Common Causes a Sprinter Won't Start. Fuel pump relay, starter relay, fuel flow, low battery, etc.

In this video, Bill helps you through what to do when your faithful Sprinter won't start. It can happen to all of us, and it's good to be prepared! We cover the most common causes of a no-start including

-Start Error
-Fuel Pump Relay
-Camshaft Position Sensor
-Crankshaft Position Sensor

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[dom-melodicguitarist]

This brilliant video started my Sprinter again after 2 days head rubbing.. even more it made me change my old mindshift of this van being purely a mechanical machine to that of it's dual life.. it's a computer as well! So I rebooted my van and it started first pop! From the north coast of Australia a BIG THANK YOU Florida Van Man!!

[Darksaige]

THIS is exactly what I look for in a rosier video. To the point. In depth description and ugh fantastic!!

[dingusmcgee-dwxt]

Brother you did a perfect quick simple rundown of the basic possible issues. GREAT

[cryptoslacker-]

Just stopped for a break on a side road . After coffee and noodles, talking to friends tried to start van and only get engine turning over sound . No ignition 😱 Stuck on the side of the road, no night out for me, just packet rice and canned salmon.. Can't complain, at least i have this. will try some of these tips tomorrow morning after the sun comes up. This video Gives me some hope. Thank you 😊 lol.

[timoklap]

Should also add ecu relay that is under the steering wheel next to the signal lights relay! It driven me mad.. i checked so many things.. and it did not start in cold or hot days... i took the cap of the starter relay under seat.. and pushed the relay with finger... so it made that litle vibration and that engages possibly the ecu relay under steeringwheels fusebox.

[mariusz]

Last month I bought beautiful Mercedes Sprinter from 2004. Thank you for your informative videos and all the work :)

[ryancomer]

Thanks for posting, always learning something here on your channel.

[MarkOgden-uy]

You Rock Florida Van Man. Thanks for the information!
👍😊

[MrCavah]

Excellent video on the basic initial troubleshooting for a “my van won’t start “

[tradmanmike]

VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEO AND NO SCREAMING GUITAR MUSIC IS A RELIEF FOR THIS GRUMPY OL FART! LOL.. THANK YOU! GREAT VIDEO, NEW SUB FROM THE 641..

[bobyoung]

Hi. Have a 2006 sprinter will only go on second start. Engine sounds sweet. Best videos I’ve ever seen. Legend.

[paulmusgrave]

Had an issue on my 2005 311cdi and all those tips helped me identify the faulty relay Thank you

[harryharker]

Yet another great help Video, Although I am in the UK most of the information is the same on my Sprinter, when its not it still helps with the thought process on diagnosis Thanks

[TheKeySpecialist]

Great troubleshooting video. You are definitely the Sprinter guy. Came across your video by accident I was looking to buy a sprinter van in the future and was trying to research the common problems.

[craigholliday]

the end of your video is wolf creek pass in Colorado, I live down the road of that over in Durango

[Cragdognamedbear]

6:44 worked for me!! Switched those relays, although I can figure out what that other relay does in any diagram because although my van now runs, it keeps stalling randomly...

[tonetipreviews]

Thanks so much! Perfect video for T1N starting issues.
Even though the engine battery tested "good" at the auto parts store, I replaced it and my Sprinter started right up. This was after I spend a day and a half troubleshooting other potential issues because the battery tested "good". Late in the day after the "good" test, I decided to conduct my own load test by using a 12 VDC to 120 VAC inverter. With a moderate load of 120 watts (12VDC x 10 amps DC), the battery voltage dropped within 5 minutes to less than 11 VDC. Another recommended test is to simply turn on your van headlights and see how long they last. Bottom Line: Don't trust auto part store battery tests (good or bad). It seems that batteries with 36 month warranty last a good 37 months and 24 month batteries are good for 25 months.

[martinmcnabb]

NO START! You are my go to guy for my 05.
Engine cranks. Code reader says fuel rail pressure too high!
Use your fuel line test for relief valve-no fuel! Bench test valve- no click
Replace pressure relief valve and sensor-rail pressure too low.
Rail pressure 190-250 Will recheck
Purge system twice-no air. Lots of pressure to injectors.
What next? CanBus?

[chriseverett]

Champion, cheers mate. Happy camper NZ🎉

[manuhack]

Excellent video, thank you very much.

Just bought my first T1n 10.2005 here in Germany, the 2148 cc engine. This engine is the most common in Europe from what I see; would have preferred a 2.7, but couldn't find one for a decent price, only ultra expensive, or with high milage. I am very happy with it and should have gone this route a long time ago. Will watch your other videos as well. Cheers