Windscreen Camera Mercedes W204 W212 Front Windshield Camera Unit A0009050238

Description

The Mercedes W204 / W212 Windshield Camera is a precise component from the Electronic Control Units and Controllers group, responsible for analyzing the image from the area in front of the vehicle. This specialized module, mounted at the front of the car, works with the onboard systems, supporting the stable and predictable operation of advanced safety and driving comfort functions.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A0009050238
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A0009050238
• Substitutable numbers: A0009050238, A 000 905 02 38, KD
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Category: ECUs & Computer Modules

Purpose and Function of the Windshield Camera

The offered windshield camera unit is designed to operate in the front of the vehicle area, where it captures images of the surroundings in front of the car. As an electronic component integrated with the vehicle’s electrical system, it transmits data to the appropriate controllers, enabling further processing by driver assistance systems.

Thanks to its dedicated design for the Mercedes brand, the module ensures proper compatibility with the electrical system and the architecture of electronic systems in W204 and W212 series vehicles, which promotes the stable operation of assistance systems.

Construction and Integration with Vehicle Electronics

As a component from the Electronic Control Units and Controllers group, the windshield camera is adapted to work with the vehicle’s communication bus and relevant central controllers. Its placement on the windshield allows for an optimal viewing angle, and the module’s design is prepared for installation in its factory-designated location.

The module has been developed as part of the vehicle’s system, so after correct installation and configuration, it can work with the existing electronic infrastructure without the need for bodywork intervention.

Practical Application and Benefits of Installation

Using an original windshield camera in a Mercedes W204 / W212 allows for consistent operation of electronic systems that utilize the image from the front of the vehicle. Replacing a damaged module with a functional element of this type is crucial wherever proper operation of image analysis-based functions is required.

Key benefits of using this module include:

• maintaining compatibility with the vehicle’s original electronic architecture,
• restoring correct operation of systems that use the windshield camera,
• dedicated placement on the vehicle, facilitating installation at the designated mounting point.

Product Characteristics and Condition

The offered windshield camera is a used item, meaning it comes from a dismantled vehicle and has been previously used. Components of this type are often chosen for repairs where compatibility with the original electronics and an optimal cost-to-functionality ratio are key.

As an original module designed for Mercedes, the camera maintains proper integration parameters with the electrical system and controllers, which promotes seamless adaptation after installation and appropriate configuration in the vehicle.

Expansion of the Electronic System in Mercedes

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the onboard electronics in your Mercedes and need other components from the same group, such as controllers, comfort modules, or systems management units for assistance systems, check the available parts in the Mercedes Electronic Control Units and Controllers category.

To compare the approach to preserving the character of premium brands and the role of original electronic modules in modern cars, it is worth reading the article on our blog: Audi and Pure Emotion – How Used Modules and Equipment Help Maintain Brand DNA.