Does Sprinter have glow plugs?
It is rather common in T1N Sprinters for the glow plugs to seize into the cylinder head, meaning major repairs may be needed. The engine control module (ECM) does monitor the glow plugs and if a problem arises, can issue a fault.
Where is the glow plug number on a sprinter?
Check the error code, it will be a number between P0671 and P0676, where the last digit indicates the glow plug number (i.e. P0675 is for glow plug in cylinder #5). I have read that engine codes for the older T1N (2002-2006) Sprinter are unreliable, but this isn’t a problem for the NCV3.
How are the cylinders numbered on a sprinter?
The cylinders on the Sprinter are numbered from #1-6 in the following order (1, 2, 3 are passenger side; 4, 5, 6 are driver side): For reference, the following picture shows the general location of the glow plugs, the fuel filter and the turbo resonator.
What’s the resistance of a glow plug wire?
Test the wire to the number one glow plug by placing the red lead on the buss bar number one wire and the black lead to the glow plug side. Again, .5 to 2.0 ohms with 2 ohms being the highest resistance. If its higher replace the wire lead to the glow plug from the buss bar.
What’s the glow plug on a diesel engine?
This code relates to the device diesels use to heat the cylinder head for a few seconds when attempting to start a cold engine called a glow plug. A diesel relies entirely on the momentary high level of heat through compression to spontaneously ignite the fuel.
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.
Why are the glow plugs on my diesel engine not working?
Glow plugs are an essential component for a cold start of every diesel engines. These are, in essence, a strong electrical heaters. As the car ages the glow plugs can fail. The symptoms are a long cranking time and a very rough running in the first several minutes.
What should I do about my pre 2007 sprinter?
Pre 2007 turbochargers can have their actuators adjusted. Turbo Resonator: Common failure part on these vehicles. Can replace with a durable aluminum unit to fix the faulty factory part.
Where is the EGR valve on a sprinter?
Luckily the EGR valve on Sprinter models is located at the top of the engine and is easy to replace. 4. Swirl Flap Issue The intake manifolds have flaps to direct airflow during different RPM and load situations.