Is there a fault in my sprinter boost?
We took a dive and splashed out on a turbo boost control solenoid. The fault still comes back. Have also fitted brake position and clutch position switches – genuine. It drives great for 10 miles on and off the gas, normal urban rural drive.
How can I tell if my Mercedes Sprinter has a problem?
A quick and dirty test to indicate any problems with the variable vanes is to remove the air box or air filter housing and listen as the engine is revved. Once the engine is started, the vac actuator rod should move down slowly as vac builds, this in turn should apply force to the lever moving the vanes into a fully charged position.
What causes Turbo limp home in Mercedes Sprinter?
That is why the dreaded turbo limp home fault often occurs without any indication on the dashboard. Normally Sprinter engine revs are ECU limited whilst stationary to around 3500 rpm. Depressing the clutch and then further releasing it should now allow revs to increase above this range to the rev limit.
Are there any faults with the sprinter Reman?
The fault still comes back. Have also fitted brake position and clutch position switches – genuine. It drives great for 10 miles on and off the gas, normal urban rural drive. Its only once its hot and has a prolonged 10 mins period of 3/4 to full throttle in any gear that it fails and goes limp.
Are there any problems with Mercedes Sprinter trucks?
Mercedes and Freightliner can not seem to solve the problems. They just throw parts at the problem and send you on your merry way, only to have the same problem occur a day/week/month later. I’m curious how many owners are having the same problems and if anyone has found a satisfactory solution?
Is the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter a reliable car?
With the economy relying heavily on e-commerce and delivery services, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will play a significant role in its continued growth. Earlier this year, Amazon announced that it will be purchasing 20,000 Sprinter vans for its new Delivery Service Partner program. That alone shows how reliable the Sprinter vans are.
Are there any problems with the Mercedes Sprinter OM642?
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter OM642 & OM651 BlueTEC Diesel Issues & Problems 1 Keep the tank full. 2 Use genuine Mercedes AdBlue. 3 Flush the tank every 2 years. 4 Clean the Dosing valve every 40,000 miles. 5 Reduce the exhaust temperatures. Mercedes has updated the NOx sensors 5 times. Mercedes says they will replace them as part of the fraud recall.
When did the Mercedes Sprinter vans come out?
The Sprinter has been around since 1995, so that gives us enough time to understand what common problems drivers/owners are reporting. Also, understanding the common problems with Mercedes sprinter vans allows fleet managers to plan and budget accordingly.