2003 Mercedes-Benz VITO (112CDI) — Repair Solution

2.1L OM646.980 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel · Engine Not Cranking · Engine

Mercedes-Benz VITO (112CDI) Engine Not Cranking Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: VITO (112CDI)
Year: 2003
Engine: 2.1L OM646.980 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
Area: Engine
Category: Engine Not Cranking

Customer Complaint

Longer cranking time was needed to start.

Problem Summary

The vehicle was a 112 diesel.

Refer to TaT issue 51, page 8 'Pesky O-rings'.

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Quick Facts

CodeMER1103111
Vehicle2003 Mercedes-Benz VITO (112CDI)
Engine2.1L OM646.980 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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