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2003 Peterbilt 379

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by CMSTrkngTX, Aug 10, 2020.

  1. Aug 10, 2020 #1
    CMSTrkngTX

    CMSTrkngTX Bobtail Member

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    Having problems with lights on speedometer, volt meter, and rpm and outside chicken lights, replaced fuses three times today, need to know what sensors give them there information?
    Thanks TXTrkng5001
     
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  3. Aug 10, 2020 #2
    BoxCarKidd

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    If it is blowing fuses probably a problem with the chicken lights.
     
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    CMSTrkngTX

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    Thanks for your suggestion.
     
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  5. Aug 11, 2020 #4
    Goodysnap

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    I agree with @BoxCarKidd. Chicken lights breed shorts to ground. Wires ran around sharp stainless steel brackets with sharp corners.

    When the lights are working, look for one thats dimmer than the others or not working at all. The short often be found near a light thats out.

    Shake the wiring and see if the fuse blows?
     
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  7. Aug 11, 2020 #5
    CMSTrkngTX

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    Thanks, I believe I found the problem, took dash cover down, found were some wires were bare and
    arching out, taped them and tie strapped up away from the metal. Replaced more fuses, everything
    seems to be working for now. Appreciate your help.
     
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