Being a "gasoline engine tech" I'm sure you would ask for more details if a customer came to you with this scant info regarding a tech-laden modern vehicle. If you haven't been to the dealer for diagnostic checks-kindly provide MORE details. Doktor AHello, my Sprinter van has stalled three times at highway speeds recently.
Can anyone give me some idea on the likely cause of the problem?
I'm a gasoline engine tech, so I have very limited knowledge on diesels, but feel free to go as technical as possible.
Thanks.
Hello, my Sprinter van has stalled three times at highway speeds recently.
Can anyone give me some idea on the likely cause of the problem?
I'm a gasoline engine tech, so I have very limited knowledge on diesels, but feel free to go as technical as possible.
Thanks.
Do you know if this van is OBD-II compliant? Is there a service manual on the web in .pdf format?Being a "gasoline engine tech" I'm sure you would ask for more details if a customer came to you with this scant info regarding a tech-laden modern vehicle. If you haven't been to the dealer for diagnostic checks-kindly provide MORE details. Doktor A
It can be restarted. You still think it's something to do with air or fuel starvation?I see... a red.... a red box, a big box made of metal - it's a chest of drawers - with silver handles on each drawer... too small, too shallow for socks or clothing.... and it's not sitting in the bedroom... it's on a floor and the floor is made of .... concrete? I don't understand that part at all...
The rest of vision is cloudy and fading... but I feel the spirits are telling me that....
that it has something to do with fuel
... or air
starvation....
That's all I'm getting.....
Have you ever retrieved codes from the van yourself? how did you do that?Stalling Sprinter
not much info Codes etc? fuel related maintenance?
Try these links until the Docktar arrives.
Richard
Light-Duty Diesel Diagnosis
How to maintain the engine
Diagnosing Fueling Problems
zlee2So none of you has never heard or read about high-speed stalling problem of this van caused by some mechanical or electrical issues?
I rarely respond to "help me diagnose this problem" postings. It's not because I'm anti-social. First, owners often leave out important clues and facts that tend to make a "online" diagnosis a wasted effort. Second, the Sprinter is a modern, complex, hi-tech laden, wonder machine and often requires diagnostic intervention with very expensive and sophisticated diagnostic equipment. Knowledgeable group members have often helped save a desperate owner the trip to the repair shop- with advise regarding partially clogged fuel filters, air filters and the like. But for many problems (especially for warranty covered vehicles), a trip to the workshop is called for-where a trained technician armed with a DRBIII will help expedite a diagnosis before any lasting damage is inflicted. It's not just about reading P codes. The properly trained Tech is armed with an impressive array of system tests that can only be performed with factory tools and equipment. Doktor AAndy can say exactly how to solve a problem Be patient with The Doctor he will reply in time, Andy just likes to do things the correct way.
Richard
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LOL. Can you imagine what went on before DC identified causes of common failure of components such as the turbo resonator? Component failures that generate vague DTCs. I'll bet lots of turbochargers were tossed in the recycle bin. Doktor Aand lets not forget a parts room at his disposal
to throw parts at it when all else fails
Exactly. Leave out or forget or don't notice....... owners often leave out important clues and facts that tend to make a "online" diagnosis a wasted effort. ... Doktor A
OBD II? I'm not a mechanic either, but isn't OBDII pre-`96?zlee2 said:Do you know if this van is OBD-II compliant?