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One Sprinter owner described the scenario like this: they fired up their 2021 diesel Sprinter after it had sat for two weeks, drove it about 30 minutes, shut it off, then turned it back on and – sure enough – the message appeared again almost immediately. They could still drive the van, but the message wouldn’t clear. In a nutshell, when this message appears, it means the van’s systems have detected low voltage  or poor electrical-system health. The idea is: keep the engine r

GET OBD SCANNER. Buy yourself an OBD scanner so you can read the error codes. Not expensive but useful. With reset function. So that you can erase errors. DO NOT GET BELOW 30%. Do not allow the fuel level to get below 30% in the fuel tank! Continuously keep more than 30% of fuel in the tank, since the pump is cooled by diesel, and if the fuel remains low the fuel pump can be overheated and damaged. ($700 to replace) NEVER USE BIO DIESEL! Get "ONLY DIESEL" STICKERS for FREE i

Every car owner understands the importance of monitoring the condition of their vehicle. This is especially true for commercial vehicles...

Do I Simply Flush the Brakes? If your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter brake pedal is spongy or soft and goes to the floor, it's a dangerous situation. When the brake fluid level is low or the reservoir is empty and the ABS/ESP light is on, you almost always have a hydraulic failure. A brake fluid flush is routine maintenance, as well as an excellent place to start. However, if the reservoir's dry and the pedal still falls with the engine off, expect a more serious issue - usually a ma