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#1162 of 1262 Re: problems with 2006 Sprinter [mitzid] by kurt6 Dec 19, 2007 (3:47 pm)
Replying to: mitzid (Dec 19, 2007 2:40 pm) mitzid   Your Sprinter is """NOT""" the exception,myself 11 warranty trips to MB workshop at 45K.miles.A metal junkbox on 4 wheels, would never buy a Mercedes product again.Now at 80K miles and still heaving problems,plus new MB rule $100 deductible after 39K miles for every warranty visit to your dealer.
#1163 of 1262 Of Course it has problems by mike_mcginn Dec 19, 2007 (4:02 pm)
This is why one does not buy early in the new model cycle. Same thing happens with every make. 2001 Lexus 300 was at the end of the model and very good. Lexus 2002 350 was full of problems. Helps to look before you leap. Replies to this message: kenbaker (Dec 20, 2007 1:50 pm) punter1 (Dec 23, 2007 10:28 am)
#1164 of 1262 Re: problems with 2006 Sprinter [mitzid] by surlyoldbill Dec 19, 2007 (4:32 pm)
Replying to: mitzid (Dec 19, 2007 2:40 pm) I've heard of a lot of people having problems, but I haven't had a single one with my 2003; if you don't count not knowing the symptoms of needing to replace the fuel filter! I have about 50k miles on mine, putting 30k on in the year that I've owned it. I've driven it several 500+ mile days in a row, in 100 degree heat, I've hauled over a ton of building materials up into the Sierras, and last weekend I forded a 2' deep creek in Northern California; which was on a "shortcut" that turned out to be a 4wheel drive road!   The only thing that needs attention are the stock tires, which are still OK but nearly ready to replace, and the battery is getting a little tired. I haven't had a single mechanical problem. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, though. I'm hoping that there will be another option available in the US soon, like the Ford Transport (?) or the cool diesel passenger vans that Toyota sells in Africa. There are a LOT of sprinter-like vehicles that are available in other countries. Replies to this message: kenbaker (Dec 20, 2007 1:52 pm)
#1165 of 1262 2008 updates by punter1 Dec 20, 2007 (11:27 am)
. The dodge site now lists electric sunroof and electric sliding doors for the cargo van. . Time to order. .
#1166 of 1262 Re: problems with 2006 Sprinter [mitzid] by kenbaker Dec 20, 2007 (1:25 pm)
Replying to: mitzid (Dec 19, 2007 2:40 pm) Though not an exception, per se, you have had more than your share of the problems we hear about on the nit-pickingly frustrating side... they shouldn't happen, but most are not deal killer problems... the shifter problem sounds remarkably like a frayed wire somewhere. They need to trace the real problem down. Two shifters should not go out in the life of the vehicle (500K miles or more). Also, remember that the shifter and the accelerator are not attached to the thing they shift... they are electronic items that send signals. This is also not unique to MB, most car companies are going to fly-by-wire for most car functions.   I am NOT as happy with the new battery (MOPAR) as I was with the original (VARTA) battery... starting on COLD days not as good now.   The HEAT knob is a famous problem that is not a problem (it is by design, not sure if that is not worse)... Somewhere hidden in your van is a sensor, but I have not yet found it, nor have I got an answer in the posts I've made as to where it is either... Until that sensor is up to the temp the knob indiciates (cryptically of course as there are no markings), it will try to put out heat to get the sensor to reach that temp... Since the sensor is NOT in the air flow path (might be on the return side, but I doubt that also), the heater will work until the sensor heats up (unless you have the knob set to COLD, or very nearly so).   Knob temps range on the cold side from below 62F to much warmer than that (maybe 80 or 88F)... Not my choice of range as I prefer a cooler cabin, even in the winter (especially as I must wear clothing appropriate for working outside at least parttime). Mustn't get hot/cold/hot/cold/hot/cold as this is the best way to suffer bad effects of temps.   Once the van cabin is generally heated up, then the knob becomes useful for adjusting the airflow side of heat/cool on demand. My friend's fancy Corvette works exactly the same, and he doesn't like it either (his car cost twice what my Sprinter did as well).   My wife has Asthma, so we like the cabin air filter and the recirculate button... until the recirculate function just cuts off after about 15 minutes (how lovely when you are following a junker with and oil/fuel burning habit!!!   In case you hadn't noticed, the dash-top vents do NOT heat at all, they are after the A/C, but before the heater core... When I need air flow and window clearing, but not much heat, I send the heat to the windshield by the knob control and only open the dashtop vents to balance the temp.   European cars apparently earn their stripes for something OTHER than environmentals/airflow.   KenB Replies to this message: 2000_valk (Dec 20, 2007 6:38 pm) kenbaker (Dec 21, 2007 11:32 am)
#1167 of 1262 Re: Of Course it has problems [mike_mcginn] by kenbaker Dec 20, 2007 (1:50 pm)
Replying to: mike_mcginn (Dec 19, 2007 4:02 pm) 2006 is end of cycle or the T1N Sprinter (actually a holdover, as Europe went to the newer NC3V already).   KenB Replies to this message: punter1 (Dec 23, 2007 10:28 am)
#1168 of 1262 Re: problems with 2006 Sprinter [surlyoldbill] by kenbaker Dec 20, 2007 (1:52 pm)
Replying to: surlyoldbill (Dec 19, 2007 4:32 pm) What do they call that Toyota van? I wnat to look them up.   Thanks, KenB
#1169 of 1262 Re: problems with 2006 Sprinter [kenbaker] by 2000_valk Dec 20, 2007 (6:38 pm)
Replying to: kenbaker (Dec 20, 2007 1:25 pm) Hey Ken, My recirculate is broken, Pushing the button lights it up, but will not shut the door. The actuator moves but is broken from the door pivot. Cost to repair, 530.00. The mechanic says put a screw in it. Kind of nervous to take things apart. Have you heard of this problem before. The mech. says he has seen this before. Van goes in monday , A staples truck backed into me. Hope you have a great holiday, Tom   PS Just received the winter front mask from sprinter accessories, 105.00. Doesn't seem to fit right. Have sent them email. Will keep every one informed on this. Replies to this message: kenbaker (Dec 21, 2007 11:32 am)
#1170 of 1262 Re: problems with 2006 Sprinter [2000_valk] by kenbaker Dec 21, 2007 (11:32 am)
Replying to: 2000_valk (Dec 20, 2007 6:38 pm) Yes, have heard of the problem with the re-circ door, but have not got any better fix than a screw (or pin/cotter key). Have also heard of the eventual death of the actuator.   KenB
#1171 of 1262 Re: feul filter change [jemepa] by clkash Dec 23, 2007 (8:19 am)
Replying to: jemepa (Aug 25, 2006 9:03 am) Helo, On early Doge Sprinters the fuel pump does not provide enough pressure to re-prime the engine after the fuel filter change. The dodge dealers use a hand pump(similar to ones used on portable fuel tanks for outboard boat motors). They connect the priming pump to the fuel return line from the engine and suck the fuel through the filter to the engine and into the return line. They re-install the return line to the fuel filter and then you can start the engine.

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