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2001 Freightliner won't accelerate

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by cosis1, Nov 27, 2011.

  1. Nov 27, 2011 #1
    cosis1

    cosis1 Bobtail Member

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    Hi, I have a 2001 Freightliner 5.9 diesel that will not accelerate when pushing the gas pedal. It was running fine the last time I drove it 3 day's ago. Does anyone know what the problem could be? Thanks
     
    cosis1, Nov 27, 2011
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  3. Nov 27, 2011 #2
    Tardis

    Tardis Light Load Member

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    Gee, trying to diagnose a truck that is half a continent away with no information. Looks like you have come to the right place.:biggrin_2558:
     
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  4. Nov 27, 2011 #3
    bonder45

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    This happened to one of my trucks.

    It may have an electronic pedal and the sensors went on it.
    The only way to find out is to hook a computer up and it should show a fault for the pedal.
     
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  5. Nov 27, 2011 #4
    cosis1

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    That is kind of what I was thinking. I will have someone check it out.

    Right before I tried to take off I inserted my GPS into a lighter outlet my friends mechanic hooked up. It started shooting out sparks and I quickly unhooked it. I am not sure if this would have anything to do with it.
     
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  7. Nov 27, 2011 #5
    lv gn

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    did you check all the fuses??
     
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  8. Nov 27, 2011 #6
    cosis1

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    No I really do not know how. I have a mobile mechanic coming tomorrow to look at it.
     
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  9. Nov 27, 2011 #7
    lv gn

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    should have a fuse box in the cab and one under the hood. i would look for the one in the cab first. just like checking the fuses in a car. you may have blown one when you saw the sparks. could be a quick fix.
     
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  10. Nov 27, 2011 #8
    Pedigreed Bulldog

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    I think I found yer problem...:biggrin_2559:
     
    Pedigreed Bulldog, Nov 27, 2011
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