Turbo failure & Weak Engine Break

Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by Bmolina, Dec 13, 2023.

  1. Bmolina

    Bmolina Bobtail Member

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    KW T660 2012 A few years ago my turbo and actuator failed but I quickly repaired it. I thought it would solve the problem but soon after turbo/actuator failed again and engine brake went weak. I went through many mechanics, replaced parts about 4 times that year and all mechanics told me the same thing, to keep replacing turbo/actuator. Every time I would replace parts my truck went back to running back to normal for about 6 months and then again turbo/engine brake failure. I especially noticed the turbo failure after not running my truck for a week; as soon as I would turn it back on from taking a vacation I had turbo failure. At this point I’ve exhausted all my options, I’ve spent so much money and it’s not worth repairing anymore but I’m wondering if this has happened to anyone else? My truck has a delete and I’m thinking it might be a computer problem but no certified kenworth mechanic will work on it because it’s been deleted.
     
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  3. Magoo1968

    Magoo1968 Road Train Member

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    Deletes eliminate high setting of jakes often.. someone had a thread recently on isx turbo acting up mostly due to carbon . He cleaned his and it works again.
     
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    Break - as in the engine went on a break and had a vacation.
    Brake - as in the engine helps you to slow down, like putting on the brakes to stop or slow down.
     
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    zinita17601 Road Train Member

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    Nobody can outrun or hide from the grammar police
     
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  6. kwcam

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    This sounds like a poor delete program, have seen many that the turbo fails in a short time and weak jakes.
    Get the right program flashed in the ecm will solve this issue.
     
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