Sprinter Catalytic Converter

[ErieBigDawg]

I am at Sprinter of Chicago for an "A" service. Engine light has been on almost 10,000 miles with no drivability problems.

I had the van at Sprinter of Pittsburgh and they spent the complete day trying to find problem. They did not find it and just reset it.

Chicago says it is the right side catalytic converter and are replacing it under warranty. They actual Had it in stock. They have seen this problem before.

Over $2000 if it was customer pay!


Dave Martin
144" Sprinter

 

[b2boggs]

What year is your sprinter

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[OntarioVanMan]

I am at Sprinter of Chicago for an "A" service. Engine light has been on almost 10,000 miles with no drivability problems.

I had the van at Sprinter of Pittsburgh and they spent the complete day trying to find problem. They did not find it and just reset it.

Chicago says it is the right side catalytic converter and are replacing it under warranty. They actual Had it in stock. They have seen this problem before.

Over $2000 if it was customer pay!


Dave Martin
144" Sprinter

Was it damaged from road debris?

 

[paullud]

What made them determine it was the cat?

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[danthewolf00]

Must be a gaser cuz a dpf is $4000

 

[OntarioVanMan]

What made them determine it was the cat?

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I think he's a 10 model and running Blue DEF....

so many questions? LOL

 

[OntarioVanMan]

Must be a gaser cuz a dpf is $4000

Only for you buddy...cuzz you are "special"....LOL

 

[ErieBigDawg]

Must be a gaser cuz a dpf is $4000

2010 Diesel

Service advisor said OVER $2000

No outside damage

Advisor said they have seen a few others just like this!

Tested with code reader, etc.

I was there at 7:30 and did not leave until 4:30

lONG DAY

At Super 8 in Hammond Indiana for a good nights sleep!

 

[OntarioVanMan]

2010 Diesel

Service advisor said OVER $2000

No outside damage

Advisor said they have seen a few others just like this!

Tested with code reader, etc.

I was there at 7:30 and did not leave until 4:30

lONG DAY

At Super 8 in Hammond Indiana for a good nights sleep!

What is the cause??

 

[ErieBigDawg]

The tech said too much idling, but I really don't think so. I rarely idle.


Dave Martin
144" Sprinter

 

[OntarioVanMan]

The tech said too much idling, but I really don't think so. I rarely idle.


Dave Martin
144" Sprinter

Sounds fishy..but a good cop out for the tech...blame the driver!

We don't have that problem with the older models...too much idling usually creates a EGR problem with us....heck Turtle must idle 50% or better...

I am more leaning towards the DEF and DPF connection myself...the converter was never really a problem till 10 came out....