Must watch if you own a SPRINTER important. 07, 3.0 turbo diesel Sprinter dieing/stalling .

Universal Sprinter problem with wiring harness. On earlier and later model Sprinters. Could save you a lot of headaches and big money. Please subscribe.

[@eby6114]

This one's important too Critical charging system flaw sprinter kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zoi7iph_g5p6h8k

[@UnboxFlix]

Thanks for posting this man. I will check mine and post you my results!

[@robertkutyna1795]

Kids

[@amojak]

just bought a 2010 sprinter 518 , 278k Miles on the clock. I have serviced it and your video will help with checks under the bonnet. thanks

[@jeru333]

How much

[@toobglued]

@@jeru333 1.00 lol

[@ludeezyness1]

Dude thanks for this. I had the same problem a few years ago with my 2005 sprinter 2500. I went to every mechanic and no one could figure it out. I checked the electrical lines myself and saw a rubber spacer and wondered if it was out of place. I moved it and Never had a problem again. Thank you, I wish more people posted their repairs and tips. Towing services suck. ‘trucks’ that AAA won’t tow (it weighs less than my f150) or ‘it’s a Mercedes and we need special parts/tools/equipment’.

[@eby6114]

Hmm? State Farm will tow mine as a normal vehicle. There's also issues down where it Y's that can affect the camshaft position sensor

[@erictittle7531]

Thanks for the heads up! I protected my harness with electrical tape last week while installing a new fuel filter on my 2007 dodge sprinter.

[@allenrousseau5668]

Thanks for sharing this! I'll be checking in the morning! God bless!

[@maydolisguimenez6548]

😊

[@jerzyciechanowski4598]

I have Jeep with 3.0 turbo diesel, definitely will look around and hopefully fix before problem stop me. Good job definitely thumb UP

[@Mbenzolovers]

Did you find any demage on yours?

[@chompnormski]

Thanks for the video !

[@TheIrfanxz44]

this is probably my problem to thank you for posting this video

[@eby6114]

TheIrfanxz44 haven't had any problems with mine since discovering this issue, hope it works for you.

[@Ernie.Cantor]

Thanks my friend you are awesome... i will fix this before it happens to me...

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Mine was the same and it’s a 2.2CDI 👍🤓👍

[@dalehurtt4586]

Just had this happen to my Sprinter RV. Mercedes told me to call the insurance company, as the replacement for the harness is $4K. The insurance company said this is a design flaw and normally warranty work, so they will not cover the repair. Mercedes says I am beyond the warranty period. About to call Mercedes of North America to ask for a warranty extension.

[@eby6114]

For a temp fix move the harness to advised location. I had to be on the road, bought mine used, no warranty. Maybe a phone guy could splice your harness bypassing the trouble area.

[@allincamo]

Hello, so darn lucky I found this, I'm thinking on a 2006/2007 23J rv with the Merc.Diesel, Can you tell. me any more on what to look attar expect in service. I'm a very many person so I'd be spinning my own wrenches for PM sort of things. Well....send me any other links on these diesels if ya can. Thanks again.

[@d-s-ll2378]

THANKS. may be some cooking foil wrap it could solve the problem.

[@eby6114]

It's a vibration problem

[@iearthlings]

thanks

[@srhondapro38]

My 2010 almost done that too... I cought it before went to the bare wire.. unfortunately engine sized up with all normal oil level no overheating...crazy vehicle

[@eby6114]

Yeah there seems to be an endless string of problems with a wide range everywhere I look

[@neurosentience5150]

Engine seized with oil it? Weird

[@srhondapro38]

@@neurosentience5150 nothing weird about Mercedes lately. I actually have 2 sprinters one 2005 5 cylinder 2.7 camper I bought it with blown engine conecting rod went to outside world, form one owner Mercedes serviced normal oil level as well. 2010 is blue tech ...grim tech more advanced then 05 so merceds decided not to install oil pressure light or gauge in commercial vehicles so I didnt have chance to save engine . I was Honda tech and I saved quite few engines from potential total engine failure oil pump failure is not uncommon thing..but Mercedes is apparently champion with stupid things .I Understand passenger vehicles might not need to have oil pressure light so if blows up oh well you can get car rental or use bus to get to work ...but commercial vehicles are bread for some people like me .Awfull idea not to equip with full instrumentation.Mercedes sprinter body rust is a bonus too..370 k km hwy life easy driving when sized up.I end up buying 2014 ram promaster 3500 3.6v6 gas 340k km no any major issues just simple maintenance .Mercedes RIP since early 2000's

[@monkeebizz5997]

looking forward to your vids on the silver as my friend just made some and i hear lots of good things about it and have had major potential foot infection that was stoppd by applying directly onto the puncture when i steppd on a tack on my carpet and then forgot about it due to no feelings in my foot from previous nerve damage of sciatic nerve in upper thigh from gunshot injury during home invasion.No healthcare here in British Columbia fraser valley Canada especially if you are half indian its basically institutionalized genocidal racism full tilt 100%.If you have loved ones that are ill in any way what so ever avoid Chilliwack hospital and fraser health as I personally witnessed the staff here deny an old man water by taking his call buzzer away until he died across the room in his bed although he was asking me for watr but i couldnt understand him at that time and didnt figure out what was going on until a couple days later and it haunts me to this day and when i raised the issue thy discharged me for going out to get extra food from salvation army down the road to supplement what was rationed out to me during my brief stay for a bone infection in my left foot .It has been terrible and i had given up on living any more so i prayd to Jhovah and i got a tube of equate hydro cortizone antibiotic cream from a housekeeper she had found in a room that had checked out and i paid her $5,00 for and within two weeks i had completly healed after walking on that foot bleeding every day for over two years straight as i would gathr up stained but dirty towels at this hotel where i workd in the laundry for fiv dollars an hour and i woul cut hm into small bandages to use as band aid wraps to soak up blood so i wouldn't stain the carpts or floors at night when i would get up to use the bathroom.IT WAS A PRAYER THAT WAS ANSWERED BY JEHOVAH WHO REALLY IS REAL I HAV NO DOUBT IN HIS MERCY TOWARD ME A SIMPLE YET DRUG ABUSER OF COCAINE AT THAT TIME because i needed pain relief and the healthcare system accusd me of selling my pills and the doctor accused me of being drunk when tha alcahol he had smelld was that of the nurse that was using it to wash my wounds down with.It was real wake up call for me to see how cruel this country has become now ten years later more than ever going from bad to worse.IT'S TIME TO STOP THIS NOW AND WE NEED OUR Rusian and chinese to help because the men here are not men but they are cowards so do not spare them for bing complicit in the atrocities being perpetrated by Canada and The United States of terrorism as it is they now that are living by their sword now they must die by the sword of truth and divine justice hopefully by God and his forces so as to not have other greater civilizations having to feel remorse in killing their fellow human beings and having to suffer the emotional consequences that it brings upon oneself.jUST DONT FOLLOW YOUR LEADERS IF THEY ARE EVIL ITS JUST COMMON SENSE which isn't common anymore.

[@eby6114]

I'm happy for you. Checking out use of silverware and copper, silver jewelry currently. Folk lore says one location wasn't ravaged by the plague when everyone around were dying in cities around them. While visiting another city a man asked what is this sick??? The magistrate was put off that the man didn't know of the great plague and while the visitor was still there he got sick and proceeded to go home. Still being irritated on the the matter tyemagistrate decided to go to the city who didn't know "sick" and investigate and of course the man would be dead by now that had contacted the plague. When the magistrate arrived he indeed did not find the plague and much to his surprise the man was alive and well. Soon after further investigation the magistrate discovered the whole town was a mining community mining copper and silver. The magistrate concluded the the peoples exposure to the metals must have something to do with the situation. Thus was born the legend of copper and silvers medicinal values.

[@giimchii]

Who can found these issues and want to sharing?! Thank you so much for the info...

[@fujierobesky5651]

Where can I get a repair and maintenance manual for my 2007 Diesel sprinter?

[@simonpetry7311]

Good find, Thanks for the deads up. How many Miles had it done ?

[@eby6114]

Simon Petry I have over 300,000 miles at the time of this video

[@jesseparris6507]

I have an 07 as well and I've already replaced glow plug #6 and repaired the plastic turbo expansion unit. I now have to replace glow plug #3 and this Sprinter has less than 18,000 miles on it. I am not as impressed with MB's as I use to be. This is a great catch, thanks for pointing this out. I'm going to check these harness point when I change the glow plug. Did you leave that plastic tray that goes under the air filter for a reason?

[@eby6114]

it's off just for this video, thanks

[@Tonyinmemphis]

Universal Sprinter problem with ground wire. 2006 / 2.7 SAME PROBLEM If your driving down the road and lose engine power check your power window of wipers if no power. And you get pulled over place hand on ground post of battery if hot as HELL . This is a bad motor grounding wire. (motor to frame) It took may month to find this problem. TAG Truck Center never could. Van would have to set 1-2 hours then it start. I turning the key to start only one click start never engaged. Adding a ground wire to battery fix this problem. $14.00 . If you have this problem and you have a jumper cable you can restart by making the ground post to engine . Ground the starter so it will turn the motor. I stop started other DOA Sprinter on the road like this. jumping battery to battery will not work if 2 vehicle's the main jumper from there battery to doa VAN pos (+) post OTHER to neg (-) on the motor casing.

[@eby6114]

Nice find. I've never had this issue before just the wiring harness issue which would allow for easy restarting. After relocation of harness I've never had an issue again. I have a lot of miles though and might add a ground as insurance. The major problem I've found is with the main power line itself on the positive side. Will make a video of it soon

[@anthonymartin2412]

Did you check the power windows or wipers at same time it dies. This was what happen to me. Dealer would not find problem . Later i found bad motor ground. Ground motor to the battery ground.

[@eby6114]

Tony Martin nice find. Hadn't checked that but I even have friends with dodge vehicles...main wiring harness relay on several of them too. I had to relocate mine or it'd just die until I played with the harness.

[@williamryan7403]

That is something Mercedes needs to hear about. That shouldn't happen.

[@eby6114]

William Ryan If your at the dealership and this harness is being replaced, visible evidence is in their face. I agree with you but I think they'd have to know....

[@humbertobernal6707]

2008 sprinter 3.0 diesel mine had this same issue the point where harness sits next to turbo started to expose wires. Found it by accident wish I would of seen this video before.

[@bryanadu9808]

how reliable is the 2008 sprinter. Im considering it

[@humbertobernal6707]

@@bryanadu9808 great remove the dpf. I gain more power and less engine temp. There's a video on how to unplug everything with no check light.

[@freightshayker]

Good stuff, thanks for the video. Peace of Lord Jesus upon you and yours

[@rickvega9943]

thank you for a clear video with good information. Maybe if you have some time could you answer a question for me.. I am looking to purchase a 2007 Winnebago View RV with 72,000 miles is there any expensive maintenance that will be needed when it hits 100,000 like timing belt or something else ??? thank you.

[@eby6114]

There's a few things such as moving the wiring harness as mentioned in this video, the calipers in front can develop sticking problems due to rust(I cleaned mine up problem solved), and the EGR valve seems problematic many people will clean them or just replace it.the transmission doesn't have a dipstick so buying one and checking levels is important. Low or ditty trans fluid can cause it to surge (engine) not really noticable but if your driving and watch he tachometer it can be seen. There's a vibration that always seems to be present between 50 and 60 mph but has never presented a problem, mine has over 330,000 miles and drives great. The turbo can go which will make passing an issue but not driving fast. Some mechanics recommend rebuilding them. Ive had mine for 7 years and have never bought a part except for the usual disposable parts like brakes, belts, filters, oil etc. Oil capacity is 3 gallons and requires a low smoke oil. It has a crazy cleaning system for the exhaust where every once in a while will do a self cleaning and glow red (the exhaust) while driving down the road to burn out the particulate filter. This issue may have been altered when the DEF fluid came out. I plan on adding propane to mine to help keep things clean. That's about it. If mine ever dies I'll probably get another one. It doesn't look like it will anytime soon. Cheers

[@eby6114]

These sprinters have timing chains by the way. I haven't heard of anyone changing one but the cost are around 750 for tensioner, chain and labor combined. If the fuel pump goes out I'd replace the chain at the same time. That's just me I'm a little on the wild side. I do use motorkote in my engines though. My average mpg is 19.6 I can reach 25 driving slow or 22mpg at 60mph 18mpg at 70 mph

[@jlai3861]

@@eby6114 so 2007 model already have DPF installed?

[@eby6114]

@@jlai3861 yes and the first time I realized it was working was when it was glowing red. It scared me until I found out that this happens from time to time, probably while driving on the highway without people even realizing it.

[@jlai3861]

@@eby6114 thank you for replying, so have DPF gave you any trouble? There is a very low mileage 2007 sprinter ( under 60k km) available but owner unsure about DPF and I heard horrible stories about DPF and especially DEF.

[@allincamo]

4 years later , do you still own this RV ? If so make another video on any issues . Thanks

[@eby6114]

I took it to 300,000 mi and then it started having starting issues. did a few tests and it looks like either the fuel pump went out or the fuel injectors both are quite expensive almost 1/4 of the value of the truck when I bought it originally so I decided to let it go.

[@1miltond]

Great job greta video this issue will make any engine not work good gasoline or diesel how in the world they can sale this vans whit this ? they add all cains of electrical sensors and electronics and they don't protected from heat ? really how dumb is that Dodge I have a friend that buy a Dodge pick up new from a dealer drive 10 miles and brake down they tow it back to the dealer for 3 weeks they give it back 2 weeks lather again same issue this happen like 5 times finally mi friend wen and talk to them and said well gime another vehicle they said no sorry we can do that he tell them you sale me a limon here come the answer from the Doge dealer no we dont sale limons you buy a limon 3 months lawsuit dealer lost return money back + 35k on top mi friend got a toyota for free yea buy a DODGE very responsable co

[@georgezama]

Sorry, can you please tell us, does your sprinter require add-blue? - Thank you very much for uploading this video.

[@eby6114]

Georgezama No My model does not require it.

[@NoName-bi3vs]

Hi, Just so you're aware; The need to add DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) didn't really come out until right about the 2011 model year for most Diesel vehicles...kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmKZlndpbph9jq8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZC6aoGDZ7uNhdU

[@Bo_Cua_Gau]

Hi. Does your 2007 sprinter have DEF?

[@perniciousprogressive8333]

Also known for cracked turbo inlet I think it was.

[@adriandoc75]

I have similar problem on my 03 sprinter. If I use the indicators or horn the van completely shuts down unless I keep the raves up. Help!!!

[@eby6114]

Find the wiring harness. Move it out of harm's way. Splice it it you have to

[@sparky6086]

Sometimes the ground to the engine has too much resistance and the longer the engine is running, the ground gets hotter, which causes even more resistance. You can just run a single jumper cable from the negative battery terminal, to a convenient place on the engine block, and it may solve your problems. It won't hurt if it doesn't. It's a known problem in Sprinter vans in 2003 as well as some other years.

[@godzla69]

Hi. How many miles did you have on this when you noticed the problem?

[@eby6114]

Around 300 thousand. It's definitely from the vibration

[@colocho138]

hello I would like to know if you ever had a problem with these codes in your sprinter P0243 and P0101, my sprinter is in Limp mode and does not exceed 3000rpm

[@eby6114]

This is a common problem. Most of the time the actuator need replacing or cleaned. The bell crank is good to clean and lubricate as well and clean your associated electrical connections with a corrosion cleaner.

[@mr954133]

I had that issue. My problem was an oil leak from oil return line between the turbo and engine. All i needed was a $10 rubber seal on that line connecting to the engine and it solved my problem.

[@sakhilethela8309]

I have 651 Engine for sprinter 2013 and It just lost compression and we open it and find piston 2 ring broken and I put 4 new piston but now it starts nice but I drive for maybe 500m and it just cut off and the earth wires from battery and body are hot what is the problem

[@eby6114]

Probably the inline fuse is corroded, you loose voltage and the alternator tries to overcome it. Video in 1 hour

[@eby6114]

If your referring to the ground you can run a direct ground from motor to frame, also check to quick disconnect next to the gas pedal, that a major grounding wire but has a loose fit

[@perniciousprogressive8333]

Yup, "limp mode".

[@vanlifebiker]

IF YOU OWN A SPRINTER YOU MUST READ THIS COMMENT. If you have a Sprinter that is a 2007 or newer sell it & buy a 2006 or older. It's really that simple. Nothing else. 😂

[@hugovalle3301]

i have a 2012 with cero start can some body help me with info how to fix it thank you

[@eby6114]

Check the fuel pressure. Check that the injectors are opening

[@hildefonsomendoza8252]

Aykelinda

[@razor3003]

Did yours have cruise control?

[@eby6114]

Yes

[@antonioZaRasFiNaLbOsS]

Sprinter has 5-inline engine.

[@eby6114]

My diesel is a 6 cyl

[@antonioZaRasFiNaLbOsS]

@@eby6114 Because you have a truck or bmw

[@josephpgarrido]

nope, i also got a v6 sprinter. 5 bangers were earlier @@antonioZaRasFiNaLbOsS

[@NewWorldDAO]

I got a coolant message and would not let me drive

[@eby6114]

Did you check your coolant to see that it's full? Has the wiring harness been checked for breakage?

[@lawrencegal9019]

this shoul be a recall

[@eby6114]

Definitely I had a friend that had a Dodge ram truck diesel. They couldn't keep it running.I told him to check the wire harness and that's what it was. I don't know what the repair bill was but they ended up replacing the whole wiring harness

[@sakhilethela8309]

Video please

[@eby6114]

ETA 10 minutes,

[@eby6114]

Video is uploading to you tube. Will post a link as soon as it's live

[@eby6114]

Here's the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zoi7iph_g5p6h8k

[@patienceisalifesaver9582]

Do you still own this

[@eby6114]

Yes 340,000 miles

[@patienceisalifesaver9582]

Lil Asian Store LLC cool I’m looking to get one with 227,000 miles for 6k no check engine lights, do you think it’s worth it

[@eby6114]

@@patienceisalifesaver9582 I'm certain mine will go 400k without issues. I thought I replied to another comment about what to avoid. Let me see if I can find that comment

[@HeritagePianos]

Mit Puepsen geht alles besser!!!😆🤮