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MISC Sprinter Problems (oh the list)

43 messages,  Last post on Feb 24, 2011 at 10:34 AM

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#34 of 43 sprinter motorhome.... by jlo_one

Jun 29, 2010 (8:06 pm)

Oh boy. I am looking at a 2010 Itasca Navion IQ with the sprinter chassis and mercedes turbo diesel. Listening to everyone is pretty discouraging, but at least I haven't purchased it yet.
 
The motorhome is on a 3500 (it has the double rear wheels). For 2011 they are coming out with a 188hp (old is 154hp). Also will have more torque (320 vs 280?).
 
Anyone here heard about the motorhome issues?
 
thank you,
JLO

#35 of 43 Re: sprinter motorhome.... [jlo_one] by dodgepartsmanw

Jul 02, 2010 (6:45 pm)

Replying to: jlo_one (Jun 29, 2010 8:06 pm)
Just don't do it Stay away if you value your money and safety. You can email me direct if you want to know the specifics. I am involved in a suit with the dealer and Chrylser.
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#36 of 43 2002-2003 Sprinter Recall Notice (Intake Manifold) by vpracegasatl

Jul 03, 2010 (9:23 am)

I'm sure all of us Sprinter owners hate to say it, because it is such a good van, as far as what is designed for. BUT the little (and big) nic-nac issues they have are just too much to bear. Mine has been parked for over 3 years now. It works great as a 14-foot storage container. LOL
 
Have you guys with 2002-2003 models received the Recall notice on the Intake Manifold? I must say I am happy about that, at least. Mine needed replacing anyway and the dealer was trying to con me into a whole motor ($14,000). LOL
 
There is a recall out now for 02-03 Sprinters. Complete Intake Manifold replacement! YAHOOOO!! Should help mine run better now.

#37 of 43 class action lawsuit..... by dodgepartsmanw

Jul 03, 2010 (6:37 pm)

anyone interested in beginning a class action lawsuit against Dodge/Mercedes over these pieces of junk??
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#38 of 43 Sprinter Cummins package. by dodgepartsmanw

Jul 03, 2010 (6:50 pm)

Anyone ever try gutting the engine and transmission and replacing it with a Dodge/Cummins running gear? I would be willing to try. Then I would have 4WD 3500 with some power and none of the problems. I know the can bus would have to go and the PW/ PD and radio would have to go. I don't care about traction control or ABS so they could hit the scrap can also. I would think a wrecked 2005 3500 ram would be a good start for all that it needed. At least I would be paying for something I can use.....

#39 of 43 Re: 2007 sprinter [santoman] by sprinterdoctor

Jul 28, 2010 (11:19 am)

Replying to: santoman (Jan 12, 2010 10:34 am)
(I have been a Sprinter technician since 2004).
The positive battery cable is proving to be a problem with some 07 and up Sprinters. There is a crimp/fusible link that gradually builds resistance and eventually causes a no start or lack of charging. I haven't heard of one that suddenly comes back to life after sitting a while, but it's possible. Here is some text from the Chrysler document...
 
"Intermittent no start due to low battery voltage/discharged battery.;1. Intermittent low battery voltage/discharged battery, even after driving for some time. 2. Alternator output, when measured at the alternator is correct. 3. Alternator output, when measured at the battery may be below normal."
 
"Possible cause may be high resistance in the cable from the starter motor to the battery, caused by a loose crimp at the 300 Amp fusible link. Perform a voltage drop test over the cable from the starter to the battery while at the same time doing a ‘wiggle’ test on the cable at the fusible link. If corrosion is present and/or the cable does not pass the voltage drop test, replace the cable."
 
Hope this helps!

#40 of 43 Re: 2002-2003 Sprinter Recall Notice (Intake Manifold) [vpracegasatl] by owenson

Sep 14, 2010 (7:18 am)

Replying to: vpracegasatl (Jul 03, 2010 9:23 am)
I have a 2003 Freightliner sprinter ,they send me a letter and told me to take my sprinter to a dealer to change the intake manifold ,they change the manifold and give me back the truck ,then the truck start cutting out at certain speed on the highway I took the truck to another dealer to check why the truck was cutting out and he told me to take it back to the people who change the manifold be cause they screw up the truck ,I call the shop and have the truck towed to them the next day they call me and told me that they have blown my engine apart checking it out and I will have to pay to replace the motor .The case is in a lawman hand now

#41 of 43 Re: MISC Sprinter Problems (oh the list) [vpracegasatl] by terri19

Sep 30, 2010 (4:08 pm)

Replying to: vpracegasatl (Jan 02, 2008 1:14 pm)
DO NOT BUY THESE VANS YOU WILL BE SORRY OH MY GOD THE REPAIR BILLS .
 
TERRINEWSOM71YAHOO FOR ANY INFO

#42 of 43 Sprinter Cranks but won't Start by freightsprint

Nov 08, 2010 (9:54 pm)

I have a 2002 Freightliner 2500 with 162k on it. As far as I know all the electrical components, except the power locks, work fine. It has run great during the summer (when I bought it) but as the weather got cold it has been hard to start in the mornings (below 40 degrees or so) It would start within two seconds of first crank and immediately die. Then after reheating the plugs and several attempts of cranking it, much longer than I would like, it would finally start and run fine. If the temperature was above 50 it would start and run fine (it would take no longer than 3 seconds of cranking before firing).
 
Saturday morning was cold (circa 36 degrees) and I started it with the normal procedure. After idling for about five minutes it died and has not fired since although I have tried many different times. At first I figured if I waited till the temp. to get above 50 it might start and run just fine. The temperature has reached 65 since it died and I have had no luck starting it. It fired only once when I gave it a shot of starting fluid. It did not give me any indicator lights in the dash until I unplugged the connection to the fuel rail solenoid which I removed and checked the o-rings. They looked great and after reinstalling the solenoid the Engine Control Unit Indicator Lamp is still lit.
 
Any help would be appreciated, Mike

#43 of 43 cranks but no start by logan369

Feb 24, 2011 (10:34 am)

I have a 2002 sprinter and it was hit (very lightly) in front and then driven home without shutting it off the nest morning it would crank but not start.
Checked fuel preasure at injectors by cracking the line open and very little fuel preasure.
Checked the fuel preasure regulator for a split O-ring and it looks fine. any Ideas anyone?

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