2016 Peterbilt 579 electrical problems

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by 2004Pete387, Oct 18, 2021.

  1. 2004Pete387

    2004Pete387 Bobtail Member

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    I'm having so many issues with my 579 paccar mx 13.Always dpf light is on and many codes about electric problems on my eld. Peterbilt dealer couldn't find ANYTHING just reset the codes and 7 hours later dpf light came back on. Any idea what can I do now??
     
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  4. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    I’d start here if you’re having random electrical issues. This is where they have everything bundled after it comes off the firewall and goes under the cab. Cut everything loose and start inspecting for any wires that have rubbed through. I chased electrical issues earlier this year and found 7 wires in these bundles had rubbed through.

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  5. 2004Pete387

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    Do you know what is this part for? It is on my battery box and i cam see there is a lot of corrosion on ir. 20211018_172830.jpg
     
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  7. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    Honestly I’m not sure. But it looks like it couldn’t hurt to pull everything off and clean it up good.
     
  8. 2004Pete387

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    Yeah, that's the next step I'll take. Thanks.
     
  9. Goodysnap

    Goodysnap Road Train Member

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    The large starter looking solenoid in the battery box is an electronic battery disconnect switch. Micro control switch is located either behind the driver seat toward the door or behind the sleeper driver side outside near the frame.
     
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  10. Kenvaughn2

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    What type of issues with your ELD I'm having engine synchronization I'm using peoplenet I can't find problem truck runs fine but peoplenet support said it my truck 2016 579
     
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