Van conversion: 2022 4x4. Project MBH

[XiangRen]

Have not been here for a while. A few pictures from our cross country trip last year. This Van is great

 

[rafski]

how many miles do you have now?

 

[XiangRen]

how many miles do you have now?

40k now. How about yours?

 

[rafski]

78k, I used up all my prepaid maintenance plans and soon will need to do the oil changes myself.
The last issue I had was when the wipers would go when using the turn signal. Apparently it's a known issue where water gets into the ECU and that needed to be replaced. So if you notice the wipers randomly going off, have it checked.

 

[XiangRen]

78k, I used up all my prepaid maintenance plans and soon will need to do the oil changes myself.
The last issue I had was when the wipers would go when using the turn signal. Apparently it's a known issue where water gets into the ECU and that needed to be replaced. So if you notice the wipers randomly going off, have it checked.

You have been busy. Thanks for the tip. Will watch for it.

 

[Rocksnsalt]

That issue has been discussed on a few threads here since around late 2020 or 2021.
Caused by condensation running down the inside of the windshield, down behind the dash and onto the module.
Last I heard not warranted and a $2000 + fix.
MB even makes a $20 bag to go over the module, and there are other solutions from a piece of roofing paper over it, a ziplock bag, to a very nice item sold by Sprinter Armor.

Post 96 of this thread for the newest version:

Sprinter Armrest and Ignition Shield EIS (EZS) protection

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Here it is on etsy :

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4451122907/ignition-module-shield-for-mercedes?gpla=1&gao=1&

 

[XiangRen]

78k, I used up all my prepaid maintenance plans and soon will need to do the oil changes myself.
The last issue I had was when the wipers would go when using the turn signal. Apparently it's a known issue where water gets into the ECU and that needed to be replaced. So if you notice the wipers randomly going off, have it checked.

have you ever cleaned your EGR valve？

 

[rafski]

no, I started doing the "downshift while going downhill" engine braking and that I think cleans out the EGR and saves the brakes - something I had to replace last year, along with the rotors.

 

[Rocksnsalt]

My 2019 egr has been cleaned at the dealer twice. Been ok a couple years now but I’ve noticed the telling symptom of stumbling around 1700-1800rpm and clearing around 2100rpm again the last couple weeks.
I’ll have a dealer check it sometime in June. At around 96k mi now.

 

[XiangRen]

no, I started doing the "downshift while going downhill" engine braking and that I think cleans out the EGR and saves the brakes - something I had to replace last year, along with the rotors.

Interesting. I have always used engine brake when going down steep hill. So far, have not had any issues with the EGR valve.