MechanicallyInclined
New Member
Back on August 11th, I submitted a thread about my 94 Diesel dying and not leaving a code. I appreciate all the responses.
Now....after having called Pensacola Diesel to ask them questions about their PMD kit, the technician suggested that I look at the adapter (or extension) harness (if I had one on the truck) connected between the optical sensor and the pmd, etc. He also suggested that I remove the adapter harness and reconnect the original wiring harness.
Well...disconnecting the harness would have been a real pain. Instead, I sprayed some WD40 into the connectors. This train of thought partly came from the fact that, here in this county, the highway department uses magnesium oxide on the roads in the winter to keep the roads clear of snow and ice. The magnesium oxide can ruin or affect the electronics of a vehicle.
Even though it is summer time that stuff is still in the pores of the asphalt. When it rains heavy, like it did when I bought the truck, the diluted chemical could have still gotten into the engine compartment. Corrosion may have occurred in the connectors. Also, I feel the truck had also been parked for a long time (by the previous owner).
All in all, by adding it all up --the responses I got, the information learned in this forum from other threads, the processes of deduction, and the need to save $$$ on buying unnecessary parts, I came to the conclusion that the connections just needed a little "help".
Now, the truck has not had any episodes for almost two weeks now. Even the turbo works better. The amp gauge is reading correctly and not erratic, the throttle response is better. Everything is better. The truck runs sweet.:thumbsup:
WD-40 to the rescue!
Amazing how just a wire can create havoc! :rolleyes5:
I am not counting all of my chickens, yet. But I sure feel that the problem is solved.
Now....after having called Pensacola Diesel to ask them questions about their PMD kit, the technician suggested that I look at the adapter (or extension) harness (if I had one on the truck) connected between the optical sensor and the pmd, etc. He also suggested that I remove the adapter harness and reconnect the original wiring harness.
Well...disconnecting the harness would have been a real pain. Instead, I sprayed some WD40 into the connectors. This train of thought partly came from the fact that, here in this county, the highway department uses magnesium oxide on the roads in the winter to keep the roads clear of snow and ice. The magnesium oxide can ruin or affect the electronics of a vehicle.
Even though it is summer time that stuff is still in the pores of the asphalt. When it rains heavy, like it did when I bought the truck, the diluted chemical could have still gotten into the engine compartment. Corrosion may have occurred in the connectors. Also, I feel the truck had also been parked for a long time (by the previous owner).
All in all, by adding it all up --the responses I got, the information learned in this forum from other threads, the processes of deduction, and the need to save $$$ on buying unnecessary parts, I came to the conclusion that the connections just needed a little "help".
Now, the truck has not had any episodes for almost two weeks now. Even the turbo works better. The amp gauge is reading correctly and not erratic, the throttle response is better. Everything is better. The truck runs sweet.:thumbsup:
WD-40 to the rescue!
Amazing how just a wire can create havoc! :rolleyes5:
I am not counting all of my chickens, yet. But I sure feel that the problem is solved.
