How to tell if a Freightliner chassis is dead?
How to tell if a Freightliner chassis is dead?
Freightliner Chassis Dead No Power, Wont Start! Hi, Folks. I am stuck here in the Easton MD area. My Journey 2002, Freightliner CCC, *** ISB 8.3, Allison 2000, pulled up to a stop light and without warning stalled, dead. The engine stopped like the key was turned off. No dash lights, no head lights, nothing that I can find on the chassis has power.
What to do if your Freightliner wont start?
Check for a defective ground that connects the engine to frame rail. This is a braided cable that is often located near the starter. Also check all the ground connections running between the coach and chassis negative battery terminals and the frame. Clean and tighten all of them. Rich.
What are the red cables on a Freightliner?
There are two heavy red cables one from the battery and the other to the engine and other components. Not to be confused with a second set of circuit breaker and relays on the passenger side which control the engine start heater.
When does the engine regeneration stop on a Freightliner truck?
A Parked Regeneration will stop if the key is turned to the off position, the truck is put into gear or the parking brake is released. The regeneration will take approximately 20-40 min. The regeneration is complete when the engine returns to low idle and the DPF lamp remains off.
Freightliner Chassis Dead No Power, Wont Start! Hi, Folks. I am stuck here in the Easton MD area. My Journey 2002, Freightliner CCC, *** ISB 8.3, Allison 2000, pulled up to a stop light and without warning stalled, dead. The engine stopped like the key was turned off. No dash lights, no head lights, nothing that I can find on the chassis has power.
Check for a defective ground that connects the engine to frame rail. This is a braided cable that is often located near the starter. Also check all the ground connections running between the coach and chassis negative battery terminals and the frame. Clean and tighten all of them. Rich.
Who are the owners of the Freightliner truck?
Freightliner Trucks is a division of Daimler Trucks North America LLC, a Daimlercompany.
What kind of engine does a Freightliner have?
My Journey 2002, Freightliner CCC, *** ISB 8.3, Allison 2000, pulled up to a stop light and without warning stalled, dead. The engine stopped like the key was turned off. No dash lights, no head lights, nothing that I can find on the chassis has power. Tried to switch my house batteries over to start engine, no luck, not even a light on the dash.
Where is the breaker on a Freightliner chassis?
Looking at the drawings I have, there is a 175 amp circuit breaker located on the starter relay mounting plate. This circuit feeds power to the front of the coach. Where there is a stud for the cable from this breaker that is the power feed for the chassis fuse panel (s). Drawing mentions that its the second breaker.
What’s the problem with a Freightliner diesel truck?
Freightliners electrical issue…….. Discussion in ‘ Everything Big Diesel Powered ‘ started by Papabear, Feb 4, 2009 . ’02 FL90 when the park/marker lights are on by themselves they will stay on fine indefinitely (switch in down position).
What to do if your Freightliner chassis wont start?
Turn on key. You should hear the solenoid “click” and will have that same voltage at the other large lug. If not, either the solenoid is defective or is not receiving the signal from the ignition switch. Check for 12 VDC on the signal terminal with key on.
Why is my instrument cluster not working on my Freightliner?
With the the ignition switch turned on (engine not running) the instrument panel should be active. The fact the the engine started, indicates that the 30 amp engine fuse is good. You posted that the cluster fuses where both good. That could indicate a defective ground or a Defective Display.
When to go to Freightliner for electrical problems?
I always recommend to customers with weird electrical problems like this or something specific to your make of truck to always always always go to dealer that specializes and sells that make. The techs at Freightliner will have the most experience and the best wire diagrams and information over any other dealer.
Looking at the drawings I have, there is a 175 amp circuit breaker located on the starter relay mounting plate. This circuit feeds power to the front of the coach. Where there is a stud for the cable from this breaker that is the power feed for the chassis fuse panel (s). Drawing mentions that its the second breaker.
My Journey 2002, Freightliner CCC, *** ISB 8.3, Allison 2000, pulled up to a stop light and without warning stalled, dead. The engine stopped like the key was turned off. No dash lights, no head lights, nothing that I can find on the chassis has power. Tried to switch my house batteries over to start engine, no luck, not even a light on the dash.
What’s the problem with the ECM on a Freightliner Columbia?
So ecm is getting power but dash is not reading anything from it shows 0 volts no eng with alot of faults and also check eng and protect is constantly on once you turn the key. Also dash shows option with EC with lines across seems like there is nothing coming out of ecm.
With the the ignition switch turned on (engine not running) the instrument panel should be active. The fact the the engine started, indicates that the 30 amp engine fuse is good. You posted that the cluster fuses where both good. That could indicate a defective ground or a Defective Display.
What causes a Freightliner Columbia engine to quit?
You many have a fault with one of these or wiring with the datalink. If the engine is quitting that tells me a loss of ignition power or unswitched battery power. The main power to the cab could be lose or corroded at the firewall or where ever it enters.
