2018 KW T 880 tri axle dump truck w/ x15 cummins

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Lockridge, Aug 15, 2018.

  1. Lockridge

    Lockridge Bobtail Member

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    1. Hello,
      I have a new KW dump truck with less than 30,000 mi.

      Last week found there was no electric:
      - no lights, signals, flashers, etc (except for my outside strobes, and the switch controlling them)
      - none of the instrument panel worked including speedo, tach, any other guages (except for my radio, cb)
      - pto would not engage
      - power windows did not work, nor did the power mirrors
      - no ac, however the fan would blow air
      - no interior lights when the door is opened (however the overhead lights worked at the little pushbutton switch)

      Fuses and relays are all good.


      About a month ago the pto did not work and after pulling apart the firewall electrical connections, using some di-electric grease and reconnecting, the pto began to work. Had heard about moisture getting into the connectors and causing problems.

      I tried again, with making sure all the connections are tight with no result.

      Took the truck to the dealer and they have it for 6 days now and they don't seem to have a clue.
      Said they are speaking to Kenworth and doing what they say to check/ do but still.... no answers for me. Frustrated trying to get any answers from the dealer and finally called KW customer svc... and now they say I have to wait for the district service mgr to call me within 3 days.


      Any ideas from you guys what this could be?

      Thanking you in advance,

      J. K. Lockridge

     
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  3. truCkanda

    truCkanda Bobtail Member

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    well we have had wierd issues similar to that and it turned out to be software updates that the dealership did.
     
  4. mixingconcrete

    mixingconcrete Light Load Member

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    Did you ever figure out the problem?
     
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