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#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
#15 of 60 My Sprinter fixes by bobsat Nov 03, 2007 (5:53 am)
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?
#16 of 60 Re: 2006 Ignition Problem [dayipper] by sprinterdude Nov 03, 2007 (4:10 pm)
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?
#17 of 60 Reply to sprinter dude by bobsat Nov 04, 2007 (5:18 am)
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
#18 of 60 Re: 2006 Ignition Problem [dayipper] by sprinterdude Nov 04, 2007 (10:25 am)
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? Replies to this message: bobsat (Nov 05, 2007 8:58 am)
#19 of 60 Re: 2006 Ignition Problem [sprinterdude] by bobsat Nov 05, 2007 (8:58 am)
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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