transmission

  1. L

    2017 wont shift after sitting. Lurching into drive

    Always been a t1n enthusiast. I bought this 2017 ncv3 4x4 last year to do a buildout and rental. Finally finishing up the build, but on my first road test in a year its staying in first. Wont shift manually either. I didnt push it over 30000rpm. it lurches into drive and reverse, which it...
  2. T

    2008 Dodge Sprinter Slight Shuttering Noise Uphill

    Hi, I have recently discovered a shuttering noise in my 2008 Sprinter, it happens intermittently seemingly at random times when I hit a bump or when I am driving uphill. There is no check engine light on. I had the transmission serviced at a Sprinter mechanic, also I had the EGR valve cleaned...
  3. B

    2013 Sprinter RPM surge/power loss after Hwy driving?

    I have a 2013 Sprinter 170 Passenger van. It has recently developed an issue I’m having difficulty diagnosing. Start-up and driving around town is fine. When I'm doing highway speeds, there is no issue and fuel economy is “good”. Acceleration is fine. The issue seems to occur only after...
  4. A

    Transmission Flush cooler return line location

    Hey! I have a pretty simple question. I'm looking into flushing my transmission for the first time in 7 years (2016 model). I am trying to locate the return line so that I can flush the Torque Converter as well as the pan. However, the video reference I am using to make the flush shows that his...
  5. L

    Weeping transmission leak under bellhousing

    Hello all, I did a transmission service on my 03’ T1N 2500 SHC today due to discovering a leak from the electrical connector. All went well thanks to help from several on this forum. However, after visually inspecting the driveline after driving ~30 miles I noticed a weeping leak right in...
  6. L

    Loose and leaking transmission adaptor plug housing

    I discovered a moderate leak coming from the transmission on my 2002 T1N 2500 SHC. Upon closer inspection the leak appears to be coming from the transmission adaptor plug housing. When I put my hand on it, it feels loose and freely rotates in either direction. I ordered a transmission service...
  7. W

    Help We’ve sprung a leak!!

    Urgent!! We are on a trip and have sprung a transmission fluid leak. We believe the circled hose is the culprit. It’s the connector between the metal and rubber hose. Can you hose clamp it for a temporary fix to get home? We are in Ashland Wisconsin and have to get back to Michigan to order...
  8. D

    Torque Converter condition?? - with Nautabox data

    Over the past few months I've feet like my transmission just wasn't right, but I was looking for a way to quantify it.. It feels like the van doesn't have the same power going up hills and acceleration that it used to. I also track my fuel milage, it's dropped from my normal 19MPG to...
  9. M

    2012 Transmission Clunky Shifting/Low Power

    Hey Folks! I have a 2012 170" XT 2500. About three months ago my daily driver had its clutch go out and I started driving the sprinter as my daily while I fixed up the subaru. The van is relatively new to me, (purchased 9/22) and has about 180k on it. Overall drives great aside from pesky wheel...
  10. joelg

    ATF leaking only while driving

    2004 freightliner sprinter 2.7 automatic 133000 miles ATF leaking from torque converter access port on bell housing. (Video below) The torque converter is completely dry as well as the torque converter drain plug. No fluid is visible inside the bell housing but if i stick my finger in the port...
  11. T

    Major turbo/transmission fail - cold weather debacle

    Howdy Sprinter team. I have quite a mess on my hands. Will be a bit much to unpack and will try to be concise. Curious if anyone else has had issues within this realm and what the resolution might have been for you... 2019 144 4x4 Last year around 37000 miles I experienced a transmission...
  12. T

    Transmission seemed reluctant to shift above 50 mph today

    Hello I have a Sprinter 170 4x4 Diesel With 2900 miles. Today, it was reluctant to shift gears above 50 mph on the highway. At 65 mph the tachometer was reading 2500-3000 rpm. There was a considerable headwind with gusts at the time. Hitting the + Shift paddle did not have any effect. Does...
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    2010 OMY642 engine. Was "Hiccuping" then suddenly stopped..

    Hi all, I have a 2010 2500 Sprinter, ~117,700 miles on it. Regular service. Transmission service at 70K and 110K - all normal. I did do the bluetec DEF system recall, and had some injectors replaced a few months afterward. All in 2021. Besides that, nothing major. Every now and again for the...
  14. W

    2016 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - Transmission Flush?

    I'm looking to get a list of all parts required to properly conduct a transmission flush on a 2016 3500 Sprinter with a Winnebago Motorhome coach attached to it. It's been a confusing search, because I'm not sure if I have the five or the seven speed automatic transmission, and I'm finding a...
  15. R

    Pause (or slip) When Shifting + Fluid Leak

    I've got a 2016 4x4 Sprinter. 50K on it. The past few days, I've experienced a distinct pause (or maybe slipping) between gears 1-3. It's inconsistent, but becoming more common. It almost feels like the fuel supply is shutting off, but it could be slipping gears because every once is a while...
  16. A

    Limp Mode - Trans, Sensor or Something Else?

    Hey everyone. Hoping someone can help me diagnose a recurring Limp Mode issue. I'll share as much detail as I can: 2006 2500 Turbo Diesel Bought the van in August 2020. Ran great accept for some "rumble strip noise" issues, which occurred in cold weather (<50F) before the vehicle warmed up...
  17. Colecooper100

    Leaking Transmission

    Howdy, I've got a transmission that's been leaking for a while, but lately it's been getting worse (before it was just damp, now it's begun dripping). It seems to be coming from where the torque converter is housed towards the front of the transmission. Anyone have any experience with a similar...
  18. L

    2005 motor and transmission into a 2004 van.

    Just had a 2005 motor from a parts van put into a 2004 chassy. The mechanics weren't sprinter literate but got it done for 3200. the long block was sourced and installed to the 05 by joel at million mile sprinter with 150k and only ran maybe 20k since then. So i trust its solid and although the...
  19. A

    T1N in LHM with P2225 & P0715

    I've got a 2006 Sprinter 2500 with 211,XXXmi. I'm currently traveling across the country and stuck in Montana in LHM. A week ago P0715 and P2225 showed up, and then a couple days later went into LHM (up to 2nd gear and R only). I've also lost some acceleration/power (had to completely depress...
  20. T

    Stuck in 2nd gear - next steps

    My van (2002 Freightliner 158" WB) has been sitting for a year and now it's stuck in 2nd gear. I did the Doktor A's Nag1 transmission service: https://sprinter-source.com/forums/index.php?threads/2476/ and it's still stuck in second gear. I read in the forums that it may need to be reset by a...

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