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Top Signs Your Sprinter DEF Heater Is Due For Replacement

Your Sprinter's DEF heater is crucial for optimal performance and emissions control. Signs it may need replacement include dashboard alerts, performance issues, decreased DEF consumption, fluid freezing, and unusual noises. Prompt attention to these clues can prevent bigger problems, so consult a professional if you notice any of them.

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Top Signs Your Sprinter DEF Heater Is Due For Replacement

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  1. Top Signs Your Sprinter DEF Heater Is Due For Replacement

  2. Has your Sprinter gone into reduced power mode? • It could be due to the fact that your DEF level has dropped below the recommended threshold.

  3. Or, it has frozen up because of a defective heater. • Today’s presentation is about DEF heater.

  4. What Is A DEF Heater And Why Does Your Sprinter Need One?

  5. Before we discuss the functioning of a DEF heater, it is important for you to understand what DEF is.

  6. DEF stands for Diesel Exhaust Fluid… • It is an important part of a Sprinter’s emissions control system.

  7. It works in conjunction with SRS technology to convert NOx into harmful nitrogen and water. • By doing so, it plays a crucial role in keeping the vehicle’s emissions level in check.

  8. So, What’s The Purpose Of The Heater In All This?

  9. Well, the heater essentially prevents the freezing of DEF fluid in cold temperatures. • That’s pretty much it…

  10. Why It May Fail?

  11. There can be many different reasons why a Sprinter’s DEF may malfunction. Electrical issues Mechanical damage Contaminated DEF • The most obvious reasons include… Temperature sensor malfunction Defective heater component

  12. The activation of limp mode A faulty DEF heater can contribute to all sorts of performance-related issues in a vehicle, such as; Trouble starting the engine, etc.

  13. CLUE #1- DASHBOARD ALERTS

  14. A defective DEF filter may set off a few warning indicators on the dash of a Sprinter. • Besides, the following message might also appear…

  15. CLUE #2- PERFORMANCE ISSUES

  16. Sprinter’s engine won’t function at its full efficiency if the DEF heater is faulty. • The vehicle may enter limp mode or even cease functioning altogether.

  17. CLUE #3- UNEXPECTED CHANGES IN DEF CONSUMPTION

  18. If the heater is not functioning the way it should, DEF usage might suddenly decrease.

  19. The issue must be addressed at the earliest convenience to prevent expensive repairs down the road.

  20. CLUE #4- FLUID FREEZING OR NOT DISPENSING CORRECTLY

  21. The DEF heater installed in the Sprinter has one job―to prevent the freezing of diesel exhaust fluid. • So, obviously… if it malfunctions, the exhaust fluid will freeze in cold weather conditions.

  22. CLUE #5- UNUSUAL NOISES FROM THE HEATER AREA

  23. Strange noises emerging from the heater area of Sprinter could also point to a glitch in DEF heater.

  24. BOTTOM LINE

  25. DEF heater is an important part of your Sprinter. • Make sure it remains functional year-round.

  26. https://fixsprinters.com/ THANK YOU

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