Hi from the "new guy",
I have just purchased my first Sprinter (see signature) and am building it out as a mobile office. I live in Norfolk, VA (flat land). The truck was running fine until last night when... Well, before I left my shop I pushed the ASR button just to see what icons appeared on the display. The normal triangle w/! showed up. I turned it off and started returning home (approx 20 min ride). It was about 80 degrees and I was traveling approx 60-70mph (w/no trailer or additional weight) and 15 minutes later the ASR malfunction icon appeared on the dash display. When i exited the interstate all was fine. Then while trying to take off the van had low power and wouldn't shift out of 1st gear. I limped it home in 1st gear and parked it for the night.
Since I have cleaned the ASR switch with contact cleaner, disconnected the battery for approx 30min, and tried driving again. Same thing... Oh, and there is no P, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or D displays on the dash and ASR malfunction icon is still on.
Anyone have any experience w/this?
Any advice is welcome.
Just a bit of background...I, having read various threads here realize I don't have the mech aptitude as most here
I am however, excited to have this Sprinter and look forward to worry free driving.
Thanks,
I have just purchased my first Sprinter (see signature) and am building it out as a mobile office. I live in Norfolk, VA (flat land). The truck was running fine until last night when... Well, before I left my shop I pushed the ASR button just to see what icons appeared on the display. The normal triangle w/! showed up. I turned it off and started returning home (approx 20 min ride). It was about 80 degrees and I was traveling approx 60-70mph (w/no trailer or additional weight) and 15 minutes later the ASR malfunction icon appeared on the dash display. When i exited the interstate all was fine. Then while trying to take off the van had low power and wouldn't shift out of 1st gear. I limped it home in 1st gear and parked it for the night.
Since I have cleaned the ASR switch with contact cleaner, disconnected the battery for approx 30min, and tried driving again. Same thing... Oh, and there is no P, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or D displays on the dash and ASR malfunction icon is still on.
Anyone have any experience w/this?
Any advice is welcome.
Just a bit of background...I, having read various threads here realize I don't have the mech aptitude as most here
I am however, excited to have this Sprinter and look forward to worry free driving.
Thanks,