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Another thing that can cause display-doesn't-turn-off is a failure of the "key in ignition" switch.
That issue would cause the warning chimes when you opened your door. (when mine doesn't notice i've pulled the key, a simple re-insert/remove usually clears it) --dick
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2005 T1N 118" Freightliner 2500 Passenger Wagon (2.7L, 15" tires, standard (short) roof) Get YOUR Sprinter's full configuration datacard by entering your VIN to https://www.datamb.com/ http://diysprinter.co.uk/reference <-- lots of service documentation, Thanks to Jens Moller and Arnie_Oli ((as always: this post may go through a couple of post-posting edits... so maybe give it ten minutes before commenting)) |
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I had the recall update done by a local Dodge dealer. Yes, the instrument cluster light stays on and hopefully they will be replacing that today. There doesn't seem to be any other changes to the van except for the turn signals started working intermittently since then. Has there been a connection (no pun intended) between the two before?
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As I do not have a 2004, I did not have any instrument cluster issues from the T21 recall (I had IC and traction control parameter mismatch issues, but that was a whole other problem). If you are in the LA area, I have a Xentry and may be able to help you, depending on what your codes reveal. Good luck! https://sprinter-source.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=75797 |
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California owner of 2006 Leisure Travel 210B on a 2005 Dodge TIN chassis with GDE tune here, checking in to see if anybody has found a competent dealer to do the recall in the Sacramento area? My every-other-year smog cert is due with the next renewal in October and there doesn't seem to be any way around getting the recall done.
Also, GDE advised that I should uninstall their ECU tune and reinstall the original. Is that really necessary? I am uneasy about somehow getting stuck with an erased ECU! Thanks for any advice. |
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That will yield your MB "datacard", listing everything MB built into your van... and its build date. "Early" 2005s have the same instrument cluster issues that 2004s have. I'd worry a bit if yours was built before (let's say) Jan 1, 2005. MB will be wiping out your ECU's contents as part of the recall, so you'll lose the GDE tune. (you could put it back in afterwards, i don't know if the old software will work with the new instrument cluster. I'd tend to think it might.) If you DO want to restore your GDE tune "after the recall", try to capture the recall firmware as a backup copy first. Here's the "recommended dealerships" thread: https://sprinter-source.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=70872 --dick
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2005 T1N 118" Freightliner 2500 Passenger Wagon (2.7L, 15" tires, standard (short) roof) Get YOUR Sprinter's full configuration datacard by entering your VIN to https://www.datamb.com/ http://diysprinter.co.uk/reference <-- lots of service documentation, Thanks to Jens Moller and Arnie_Oli ((as always: this post may go through a couple of post-posting edits... so maybe give it ten minutes before commenting)) |
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I recommend you get your ecu firmware (entire memory not just tune) backed up before you return ecu to stock. Then get your factory emissions firmware update and state certification/registration satisfied. Than have your old firmware (old sw ver and tune) restored to your ecu. This process must be done on the bench by a competent tuner, not a reseller. Very few of us tuners, thousands of resellers that are clueless to this procedure. ;-))
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If you can back that up, a lot of other people would be interested in the file :p
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In the event subsequent ECU firmware revisions prove worst for performance and economy, I want a copy of my current ECU file with suspected emission defeat algorithms. Who and how much does this service cost?
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And thanks to the other members for replies on the GDE tune issue. I had the GDE tune installed a few years back, but am advised by GDE that the new recall software to be installed will prevent the GDE tune from being reinstalled or patched in for California vehicles. So, I see no reason to save the existing ECU tune data. Seems to be unique to California. Am I missing something here? I am concerned about the early 05 manufacture date issue for the instrument cluster and will look into that. Update: got the recommended Vin decoder search and good news - mine is 8/05 manufacture date. Last edited by neelymoto; 08-02-2019 at 11:12 PM. Reason: update |
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