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.
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 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.
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!!!
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.
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.
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
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.
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
@@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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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?
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.
When mine started doing it I just disconnected to switch and moved the main cable from the input to the output side to bypass the relay. It's been a year-and-a-half now with no problems
@@lameyste I had the same issue. First I got the kill switch replaced. The truck would still act up even on the yard. I returned the kill switch, and bought the relay module. That fixed the problem. It's a10 minutes work and cost less then $100. Made in Austria by Mercedes. It's a faulty design, the water seeps into the module from the windshield and causes the shorting.
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
I had a 2011 freightliner Cas doing the same thing and they changed the wire harness no more problems. Now I've got another cascadia it's doing the same thing tonight
😮 5 years later this video is still helpful. Thanks for the video.
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.
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 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.
Thank you for making this video, it was the issue I had with my 2017 Freightliner Cascadia. Thank You Again and Many Blessings!!!
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!!!
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.
Thank you!! Because of your video I was able to fix my truck by myself,, that was the exact problem my truck had. Thanks again.
Glad it helped
I have same problem.Going to order new one.Nobody couldn't find this problem last 2 years.Thanks 🙏
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.
Mark Cooks is it hard for replacing?
Did your truck feel like it was pulling harder? Mine kinda feels like I can’t go up to 70. It also turns off randomly
@@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.
How much did you pay for the part ?
@@chrissuggs8521 sorry about the late response, but the part was about $200.00 from the dealership back then.
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
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.
Where you able to find out if it was the main pndb module?? Like this video says?? Just wondering because I’m having same problem now..
@@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.
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
Did it fix your problem?
Mine shut off as I was making a right turn, lost power steering almost ran into a pole. Stay safe fellas! Thanks for the video!
Today my truck started doing this I'm gonna check it out thank you so much brother!
Did it fix your truck?
@@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 🙂
Replaced mines just now...thanks for the video
Watched this video yesterday replaced the part today haven’t cut off since. Thank you
How much was the part I have the same problem on my 2012 cascadia
I owed a big hug to that guy, thanks.
This is happening to my 2016 freightliner. Great help!
Thank you so much because for your instructions I repaired my truck
I never had that problem..20 years out here(knock on wood)but good to know what to do if that happens..thanks for the info
Thank you very much I’ve been trying for a year to figure out what’s going on with my truck
Thanks for this video mate had this exact same fault on a argosy in west Australia
Thank you for the information! Well needed! 👍🏿👍🏿
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.
thank you for this ! I just had mine changed.... hope it cures the problem
Thanks so much is solved my problem I’m glad to see this video before I got to the dealership
Filmon Sium I am having the same problems what did you do please
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.
“Troubleshooting” means at least 3-5 hrs 500$ of electrical labor to “Find out a minor thing they know very well!””
Replacing pndb worked for my 2015 cascadia. Thanks for a good advice!
Anton Ryleev where is it located on the truck? I have a 2013 and freightliner said they can’t find it 😔
Worked for me. Thanks for the help..
This video saved me so much money lol I really do appreciate you for making it!
You're so welcome!
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.
@@fukupayme3i love it
Thx for the accurate info, its happen to me
Works 100 percent thank you very much
You're a genius. Thanks for saving me alot of bucks.
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.
did you ever cut open the relay? if so, did you make a video or take photo's of the inner bits?
I had this problem and replaced it back in 2020 and here we are in 2024 and it’s doing it again, two times today
Good move brother , same thing is happening in my 2000 freightliner fld
Thank you so much!! I think this is exactly what I need!!
They say water gets inside and damage it
Hey thank you for the info!!Been having the same issue. What is that specific part called?
Great video...thanks!!!
thanks 4 sharing, such a good video this is exact what I was look 4
It might be ECM. Unplug and check for oil... Oil damaged my ECM and it had the same symptoms
A lot of times it is the cut off switch by the driver seat and freightliner is aware if the problem and that same switch cause that module to go out.
Thank you very much that was a lot help I really appreciate it
Thanks for the info.
Thank you mane, that's the issue im having now!
Thanks God bless you....
Thank you sir I was freaking out
Isn’t there two of them on truck ? Next question how do you know which one is bad or just change both?
I got the same problem on my truck thanks man for the to telling solution 👏👏
Thank you brother
great video
Thank you so much
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.
Coolant doesn't make all the lights on the truck completely black out
the PNDB is most of the time the one to be fixed or replaced when truck dies while driving or idling.
@@jalenjamellable Dude said coolant lmfao
@@shmirbuchanan8673 trippin lol I don't know what type of truck he running lol
@@jalenjamellable Fam that had me dying when I came across his comment and your reply lolol
Thank you much for your help man
No problem 👍
They're usually called "contactors" when they're in that power range...
Alternator was changed as well as the module when I was done in by the bump. I have the kill switch I am going to try next
Good video thanks
HOW PNBD Stands for power net distribution module?
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?
Knocks out the cruise control too.
What about a international 9400i, would it be the same thing
If your truck starts flashing your trailer and dash light's the middle.maxie fuse is blown. You would do well to get a spare off ebay.
What about exact symptoms but no blinking light
Thanks 🙏
Thanks..very helpful..
Most welcome!
Thank you
I’m just wondering how much that module cost today?
Those air lines go to your service brake. If you move them and crack and brake easley they should be replaced.
Would this work on a 2008 freightliner Columbia ?
What is the price for that relay?
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
Cant check my ignition right now because need it on to run the inverter to cook dinner. My battery light is still on, not blinking so not that.
Somebody need to sue the fk out of Freightliner
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
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
Thank you!!
Welcome!
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
Did you solve the problem
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.
I got mine for $20. They installed it for free. It was too little work to even charge me.
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.
@@alongwang3582 yes completely fixed my issue. I bought the part new on ebay for less than 80 bucks.
What is the name of the part?
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
Which module is it?
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.
07 cleaned ignition.if it helps..shuts off and never on now
Do you just replace the PNB or does it require some sort of configuration afterwards?
Straight replace
Thk u sir
My 2015 freightliner cascadia shuts off while idling for 5 mins. Could it that module?
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
Ty ty ty ty👍👍👍👍
I was about to change this out, then I realize I have a second one of those under my cab above my fuel tank. I'm in a 2015 freightliner cascadia
What was the problem? Got a 2017 cascadia
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?
rp currey 368.00
About $650. You got to replace
$250.00
rp currey $353 I was quoted from dealership in Oregon
How much is the PNDB $$$$
save my ass to time's now . you are the man
How long ago did you changed that part? Did it fixed the problem cuz I have the same problem on mine.
3-4 months ago. Problem solved. Never shut off by itself after replacing it
@@provostmotorsportstrucking2298 ok I'll replace it this weekend thanks
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.
Will this make truck throw all kinds of codes as well?
Not usually
When mine started doing it I just disconnected to switch and moved the main cable from the input to the output side to bypass the relay.
It's been a year-and-a-half now with no problems
I don't get it. Disconnecting this unit or the switch. Which switch did you disconnect?
@@c.knoxville5998 the kill switch I'm assuming
Can you do a vid or post photos on how to do this
@@lameyste I had the same issue. First I got the kill switch replaced. The truck would still act up even on the yard. I returned the kill switch, and bought the relay module. That fixed the problem. It's a10 minutes work and cost less then $100. Made in Austria by Mercedes. It's a faulty design, the water seeps into the module from the windshield and causes the shorting.
@@c.knoxville5998 nice. Are you referring to the pndb module? Cost less than $100? Where did you get it from?
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
Replace the entire fuse box, not just the fuse *
I had a 2011 freightliner Cas doing the same thing and they changed the wire harness no more problems. Now I've got another cascadia it's doing the same thing tonight
Hello! Do u know which harness was been replaced?
Have ran across this a time or two. First time was a bitch to figure out. Now it’s the first thing to look at.
What happen when it doesn’t turn back on? Should I still replace there and start with that?
Could have other problems