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  • From Kevin Weaver on Mercedes Sprinter Turbo - Limp Home - Diagnosis and Fault Finding

    my 2002 Spinter was also in limp mode and a new wiring harness (the portion that runs through the intake manifold fixed the problem.

  • From Laurie Fairbairn on Mercedes Diesel Injector Advice - Sprinter and others

    Hi Steve,
    great write up!! Just a couple of questions do you have the part no for the injectors seal/washers for the honda, going to replace my 05 sprinter 311, as black death has engulfed the tops of 1 & 2(but hoping its just inj. 1). Also does anyone have any tips on stopping any black death falling to cylinder, mate suggested an earplug..? Shame I never took the cover off ages ago as I’ve replaced hp pump, dropped tank, changed o’rings in bar chasing air in the fuel system…. anyway the end is near and hopefully I’ll be back on the road soon.
    Cheers
    Laurie

    • From Dunk Lamont on Mercedes Diesel Injector Advice - Sprinter and others

      Re Tip for Black Death into Cylnder:

      When I did the “Black Death Job” on my Vito, I removed Glow Plug, Cut top off, Bored out centre & welded on a male PCL Airline fitting, then refitted to head. I then got a short piece of airline & fitted 1 x Male & 1 x Female PCL Fitting with a lever type ball valve at the Male end.

      Connect the female net to the male that is now sticking out of cyl head and with the valve closed connect to workshop airline. Then gently open ball valve, this will allow a constant flow of air from the cylinder out via the injector hole.

      This worked great for stopping any “curd” getting into cylinder during clean up & also during the re-cutting of the injector seat.

      Obviously, inlet & exhaust valves have to be closed for this to be effective 😉

      One point to note, is that when re-cutting seat with tool, you will be working against the air pressure in the cylinder but the bennifit of seeing the swarf blowing past your hands is great! 🙂

      Please note, ALWAYS WEAR SAFTEY GLASSES OR FACE MASK

      Good Luck

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        From Steve Ball on Mercedes Diesel Injector Advice - Sprinter and others

        Incredible!
        Thanks for the fantastic inspired tip Dunk.
        Regards
        Steve

        • From Dunk Lamont on Mercedes Diesel Injector Advice - Sprinter and others

          No Problem Steve,

          I am just grateful that I found your site and it brilliant advice. 🙂

          Keep up the great work!

          Cheers

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      From Steve Ball on Mercedes Diesel Injector Advice - Sprinter and others

      Hi Laurie,
      The seals are from the Honda Accord 2.2 diesel, Honda garage will have stock, the exact part number I don’t have sorry. An earplug sounds a great idea!
      Good luck.
      All the best
      Steve

  • From Brendan on Mercedes Sprinter Turbo - Limp Home - Diagnosis and Fault Finding

    Thank you so much for making this info so easy. I have three sprinters with this problem and I have been putting off dealing with it as the vans still drive . But the driving experience is nothing nice.
    I do all my own maintenance because I have no money and got tired of garages jerking me around ( I used to have money).

    Brendan.

  • From Hiuman on Mercedes Sprinter Radio Code Decoder

    Hi, I need the code for my Becker radio too. Be3100, model # is BE3100X1090850.

    Thanks a lot

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      From Steve Ball on Mercedes Sprinter Radio Code Decoder

      0627 if that does not work try 0625.
      All the best
      Steve

  • From Grant on Mercedes Sprinter Radio Code Decoder

    Hi I need the code for my Becker radio if you can help….. Be6045 model number…. And serial number is 58134815 thanks in advance

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      From Steve Ball on Mercedes Sprinter Radio Code Decoder

      62321 should do it.
      Regards
      Steve

      • From Grant on Mercedes Sprinter Radio Code Decoder

        What button do I press once I have entered the code

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          From Steve Ball on Mercedes Sprinter Radio Code Decoder

          Centre round button on the left.
          Steve

  • From Brandon on Mercedes Sprinter Radio Code Decoder

    Can you help me find a code for
    VIN : WDB9036632r876104

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      From Steve Ball on Mercedes Sprinter Radio Code Decoder

      Send me the Becker serial number from the side of the radio, that may help.
      Thanks Steve

      • From Brandon on Mercedes Sprinter Radio Code Decoder

        Can’t get the radio out its stuck

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          From Steve Ball on Mercedes Sprinter Radio Code Decoder

          Hi there Brandon, you may need the correct removal keys. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-AUDIO-10-20-30-CAR-STEREO-RADIO-REMOVAL-TOOLS-KEYS-/251716339280?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item3a9b768650

          Best Regards
          Steve

  • From Vlada on Mercedes Sprinter Radio Code Decoder

    I need the radio to unlock.. Sound 10
    BE 4113
    4113LG028107254
    Thank you

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      From Steve Ball on Mercedes Sprinter Radio Code Decoder

      64131 should do it.
      Steve

  • From FRANCIS TAFELSKI on Mercedes Sprinter Turbo - Limp Home - Diagnosis and Fault Finding

    Hi Steve:
    I have a 2004 Sprinter. I occasionally have had a problem with engine going in to limp mode. Shutting down engine and restart results in proper operation. It would then work for months without fail. Recently it failed and the intercooler hose had cracks in it and was replaced.
    Turbo worked perfectly for a week and then started failing after driving a few miles. Again shutting down and restarting would work again for the rest of day or several days. Took vehicle in to dealer and they feel turbo needs replacing. They can’t get a failure code for this 2004 model but feel eliminating 3 other possibilities, this is the most probable cause. Would appreciate your input.
    Thanks!
    Fran T

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      From Steve Ball on Mercedes Sprinter Turbo - Limp Home - Diagnosis and Fault Finding

      Hi there Fran,
      There is an outside chance your limp home condition is being caused by some thing other than the turbo. When was the fuel filter last changed? Have you problems with the rear lamp clusters? It maybe you have a faulty brake light switch above the pedal, this is a common fault. If you cant read the ECU faults yourself do the simple and cheap things first then take the vehicle to a good independent for a code read so you can actually see where the fault lies.
      Hope this helps a little.
      All the best
      Steve

  • From Terry on Mercedes Sprinter Turbo - Limp Home - Diagnosis and Fault Finding

    Hello Steve
    Wondered if you could help, I have a Mercedes sprinter 313 it seems to be lacking power and the yellow light keeps coming on.
    I have had it on the diagnostics and its coming back that number 4 injector is not being recognized, I’ve also had it in with a recognized Mercedes specialist who cannot rectify problem any advise would be appreciated.

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      From Steve Ball on Mercedes Sprinter Turbo - Limp Home - Diagnosis and Fault Finding

      Usually if the injector is not being ‘recognised’ it is a faulty injector. Its ID cannot be read by the ECU and calibration settings cannot be entered or applied. Has the injector itself been replaced? That would be my first port of call.
      All the best
      Steve

      • From Terry on Mercedes Sprinter Turbo - Limp Home - Diagnosis and Fault Finding

        Hello Steve
        When I bought the van from the beginning the van was lacking power I put van into Andy Gayles Birmingham they identified that maybe previous owner may have put petrol in vehicle so they ended up changing injectors 1 2 and 3 but when they tried number 4, new injector was not recognized they tried another 2 injectors but problem still was there.
        That was 6 months ago now Engine light keeps coming on and vehicle loses power I have tried another Mercedes specialist who is also coming up against same problem.
        Thanks for any help.

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          From Steve Ball on Mercedes Sprinter Turbo - Limp Home - Diagnosis and Fault Finding

          This is very strange the communication does not seem to be fully working to the injector via the ECU. You may have a faulty ECU but due to its position under the dash it is not uncommon for water to run down the loom and start to corrode the pins/connectors on the ECU module. Pull out the ECU and remove all the plugs and inspect the contacts and plugs. Remove any green or corrosion from the pins and use a contact cleaner spray on the plugs. This may work. Its a strange fault and not an easy answer I am afraid.
          Let me know how you get on
          Regards Steve

          • From brendan on Mercedes Sprinter Turbo - Limp Home - Diagnosis and Fault Finding

            Just an idea. I changed out the engine wiring loom in my sprinter. It cost about £ 270 from main dealer and I fitted it myself.

            Once done to was like a new van.

            Anyone know where I can by the engine wiring loom cheaper?

  • From mike on Mercedes Sprinter Turbo - Limp Home - Diagnosis and Fault Finding

    i have a fresh boost / low power problem

    (i have fitted a new solenoid, boost and temp sensors recently – the problem turned out to be a split intercooler. the actuator was a bit stiff and a hard tug sorted it out)

    now i have a new problem – the van goes into limp home mode immediately – it does not over boost first and then loose power

    i am guessing this must be something to do with the pressure sensor ??

    the van is flat on power in all gear and struggles to run over 50 mph

    (i will check for a loose boost pipe in the morning)

    sadly i don’t have a fault code reader or know anyone who does

    i will post my findings on here

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      From Steve Ball on Mercedes Sprinter Turbo - Limp Home - Diagnosis and Fault Finding

      Hi Mike,
      Check the ECU fuse, right hand row fourth fuse up in the steering column fuse board.
      All the best
      Steve

      • From Mike on Mercedes Sprinter Turbo - Limp Home - Diagnosis and Fault Finding

        Hi Steve – I checked every fuse – they were all fine

        couldn’t find any boost leaks either

        i put my finger over the bottom pipe on the boost solenoid and i can see the actuator move up and down – something i did notice was there was a bit of a rattling noise when the actuator was at the top of its travel but only at the top

        do you think the turbo vanes are broken and that is why i am getting no boost ?

        any suggestion greatly appreciated

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          From Steve Ball on Mercedes Sprinter Turbo - Limp Home - Diagnosis and Fault Finding

          Hi Mike
          The turbo is not boosting when the lever is in the up position, when pushed to the bottom of its range, or under vac, you should hear a howl from the turbo when you rev the engine (better if you remove the inlet pipe to the turbo. If you have a good noise then likely the vanes will be OK, the rattle is probably the pivot as when its in the most upward position the lever is under no pull from the actuator shaft so is unsupported. You are kind of stuffed now without the ability to read the stored fault codes as this would be the biggest insight as to what was going on. Let me know if you find anything.

          All the best Steve

          • From mike on Mercedes Sprinter Turbo - Limp Home - Diagnosis and Fault Finding

            an update – the van will not rev past 3500

            does the van think it is not in gear ie in neutral ?

            is it normal to rev to only 3500 when in limp home ?

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            From Steve Ball on Mercedes Sprinter Turbo - Limp Home - Diagnosis and Fault Finding

            This is itself an indicator of limp home mode Mike. However if you are out of gear stationary it is normal to not rev above this, this is a feature that can be overridden by depressing the clutch while the engine is idling and releasing it sharply in neutral of course, then stamp on the accelerator and it should if working correctly rev above the pre-set limiter.

            It has been known that clutch switches go faulty above the pedal but its not common, not as common as brake light switch that usually causes this kind of problem.

            Regards
            Steve

          • From mike on Mercedes Sprinter Turbo - Limp Home - Diagnosis and Fault Finding

            something i forgot to mention i could hear a bubbling noise when the van was turned off

            the valve appeared to have some water in it so i took it apart and cleaned it out

          • From mike on Mercedes Sprinter Turbo - Limp Home - Diagnosis and Fault Finding

            HI Steve,

            i got the fault codes read yesterday and reset – the van drove great for about 1 minute and then went back to low power

            the new fault code was a 1470 – low boost pressure

            the code did not point to any particular module / sensor

            any suggestions ??

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