✅ Fixed
Battery failed load test despite showing 12.4V. 4 years old. Replaced with new battery $115. Starts perfectly every time now.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2012 Car wont start clicking sound
Mercedes-Benz
Sprinter
2012
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Severity Level
Medium
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Safety Impact
Indirect risk — worth monitoring, not urgent
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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2012 car will not start. Rapid clicking when turning key. Battery lights dim when attempting to crank. 86336 km. This fault code is stored when the engine control unit detects a specific fault condition. Common causes include sensor failures, wiring faults, and component wear. Always read additional fault codes before replacing parts — multiple codes together provide a clearer diagnosis. Clear the code after repair and test drive to confirm the fault does not return.
🔍 Symptoms
📍 Car won't start — clicking sound only
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⚙️ Possible Causes
Car won't start — clicking sound only
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Possible: Battery failed load test despite showing 12.4V. 4 years old. Replaced with new battery $115. Starts perfectly every time now.
Repair / Solution
Based on 60 driver confirmations
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No commonly reported misdiagnoses for this fault yet. If you have replaced a part that did not fix this Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2012 problem, submit a wrong diagnosis report — it helps other drivers avoid the same costly mistake.
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