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#29 of 60 Stalling Issues by wisconnyboy Dec 26, 2007 (8:36 am)
Having this problem too. Stalled on the way to work today and I'm waiting for it to get fixed. It has happened first thing in the morning several times AND stalled on the side of the road. ANY ideas would be greatly appreciated as I think the dealship is going to need ideas too. (They currently service NO OTHER diesels)   Does anyone know a dealership that DOES work on these in the MSP/St Paul area, and not just a Dodge/Chrysler Dealer that sells them and claims to service them? Replies to this message: kenbaker (Dec 27, 2007 7:10 am)
#30 of 60 Re: Stalling Issues [wisconnyboy] by kenbaker Dec 27, 2007 (7:10 am)
Replying to: wisconnyboy (Dec 26, 2007 8:36 am) 'sconsin? More information would be helpful...   Fuel issues are common amongst diesels regardless of make/model.   1) Fuel filter plugging in cold weather, 2) filter clogging from dirty fuel, 3) clogged air filter (dirty or snow sucked up/in (powder)), 4) oil sensor/sender (tells computer you are out of oil or low on pressure), 5) some things that kick in the limp-home-mode could also either seem like a stall, or become a stall situation. 6) water in fuel (but not enough to setoff sensor) 7) computer/network failure 8) ECM (engine control module failure) 9) chaffed wires somewhere shorting out/crossing 10) EGR stuck open (clean/replace depending on age/condition)   This is a wide open field of inquiry.   A good Mercedes shop (I mean an independant garage, with crafts-persons doing the work) will be a good resource if they know CAN/bus and DRBII/III computer codes. They will have to have access to the diagnosis manuals for Sprinters.   It seems odd for a Sprinter dealer to not also have Dodge Cummins diesel pickups as well... Further looks for Spritner dealers/repair in your area should include Freightliner dealers who also sell (or did sell Sprinters).   KenB
#31 of 60 Dodge Sprintrer van by hhull Jan 03, 2008 (11:29 am)
I am having problems with fueling my van. The neck fills up and shuts off the fuel flow from the pump handle. I have pulled the tank and inspected the neck. The anti surge check valve seems free. Any ideas?
#32 of 60 Sprinter starting problems by ladydi007 Jan 04, 2008 (8:38 am)
My husband has an 04 Sprinter 2500 he uses for an Express Mail route. We have had numerous problems since purchasing this van in 2003. We've had anything from brakes, sensors, batteries, fuel/air filter problems, etc. We have a new problem that the mechanics can't seem to figure out so I'm searching this board in hopes of some kind of direction.   When the van is started the auxillary fan to the air conditioner kicks in and the motor sounds as if it is racing.....the van then dies. Restart the van and it will start fine, no fan running, no racing engine.....but you put the van in reverse and once again it dies......wait a few minutes and it starts and drives normally. This only happens when you first start it. There's no loss of power no lights come on and the mechanics have found no coding errors. Any ideas?   One bit of warning for those considering a Sprinter van......mechanics who are licensed or one who knows how to work on these vans are limited and regardless of the problem (in our experience) when you leave the dealership expect to pay $$ for any service on these vans. Our experience has always been at least $500 per visit and has been as much as $1700 and expect to be without the vehicle for at least one day if not a week at a time. Seems these "qualified trained" mechanics don't know where to start if the code reader doesn't detect anything. : Replies to this message: wsummers (Jan 05, 2008 5:43 am)
#33 of 60 Re: duplicate keys [kenbaker] by wsummers Jan 05, 2008 (5:26 am)
Replying to: kenbaker (Nov 27, 2007 9:31 am) I long ago found that I must keep a key to critical locks in my wallet! I had a key to 03 sprinter made at the best locksmith shop in town. They found a blank that had the same profile but was thicker, so they ground it thin enough to fit in the lock then cut the teeth the normal way. After locking the key in the van several times this wallet backup has saved many precious hours and a lot stress. It will unlock the doors no problem.
#34 of 60 Re: Sprinter starting problems [ladydi007] by wsummers Jan 05, 2008 (5:43 am)
Replying to: ladydi007 (Jan 04, 2008 8:38 am) I am very sympathetic to your problems and issues with Sprinter electronics. I have been having problems with my sliding side door from day one. Recently it doesn't unlatch. Yesterday, I used the dash mounted unlock button, got out and attempted to open the door, which was a mistake. after pulling on the door latch, I heard the unmistakable sound of all of the doors locking, clunk,clunk. As you may expect I had left the key in the ignition. These Sprinters can have a mind of their on. It was suggested to me that I should find a Priest and have an "exercism performed". The local dealer who has very short term experience said that it was a faulty instrument cluster. But at $718 for the replacement cluster I am reluctant to put with that much precious green stuff. Maybe if I can find a dealer who will let me "try before you buy"?
#35 of 60 Re: I gave up!!!!! [kenbaker] by ladydi007 Jan 05, 2008 (7:48 am)
Replying to: kenbaker (Dec 07, 2007 6:13 am) Our dealership told us that if you replace the brake pads, you have to replace the rotors because of sensors. They say they just throw the old ones away but all has to be replaced at the same time. Replies to this message: kenbaker (Jan 08, 2008 9:09 am) sprintertech (Nov 02, 2008 8:17 am)
#36 of 60 Re: I gave up!!!!! [ladydi007] by kenbaker Jan 08, 2008 (9:09 am)
Replying to: ladydi007 (Jan 05, 2008 7:48 am) An intelligent sounding line of BS is still a line of BS   The Sensors mount in the back of the pads, not in/on the rotors. An actual explanation of WHY is in order if sensors are somehow related to rotors...   Yes, I have heard that if you let the pads go too far you might have to replace the sensors. Also constant wet conditions could get to your brake sensors and cause problems.   KenB Replies to this message: sprintertech (Nov 02, 2008 8:17 am)
#37 of 60 my forehead says "sucker" by jverrelli Jan 18, 2008 (7:23 pm)
hi everyone, im the electrician from new york who wrote "i gave up". i was driving my 03 ripoff and in a 8 hour time my front brakes went from fine to complete destruction of both front rotors, the pads,and 1 caliper.what happened to the german engineering i paid for?I thought there was sensors to tell me when my brakes are low.Not to worry my friendly dealer was happy to sell me all the parts i needed for about 700.00 and after driving 10 miles each way i found out the rotors were the wrong ones i am starting to feel that this van has been the worst item i have ever purchased in my life.I dont get it, my van is a 3500 mid size and it is not near its load limit how could the brakes go that fast. thats all for now but i will add recently when im on the highway the engine surges, but thats a story for another day in the near future.I will say one last thing i recently bought a 2002 chevy van with 150k miles as a backup van for when my sprinter dies! Replies to this message: big442br27 (Jun 09, 2008 7:21 am)

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