Are there any problems with the Peterbilt gauges?

I’ve been having problems with the Peterbilt in my sig. Some the gauges from time to time go crazy. :crazy: They go back and forth between zero to pegged out with the red idiot light in each gauge coming on when the gauge gets to red zone, and with the low air buzzer going off.

What was the problem with the Peterbilt lights?

My driver just went in to Peterbilt in Springfield, MO with the same problem but it also affected his top trailer lights and some on the rear. It was one of the silver fuses and I think it was just loose a little. The service manager came out and bent the ends a little and that fixed the problem WITH NO CHARGE.

Where is the electrical panel on a Peterbilt truck?

by Terry Hollis. The electrical panel on Peterbilt trucks is located in the front cab of the truck on the passenger or driver’s side, depending on the truck model. It controls the truck’s instrument cluster, including gas gauge, warning lights and the air pressure sensors.

Where can I get a Peterbilt clearance light?

Looks like a fuse but a lil bigger. Usually grey. It is either just getting old a weak or u have a short somewhere. U can get them at peteerbilt or probably other places. Try puting a fuse in its place and if it blows u have a short. Should b marked as clearance lites.

Is there a charge for the Pete 387?

There is no charge for this service, but standard message and data rates may apply. In my 08 389 the dash is controlled by a computer. Had some problems and Ptb. did an ESA update,no more problems. What’s ths ESA update? Don’t know anything about it, and I doubt werners retarded mechanics will either. From this article …

What does it mean when gauges in your car stop working?

But when the gauges in your car stop working, it’s not a situation you can safely ignore. When one gauge stops working, the problem may be in the gauge itself or a bad sensor, while all the gauges cutting out at the same time often indicates a blown fuse or a defective instrument cluster.

Why are my mph and 5 gauges not working?

Had the exact same problem, my mph gauge would say no data and 5 gauges were not working, the needles on 5 gauges would swipe like whipers and there were red lights staying on. Just tighten up the harness coming out from the computer, or clean the pins/connector up. Make sure it has no dirt and it should work.

When do the Peterbilt air gauges go crazy?

Some the gauges from time to time go crazy. :crazy: They go back and forth between zero to pegged out with the red idiot light in each gauge coming on when the gauge gets to red zone, and with the low air buzzer going off. Sometimes it does it after being washed, but lately it seems to do it when it gets colder outside around 40* and below.

What’s the speed of a 98 Peterbilt Speedo?

98 peterbilt speedo sometimes runs 12 to 15 mph fast if i stop and turn off engine and restart it will reset to normal, but not all the time. had this problem before but it quit acting up for a year, now it started doing it agan Did you find the recommended reading relevant to this discussion?

What to do if your coolant gauge is not working?

Run the engine for about 20 minutes to get it up to temperature or until the gauge says you’re running hot. Open the hood and take a look at your coolant tank. Most tanks should have two lines marked on them, the top one reading as “full/hot” or something very much like that. Your coolant should be at that line after 20 minutes of running.

Why does the temperature gauge on my AC not work?

The temperature gauge dropping should not matter to the AC system as it only cares that the coolant temperature is below 253 degrees. However it could be a symptom of the problem.

Why is my Peterbilt not working in my truck?

The truck doesn’t have the battery shut off switch. I would say you have a bad ground somewhere. Its an 07 i would say take it to the pete dealer and make a rukus and if they say that they cant replicate the condition make them ride around with you till it happens again. I’ve been having problems with the Peterbilt in my sig.

Why are my instrument gauges not working on my truck?

It was the computer harness on mine. The one that says dash harness coming out of the computer because there’s 2 come out from the computer. Had the exact same problem, my mph gauge would say no data and 5 gauges were not working, the needles on 5 gauges would swipe like whipers and there were red lights staying on.

What to do if your mph gauge is not working?

What to do if your SMC gauge is not working?

If that doesn’t work, check the wire con the back of the dash that says smc, should be on the speed metor on the back, follow that wire to the firewall located on the bottom driver side when the pedles are at, check for damaged wires or try messing around with the firewall plugs, might be a lose connection as well from there.

Is the Peterbilt 387 ACERT no DPF?

Make sure it has no dirt and it should work. I have an 09 peterbilt 387 c15 acert no dpf.

What kind of engine does a Peterbilt truck have?

There are a lot of PETERBILT Truck Parts Catalogue, Operator’s Manuals & Service Manuals PDF above this page – 210, 220, 279, 359, 480, 330, 320, 579, 587; PACCAR MX-13 Engine Fault Codes DTC. The company is a subsidiary of Paccar . In 2008, the hybrid powertrain was first used on this brand.

Are there any problems with the Peterbilt gauges?