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Freightliner Columbia fires up and then dies.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by sergk1989, Aug 31, 2021.

  1. Aug 31, 2021 #1
    sergk1989

    sergk1989 Bobtail Member

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    Truck won’t run, will fire up then quickly die. It’s electrical problem. When I disconnect the vcu connector it runs fine but no throttle, as soon as plugged in, it just dies. Is this a bad connection somewhere or the vcu is bad?
     
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  3. Aug 31, 2021 #2
    Lazer

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    Check to make sure coolant is above the sensor.
     
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