No Jake Brakes 2015 Cascadia

Faulty bunk switch causes all kinds of problems.

[@dirtycasper]

The music and your narration made me want to cry

[@luashelton9320]

Thank you ! I was traumatized by Cascadia lights and engine brake flakiness 3 years ago . Kissed the ground when they put me in a 60 Series glider ! Still have nightmares about being skunked by this very issue. But I feel empowered by this gem of knowledge

[@LatrellDaGod]

I am fuming mad right now. Had this same exact issue but my flashers were blinking and wouldn’t cut off as well. All after a heavy rain. I spent over $3k getting this 🤬 fixed. Got the flashers stopped but I’ve been riding the past 6 months with no bunk lights and no jakes only to come across this video at 2am this morning. Idk how I got here to see this but thank you. I got up out my bed and tried this and it worked. I thought it was a serious electrical issues which is what the dealer said. I have never been so ready to fight somebody in my life than I am right now! Will never buy another freightliner in my life!

[@RolandCaston]

I'm glad the video helped you. The guys at Prime's shop really know their stuff. I was stumped.

[@ryanhearnjr.8183]

The problem isn’t the bunk switches itself; it’s the AC vent above it, it’s causing moisture to drip down on the bunk switches causing short after short, take the bunk switches off immediately after. Short and you’ll see water on the switches. It’s a bad set up. You can silicone the switches after they are dry and re plug them in, or if it’s too late and bunk switches are shot due to getting too wet, silicone new wires or you’ll have same issue.

[@MrDaffola]

Thank you Roland. I just did this to my 2013 Freightliner and it worked. Im in Florida now tryna make it back to California with this load and go home for acouple of days. My engine brake was not working but thanks to you i fixed it. I did exactly what you said. Thanks again!!

[@RolandCaston]

I'm glad it helped you

[@kylegambill6251]

It worked on my 2012 cascadia exactly word for word as he described. Knocked my socks of with how awesome it was to find this video. Was looking for the fix for the parked regen and found the answer to all the other gremlins. Thank you a million times over sir!!!!

[@RolandCaston]

I'm glad it helped you

[@anatoliys8109]

@@RolandCaston Hi do u remember if yellow light was on on engine brake ?

[@jaicard2032]

You really helped me with this video I kept taking my truck to the shop, no code 🤔 I followed your advice and it’s back to normal Thanks for your help!!

[@RolandCaston]

I'm really glad that it helped you.

[@JuanMendoza-mb7pn]

This video just help me right now. Thank you so much brother for sharing it with me and everyone else. God bless you always amen

[@donovanmcfarlane2197]

Thanks for this helpful tip. Having this problem and I'm being told it will cost an arm and a leg to be repaired. Heading to my truck right now to do this. Thanks again bro.

[@RolandCaston]

Did it work for you?

[@Rigmaster33]

God bless you driver,did exactly that. Freightliner Cascadia 2014 and BOOOM! problem fix. LoL This been bugging me for two day. It shows on my truck as an engine issue but all it was is that the engine was not receiving the signal from the switch. Just order the rear switch. Thanks again

[@RolandCaston]

I'm glad that sharing my experience has helped you. Please click the like button and subscribe to my channel

[@billpchajek3744]

I was driving through the Canadian Rockies and my Jake's stopped working. This fixed it . Much thanks

[@RolandCaston]

I'm glad it helped

[@shatteredsquare]

You probably saved me $1k+ in diagnostic ass pain a year ago with this video. My bunk switch in the back had burned a trace from condensation, being right under the AC vent. Replaced switch, sealed switch box with clear tape. Engine brake and switches started working again, no more shorts. WHO TF HAS AN ENGINE BRAKE OF A $150K PIECE OF EQUIPMENT ON THE SAME CIRCUIT AS A BUNK MOOD LIGHT??!!

[@RolandCaston]

It's called multiplexing. It's very common with computer controlled vehicles. Often even the lighting circuits are routed through a computer.

[@RolandCaston]

I'm glad that the video helped you. But in reality you can thank the technician at Prime Inc.

[@mattberg916]

Absolute gold! Thank you for posting this. Still works on a 17 cascadia too. I found condensation from a/c vent above the bunk switches put a little green death on the plugs behind the switches. Of course Freightliner can't sell you a new plug, just the whole damn harness. Gonna hit em with some CRC when I get home and probably silicone

[@ElplebeTex]

We’re you able to fix your issue? Thanks in advance!!

[@mattberg916]

@@ElplebeTex never got back to it! Lol

[@ElplebeTex]

@@mattberg916 fixed mine, wasn’t the one in the sleeper but one on the dash. Had some green death on the power connector. Replaced the whole module and Bessel hood as new.

[@dougssemi-retiredlife9690]

By the way the music was like Motel 6 in the background we'll leave the light on for you

[@Gstarxpress]

Doug Merrills funny 😄😆

[@fighter4christ7]

We’ll leave the engine light on for you

[@Humanscale800]

I had the same problem and it was driving me crazy because alarm wont stop as soon as I put it to gear. Thank you Sir.

[@RolandCaston]

I'm glad the info helped you.

[@eddiealexander9271]

u sharing your video I got results for not spend one penny thank you very much again

[@99jivvity]

I had no turn signals, no engine brake, no brake lights and no switches. It was 1 fuse for the "modular switch field" that you're looking at. I was trying to fix a power outlet issue and didn't put that one back.

[@tirekiller1952]

99jivvity was that in the Sam cab panel behind the glove box?

[@KORA0521]

Thanks for the video.. Help alto.. Most at time is that swich control.. From Tepic nayarit México.. Working on cascada 2017

[@rjh1900]

I have a 2017 and mine was doing this also... And sure enough it was the same fix for mine. THANKS

[@hennybennett4037]

Thank you very much for this I just fixed this very quickly because of your video

[@oneilbryant3974]

Thank you so much this fix my problem I went to several mechanics even the dealership no one could find the problem I would love to send you a little something to buy beer

[@RolandCaston]

I'm glad it helped you.

[@orangesnowday]

When I first tried this I pulled out the wrong unit. I thought it was the engine break cluster so no luck. Never had the engine break work in this truck. No Jake light on the dash.Today my bunk cluster started to go out on 2 lights in the back.i read it's from the condensation and sure enough my ac pipe is soaked. I'm parked so I don't know if the engine break will work.

[@enriquemarrero6165]

Wow my problem was that I couldn’t do a Rgen and my check engines started to turn on till it actually turn my engine off . After looking around in you tube I did the same thing this man did exes my air switch was located at right of it. I took Out the bunk bed air out and I was able to to my Regine . Thanks for that video probably safe a few hundred dollars.

[@RolandCaston]

I'm really glad it helped you with your problem.

[@fighter4christ7]

Man such a shame… I have the SAME EXACT issue here. Did what you have done and more and cannot reverse it. Any info is appreciated: No engine brake or cruise control Flashers rear and sides stay on No dome light 2016 freightliner Cascadia 13 speed manual. Can’t find any blown fuses, have unplugged and cleaned a bunch of sensors with battery relay off.

[@williamnanthavong116]

I’m having same issue with my truck. I have a daycab tho with no bunk switch. My engine brake switch and regen switch and utility switch not working.

[@josegeorge9784]

Thank you for sharing! This video was very helpful.

[@RolandCaston]

Thank you for the kind word

[@josephbekas4072]

You saved my life Thanks for this video

[@RolandCaston]

"Saved your life" is a bit extreme but you're welcome

[@Jandres.gil_]

Omg I have to try this my engine brake doesn’t work at all I have to use my brakes going down hill

[@stuartmiranda7413]

I think you just saved us a couple hundred $$ THANK YOU 🤩😃 !!!

[@RolandCaston]

Stuart Miranda I'm glad it helped you.

[@RolandCaston]

Stuart Miranda I'm glad it helped you.

[@dougssemi-retiredlife9690]

Stuart Miranda at $140 an hour with a minimum of 2 hours yeah they saved a lot of money

[@TheUpwardbound1]

Thanks alot man this really helped me alot. God bless

[@OneHonestCritic]

Damn I still can’t get the control thing to come out. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@steveerpelding6415]

05 13 2022 Thank you, Thank you, thank you.

[@RolandCaston]

I happy for you. A most aggravating issue.

[@LuisGerardoGómez-b9e]

Me sirvió de mucho tu video gracias

[@TheSirfutur]

In Europe we sometimes have similar problem with that switch in Mercedes Actros 😜 This switch is a small computer 😈

[@dougssemi-retiredlife9690]

That was really helpful and it works

[@Eduardomiramar22]

My didn’t have all that wiring but It had wires similar to what you show here but on my didn’t work at all

[@kevincurtis411]

Thanks

[@RolandCaston]

When I saw the mechanic fix my truck I knew I needed to share this. I was totally baffled by this problem. I'm glad it helped you.

[@veganwilliamdotyfreshour3665]

It did it I’ll check more! Now how to keep the chloride graying away ... eat less or cleanse with celery cucumber... also exercise helped.

[@RolandCaston]

What are you talking about?

[@christevelab]

I had this exact issue. But I replaced the bunk switch first

[@joelclapham1975]

You dont have a jake brake ,you have an exhaust brake. The difference is a jake opens intake valve continually and an exhaust brake is back pressure ... big difference

[@RolandCaston]

You are not very well informed. The Detroit Diesel DD15 uses the Jacobs (jake) brand engine compression brake. demanddetroit.com/engines/dd15/

[@norbertdx]

Seriously, are you gonna nitpick? In that case don't forget the 3rd type of assist brake it rare but in the transmission.

[@rocanroller85]

why you have to find problem where's not a problem..

[@yoban360]

What’s the name of this harness or cable when ordering, someone please?

[@RolandCaston]

It's not the harness. In most cases, it's the switch in the bunk.

[@bikramjitsingh4040]

You are the life saver 👍👍

[@jd4092]

Saved me. Thanks

[@franciscoramirez5394]

What if i have the same problem with a daycab sir? What should i do?

[@nathan00campbell]

did you ever get this one answered.

[@mikea8927]

Is it the same for a daycab 2015 frieghtliner cascadia d13? My regen button doesn't want to work and also my engine break.. please any advice would really be appreciated thanks in advance..

[@Marcusf250]

What about on a 2010 the wiring is different

[@RolandCaston]

I do not know.

[@Marcusf250]

Painfully slow video. Were you on a 34 hour or what

[@RolandCaston]

5 seconds short of 6 minutes. That amount of time can't be logged. Go sit down and shut up.

[@RolandCaston]

You haven't made a single video. Yea, shut up.

[@bensonndungu5521]

Fk the music

[@RolandCaston]

Thanks for watching

[@joelnegrete1769]

Just wanted to say thank you for the video help me lots . Thank you sir . God bless you

[@terribenfield3289]

Awesome video. I followed what you did exactly and now everything works. Thank you so much. BTW, I have a 2014 Cascadia.

[@RolandCaston]

Im glad it helped you

[@ozhdez1007]

Is your cascadia a day cab??... because i have the same problem but I have a day cab. Hopefully it works on mine

[@Mikeey_Mike]

Thank you sir!!!! Worked on my 2016 Cascadia Day Cab!! You’re awesome!!

[@needhamwilliams3133]

This video was extremely helpful as straight to the point appreciate what you did here now not like some of the videos that I was watching trying to figure this out you were straight to the point and very clear

[@commodorerook3797]

If everything works BUT the jake brake, check the button on the stearing wheel! That overrides the rocker switch!!

[@cdw4epco]

James Miller thanks for this

[@nw3603]

Thank u!!

[@JohnGoldBunny]

Omg you saved my life haha I did not know I had that button I been going downhill without the jake brake

[@dontrustwhiteyevery1]

@@JohnGoldBunny hahah idiot!

[@truckingwithcliff]

My truck just started having this issue found your video unplugged it and just like advertised it temporarily fixed the issue however I have 2 switches in my bunk 1 for the top lights and 1 for the bottom lights. Which do you believe is the culprit.

[@santielcrak989]

thank you very much I was about to go crazy with this problem 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@RolandCaston]

santi el crak Makes me happy to help

[@brandonqtu]

Same here

[@ELCHINOFIT]

Haha thank u for the Lil trick to open it up I was thinking of removing the whole thing 😂

[@deangrant850]

Thanks for this video it helped alot

[@johnalexander1261]

Thanks man that worked on my 2016

[@hastpindersingh2861]

Thanks so much for share this video I fix same problem my self today really appreciate 🙏🙏

[@RolandCaston]

I'm glad it helped

[@bigslim1553]

My question is, did it work immediately, or did you let the truck sit for a while, ???

[@RolandCaston]

@@bigslim1553 immediately

[@byoung139]

Thank you.

[@somwach]

You just save me a lot of time thanks for sharing

[@RolandCaston]

I'm glad that it helped.

[@bikramjitsingh4040]

Had same problem with my 2017 cascadia . I watched your video and and yes u are right . I unplugged the wire from the switch and now I got jake brake working now . Thank you sooo much for posting the video. 👍👍👍👍

[@MahA-pr7kr]

all the sleeper light stopped working and some switch in the dashboard stopped working engine light comes on Freightliner Cascadia 2016 I'm just guessing dont know what I do Thank You

[@shatteredsquare]

This is the soundtrack to insanity. Also, this video is priceless. My whole truck was doing a dance party disco today, no jake, no switches, no nothing. Lights going crazy. Right after a bad rain. On and off all day.

[@yoban360]

Did you do this and did it work?

[@shatteredsquare]

@@yoban360 hell yes it worked. the switches were fine, condensation had made the wall box that holds the switches arc across two of the prongs where they come out of the board to plug into the switch, switches for the cab dome lights. Got a new box, same old switches, wrapped the box in clear tape before putting it back in, no problems since july 2018. I want to know how in tf a cab light accessory circuit can kill the mf engine brake and marker lights, that's bs on another level

[@yoban360]

@@shatteredsquare I wanted to ask you because we had a bad rain day yesterday and my truck is literally acting how you described it in the comment. Lights acting up, beeping sound, etc. I’m scared somehow rain got in and got on the modules. But when you got the new one, did you change it yourself? I can imagine taking my truck to the shop, will cost me.

[@yoban360]

@@shatteredsquare what’s the name of the harness when you ordered it, please?

[@shatteredsquare]

@@yoban360 no harness, it's the bunk switches for the bunk lights in the sleeper, the black box that holds them in the wall, a little black plastic rectangle. the box comes out with two tabs on the side then you pull out the switches like legos. my switch box had shorted across a trace inside. Put the old switches in a new box, gtg.

[@jacklucero972]

wait boss so just disconnected and leave it unplugged or replaced the switch ????

[@RolandCaston]

Never got around to replacing the switch

[@jacklucero972]

so just unplug it and leave it unplugged ??

[@mrrexster829]

Do I do this while the truck is on?

[@RolandCaston]

Does not matter. I hope it fixes your problem

[@anyimiguel]

GOD BLESS YOU SIR... I HAVE ONE QUESTION, WHICH SWITCH SHOULD I REPLACE, THE REAR OR THE ONE IN THE FRONT?

[@RolandCaston]

Rear

[@justbeforethereturnofchris2393]

That music ,not cool

[@dorispotthast1114]

Awesome! Thanks so much! You saved me a lot of time and money.

[@jackschissler255]

That is typical of Freightliner. They make school busses in the same crappy form to

[@RolandCaston]

Most all vehicles these days multiplex the wiring systems. Sure makes electronic diagnosis difficult for the do it yourselfers.

[@MrBubinski777]

New trucks are absolute garbage

[@misaelguerrero237]

Mine dos not have that wire

[@jessewilliams2402]

Pull the plug and engine break started working again god bless and thank you.

[@RolandCaston]

You are very welcome. I was equally surprised

[@brandonqtu]

Thank you very much for sharing. I just got the same problem with my 2014 cascadia. Again thank you.

[@RolandCaston]

I'm glad it helped you.

[@ghostbuilder3187]

Good video

[@josephmccoy306]

This video just saved me at least 300 dollars. I was at the dealership waiting on them to look at the truck and found this video. All the same problems. Only difference was, the wire I needed to disconnect was one slot over (2014). Problem solved. Ordered the bunk light switch, it's 27.00 dollars.

[@RolandCaston]

I'm glad my video helped. Please help me by subscribing, sharing and liking the video. Thanks for watching.

[@ryanhearnjr.8183]

The AC vent above the bunk switch drips water right on the switches. So it’s gonna happen again. You can protect the wires but if you have the problem again, take the bunk switches off ASAP and see if they’re wet, mine were.

[@rmpob1]

Had the same issue number of times. Killing the power at the door entirely allows the computer to reset. Inadvertently left bunk AC on and caused trip. Killed the power toying with fuses and corrected trip.

[@CowboyFan814]

What do you mean by killing the power at the door?

[@rmpob1]

Battery disconnect. Turn to off. Wait a few seconds and turn back to on.

[@michaelstaton6833]

It worked got all my stuff working thax!!!

[@RolandCaston]

I'm glad it helped you. That was the shop at Prime Inc. in Springfield, MO. A lot of folks talk crap about Prime but my experience was they are one of the most professional bunch of folks I've ever been involved with.

[@tirekiller1952]

Didn’t work on my ‘13 Cascadia. Must be something else. ☹️

[@doniny5040]

Tire Killer Did you fix it

[@doniny5040]

I have a same problem

[@tirekiller1952]

Yes sir. Turn the master cut off switch off wait about 30 seconds and then turn it back on. Fixed my problem. Good luck

[@doniny5040]

Thanks

[@chrisjones3620]

Any clues for a Columbia

[@RolandCaston]

Chris Jones....sorry. But I don't.

[@chrisjones3620]

Roland Caston ok thanks

[@danmorrow8338]

Loose the stupid music