Sprintshift Oil Level Check

Destination Unknown · Jul 29, 2018

How do you check oil level for transmission on2001 sprintmatic 6 speed box.

It has gone into limp mode and could be the 13vpin trans connector as it was covered in oil.
We are not sure when the old plug case is taken out that we will loose oil.
Or is it worth changing the oil.

sailquik · Jul 29, 2018

Destination Unknown;
Try this link:https://sprinter-source.com/forum/showthread.php?t=66172&highlight=sprintshift
You should not lose any of the gear oil in the transmission/gearbox!
It's supposed to be filled to 1/8" below the fill plug on the side of the trans case.
You also need to check the hydraulic fluid reservoir.
Different fluid to activate the shift mechanism hydraulic cylinders.
Roger

Destination Unknown · Jul 30, 2018

Cleaned the external 15 pin transmission connection and one of the codes has cleared. P2008 still showing so checking the sensor and the hyd pump.

NORTON · Jul 31, 2018

The gearbox oil level for the sprintshift as stated in MB WIS is 10mm ( approx 3/8inch) below the filling hole
The hydraulic circuit for the clutch and gear change level is set by a riser tube in the reservoir, so you have to add the hydraulic oil till it flows out of the opening on the reservoir marked control after removing the 5mm Allen screw plug, located underside of the gearbox towards the rear
The hydraulic oil is specific can be obtained from MB or Pentosin CHF 11 S or Penrite LDVAS ,verify for suitability
What are the symptoms that caused the limp mode? and what diagnostic tool did you use to get P2008 code?

Destination Unknown · Jul 31, 2018

NORTON said:
The gearbox oil level for the sprintshift as stated in MB WIS is 10mm ( approx 3/8inch) below the filling hole
The hydraulic circuit for the clutch and gear change level is set by a riser tube in the reservoir, so you have to add the hydraulic oil till it flows out of the opening on the reservoir marked control after removing the 5mm Allen screw plug, located underside of the gearbox towards the rear
The hydraulic oil is specific can be obtained from MB or Pentosin CHF 11 S or Penrite LDVAS ,verify for suitability
What are the symptoms that caused the limp mode? and what diagnostic tool did you use to get P2008 code?

As we are in .uk and RV in Oz, we have a friend who has found a guy who seems to know a lot about Merc.
He has seemed to track the problem back to the Sensor Clutch Module, so changing that Hoping it sorts it out.

NORTON · Jul 31, 2018

OK, as the sprintshift system is complex it can be difficult to diagnose
Keep us posted as many members have resolved different problems and may be able to assist

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