Common questions

Is there a power increaser for sprinter 3500?

Is there a power increaser for sprinter 3500?

Installed the Power Module on a 2015 Sprinter 3500 Motor Home. I didn’t know what to expect from this product, but I am very please. As stated in the product description the low end torque is very noticeable, and I also noticed a slight increase in MPG. After installing the Module I headed to the mountains. What an improvement!

What should I do about my pre 2007 sprinter?

Pre 2007 turbochargers can have their actuators adjusted. Turbo Resonator: Common failure part on these vehicles. Can replace with a durable aluminum unit to fix the faulty factory part.

How to increase horsepower in a Sprinter van?

Please select your vehicle from the drop-down menu. Increase your Sprinter’s Horsepower and Torque with this Dual Channel Power Module. Please note that this product will not allow you to overcome your speed governor. Satisfaction Guarantee: Tuning modules have a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. That is 30 days from the assumed delivery date.

What to do if your Mercedes Sprinter loses power?

Once the fixings are removed and the large wire is protected pull out the top of the board directly from the two connectors beneath the steering wheel. Once this is out the board will pull down to allow you to remove the connectors behind. Once all these are removed the unit can be lifted away from the column and inspected.

Pre 2007 turbochargers can have their actuators adjusted. Turbo Resonator: Common failure part on these vehicles. Can replace with a durable aluminum unit to fix the faulty factory part.

What causes boost to fail on Sprinter van?

Turbocharger Actuator On the modern diesel engine used in the Sprinter van, boost pressure is controller using a vane-system. The control valve for the vane system is electronically controlled and can fail. The turbocharger is still healthy, only the control valve has failed.

Can a turbo hose fail on a sprinter?

The 2007 to roughly 2010 Sprinters with 3.0 engine have a lower turbo hose that can fail with time. The driver’s side hose can fail at the hose end adapter. Sometimes they will fail at the bends as well. When they do fail they can be difficult to diagnose. They also seem to fail while under high boost.

What causes a sprinter to go into limp home mode?

This is common condition with a few common causes. If you have an Sprinter with the 4-cylinder engine (OM651) see this article about a common issue on this engine that causes Limp Home Mode. Low power – enough power to get to 50 mph in some cases, but not to keep that speed up a hill.

What’s the problem with my Dodge Sprinter 3500?

My 2006 Dodge Sprinter 3500 / 2007 Winnebago View has suffered its 2nd turbo resonator failure with ~2,200 miles between the 1st and 2nd failures. The first failure was shortly after I bought the vehicle last summer. The resonator was replaced with the manufacturer’s part Rev AB. That part failed last Saturday on the Interstate.

Where can I get a Dodge Sprinter with no boost?

Update: Had a 2nd event of sudden loss of power / no boost on the I20 just west of Atlanta on a weekend trip with my Sprinter 3500 (2006) Winnebago View (2007). Aborted trip and limped back on my own power to dealer in Canton, GA that has Service Department working on Saturdays.

Turbocharger Actuator On the modern diesel engine used in the Sprinter van, boost pressure is controller using a vane-system. The control valve for the vane system is electronically controlled and can fail. The turbocharger is still healthy, only the control valve has failed.

Installed the Power Module on a 2015 Sprinter 3500 Motor Home. I didn’t know what to expect from this product, but I am very please. As stated in the product description the low end torque is very noticeable, and I also noticed a slight increase in MPG. After installing the Module I headed to the mountains. What an improvement!

Update: Had a 2nd event of sudden loss of power / no boost on the I20 just west of Atlanta on a weekend trip with my Sprinter 3500 (2006) Winnebago View (2007). Aborted trip and limped back on my own power to dealer in Canton, GA that has Service Department working on Saturdays.

What is the problem with my Dodge Sprinter?

Check for all loose connections to air box, turbo, both ends of intercooler, and especially the turbo resonator (do not over-tighten). Double check for holes in the intercooler as well. Double and triple check the TURBO RESONATOR, it is probably split due to manufacturing problems, vibrations, and/or stresses like turbo pressure…

Please select your vehicle from the drop-down menu. Increase your Sprinter’s Horsepower and Torque with this Dual Channel Power Module. Please note that this product will not allow you to overcome your speed governor. Satisfaction Guarantee: Tuning modules have a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. That is 30 days from the assumed delivery date.

What kind of brake system does sprinter 3500 have?

In the rear, there are two different brake systems on the Sprinter for the 2500 and 3500 models. The 2500 uses a single piston floating caliper, and the 3500 uses a dual piston floating caliper. Both versions use a drum-in-hat emergency brake.

What is the tuning module for Sprinter diesel?

The Sprinter Diesel Tuning Module is a plug and play performance chip. There is no need to reprogram the factory computer. Up to 15% to 20% gain in horsepower and torque. We also offer the Sprinter PedalBox accelerator tuning module which is plug and play and gives you more throttle with less pedal, boosting your out of the gate performance.

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Ruth Doyle