series 60 shutting down

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  1. May 16, 2019 #1
    truckerbangin

    truckerbangin Light Load Member

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    have a series 60 that shuts down and doesn't throw any codes or alarms going off. checked dddl and no codes are present or inactive in the system. truck shuts down when loaded only but bob tailing it can drive around all day with out shutting down.
     
    truckerbangin, May 16, 2019
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  3. May 16, 2019 #2
    Milr72

    Milr72 Medium Load Member

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    My grandpa had a mule like that! He'd run all over the pasture just fine but hook him to the plow and he'd just stand there! I know this didn't help your problem but I couldn't resist!
     
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  4. May 16, 2019 #3
    Joetro

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    I know it sounds silly, but have you checked the coolant level? Mine did that to me. Drove me nuts until I figured out that the coolant level was just close enough to the sensor to start it, but the truck wouldn't stay running.
     
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  5. May 16, 2019 #4
    Bakerman

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    Or coolant level sensor
     
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  7. May 16, 2019 #5
    Smellfunny

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    I have always found that if one shuts off with no codes it is wiring issue to ECM or the ECM itself. Start in the batter box with the small wires with fuses and make sure everything is good there then work for forward. What kind of truck is this?
     
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  8. May 16, 2019 #6
    BoxCarKidd

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    Always loaded never empty? Ground issue between the engine and frame - battery? Put a small ground wire between the battery and engine or transmission. Does it stop shutting off?
     
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  9. May 16, 2019 #7
    Intothesunset

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    A loaded truck build more heat than a bobtail.
    I believe when the thermostat opens on said truck the reservoir may get empty causing truck to shut down? Or an air pocket?

    Is the engine a DDEC 5 ecm 2004-2008?
    Is the truck making a constant alarm ?
     
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