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New Freightliner Cascadia with LED headlight, how to disable the Accent / Park function

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Applicable Vehicles: This solution applies to all New Cascadia Vehicles with LED headlights. Issue: Several requests have been submitted to the Customer Assistance Center (CAC) pertaining to Accent / Park light function change. The white colored Accent / Park light, located just above the headlights is illuminated any time the ignition switch is on. Currently (4/11/2019) there is no progra read more

How Cascadia Dome Lamps function

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DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR SWITCHESThe dome lamps are activated by opening the driver or passenger side door. Opening and closing the door actuates a door switch which is part of the door latch assembly in each door.Continuity across door switch (switch closed) = door openNo continuity across door switch (switch open) = door closedThere is continuity across the switch when the door latch is in read more
All Freightliner and Western Star vehicles, reverse light switch may not function when the vehicle is shifted into reverse

All Freightliner and Western Star vehicles, reverse light switch may not function when the vehicle is shifted into reverse

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Applicable Vehicles: All Freightliner and  Western Star vehicles that use the backup light switch P/N POL 21 465, POL 21 465P, POL 21 566 or POL 21 566PF  (typically manual transmissions) built up to March of 2019 can be affected.  Symptoms: Backup lights and if equipped with a backup alarm, may not function when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. Issue: The ba read more