DEF Gauge

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  1. Danamg84

    Danamg84 Bobtail Member

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    Hello everyone! I need a little bit of help. I have a 2019 International LT Series. Today my DEF gauge dropped, and my service engine light came on. I know my DEF tank isn't empty as I filled it yesterday. I'm trying to learn to fix things on my own, if I'm able in order to reduce maintenance fees. I know that in some trucks there's a wire that is connected to the battery terminal I believe, and that could be disconnected or broke and cause this issue as well. Any help with this issue would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance for your help.
     
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  3. DnaAngel

    DnaAngel Bobtail Member

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    It could either be a bad wire/ground or the sensor went bad. Sadly 'new' doesn't mean trouble-free. Just get it diagnosed is your best bet, before trying a bunch of things that may or may not work. Is this a fleet rig or are you O/O?
     
  4. Concorde

    Concorde Road Train Member

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    With a 2019 wouldn’t you still be covered under warranty?
     
  5. Danamg84

    Danamg84 Bobtail Member

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    Unfortunately I'm not. The electrical part of the warranty is 2yrs or 100,000 miles, and I'm well over the 100,000 mile mark.
     
  6. Danamg84

    Danamg84 Bobtail Member

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    I'm a lease purchase, so I take care of all maintenance cost.
     
  7. Danamg84

    Danamg84 Bobtail Member

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    I also just had the batteries replaced about 2 weeks ago, so I'm not sure whether or not they might've forgot to connect the wire.
     
  8. EtherOrBroke11

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    Sounds like a QLS sensor went bad. But get it diagnosed before parts are thrown
     
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  9. AModelCat

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    DEF gauge went down? What does that mean? To empty or to 6 o'clock?
     
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  10. Danamg84

    Danamg84 Bobtail Member

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    I'm a lease purchase, but still pay for everything out of pocket. However I did get it fixed, there were 3 wires in the DEF System harness that were shorting out.
     
  11. Danamg84

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    My DEF gauge would go completely to the empty position, and say service engine, then it would read full on the DEF gauge, and then itd say low DEF refill soon. I did however get it fixed yesterday. There were 3 wires in the DEF system wiring harness that were shorting out.
     
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