Mr Black
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- Sprinter 2007 311cdi
Hi all.
Im new to the site and have read on here and other forums peoples posts about the same issue I have with my 2007 311cdi sprinter. But nobody has ever posted a solution when they find out what the issue is. It seems a common fault so surely there is a common solution??? ( or am I being naive)?
You guys have probably heard this one a million times but here goes........
Basically when I turn the key to start the van I get all the usual dash lights but no glowplug light and of course without this the engine is dead and won't crank. Sometimes it will take 4 or 5 attempts taking the key out and putting it back in again other times you can be sat there for 2 hours before it finally decides to come on and then other times it will start first time for a couple of weeks with no problem!
I have read about issues with relays and noticed that the starter relay was the same as one of the others on the board so swapped them over but it's still the same so guess that relay is fine. I have also read horror stories about main dealers just guessing and changing parts at will until they solve the problem and didn't want to go down that route yet as I have had a new clutch and flywheel (£1500) and the exhaust stolen (£2200) so far this year!!
I have 2 spare keys and have tried them but get the same problem. One thing to note is that along with this issue I have been getting strange warning lights and electrical issues as well. Sometimes when I get the van eventually started the faulty bulb light will come on but with no bad bulbs anywhere. Then other times the ESP or abs light and no indicators or wipers. Then when you get the chance restart the van with no problem everything is fine with no warning lights? Does anyone think it could be the wiring harness rubbing on the chassis somewhere? If so does anyone know the location this usually happens?
It's going in this week for oil, filters and brake pads so would love to be able to point the mechanics in the right direction if anyone can help, and I promise once I get this sorted I will re post on here to let others know what it was cos it is SO INFURIATING!!!
Im new to the site and have read on here and other forums peoples posts about the same issue I have with my 2007 311cdi sprinter. But nobody has ever posted a solution when they find out what the issue is. It seems a common fault so surely there is a common solution??? ( or am I being naive)?
You guys have probably heard this one a million times but here goes........
Basically when I turn the key to start the van I get all the usual dash lights but no glowplug light and of course without this the engine is dead and won't crank. Sometimes it will take 4 or 5 attempts taking the key out and putting it back in again other times you can be sat there for 2 hours before it finally decides to come on and then other times it will start first time for a couple of weeks with no problem!
I have read about issues with relays and noticed that the starter relay was the same as one of the others on the board so swapped them over but it's still the same so guess that relay is fine. I have also read horror stories about main dealers just guessing and changing parts at will until they solve the problem and didn't want to go down that route yet as I have had a new clutch and flywheel (£1500) and the exhaust stolen (£2200) so far this year!!
I have 2 spare keys and have tried them but get the same problem. One thing to note is that along with this issue I have been getting strange warning lights and electrical issues as well. Sometimes when I get the van eventually started the faulty bulb light will come on but with no bad bulbs anywhere. Then other times the ESP or abs light and no indicators or wipers. Then when you get the chance restart the van with no problem everything is fine with no warning lights? Does anyone think it could be the wiring harness rubbing on the chassis somewhere? If so does anyone know the location this usually happens?
It's going in this week for oil, filters and brake pads so would love to be able to point the mechanics in the right direction if anyone can help, and I promise once I get this sorted I will re post on here to let others know what it was cos it is SO INFURIATING!!!