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#5 of 60 Frequent Check Engine Light on 2006 Sprinter 3500 by konaray Nov 19, 2006 (5:56 pm)
Any ideas on what could be causing the frequent appearance of Check Engine light on my 2006 Sprinter 3500 powered by 5 cyl Mercedes?   I've put 7,500 miles on the chassis which carries an Itasca Navion Class C motorhome. I've got issues with that too but that's another story.   Engine light appears about every 4-5 starts. Sometimes it goes out after a few miles. Sometimes it doesn't and I take it to the dealer. Three times out of four, they've told me they could find no problem and I guess they just reset the thing.   Scary part came when I started up an 8 percent grade in the middle of Wisconsin with rigs rolling fast behind me and beside me and suddenly lost most of the power--chugged up the hill at about 30 mph, pulled into a Wal-Mart parking lot, and then got a free 100-mile tow to the nearest dealer. They fixed and made it back to Maryland fine. But this is getting a little out of hand or maybe I'm just been spoiled by driving Japanese products 150K doing nothing but routine maintenance and never having a problem.   Any ideas? I use only brand name, #2 fuel. Is the engine control unit faulty? You'd think that would pop right up on a scan.   Konaray Replies to this message: kenbaker (Nov 20, 2006 8:36 am)
#6 of 60 Re: Frequent Check Engine Light on 2006 Sprinter 3500 [konaray] by kenbaker Nov 20, 2006 (8:36 am)
Replying to: konaray (Nov 19, 2006 5:56 pm) Konaray, what did they "FIX" when they towed you in?   That would give us a better chance to understand and help you with your fears about your Sprinter Chassis. We have quite a bit of experience around the forum.   Fears are good when they keep us out of trouble, not so good when they errode our overall confidence...   KenB
#7 of 60 Start Error by tidwells Dec 07, 2006 (2:15 pm)
Ever since the weather got down into the 20's & 30's, I've been getting a lot of start errors when the engine is cold. After the second start error, it takes about 4 hours for my 2002 Sprinter to reset itself before I can even try again to start it. I thought maybe the anti-theft system wasn't reading the chip in the ignition key because its battery was low, but a Sprinter tech told me there is no battery in the key. He suggested the start errors could be caused by a low vehicle battery, but my battery tests out great. As crazy as it sounds, the problem seems to be connected to low CABIN temperatures. When I leave my RV heater plugged in and heating, I get no start errors even when the engine is cold. Anyone have any ideas what the cause of this is? Thanks! Doug Replies to this message: sprinterguru (Oct 20, 2009 4:33 am)
#8 of 60 Re: 2002 SPRINTER LOOSING POWER & NOT STARTING [rchadwick] by sprinterdoc Dec 10, 2006 (5:21 pm)
Replying to: rchadwick (Nov 15, 2006 9:27 am) Hi, I'm new to this forum, but I think I got answer to your problem,check injectors. One of them may leak back and will couse no start when hot. You need to do INJECTOR LEAK QUANTITY. I had the same problem with 2003 model. I fix them on daily bases.   Perform this test with the engine at operating temperature. This test will assist in determining a defective or internally leaking injector(s) is present by measuring the amount of fuel return.   Turn the ignition off. Remove the engine cover Disconnect the fuel return hoses at the top of the injectors. Pinch off the oil return line. Disconnect the fuel rail solenoid. Install the test vials onto the injectors and secure with the return hose clips(Special Tool # 9545). Start the engine for ten seconds while monitoring each inner test vial. After ten seconds, a maximum of two graduation lines may be reached. If the level has exceeded the two graduation line, replace that effected cylinder's injector, clear the memory using the scan tool and retest. If the level did not pass the two graduation line limit, continue with the diagnostic manual. Hope this will help you.
#9 of 60 Re: 2002 SPRINTER LOOSING POWER & NOT STARTING [kenbaker] by jamesbarrett Apr 23, 2007 (10:01 am)
Replying to: kenbaker (Nov 15, 2006 11:14 am) I am Having the same stalling problems with my 03 Sprinter 3500 mostly in the am and when it is wet or damp and temps in the 40s. I could be cruising at 65 and it just dies after running for 15 minutes. It is getting worst and last week it only restarted after about 15 minutes and about 15 tries. Jim
#10 of 60 ignition won't turn over starter by onwhidbey May 02, 2007 (6:50 am)
When i turn the key to start pos. at times it takes a couple seconds to turn over or it won't all. The dealer tried a new starter relay but still no fix, so then he installed a button under the dash that turns the starter over but doesn't start the engine, i then turn to the off position and try again with fingers crossed-i repeat 'till it starts eventually. It's an '04 with the 2.7 engine, model 2500. Appreciate any ideas! Replies to this message: ocoe (Jun 11, 2007 10:53 am)
#11 of 60 Re: ignition won't turn over starter [onwhidbey] by ocoe Jun 11, 2007 (10:53 am)
Replying to: onwhidbey (May 02, 2007 6:50 am) I'm having the same problem. It seems to be worse once it's been driven. Starts in the morning fairly consistantly.
#12 of 60 2006 Ignition Problem by dayipper Jul 03, 2007 (5:49 am)
After even a brief drive and turn off, the van won't start when we get back in to leave for the next stop. As soon as we turn the key to wait for the glow plug light to go out, the fan starts up and the glow plug light won't go out. The van won't even attempt to start.   It has plenty of power, and we've towed it to the dealership 3 times so far. Each time it gets to them, they give it back because they can't duplicate the problem.   Anybody? Replies to this message: sprinterdude (Nov 03, 2007 4:10 pm) sprinterdude (Nov 04, 2007 10:25 am) bobsat (Nov 05, 2007 8:58 am)
#13 of 60 Ignition/Starting problems by rdean1 Oct 10, 2007 (12:08 pm)
I have a 2006 Sprinter that has had all sorts of starting problems; will start sometimes then not at all; won't get any lights on or anything when turning key. Then after 4-5 tries it will work. Also had trouble duplicating problem at dealer. Fixes so far have included: replaced/recoded the electronic keys; replaced control module; replaced battery connector plates. Each time this was supposed to "fix the problem", but after the last "fix" it did it again 2 days later. This time they said it was the Ground Cable from the battery to the engine block. I hope this helps anybody out there.
#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

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