Reoccurring regen t800 mx13

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  1. 4A&ALLC63

    4A&ALLC63 Bobtail Member

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    I have a 2013 kw t800. I recently changed both fuel pump units and had my dpf cans burned clean, now the truck runs very well for a few hours then (soot level high dpf regen required) I’ll pull over let it do it’s thing for 45 mins and it goes back normal. A few hours later it will do it again. I need help. I have a picture of the codes but I can’t figure out how to post the picture on here. Any help is appreciated
     
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  3. Goodysnap

    Goodysnap Road Train Member

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    Inspect the DPF pressure sensor tubes. Make sure everything is clear of obstruction and kinks, properly routed. DPF pressure sensors fail in range often. If it is not new replace it.

    Other than that, need to see faults.
     
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  4. 4A&ALLC63

    4A&ALLC63 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks! We used the old sensors and we’re about to buy new ones but they worked to force regen so we figured they were ok. One bung had come completely off and a sensor was hanging out before we got the new bung welded on by DPF services and just used the old sensors. So the new sensors are mandatory?
     
  5. 4A&ALLC63

    4A&ALLC63 Bobtail Member

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    These are the codes attached
     

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  6. Goodysnap

    Goodysnap Road Train Member

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    All new sensors are not mandatory. But the DPF pressure sensor is most common for your symptoms of regen requests after recent cleaning.
     
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  7. 4A&ALLC63

    4A&ALLC63 Bobtail Member

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    So I should go ahead and buy the ecu with all 3 sensors attached just to check that box!
     
  8. Goodysnap

    Goodysnap Road Train Member

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    You could while you’re in there. Temp sensor rationality is easy enuf to check with Davie.
     
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  9. Arctic_fox

    Arctic_fox Experienced mx13 execrator

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    Also another common issue is the EGR and/or doser can clog and become obstructed and let enough soot in to trip the sensors. I would take an eyeball at those as well while your in there fiddleing around with things if the sensors dont work. Ive had 2 diffrent EGRs break at the valve door so it would not fully close and allow buildup in the system, so i would physically ensure its not broken as the test will show good if the spindle comes off the door. The doser can partially clog and let some def out so it reads good bit still not properly treat the system as well leading to tripping sensors.

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  10. 4A&ALLC63

    4A&ALLC63 Bobtail Member

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    Thank you. It was showing an egr code the other day then yesterday it wasn’t.
     
  11. loudtom

    loudtom Road Train Member

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    The soot level is estimated by comparing the pressure before and after the filters. A faulty EGR valve isn't reading higher because it's plugging up from extra soot, it's reading higher because the exhaust flow is being affected.

    A plugged DEF doser is going to create SCR/NOX codes, not soot level codes.
     
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