I have an 09 t800. After a short time running all exterior lights stop working but interior lights, radio, cig lighter keep working. I loose headlights, turn signals, flashers, and running lights. I can shut down and disconnect the batteries then restart and they will work for a little while then stop. Happens if the headlights are on or off. Where to look?
All outside lights stop working
Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by Rev B, May 22, 2021.
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Look for a short somewhere. It's tripping your breaker, and it resets when it cools down. Broken wire somewhere is grounded out, or loose strands grounding in pigtail, etc.
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I would also put your hand on top of your Fuse box. Touch everything individually. See if anything is getting hot. Might also have a relay going bad. If not, it might help identify the circuit.
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Relay was my first guess but I can't find any one point where all the lighting is controlled. Everything is on separate fuses. Didn't know if there was a low voltage sensor or external relay hidden somewhere. I'm trying to find a wiring diagram for the truck.
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Checked all the hinged points and can't find any worn spots. Should have mentioned, this is a dump truck. No trailer connections. I can't find any one point that could cut power to all lights, turn signals, and e flashers at the same time.
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I'm new to the forum. Still learning how to work the replies. Bare with me, I'll get it eventually.
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Research the term "Kenworth chassis node"
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I did some digging into the chassis node. That thing is expensive and unnecessary it looks like to me. Over engineering?
I found a 70A relay for accessories that was getting hot and failing. Changed it and problem has gone away for now. Will see how long it last.
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