2002 Century Engine Brake Quit.

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  1. MRMTRANS

    MRMTRANS Medium Load Member

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    How should I trouble shoot my engine brake quitting? I figure I will check current at the clutch and brake switches first. But I don't know if switches are closed or open when the engine brake is engaged. My next step-if after I determine those switches are working-I will go into the dash and try to make sure the brake switch didn't fail. Has anybody been through this, or familiar with the circuity? Any feedback will probably help. Thanks in advance
     
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  3. Goodysnap

    Goodysnap Road Train Member

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    Let’s back up a minute.

    What are you working on?

    Year, Make, Model, and Engine?

    Does the cruise work?
     
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  4. MRMTRANS

    MRMTRANS Medium Load Member

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    2002 Century. I forgot to mention checking cruise. Engine brake quit working 3 miles from home. I didn't engage cruise after then-lots of stop lights and traffic. I will try to bump the idle shortly. In the shop now getting ready to troubleshoot.
     
  5. MRMTRANS

    MRMTRANS Medium Load Member

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    Bumped the idle up to 1000 rpm. So cruise isn't the problem I am guessing.
     
  6. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    Anything holding your throttle down slightly? Carpet. Mats?
     
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    North Pole Nightmare Road Train Member

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    We had an old KW,you had to put your toe under the throttle and lift it occasionally to get the Jake to work,worn switch on the throttle.
     
  9. MRMTRANS

    MRMTRANS Medium Load Member

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    I was thinking I might just replace that switch regardless. Once in a while the truck acts a little like it going to stall. I'm fairly sure it's not air/losing prime. I've got a FASS and I've replace fuel lines often enough-I think. 2.2 million miles on parts, it might be time to just replace and troubleshoot at the same time.
     
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  11. BRD TRANSPORT

    BRD TRANSPORT Light Load Member

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    Replace select switch. That's what I did on my 03 peterbilt 379 c15 alert 13 speed.
    To get the golden switch is next to impossible.
     
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