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Dodge Sprinter: Starting/Stalling Issues

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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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I gave up!!!!! by jverrelli
Dec 06, 2007 (8:16 pm)
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im a licensed electrician in nyc i bought a 2003 sprinter 3500 in jan 04 it was a leftover. i bought this van when i started up my business,i had waited for 2 years to make the jump from employee to employer and one of my happiest days was when i picked up my van from merrick dodge and drove it home,this is when the fun started.as i drove my van in january i couldnt wait to get the heat going to bad for me it was broken and did not function except for cold air, i learned this later because 2 miles from the dealer i ran out of fuel and the engine never had a chance to warm up, thats how the dealer sold me the van with no fuel.in my excitement i didnt realize the fuel gauge.the next day i drove back dropped it off to fix the heat 3 days!! later they called me said it was fixed.GREAT RIGHT, lets start to do electrical work and make money WRONG!!! the next morning my driveway was filled with diesel fuel there was a hole in the tank from the "factory", when a bracket was installed near the tank you could see a drill bit mark of some sort that penetrated the tank about an inch from the bottom.YAY MY FIRST ROADSIDE TOW !! funny how i didnt notice fuel leaking when i filled it up after running out on my first drive home, the van was towed to the dealer and they showed me the hole we were all shocked!!.now starts the breakdowns,the van performed very well for about 2 months, after that starting up in the cold or damp air was a real problem. from october to april of each year from 2004 to present day i have had about 10 no starts per the "no start season"well today was my first no start im very happy i made it to december last year this happened in september.each no start resulted in a tow back to the dealer and as always it was a "fuel"problem and a few times i was charged a few bucks because bad fuel is not a covered item.i have never had a real explanation from the service dept. its always a fuel problem or bad diesel or clogged filter once i was told it was the battery im an electrician and did a load test,it was fine. today was a wake up call this van has cost me alot of lost income while at the same time spending money for repairs. also i didnt even get into the other items like a 1200 dollar sevice from the dealer, and brakes that needed roters twice, i started off loving the sprinter that was until i owned one running an electrical contracting firm in nyc is tough enough, having a 40,000 truck that starts sometimes and dealer service that stinks is enough to give up.i purchased a new chevy it gets 12 miles to the gallon but it was almost half the cost, i cant stand up in it,it doesnt hold as much but it has ac,heat and it starts everytime. sorry for the sob story but its 100% true

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