Freightliner turbo boost cuts out

Freightliner turbo boost cuts out
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:12:54 AM

I have an 04 Freightliner Columbia. When I first get on the road my turbo boost will cut out for 15-20 min at a time, then will come back on and work good until I stop for fuel or food etc.  Then when I start it back up and get back on the highway it acts up again.  Its been in several shops several times and replaced sensors, blower, solenoid, v-pod, wiring harness, ECM. Can anyone think of anything that may have been missed? Thanks! Dave J.

RE:Freightliner turbo boost cuts out
Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 3:14:09 AM

We also have been having the same problems, We replaced The Turbo, sensors, wiring harness, Next we are goinhg to try the thermostat. Where the turbo cuts out blows black smoke chokes up coughs then snaps out of it . It's not the injectors, where it does not do it all the time.  But when this happens the engine gets hot.  Everytime we go to put it on the computer, each mechanic tells us something different. 

RE:Freightliner turbo boost cuts out
Posted: Fri Aug 1, 2008 3:25:41 AM

Hi Pttrucking. I have a 2004 freightliner 60s detriot and have the same problem you have. we have been in 4 shops no one can fix it. If by chance you got yours fixed please let me kmow what it was I have spent thouands on this truck and no fix yet. Thanks Larry.......HELP...

RE:Freightliner turbo boost cuts out
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:31:00 PM

I am replying to my own post, for anyone that is interested. The problem is finally resolved after many months of misery, at a Detroit shop in York PA.  It had to do with an extra air line going into the air line that went into the V-pod.  We went to other Detroit shops and spent thousands of dollars and they couldnt figure it out, but the one in York got us fixed up in no time.  I recommend this shop highly and cant praise them enough.
Dave Jordan

RE:Freightliner turbo boost cuts out
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 3:02:01 AM

Please send shop contact info to me at burrellc@cox.net.  My truck has been in and out of the shop 3 times in last week to the tune of $6500 and back in shop as I type waiting repair Oklahoma City.  Turbo, EGR, VPOD's for each, exhaust manifold and much more have been replaced.  All work done by Freighliner dealerships to boot.   Loade enroute to Hatfield, PA so a detour to this shop might solve the problem.HELP!!!

RE:Freightliner turbo boost cuts out
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 12:50:46 PM

Can you please send me the name of the shop in York.  I have been having the same problem and spent thousands of dollars and still have the same problem.