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#40 of 45 Re: my forehead says "sucker" [jverrelli] by big442br27 Jun 09, 2008 (8:21 am)
Replying to: jverrelli (Jan 18, 2008 8:23 pm) I have 1 sprinter and 3 gasoline chevy vans...One of my chevy vans has 435,000 miles on it, no engine problems at all!!!! I am a FedEx contractor and that van has had the crap driven out of it everyday since 2001. stop and go, stop and go... I have had it since it was new. The fuel pumps are the only weakness of that body style that will leave you walking. I always replace mine with a new GM before they reach 100k miles. 100k is the life of those pumps. pumps from other part stores are junk. Park the sprinter, buy a new GM fuel pump for your chevy if you are uncertain of the miles, and drive trouble free...
#41 of 45 2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500 by mraim Jun 29, 2008 (11:18 am)
I have the brake reservoir light on. This only comes on when the brake fluid is low. Well when I did the brakes and toped off the reservoir the light went off. 30, 000 miles later I did another brake job and this time the light stayed on. The sending unit is build into the plastic tank. So I replaced the brake reservoir and the light is still on. Can any body help on this?   Joe
#42 of 45 2003 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 60,000 m, 25 mpg by oves Jul 03, 2008 (1:26 pm)
If I had as many problems as "jverrelli," I'd have had the van taken back by the dealer as a lemon, not left it on the road to harm someone else. I wonder what the chances are that the mechanics screwed up more than they fixed? Those smashed headlights? hmm...   Our parts and repairs have come through a Freightliner dealer.   The EGR valve was replaced at 35,000+, just under the warranty expiration.   The "loss of power" was clearly due to the fuel filter which I just replaced. I had to drive it for a short while in that condition while finding the filter, directions for replacing it, and something else to drive while hunting. A useful owner's manual would be nice. I've downloaded a free pdf of the Service Manual. That'll do. I can say that it started fine throughout and never just quit altogether. That sounds like another issue.   The passenger side door neither responds to the key signal nor to the lock switch. Since that happened simultaneously and all the other doors work properly, I think it's probably the door's motor that's out. Does that sound logical? Any other ideas?   Otherwise, the Sprinter is a pleasure to drive and use
#43 of 45 2003 sprinter dies & will not start by breadman1960 Aug 01, 2008 (7:17 am)
I have a 2003 sprinter with 150,000 mi It will not start in the mornings without using starting fluid and will run for 2 hours and then suddenly die ( usually under acceleration or on a hill ). It will restart with the starting fluid. I make deliveries for 2 to 4 hours a day and leave the truck running all the time. The dealer has replace 1 glow plug and the "module" with no success. Anyone have any ideas? Replies to this message: ladydi007 (Aug 01, 2008 8:28 am)
#44 of 45 Re: 2003 sprinter dies & will not start [breadman1960] by ladydi007 Aug 01, 2008 (8:28 am)
Replying to: breadman1960 (Aug 01, 2008 7:17 am) Sounds more like it's not getting fuel....have you had them check the fuel filter or fuel pump? When the van dies do you smell fuel? When you first try to start it in the morning, do you have electrical power (dash lights, etc)? We have a 2004 for sale here in Arkansas if you're looking for an upgrade.
#45 of 45 New owner of used Sprinter by ranito Aug 06, 2008 (7:00 pm)
I just bought a used 2003/144WB tall roof with the idea of converting it to a camper. Reading your posts I got scared. Did I do the wrong thing? The vehicle has some problems. After running for 1/2 hour did not want to start, I waited for 20 minutes and it run fine. Looks that this is a common problem. I need help/suggestions/opinions on the following: 1.-I downloaded a manual that has all the DBR III codes but found out the price of      a DBR III reader, I can not afford it so can someone please advise if a I buy a      CAN-BUS OBD-II would it read the codes? does it have to be Mercedes or any      CAN OBD-II? ther are some made in China for $35 2.-Problem. When I drive at speeds of 40-50-60 MPH runs fine, the transmission   shifts nicely both manual and auto, but when I go to a STOP and it slows down   with the engine, not the brake, at 25 MPH a horrible vibration occurs below    somewhere around the transmission. I looked under and tested the driveshaft    shaking it Up and Down and sideways, there is a small click around the bearing    that holds and connects the two shafts. Could this bearing be the problem?    has someone experiewnced this problem? Dear people your response will be greatly apprciated.

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