How to start a 2005 Mercedes Benz Freightliner?
Park it on a bit of a down hill with the air tanks full. Put it in 3rd gear and shut it off. Turn the key to on and let it roll with the clutch depressed. Release the clutch gently while applying a bit of pressure to the diesel pedal.
What kind of battery does a Freightliner use?
Took 3 large commercial batteries, 1 deep cycle 1100cca marine battery, and my pickup all hooked up to the truck w. jumper cables before there was enough juice to overcome that 1 dead battery. Drove it to a company shop, where they replaced the 1 battery that tested bad.
What kind of truck won’t start after sitting?
Repair manuals and support for cars and trucks manufactured by Chevrolet, a division of General Motors. 2003 S10 V6. If the truck is started everyday it starts right up with no problems. If left sitting for at least 24 hours it is hard to start it.
Why does my truck not start after 12 hours?
If the truck starts then the shut off valve is probably not getting power from the ignition when in the start position. it will start, but after it sits for around 12 hours, it wont start. after it starts it can be shut off, and it will jump right back.
What causes a Mercedes-Benz transmission to fail?
We see these transmission fail in rare cases when water enters the transmission via the oil cooling lines or the radiator on cars equipped with Valeo radiators. The top part of the radiator on your Mercedes-Benz contains the chamber for the engine coolant/antifreeze while the bottom part contains the chamber for the transmission oil cooling.
Why does my Mercedes truck not start from the start?
Because truck starts on starter fluid you return key to the on position while engine is still turning and the shut off valve is powered. Diesel flow is restored and truck runs. it does not die after it runs perfect. All it need is to start then its fine. I just dont get why it wont start from the start.
Is there a no crank no start truck?
Discussion in ‘ Freightliner Forum ‘ started by sixxjoe, May 19, 2013 . I have an 07 m2 with a no crank no start…I have power everywhere is should be…starter alt power block on the fender well but when I key up the truck I get a beep and no gauge sweep or codes.
What to do if your engine won’t start while cranking?
first thing to check is if you get voltage to the starter while cranking. If so, there is something stopping the engine from turning (and continuing to try may wreck your starter.) If not, there is an electrical problem before the starter.
Which is the M2 truck with the slowest wipers?
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Why does my Freightliner W Mercedes not start?
Maybe you parked on an unlevel spot and the sensor is not reading right. Give it a sniff of starting fluid to see if it’ll try to fire. That’ll tell you if it’s fuel related. Maybe it sucked air into the fuel system (damn plastic fuel lines next to a hot engine) or bled back to the tanks overnight.
How many horsepower does a MBE 906 have?
MBE 906 (6.4L) 190 hp @ 2200 RPM 520 lb ft @ 1200 RPM 210 hp @ 2200 RPM 520 lb ft @ 1200 RPM 210 hp @ 2200 RPM 605 lb ft @ 1200 RPM 230 hp @ 2200 RPM 660 lb ft @ 1200 RPM 250 hp @ 2200 RPM 660 lb ft @ 1200 RPM 260 hp @ 2200 RPM 700 lb ft @ 1200 RPM MBE 926 (7.2L)
Are there any problems with the MBE900 engine?
I drove for a company that had a number of earlier (2001) MBE900 units and they had a “Check Engine” light problem that usually arose under heavy load/ hard climb situations. There was never a power loss (engine derating, which essentially is a “self preservation” mode).
What to do if your fuel injection is leaking?
Replace any components found to be damaged or leaking. If necessary, tighten all high-pressure fittings to 25 N·m (18 lb·ft) and all banjo bolts to 40-50 N·m (30-37 lb·ft). Inspect the filter element in the fuel pre-filter.
What are the maintenance schedules for a m2 truck?
Maintenance Schedules: 00–02 Maintenance Intervals for Schedule I: 00–03 Maintenance Intervals for Schedules II and III: 00–04 Overview of Maintenance Operations: 00–05 Initial Maintenance (IM) Operations: 00–06 M1 Maintenance Operations: 00–07 M2 Maintenance Operations: 00–08 M3 Maintenance Operations: 00–09
Where was the coolant leak on my mb900?
The coolant leak was in the sleeper at a fitting to the sleeper heater. There was another hose clamp beneath the sleeper that leaked as well but that one I saw the dripping and tightened right away. I never could find the other leak in the sleeper but they found it in service.
What kind of engine does a Freightliner have?
Discussion in ‘ Questions From New Drivers ‘ started by farmbig_01, Aug 8, 2007 . Anyone have any experience with the MBE 4000 Mercedes engines? Im looking at buying another truck, Freightliner Columbia, with this engine and have not really heard much about them. I have heard they are the lightest engine and will get 6+ mpg.
What’s the fault code for a 2001 Mercedes Benz?
Click to expand… For the ML class it does not apply to the 2001 models. Also the fault code in the bulletin is for DTC B9103 and DTC B9123. No others would be covered by the DTB. Post # 34 in this thread lists the DTB the parts, and all affected models.
Is it good to buy Freightliner with Mercedes engine?
Discussion in ‘ Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ] ‘ started by punjabi, Aug 14, 2010 . hi i am planing to buy freightliner day cab with mercedes engine please i am new to this expert advice me in this ..is it good or bad ???… Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.
What causes headgasket to leak on Mercedes MBE 4000?
Dealers reuse bolts, but… they do not rethread cylinder block and bolts and they get wrong torque. when you see headgasket leaking – no reason to retorq – it is for 30-50 k only, later it will leak againe. When head is removed check its surface and cyl. block surface for corrosion.
How to check fuel supply valve in Series 60?
To determine if the fuel supply valve is causing starting difficulty, perform the following steps: Check that fuel supply… Two spin-on type filters are used on the Series 60 engine. The first in the fuel flow is a strainer,…
Where does the fuel supply line go in a Detroit Diesel?
An optional PRO-CHEK ® check valve that removes air from the fuel supply line may be installed between the secondary filter and the cylinder head. The fuel flows to the injectors in the cylinder head through passages integral with the head.
Why is my Series 60 diesel engine not running?
However, it took Detroit about 10 years to realize that the engine’s idle speed was not fast enough to operate the oil pump. As such, many older (pre-1997) engines have had lower engine bearings replaced more than once due to oil starvation. When it comes to power, the Series 60 tends to favor the higher end of the RPM band.
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What happens when you start a car in cold weather?
When you start the car, you will notice that it idles high for a period of time until the engine warms up. This is the enrichment cold start process. This is done with what is called a cold start injector which injects more fuel into the motor until the engine reaches a specific operating temperature.
When does cold, engine shakes and hesitates during acceleratio?
After the vehicle sits overnight (cold engine), during idle, engine vibrates and after about a minute vibration’s gone and comes back again a minute after – this cycle goes on and only stops when the engine becomes hot. When driving cold, i notice that the engine does not have enough power as before. It hesitates and shakes when going uphill.