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Mercedes Sprinter fault code issue

My 2000 Mercedes Sprinter with a diesel engine is throwing a fault code. I'm getting an error message on the infotainment system and the speedometer. Mileage is at 174954 km. Any ideas? I ran a diagnostic scanner and it suggests incorrect vehicle coding. I cleared the fault code but the engine light reappeared.

A 2000 Mercedes Sprinter with a diesel engine was experiencing a fault code related to incorrect vehicle coding, causing the engine light to reappear after clearing. The issue was identified through a diagnostic scanner. The suggested solution was to have the vehicle recoded at a workshop, which successfully resolved the problem.

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Incorrect coding, you say? I had a similar issue with my Sprinter. Does the check engine light come on immediately after you reset codes, or does it take a while? Have you tried to check if all modules are properly communicating with each other?

The engine light comes back on pretty quickly, almost immediately. How do I check the module communication?

If the engine light illuminates almost immediately, it's highly indicative of a coding problem. Checking module communication thoroughly requires advanced diagnostic tools. Honestly, have you considered a workshop visit? They should be able to recode the vehicle correctly.

Thanks. I took it to a workshop and you were right; it was a coding issue. They recoded it, and the fault code is gone. Cost me 360€. Appreciate the help!

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