08-18-2014, 12:26 PM
Ron, only the first time (while climbing a 7% grade) I've seen the check engine light come on and had to pull over due to a huge power loss. That time they found a failed turbo VPOD, a seized jumper line and a hole in the CAC pipe near the support bracket.
The other times -usually when climbing a steep grade and once when going down with the Jake brake active- I've only seen a message on the Silverleaf display and the logic engine derate codes to protect the engine (power loss about 5%). And could drive thousands of miles before it happened again. Of course, I had the engine checked by a DD shop and they found again a sticking and squeaking VPOD.
Next to the driver seat I have a round diagnostic plug where the mechanics hoop-up their laptop and do the tests. Hope this helps.
The other times -usually when climbing a steep grade and once when going down with the Jake brake active- I've only seen a message on the Silverleaf display and the logic engine derate codes to protect the engine (power loss about 5%). And could drive thousands of miles before it happened again. Of course, I had the engine checked by a DD shop and they found again a sticking and squeaking VPOD.
Next to the driver seat I have a round diagnostic plug where the mechanics hoop-up their laptop and do the tests. Hope this helps.
Edwin & Lydia
(Previous owners) 2004 Newell #710, 42'6" , 2 slides, steering tag
DD series 60 EGR
1,000 W solar