General Car Related Discussion. To discuss anything that is related to cars and automotive technology that doesnt naturally fit into another forum catagory.

Merc Sprinter problem.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 28-03-2010, 11:03 AM
  #1  
cheftony1
I'm Finding My Feet Here Now
Thread Starter
 
cheftony1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: HALIFAX
Posts: 125
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Merc Sprinter problem.

Any bods on here maybe point me in the right direction with a bit of a problem on my Sprinter.

Occasinally (usually going up a certian slip road onto motorway uphill) The engind decides to not rev past about 3,000 revs or about 45-50 MPH. Almost like it`s in a safety mode.

It`s happened on this same road three times now, and at other places.

It goes on like this until I pull up at work and switch off, then seems ok again.

Anybody have any ideas.

cheers

Tony
Old 28-03-2010, 11:07 AM
  #2  
focusv8
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
focusv8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 4,771
Received 86 Likes on 81 Posts
Default

Something stupid like Low Oil or low Water putting it into Limp?

.
Old 28-03-2010, 11:11 AM
  #3  
steve4i
Regular Contributor
 
steve4i's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 221
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

either check the switch on the clutch pedal or you havent put you foot slightly ont eh clutch pedal have you?
Old 28-03-2010, 11:34 AM
  #4  
Frogford
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
 
Frogford's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: at home
Posts: 1,497
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

do they have ejr (sp?) valves ? I know they can cause variouss vans to throw a hissy fit ?
Old 28-03-2010, 11:39 AM
  #5  
focusv8
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
focusv8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 4,771
Received 86 Likes on 81 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Frogford
do they have ejr (sp?) valves ? I know they can cause various vans to throw a pissy fit ?

EGR = Exhaust Gas recirc.

.
Old 28-03-2010, 12:34 PM
  #6  
dazzabhoy
15000
 
dazzabhoy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: scotland
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

there is a vaccum sensor under the airbox check that, also check the map sensor
Old 28-03-2010, 01:52 PM
  #7  
DazC
10K+ Poster!!
iTrader: (1)
 
DazC's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 12,748
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by dazzabhoy
there is a vaccum sensor under the airbox check that, also check the map sensor
This is the way forward.

There is a vacuum solenoid valve under the airbox that controls the turbo boost pressure. They usually go fucked causing loss of power.

Give the clutch switch a visual inspection. Make sure it's not loose.

Trending Topics

Old 28-03-2010, 06:26 PM
  #8  
Big G
PassionFord Post Whore!!

 
Big G's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Manchestoh
Posts: 8,463
Received 23 Likes on 22 Posts
Default

Had a problem like this on a 51 plate at a place I worked at, annoyingly intermittent that usually showed a clear when the mechanic plugs his computer in, It turned out to be a 10 bob sensor on the nearside of the engine, just a fucking nuisance to diagnose.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
dojj
General Car Related Discussion.
2
29-09-2015 10:32 PM
KennyWelsh
Ford Focus (All Models)
0
13-09-2015 08:28 PM
wheelwizardrefurbs
Technical help Q & A
2
05-09-2015 10:52 AM
Ebonycossie4x4
General Car Related Discussion.
15
02-09-2015 11:40 PM
Sheepdisease
General Car Related Discussion.
4
30-08-2015 09:11 PM



Quick Reply: Merc Sprinter problem.



All times are GMT. The time now is 06:23 AM.