Ok "vintage" sprinter owners

[brokcanadian]

Going to pull it starting at the injectors and check under the plastic...from pictures I saw, the wires are unprotected against the head (except for Version 2 where the engineers decided to go for broke and actually TAPE the wires so they wouldn't wear off in the head) thanks for the trouble spots...actually, maybe I'll look there first FlyingVan it's easier to start there, thanks...

 

[T270_Dreamin]

I met a guy who cracked the speed limiter..he could run at nearly 100MPH instead of our 81-82...

Now we're talking some serious expedite solo team runs Fuel economy 15 MPG engine life span cut in half. Oil consumption ouch. Keep my cruise dialed in at 70 pretty much all the time. If I get in a newer one I'm going to change that habit to 75 mph.

 

[T270_Dreamin]

Going to pull it starting at the injectors and check under the plastic...from pictures I saw, the wires are unprotected against the head (except for Version 2 where the engineers decided to go for broke and actually TAPE the wires so they wouldn't wear off in the head) thanks for the trouble spots...actually, maybe I'll look there first FlyingVan it's easier to start there, thanks...

Sorry to hear of your troubles how many miles are on your van? I may have to dump mine before it hits 250. If you are in LA (Sprinter Expert) or Toledo (Wayne Rodd) you are in good Sprinter hands

 

[Turtle]

That many error codes just screams an electrical short somewhere. Even a weak battery will give you all kinds of totally unrelated error codes. As FlyingVan said, that particular areas of the wiring harness is famous for shorting out. I had mine repaired when it happened in that spot, but it only lasted 2 or 3 years before having to replace the entire engine wiring harness.

 

[coalminer]

Don't forget to clean up the mess of ground wires that is right behind the battery. Had some issues when I had my sprinter and that was the issue.


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[brokcanadian]

So...zip tied the starter wires back to the thick injector bundle like they were...and ZERO codes.



Going to tape the injector wiring under the plastic so it doesn't short out on the block and save up for a fusebox and new harness...

 

[brokcanadian]

Going to pull it starting at the injectors and check under the plastic...from pictures I saw, the wires are unprotected against the head (except for Version 2 where the engineers decided to go for broke and actually TAPE the wires so they wouldn't wear off in the head) thanks for the trouble spots...actually, maybe I'll look there first FlyingVan it's easier to start there, thanks...

Sorry to hear of your troubles how many miles are on your van? I may have to dump mine before it hits 250. If you are in LA (Sprinter Expert) or Toledo (Wayne Rodd) you are in good Sprinter hands

215,000. Far too early for ANY problems in my mind

 

[FlyingVan]

Man, that is young. Mine sits in the yard with 774k miles. Haven't driven it in 3 months, last weekend went to start it to go to the dump, battery dead. Charged it for 45 min or so and the van started right up. I like driving this thing. I only had to change one injector some 30k miles ago.

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[Treadmill]

Man, that is young. Mine sits in the yard with 774k miles. Haven't driven it in 3 months, last weekend went to start it to go to the dump, battery dead. Charged it for 45 min or so and the van started right up. I like driving this thing. I only had to change one injector some 30k miles ago.

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My 2012 sprinter has 517k mi. on it with the original injectors and glow plugs. So far so good.

 

[T270_Dreamin]

Mine will have 208k tomorrow, pretty much all highway since purchased with 143k... I feel like parking it until they develop a bose ride or decent air ride seat for it. The 2011 volvo automotive seats I have in it now are beating me up. All the seat technology usually skips the older sprinter and goes right to the new model.

 

[xiggi]

Sprint Ride

 

[brokcanadian]

Mine will have 208k tomorrow, pretty much all highway since purchased with 143k... I feel like parking it until they develop a bose ride or decent air ride seat for it. The 2011 volvo automotive seats I have in it now are beating me up. All the seat technology usually skips the older sprinter and goes right to the new model.

Was just thinking about you today when I sat in my comfortable 12 year old stock sprinter seat. I don't get it

I have a 2003 ram van for you to go on a long trip in...its just metal as the seat wore off long ago...you'll love your seat again after that

 

[xiggi]

Mine will have 208k tomorrow, pretty much all highway since purchased with 143k... I feel like parking it until they develop a bose ride or decent air ride seat for it. The 2011 volvo automotive seats I have in it now are beating me up. All the seat technology usually skips the older sprinter and goes right to the new model.

Wonder if those Volvo seats are part of your problem never heard anyone else complain much about the sprinter seats.

 

[brokcanadian]

Comfortable seats are dangerous in a cargo van IMO, I don't want to forget where I am and fall asleep...

 

[T270_Dreamin]

Mine will have 208k tomorrow, pretty much all highway since purchased with 143k... I feel like parking it until they develop a bose ride or decent air ride seat for it. The 2011 volvo automotive seats I have in it now are beating me up. All the seat technology usually skips the older sprinter and goes right to the new model.

Wonder if those Volvo seats are part of your problem never heard anyone else complain much about the sprinter seats.

Well the problem is I need to knock the partition wall back a few inches and also elevate the seat up one inch so I can use the power to adjust it to liking. The VOLVO seats are way better then stock. Not complaining just trying to put more emphasis on comfort after seeing the bose ride seat. Also I'm in a 06 which is part of problem.You're in a 13 with a air ride aftermarket seat correct? Lets trade sprinters for a week and we'll send you out to Cali

 

[brokcanadian]

So I'm 5'11, guessing you're too tall to get comfortable?

 

[T270_Dreamin]

Comfortable seats are dangerous in a cargo van IMO, I don't want to forget where I am and fall asleep...

Almost did that last night on the I8 San Diego to Phoenix not much trucks/cars on the road on that stretch of HWY after midnight.

 

[T270_Dreamin]

So I'm 5'11, guessing you're too tall to get comfortable?

1.5 inches taller. around 175 lbs... I feel the road.

 

[brokcanadian]

I'd even put my seat back farther if I could, I've got the partition also...tolerable enough when cruise is on and feet on floor though

I think with the steering wheel position you adapt to the sprinter rather than the other way around...also, you must have lost the adjustments when you changed the seat...I remember spending an hour getting it perfect when I got the van

Sprint Ride

Thanks xiggi, yet another thing I buy for the truck, I can see the wife now "you spent HOW MUCH"

 

[T270_Dreamin]

I have all power adjustments. My seats are from a 2011 Volvo S80. Couldn't pass up the deal $200 for both at junk yard with only 30k when installed. Everyone I talk to say the 08 and up Sprinter is more comfortable and quieter and more "car like". Not sure if they changed much in 14. I do like the steering wheel placement on the older ones, more like a truck.