Cab clearance light issue

Discussion in 'Peterbilt Forum' started by Dallison, Jan 3, 2023.

  1. Dallison

    Dallison Light Load Member

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    You are correct, I’m having a hell of a time chasing wires, so this morning I am doing just that!- wiring them to a switch a be done with it! ‍♂️
     
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  3. Dallison

    Dallison Light Load Member

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    I found the problem, or at least part of it. The roof dash connect was behind glovebox, and was badly corroded right at the plug and the light side wires, along with a broken wire and other corroded ones on a plug having to do with the sleeper(can’t think of what exactly it said atm).

    Would it be best to wire it to its own switch or to tap back into the marker light switch? I also gotta figure out how to wire a switch lol
     
  4. RocketScott

    RocketScott Medium Load Member

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    Why not just repair it to work like it’s supposed to?
     
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  5. Dallison

    Dallison Light Load Member

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    Because lack of time, and peterbilt was unable to help with how I can replace the corroded connectors. I tried my best to clean them to no avail. I need to keep running!
     
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  6. Last Call

    Last Call Road Train Member

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    those pins come out of the plastic connector.. you just push forward on the wire and use a small flat screwdriver or a pick and push down on the little lactch on the connector & pull back and it slides out of the connector you can by the pins at your local NAPA store
    Or mix up some Vinegar & baking soda in a small cup and soak the connector in it for 5 mins or so then scurb it with a tooth brush and spray it with contact cleaner and put some electrial grease in the conncector
    Chances are if that pin is corroted there are more pins in the connector that are also
    Personnally what you are doing is is just puting a Band-Aid on a problem you will have more problems in the future with that connector and the Band-Aid you put on it..I call that a hack job myself
     
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  7. RocketScott

    RocketScott Medium Load Member

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    Can you post a picture of the connector?

    If I've got the terminals I can mail them to you
     
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  8. FLHT

    FLHT Road Train Member

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    Sounds as if the windshield is leaking.
    Their is a plug on passenger side under the sleeper boot ( about half way up ) that has issues with power in the sleeper.

    Sounds as if your windshield is leaking
     
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  9. Dallison

    Dallison Light Load Member

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    10-4 I will definitely try that. Trust me, if I could get it fixed right I would! Actually I will, u just can’t do it right now. I’m gonna try my luck at fixing that connector first, and if I can’t get it done I’ll find someone to do it once I have the money.
     
  10. Dallison

    Dallison Light Load Member

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    I will check that out! Yes windshield is leaking lower passenger side
     
  11. Dallison

    Dallison Light Load Member

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    I will find a pic today and get it to you sir, thanks!
     
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