Is the sprinter 2002-2006 SprintShift general question?
We have a classic Hymer motorhome based on a 1992 Mercedes 410D which we want to update with a 2002-2006 416 Sprinter based Hymer. Never willingly bought an auto or semi auto vehicle but for our next motorhome fancy having one as modern traffic becomes denser with more stop start, which raises a general question about the Sprintshift system.
Who is the manufacturer of the Mercedes Sprinter?
The system is not actually Mercedes Benz but actually manufactured by Magnetti Marelli that well known Italian company….. They supply the system identical in everyway to more than Mercedes Benz manufacturers such as Ferrari Alfa Romeo (selespeed) VW (shiftmatic).
Are there any problems with the SprintShift system?
Never willingly bought an auto or semi auto vehicle but for our next motorhome fancy having one as modern traffic becomes denser with more stop start, which raises a general question about the Sprintshift system. I’ve read a bit about the problems, one poster wrote only yesterday with one.
Where to go on a SprintShift sprinter 410D?
The 410D ends up screaming to keep up any form of momentum on the very steep grades, and it’s up the very steep grades that some of the best locations are. We also intend to spend time travelling in eastern European mountains soon too, some of the gradients there are a little scary without enough torque.
Is there a Mercedes Benz Sprinter for sale?
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Is there a problem with the sprint shift box?
I have a 316cdi with sprint shift, the problem is that occasionaly it will jump out of gear, this only happens when pulling away and therefore only when in first gear. The rest of the time the box behaves and has no other faults.
What causes intermittent power in a Mercedes Sprinter?
You may find that some of the fuse carriers have also corroded on the visible side of the board, the unit can be further dismantled to reveal the internal components of the holders that can be cleaned in the same way as the rear connectors. However the most common cause of problems will be in the multi-way connectors on the rear of the unit.
Is there a clutch pedal on the SprintShift box?
Thanks rufus, the sprintshift box is a fully electronic controlled manual box, the gear lever can be used to change gear or placed in auto mode, there is no clutch pedal, the clutch is opporated by means of a hydraulic ram again all computer controlled.
I have a 316cdi with sprint shift, the problem is that occasionaly it will jump out of gear, this only happens when pulling away and therefore only when in first gear. The rest of the time the box behaves and has no other faults.
You may find that some of the fuse carriers have also corroded on the visible side of the board, the unit can be further dismantled to reveal the internal components of the holders that can be cleaned in the same way as the rear connectors. However the most common cause of problems will be in the multi-way connectors on the rear of the unit.
Thanks rufus, the sprintshift box is a fully electronic controlled manual box, the gear lever can be used to change gear or placed in auto mode, there is no clutch pedal, the clutch is opporated by means of a hydraulic ram again all computer controlled.
What is the box of tricks in a Mercedes Sprinter?
This highly complex ‘box of tricks’ contains a matrix of brass interconnections, distributing power to many circuits through fuses and plug connections. It also contains the integrated flasher control circuitry electronics for the indicators and intermittent wipers.