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#14 of 60 2003 starting trouble by bobsat Oct 30, 2007 (6:00 pm)
I have a 2003 freightliner with 92,000 miles on it I have had it not start two times in the last couple of weeks, usually cold mornings. the key gets turned on and it will start to bring up the dash diagnostics lights, then it will just go dead. It doesn't finish up the self check and if will not warm the glow-plugs. Turning the key all the way does nothing. I was able to charge the battery and it started both times. We have done some checks and find the water control valve is hot to the touch, and the amp draw is to high with the key off. If I remove the plug to the valve the draw drops but so far I have not had a chance to test it farther. Does anyone have information about what controls this valve? By the way the power to the valve will drop and the valve will cool to the touch if you start the vehicle.   Any ideas please let me know.   Thanks very much Bob
#15 of 60 My Sprinter fixes by bobsat Nov 03, 2007 (5:53 am)
I believe They found my problem. It seems that the engine heater booster is running all the time. We found the water control valve was hot to the touch and removing the plug to it would take the load off the battery. I took it to the dealership after figuring that out myself. At the dealer they checked the system and found the dash switch that controls the heater boost even though it was not lit was still sending a message to the water control valve to turn on. The dealer replaced the whole switch( $400.00+ ) with a new one, second one this year, and all seems to be well.   I bought this van used, it had 45,000 miles on it. I have driven it 50,000 miles this year. I have saved lots of money in fuel cost, but the repair bills are killing me.   Anyone else having second thoughts about their sprinter purchase?
#16 of 60 Re: 2006 Ignition Problem [dayipper] by sprinterdude Nov 03, 2007 (4:10 pm)
Replying to: dayipper (Jul 03, 2007 5:49 am) I have a 2004 Sprinter with same problem- dealer told me I needed to replace ECM - picked up van today check engine light is on though ECM replaced so will see if it really is fixed. Is yours fised?
#17 of 60 Reply to sprinter dude by bobsat Nov 04, 2007 (5:18 am)
yes so far its working fine. I keep hoping this will be the last repair for a while. I have almost $2000.00 in repair and service work, light bulbs, SRS, Heater switch (twice), trans flush, Tires, and one injector. Plus the regular filter changes. I hope its the end for a long while. I hope this helps others.   Bob
#18 of 60 Re: 2006 Ignition Problem [dayipper] by sprinterdude Nov 04, 2007 (10:25 am)
Replying to: dayipper (Jul 03, 2007 5:49 am) I have a 2004 with what sounds to be the same problem- dealer replaced ECM - Check engine light on now so not sure if I'm fixed yet- what did you do to fix the problem you had? Replies to this message: bobsat (Nov 05, 2007 8:58 am)
#19 of 60 Re: 2006 Ignition Problem [sprinterdude] by bobsat Nov 05, 2007 (8:58 am)
Replying to: sprinterdude (Nov 04, 2007 10:25 am) we replaced the dash heat control switch. it seems to have worked, so far.
#20 of 60 duplicate keys by sabby123 Nov 24, 2007 (3:21 pm)
I have a 2007 Sprinter that is used for courier work. My boss had me duplicate the original key which also had a power button lock. I was using the duplicate to unlock the door and the key sheared off at the part where the "cuts and grooves" start. First, is it legal to duplicate that kind of key at a lock shop? Second, is that duplicate key of the same quality and integrity of the facory key? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Replies to this message: kurt6 (Nov 24, 2007 8:13 pm) kenbaker (Nov 27, 2007 9:31 am) wsummers (Jan 05, 2008 5:26 am)
#21 of 60 Re: duplicate keys [sabby123] by kurt6 Nov 24, 2007 (8:13 pm)
Replying to: sabby123 (Nov 24, 2007 3:21 pm) You can not duplicate the key at a lock shop,will not work at the door or to start motor,you need the factory chip to go along with new keys. Replies to this message: kenbaker (Nov 27, 2007 9:31 am) wsummers (Jan 05, 2008 5:26 am)
#22 of 60 Re: duplicate keys [kurt6] by kenbaker Nov 27, 2007 (9:31 am)
Replying to: kurt6 (Nov 24, 2007 8:13 pm) All reports have been that the lock shop ( a really good one) can make you a new key and it will work the door and the ignition switches, but will not start the van due to the transponder that must be programmed...   So, the BLADE of the key should be OK, but if it broke off, then the quality is BAD.   If you just need a new blade (to relpace a bad one), then you should be able to use it in the original remote, or just always have the remote with you.   KenB Replies to this message: wsummers (Jan 05, 2008 5:26 am)

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