What to do if your Mercedes Sprinter has turbo blown?
If you suspect in any way that you may have turbo issues STOP the engine and check it out, as to continue running the power unit could easily cost you a complete engine and not just a turbo repair on the Mercedes Sprinter / Vito diesel engines (Including those derivatives utilised in Mercedes passenger cars.) You have been politely reminded!
What is the problem with the Mercedes Sprinter?
Mercedes Sprinter CDI Turbo Actuator problem This is a very common problem for all Mercedes Sprinter CDI’s built after 2006, the fault causes the engine to lose power intermittently causing the engine to run in limp mode.
Where can I recondition a Mercedes Sprinter engine?
The reconditioning of Mercedes Sprinter used engines is carried out in our state of art garage which is equipped with the latest technology and expert engineers. So new parts are replaced by the damaged ones in an expert manner to make you available a premium quality reconditioned Mercedes Sprinter engine.
Where can I find the right engine for my sprinter?
You can find the right engine for your sprinter from our big stock of fully tested reconditioned Mercedes Sprinter engines.
If you suspect in any way that you may have turbo issues STOP the engine and check it out, as to continue running the power unit could easily cost you a complete engine and not just a turbo repair on the Mercedes Sprinter / Vito diesel engines (Including those derivatives utilised in Mercedes passenger cars.) You have been politely reminded!
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.
What to do if your Mercedes Sprinter has a split pipe?
Check vac supply to this device observing and rectifying any split or leaking pipework. Once good vacuum supply has been determined, with the ignition off (no power to the valve and no vacuum present) the route of vacuum should be blocked by the valve to the turbo actuator.
What kind of vacuum valve does a Mercedes Sprinter use?
An old Mercedes engineer once shared that there are two versions of the electric vacuum valve available, one with a blue cap and the other with a black cap, only the matching type should be used as a replacement.
Can a Mercedes Sprinter be used as an engine in?
If you know a routine to follow and have a system about your work a direct engine-out, engine-in is an achievable task in a full days work and maybe the following morning for a competent DIY’er. Having all garage equipment available and not being bothered by any changes in the weather, a drop-in job can be dusted off end to end, in a working day.
How much does it cost to change an oil on a Mercedes Sprinter?
In addition to the complexity of the system, you now must deal with each dealership and their pricing for parts and services. Sprinters are serviced by Mercedes Benz dealerships across the country. An oil change can cost as little as $170 at one dealership to as much as $400 by many others.
Where is the ECU on a Mercedes Sprinter?
Slide out the ECU from under the dash, pull back the grommet into the engine bay that routes the engine harness to the ECU. Undo these connectors from the ECU and feed them back through the bulkhead.
Is there a turbo in the Mercedes Sprinter?
Mercedes Sprinter New turbo – still no boost! Mercedes Sprinter A Mercedes 4 cylinder Luton body vehicle came to me with a turbo boost problem. The owner complained that when driving it felt like it had lost all the boost.
Why is there no boost in my Mercedes Sprinter?
A shiny new turbo was present under the bonnet (hood) and looked to be functioning correctly. The vane actuating lever was moving under engine load and all looked well with the vac control valve, vac supply pipes etc. A quick read of the ECU with the code reader showed that there was a low boost fault code stored (no surprise there!)
How many miles can a Mercedes Sprinter go?
In fact, with a diesel engine, a Sprinter will easily see a lifespan of over 300,000 miles. As long as you stay on top of regular maintenance, the longevity of a Mercedes Sprinter will serve you well.
Who is the owner of the Mercedes Sprinter?
Tom Robertson with A. Blair Enterprises Inc. employed a fleet of Sprinters over the span of several years. He explains these changes as “an extremely complex and expensive exhaust system to comply with our government regulations.”