What does T1N Sprinter mean?
Transporter 1 Neu
Sometimes you will hear “T1N”, “NCV3”, or “VS30” to describe a Sprinter van. The T1N (Transporter 1 Neu) is the first generation van 2002 to 2006 in the US, and only came with a 2.7 liter inline 5 cyl diesel. The NCV3 (New Concept Van 3) is the second generation van, 2007 to 2018, and came mostly with a 3.0 V-6 diesel.
Are T1N sprinters reliable?
T1N sprinters are fairly reliable, but they can be sensitive to abuse, and poor maintenance practices. They also have SH*%TY paint if they are white. The other colors (especially those with metallic paints) are better. Most mechanics (and many dealers) have no idea how to diagnose them.
What year should Sprinters avoid?
The 2015 model year is probably a used Sprinter van year to avoid. On CarComplaints.com it is among the top two most complained about Mercedes-Benz Sprinter years. The complaints about the 2015 Mercedes Sprinter van model year include body and paint problems, interior accessory problems, and window/windshield problems.
What should the engine temperature be in a Sprinter van?
Since eastern Washington State, the temperatures during the day have hung around mid-90 degrees, and the roads have been hilly. This isn’t conducive to keeping the engine at it’s ideal operating temperature of 188 to 192 degrees.
How many wheelbases does a T1N Sprinter have?
T1N’s comes in three wheelbases (118in, 140in, and 158in), two roof heights (standard and high), and two weight classes (2500 and 3500) where the 3500 series comes with dual rear wheels. Earlier models (1994-1999) exhibited a floating three pointed star in the middle of the grille.
What are the dimensions of a Daimler sprinter?
T1N’s come as cargo, passenger, or chassis versions. Production for the T1N continued into 2006 model year for the US market. Designated model 903 by Daimler. T1N’s comes in three wheelbases (118in, 140in, and 158in), two roof heights (standard and high), and two weight classes (2500 and 3500) where the 3500 series comes with dual rear wheels.
Why does my Mercedes Sprinter have bad power?
Of course on occasion its just damp and condensation that sets the whole bad connection scenario off, but for whatever reason this is the centre of all electrical connection to the vehicle and more often than not is the source of a catalogue of seemingly untraceable electrical faults.
Is there an air conditioner in a Mercedes Sprinter?
This article is specific to the Right hand drive (Left hand drive should be similar) Mercedes Sprinter pre 2006, T1N, without air conditioning or Automatic temperature control (ATC)
Why is my Mercedes Sprinter not getting warm?
Often the rotary heater control that varies the temperature is broken, not allowing the cable to push back inside the outer to actuate the valve fully open.
What should fuel pressure be on Sprinter diesel?
When checking the fuel pressure solenoid there should be no fuel coming out the return during cranking, and it should hold 870-1450 psi when unplugged during cranking. If it doesn’t, and the injectors are OK, then the fuel pressure solenoid is bad.
How long does a Mercedes Sprinter cabin heater take?
That can take anywhere between 8 to 10 hours to complete, we did not have the time available and the van was due out in a short number of hours.