Hi,
I recently bought a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 at 180,000 KM (111,000 miles).
When coasting at slow speed or accelerating from a standstill, there is some noticeable drag (like the brake is on).
Having only driven an U-Haul Ford E-series before, I thought this is normal, being a heavy vehicle. But then I heard Sprinters, or diesels in general are supposed to be peppy.
I tried to compare coasting in D with coasting in neutral, and neutral runs noticeably smoother and less "draggy". This led me to suspect the transmission.
The previous owner said they haven't done any major services on the tranny.
Other symptoms include vibrations when coming to a stop.
Cleaned the EGR as well, but the problem persists.
Is this normal for this vehicle, or do you think there is a problem?
Some codes (lamps codes are probably broken/rusty light assemblies):
The last two only showed up on a separate occasion when I chose Chrysler on my scanner. The other codes were under Sprinter. Maybe related to the vibrations? The smooth coasting on neutral makes me think the drag a separate issue?
Also, any other issues ya think that should be taken care of?
Thanks!
I recently bought a 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 at 180,000 KM (111,000 miles).
When coasting at slow speed or accelerating from a standstill, there is some noticeable drag (like the brake is on).
Having only driven an U-Haul Ford E-series before, I thought this is normal, being a heavy vehicle. But then I heard Sprinters, or diesels in general are supposed to be peppy.
I tried to compare coasting in D with coasting in neutral, and neutral runs noticeably smoother and less "draggy". This led me to suspect the transmission.
The previous owner said they haven't done any major services on the tranny.
Other symptoms include vibrations when coming to a stop.
Cleaned the EGR as well, but the problem persists.
Is this normal for this vehicle, or do you think there is a problem?
Some codes (lamps codes are probably broken/rusty light assemblies):
Code:
9011: N26/5 (ESL [ELV] control unit) - Locking voltage not present
2853: CAN bus - CAN signal 'Engine off time' from control unit KI is implausible
2679-4: B76 (Fuel filter water level sensor) -The component is faulty.
9128: A1 (Instrument cluster) - Undervoltage shutoff
9094: N10 (SAM control unit) - Ground points: open circuit
901D: Side marker lamps - Open circuit in wiring
9004: Right side light - Open circuit in wiring
9022: Right tail light - Open circuit in wiring
903B: Reversing lamp - Open circuit in wiring
432E: Implausible signal from stop lamp switch
9011: Fault in heating circuit 2 of heater booster
9010: N88/1 (TPM [RDK] control unit) - The voltage supply is too low
D131: At least one wheel sensor is faulty
C032E: Brake switch circuit stuck
C3266: ABS/ESP not available
The last two only showed up on a separate occasion when I chose Chrysler on my scanner. The other codes were under Sprinter. Maybe related to the vibrations? The smooth coasting on neutral makes me think the drag a separate issue?
Also, any other issues ya think that should be taken care of?
Thanks!