2006 Mercedes-Benz VITO (115CDI) — Repair Solution

2.1L OM646.982 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Manual · Engine Not Starting · Engine

Mercedes-Benz VITO (115CDI) Engine Not Starting Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: VITO (115CDI)
Year: 2006
Engine: 2.1L OM646.982 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Manual
Kilometres: 181,000
Area: Engine
Category: Engine Not Starting

Customer Complaint

The car is not starting.

Problem Summary

The customer towed the vehicle in with a broken glow plug to be extracted. When further questioned, the customer acknowledged that he had previously overfilled the fuel tank, which overflowed. Since then, he said he could tow start it, but it wouldn't start using the ignition key. The glow plugs were replaced but the engine still won't start. The engine will crank for a few seconds, stop, then crank again and will not start.

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Quick Facts

CodeMER11061198
Vehicle2006 Mercedes-Benz VITO (115CDI)
Engine2.1L OM646.982 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Manual
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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