What causes a Dodge Sprinter to loose power?

I have a 2002 Dodge Sprinter that seems to loose power after it has been driven a few hours, and then it must sit for 10 to 30 minutes before it will start again. It acts like there is either no fuel or the airflow is restricted.

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.

Why does my sprinter 3500 die after 15 minutes?

I am Having the same stalling problems with my 03 Sprinter 3500 mostly in the am and when it is wet or damp and temps in the 40s. I could be cruising at 65 and it just dies after running for 15 minutes. It is getting worst and last week it only restarted after about 15 minutes and about 15 tries.

What causes check engine light on sprinter 3500?

The Sprinter should have codes on just about every sensor and very few things can be wrong without a code of some kind… Any ideas on what could be causing the frequent appearance of Check Engine light on my 2006 Sprinter 3500 powered by 5 cyl Mercedes? I’ve put 7,500 miles on the chassis which carries an Itasca Navion Class C motorhome.

Why does my 2002 sprinter not start after second start?

After the second start error, it takes about 4 hours for my 2002 Sprinter to reset itself before I can even try again to start it. I thought maybe the anti-theft system wasn’t reading the chip in the ignition key because its battery was low, but a Sprinter tech told me there is no battery in the key.

What should the rail pressure be on a Sprinter diesel?

Check rail pressure when engine is off, it should be 0 PSI (+/- 500 PSI). Aerated or restricted fuel supply. Excessive idle time can cause white smoke when cold due to carbon build up on injector tips. More than 20% idle time is excessive. 2007-2009 model years use an electric supply pump in the tank to feed the CP pump at 59 +-2 PSI.

When to replace fuel pressure solenoid on sprinter?

If it is and there is leakage, replace the fuel pressure solenoid. The high pressure pump is driven by the camshaft, and requires no timing. Fuel that enters the high pressure pump is pressurized between 200-1600 bar (2,900 – 23,205 psi). The pressurized fuel is then supplied to the fuel rail.

How does the high pressure pump in a sprinter work?

The high pressure pump builds the high pressure and delivers it to the fuel rail manifold, which buffers out pressure fluctuations and distributes fuel to the individual injectors. The fuel quantity valve (fuel control actuator, M-Prop) in the high pressure pump controls pressure output from the pump.

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.

When did my Dodge Sprinter lose its power?

Now I left for vacation June 29, 2008 and have a loss of power again, can’t go over 55mph, which is good for saving diesal fuel but not for wanting to get to my vacation place. This sprinter has only 17,000 miles on it. Up date on my van, after sitting for appox. two days, started up and ran fine.

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.

What kind of car is the Dodge Sprinter?

My unit is a 2006 Navion with a 2005 Sprinter chassis and we are on the fourth resonator. Our first was done 6 weeks after purchase, the second one was 10 months later, the third one was 11 months later and the fourth one was this week (April 2009).

Is there a warranty on a Dodge Sprinter?

The aluminum turbo resonator eliminator is not only approved for installation, it is being recommended by Dodge Sprinter service reps all across the Country. Further, the Magnuson warranty act would specifically MAKE them honor your warranty, since this part does not change the operation, or function of any system on the vehicle.

How do you remove a battery from a Mercedes Sprinter?

Two cross head screws at the top and a single 10mm nut at the base will remove the plastic cowling. Once removed undo the single 10mm fixings top and bottom, then flip up the protective disc and remove the large red power lead eyelet. Make sure you tape this up as it remains at permanent +12 battery potential regardless of ignition position.

How do you remove power lead from Mercedes Sprinter?

Then remove the cowling that forms the lower part of the steering wheel column cover. Two cross head screws at the top and a single 10mm nut at the base will remove the plastic cowling. Once removed undo the single 10mm fixings top and bottom, then flip up the protective disc and remove the large red power lead eyelet.

How to reset service indicator on MB sprinter?

1. Switch on ignition. If the exceeding of the maintenance interval is shown in the display, you have to wait until the readout in the display automatically jumps over to total km. Only then is it possible to get into the service menu. 2. Press button 0 on the instrument cluster for approximately 30 seconds until a beep sounds. 3.

What was the fatal flaw of the Mercedes Benz Sprinter?

This article is being written to warn potential buyers of this vehicle of the fatal flaw hidden in each of these vehicles. Prior to 2008, when the United States Government mandated diesel exhaust regulations, the Sprinter, manufactured by Mercedes Benz and sold as a Dodge was a real workhorse.

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.

Why does my car shut off after I stop driving?

If you car shuts off after you stop it is because the engine is very sensetive at the idle. This can be caused by a lot of things but is usually caused by a lean fuel mixture, causing the idle to drop too low. A faulty throttle body can also cause this.

What causes a Dodge Sprinter to loose power?