What does the malfunction indicator light on a Freightliner mean?
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp/Check Engine: The malfunction indicator lamp is commonly called the check engine light. This error lamp is based on an the engine-management system and usually indicates a malfunction somewhere in the engine.
How to Regen a Freightliner with error codes?
In other words, if your error codes indicate that regeneration is immediately needed, you may want to park your freightliner and conduct parked regeneration. Here is the process of proper parked regeneration: Here’s how to regen a Freightliner using the parked/stationary procedure. Turn on the engine and slow idle for a few minutes.
How can I check if my Detroit Diesel is working?
To check, from Windows start menu click Detroit Diesel > Diagnostic Link. Close the Welcome /Caution Menu. Click Tools > Options > Interface. Click the ‘Local Communicaiton Interface’ dropdown and select the appropriate device. (Note: the device driver must be installed prior to configuring the device in this step.
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.
Why do Freightliner CE lights go on and off?
Freightliners CE lights go on and off all the time. It seems to be the nature of the beast. Currently, I am driving a Cascadia. I have learned over the past few weeks that the Coolant Level has to be at the upper end of the range of the Max Cool and Min Cool level. I keep my Coolant level at Max Cool line on the plastic container at all times.
What does the Hest lamp on a Freightliner mean?
ii. The HEST Lamp: The HEST lamp is for high exhaust system temperature. It means that the exhaust is at high temperature due to extra regen speed which occurs when the truck is traveling at low rates or is parked. If this lamp flashes it means that parked regen is in progress and that system temperature is not up to par yet.
When to stop the Regen on a Freightliner?
Any of these will stop the regeneration. The regen has concluded when the engine returns to slow idle, and the DPF light remains out. Remember, exhaust temperature increases during regeneration, so it is essential that this procedure is performed outside and away from flammable or combustible materials.
When to remove manual ash from a Freightliner?
If your truck has reached the 500,000 miles or 800,000-kilometer interval and a check engine light illuminates on your truck’s dashboard, then it may be telling you that manual ash must be removed from the DPF. This means you or a mechanical technician needs to remove the DPF filter for manual cleaning.
How can I check the health of my Freightliner?
An easy way to check if your DPF needs regeneration and check the general health of your Freightliner is to use use a scanner/code reader. These heavy-duty scanners will tell the health of your DPF, oil and more.