Why does my sprinter 3500 die after 15 minutes?
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.
What causes a Dodge Sprinter to loose power?
I have a 2002 Dodge Sprinter that seems to loose power after it has been driven a few hours, and then it must sit for 10 to 30 minutes before it will start again. It acts like there is either no fuel or the airflow is restricted.
What causes check engine light on sprinter 3500?
The Sprinter should have codes on just about every sensor and very few things can be wrong without a code of some kind… 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.
What causes a sprinter to go into limp home mode?
This is common condition with a few common causes. If you have an Sprinter with the 4-cylinder engine (OM651) see this article about a common issue on this engine that causes Limp Home Mode. Low power – enough power to get to 50 mph in some cases, but not to keep that speed up a hill.
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.
What should fuel pressure be to start sprinter?
You must have at least 2500 PSI to start. 3. If no or low fuel pressure the nasty little culpret may be a 25 cent o-ring. The fuel pressure regulator is located at the rear of the fuel rail on 2002 to 2004 trucks. Its held in with two little torx head screws and can be a mother to get out. It’s not terrible you just have to work by feel mostly.
Are there any problems with my Mercedes Sprinter?
As long as you stay on top of regular maintenance, the longevity of a Mercedes Sprinter will serve you well. But these vans are not devoid of some major common issues, and these problems are expensive to repair. Sourcing Mercedes parts is a potentially difficult task. And buying parts gets expensive.
Where is the culpret on a Daimler sprinter?
If you have access to a DRB (Daimler scan tool) check fuel pressure. You must have at least 2500 PSI to start. 3. If no or low fuel pressure the nasty little culpret may be a 25 cent o-ring. The fuel pressure regulator is located at the rear of the fuel rail on 2002 to 2004 trucks.