Truck Stays Running With Key off.

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by Buckeyes614, Feb 4, 2014.

  1. Chip S

    Chip S Light Load Member

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    Yep, qualitytruck is right. The main causes for a truck staying on with the key in the off position are
    1. The PDM (fuse box) on the left side behind the seat could be shorted out. Disconnect the black and gray connectors on the top of the PDM
    2. If you have an old company truck, check to to see if there is a qualcomm cable above the cab. They have all time power and ign wires that corrode and cause a short
    3. Sometimes the I terminal on the alternator will cause a short in the vigil light bar, and will cause the ign circuit to stay powered up. That is the least likely issue though.
     
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  3. Buckeyes614

    Buckeyes614 Light Load Member

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    Ok guys problem solved, it turned out to be one of the two relays that's on the passenger side knee area, It was toasted. The shop guy also removed the pdm fuse box on the driver side door area and cleaned the harness, now the truck shuts down on command, and also all the dome lights and cigarette ports work. Total cost was 130$ for parts and labor. Fyda freightliner wanted me to replace the computer (1300$ alone) and charge me about 5hrs of labor and reprogramming the new computer. They can go to Hell. Well thanks everyone.
     
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  4. S M D

    S M D Road Train Member

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    Freightliner will have you replacing parts you never heard abour. They'll say crap like you need a new air freshener to match the one in the sleeper and once they replace that they hope that fixes the problem. Oh and if it doesn't they'll try and sell you some more crap.

    Glad u got it figured out for a great price
     
  5. Whip I5

    Whip I5 Bobtail Member

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    Does this also applies for a 2012 cascadia isx?
    My dash is not responding at all

    Thank you
     
  6. Whip I5

    Whip I5 Bobtail Member

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    My 2012 cascadia with isx has the same problem and now dash is completely unresponsive.
    Any help appreciated.

    Thank you
     
  7. Newto Trucking

    Newto Trucking Medium Load Member

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    Look for the wires around steering column, there’s a short somewhere around there, had the same issue years ago on a 2008 Cascadia would keep on running with a key out of the ignition. To shot the truck off put it in a higher gear 8 or 9 breaks on a truck and trailer applied yellow and red knob pulled out and release the clutch until the engine dies.
     
  8. Klassic01

    Klassic01 Bobtail Member

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    what’s the name of this fuse box , I am having same problem
     
  9. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    It happens.

    That's trucking.
     
  10. QUALITYTRUCK

    QUALITYTRUCK Road Train Member

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    You have the name in the quote. Auxillary PDM (power distribution module)
     
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