How often should I replace the battery in my Mercedes Sprinter?
How often should I replace the battery in my Mercedes Sprinter?
Replace the battery in your 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel Standard Passenger Van once every 4 years for optimal performance. Watch this free video to see how to replace a dead battery in your 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel Standard Passenger Van
Where does the battery go in a Sprinter van?
Your van may be very different. If you don’t have an auxiliary/additional battery package (no extra battery added by Mercedes under the hood, or under the passenger seat) then the only place you should really get power from is the special set of connectors made for that purpose. You’ll find them under the driver’s seat.
What should I do about my Mercedes Sprinter?
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How does the aux battery in a sprinter work?
This second battery should be of exactly the same type as your starter battery (the one under the driver’s feet). The aux battery works by connecting to the alternator and the starter/engine battery whenever the engine is running, and then disconnecting whenever the engine is off.
What kind of battery does a Sprinter van have?
WARNING #2 – these photos are from a 2015 NCV3 2500 Sprinter van with a factory-installed aux battery. Your van may be very different.
This second battery should be of exactly the same type as your starter battery (the one under the driver’s feet). The aux battery works by connecting to the alternator and the starter/engine battery whenever the engine is running, and then disconnecting whenever the engine is off.
Are there any problems with my Mercedes Sprinter?
As long as you stay on top of regular maintenance, the longevity of a Mercedes Sprinter will serve you well. But these vans are not devoid of some major common issues, and these problems are expensive to repair. Sourcing Mercedes parts is a potentially difficult task. And buying parts gets expensive.
How can I reset the battery on my Sprinter van?
CAREFUL: undo the wires that thread through the seat base cover board and up to the seat before you remove the board. Reconnect them before you reconnect the battery or turn the key in the ignition. If you don’t you’ll get error codes that can only be reset with a diagnostic tool.
