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    2001 Sprinter 313 cdi. Limp mode? No ecu light. Turbo?

    Recently bought a 2001 sprinter 313cdi on 120k and been having a few problems, some of which I have allready resolved with help from this forum. It had only done about 1000 miles in the last year and was overcooling and lacking a bit of power when I got it so checked it over and found a couple...
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    2001 sprinter 313 egr and cat?

    just bought a 2001 sprinter luton 313 cdi on 120k. not owned a sprinter before and dont know these engines. noticed it was probly a bit slower than it should be (though still much faster than my transit) so started investigating. thought this may be egr valve related but there doesnt seem to...
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    Edc fault on Sprinter 311 cdi 2002

    Hi My sprinter has been difficult to start for quite a few months, especially when hot but I rarely use the van so when I do have the issue I use easy start It's a 2002 but only done 55 k miles ( genuine ) I purchased a replacement crankshaft sensor and cam shaft sensor, but when I was...
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    Sprinter CDI 316 March 2015 (MY2013) Reversing Camera

    I've purchased a reversing camera from a German Ebayer (claimed OEM). It comes with German only instructions hence my questions on here. The Radio (Command Module) is an Alpine RY2350 with the video input on a turquoise connector (the only one not used). I've connected switched 12V power via...
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    2003 Sprinter 311 cdi - engine cuts out whilst driving and some problems starting

    Hi all, I having a problem with my 2003 Sprinter 311 cdi that seems to crop up on this forum and others. The main issue is that the engine will cut out whilst driving - usually after having driven the van for while that day (i.e. the engine is warm). When the problem occurs i have to pull...
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    Sprinter 2003 cuts out whilst driving and has some problems starting

    Hi all, I having a problem with my 2003 Sprinter 311 cdi that seems to crop up on this forum and others. The main issue is that the engine will cut out whilst driving - usually after having driven the van for while that day (i.e. the engine is warm). When the problem occurs i have to pull...
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    Auto Stuck In '2nd' Gear

    Sprinter 318 Auto 2007.Van starts as normal,put it into D and van moves but won't get above '2nd' gear.It just makes the revs get extremely high.Any help would be appreciated.The battery did go dead before this happened,would this cause anything? Thanks :confused:
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    2009 Sprinter Massive water leak

    Hello all. Firstly I have to admit I am a mechanic and today I was scratching my head! A new customer who has a fleet of luton vans (mostly Trans**s) also has a Sprinter. Never touched the van before today, however it appears on the end of a rope and is 'overheating'....huh. Put water...
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    Calling all MB van owners

    Hi all I'm doing some research for a project and thought some here might be able to help me. I'm looking for anecdotes relating to MB vans. Vans which have done amazing journeys, been invaluable in setting up a buisness, help achieved a great feet, been used to support charity, worked in...
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    Sprinter Starting Problem

    Hi guys, I have a 1996 Sprinter 208D Motorhome and I'm having difficulty starting it after leaving overnight. It takes about 2-4 minutes of tuning the engine over on the key before it starts to try and fire up, whilst turning it over on the key, you can see it trying to gas up as smoke comes...
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    Sprinter 312D turbo oil leak?

    Hi, I am looking to buy a used Sprinter 312D. I have an offer which is quite far from my place, so far I have only seen the pictures. Attached is a photo of the engine bay. What concerns me is the oil residue on what I suppose is the air hose between the turbo and the engine. What could be...
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    LWB Sprinter - Engine issues!

    I have a long wheel base sprinter van 311 year 2000. Owned for the last 2 - 3 years and it's been great, until recently. For some unknown reason the van will only rev to 3,500 rpm when stationary or when being driven. And when driven, will struggle to make it up to a decent speed. Only...
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    Sprinter rear door int handle

    I need to remove a damaged bike carrier. To acheive this I need to remove the interior door panel. Before this I need to remover the interior door handle (off side rear door). Can someone help before I damage the plastic. I understand that the handle trim needs to be removed before the lever...
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    intermittent loss of power :(

    A bit new to here so please bear with me if i seem ignorant. 3 days ago i purchased a Mercedes Sprinter 311 LWB X reg its the mark 2. best sprinter in the county for sale. full mudie bond history 1 owner blah blah blah. but sometimes when im driving along it the turbo seems to fail? its...
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    Sprinter 57 plate DPF problem

    Hello, I'm new to the forum and hope someone can help. Two months ago I bought a 57 plate Sprinter. All was well for the first few hundred miles then, when setting out one day I noticed white smoke coming from the exhaust. This cleared once I was on the motorway and I drove a further 170 miles...
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    Sprinter running problem

    Hi all, and sorry if this has been asked before. I have an 1999 Sprinter 308D which I bought recently. It had a problem starting on its own but with a little easystart would start straight away. A couple of days ago while driving there was a pop then a lack of power and lots of smoke out...
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    Great Service - has to be shouted about

    I recently looked around a number of dealers to do the head gasget on my mercedes sprinter 2.2 diesel. (906 chassis - 315cdi). I was surprised to see such a vast difference in the prices - the prices ranged from 871 plus vat to 1748 plus vat - all for the same work. This was to strip the head...
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    Blown? engine at 6000 miles

    Just bought my second new Sprinter, this time a MWB crew cab pick up. My last one was fantastic, it did 31,000 miles before the computer asked for its first service! Sold it at 50k as i needed seven seats and a pick up for my recesion scaled down groundwork business. It has cruise and air con...
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    Mercedes Sprinter 413 CDi HIGH WATER PRESSURE

    hi, ive got a 2002 mercedes sprinter 413cdi and the water pressure is really high, ive changed the thermostat & water pump but the pressure is still high, any ideas as to what the issue may be
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    Sprinter speed limiter from cpu

    Sprinter speed limiter from ecu I recently bought a sprinter 308cdi plate 53 its came from some parcel company on first day I realised that its got speed limiter and today shown to local mechanic he checked and told me I have to go to dealer to remove speed ristriction as its speed restricted...

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