Sprinter diesel gear selector display problem

I understand your concern regarding the gear selection display issue. While I cannot provide specific repair instructions, I can share my experience with a similar problem in my Sprinter. The symptoms you describe, such as the implausible shifting behavior and the non-functional gear selection display, align with an issue I encountered previously. It could be a sensor problem, but you should check the error memory.

When you had this issue, did the symptoms appear suddenly, or did they gradually get worse over time? Was it definitely the gear selector itself, or could it have been something else, like a wiring problem or a faulty sensor?

In my case, the symptoms manifested fairly rapidly. The gear selector issue was indeed the root cause, as diagnosed by a qualified technician. While wiring problems or sensor malfunctions can sometimes mimic these symptoms, the diagnostic error code pointed directly to the affected control unit. I would recommend consulting with a workshop to perform thorough diagnostics.

Thanks, that's really helpful! I've booked it in with a local garage. They've confirmed it's a faulty gear selector unit, just like you suspected. They're quoting me around the same price, so at least I know I'm not being ripped off. Hopefully, it'll be back on the road soon!