Tomtheadventureman
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I have spent some time on the forum and can't find anything about the exact problem I'm having... 2006 Dodge Sprinter with 205k miles
When pressing the gas pedal from a complete stop, the triangle traction control light flickers and the van will not accelerate until it starts rolling... then I can drive off with no problems. If the van is flat or on a slight downhill, I let it roll a little before pressing the gas and have no issues. I have stopped at a slight uphill and managed to get it rolling with little to no acceleration while the triangle light flickers before driving off. I haven't come to a complete stop on a steep uphill for fear of what might happen. Does anyone know what will happen?
My mechanic found the code 5114 ESP (CAB) control unit (A2) faulty and he says the only remedy he knows of is replacing the ESP control unit PN 002-540-4945. I can't find this exact part number on ebay and to get it from Mercedes is around $2,000.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! I'm looking to try some DIY remedies before diving deep into finding the right part and paying for the labor to replace it.
When pressing the gas pedal from a complete stop, the triangle traction control light flickers and the van will not accelerate until it starts rolling... then I can drive off with no problems. If the van is flat or on a slight downhill, I let it roll a little before pressing the gas and have no issues. I have stopped at a slight uphill and managed to get it rolling with little to no acceleration while the triangle light flickers before driving off. I haven't come to a complete stop on a steep uphill for fear of what might happen. Does anyone know what will happen?
My mechanic found the code 5114 ESP (CAB) control unit (A2) faulty and he says the only remedy he knows of is replacing the ESP control unit PN 002-540-4945. I can't find this exact part number on ebay and to get it from Mercedes is around $2,000.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! I'm looking to try some DIY remedies before diving deep into finding the right part and paying for the labor to replace it.