Hymer ML-i 570 repairs

[Jacqui Stuart]

I took my van to mercedes, after checks, they could not reach the fault, any recommendations for a repair centre.
See report below and attached.

CUSTOMER REQUIREMENT - Requirement No. A
investigate exhaust gas recirculation controller (cylinder bank 1 ) is jammed closed
Job Description - Operation No. 1 Operation Value *
Check for EGR fault. Connect star and charger, c/o 420.00 S
initial quick test. Fault present EGR positioner
(high pressure) jammed closed, actuator does not
open. C/O test plan, run to operating temperature.
C/O EGR deviation test, failed. Check vacuumfor
leaks. C/O visual inspection as best could. Very
limited access and visibility due to Hymers body.
Remove airbox, Req to split in situ , bolt
rounding at rear. Removed, remove engine cover.
Connect smoke tester to vacuumcell and test for
leaks. None found. Connect smoke tester to boost
air pipe and test air path for leaks, none found.
Remove air hoses to heater box, remove heater box
intake as best could and body mount/ support from
radiator assembly to access CDI module. Test feed
at hot air mass meter, pins 2+3 ok 4.99V. Check
continuity off line to CDI , break out box fitted
at CDI. Pin 12 CDI to pin 1 at MAF ok, 0.2 ohm.
OPERATION1 SUBTOTAL 420.00
Job Description - Operation No. 4 Operation Value *
Fault at Egr Req replaced. Rebuild. Due to 0.00 S
limited-to no access would require engine/ gearbox
assembly removed with front subframe to carry out
repair.
OPERATION4 SUBTOTAL 0.00
CUSTOMER REQUIREMENT - Requirement No.

 

[DavidG58]

Seems odd, what are the symptoms / problems, good that there was no charge but bad if fault still there

 

[Jacqui Stuart]

Seems odd, what are the symptoms / problems, good that there was no charge but bad if fault still there

Oh there was still a charge, £420 + vat, blaming the hymer body shell for lack of access

 

[DavidG58]

It will be no consolation to you but my Mercedes A class had to have the gearbox removed to change the turbo

I did try an independent garage first who made a bodge and caused more work for Mertrux Mansfield to resolve

Did the garage give you a quote to do the job? Is your motorhome still driveable?

 

[Jacqui Stuart]

It will be no consolation to you but my Mercedes A class had to have the gearbox removed to change the turbo

I did try an independent garage first who made a bodge and caused more work for Mertrux Mansfield to resolve

Did the garage give you a quote to do the job? Is your motorhome still driveable?

Mercedes were not interested as said they need to take gearbox out, body of chassis, etc.., getting a price from an independent who reckons it's feasible...

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[Brains]

Where in the country are you ?

As many on this forum may have a recommendation of motorhome specialist garages close to you.
(You may also need to pay £20 to join up with the forum as you are about to run out of free messages!)

I get an annual reminder from my local Mercedes dealer to arrange an annual service, yet every time I try, they decline as it's a motorhome, even though it has a normal Sprinter cab and is no different to any other commercial box van they deal with!

Their loss and the gain of a local motorhome specialist garage who does a lot better job for half the price!

 

[tonybvi]

Looks like you may be in Edinburgh from the invoice address. If so, but still a fair distance from you (100 or so miles), Dinnet Garage in, surprisingly Dinnet!, near Ballater has serviced both my A class Mercedes based motorhomes (including an Mli570) with no issues. A stone went through the radiator on my Mercedes Frankia and they replaced that easily enough.

 

[Jacqui Stuart]

Looks like you may be in Edinburgh from the invoice address. If so, but still a fair distance from you (100 or so miles), Dinnet Garage in, surprisingly Dinnet!, near Ballater has serviced both my A class Mercedes based motorhomes (including an Mli570) with no issues. A stone went through the radiator on my Mercedes Frankia and they replaced that easily enough.

Thanks, I'll give them a call