Karlyn 5083 Direct Ignition Coil

Direct Ignition Coil for Mercedes-Benz V12 and V8 Engines

Karlyn-STI 5083 is a direct ignition coil built for specific Mercedes-Benz applications that require OE-style ignition performance. It is a direct replacement for select SL600, CL600, S420, S500, S600, SL500, and E420 models, with fitment based on the vehicle’s original coil connector setup.

Key Features

• Direct ignition coil for OE replacement service
• Fits Mercedes-Benz applications from 1996-2002
• Designed for use with coil connector PN 483B
• Fits 1996-2002 Mercedes-Benz SL600, N/A
• Fits 1998-1999 Mercedes-Benz CL600, N/A
• Fits 1996-1999 Mercedes-Benz S420, N/A
• Fits 1996-1999 Mercedes-Benz S500, N/A
• Fits 1996-1999 Mercedes-Benz S600, N/A
• Fits 1996-1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500, N/A
• Fits 1997 Mercedes-Benz E420, N/A

Product Details

Karlyn-STI 5083 is a direct ignition coil for Mercedes-Benz vehicles that use the specified connector arrangement. This part number is listed as an OEM replacement and is intended for ignition service on select V8 and V12 models, including Mercedes-Benz SL600, S600, and SL500 applications. If you are replacing a failed coil on a 1996-2002 Mercedes-Benz SL600 or a 1996-1999 Mercedes-Benz S500, this coil matches the documented fitment for those vehicles.

Karlyn-STI is the product line designation for Karlyn ignition components, and this coil is cataloged for exact vehicle-specific application matching. Part number 5083 should be verified against the vehicle’s connector and engine configuration before installation.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Engine misfire caused by a weak or failed ignition coil
• Rough idle on Mercedes-Benz V8 or V12 engines
• Hard starting related to ignition output loss
• Intermittent spark delivery under load
• Check engine light conditions tied to coil failure

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle uses coil connector PN 483B before installation. Verify the exact model year and engine application against the fitment list, since this part number is specific to certain Mercedes-Benz platforms. Inspect the coil connector and related ignition wiring for wear or corrosion before installing the new coil.

Quality Assurance

This Karlyn-STI ignition coil is cataloged as an OEM replacement part for the listed Mercedes-Benz applications. Part number 5083 is built for direct-fit service on the vehicles shown in the fitment data.