How long does a Sprinter battery last?
between 3-5 years
2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van batteries usually last between 3-5 years, but this is variable depending on the type of battery, driving habits, weather conditions, and more. You can prolong the life of your Sprinter Van battery by: Keeping your vehicle stored indoors away from extreme swings in temperature or climate.
Why is the battery light on in my sprinter?
As for the battery light being on, its usually a fault with the Alternator and down to a diode or maybe the voltage regulator.. what you need to do is measure the voltage first without the engine running, and then with the engine running, and report the readings back on here.
What kind of battery is in front of Mercedes Sprinter?
The battery in the front is used for the lift. The battery in the cabin is the main battery. And here are the meassurements. Main battery 12.8 volt. and with engine running 14.3 volt. So what I get out of the is that the alternator is indeed working and charging. So somthing else must be wrong. Thanks for answering back. I’m located in Sweden.
What was the model year of the Mercedes Sprinter?
Sprinters up to model year 2006 share some similarity with the later model when it comes to ‘mysterious’ cutting-out and repeated intermittent non-start issues, this article covers specifically the earlier 4 cylinder Sprinter >2006, although some of the items covered are also common to the later model.
Why is the starter not cranking on my sprinter?
If the starter does not crank at all, then it is good to understand that the start command is issued by the ECU and not the key! This is because the ECU monitors the key security module and will disallow starting unless a valid key (with correct internal chip) is being used in the ignition switch.
What kind of battery does a Sprinter van have?
WARNING #2 – these photos are from a 2015 NCV3 2500 Sprinter van with a factory-installed aux battery. Your van may be very different.
How can I reset the battery on my Sprinter van?
CAREFUL: undo the wires that thread through the seat base cover board and up to the seat before you remove the board. Reconnect them before you reconnect the battery or turn the key in the ignition. If you don’t you’ll get error codes that can only be reset with a diagnostic tool.
How does the aux battery in a sprinter work?
This second battery should be of exactly the same type as your starter battery (the one under the driver’s feet). The aux battery works by connecting to the alternator and the starter/engine battery whenever the engine is running, and then disconnecting whenever the engine is off.
Where does the Red cable go in a sprinter?
The cover of the box unclips for easy access. Just squeeze the tabs in the middle. The red cable comes from the isolator relay. The black cable goes to the aux battery in the engine compartment. Don’t get fooled by the cable colors. The black cable is still positive rather than negative.