When we purchased our used 1998 FL70 we needed a flashlight to read the gauges at night. I removed the 4 screws and pulled out the center console. On the back are 1/2" black plastic twistin holders. Pulled out and replaced the 194 miniture bulbs. It was easy to figure out why all six of the guage lights had burned out. That cute little mood altering red cap causes the lamp to overheat and to shorten the lamp life. We would be better off buying a colored bulb than to use the cap.
The lights in all of the switches (lights, wipers, mirror heater etc.) are also out. Do we have to purchase new modules to fix these?
Last night, while driving down I-275 all of the marker lights went out. In the morning I crawled around the box and found that the yellow lead wire from the cab to the back of the truck had a section about 5 feet in length that had 4 different spots where it had frayed. Some of the worn spots were green (old) and one had bright copper. Someone (Freightliner?) had wrapped the wires around various bolts, nuts etc. under the frame rather than using wire clips. Also, the connections were not fitted with weather tight connectors. You may want to check under your truck before the snow falls.
The lights in all of the switches (lights, wipers, mirror heater etc.) are also out. Do we have to purchase new modules to fix these?
Last night, while driving down I-275 all of the marker lights went out. In the morning I crawled around the box and found that the yellow lead wire from the cab to the back of the truck had a section about 5 feet in length that had 4 different spots where it had frayed. Some of the worn spots were green (old) and one had bright copper. Someone (Freightliner?) had wrapped the wires around various bolts, nuts etc. under the frame rather than using wire clips. Also, the connections were not fitted with weather tight connectors. You may want to check under your truck before the snow falls.