2015 Peterbilt 579 light issue

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  1. HurryUpandWaitTrucking

    HurryUpandWaitTrucking Bobtail Member

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    So 2 days ago I start my day.. turn on my headlights, get a fault code on dash and passenger side low beam is out. Try replacing bulb, but still doesn't work. Check L2 fuse, looks good. As I'm doing pretrip, I also notice rear passenger running light is out.

    I know very little about electrical issues. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.
     
  2. Arctic_fox

    Arctic_fox Experienced mx13 execrator

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    Easiest fix is to buy a fuse checker or something like this Advance Auto Parts - Down for Maintenance and just check all your fuses in the boxes. If thats not the problem then i would go to a dealer as it could be almost anything.
     
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    GYPSY65 Road Train Member

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    Wait 3 days
    It might fix itself
     
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    wichris Road Train Member

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    Pound on the dash, that cured the old 359's electrical problems.
     
    GYPSY65 Thanks this.
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    On mine it was an internal circuitry issue. Got water inside the housing and shorted something and couldn’t fix it. Required a new headlight housing to fix. $500.
     
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    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    That shouldn’t affect a tail light too though...
     
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    Sorry I didn’t see that.