Sprinter Part 1: No Crank No Start ECU Repair

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I bought a 2003 sprinter that had no response when the key was turned. Dash lights came on, and the engine cooling fan came on full blast. The previous owner had already replaced the faulty steering column fuse block which can cause this problem. So we had to dig deeper!

Info on this particular issue:
If you have this issue coupled with the cooling fan on full blast, it indicates an issue with the ECU (brain of the van). A communication failure with the ECU causes the van to go into a failsafe mode: blasting the cooling fan just in case the van is overheating (cause it doesn't know what the sensors are saying to the ECU).

Often the issue is in the fuse block on the bottom of the steering column- a problematic connection here interrupts communication with the ECU. Some people find that the issue remains once the fuse block is replaced. That was the case with my van. In this case, take a close look at the ECU (located under the dash to the left of the drivers seat). Look for any signs of corrosion, bent pins, missing pins, shake the ECU (there should be no rattling sounds).

Do you have this issue? What have you done to troubleshoot it?
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The music is SO irritating you have a great voice btw.

SlimTortoise
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I done exact same repair today aswell. Good job

daveyable
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I have been have this issue on and off. For 3 years. So hopefully it just needs a cleaning. Thank you.

Caveman
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MrActionjackson
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Thanks just fixed mine from your video Thanks 💪🏿👍🏿

haroldgarricks
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Sprinters just like my model. Well done. We just had a new key made and now the engine will not start... think the microchip programmed wrong and immobiliser has stopped it starting. Trying key original key which worked and nothing... any ideas how to reset the immobiliser?

LukeGreenheart
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Do you have any videos of the break sintoms? Because I think my sprinter have exactly the same problem.

fabiosilva
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good for you thats sick! hows the van running these days?

electricscootery
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has anyone checked to see if that pin was needed or if the cleaning fixed it? was the pin stuck in the connector? it did not disappear

andrewsmith
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If this works on our 2006 I just bought for $1000 I’m going to want to buy you a beer….or two lol

westoversoutheast
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Hey ! How can i message you ? I'm having similar issues with my 05 3500! Can I please pick at your brain!

GaryHuffman-sx