2019 Kenworth t680 Paccar Coolant and "stop" light

Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by BBT, Sep 3, 2018.

  1. BBT

    BBT Bobtail Member

    8
    8
    Sep 3, 2018
    0
    I have a 2019 Kenworth t680 with Paccar engine.Coolant light and red "stop" light came on but coolant is fine. Not overheating. Any ideas?
     
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. S M D

    S M D Road Train Member

    2,396
    3,406
    Mar 15, 2012
    sacramento ca
    0
    It’s gotta be the sensor then. Start by unplugging it blowing into it maybe and seeing what happens.

    Then at next kw dealer get a new one and replace it.
    Start there

    It’s a brand new truck crazy that it’s already having that issue
     
  4. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

    34,017
    42,135
    Mar 5, 2016
    White County, Arkansas
    0
    Wanna bet?

    Pop hood. Check overflow tank first. If it's empty put some in. Computers will not tolerate a empty overflow tank. You have to have coolant partially up there. You will find it against the firewall.
     
  5. Trucking in Tennessee

    Trucking in Tennessee Road Train Member

    3,740
    5,740
    Mar 19, 2018
    Nashville
    0
    Feel the lower radiator hose and make sure coolant is circulating after you check level.
     
  6. Oldironfan

    Oldironfan Road Train Member

    5,777
    5,543
    May 22, 2017
    0
    These new freaking paccar Motors and The Surge tanks will a trigger the sensor if it's like an inch low. And most likely if you got more than or around 300,000 miles the whole tank and the sensor will need replacement per pack car protocol.
     
  7. uncleal13

    uncleal13 Road Train Member

    3,797
    6,295
    Apr 9, 2009
    Humboldt, Sk
    0
    Last week I replaced my coolant reservoir, which included all new caps and sensor, yesterday I got a shut down alarm. Low coolant level. Checked, level fine.
    I pulled the plug on the level sensor, still had a check engine yellow light, but at least I was able to drive it home.
    I picked up a new sensor.
     
    Oldironfan Thanks this.
  8. O/O21yrs

    O/O21yrs Bobtail Member

    42
    14
    May 20, 2013
    0
    I have a 2019 T680 with the same problem. I hacked a solution to the problem with a magnet and 2022 version of baling wire. All alarm lights and sounds are off and truck runs fine. Just do your precheck and eyeball the antifreeze reservoir, keep an eye on your engine temperature gauge and use your nose to sniff out any antifreeze odor. You don't need no stinking low coolant sensor. Pics are attached.
     

    Attached Files:

    Threepac98 and Cplmjl1218 Thank this.
  9. Cplmjl1218

    Cplmjl1218 Bobtail Member

    23
    39
    Jun 11, 2021
    0
    Just happened to my 2019 t680 today. Glad I found your thread. Thanks for the pictures. I’ll get a magnet tomorrow and try this. Thanks again. Be safe out here
     
  10. Tez64131

    Tez64131 Bobtail Member

    1
    0
    Aug 25, 2019
    0
    Did it work for you
     
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.