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I have a 2003 Vito. Under warranty it has been in twice for relacment of injectors. Symtom's, just won't start, but there is a slight warning preceeding this. That is it gets hrder to start, especially when cold. The dealer would only replace 1 injector at a time (not as a set). They say they don't have any simlar problems.
The car is heavy on break wear and tires, especially front. Tire fix is to use Good Year commercials (much, much better millage).
While in for repair the dealer lost a mag wheel. Also 3 out of 4 seats were damaged (the mag was refitted by a steel one). They thought I wouldn't notice and denyed liabilty for it. Had to go to a lawyer. Very poor attitude and service Mercedes Benz.
Foam fad under front mats break down, big argument to get it replaced under warranty.
Then the glow plugs failed, actually the relay. Replaced under warranty.
Now the car dies again. Out of warranty I decided to fix it myself. Unfortunatly this is while I was off work, in/out hospital for major surgeory.
Will not start, same symptoms as previous injector faults. Ordered some reco injectors, making shure that they were the upgrade that Mercedes deny. Different part number, as advised by the guenuine Mercedes workshop manuall (on disk and normally not available to the public). In disassembly, found a bolt holding the cam cover plastic cover on was broken in the hole. Also the bolt holding the injector #1 in was broken and remains seized in. 2 of 4 injectors were also seized in. Cleaned up corrosion, removed broked part of bolt, finding that it was corroded in now leaking water. Made a custom insert and fitted. Reset Obd codes (but also reports that, is not Obd compliant). Legislation requires vehcles of this year are to be Obd compliant. All asembled, would not statr. Battery on charger, using areo start, motor would splutter. Finally blead fuel through by exessive cranking and it's alive. Only revs to 3000, but it runs. I have to calibrate the injectors. I have found also the battery is iffy. The car won't start unless I put a charger on it. When sitting the battery measures 12.8v. When charging the charge current varys quite substatially (within seconds).
It seems you need a good battery, or replace the ECU. Expect to replace injectors and brakes AND, don't drive too far. Say beyond you'r first dump site (leave it there). This was my first new car and never again MB. I'll stick to the less reliable pommy cars!
Regarding mercedes vito cdi not reving above 3000rpm: try looking at the sensor coming off the turbo vacuum pipe. It may be faulty or disconnected. I had this problem on a 2001 110cdi and it now runs fine.
Can anyone help! Have just purchased a vito 110 cdi 52 plate that won't rev above 3,000. Also feels sluglish on tick over, Will do 70 mph on the motorway and no more. Have had all filters changed, still the same a friend of mine pluged in his fault finder (no fault codes stored) When I purchased the vehicle I noticed it was not right but was told its govenered down as was used to carry a wheel chair, (so like a sponge I took it in). Have asked a few people but no one seems to know, If anyone has any ideas would help me all can fix it for me don't mind paying I live in birmingham near the airport, heres my mobile no 07830382824 give me a missed call I will phone you back many thanks steve.
Have just bought a Vito 108, year 1998, problem is the central locking. The passenger door will lock all doors, but not the drivers door. The key won't even turn in the driver's side lock, and can't be locked from the inside.
So I will have to go see about having it fixed, has anyone had this experience, or know if it's a costly job to repair?
Much appreciated if anyone can pass on some info!
Jayjai9@yahoo.co.uk.
Hi. Have Mercedes Vito 110 (2000). Put it in for a service (non-mb garage) and it came back not revving above 3000. Took it back and they said they had fixed it. It started fine and ran normally for about half an hour then rev limiter kicked in again. Garage denies responsibility. Has anyone got any ideas? They changed the air filter, fuel fiter and oil (or so they said). Thanks. Michael.
Have a 108 cdi on an x plate and am hearing a knocking sound under power. it goes when I lift off. I also seem to get a lot of noise from the suspension or steering when I go over bumps, passes mot though. con anyone enlighten me as to a remedy? touch wood other than the poor bodywork it has given me no trouble and is very economical to run.
Hello I have Vito automat transmision. problem is that fuses under the dive sit burning and after it hapens transmision have 3 and back gear only also the speedometer stops working please help. were is the problem.
Hi, Had the rev limit problem with the mercedes vito 110 cdi 2000 and found that a vaccuum sensor had dropped off one of the turbo pipes. It is located behind the main air pipe from the air filter at the top of the engine (I had to remove this to get to it). Also found some damage to another air pipe union which I repaired. It is working fine now.
Hi I have a 4 year old 111 vito van purchased it from new I have rust coming through in four different places (rusting from the inside out) my central locking has stopped working I have changed the batteries on the key fob but its made no difference its also red in colour but slowly turning pink I am really disappointed with this and currently looking at vw transporter.
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I have a vito 108 and found to be using a lot of fuel, after getting to injectors one is badly leaking diesel!and everything is real coked up!! just to top it off I cannot remove injector!!! can anyone please help to ease out???
Regards scott 07971924817.
I have just bought a 108 cdi x reg after having a t reg 108d for years years and never had any trouble at all just normal MOT costs, so I stayed with MB, only had the cdi a couple of days and it makes the 108d drive like a sports car.
Unlike other comments it does go over 3000 revs but need a long stretch of road to get there.
It sounds like it stuggles on tick over and doesn't respond quick on pressing the accelerator.
Have checked vacum sensor and main air intake pipe and they are thick of black oil or diesel coke.
I can hear turbo seems to work OK.
Any suggests would be helpful scrapping it seems a good I dear.
I have used a 2003 2.2 cdi as a taxi for 5 years.
I purchased this traveliner with 60,000 miles on the clock and wanted to share the history so you know what to expect.
Vehicle has now done 250,000 miles.
Every year we need to replace the antiroll bar chassis mount bushes to eleviate knocking. £2 each.
190,000 had a leaky injector which snapped while trying to replace, have now re-coiled head and replaced all 4 injectors with merc re-designed type. cost £1000.
Full beam stalk broke, expect no more than 20,000 miles from front tyres, average 30 mpg for life of vehicle, one cv boot split.
All in all not a bad car as long as its serviced regular and driven with respect. still drives like new.
I must be lucky my 110 cdi on a T plate bought 2nd hand with 66 thousand on the clock has been very good until now, it is at present in the workshop with engine problems. A buildup of goo in the INLET/EXHAUST manifolds causing fumes to enter drivers cab. The van has now done 164000+miles.
I have just paid out £760*69 to have the inlet/exhaust manifolds @ the top of the engine cleared of a nasty build up of carbon goo, also had a bolt replacedto thenumber 2 injector clamp. The breather system was in a bad state also, the workshop advise me to get shot of the vehicle which is a 110 c.d.i again on a T registration. I think it maybe a TRANSIT next time, sorry to use a rude word.
You expect more from MERCEDES, or is it the fuel companies?