Vito W638: which is the name of that direction part

[ProblematicMan]

Hi, I have no idea of how calling this part, and how to find a replacement. It is an old car, so I know it is going to be difficult, but knowing it's name it also could allow me to find a tutorial.

A photo of the white part:

It is half cracked, but the mechanic said he saw others more wracked and still working. Wouldn't like to wait for it to crack in 2 years.

Let's see if someone can help with this!
Thanks!

 

[AMGeed]

It looks like part of a gear selector assembly.
You'll need to give more info on the vehicle, type year etc for anyone to assist.

If it is the gear selector for the Vito in your avatar, there are some for sale on ebay but you'll need the whole assembly.

 

[AMGeed]

^ Apologies, I should have read the title and see you have mentioned the vehicle.
Still think its the gear selector which will come as one unit, not just that plastic part.

 

[ProblematicMan]

^ Apologies, I should have read the title and see you have mentioned the vehicle.
Still think its the gear selector which will come as one unit, not just that plastic part.

The photo it is from the gear selector, but I thought maybe that part had a particular name.

I searched on eBay but for some reason only appears the automatic gear selector.

I am thinking probably on a junkyard I can find replacements for this, and cheaper. I don't know if I would have to buy the whole package or just the white part. We will see.

Well, thanks Herbert

 

[Pontoneer]

Perhaps one of the online parts catalogues may help

Website firewall

or this one

Mercedes-Benz Teilekatalog (Ersatzteile online)

mb-teilekatalog.info

From the first link above , this page covers the 638 series ; I don't know exactly your vehicle though

Mercedes FG 638 > EPC Online > WebAutoCats.com

Mercedes parts catalog. Spare parts catalog EPC Online.

webautocats.com

From there , I picked one of the Vito models , may not be the one you have ? And then chose 'transmission' to get this page

FG 638.094 - TRANSMISSION > EPC Online > WebAutoCats.com

Mercedes parts catalog. TRANSMISSION. Spare parts catalog EPC Online.

webautocats.com

From there , I clicked on shift lever and shifting parts , to get this page

FG 638.094 - SHIFT LEVER AND SHIFTING PARTS > EPC Online > WebAutoCats.com

Mercedes parts catalog. SHIFT LEVER AND SHIFTING PARTS. Spare parts catalog EPC Online.

webautocats.com

From the drawing , I think it might be the item marked as 119 , and if you scroll down the list it gives the description 'shifting dog parts kit' and the Mercedes-Benz part number A 000 260 01 35

Please bear in mind that is just for a Vito I picked at random from the list , you would need to pick your correct vehicle to get the correct part number for your own vehicle . There is an option on the very first page to enter your VIN number , then it should take you directly to it . You can then follow the steps to find the part you need .

With the Mercedes-Benz part number , you should be able to order the part from any Mercedes-Benz dealer . Some of them have online shops on eBay , and you can contact them with the part number to get a price .

Hope this helps .

 

[Pontoneer]

From the second catalogue I posted above , maybe this page is more helpful ? Although , again I don't know exactly which vehicle you have .

As you will see though , every tiny part is listed , so ought to be available , and I don't think that small plastic part should be too costly .

If you went into a dealership , to the parts counter and take your VIN number , plus the photo you posted above , the partsman ought to be able to identify it for you and give you a price . The dealerships are often cheaper for many parts than some other suppliers .

Mercedes-Benz Teilekatalog (Ersatzteile online)

mb-teilekatalog.info

 

[ProblematicMan]

Many thanks for your help!

It seems clearly to me it's part 143. Sorry for not providing mot precisely information about my model, but don't know how to do it. I thought it was just one model of Vito W638 CDI112. Maybe what you needed to know it is a W638.9?

Sorry, if you guide me through this or tell to me what exactly or where I can find the information you need, I would give it.

And if this doesn't work, probably I can find that part on a junkyard, which it wouldn't be new, but surely in a much better condition than mine

 

[Pontoneer]

I'm sorry I'm not an expert on Vitos , but I think that if you go into a dealership with that photo of the part you're looking for , or better still take your vehicle in , the partsman there should be able to identify the part you're looking for and quote a price .

If the part is listed individually on the diagram , they ought to be able to order it , and I wouldn't imagine a small plastic part should be hugely expensive , but do ask the price first ! It might even be worth ordering two , so that you have a spare one , just in case the new one breaks at some point !

However , on the diagram , the item shown as 143 has the part no A0002620032 ; that should be enough to order it up .

 

[johnsco]

The key to using a MB main dealer is to have your VIN number.
This is to be found on several locations on your vehicle.
Look along the side of the door frame when you open the door.
The part certainly looks like Part# 143.

 

[Pontoneer]

The key to using a MB main dealer is to have your VIN number.
This is to be found on several locations on your vehicle.
Look along the side of the door frame when you open the door.
The part certainly looks like Part# 143.

Or indeed on your registration document !