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04-22-2018, 04:13 PM
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TABUS
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Loss of power
Coming back from trip, I could not get over 50 mph. Changed all filters except for air filter, it looked clean. Any ideas
04-22-2018, 04:51 PM
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2kool4skool
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Engine info.
SES light? Any warning lights?
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04-22-2018, 05:09 PM
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Service engine soon light. Cat engine
04-22-2018, 05:11 PM
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2kool4skool
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'99 BB with which engine?
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04-22-2018, 05:18 PM
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Cat engine. I believe it is a 3116 not sure
04-22-2018, 05:21 PM
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PNW_Steve
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On my Cummins powered Bluebird there is a switch next to the j1939 port that will dump the SES codes. The codes appear as the SES flashing. Count the flashes paying attention to the pauses and it will give you the codes.
04-22-2018, 05:22 PM
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2kool4skool
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I got nothing for a Cat but this MAY help?
Post #338 in this thread:
http://www.skoolie.net/forums/f27/2-...d-9706-34.html
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04-22-2018, 05:28 PM
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TABUS
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Thank you all for the input
04-22-2018, 06:08 PM
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2kool4skool
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https://www.centralstatesbus.com/200...l/TC_start.htm
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/TORONTO/VIN/bluebird.html
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04-28-2018, 05:47 PM
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2kool4skool
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Dash Fault Codes | Portal
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04-28-2018, 05:48 PM
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2kool4skool
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Any progress?
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