LDJ,
Why was that?
bill in tomahawk
Let me first state that I load code updates on mainframe computers, robotic tape libraries, and high end storage systems for a living, so the procedure to update the Sprinter is very straightforward, actually simple.
I requested and paid for an EGR delete and SKREEM delete for my 2002, both to avoid future problems with the EGR and SKEEM as my Sprinter was currently working fine.
I have a D.A.D. unit, so I did a capture before and after installing the software update, and it was not posting ANY errors before.
Oddly after flashing the van, it created a whole bunch of EGR and SKREEM errors, and even changed the mileage that shows up in the D.A.D. program, which I was not happy about.
While the flashed update was installed, the EGR was still moving, not just shut, which I thought was suspect.
When I tested the SKREEM delete, with a non-chipped key from S.O.S, the van would not start and threw the unchipped key error. However my chipped key still worked.
The EGR errors could be cleared with the D.A.D., but the SKREEM errors would not clear no matter what I tried.
When I questioned the issues with GDE, by email, I was directed to remove and reinstall the software, and got the same results. They then had me do something to the flash device that completely disabled it.
When I wrote back explaining that the flash tool was now "bricked" and unuseable, I was told to send it all back for a refund.
I checked back with S.O.S. (who I have used in the past for new chipped re-key) regarding clearing the SKREEM errors and was quoted a few hundred dollars to reprogram the SKREEM.
He also stated that the SKREEM delete could not be done with a flash tool, the module would need to be sent in for the reprogram... so I am not sure what GDE tried for a SKREEM delete.
Despite the weird mileage change, and the permanent SKREEM errors that shows up in the D.A.D. diags the van starts and runs fine.
So much for trying to be proactive regarding Sprinter problems... If it ain't broke don't mess with it.