Why does my Dodge Sprinter keep shifting gears?
Why does my Dodge Sprinter keep shifting gears?
The shifting concerns may be caused by a faulty transmission control module (TCM). I purchased my 2004 Sprinter, mdl 3500, in Mar 20014 with about 197000 miles for $9000. I had driven less than 200 miles before the transmission locked down the next day. The transmission fluid was burnt and very black.
When does a Mercedes Sprinter transmission go bad?
Mercedes maintains that the Mean Time To Failure, properly maintained, for a Sprinter (about %50 failures) is over 400K miles… I think that is not right for american market… perhaps it is the transmission that brings the numbers down as you propose. My transmission went bad 2 months ago, @270k.
When did I Buy my 2004 Dodge Sprinter?
I purchased my 2004 Sprinter, mdl 3500, in Mar 20014 with about 197000 miles for $9000. I had driven less than 200 miles before the transmission locked down the next day.
Can a manual transmision be used in a sprinter?
About maintanance, a manual transmision would req. just a new clutch, depending on the driver also, so at the end,it is not a big deal to changa a clutch. Sprinters are not to be sold for US in my opinion, comparred to Ford or GM transmisioin, wich you drive 600K with same oil in the transmision.
The shifting concerns may be caused by a faulty transmission control module (TCM). I purchased my 2004 Sprinter, mdl 3500, in Mar 20014 with about 197000 miles for $9000. I had driven less than 200 miles before the transmission locked down the next day. The transmission fluid was burnt and very black.
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.
Is there a 2004 Dodge Ram that will not shift?
This was a major update including an all new frame, suspension, powertrains, interiors, and sheet metal. 2004 Dodge Ram transmission will not shift? I was riding at normal speed and something sounded like a pop, transmission down shifted to 3rd gear, just as if you had changed to tow mode. Rpms went up and trans would not shift, stayed in 3rd gear.
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.
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…
This was a major update including an all new frame, suspension, powertrains, interiors, and sheet metal. 2004 Dodge Ram transmission will not shift? I was riding at normal speed and something sounded like a pop, transmission down shifted to 3rd gear, just as if you had changed to tow mode. Rpms went up and trans would not shift, stayed in 3rd gear.
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.
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.
