1996 Kenworth w900

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  1. HillbillyDeluxeTruck

    HillbillyDeluxeTruck Road Train Member

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    Everyone ready for another dumb question by Hillbilly Deluxe?

    Just had this '96 W900 lease onto us and Im the one driving it for now. So in going over a few things on it and checking it out I realized I cant find the engine brake switch, lol. Im sure some switches have been moved around in 22yrs, but can someone point me in the general direction?

    I can post a pic of the dash if needed.
     
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  3. Oldironfan

    Oldironfan Road Train Member

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    Not all trucks have jake brakes installed.
     
  4. ShooterK2

    ShooterK2 Road Train Member

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    My '99 it's to the right of the steering wheel on the angles (easy reach) part of the dash. Directly below the headlight switch.
     
  5. ShooterK2

    ShooterK2 Road Train Member

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    What engine ya got?
     
  6. Slowpoke KW

    Slowpoke KW Road Train Member

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    In my 96 it is directly under the light switches to the left of the cruise control switches

    Jakes are optional so it might not have them
     
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  7. Alaska76

    Alaska76 Road Train Member

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    Yep, the 04' with a C15 engine that I drove for 1.5 yrs, did not have one.
     
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  8. HillbillyDeluxeTruck

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    It definitely has it, because I couldn't shut the #### unmuffled thing off last night comin through town.

    On that note, Ive actually managed to shut it off by flipping random switches but still dont know what switch it is.

    My cruise control is on the steering wheel and the switches to the left of my key are Dome light, flood light, over ride shutdown and engine fan. I have 5 others that are lights, and 3 I dont know, but are all momentary switches, not an on/off or low/medium/high switch
     
  9. AModelCat

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    When you're parked just rev it up and see if it jakes down to idle. Keep flipping switches until you find the right one.
     
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  10. Xzachtly

    Xzachtly Bobtail Member

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    If your cruise is on the steering wheel is it a smart wheel? If so the jakes are the buttons on the right side of the wheel.
     
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  11. rank

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    I think if I read it right, his regular truck has the new fangled steering wheel buttons. He’s trying to figure out an ol’ T6 and he’s a bit lost with them old Skool toggles LOL
     
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