Signature Series 600 Issue

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  1. Skinner Aldean

    Skinner Aldean Bobtail Member

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    I have a 2002 Peterbilt with a Signature Series 600 Cummins in it. It has an 18 speed, 46k rears, 3.90 gears in it if that matters or not at this point. About 3 years ago or so the engine developed a low fuel pressure issue. The amber check engine light will come on at high speeds above 55mph. When the light comes on you can feel a drop in power from the engine. In cold weather around the 30-40 degree range the engine does perfectly fine until later in the day for whatever reason when the fuel tanks are low and then the light comes on and power loss. In the summer it takes little time for issue to begin right off the bat.

    I have had it in and out of shops and watched mechanics pull out their hair on the issue. I have had new fuel lines from the tanks to the fuel filter replaced. New injectors, new fuel pump and everything in between that we can think of. I'm hoping someone here has had the same issue and hopefully can point me in the direction of resolving this issue. Love my truck and I want it running at full power like anyone else would.

    Thanks for any help.
     
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  3. Sons Hero

    Sons Hero Road Train Member

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    @OLDSKOOLERnWV might be able to help you. Think he’s got a Big Cam. A Signature 600 is a version of an N14, am I correct?
     
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  4. Oxbow

    Oxbow Road Train Member

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    Dangit, CRS strikes again..........I swear there was another thread dealing with this same exact problem recently, although I don't remember what engine. Anyone else remember?

    To the OP, it's not making oil is it? Probably not as many folks have looked at it. I'd probably grab an oil sample just to be sure.
     
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  5. Oxbow

    Oxbow Road Train Member

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    062 Road Train Member

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    Checked tank vents?
    Does it have a fuel temp sensor?
     
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  7. ElmerFudpucker

    ElmerFudpucker Road Train Member

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    No an sig 600 is a pre emission isx.
    In the summer does it do it regardless of fuel tank level? Or is it always when the fuel tanks get low?
     
  8. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    Not me (that i remember anyways) and I can't remember the thread.

    @Diesel Dave maybe, @Goodysnap? I can't remember who the ISX guys are here

    OP, what is the fault code, what is the fuel pressure, and have you verified fuel pressure when this problem occurrs?
     
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  9. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    He has a signature 600, it’s a pre emissions engine, I have a 2016 ISX 15. He having the similar issues that the electronic CAT’s (3406)had once the engine start working hard. And I can’t remember how they resolved it. It’s in here somewhere. I do remember them running a clear see through fuel line that they could see if the fuel system was getting air in the system cause that’s probably what the OP is getting.
     
  10. Skinner Aldean

    Skinner Aldean Bobtail Member

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    In the summer within say 30 minutes of running with full tanks it starts in.
     
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  11. Skinner Aldean

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    The code is PID-94, sorry I didn't post that before it slipped my mind.
     
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