installing the unit.
- The instruction sheet that comes with the part covers the steps.
Interchange: 203 470 17 41
4017341 · CFL0279 · A2034701741 · FG231A
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
4017341, CFL0279, 203 470 17 41, A2034701741, FG231A
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Delphi FL0279 sending unit right for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C280 V6 3.0L?
Yes. Delphi FL0279 is the left-side sending unit for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C280 V6 3.0L. If your car is not named here, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
What comes with the Delphi FL0279 fuel tank sending unit?
The sending unit comes with its float arm and an instruction sheet.
Do the float height and retention on this left fuel tank sending unit match the original?
Yes. Empty float height and float retention match the original specifications, which gives the gas gauge a correct reading.
What gauge symptoms can mean a fuel tank sending unit is failing?
A gauge that sticks, swings between readings or stays on empty or full can mean the unit is worn. A shop can test the sending unit.
Should the fuel tank be cleaned before installing the Delphi FL0279?
Yes. The tank should be checked and cleaned before the Delphi FL0279 goes in, and the instruction sheet that comes with it covers the installation steps.
