2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (W904) — Repair Solution

2.1L OM611.981 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo Direct Inj Diesel Manual · Engine Not Starting · Engine

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (W904) Engine Not Starting Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: Sprinter (W904)
Year: 2003
Engine: 2.1L OM611.981 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo Direct Inj Diesel Manual
Kilometres: 440,000
Area: Engine
Category: Engine Not Starting

Customer Complaint

Fuel leaking and not starting

Problem Summary

There is fuel spraying out of one of the high-pressure pump heads and the engine is not starting.

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Quick Facts

CodeMERW9031198
Vehicle2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (W904)
Engine2.1L OM611.981 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo Direct Inj Diesel Manual
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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