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

2.2L M611.980 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo Direct Inj Diesel · Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up · Engine

Mercedes-Benz VITO (112CDI) Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: VITO (112CDI)
Year: 2003
Engine: 2.2L M611.980 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo Direct Inj Diesel
Area: Engine
Category: Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up

Customer Complaint

Customer complained of hard to start issues and getting worse.

Problem Summary

Able to confirm poor starting performance, with extended engine crank before a normal start up.

Ended up finding two issues:
- First was related to Low-Pressure (LP) system with aged fitting O-rings not sealing.
- Second was in the High-Pressure (HP) system, with a damaged pressure regulator O-ring.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Quick Facts

CodeMER1103118
Vehicle2003 Mercedes-Benz VITO (112CDI)
Engine2.2L M611.980 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo Direct Inj Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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