It's not very fun at 4am to go pitch black and have zero night vision. Or, be in a pack of 4wheelers at night when the world goes blank. Freightliner should have a recall. It's a safety issue.
I would like to thank you for posting this information. I had no idea why it was happening. I spent 450.00 for the part. Installed it myself. It seems to be the correct answer to my problem. It is mind bending to be driving down the road and all of a sudden have the truck go DEAD. Thank you for helping all of us who have watched this video.
We recently put the part on my truck problem fixed this video saved us thousands thank you so much for this video scary going 75mph n the truck would shut off once again thank you
I wanna thank you for the great video bcuz u saved me a lot of money by not taking my truck to the dealership for that same problem. I got up the next morning and changed that module out myself and my truck is running smooth again. Really appreciate it bro.
@@jj2751 My truck ran normal and then all of a sudden all the lights on my dash came on and the engine shuts down. It’ will start back up once I pull over and shut it off and start it back up and drive again for another 10 minutes and it shuts off again.
Thank you so much for this video . . . .I was having this problem and almost afraid to drive at night for the road is really dark and didn't want that to happen while going around a curve. Took your advice and changed it out . . . and now . . . I am back to living the dream again. Thanks so much!!!
Was having the same issue. It happened one time over a year ago. Happened again six months later. Each of these times occurred while driving. Two days ago it occurred twice within an hour while parked. Today it occurred four times within two hours while driving. It occurred again tonight while parked. Thanks for the video. It describes exactly what was happening. Since this has occurred multiple times today I will have it taken to the shop.
@@lafygonzalez5443 It was confirmed after replacing the PNDB since there was no way to open up the module to check. No problems since replacing a few years ago.
Great video new truck to me only a week out then this started happening you can imagine my heart was at my feet, did an old google and your video piped up I will replace that module and let you know... thank you
Thanks for this information mate. This just happened to me while I was driving on the I 15 southbound in Utah. Heading home. Will get it replaced tomorrow.
The mechanics at my shop have tried to identify this power shut-down issue on my truck without success. I passed on your video to them so they can see your resolution. Thanks for the great information and video.
@@workingmansrestorations7071 yes sir it did. My truck kept cutting off on me while I'll be be driving, all the lights and everything would go out, seen this video ordered the part on ebay put it on (about a 20 to 30 minutes DIY job) in haven't had a problem with it since 🙂
I appreciate you making this informative video. My truck has been doing the same thing with absolutely no fault codes on the dash. I will be replacing mine. Peace and Love
Mine randomly shut off and started back up. Now it stops doing the sweep. I've asked dealers and all they say is they don't know. Bring it in so they can "troubleshoot it". Thanks for sharing your information.
They don't know? They see and work on the same units every day yet they don't know? Typical standard stupid answer from the dealer because they want to get your vehicle in to make money. There afraid if they told you what the problem was you'd fix it yourself lol.
I ordered Pndb a few days ago and sent my truck to the shop just to get a 36 point inspection. They told me it would cost $1600!! To replace the PNDB and killswitch just for labor! Lmao I said I could replace that in less then a hour so they did me a favor and towed my truck outside their yard so I could install.
I got to thank you years later after u made this video. My 2011 Cascadia shutdown on me while decellerating and I guess it was my ignition switch. I cycled the key and waited for gauges to cycle.. but battery, temp and oil pressure gauges stayed flat (they didnt come back up and truck wouldnt restart) Tried to keep my kool and not panic.. Found your video here.. tried flipping the big kill switch (as u call it.. cause mine doesnt light up in the on position so i couldnt tell, and the truck runs in the off position. Im pretty sure its not connected) I messged the key around and then turned it on to let gauges cycle again and they all came back up this time (you know i had a ray of hope then lol) .. she fired up. This old truck has 1million, 70k miles.. i havent made money with it yet.. had it over a year and recently got the fire back in me to get it goin so i been givin it the needed tlc. One thing to note about these Cascadias (i cant speak for the new gens)... I think some of us has hit the key while in the ignition, getting in the truck here n there.. i remember doin it maybe twice, in the many of these trucks ive driven. Its happened rarely but it could contribute to ignition switch wear. I knee'd one pretty hard and my knee did hurt as i remembered lol.
If it happening with a month in between most likely you have other connection issues other then that distribution module. Trace your fmi faults. Can be difficult if inactive. But most likely there will be an active fault where it has the ability to active the trouble shooting steps.
Hey I have 2007 fregtliner Columbia and I'm having the same problem it happened once in a month or so it happened last week the ignition was on but there was no lights on dash engine keep spinning and after 2 days I start it up and it fire right away. Sometimes what it does let's say if I want to turn off the ignition nothing happens the truck stay start I have to put in gear and turn off manually and when it's off I get the error of no eng what would be the problem
On the module it has two connectors. On The bottom one the red locking part broke. Would you know to fix it the connector I drove 400 with the red locking clip broken but still few days until I make it home to fix the connector
Idk if this is my problem but truck does cut off randomly. 2011 with Cummins. But this last time it doesn’t cut on, even after master reset. I have power inside cab but truck does not crank? Any help
I am having the same problem right now. It is terrifying, is it hard to remove that part? I see that there's also another same part by the truck's batteries. Which one is it?
I believe another reason is coolant level. Make sure your coolant level is at the top fill level or almost near the top fill level. It will take around 24 hours of driving before the shutting down stops.
Sir my truck is while I was driving I stop on red light and when I give speed again it was not going up to 5mph and rpm also drop after that I put in nuddle and apply the break. again press race and put in drive thn it’s go so I want to know what is the reason
My truck started doing the cut off and back on again. I noticed it pretty much did it when I hit a bump on the road . Also noticed when I release my brakes or engage my lights blink . I’m new to the cascadia world but I know that can’t be normal
I parked my truck Saterday at 12:00 flipping the disconnect, started sunday after flipping switch back and my blog said go to paper because power was cut... Weird because i have had in my truck for a year and half and never got message. So i drove yesterday with no problems... Today, randomly shut off 5 times... I am going to try changing the module, and disconnect also if cheap enough.
One more the if your fuel filter cap it's not tied over time and vibration will get loose and such air and it will shut down the engine I just had the issue this morning on my route
Great video! If I could ask you a quick question. Could this still be the problem if it only cuts off while I'm parked, never driving? (2017 cascadia) I have the clicking and the total loss of power for a split second. Just never while driving.
Hello! Has ur issue solved? I have same year and model like urs. It randomly loss power oil and speed gauge go down and back. Now, it shut off while I was driving and idling randomly.
Replaced the module earlier in the day and tonight I get ready to hit the road and hit a good bump on the get on ramp and the truck dies. I never lost electrical power but truck wouldn't restart till it set about 5min and then it fired right up and I drove it away.
Strange....If it dies and the gauges do not sweet you didn't loose power so this video is not your problem....some times the electrical part of the ignition switch goes bad as well
@@provostmotorsportstrucking2298 yes, I think he had an incidental ignition key issue. It's freightliner, parts are built in Germany, Australia, Hungary. Not much quality control and inspection in place.
Mine when I got a bump the stop engine light come on than 3 min later engine dies cuts off. Than 2 min later I start back up and it runs for 10 min and does it again when I hit a small bump. Any ideas? Appreciate it
Could it be the relay in the fuse box to the right of the PNDB module? I’m at a shop and they’re saying $1,500 to replace it but they’re not sure if that’s the problem or the PNDB that you are talking about
Can anyone help me.... I changed my ignition switch because, when I turn off the truck.. the A/C fan , DEF fuel gauge light blinks and the ignition buzzer is on. So I have to turn off the kill switch in order to shutdown all power.. No buzzer going off and A/C fan running.. Any ideas is well appreciated.
I betcha that’s it then. I took the cover off last week and was able to push in the 5 amp fuse on top left until it clicked. Thought that was the fix but it’s still shutting off/turning on while driving. What’s the cost on that module?
I did remplace that if work fine for few months but not star doing the same on.n off. If any one knows what else i can do let me know. Please thank you
My truck shut down after driving 30min and same time oil pressure goes down..if i started again it shutdown again..i already changed PNDB module as i saw your video but i have same problem..what do u think the problem is ?
Provost Motorsports hey bud so we run a mill with a semi motor running the mill my co-worker has his mill motor shutting off about every 20 minutes while operating it... you think this can be the problem sir?
@@provostmotorsportstrucking2298 I have a same problem but the light killer switch is not blinking.Do you think since that light is not blinking that problem may be PNDB . Thanks in advance.
