display MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006 Owner's Manual

Symptom:
DOSING PUMP SHORTED
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DOSING PUMP SHORTED TO GROUND
DOSING PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND CIRCUIT
DOSING PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
CABIN HEATER OR HEATER BOOSTER CONTROL UNIT
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE HEATER IN AN ENCLOSED AREA
THAT DOES NOT HAVE EXHAUST VENTILATION FACILITIES. ALWAYS
VENT THE EXHAUST WHEN OPERATING THE HEATER. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH.
WARNING: ALLOW THE HEATER ASSEMBLY TO COOL BEFORE PER-
FORMING A COMPONENT INSPECTION/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT. FAIL-
URE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
CAUTION: DO NOT PERFORM THIS TEST UNLESS DIRECTED HERE BY
THE HEATER PRE-TEST. ALWAYS PERFORM THE HEATER PRE-TEST
PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY OTHER TEST FOR THE RESULT TO BE
VALID.
Turn the ignition off.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Disconnect the Dosing Pump harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Verify that the Cabin Heater or Heater Booster is switched off.
Set the blend control to the max heat position and the mode control to the floor
position.
With the DRBIIIt, erase the Cabin Heater or Heater Booster Module's DTCs.
Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle.
With the DRBIII, monitor for Cabin Heater or Heater Booster Module DTCs while
performing the following step.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the vehicle's battery or the heater's main power
supply while the heater is in operation or in run-down mode. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in excess emissions from the heater
during heater operation.
Switch the Cabin Heater or Heater Booster on. If necessary, allow the heater to run
through at least one cycle of operation (approximately 10 minutes), and then switch
the heater off.
Turn the engine off.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay: DOSING PUMP HIGH OR OPEN?All
Ye s!Replace the Dosing Pump in accordance with the Service Infor-
mation.
Perform HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 2
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CABIN HEATER

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
2WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE HEATER IN AN ENCLOSED AREA
THAT DOES NOT HAVE EXHAUST VENTILATION FACILITIES. ALWAYS
VENT THE EXHAUST WHEN OPERATING THE HEATER. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH.
WARNING: ALLOW THE HEATER ASSEMBLY TO COOL BEFORE PER-
FORMING A COMPONENT INSPECTION/REPAIR/REPLACEMENT. FAIL-
URE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
Turn the ignition off.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Disconnect the Cabin Heater harness connector.
Remove the Fan Stage 1 Relay from the relay center.
Measure the resistance of the Fan Stage 1 Relay High Side Control circuit between
the Cabin Heater harness connector and the relay center (Fan Stage 1 Relay
connector terminal 86).
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s!Go To 3
No!Repair the Fan Stage 1 Relay High Side Control circuit for an
open.
Perform HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
3WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE HEATER IN AN ENCLOSED AREA
THAT DOES NOT HAVE EXHAUST VENTILATION FACILITIES. ALWAYS
VENT THE EXHAUST WHEN OPERATING THE HEATER. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH.
Turn the ignition off.
Reconnect the Cabin Heater harness connector.
Install a substitute relay in place of the Fan Stage 1 Relay.
Turn the ignition on.
Verify that the Cabin Heater is switched off.
Set the blend control to the max heat position and the mode control to the floor
position.
With the DRBIIIt, erase the Cabin Heater Module's DTCs.
Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle.
With the DRBIII, monitor for Cabin Heater Module DTCs while performing the
following step.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the vehicle's battery or the heater's main power
supply while the heater is in operation or in run-down mode. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in excess emissions from the heater
during heater operation.
Switch the Cabin Heater on. If necessary, allow the heater to run through at least one
cycle of operation (approximately 10 minutes), and then switch the heater off.
Turn the engine off.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay: FAN STAGE 1 RELAY CONTROL OPEN?All
Ye s!Replace the Cabin Heater Assembly in accordance with the
Service Information. Reinstall the original Fan Stage 1 Relay.
Perform HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Replace the original Fan Stage 1 Relay in accordance with the
Service Information.
Perform HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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CABIN HEATER
FAN STAGE 1 RELAY CONTROL OPEN ÐContinued

Symptom:
FAN STAGE 1 RELAY CONTROL SHORTED
POSSIBLE CAUSES
FAN STAGE 1 RELAY
FAN STAGE 1 RELAY HIGH SIDE CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
FAN STAGE 1 RELAY HIGH SIDE CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND CIRCUIT
CABIN HEATER CONTROL UNIT
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE HEATER IN AN ENCLOSED AREA
THAT DOES NOT HAVE EXHAUST VENTILATION FACILITIES. ALWAYS
VENT THE EXHAUST WHEN OPERATING THE HEATER. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH.
CAUTION: DO NOT PERFORM THIS TEST UNLESS DIRECTED HERE BY
THE HEATER PRE-TEST. ALWAYS PERFORM THE HEATER PRE-TEST
PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY OTHER TEST FOR THE RESULT TO BE
VALID.
Turn the ignition off.
Install a substitute relay in place of the Fan Stage 1 Relay.
Turn the ignition on.
Verify that the Cabin Heater is switched off.
Set the blend control to the max heat position and the mode control to the floor
position.
With the DRBIIIt, erase the Cabin Heater Module's DTCs.
Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle.
With the DRBIII, monitor for Cabin Heater Module DTCs while performing the
following step.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the vehicle's battery or the heater's main power
supply while the heater is in operation or in run-down mode. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in excess emissions from the heater
during heater operation.
Switch the Cabin Heater on. If necessary, allow the heater to run through at least one
cycle of operation (approximately 10 minutes), and then switch the heater off.
Turn the engine off.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay: FAN STAGE 1 RELAY CONTROL SHORTED?All
Ye s!Go To 2
No!Replace the original Fan Stage 1 Relay in accordance with the
Service Information.
Perform HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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CABIN HEATER

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
4WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE HEATER IN AN ENCLOSED AREA
THAT DOES NOT HAVE EXHAUST VENTILATION FACILITIES. ALWAYS
VENT THE EXHAUST WHEN OPERATING THE HEATER. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH.
Refill the cooling system in accordance with the Service Information.
Start the engine.
Allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
Turn the engine off.
Allow the engine coolant to cool down to a temperature of 50ÉC (122ÉF).
Start the engine.
Allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
Turn the engine off.
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Repair
Go To 5
5WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE HEATER IN AN ENCLOSED AREA
THAT DOES NOT HAVE EXHAUST VENTILATION FACILITIES. ALWAYS
VENT THE EXHAUST WHEN OPERATING THE HEATER. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH.
NOTE: The heater's control unit will store up to five DTCs in its memory.
NOTE: If the heater's control unit detects a new fault in the system, one that
is not already stored in its memory, it will clear the oldest of the five stored
DTCs, and it will store the new fault's DTC.
NOTE: If the heater's control unit detects a reoccurrence of a stored fault,
it will overwrite that fault's DTC with the most recent occurrence.
Turn the ignition on.
Verify that the Cabin Heater or Heater Booster is switched off.
Set the blend control to the max heat position and the mode control to the floor
position.
Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle.
With the DRBIII, monitor for Cabin Heater or Heater Booster Module DTCs while
performing the following step.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the vehicle's battery or the heater's main power
supply while the heater is in operation or in run-down mode. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in excess emissions from the heater
during heater operation.
Switch the Cabin Heater or Heater Booster on. If necessary, allow the heater to run
through at least one cycle of operation (approximately 10 minutes), and then turn the
heater off.
Turn the engine off.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay any DTCs?All
Overheating Related DTC(s) Reset
Replace the Cabin Heater Assembly or Heater Booster Assembly
in accordance with the Service Information.
Perform HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Ovrheatng DTC(s) clear, Other DTC(s) Set
Return to the symptom list and choose the symptom(s).
Perform HEATER VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No DTCs Present
Test Complete.
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CABIN HEATER
HEATER IN LOCKOUT MODE ÐContinued

Symptom:
A/C COMPRESSOR CONTROL HIGH OR OPEN (ACTIVE)
POSSIBLE CAUSES
A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH
A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC)
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition off.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Disconnect the A/C Compressor Clutch harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Press the Air Conditioning switch off.
Measure the voltage of the A/C Compressor Clutch Control circuit.
Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?All
Ye s!Go To 2
No!Go To 4
2 Turn the ignition off.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Disconnect the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector.
Disconnect the A/C Compressor Clutch harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Measure the voltage of the A/C Compressor Clutch Control circuit.
Is the voltage above 0.2 volts?All
Ye s!Repair the A/C Compressor Clutch Control circuit for a short to
voltage.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 3
3 Turn the ignition off.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Reconnect the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector.
Reconnect the A/C Compressor Clutch harness connector.
Verify that the A/C Compressor Clutch Ground is clean and tight.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, erase DTCs.
Turn the ignition off, wait 5 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, read Automatic Temperature Control DTCs.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay: A/C COMPRESSOR CONTROL HIGH OR OPEN?All
Ye s!Replace the A/C Compressor Clutch in accordance with the
Service Information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Test Complete.
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NO COMMUNICATION WITH IC (STORED)
When Monitored: With the ignition on.
Set Condition: This DTC will set if the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) fails to
receive all messages from the Instrument Cluster.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CHECK FOR ACTIVE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) DTCS
INTERMITTENT CONDITION
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1NOTE: All of the following criteria must be met in order to successfully run
the ATC Function Test.
Place the shift lever in Park.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, record and erase ATC DTC's.
Start the engine. Allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
Set the blower to high speed.
Press the Air Conditioning switch On.
With the DRBIIIt, verify that the ambient temperature is above 59ÉF (15ÉC), the
refrigerant pressure is between 29 and 348 PSI (2 and 24 bar), the evaporator
temperature is above 36.5ÉF (2.5ÉC), and the coolant temperature is above 158ÉF
(70ÉC).
With the DRBIIItin Automatic Temperature Control (ATC), select System Tests and
select ATC Function Test. When the ATC Function Test is complete, proceed as
follows:
With the DRBIIIt, read the active ATC DTCs.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay any DTCs?All
Ye s!Return to the Heating & A/C Symptom List and choose the
symptom(s).
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the
wiring and connectors related to the circuit(s) that caused the
original DTC(s) to set.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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A/C COMPRESSOR CONTROL HIGH OR OPEN (STORED) ÐContinued

Symptom:
A/C COMPRESSOR CONTROL SHORTED LOW (ACTIVE)
POSSIBLE CAUSES
A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH
A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND CIRCUIT
A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC)
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition on.
Press the Air Conditioning switch off.
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the A/C Compressor Clutch harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, record and erase Automatic Temperature Control DTCs.
Turn the ignition off, wait 5 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, read the Automatic Temperature Control DTCs.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay: A/C COMPRESSOR CONTROL HIGH OR OPEN?All
Ye s!Replace the A/C Compressor Clutch in accordance with the
Service Information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 2
2 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the A/C Compressor Clutch harness connector.
Disconnect the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the A/C Compressor Clutch Control
circuit.
Is the resistance below 10k ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the A/C Compressor Clutch Control circuit for a short to
ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 3
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the A/C Compressor Clutch harness connector.
Disconnect the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector.
Measure the resistance between the A/C Compressor Clutch Control circuit and the
Ground circuit in the Automatic Temperature Control C1 harness connector.
Is the resistance below 10k ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the A/C Compressor Clutch Control circuit for a short to
the Ground circuit.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 4
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HEATING & A/C

Symptom:
AIR OUTLET TEMP SENSOR SHORTED LOW (ACTIVE)
POSSIBLE CAUSES
AIR OUTLET TEMPERATURE SENSOR
AIR OUTLET TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
AIR OUTLET TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND CIRCUIT
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC)
AIR OUTLET TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO SENSOR GROUND CIR-
CUIT
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Air Outlet Temperature Sensor harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, record and erase Automatic Temperature Control DTCs.
Turn the ignition off, wait 5 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, read the Automatic Temperature Control DTCs.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay: AIR OUTLET TEMP SENSOR HIGH OR OPEN?All
Ye s!Replace the Air Outlet Temperature Sensor in accordance with
the Service Information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 2
2 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the Air Outlet Temperature Sensor
Signal circuit.
Is the resistance below 10k ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the Air Outlet Temperature Sensor Signal circuit for a
short to ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 3
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector.
Measure the resistance between the Air Outlet Temperature Sensor Signal circuit
and the Ground circuit.
Is the resistance below 10k ohms?All
Ye s!Repair the Air Outlet Temperature Sensor Signal circuit for a
short to the Ground circuit.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 4
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Verify that all of the following criteria was met when attempting to run the ATC
Function Test.
The vehicle was stationary.
The engine was running.
The air conditioning switch was On.
The ambient temperature was above 59ÉF (15ÉC).
The refrigerant pressure was between 29 and 348 PSI (2 and 24 bar).
The evaporator temperature was above 36.5ÉF (2.5ÉC).
The coolant temperature was above 158ÉF (70ÉC).
Was all criteria met when attempting to run the ATC Function Test?All
Ye s!Go To 2
No!Attempt to activate the ATC Function Test when all of the specific
operating criteria are met. If the criteria cannot be met, proceed
to Test 2 of this procedure.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2 Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, read Automatic Temperature Control DTCs.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay any DTCs?All
Ye s!Return to the Heating & A/C symptom list and choose the
symptom(s).
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Go To 3
3 Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, read Engine Control Module DTCs.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay any DTCs?All
Ye s!Refer to Powertrain Diagnostic information for the related symp-
tom(s).
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Refer to Service Information to diagnose the system(s) that failed
to meet the ATC Function Test operating criteria.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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HEATING & A/C
ATC FUNCTION TEST COOL FAILURE ÐContinued

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
4 Turn the ignition off.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.
Reconnect the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) C1 harness connector.
Install a substitute relay in place of the A/C Auxiliary Fan Relay.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, erase Automatic Temperature Control DTCs.
Turn the ignition off, wait 5 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, read Automatic Temperature Control DTCs.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay: AUX FAN RELAY CONTROL HIGH OR OPEN?All
Ye s!Replace the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) in accordance
with the Service Information. Reinstall the original A/C Auxiliary
Fan Relay.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No!Replace the original A/C Auxiliary Fan Relay in accordance with
the Service Information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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HEATING & A/C
AUX FAN RELAY CONTROL HIGH OR OPEN (ACTIVE) ÐContinued