Wabco 4461630000 Engine Control Unit

Description

The Wabco 4461630000 is an Engine Control Unit (ECU) designed for automatic gearboxes in Mercedes-Benz applications. This device manages and optimizes gearbox performance, ensuring smooth and efficient operation. The ECU features automatic gear detection and is built to OE specification, providing reliable and consistent performance. Its dimensions are 40 x 136 x 89 mm. This unit operates within a temperature range of -40°C to +75°C and utilizes a 24V system with a 9-pole electrical connection, while maintaining an IP30 protection class.

Key Features & Benefits

Basically, it's the brain of your engine. It manages everything from fuel injection and ignition timing to idle speed and emissions control. It’s constantly reading data from sensors all over the engine – things like temperature, oxygen levels, throttle position, crankshaft speed – and uses that info to make tiny adjustments, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. It also handles diagnostic trouble codes, so when something does go wrong, it can tell you what’s up. Think of it as the central nervous system for how your engine operates. It doesn’t directly make anything happen, but it tells all the other parts when and how to do their job. It’s a core component that everything else relies on to work together properly. It talks to the transmission, sometimes the ABS system, even climate control in some cars. It’s really the hub for a lot of vehicle functions.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Without a functioning ECU, your engine won’t run right, period. You’ll likely experience poor fuel economy, rough idling, a loss of power, or even the engine refusing to start at all. It acts like a shield, protecting the engine from damage by constantly optimizing performance. You’ll notice if this thing goes bad – the car won't run as it should, and the check engine light will almost certainly illuminate. It's a crucial piece, and you want to address issues with it promptly. If you’re looking for a replacement, we have a good selection at Fixparts Online, and we can help you find the right one for your specific vehicle.

Warranty Information

Wabco Engine Control Unit (MPN 4461630000) comes with a 1-year warranty.