Our new RT RS Adventurous

Sure sorry to learn about these Sprinter problems. I am going to be really nice to my old 06 PW Plateau TS which hasnt let me down yet. Well, so far. I pray a lot too. Hope you both get problems resolved quickly.Warrantee should cover both problems including costs for Patty1819 expenses.

Well it's been 5 days and counting that our NEW!!! RS has been held up. They replaced the pressure valve exhaust system, but the engine light was still on. They contacted MB engineers and they are having the CDI control module replaced. None in stock, so waiting for one to be shipped. During my conversation with the service tech, it sounded like the CDI has been a problem in the MB sprinters.

this site has good sprinter advice. i believe the scan tool they recommend is different.

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yizit wrote:
1775 do you know where we can get this code reader or plug? It sounds like something worth investing in. Buying the RS with the MB engine was something we thought long and hard on for this very reason. Chevy dealers are more available across the country. The MB got very high reviews with little issues. There are many sprinters out there. Just our bad luck we have this happen in less then 42 hrs of taking title. It can only get better....right? Without bad luck, we wouldn't have any luck;)

They can be found at any auto parts store - Pep Boys, Advance Auto, any store like that. I bought the two I have - one for the RT and one for the car - at Harbor Freight. They are less expensive and work just as well. Better models have a text readout to explain the code. The less expensive ones include a book with all of the codes and their meanings.

They are OBD2 or OBD II scanners.

The Android or Iphone plug can be found on on Amazon. They work by bluetooth. The prices on the bluetooth ones seem remarkably cheap, so I would look at Amazon reviews for each considered to find one that is reliable.

Just check with Mercedes or the auto store that the Sprinter is OBD 2 compatible. They should be.

Hi, I won't go into a lot of details, but the same thing happened to us 20 miles into the BlueRidge Parkway in July and we spent 6 days in Fredricksburg, VA with our 2012 RS in the Mercedes Benz dealerrs shop. The engine light went and the transmission went into limp stage. We were towed, Mercedes USA paid for the tow the 70 miles. The next day they connected a loose wire in the transmission that fixed the engine light problem, but another light went on that was related to the electronic module and they thought clearing some codes would fix it. After failing two more times, once after it was "fixed" and we were on our way 45 miles away from the dealership, they ordered the new module. After waiting 3 days (weekend), they droppped the transmission and found metal in the pan. They had to completely replace the transmission. Completely blew a hole in our vacation, as we rented a mini van, emptied the RS, and traveled 850 miles back to Michigan. Dealership called at the end of the week, and we drove back to VA a week or so later to pick up the RS. Suggest they check the module, and have it replaced before you travel any distance. Still in negotiations with Mercedrz Benz USA on some reimbursement for hotel stays and cost to drive back to VA and pick up the RS.

Good luck with the new Unit. Don't worry about service since many truck repair centers can work on Sprinters. We have had good luck, though we have not had many problems.

The best way to go would be to buy a ScanGauge

Sprinters and DPF issues-the way it is.

1775 do you know where we can get this code reader or plug? It sounds like something worth investing in. Buying the RS with the MB engine was something we thought long and hard on for this very reason. Chevy dealers are more available across the country. The MB got very high reviews with little issues. There are many sprinters out there. Just our bad luck we have this happen in less then 42 hrs of taking title. It can only get better....right? Without bad luck, we wouldn't have any luck;)

1775 wrote:
I know that because you lost power this would not help for this situation, but it is a good idea to get a code reader. It is simple to use - just plugs in under the dash and you will know immediately what the problem is. The engine light can come on for some reasons that don't need attention and you can clear the code and see if it comes back on. The reader is not cheap but less than a $100 and there are some that will use an Iphone or Android phone and all you need to purchase is the plug and the app which is less than a standalone code reader.

Better than paying the garage 100 bucks a shot to do the read. Not all garages charge for this.