2004 sprinter transmission does not shift. blown brake fuse!! - Sprinter-Forum

bigdog203 · 06-20-2011, 08:47 PM

Hi i have a 2004 3500 with 148k on it and the transmission shifter does not shift from park to drive or reverse. I checked the fuses and the rear brake fuse was blown, also effecting my rear brake lights. I'll replace the fuse and everything will be ok for 2-3 days and then it blows the fuse.
Has anyone had this issue before? My mechanic told me it was the shifter shorting it out! $500 part to fix!
Help!!

mendonsy · 06-21-2011, 12:59 AM

It is possible that the shifter is the problem, but more likely to be a wire to the rear lights that is intermittently shorting out. Once the fuse blows you cannot shift out of park because the transmission does not get a signal from the brake light switch. The Sprinter has a history of issues with the wiring harness. Well worth doing some inspection before you part with $500.

jpoke5 · 06-30-2012, 11:54 PM

ok, have you had any luck with this??? same troubles....

Jeff

06-20-2011, 08:47 PM	#1
bigdog203 Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	2004 sprinter transmission does not shift. blown brake fuse!! Hi i have a 2004 3500 with 148k on it and the transmission shifter does not shift from park to drive or reverse. I checked the fuses and the rear brake fuse was blown, also effecting my rear brake lights. I'll replace the fuse and everything will be ok for 2-3 days and then it blows the fuse. Has anyone had this issue before? My mechanic told me it was the shifter shorting it out! $500 part to fix! Help!!

06-21-2011, 12:59 AM	#2
mendonsy Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mendon, NY Posts: 1,370 Thanks: 435 Thanked 378 Times in 297 Posts	Re: 2004 sprinter transmission does not shift. blown brake fuse!! It is possible that the shifter is the problem, but more likely to be a wire to the rear lights that is intermittently shorting out. Once the fuse blows you cannot shift out of park because the transmission does not get a signal from the brake light switch. The Sprinter has a history of issues with the wiring harness. Well worth doing some inspection before you part with $500. __________________ 2006 Mercedes NAFTA 2500 140" hi roof ~110k miles DAD Bill's glow plug mod My daughter's Pet Mobile

06-30-2012, 11:54 PM	#3
jpoke5 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Saukville,Wisconsin Posts: 116 Thanks: 2 Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Re: 2004 sprinter transmission does not shift. blown brake fuse!! ok, have you had any luck with this??? same troubles.... Jeff __________________ 2003 2500 sprinter 158". Saukville,WI 53080 http://www.sprinterpartsauctions.com

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