How to Reset '10 Starts Remaining' Warning in Sprinter

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How to Reset '10 Starts Remaining' Warning in
Sprinter?
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Mercedes Sprinter is a very convenient means of
transportation no one is arguing this.
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• The mechanism-it relies on to limit emissions is
  particularly remarkable.

• How seriously Mercedes has taken emissions
  control is discussed in todays presentation.

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Understanding The '10 Starts Remaining' Warning
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10 START REMAINING

• If your Sprinter is displaying the above
  warning, it could mean a glitch in the DEF system.

• What kind of glitch, you want to know???

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REASON 1- DECLINING DEF LEVELS
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• DEF stands for the Diesel Exhaust Fluid.

• It is made of two key ingredients 32.5
  high-purity urea and 67.5 deionized water.

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• This fluid is injected into the exhaust system
  to reduce NOx emissions through SCR.

• If its level declines, the start countdown
  alert will get activated.

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REASON 2- SENSOR MALFUNCTION
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• For your Sprinters SCR system to function, its
  sensors should be in good working condition.

• A glitch in any of them may activate the n
  Start Remaining warning.

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REASON 3- DEF SYSTEM LEAKS
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• DEF loss because of a leak in the tank, lines,
  or injectors may also activate the warning.

Puddles under the vehicle
A strong ammonia odor
Depleted DEF level

• are some of the signs of DEF system leaks in
  Mercedes Sprinter.

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DIAGNOSING THE ISSUE
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1- CHECK DEF LEVELS
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• Locate the DEF tank and check if the fluid level
  is above the minimum mark.

• If its not, refill it with the recommended DEF
  fluid.

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2- INSPECT FOR SENSOR MALFUNCTIONS
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• Check if the sensors and other DEF system
  components are in good condition.

• Examine if the fluid is frozen, causing system
  errors.

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3- LOOK FOR ERROR CODES USING AN OBD-II SCANNER
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An OBD-II scanner can be used to retrieve the
DTCs stored in the fault memory.
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RESETTING THE WARNING
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1- BASIC RESET PROCEDURE
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The following steps have proven to be effective
in resetting the n Start Remaining warning.
Repeat this procedure three more times.
Turn the key to the On position.
Leave it like that for one minute.
On the fourth attempt start the engine.
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2- USE DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS
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• You may also reset the start count by using a
  diagnostic tool.

• Choose a diagnostic tool compatible with your
  Mercedes Sprinter.

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3- SEEK PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE
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If the warning remains despite your repeated
attempts to get rid of it, call in professionals.
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Upon conducting a comprehensive diagnostic, they
might help you fix the issue.
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PREVENTIVE MEASURES
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1- Keep track of DEF level in your Mercedes
Sprinter and avoid letting the tank run low.
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2- Have the SCR system components checked during
routine service visits.
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3- Seek timely repair to prevent a minor
inconvenience from becoming an expensive repair.
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BOTTOM LINE
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• Dont ignore Mercedes Sprinters N Start
  Remaining warning.

• Have the issue fixed before it turns into an
  expensive repair.

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