Ali Carmona Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 hello, I have a Mack CX613 2001 with e7 engine, the truck has problems of boost preasure, sometimes it works normally with 30psi or more, but most of the time the pressure drops between 25-20psi, we already check the turbo and it is in perfect condition, change the joints of the turbo pipes, change the metal hose that goes from the air compressor and passes behind the engine, every time we do something it improves a little, but after 2 days of being operating, the psi again go down to 20-25psi, plus it is remarkable the lack of power when this happens, plus I noticed that sometimes the engine shuts down when I go on the road and I have to stop, remove the ignition key and when I try to turn it on, it lights without any problem, but the symptoms of low boost are not solved, also is good to mention that the pressure of the oil is also in between 40-50psi when operating temperature, the engine is getting worst really slowly but gradually if someone knows the reason of these problems and why they are generated, I would be grateful to guide me in what I can do to solve the problem. Thank you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55834-mack-truck-e7-cx613-2001-low-boost-intermittent/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackpro Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Is it a 460 HP with the wastegate turbo? M Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55834-mack-truck-e7-cx613-2001-low-boost-intermittent/#findComment-416673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Carmona Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 I really do t know, I bought this truck 1 year ago, I was driver for the company before and it was running great but now is happening this. How do I know if it’s what you’re asking me? Where can I check that?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55834-mack-truck-e7-cx613-2001-low-boost-intermittent/#findComment-416681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Go to the right side of the engine if the turbo has little tin slave cylinder bolted to the bottom it is a waste gated turbo! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55834-mack-truck-e7-cx613-2001-low-boost-intermittent/#findComment-416690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Carmona Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55834-mack-truck-e7-cx613-2001-low-boost-intermittent/#findComment-416697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Carmona Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 Yes it is a e7- 460Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55834-mack-truck-e7-cx613-2001-low-boost-intermittent/#findComment-416698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Carmona Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55834-mack-truck-e7-cx613-2001-low-boost-intermittent/#findComment-416699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackpro Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 You got a regular ETECH 460 engine, not a CCRS 460 which is good in this case. Late 2001-2003 were CCRS ETECH engines. These were improved versions of the engine you have now. The ones that were 460 HP had a waste gate turbo that’s caused lots of boost pressure issues. Lucky you don’t have that engine. The engine you do have is known for cracked and leaking intake manifold gaskets . They now make steel core gaskets that correct this. Yours really sounds like there might be some electrical issues though. Is the red X or yellow lighting bolt come on the dash when the issue occurs? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55834-mack-truck-e7-cx613-2001-low-boost-intermittent/#findComment-416705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Carmona Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 You mean this?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55834-mack-truck-e7-cx613-2001-low-boost-intermittent/#findComment-416706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Carmona Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 It’s also the abs light on, but this orange light of the lightning it’s been always on since I first started driving this truck about 2 years ago, well when I turn it on only. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55834-mack-truck-e7-cx613-2001-low-boost-intermittent/#findComment-416707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 (edited) So You need to find out why its on now See if there are any related engine codes causing a de rate ! also I don't know what kind of work u do However looking a the pic just an observation the turbo appears to have been getting a bit warm indicating a boost leak a split in the after cooler or gaskets as Pro Mentioned! U may have repaired this issue with the things you have already done! You need to see what codes it has logged that MAY reveal more !I agree with Pro It could indeed be a wire issue! Edited February 26, 2019 by fjh Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55834-mack-truck-e7-cx613-2001-low-boost-intermittent/#findComment-416729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Carmona Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 Thanks very much I’ll work on this things and I’ll let you all know if the problem got resolved. Thanks againSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55834-mack-truck-e7-cx613-2001-low-boost-intermittent/#findComment-416766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 You can pull active "blink codes" with the cruise control. Easy to do, procedure should be spelled out somewhere on here. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55834-mack-truck-e7-cx613-2001-low-boost-intermittent/#findComment-416889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Carmona Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 Would it be worth it to rebuild the engine? Or thinking to buy another truck? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55834-mack-truck-e7-cx613-2001-low-boost-intermittent/#findComment-416946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1965 Posted March 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2019 Why would you rebuild it? It isn’t wore out just some of the time. Just got to troubleshoot it & fix it. Buy another truck & you'll eventually have same problem. All of them have problems, just got to fix it from time to time. If you don’t like the fixing buy you new 1 & trade before warranty goes out. Have you done what these great fellows have asked? 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55834-mack-truck-e7-cx613-2001-low-boost-intermittent/#findComment-416947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Carmona Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 No I haven’t done them yet, I’m just wondering I don’t have to much time in this business and I have many questions yet, and I just want to be prevented because there was a mechanic who told me that maybe I’ll need a rebuild so I don’t know if he wants to get my money or if he is serious. But thanks very much for your advices.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55834-mack-truck-e7-cx613-2001-low-boost-intermittent/#findComment-416972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 10 hours ago, Ali Carmona said: No I haven’t done them yet, I’m just wondering I don’t have to much time in this business and I have many questions yet, and I just want to be prevented because there was a mechanic who told me that maybe I’ll need a rebuild so I don’t know if he wants to get my money or if he is serious. But thanks very much for your advices. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk If he hasn't pulled you're engine codes and told you what they are he's a dipshit. Go to the truck, turn key on, don't start engine. If lightning bolt stays on, you have an Active Fault code. With cruise control off, hold down set/decel button for 3 seconds. Lightning bolt will blink a 2 digit number to you. Write it down. Each set/decel triggers computer to give you one code, if there's multiple active fault codes you need to hold set/decel again to draw the next code. Keep pulling codes til you've gotten all of them. Post codes here, I have a Mack manual that lists all the codes. If one of the codes is serious the eecu will limit power to prevent serious damage to the engine. Could be a simple sensor failing. An engine rebuild doesn't fix electronic problems, it just fixes the mechanicals, which might be perfectly fine. Don't throw money at a problem you haven't diagnosed. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55834-mack-truck-e7-cx613-2001-low-boost-intermittent/#findComment-417006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 I had an 01 etech 400 that had ABS codes, there was some way to get the codes blinked for that too, but I don't recall. Get me the engine codes and I'll look into ABS codes in the meantime. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55834-mack-truck-e7-cx613-2001-low-boost-intermittent/#findComment-417007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Carmona Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 Ok I going all this codes 21 - 42 - 25 - 26 - 24 - 31 - 14I really don’t have any idea of what it means!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55834-mack-truck-e7-cx613-2001-low-boost-intermittent/#findComment-417198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 2-1 engine coolant temperature sensor 4-2 fan clutch output 2-5 front drive axle oil temperature sensor 2-6 rear drive axle oil temperature sensor 2-4 transmission oil temperature sensor 3-1 exhaust temperature sensor 1-4 ambient air temperature sensor Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55834-mack-truck-e7-cx613-2001-low-boost-intermittent/#findComment-417226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Go to your Mack dealer and order V-MAC III Service Manual #8-211 and ETECH Engine Service Manual #5-106 8-211 has all the blink codes, the procedure to get codes, and how to diagnose the code fault. 5-106 has all the mechanical information on the engine, including sensor locations. Great intro section in it to give you how the computer runs everything. If it were my truck, I'd use the books to go through and change all those sensors. 4-2 is possibly a faulty Fan Clutch Solenoid. You should have some fun with knocking out those codes, I'll bet that faulty exhaust temp sensor and the ambient air sensor is your boost problem. Failing sensors are telling the computer the EGT are hotter than they really are, and so the computer is cutting back on the throttle. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55834-mack-truck-e7-cx613-2001-low-boost-intermittent/#findComment-417230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Carmona Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 Is there anyway that I can erase the codes once I change the sensors?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55834-mack-truck-e7-cx613-2001-low-boost-intermittent/#findComment-417243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Don't need to. They'll become inactive faults, and the light will go off. Light only comes on for Active faults. Sensors tweak the voltage on the circuit, which the computer uses to determine what's going on. It throws a fault code when the voltage in a circuit goes outside the programmed voltage range. When voltage comes back into the proper range, the active fault is no longer present, so the light will turn off. Assuming there's no other active faults. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55834-mack-truck-e7-cx613-2001-low-boost-intermittent/#findComment-417244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Hopefully the problem is the sensors and not the wiring harness going bad. Vmac III book tells how to test the circuits to determine where the problem is, wiring or sensor. Sensors are easy to replace, that's where I'd start. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55834-mack-truck-e7-cx613-2001-low-boost-intermittent/#findComment-417245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I’d check & make sure all your lubricants are full Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55834-mack-truck-e7-cx613-2001-low-boost-intermittent/#findComment-417246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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