What is def for Sprinter van?

What is def for Sprinter van?

‘Check DEF’ Message When the dreaded “Check DEF” message appears on the instrument panel of your Sprinter van, you need not panic. The “Check DEF” message means that either there is a level sensor fault inside the DEF tank or the DEF computer has detected a fault with one of the injectors or tank heaters.

How much blue Def does a Sprinter van use?

Most DEF tanks for a Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van are about 6.6 gallons. You can get a 2.5 gallon refill tank of DEF for about $12.00, which is approximately $4.80 per gallon. So, it will take about $31.00 to completely fill up a DEF tank in a Sprinter Van.

When did the Def Countdown go to zero?

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When to start the 10 start count down?

Click to expand… It appears if there is any malfunction with any part of the DEF the 10 start count down can be triggered. The DEF level is the easy part of keeping the system happy. “To function properly, exhaust gas after treatment must be operated with Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) reducing agent.

Is there a way to reset the Def Countdown?

The van won’t start since the def countdown went to 0. Is there a way to reset this Mechanic’s Assistant:Are you hoping to fix this yourself? Yes Mechanic’s Assistant:Great!

Why did my Mercedes Sprinter Countdown go to 0?

My Mercedes sprinterdef countdown went to 0 even after I filled it. Is there a way to reset the code to get it running Mechanic’s Assistant:Tell me a bit more about what’s going on so he can help you best. The van won’t start since the def countdown went to 0.

How can I tell how much DEF is left in my van?

Some 2016+ vans have a DEF level indicator in the dash display (if you have the high line display with the steering wheel buttons). Everyone else pretty much as to guess how full their DEF tank is, or just wait for the dash display to light up. When there’s 1.5 gallons of DEF left, the vehicle will warn you to refill.

Click to expand… It appears if there is any malfunction with any part of the DEF the 10 start count down can be triggered. The DEF level is the easy part of keeping the system happy. “To function properly, exhaust gas after treatment must be operated with Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) reducing agent.

Why is my Def countdown still 100% empty?

I had just left MB on a new DEF service and figured they filled DEF and cleared the countdown, they did neither. The sprinter left 100% empty on DEF and the countdown was already half used up. After this I do not want to ever be immobilized again.

What does Def mean on a diesel van?

DEF helps with emissions control and the computer in your van will stop you from driving if it detects an empty DEF tank. But don’t panic if the DEF light on your dash comes on. You’ve got plenty of time to fill up. So, what is DEF, why does your engine need it, and what’s the best way to fill the DEF tank? What is DEF?

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