2003 Dodge Sprinter Consumer Discussions

Dodge Sprinter Electrical Problems

Re: 2003 Dodge Sprinter Van PROBLEM [kubikdaniel]

Written by: dazednconfus on Jun 24, 2009 06:21 AM

Thanks! However, I think the truck is just a P.O.S.!! We purchased a new ECM for mega $$$$ and the truck started right up. Then after 2 weeks, same thing. ECM went bad AGAIN! So, now they wouldn't just exchange the ECM. They had to send it off to get looked at to see if the problem is the ECM or if it's the truck that is making the ECM go bad. Twice the same thing... I think ... Read More...

Re: 2003 Dodge Sprinter Van PROBLEM [dazednconfus]

Written by: kubikdaniel on Jun 23, 2009 09:01 PM

I think you have a same problem like one guy in chicago. Dealer change fuel pump a new ECU $3000 total. And sprinter doesn work. Is waiting at the Dealer for ? extra money a they will not fix anything. try to change fuse box, try to take a look for anti block brake. (locking differencial) diferencial is still on , it shut be off- but power is on (for resintence).if ECU ... Read More...

Re: 2003 Dodge Sprinter Van PROBLEM [dazednconfus]

Written by: kubikdaniel on Jun 23, 2009 08:56 PM

I think you have a same problem like one guy in chicago. Dealer change fuel pump a new ECU $3000 total. And sprinter doesn work. Is waiting at the Dealer for ? extra money a they will not fix anything. try to change fuse box, try to take a look for anti block brake. (locking differencial) diferencial is still on , it shut be off- but power is on (for resintence).if ECU ... Read More...

Re: 2003 Dodge Sprinter Van PROBLEM [dazednconfus]

Written by: lemonlaw02 on Mar 13, 2009 11:06 PM

Do you live in california? Read More...

2003 Dodge Sprinter Van PROBLEM

Written by: dazednconfus on Mar 11, 2009 09:32 AM

My husband recently purchased a Dodge Sprinter van with a Mercedes diesel and one day he was out working all day and it was fine. He came home and was inside for about an hour and when he went to leave again, he cranked up and then shut off. That is all it does not. We took it to Dodge and they hooked it up to their machine and it came back that there was a problem with the ECM. ... Read More...

Dodge Sprinter Engine Problems

feul injectors

Written by: 1g8r on Dec 03, 2008 07:54 AM

Hi I have two 2003 3500 Dodge Sprinters that I've had since new. Both have approxmatly 150K miles on them. The first one developed a loss of power around 125K and the problem was traced to leaking fuel injectors around the seal for the injector and caused replacement of head, all injectors and injector seals. The dealer replaced these items. The second Sprinter ... Read More...

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Re: Purchase of a 2006 Sprinter [russ457]

Written by: bobselectric on Jun 25, 2008 05:34 PM

I traded in a 2003 Ford E250 van for an 06 Sprinter back in Jan. 06. This is the best decision I have ever made for several reasons. (1) I knew that the Dodge dealers claim of 660 miles/tank is pure horse hockey, however I am currently getting 450- 500 miles/tank, with a fully stocked van for Electrical construction. Most of my traveling is around town, and the 03 Ford, ... Read More...

Dodge Sprinter: Starting/Stalling Issues

I gave up!!!!!

Written by: jverrelli on Dec 06, 2007 08:16 PM

im a licensed electrician in nyc i bought a 2003 sprinter 3500 in jan 04 it was a leftover. i bought this van when i started up my business,i had waited for 2 years to make the jump from employee to employer and one of my happiest days was when i picked up my van from merrick dodge and drove it home,this is when the fun started.as i drove my van in january i couldnt wait to ... Read More...

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Re: Newbie - Sprinter vs. other cargo vans [barb16]

Written by: kenbaker on Nov 30, 2007 06:45 AM

Stay away from 2003... EGR problems (causes driveability issues and extra maintenance). Have driven both FORD (gas and Diesel) and Sprinter. Sprinter fuel mileage is much better overall, but a lightly loaded (but full) FORD (1ton - diesel) can get 19 MPG through Yellowstone Natn'l Park... not bad. FORD however, takes 4 gallons of motor oil every 5,000 miles ... Read More...

Dodge Sprinter Electrical Problems

Re: 2007 Sprinter head light problem [flex9]

Written by: kenbaker on Aug 23, 2007 07:33 AM

flex, since no one with a 2007 gave a reply for two days (mine is 2004, no running lights), I would try shutting down the Sprinter, apply the parking brake, then re-start the engine... on other brands this usually disables the running lights as it is assumed that you don't need running lights if the parking brake is set. DO you have the high-idle feature? If not, you ... Read More...