How To Manual Regen A Freightliner

I could not find any videos to do this on my 2015 Freightliner Cascadia. I decided to put this up so that,1. I can remember how to do it later and 2. Maybe others are needing this for this particular tractor as well.

[@EnligUlv]

Common complaint: my tractor’s EF dash indicator is lit up but I can’t get the engine to regenerate the trapped exhaust.
Not good. In time that dash light will go from solid amber to blinking amber and then to solid red… and you can’t move.
Often, the system won’t initiate because of a possibility of two reasons…
1) the exhaust filter needs to be disassembled by a mechanic and cleaned (these filters are reusable), and/or
2) a leaky gasket (filter housing-exhaust pipe) is allowing cool air in circumventing the required build up of pressure and heat which initiates the regen process.

[@TheJoeBeshai]

Im a new truck driver I just started a couple months ago. They put me in a different truck that has that button. I have a RGEN button but I drive an automatic. What is the purpose of it exactly in an automatic. I'm assuming it has something to do with parking break compression?

[@АлександрХалин-т2е]

May I usk you.
How about automatic transmission?
They no clutch?
Thanks

[@veganwilliamdotyfreshour3665]

I’m so serious! Saved you a regen tool 139.00 bucks.. but you should get that noregon jpro it can remove the govern and other stuff important.

[@blacklovely1746]

omg perfect thanks so much it really works it just did it for me😊

[@pb02asr26]

Thanks for saving my time i was worried drivers around me said i broke down and will take 1 day to be fixed and about 10 hours to service call.

[@MissLive91011]

Ughhh thanks so much! So simple and easy and it worked for me as well. Appreciate it driver 🙌🏽

[@cesarcastillo9561]

Didn’t work

[@lioncat52302]

Didn’t work and I tried it multiple times with 2 different trucks

[@sharrelson3344]

I guess it only works with the light on trying to do a forced one and not working

[@UsedFieroParts]

correct... i have noticed i can't do a forced manual regen unless the light is on.

[@TurboTitan840hp]

Quick and to the point, thx!

[@johnny7121]

ok, I keep doing this, but in low gear while driving, the light shows up, and gets smelly in the truck. then after a while, it goes away...
(I had my PDF filter replaced, costs about 5.000) but still...

[@johnny7121]

before I had the PDF replaced, the smell was so much worse while driving and idling...now it happens rarelu, like, every day or so.

[@alpizzle2963]

Definitely helped

[@rubenmarquez9966]

Thank you! It worked for me my friend I was troubling to regen. Thank you!

[@Hellokinni]

And how do you do it on an Automatic transmission

[@eastcoasttrucking2075]

Same here I need help too Auto

[@makincash3337]

Put your foot on your brake. Put in d or r. With foot still on brake put back in N. Keep foot on brake and finish the video. It may take a couple trys to get the timing right

[@UsedFieroParts]

Thanks for the info...I hope those tips work for those with Auto.

[@kenkeliba2639]

Thank you

[@philgaines8883]

Appreciate it bro

[@hyperion_style]

Currently watching your video, broken down on the side of the highway. Thanks for saving my ass.

[@vladimirfontaine1868]

Thanks!

[@ggraham9909]

Question for you. What happens if your parked at a truck stop and the truck starts to regen automatically while on my reset? It happened to me, I just interrupted it and shut it down because I had trucks parked beside me. Could you give me advice?

[@UsedFieroParts]

To be honest, the truck "should" regen automatically on its own. Most of the time it happens while driving and you never notice it. It was possible that it was ready to do a regen while at the truck stop next to other trucks... but I'm willing to bet that it would have been a natural cycle that was not going to go for several minutes.
It was fine to stop it from doing what it "wanted" but hopefully it did it on its own later. If not, don't worry as you can still do a manual regen cycle if you wish or when/if the regen light comes on during your travels.
Thanks for looking out for the possibility of other surrounding vehicles being in any danger. Better to be safe than sorry.

[@ggraham9909]

@@UsedFieroParts thank you for your expertise. It ended up happening the next time I did a reset. I just let it do it's thing. Only lasted about 15-20 minutes. Now I know what to expect. Thanks again. Be blessed.

[@supergonzalez0021]

Heck yeah buddy this help me out 👍🏽

[@kaseyhicks697]

If it doesn't work it could be a dozer valve

[@chefchiro]

Thank you very much brother. You lifesaver.

[@robbag2045]

Thanks from a green driver. Worked perfectly

[@luissaenz1809]

Thanks for this video it helped me get out of trouble

[@csgto7676]

Best video out here in the savage jungle we call trucking

[@BMBuso]

Do you have to have the cruise comtrol on?

[@cablanchette1]

Okay, so you actually parked on the street?... You're actually in a lane of traffic?.. that's how it appears.... And you decided to turn your 4 way flashers OFF?... Where did you learn that?....

[@UsedFieroParts]

lol I guess from generally looking at this video and "out my windshield" you would think that...
It was very early morning just after doing a live unload. This is the business district area so no one was parked on this side at this time. There was posted signage for no parking for street sweep...but i figure it was not going to take too long....
it did take much longer than anticipated but it was all good. I turned off the flashers only because it was not really needed as i was parked just like any other vehicle....although no one else was parked on that side due to street sweep day restriction.
but yes i agree that looking out my windshield, it appears that i just stopped in the middle of traffic....lol
Thanks for the feedback, and asking about it...instead of just accusing me of something. I appreciate how your comment says "that's how it appears".

[@cablanchette1]

@@UsedFieroParts I wish your regen instructions works for me, but I think I have other problems

[@veganwilliamdotyfreshour3665]

Totally worked going to make my own video also.

[@211marucha]

Thanks so much for this information

[@sahabsahab7805]

What about automatic shift ?

[@otisreese7921]

Worked great for me!💯‼️

[@kevinkidane8613]

Thank you so much for help

[@reohorse42]

Thanks, good video

[@pcastalano32]

Thank U Sir

[@zlatkojovanovic]

Thanks man good job👍👍👍
I appreciate your tips

[@Ouf203]

Thanks bro

[@xclusivelunatic9540]

Thank you I needed to use the computer to override but this worked too!

[@FISHUTOPIA2011]

Thank you so much.

[@tanvirdhanju]

Thanks

[@travinhebert5085]

Thank You!

[@fasaykosantos5529]

Perfect

[@hardeepsinghbehniwal3033]

Thank you

[@Louie4894]

Sweet 👍🏻

[@sk8ter4fun]

Thank you man. I'm at a warehouse and I need a Regen

[@stevebueno5598]

Thank you! Works perfect!

[@bobbiebaswell5039]

Awesome

[@SCONDORA22]

Thanks

[@SERGEYBY]

Thanks bro

[@ESVerdePark]

👍🏽

[@ugladden]

Saved me. Thank u

[@raindancer456]

0:57 start regen

[@schfiftyfive9680]

Wtf mine refuses to Regen when I do this and the little Regen light on the dash just flashes at me. Any idea what this means?

[@abdulilyazov]

Same shit on my truck, any update?

[@daveconlin8342]

If it worked the way it did for him we wouldn't be here.Was hoping there was some step I was forgetting.

[@veganwilliamdotyfreshour3665]

I am not sure if it will work when only my maintenance, check engine, and stop light indicators come on. However I did try this while only the maintenance, and check engine light indicators were on, but nothing - no regeneration… I bought a tool it worked but now it doesn’t… so I’ll get a jpro… and I’ll hope that this works when only my three light indicators mentioned above appear… if not then I gotta pull a doser sensor and clean it or maybe get two nox sensors replaced?!! Sheesh!

[@EnligUlv]

Your system probably includes a reusable exhaust filter that needs to be cleaned. Also, the exhaust needs to reach a certain temp before the regen process will work. Many tractors will have the problem of a flashing dash indicator but can’t initiate the system to begin the process because the filter exhaust housing to the exhaust pipe GASKET is not air tight any longer allowing cool air to cool the system heat circumventing that required temp sweet spot. Could be simply a faulty gasket or your exhaust filter needs cleaning, or both.

[@captainwilliam9971]

Mine does that. Always have to wait till im bck to the shop to use the laptop and force a regen. I ended up needing a new 1box. To much time sitting and idling at the mills. Sucks when its peace work lol

[@joshual3902]

Really appreciate it! Very helpful!

[@smbabygirl8]

Thanks, really worked

[@MrBorri007]

Thanks for the video can I do this with my check engine light on

[@UsedFieroParts]

When my Cascadia went out on me because of this...the check engine light came on as well as the Regen light. but after doing this procedure, they both went out.
So, if the check engine light came on because of the need for a Regen...then it should work.
But this manual procedure requires some long waiting...so be prepared to stay with your vehicle while it goes through this process.

[@juancepeda9620]

Quick question when should you do a regen ?

[@UsedFieroParts]

The Regen process "should be" automatic on most.
Meaning...the vehicle will "ask" for a regen by illuminating the indicator. OR the vehicle "should" automatically regen during traveling.
Sometimes though the vehicle can't regen properly during travel and will "ask" for a regen by illuminating the indicator.
Main thing is that if the indicator is not illuminated...you can't put the vehicle into regen mode.
Hope this helps.

[@juancepeda9620]

@@UsedFieroParts yea thanks

[@diegozorrilla3779]

Dude u just saved me

[@stevesmith2350]

I just wanted to say thanks. I had to drive this truck today and if course it needed a Regen, but I was unfamiliar with this model. I was able to do the Regen thanks to your video!