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.
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!!!
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.
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.
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.
Thanks for this information mate. This just happened to me while I was driving on the I 15 southbound in Utah. Heading home. Will get it replaced tomorrow.
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
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 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 🙂
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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?
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
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.
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
Quick question?? Should truck just shut off with power still to the truck or does the whole truck lose power ? My truck just dies but still have all the power to all components it only has done it twice with like a 10-hour gap in between
@@provostmotorsportstrucking2298 ok I bought a new pndb box I'll see what it does my truck will die and start up seconds later but I would not loose power to anything
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.
Mine when I got a bump the stop engine light come on than 3 min later engine dies cuts off. Than 2 min later I start back up and it runs for 10 min and does it again when I hit a small bump. Any ideas? Appreciate it
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
Can anyone help me.... I changed my ignition switch because, when I turn off the truck.. the A/C fan , DEF fuel gauge light blinks and the ignition buzzer is on. So I have to turn off the kill switch in order to shutdown all power.. No buzzer going off and A/C fan running.. Any ideas is well appreciated.
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
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
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
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
This happened to me about 2 years ago. Shitty Austrian built crap. The cover doesn't seal properly, water gets in, it causes issues. Mercedes is the worst manufacturer. Everything is cheap built, service dependent.
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.
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.
My 2014 cascadia does the same thing while driving and while idling I took it to the shop they told me it was the computer module they charge me 2k to fix it and its still doing the same thing.
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.
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.
😮 5 years later this video is still helpful. Thanks for the 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!!!
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.
Thank you!! I was planning to just buy another truck lol ! Now my huge headache went away 👍🏼
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.
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
Thanks for the video sir. It just happend to me twice in one hour. I just got to pilote to see what’s going on and found your video. Appreciate ✌️🙏
Thanks for this information mate. This just happened to me while I was driving on the I 15 southbound in Utah. Heading home. Will get it replaced tomorrow.
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 owed a big hug to that guy, thanks.
I have same problem.Going to order new one.Nobody couldn't find this problem last 2 years.Thanks 🙏
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!
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!””
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?
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 🙂
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
This is happening to my 2016 freightliner. Great help!
Thank you for making this video, it was the issue I had with my 2017 Freightliner Cascadia. Thank You Again and Many Blessings!!!
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
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.
Replaced mines just now...thanks for the video
Thank you very much I’ve been trying for a year to figure out what’s going on with my truck
thank you for this ! I just had mine changed.... hope it cures the problem
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
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
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 😔
Works 100 percent thank you very much
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.
Hey thank you for the info!!Been having the same issue. What is that specific part called?
Thx for the accurate info, its happen to me
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
Worked for me. Thanks for the help..
You're a genius. Thanks for saving me alot of bucks.
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.
I’m just wondering how much that module cost today?
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
HOW PNBD Stands for power net distribution module?
Thank you so much
What about exact symptoms but no blinking light
Knocks out the cruise control too.
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
Thank you brother
Welcome 😀
did you ever cut open the relay? if so, did you make a video or take photo's of the inner bits?
Thank you sir I was freaking out
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.
Those air lines go to your service brake. If you move them and crack and brake easley they should be replaced.
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
Thank you so much!! I think this is exactly what I need!!
They say water gets inside and damage it
Thank you mane, that's the issue im having now!
Thanks for the info.
Thank you very much that was a lot help I really appreciate it
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
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.
Thank you
Your welcome
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 much for your help man
No problem 👍
Somebody need to sue the fk out of Freightliner
Quick question?? Should truck just shut off with power still to the truck or does the whole truck lose power ? My truck just dies but still have all the power to all components it only has done it twice with like a 10-hour gap in between
Truck loses all power for a second or two
@@provostmotorsportstrucking2298 ok I bought a new pndb box I'll see what it does my truck will die and start up seconds later but I would not loose power to anything
Thanks God bless you....
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
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.
Mine when I got a bump the stop engine light come on than 3 min later engine dies cuts off. Than 2 min later I start back up and it runs for 10 min and does it again when I hit a small bump. Any ideas? Appreciate it
They're usually called "contactors" when they're in that power range...
My 2015 freightliner cascadia shuts off while idling for 5 mins. Could it that module?
Isn’t there two of them on truck ? Next question how do you know which one is bad or just change both?
What happen when it doesn’t turn back on? Should I still replace there and start with that?
Could have other problems
I got the same problem on my truck thanks man for the to telling solution 👏👏
Which module is it?
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
Can anyone help me.... I changed my ignition switch because, when I turn off the truck.. the A/C fan , DEF fuel gauge light blinks and the ignition buzzer is on. So I have to turn off the kill switch in order to shutdown all power.. No buzzer going off and A/C fan running.. Any ideas is well appreciated.
That sounds like a Sam cab card issue, they get wet and cause all kinds of crazy issues like that. It's behind your glove box $2200.00 at Freightliner
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 *
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
Thanks 🙏
Power nut distribution module
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?
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
Good video thanks
This happened to me about 2 years ago. Shitty Austrian built crap. The cover doesn't seal properly, water gets in, it causes issues. Mercedes is the worst manufacturer. Everything is cheap built, service dependent.
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
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?
07 cleaned ignition.if it helps..shuts off and never on now
We are having a similar issue but bought the part and the truck is not starting. Is there any other problem that could be the cause?
Hello! Have ur truck issue solved? I replaced my PNDB but not solved.
great video
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
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.
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?
Thank you!!
Welcome!
I have same problem my truck stuck 2 in week no body knows wht wrong
Do you just replace the PNB or does it require some sort of configuration afterwards?
Straight replace
Thk u sir
Where’s the best place to purchase the module?
Dealer
Ok. Thanks
Does anyone know if replacing is absolutely necessary? He said there’s fuses in there maybe one of them burned out ?
I have same issue. PNDB replaced did not solve it. Might be connection at PNDB
Would this work on a 2008 freightliner Columbia ?
My 2014 cascadia does the same thing while driving and while idling I took it to the shop they told me it was the computer module they charge me 2k to fix it and its still doing the same thing.
Hello! Has ur issue been solved? Is the $2k for MCM or CPC? Might be wiring harness problem.