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 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.
What causes an engine to stall while running?
Intermittent stalling. Another symptom commonly associated with a problematic crankshaft position sensor is intermittent stalling. If the crankshaft position sensor or its wiring have any issues, it can cause the crankshaft signal to be cut off while the engine is running, which can cause the engine to stall.
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.
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.
Where can I get service for my Freightliner truck?
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Where can I find the Freightliner smart source app?
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Where is the Freightliner service center in Gaffney SC?
FCCC SERVICE & TRAINING CENTER 103 Campus Drive Gaffney, SC 29341 P: 855-253-0421 F: 864-206-8755 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am to 4:30pm EST. CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER 1-800-FTL-HELP (1-800-385-4357) [email protected]. Camp Freightliner Careers
Can a C12 engine go bad on a truck?
From what I’ve heard about C12 CAT engines is they can go bad in many ways. Rebuild them and 1 week later they are scrap. The worst CAT engine ever, and replace it with a C13, I hear often. From what I’ve heard about C12 CAT engines is they can go bad in many ways.