2009 international prostar with isx cummins fault codes

Will a clogged dpf cause me to smoke a lot? I just replaced my egr cooler too.

 

No, a cracked DPF will cause you to smoke a lot.

 

Heavyd what would cause the orange triangle to come on with the abs light...and go off together a few miles down the road?

 

Since the modules all talk to each other, the engine is also detecting the fault from the ABS. No code is logged in the engine and nothing is wrong with the engine. Most trucks have traction control which is why the engine and ABS communicate to each other. When the ABS is detecting a fault it will disable the Traction control, if equipped. The engine is used as part of the traction control system. Anyway, the ABS is for sure detecting a fault. Most common with Prostars is the right front sensor shorting out in the harness somewhere between the washer fluid bottle and steering gear. The sensor wires are a twisted pair that rub through on the other wiring in that little harness or the loom. Water will get in there and soak the wiring too. With some road salt it won't take much of the insulation rubbed through to cause a short. Once the ABS has detected the short condition is gone, (water dries, or wires no longer touch each other...) it will return the ABS to normal function and turn off the warning lights. Whatever the code that it was logging, the fault will be stored so you can have it scanned at any time to see what has been going on. If it is the right front sensor, do not look for the rubbed or shorted spot. The wiring will be damaged in numerous locations, just have whoever is doing the repair run new wires from the left firewall connector to the sensor.

 

Whew. I just got the truck and that has scared the stew beef outta me. Along with everyone else complaining about their prostar. I just gotta drive for myself though I guess. But out of curiosity, about how much we talking to get her fixed? And one more question, since I last posted my bunk heater is blowing cold air...any idea why? The front vents (ironically) blow warm air out. Even when I idled for a while the sleeper is blowing cold air out.

 

The bunk temp actuator is probably faulty. The bunk heater box is in the passenger side cargo bay under the bed. The bed does lift up for cargo access and full access to the heater assembly. Right on top is the actuator. It has a 5 wire connector going to and 2 screws holding it down. If you turn the heat all the way up and then all the way down you will see the round indicator on the actuator doesn't move. I just replaced one the other day. Sorry, I do not have a price for that actuator, but that is something you can change yourself, no problem. As far as the ABS goes, the fault could be anything, but if is the right front sensor it is about a 3 hours. What I do is remove the kick panel right in front of the passenger seat along the side wall of the cab to access the ABS ECU. I unplug the connector and then measure the circuit for that sensor to detect the short or open circuit, (if the problem is currently active). Usually they are shorted when wet, then I will disconnect the big top connector at the firewall at the left side, (this is where the ABS wiring comes out). If the short goes away, then I know the problem is outside. I will also disconnect the sensor itself to make sure it is ok, (they normally are). Then I make up a harness. I use 18 gauge wire. The pair of wires have to be twisted, this is for radio and electrical noise cancellation. To do this I run two lengths of wires together about 14' long each. I tie one pair end to something, then lock the other end into a drill. Then I spin the wires to twist them. Then you have to tape the pair every foot or so to keep them from unraveling. I am a professional, so I also secure the harness in loom. You have to open up the factory harness at the firewall, locate the proper wires and make a proper butt connection, and do the same at the sensor. I run the new harness in behind the air cleaner, over the engine on the underside of the wiper cowl, and then down heater or a/c lines to the sensor. I secure the harness with about 15 zip ties along the way. All that is time consuming, but it is way quicker than opening up the factory harness along the front of truck to find all the bad spots, because no matter how may you fix, it will just rub through somewhere else. ABS wires are not good to have a bunch of repair spots all over because it adds to the circuit resistance. Running all new wires is the best repair.

 

Where are you located heavyd??? And typically what's the charge on the ABS repair?

 

I have a prostar international 2009 isx Cummings engine. This was working fine the day before. I know the weather is 10 degrees but it all of a sudden will not start. I have changed Crank shaft filter and the battery are fully charged. When trying to start I just hear a click. Any advice.

 

Check your connections at the battery and at the starter. While it's dark out have someone turn the key and see if you see a spark by the starter. That's your clue to a loose or corroded connection.

 

Just happened to me. I popped the clutch to get her staryed. Come to find out the clutch even when pushed in sometimes wont let teuck know you're pushing clutxh in and as a safety measure wont start. The dealer said if I ow. It get it set whwre I can start withoit clutching. Said a lot of guys buy starters and it happebs again and they keep buying them. So please work that clutxh before u buy one. I still get nervous when I go to start it but hey, I try n c if shes righr