Where can I get a W900 diesel fixed?
Neither the dealer nor the local Detroit Diesel shop could figure this one out, and after plenty of parts (and money) were thrown at this truck, nothing was solved. Now, that W900 is here at our shop, and it’s our turn to take a crack at fixing this electrical mystery.
What kind of diesel does a Kenworth W900 have?
The truck is a 1999 Kenworth W900 that has been repowered with a DDEC III Series 60. Neither the dealer nor the local Detroit Diesel shop could figure this one out, and after plenty of parts (and money) were thrown at this truck, nothing was solved.
When did Detroit Diesel start making Series 60 engines?
Starting in the late 1990s, Neoplan made the Series 60 as an available engine for their high-floor and low-floor articulated buses – the AN460A and AN460LF. Detroit Diesel began making Series 60 marine engines in 1999, with wider availability starting in 2000.
How to contact Detroit 60 series Glider Kits?
An error occurred while retrieving sharing information. Please try again later. For specs and install options on the 14 Liter Detroit 60 Series please contact our sales department at 888-335-4181, send us a message on our contact page, or open up the chat window at the bottom of the page if an agent is available.
Can a bad brake release switch cause a bad cruise control?
One of the symptoms commonly associated with a bad cruise control brake release switch is a cruise control system that cuts off unexpectedly. If the switch has any sort of contact or internal issues, it may cause the cruise control system to cut off unexpectedly when activated, even if the pedal is not stepped on.
What are the problems with the W900 truck?
Now, that W900 is here at our shop, and it’s our turn to take a crack at fixing this electrical mystery. The first problem we sought to fix on this KW was an intermittent loss of power. When the throttle was put to the floor then released, the throttle would go dead for a few seconds and the truck would lose power.
What to do if your Cruise Control is not working?
Check the fuse. You may need to look in the owner’s manual to see which one if it’s not tagged on the fuse box cover. An aftermarket cruise may have an inline fuse holder in the wiring to the controller. If there is power to the system, the next check is the brake lights. Brake lights?