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Re: Down and out in Spartanberg SC
Just wanted to update this in case someone might need this info. My wife posted that it was an idle sensor, then mentioned the jake brake. I want to clarify. It was a sensor found on top of the valve cover of the engine. It's about 6 inches long and screws into the top of the intake or valve cover, the other end plugs into the harness. The symptoms were lose of power, engine surging and stalling with check engine light on. I hope this will clarify this subject.I believe in this form and the support it gives folks like me. This is quite a learning experience and I so appreciate the wealth of knowledge and the willingness to share...Bobby436Views0likes0CommentsRe: Down and out in Spartanberg SC
WELL! Turns out it was the Idle Sensor. They changed the fuel filter, but it didn't look bad, then they messed with the exhaust brake. Then they touched the Exhaust Brake (Jake) and that was it. They changed it and we are "On the Road Again"....Feeling blessed!:B437Views0likes0CommentsRe: Down and out in Spartanberg SC
Well, thank you all for your posts. We lubed and oiled the Jake/Pac Brake...that was actually what we thought it was. But, then started it back up and again the motor surges in idle and check engine light came back on. We are only 2 miles from the Freight Liner Service Facility and we could leave it there if we have to, but they are closed on Saturday. That remains an option. We are waiting right now on a service guy who is bringing a fuel filter. This one has been changed just 2000 miles ago, but when it was changed it was FULL of sludge and gunk....thinking that it might need to be changed again because this thing was setting a long time before we bought it. We also have come from 100 elevation to about 2000 feet. Would that be an issue? We'll let you know what happens. Thanks again for the help!436Views0likes0CommentsDown and out in Spartanberg SC
We were traveling home and decided to fuel up while it was cheaper in SC. We pulled up to the pump and refueled. When I turned the key it didn't want to start again. It finally did start, but was idling very rough. I realized that I had left the jake brake on. After turning it off, it still idles very rough and check engine light is on. We drove it 3 miles to the next truck stop, but barely made it there. Does anyone have an idea or know of a reputable caterpillar mechanic in this area? We are close to Greenville/Spartanberg SC. in Gaffney actually.8.1KViews0likes25CommentsDextron 3
I'm 90% sure about this but I want to be certain.In the rear engine compartment, there's a reservoir that I believe to be for the transmission. It says,"hydraulic reservoir.Fluid Only. Dextron3 or equivalent." This is what Car Quest said took the place of original.3.9KViews0likes13Comments
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