Why is my Sprinter So Slow???? Most common causes of Limp Mode!

In this video, Mike and Twinkie talk about the most common causes of limp mode on NCV3 Sprinters! Much of these also apply to T1N Sprinters, but this video is focused on the NCV3 Sprinters and their problems.
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[@sollykhan2385]

Thank you so much,this video was def helpful, sound advice and great content, appreciate your kind effort, please post more,,, 🙂👍

[@valnotman]

great video! noticed you guys are getting more into ncv3s now

[@FloridaVanMan]

Mike had a white '08 for a little while. It came to us with DPF issues and Mike fixed that, drove it a few thousand miles and moved it on to a nice family.

[@epicsteffany]

Twinkie is the goodest girl, she can fix my car anytime.

[@stokescalendar6250]

Another great video. On the trip down for the oil separator can you guys do a boost test for me? The turbo cut out actually got a bit worse with the resonator delete

[@FloridaVanMan]

Hmmm, I wonder why/how the aluminum resonator could have opposite the desired result. Did you see the new video on clocking the turbo??? I don't think we checked that on your van and we should have. It is a fairly easy test and not a hard adjustment if one is needed.

[@bnoble]

can the oil seperater leaking mess with the charge pressure or make the turbo not function right?

[@legacypt1963]

Yes on dpf vid. .

[@seqtrailrider]

Would def like to to see a manual PDF regen.

[@FloridaVanMan]

We’ll get a video on that in the works then!

[@FloridaVanMan]

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[@n8nomad419]

Great info. Side note.. cute dog. I also have a small dog (my best buddy).

[@FloridaVanMan]

Thank you..this is Twinkie and she's my corgi baby. She's been by my side since she was a puppy. Bill has two dogs himself, Buttercup and Shadow, who are also featured on this channel. -Mike

[@n8nomad419]

My buddy’s been with me every hour for 5 yrs now. He’s a little BUTT sometimes, but he means everything to me. So I totally get it. I have a video on pets and van life (but I totally expect it to offend someone someday LOL). But it’s meant to be funny. I look forward to seeing your van completed.

[@meyao8987]

Hey bro I have 2004 Mercedes freightliner 2500 over 250k miles on it started going on limp mode a few days ago not sure why. No lights on dashboard no check engine light. Im having the shift gear selector get replaced here shortly. Do you think that will fix the problem of it being on limp mode. This started happening after taken apart the shift gear selector thats already on there

[@FloridaVanMan]

I don't think there is anything in the shifter handle module that will set limp mode, so probably unrelated. Limp mode always leaves a code and usually leaves a dash engine light. If you don't have a code reader get one that works, like the AP200 linked at floridavanman.com/links/

[@monolitomonolito2191]

Hi there thanks i been doing the same procede and not able to incrase the power still slow power eating at lot diesel need help

[@FloridaVanMan]

One on one help is offered through Patreon membership. $5/mo or $25/mo, both offer assistance and other benefits. links can be found here floridavanman.com/donate/

[@totallytame2557]

I am working on a 2005 sprinter I just put new from mercades map and boost pressure sensors and it would not start till I unplugged the boost pressure sensor. Can u help? Codes were 0069 then 0106 now boost pressure sensor because I have 2 unplug it. Oh I used 2 boost sensors. What is the difference in the 2 sensors?

[@FloridaVanMan]

I suspect you are confusing MAP & MAF. I've not heard of a MAP sensor preventing start or causing a stall, but a bad MAF can cause no-start or start-stall. If you replaced the small sensor on the air filter (MAP) and the similar sensor on the other side of the intercooler (Boost pressure sensor), I suspect your MAF is the culprit. The sensor you are unplugging... How many wires go to it?

[@totallytame2557]

@@FloridaVanMan 3 they come up with the same part # at all the aftermarket part stores.. I got 2 reastats so I can adjust the voltage on the sensors. I'm able 2 start it with both sensors plunged in I just have 2 drop the voltage going in2 the ecm.

[@FloridaVanMan]

@@totallytame2557 Wow, you are really messing with the computer adding rheostats. This can be more complicated than the surface. Adapting the values at the MAP sensor might suggest the MAP is a problem, while we are really just adapting it to agree with the failing part.

[@totallytame2557]

@@FloridaVanMan I just ordered a maf sensor even though the code I'm getting is p0069 or p0106 then I get p0107 or p0237 usually 1 @ a time or 2 sometimes. And it thrower the code b4 I start the van. Just turn the key on and I get the code back.

[@Arian-gg2dq]

The computer is showing nothing as problem, everything works well i don’t have dpf my car is on limp mode, why?

[@FloridaVanMan]

If the van/car is in limp mode and the meter is not showing any code, the meter is not setup correctly. Limp mode is a self-protective mode and the van only does this when there is a sensor telling the ECM of a problem. Limp mode is a response to specific codes. What meter are you using? Either of the first two links here will work better: floridavanman.com/links/

[@Arian-gg2dq]

@@FloridaVanMan my car is Mercedes c320 CDI 2009 w204, i went on mechanic so he pluged in on computer but no mistakes found like I don’t even have on dashboard light on… but the car is staying on limp mode.. could it be a hidden fault by Mercedes?

[@FloridaVanMan]

@@Arian-gg2dq Welp, I can say this with certainty. One of these 3 statements are true (maybe 2 of them). #1 There is a code causing limp mode. Or #2 The car is not in limp mode. Or #3 I don't know as much as I think I know. Hehe. #3 is very possible regardless which of the first two is true.

[@Arian-gg2dq]

@@FloridaVanMan I finally fixed it, it was electronic problem had to check with more deeper pc.. was a hidden fault code wich Germans don’t want everyone touching their cars 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@kreggboisvert2711]

Who do you recommend around ocala?

[@FloridaVanMan]

William's Diesel aka OcalaDiesel.com

[@TrebleMidBass]

What if i dont have any codes and my sprinter does not have any DPF or catalitic and its in limp mode. But the engine has no issues.

[@FloridaVanMan]

If it is in limp mode... it has an issue. It is rare for limp mode without a fault code, so my first question is what code reader are you using? Does the reader have "Sprinter" in the menu? Next thing I would look at is testing the MAF as seen in one of my videos because the T21 recall is all about MAF issues not triggering the engine light.

[@TrebleMidBass]

@@FloridaVanMan we have a check engine light on but no errors and we have a scanner via bluetooth and an app through android and the list has the sprinter

[@TrebleMidBass]

@@FloridaVanMan its a 2007 2500 long van

[@FloridaVanMan]

As far as I know, check engine light means you DO have a code. Codes are what triggers the engine light to be lit, so either your reader is incompatible with your van or you are not selecting the correct menu options. We have links to a scanner that will read the codes and a video helping ensure you make the right selections in the AP200. It is the best $60 you will ever spend on your van. Please use a link from any of our videos for the AP200 with Lifetime download/updates for your Sprinter, free.

[@TrebleMidBass]

@@FloridaVanMan yeah man we have a scanner which works via Bluetooth and some Chinese app which ain't professional. Im telling you it aint showing a thing.

[@branislavpolacik387]

Hello sir I have 2002 Freightliner Sprinter I was wondering if you can help me out with the suggestion I cannot start van crank but not start it was running okay I did change air filter end clean air mass flow sensor with the proper cleaner also took off EGR valve and clean it also because I have limp mode sometimes day after I did all this I drive for 7/8 hours delivering packages I've got limp mode once through the day after I got home I shut it off next day morning I was not able to Crank It Up I called Mobile Mechanic he was able to Crank It Up bye disconnecting middle line from fuel filter by feeling up bottle with diesel fuel then he change new fuel filter and van was running good he tried shut it off and Crank It Up few times he let it run for 15-20 minutes everything okay later same day I did Crank It Up weed out the problems again and let it run make sure I would be able go to work morning morning also van started with no problem I let it idle and went to house grab my stuff when I came back van was off and I couldn't Crank It Up again exactly same way it happened first time I do not want this for free I can pay you for your help thank you very much Brandon

[@FloridaVanMan]

When it doesn't start, do you see air in the transparent fuel lines?

[@branislavpolacik387]

@@FloridaVanMan hello thank you very much for your time yes there is air are in the transparent lines I was wondering if this models has a fuel pump in the tank if that's pump working properly thank you

[@FloridaVanMan]

@@branislavpolacik387 Your 2002 will not have a pump in the tank. Your low pressure pump is on the front of the engine, just above the high pressure pump. There is one horizontal return line that may have an air bubble without causing a problem. But if you have air in any of the other clear lines, that air leak is probably your issue. Adding a small electric pump from an auto parts store may help find the leak by pushing fuel out where air is getting in. Some people have put an electric pump to prime the system before starting.

[@branislavpolacik387]

@@FloridaVanMan sir I did start it there was a leak from fuel filter on the bottom water drain plug I ordered last week new one I did change it looks like that was a problem for right now I'm just trying to find out if there is different issue also I was wondering set of relay under driver seat on the front of it I could not find any information what for they are in one video you using one relay from that location 4 a fuel pump but for different year Sprinter do not understand how Mercedes install these relay weed out have any diagram what board they are would you be able give me some info where I can find information how about this also I like to ask you how I can pay you for your help thank you

[@FloridaVanMan]

@@branislavpolacik387 The relays under the front edge of seat serve the electric locks, windows, rear window defrosters, factory installed roof fans and interior lights. The location of each relay depends on what options your van had when new, so there is no chart available. Trial and error is the only way I know to figure out which one goes where. Touching the relays while having someone push buttons might narrow down a few of them. You can usually feel them click when triggered, but a volt meter and lot of patience is the only way I know to really sort it out. If you suspect the relay is causing a certain problem, move every relay to the left and see if the problem is solved. Something else may soon start acting strange, wipers, daytime running lights... so many options can depend on relays. Rather than try to identify the bad relay I would be tempted to just replace them all. Only after proving one relay is a problem by moving the problem to a different system. New and used relays are available on eBay or I can gather a few from my parts vans for you. Thank you for supporting the channel. Keep telling friends and sharing links with people who are van-curious. And we accept donations via links in video description or PayPal or Venmo [e-mail]

[@zambotv8150]

A new dawn is upon us......

[@Im_The_Slep]

I’ve got these codes, anyone had these issue? P0098 High Bank 1 P2009 Intake Manifold Runner Control Circuit • Low Bank 1 P0489 EGR "A" Control Circuit Low P2426 EGR Cooling Valve Control Circuit Low P0638 Throttle Actuator Control Range/ • Performance Bank 1

[@FloridaVanMan]

What year in your Sprinter? What kind of code reader gave these codes?

[@christiangraces3732]

"Probly simpler fixes but we wont cover those in this video"

[@manadodiver]

Great channel but do we really need the dog, it is not a pet channel

[@FloridaVanMan]

We will try to keep the K9 screen-time limited. If you knew how much our dogs influenced this channel you might buy them both a burger! lol Twinkie and Buttercup are essential characters, but we will try not to dwell on them until we train them to turn a wrench or fetch tools. Haha

[@jakemill187]

Chris is a troll. Why do you care if his dog is in the video? Honestly dude