2005 Sprinter second and reverse only

brokcanadian · Feb 23, 2016

About to buy 2005 long and tall sprinter, under 200000 miles, price 4000 (thats 2900 to all you Americans)

Transmission has only reverse and 2nd gear...am i correct in guessing TCM wiring / control unit in trans? Has anyone had this exact problem?

I'm comfortable playing with transmissions now, I drive a Dodge Ram van with the "biodegradeable" 46RE...never had sprinter...thanks

danthewolf00 · Feb 23, 2016

There is another forum www.sprinter-forum.Com I think it they can tell you the fix and might have pictures to help.

brokcanadian · Feb 23, 2016

That where I got the idea from, I was hoping for confirmation that's all it COULD be...

FlyingVan · Feb 23, 2016

It can be the TCM, wiring, the transmission, etc. You don't know for sure until you hook up a DRB3 scanner or similar to it and see what is going on. Unless it is a super deal, I wouldn't buy it. You could be replacing the whole transmission.

brokcanadian · Feb 23, 2016

Thanks...amounts to a deal for a long and tall where I live...even 2001 and up former Fedex/DHL are in the 10000 dollar range...guess i"ll take my chances

coalminer · Feb 23, 2016

I would be more concerned with the rust than the transmission issue, the transmission can be replaced but depending on where the rust is, that might not be able to be fixed.

I had a 2005 sprinter, loved it, had almost 600k on it when I sold it, engine was going strong but the rust had taken its toll, where the rear shocks attached to the body was rusted out.

brokcanadian · Feb 23, 2016

Whoa thank you...that was not even on my radar...going to look tomorrow, i'll definitely crawl around under there!

BobWolf · Feb 24, 2016

Don't simply walk away from the "deal".... RUN FORREST, RUNNN!!!!!

brokcanadian · Feb 24, 2016

If you saw what I'm driving now you'd agree it's an improvement

brokcanadian · Feb 25, 2016

Update: not rusty underneath, runs and drives, book value 12 000 here, goin for it! Thanks for all the suggestions!

coalminer · Feb 26, 2016

brokcanadian said:
Update: not rusty underneath, runs and drives, book value 12 000 here, goin for it! Thanks for all the suggestions!

Sounds good even if it needs a new transmission you are still getting a good deal!!!

brokcanadian · Mar 1, 2016

Settled on 3800

, picking it up tomorrow during a snowstorm - should make the 30 MPH top speed a little more believable in Toronto traffic - wish me luck it's 90 miles away

brokcanadian · Mar 8, 2016

It's home! What a gawdaful ride that was in second gear PLUS limp mode from stuck egr...6 hours to go 120 miles through Hamilton and Toronto at max 30 mph!

On the positive side no leaks, temp. stayed dead on 80c at 3000 rpm and only used an eighth of a tank...

tknight · Mar 8, 2016

Nice rust! Good luck on the repairs
I'm sure you'll keep us posted.

brokcanadian · Mar 8, 2016

Rust? RUST!?! Now this is rust

Last 2 are sparkplugs in case it's not clear...

Coming soon...valve body/wiring repair, egr delete tune and cheapest tool that can talk to TCM...

(EDIT: Note to carrier...no I am NOT currently driving that with your name on the door...it was the one before

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tknight · Mar 8, 2016

Now that's some real rust!

Steady Eddie · Mar 9, 2016

I would try the value body, aka Connector Is plate. If you need a 500 dollar TCM I have one. They told me that was my problems when I had the same thing happening. Turned out to be the connector plate. What a deal I can make. PM ME!!! Lol

brokcanadian · Mar 9, 2016

Thanks I'm starting there I haven't even mentioned the brake, esp, abs, and wheel lights on, you're lucky you didn't take that one in - they'll tell you it's every module and sensor on the van...retired mechanic who kept his DS 708 lending it to me tomorrow

Steady Eddie · Mar 9, 2016

brokcanadian said:
Thanks I'm starting there I haven't even mentioned the brake, esp, abs, and wheel lights on, you're lucky you didn't take that one in - they'll tell you it's every module and sensor on the van...retired mechanic who kept his DS 708 lending it to me tomorrow

Yep had that happen too. I had a problem with belt coming apart, one time it took out the dipstick and hit the black box that is mounted on the ABS pump. Put some silicone over the hole and fixed that. Water was getting in there and causing all the lights to come on. There is a place in Idaho that will rebuild the electrical part of the ABS system. Go to www.sprinter-source.com and do a search for a ABS. That little black cover holds the coil packs against theABS pump you could try to take it off and spray it with contact cleaner, only 5 torque screws hold it in. All mounted on the front.