Def problem

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by badboy1, Feb 20, 2018.

  1. badboy1

    badboy1 Bobtail Member

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    I have a 2012 freightliner cascadia with a dd15 engine.The def light starting blinking and it debated to 5miles an hour ,it is given me the spn 3364 fail17 and eec61.Has anyone else ran into this problem? Thanks in advance.
     
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  3. Working2party

    Working2party Medium Load Member

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    Haven’t run into it myself, but code reads as Improper Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Quality. If you are going to try to fix this yourself, you’ll need to remove your existing DEF and replace it with new, make sure there isn’t anything floating in the bottom of the tank. Replace the DEF filter (mounted in the bottoms of the pump).
    The tricky part is meeting the verification process, It needs a regen. if you could still run down the Hwy, you would just need to drive till it regens. Since your locked down to the 5mph, I can’t think of a way except to hook it to a PC.
    On a side note in my experience, Detroit’s with DEF (in a Freightliner anyway), if it shows the def tank level with any green bars and a good fuel level, but the orange low level light starts flashing. Do not fill your tanks, def or fuel, that is the trigger for the Government mandate 5mph limp mode. It tells them your in civilization and “safe”. Unless you meet verification of repairs it won’t unlock. In your case you need a regen, if it was with the def air system it’s as simple as running the truck for a few minutes, shutting it off and letting it complete a purge cycle.
     
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  4. Oldironfan

    Oldironfan Road Train Member

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    Unhook Speedo sensor so you can drive 55mph. It may be your def sensor harness? Check connection for corosion, and or bare wires.
     
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  5. me myself and I

    me myself and I Heavy Load Member

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    I has that code and nox efficiency low. Ended up needing 2 nox sensors. Def was good. If its a only code you are getting maybe you can change def fluid and filter. But most likely you need to get to the dealer.
     
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  6. Pendulum

    Pendulum Bobtail Member

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    My 2015 dd15 is in shop for same as Me Myself and I and your code. Fingers crossed on Nox sensors because the rabbit hole leads to box 1 failure if not.
     
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