Low Voltage Disconnect Problems

Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by TenGears, Jun 5, 2017.

  1. TenGears

    TenGears Light Load Member

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    Ok, so I have a 2016 KW T680. Every other day after a full day run, I will get LVD alarms after 3 to 4 hours into my break. Not sure where to start looking for the problem. Any help would be appreciated!
     
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  3. boneebone

    boneebone Road Train Member

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    Check your battery connections and battery, on most LVD's they are usually set to go off when it senses that the battery voltage is falling below 12 volts.

    Even though your truck is not that old, you could also have a bad battery/batteries, or it could be a defective LVD.

    Check for loose corroded wiring, cables.

    Have the batteries tested.
     
  4. sepeda4

    sepeda4 Bobtail Member

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    I have the same problem can someone pleade tell me where the LVD is located on the Manuel it says on drivers side kick panel but I don't see it.
     
  5. train man

    train man Light Load Member

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    Anyone come up with a solution ?

    Newer batts (6mo old), run all day, city’s off in appx 4 hrs
     
  6. pushbroom

    pushbroom Road Train Member

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    A dealer can lower the LVD voltage settings or disable it completely.
    It is caused by dirty connections, bad batteries or too high of a current draw.
     
  7. PoleCrusher

    PoleCrusher Road Train Member

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    I had the same problem.

    2016 T680

    Cleaned all the battery terminals and cables. Replaced two jumpers. Cleaned the LVD connections.

    Problem solved.

    Test all your batteries after the truck has been off for a couple hrs.
     
  8. Jersey 201

    Jersey 201 Bobtail Member

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  9. Jersey 201

    Jersey 201 Bobtail Member

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    I know this is old post but I have a 2013 t680 replaced the batteries but when turn the key nothing happens. Have power in the truck but nothing when i turn the key
     
    Last edited: Apr 24, 2020
  10. jlawall

    jlawall Light Load Member

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    I had same problem a while back and ran a ground wire from engine block to ground on starter, problem solved. This is regarding the no-start post. Completely agree with the low voltage connections fix.
     
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