2.1L Warning. Codes - water pump replacement.

Ivan Borisovich

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USB dongle is what makes everything work. It contains part of the PCMFlash 1.2 activation. The power supply that is included with the kit will work for what you need to do.
 

OnesickD

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USB dongle is what makes everything work. It contains part of the PCMFlash 1.2 activation. The power supply that is included with the kit will work for what you need to do.

Great. So I just plug the USB dongle and use the software you provided. I appreciate your help. Once I read the ECU, I will let you know to get the file modified.
Regarding taking ECU out, since I have never done this before. Is there anything that I need to be aware? or just unplug the wires and take it off?
 

Ivan Borisovich

Well-known member
If the ECU is easily accessible on your vehicle, you do not need to take it off the car. Simply disconnect the battery and disconnect the ECU from the vehicle. Connect to it and read it.... Use an extension cord for providing the power from an outlet from your home.


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OnesickD

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If the ECU is easily accessible on your vehicle, you do not need to take it off the car. Simply disconnect the battery and disconnect the ECU from the vehicle. Connect to it and read it.... Use an extension cord for providing the power from an outlet from your home.

Since I live in an apartment building, I think it will be easier to just take it off the car. I believe the E250 ECU is mounted on top of the engine (weird location as it is not protected by anything)
 

Sharker2024

New member
Re: Codes after water pump replacement. Need help please!

Now why did you not ask about the problems involved in changing the water pump before you started?
This issue you have reported and have asked help upon has been reported by me in posts on this as warning.

To repeat!~ The water pump being vacuum operated has sucked coolant into the vacuum control system going back as far the vacuum pump itself and might have even been discharged into the engine pan where water/coolant and engine oil don't go well together.

There is an MB bulletin on this as vacuum problems affecting the turbo, waste-gate & EGR valve throwing the codes you have published.

First it is recommended you remove the front cover and replace the vacuum hook pipe and O ring that feeds the water pump clutch control .
Most likely you will need to change out the vacuum line part# 9064300331 & change over valve 0025407097, this line contains a hidden check valve which gets contaminated with coolant.
The system MUST maintain & hold a minimum of 23" HG,
Additionally you must check the change over valve & switch & line from the vaccum pump to booster

Not an easy job, you might want to consult a dealer or very good Independant to resolve this.
The last "superdooper faulted head scratcher job we did like this ended up being $4000 to put right .
Dennis

I have a p261f code that came on after a long drive down a bump road and noticed that my crossover valve doesn’t have this extra plug of the third nipple…. Could I really be that easy, that plug bounced off and it threw the code?
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mowermoddin

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If anyone in US by chance is looking or is interested in a non - variable water pump for the Sprinter with OM651 engine , FCP Euro is selling them in US for sprinter application. They are on backorder... It took 2 and a half weeks to get mine.

Febi - 48412

I recently purchased the pump on eBay, hopefully it gets here without hassle.

I look forward to seeing how to delete the water pump actuation by vacuum from the ECU. Thank you for your advice on that.
 

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