can't keep steady speed it goes from 65 to 60

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  1. joseh8772

    joseh8772 Bobtail Member

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    i just got the over head done in my freighliner century about 2 weeks ago and since then it has less power and lower speed it was governed to 69 mph now i can not go over 65 and when it gets there it goes back down to 60 and then back to 65.engine info detroit 12.7.truck year 1998.thanks for any help drivers:biggrin_2554:
     
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  3. Pablo-UA

    Pablo-UA Road Train Member

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    The only way to change speed limiting parameters - use DDRS software, but first I pull engine control unit fact. password. Well, I do change of speed limits for owner only, if driver wants to change it I ask him to call owner and if owner wants, I do it.
     
  4. canuck in da truck

    canuck in da truck Road Train Member

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    if the mph is hunting up and down like that--the problem could be in the foot pedal---that can be checked out with a handheld and check the other parameters at the same time
     
  5. Pablo-UA

    Pablo-UA Road Train Member

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    usually speed limiter hysteresis is 3-5 mph, but there is time of reaction and if truck looses speed too fast it may slow down up to 10 mph.
     
  6. Heavyd

    Heavyd Road Train Member

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    Do you think you have lost power? If not, I would check if they changed the maximum road speed by accident or what ever. Part of a Detroit tune up is to check the injector calibration codes and then see if the ECM has the same codes.
     
  7. joseh8772

    joseh8772 Bobtail Member

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    yes it has less power.i will take to freightliner shop and get check. thank you guys for the help
     
  8. Krooser

    Krooser Road Train Member

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    I'd find a Detroit Diesel distributor to do the work... way too many Freightliner dealers screw up engine work in my experience.
     
  9. FYDA FREIGHTLINER CINCY

    FYDA FREIGHTLINER CINCY Light Load Member

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    does it do it only on cruise. if so make sure speedometer tone wheel and yoke are tight.
     
  10. joseh8772

    joseh8772 Bobtail Member

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    no it do it all the time
     
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