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How does a Mercedes Sprinter turbo engine work?

How does a Mercedes Sprinter turbo engine work?

Stationary engine, rod fully extended, vanes in no charge position. Start engine, rod pulls lever downward slowly, vanes full charge position. Rev engine, rod moves in and out during the rev cycle, vanes apply variable charge through rev cycle – Audible howl from air box.

What is the problem with the Mercedes Sprinter?

Mercedes Sprinter CDI Turbo Actuator problem This is a very common problem for all Mercedes Sprinter CDI’s built after 2006, the fault causes the engine to lose power intermittently causing the engine to run in limp mode.

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.

How long does it take to rebuild sprinter Turbo actuator?

We can test and rebuild your Sprinter turbo actuator within 1-2 working days and ship it back to you without the need for coding or a brand new expensive turbo. Using our bespoke testing rigs we are able to test these actuators under real-world load and driving conditions.

Stationary engine, rod fully extended, vanes in no charge position. Start engine, rod pulls lever downward slowly, vanes full charge position. Rev engine, rod moves in and out during the rev cycle, vanes apply variable charge through rev cycle – Audible howl from air box.

What should fuel pressure be to start sprinter?

You must have at least 2500 PSI to start. 3. If no or low fuel pressure the nasty little culpret may be a 25 cent o-ring. The fuel pressure regulator is located at the rear of the fuel rail on 2002 to 2004 trucks. Its held in with two little torx head screws and can be a mother to get out. It’s not terrible you just have to work by feel mostly.

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.

Why are my cranks on my sprinter not working?

Checked clear lines and NO air bubbles or foam. Got van to start after several extended cranks but died as soon as accelerator peddle pressed. Van towed back to dealership and I asked what my feed pressure and rail pressure readings are and was informed they never tested or checked as the only code is no communication with MAF sensor.

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