Mercedes diesel engine on Sprinter periodically won't start

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colorobinson

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I purchased a 2008 Sprinter (it had 50,000 miles on it) with a Winnebago View. It has a Mercedes engine. Occasionally it won't start. The glow plug indicator on the dash doesn't light up and the engine won't turn over. I've had it the Mercedes dealer and they replaced the glow plugs and control module. All was fine for a few days and then it wouldn't start again. I took it back and they had no trouble stating it and can't find anything wrong. I plan to RV full time and can't be stuck out in the wilderness with an RV that won't start. Has anyone heard of this problem?
 
Maybe double check the safety features; transmission in park, parking brake fully engaged. If you have powered leveling legs they may need to be fully retracted as well - I am working from memory which may not be reliable either  :-\  I do remember the parking brake fooling me a few times.
 

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