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Dodge Sprinter: Starting/Stalling Issues

60 messages,  Last post on Oct 20, 2009 at 8:15 AM

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My Sprinter fixes by bobsat
Nov 03, 2007 (5:53 am)
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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?
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Re: 2006 Ignition Problem [dayipper] by sprinterdude
Nov 03, 2007 (4:10 pm)
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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?
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Reply to sprinter dude by bobsat
Nov 04, 2007 (5:18 am)
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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
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Re: 2006 Ignition Problem [dayipper] by sprinterdude
Nov 04, 2007 (10:25 am)
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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?
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Re: 2006 Ignition Problem [sprinterdude] by bobsat
Nov 05, 2007 (8:58 am)
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Replying to: sprinterdude (Nov 04, 2007 10:25 am)

we replaced the dash heat control switch. it seems to have worked, so far.
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duplicate keys by sabby123
Nov 24, 2007 (3:21 pm)
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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.
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Re: duplicate keys [sabby123] by kurt6
Nov 24, 2007 (8:13 pm)
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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.
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Re: duplicate keys [kurt6] by kenbaker
Nov 27, 2007 (9:31 am)
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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
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Dodge Sprinter Blowing Fuse by lockrx
Dec 01, 2007 (10:20 am)
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My 2004 Sprinter is blowing the 15 amp fuse to the engine control unit and not starting. This just happend for the first time today. The van started this morning and when I put in gear it stalled and would not restart' checked fuse and found blown 15 apm ecu fuse replaced and blew again. Anybody else have this problem?

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