2013passenger
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I have a 2013 Sprinter 2500 passenger. It has about 90k and has started making a rubbing sound when stopping and has been losing coolant.
STOPPING NOISE:
When - Only when decelerating at a normal to quick pace. There is no sound while accelerating, cruising, or stopping slowly. It makes the sound in drive or neutral. The sound can continue momentarily after the vehicle has completely stopped.
Sound - Like there is plastic straps around the drive shaft that spool up and rub the body. It gets louder (spools up more) the quicker I stop, then slows down to a stop.
Where - (As heard from driver seat) Mid vehicle on the passenger side - about where the Urea tank is
Affects - The vehicle drives and shifts normal.
Investigation - I crawled under the vehicle and could not find anything wrapped around the driveshaft or axles. I jacked the rear end up and could not find any excessive play in the driveshaft bearings or u joints.
I have diagnosed and fixed bad rear ends, transmissions, and drive shafts. This sound is new and I am at a complete loss. Please help!
COOLANT ISSUE:
The low coolant light has been coming on when the coolant is low or full since the temperature here in VA has dropped (40 deg mornings). When I first saw the light the reservoir level was above the minimum line. The light has continued to stay on so I have been checking the level regularly. Once it was very low and I added about 1/2 gal. Then I have been intermittently adding small amounts. I have added 1 gal over the last 100 miles.
The top radiator hose always feels soft and I have not been able to find a leak since it has been raining a lot here. Using an OBD scanner the temperature has been running in the 185-190 range and the cabin heat works fine. Commutes are 5 to 10 miles. Where is the coolant going and why does the low level light come on even when the reservoir is full?
OTHER MISC ISSUES:
The rear end leaks. I have added about 1/2 quart in 3k miles
The brakes can sequel loudly intermittently
PS: I do have a 125k 6 year extended factory warranty that the previous owner purchased. Would these be covered? Thanks again for your help!
STOPPING NOISE:
When - Only when decelerating at a normal to quick pace. There is no sound while accelerating, cruising, or stopping slowly. It makes the sound in drive or neutral. The sound can continue momentarily after the vehicle has completely stopped.
Sound - Like there is plastic straps around the drive shaft that spool up and rub the body. It gets louder (spools up more) the quicker I stop, then slows down to a stop.
Where - (As heard from driver seat) Mid vehicle on the passenger side - about where the Urea tank is
Affects - The vehicle drives and shifts normal.
Investigation - I crawled under the vehicle and could not find anything wrapped around the driveshaft or axles. I jacked the rear end up and could not find any excessive play in the driveshaft bearings or u joints.
I have diagnosed and fixed bad rear ends, transmissions, and drive shafts. This sound is new and I am at a complete loss. Please help!
COOLANT ISSUE:
The low coolant light has been coming on when the coolant is low or full since the temperature here in VA has dropped (40 deg mornings). When I first saw the light the reservoir level was above the minimum line. The light has continued to stay on so I have been checking the level regularly. Once it was very low and I added about 1/2 gal. Then I have been intermittently adding small amounts. I have added 1 gal over the last 100 miles.
The top radiator hose always feels soft and I have not been able to find a leak since it has been raining a lot here. Using an OBD scanner the temperature has been running in the 185-190 range and the cabin heat works fine. Commutes are 5 to 10 miles. Where is the coolant going and why does the low level light come on even when the reservoir is full?
OTHER MISC ISSUES:
The rear end leaks. I have added about 1/2 quart in 3k miles
The brakes can sequel loudly intermittently
PS: I do have a 125k 6 year extended factory warranty that the previous owner purchased. Would these be covered? Thanks again for your help!