Sprintshift Transmission Service

Mercedes Sprintshift Transmission Service

What's a Sprintshift Transmission?

The Mercedes Sprintshift transmission is unique to early Sprinters. The Sprintshift is a Semi-Automatic transmission, controlled by electronic and hydraulic components.

Do I need to service my Sprintshift Transmission?

Sprintshift transmissions are complicated and challenging to maintain. However, we have developed a service procedure that is suitable to carry out every few years, or max 100,000km. 

These services are the best form of preventative maintenance. They promote a long life and optimal performance from your Sprintshift transmission.

Key Points about the Sprintshift Transmission service
  • Includes Mercedes specification transmission gear oil, hydraulic fluid, and a recalibration of the clutch and gear shifts
  • Supports optimal shifting performance and longevity for Sprintshift transmissions
  • Eurostar Diesels is one of the few places in Melbourne that are skilled and equipped to service Mercedes Sprintshift transmissions
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So what exactly is a Sprintshift Transmission?

The Sprintshift transmission is essentially a 6-speed manual transmission, with additional electrical and hydraulic components added to operate the clutch and gear shift mechanism.

First introduced in the early 2000s, the Sprintshift transmission was designed to bridge the gap between the strengths of a manual gearbox, and the shortcomings of automatic gearboxes.

Why do I need to service my Sprintshift Transmission?

Over time, the gear oil within a Sprintshift transmission degrades due to wear and heat. But more critically, the hydraulic fluid, which runs seperately through the shift valves, pump, clutch etc, has a tendency to leak or allow air bubbles into the system.

The Sprintshift transmission service addresses both of these symptoms by renewing the gear oil and flushing the hydraulic fluid.

Then  finally we perform the re-learning procedures for the clutch and gearshifts using Mercedes Diagnostic equipment.

When do I need to service my Sprintshift Transmission?

100,000km or every few years is the max interval that Eurostar recommends between Sprintshift transmission services. 

Performing regular Sprintshift transmission services is the best way to promote reliability and optimal shifting performance for your Sprinter. 

Is your Sprintshift not changing gears correctly?

For Sprintshift transmissions that are showing signs of poor shifting, you may get a performance improvement with a Sprintshift service. So it’s worth performing a service before considering transmission replacement or repair.

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Mercedes Sprintshift Transmission Service Cost

Mercedes Sprinter 902 / 903 / 904

4cyl Diesel

  • 2000 - 2006
  • Rear Wheel Drive

*Transmission known as Sprintshift or Sprint Shift or Semi-Automatic 6 Speed.

5cyl Diesel

  • 2000 - 2006
  • Rear Wheel Drive

*Transmission known as Sprintshift or Sprint Shift or Semi-Automatic 6 Speed.

The Sprintshift Transmission Service Includes:

  • Draining and replacing the Gear Oil inside the Sprintshift Transmission
  • Bleeding fresh Hydraulic Fluid through the Hydraulic components such as the pump, shift valves, clutch slave cylinder
  • Performing a Re-Learn of the Clutch Position Sensor (Friction/grab points) and the Gear shift calibration (R-N-1-2-3-4-5-6). Using Mercedes DAS Diagnostic System.
  • Check and reset of any error codes relating to the Sprintshift Transmission control system
  • Road test

Mercedes Sprinters that may have a Sprintshift Transmission:

  • Mercedes Sprinter 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
  • Used on T1N Sprinter models (W901, W902, W903, W904)
  • Common on 2.2L and 2.7L CDI diesel engines

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