Black Death, Bad ECM, and Other Reasons Not to Buy This T1N Sprinter

[@FloridaVanMan]

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[@RMax-lz4ry]

Remember masks 😂

[@VanaConn]

@@RMax-lz4ry toilet paper. Sorry for anyone believed they were necessary.

[@barrylyon2864]

Thanks!

[@mertechperformance]

I literally looked at that van last Saturday. Seller quote the condition as good and the rust as "LIGHT surface rust"

[@FloridaVanMan]

He told us similar as you saw in the video....I notice it’s still listed too.

[@sarahdell4042]

What a heap. It’s hard to find nice ones. Funny enough I’ve seen your ads online. From what I’ve seen you guys seem to go through things, and sell at resonance rates. Kudos

[@pavloivchenko9806]

Great content! 👍

[@stevehvac1]

I own a sprinter it's a challenge keeping her rolling

[@MikeFasting777]

Try replacing the negative battery lead

[@sharifisdope4543]

I wish you was out here in Los Angeles California

[@justaskcate1827]

Sounds like the muffler bearings are shot too. Most likely they didn’t keep the air in the tires rotated and the blinker fluid changed. People just don’t take care of their rigs anymore.

[@slugrider]

Awesome video, not so awesome van. is there a video where you explain the cap dance and what you’re looking for there?

[@FloridaVanMan]

Yes, the Sprinter Buyer's Guide, aka: How To Buy A Sprinter. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqjKd6yJdp6WbZo

[@davidolvera7678]

Thanks

[@larryhenson890]

I don't have a Sprinter van yet but am looking to purchase one. I actually had this one saved from Facebook market place but after watching your video I quickly removed it. Thanks for the video.

[@FloridaVanMan]

Glad we could save you from making a bad purchase!

[@PunkWithACamera]

What does the beeping when the door is open mean??

[@FloridaVanMan]

It thinks the key is in or the lights are on, but they are not in this case. A switch is stuck.

[@marcoesposito878]

Hey... I really appreciate your channel. Been looking for info on Fuel rail and pessure regulator info on a 2011 3500 3liter TD. Surprised you haven't touched on it with the recent class action non inclusion to repair. Mercedes wanted to change both rails on a regulator code ?

[@FloridaVanMan]

We are T1N guys with a hobby gone wild. We don't have a shop or any mechanical training, so mostly stick to the older vans.

[@patriciagilhooley7526]

Oh my wish you where closer I pay you to look at mine .so good with these vans 👌

[@FloridaVanMan]

Where are you? We are going across the country later this month.

[@rickmathews1059]

@@FloridaVanMan I have a 2003 will a few problems. Located in central AL. How can we communicate?

[@FloridaVanMan]

@@rickmathews1059 Best way is add a note to a donation at FloridaVanMan.com/Donate or email Bill at the above .com

[@Moto290]

@@FloridaVanMan this link doesn't work !

[@FloridaVanMan]

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[@erinf22]

So you just sparked the Sprinter battery with an 18v drill battery? and that resets the ECU?

[@FloridaVanMan]

Yes, but I do NOT recommend trying this unless we establish you have the very same problem. This can destroy your ECM, so if it is not already broken, this may break it. Does the electric radiator fan come on with the key?

[@silvercitytransportation9919]

Good afternoon! I seen one of your videos about the van won’t start and I check every single thing you said (battery, cranksansor, lift pump, relays, keys, camshaft sensor, and still won’t start can you help me with any answer what can be my problem?

[@FloridaVanMan]

Yes, I'll need some details about your van and when it stopped starting. Was it one cold morning or after a short stop when everything was hot? The year and country of your van is important. Become a Patreon patron or make a one-time donation with your details here: floridavanman.com/donate/

[@theeaskey]

My ecm is throwing up a P2316 error ignition coil 6 circuit high, is it ok to go for a long ride

[@FloridaVanMan]

Not if your van is a T1N Sprinter. More likely your code reader is puking a misunderstood code. Our vans do not have an ignition coil or 6th circuit anything in a 5 cylinder engine. I would not advise a long ride with unknown code popping up. pin our Patreon for assistance working this out. floridavanman.com/donate/

[@375dirtrider]

So if fan kicks on, glow plug light stays on, and van won’t turn over right away bad ecm?

[@FloridaVanMan]

Usually yes. If the aux fan comes on with the key and then it won't crank that suggests ECM failing. Try pushing on the relays at the bottom of the steering wheel fuse box and maybe give it a little love tap. If that doesn't fix it, or the problem persists intermittently, I have a work-around that will start it. But my work-around is kind of barbaric and risky.

[@rebelsillo2459]

O bought a 2013 sprinter in Kansas City I would love you guys check out my van when I bring it down to Florida..

[@isaacgreen1907]

Tried to start my 06 t1n. Had glow plug errors, cleared them, tried to start again. It cranked and ran while pressing throttle then it died. Threw a camshaft sensor error and now it just sounds like only the starter is spinning. Any ideas??

[@FloridaVanMan]

Bad camshaft sensor will prevent starting. With a code reader like the AP200 (linked above) you can view live data including Cam/crank sync authorization. If that remains "no" you'll need to replace one of those sensors, or both.

[@detruckservicellcenriquez6115]

Where are you located thx

[@FloridaVanMan]

Deltona, Fl.

[@ronaldmwesigwa3950]

would you ship that van if i buy it fro you

[@FloridaVanMan]

Absolutely, but that will be very expensive!

[@hazlox]

A bad temp sensor can cause that fan to come on too

[@FloridaVanMan]

Yes, but a bad temp sensor won't also prevent the van from cranking and starting.

[@hazlox]

Florida Van Man true. I thought it started in the video.

[@FloridaVanMan]

@@hazlox It did on the 3rd or 4th attempt turning the key. When the key turns on without the fan coming on, it will start normally. But if the fan comes on with the key it is usually the ECM, (always in my experience).

[@presley6416]

@@FloridaVanMan I have found that this issue is the relay next to the turn signal relay under steering column. I had this exact same thing happen to me. I went to start my van and nothing happened except the fan came on. I accidently wiggled those relays while hold key in start position and it started right up. It happened many times and every time I would just wiggle that relay and it would start. Same thing for the turn signals except its the relay on the right. I actually took apart that fuse block and discovered that where those 2 relays plug in the connections become loose, most likely because they are hanging and bouncing while driving. I just crimped the ends on the fuse block a bit and they both work fine now.

[@presley6416]

I should have mentioned the relay on the left controls the start up.

[@yayalynn2010]

Was that transmission fluid looking like that?

[@FloridaVanMan]

It absolutely was. It was so sad.

[@skullyblog7183]

Are these not the million mile engine ?

[@FloridaVanMan]

They most certainly are. This engine has plenty of life left in it. However, the van body will rot out before the engine hits 500,000

[@zambotv8150]

Those signs. are not good

[@kennethoros4043]

I thought we had a new name for Black Death.

[@FloridaVanMan]

Injector Seal Leak is definitely a more accurate name, and at least as old, but the search term Black Death is how people will find the video, unfortunately.

[@VanaConn]

F the masks ! I have a pretty nice TN1 with 125k . Replacing the lower rockers but man it runs great

[@danstrayer111]

trump voter?

[@Clamjammer]

@@danstrayer111loud and proud 🇺🇸

[@danstrayer111]

@@Clamjammer that's what rednecks do.

[@brucemontgomery8136]

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[@IgnoreSolutions]

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