CAT C15 MXS Jake problem

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by andrewp, Dec 8, 2017.

  1. andrewp

    andrewp Bobtail Member

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    also , saw a guy on youtube explaining how to trobleshoot the jakes and he said that if there is no code for jakes it means the ECM does not get the signal to kick it and the problem would most likely be between the pedal and ECM
     
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  3. Dubbs

    Dubbs Bobtail Member

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    You might as well, I think they’re about $30, if it doesn’t fix it you can always return them. For the cruise you probably need the set/resume switch, it would be the one to wear out.
     
  4. andrewp

    andrewp Bobtail Member

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    Thanks buddy , I'll try this and see how it works as I'm really pissed off after going down the I80 hill before SLC without jakes , that was something ... I'll throw them on and I'll let you know how it works , thank you again
     
  5. Oxbow

    Oxbow Road Train Member

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    Spare switches are handy to keep with you anyway. If that doesn't fix the problem I would hang on to the old ones.
     
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  6. andrewp

    andrewp Bobtail Member

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    called the Peterbilt dealer yesterday to find out that switches are $92 a piece (I mean ... really ?)
    anyway I couldn't make it yesterday as they already closed ... will put the spare ones on today to see what happens .
    Also checked the batteries and cable terminals for corrosion , cleaned really well but the issue is still there
     
  7. andrewp

    andrewp Bobtail Member

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    Also I've put a winterfront on to see if it helps - nothing .
     
  8. andrewp

    andrewp Bobtail Member

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    I was wondering , if the brake or clutch switch does not function properly , will it show any codes on the ET or I have to visually inspect them ?
     
  9. Dubbs

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    Visually inspect. I’d start with the clutch switch, the brake switch wouldn’t disable the Jake but the clutch switch will disable both. The clutch switch is just inside the dash, and yours should have an inspection hole to look in right next to where the clutch pedal goes in, but you’ll probably have to drop the bottom panel to check the wires.
     
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  10. andrewp

    andrewp Bobtail Member

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    It seems like my wife is not the only one that doesn't like the idea of me being otr in winter , the truck doesn't like it too .
    I'll check it out today but I'm sure it might be something wrong with it because it's 40F right now and it works fine till I hit a pothole and it stops .
     
  11. Dubbs

    Dubbs Bobtail Member

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    Next time you hit a pothole hold up the clutch pedal with your foot and see if that does anything, or if your speedo jumps around.
    Then try tapping the clutch with the cruse on and see if it cancels.
     
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