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Sprinter 2500

Sounds like a bad ground connection between the engine/alternator and the chassis. Have a professional mechanic check/clean these connections, and check for other issues like a loose wire in the power distribution circuitry. The car has a fair amount of...

Check the Steering Lock Module for faults. This component is tied into the vehicle security system (including your ignition key), and appears to have either failed or is not sync'ing correctly with the key and security system. A professional mechanic,...

Hello. It is possible that your passing maneuver fooled the Traction Control system enough to de-rate the turbocharger until you restarted the engine. Try turning the traction control off - it will severely limit power if triggered. Later model Sprinters...

The turbo resonator on 2004-2007 models fail chronically with symptoms as you describe. The original resonator is a 2-piece plastic assembly that de-laminates. The replacement part should be aluminum.

It sounds like the cable for the hood release has broken. These cables usually break at the connector under the dash. If this is the case, you can still open the hood; just find where the cable connects, and pull...

Hi there - unfortunately, this is not a service YourMechanic can offer at this time. Thanks for thinking of us though!

There are a number of Sprinter-specific issues to check here: make sure power door lock fuse (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuse-replacement) isn't blown (safety interlock), check glow plug module (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/glow-plugs-replacement), and make sure the ignition key hasn't lost its security setting (try an alternate,...

The Check Engine light must be reset by a Scan/Clear tool that supports the Sprinter. The computer will not reset it on its own.

The boost pressure, and the intake charge temperature sensor in the turbo boost circuit are thought to be the most common origins of "limp mode" problems. The connectors on these 2 sensors become slightly corroded with time, miles and weather...

A Check Engine Light could mean hundreds of different things. The first thing I would recommend is to have a qualified professional inspect the Check Engine Light (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/check-engine-light-is-on-inspection), they will use an OBD2 code reader to find which code has...