Sculptor Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 Hi folks, I took my Volvo VNL to the quarter car wash, I was neither careless or careful, I just took some grime and dirt off. Bug splats didn't really come off much but I tried. Later that day I don't know when, I noticed there is a fault in the engine. I looked it up, it's the NOX sensor in the exhaust pipe or manifold, not sure which. The post elaborated enough to say they have trouble with water causing them to fail in the factory location. The installation of a new one looks straightforward. I want to pull the connector to inspect and dry it out. Waste of time? has anyone done this service on their truck? Kevin and June 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 Eco-Torque @ 425 Ratio 2.47 2014 DRV 36TKSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 Pull the connector and dry it out. All that costs is time. If it doesn't reset, then buy the new sensor. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 I believe you have a total of 3 NOX sensors on that exhaust system. Sometimes it's hard to pin point the one that is causing the problem. I think there have 3 different part numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted August 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 4 hours ago, MrSeas said: I believe you have s total of 3 NOX sensors on that exhaust system. Sometimes it's hard to pin point the one that is causing the problem. I think there have 3 different part numbers. Thank you both, I definitely will try that solution first. I read about a service bulletin to move one sensor to another location. The upper exhaust is illustrated. I didn't know there were 3. https://www.justanswer.com/medium-and-heavy-truck/8ytof-2012-volvo-vnl-680-d13-volvo-engine-code-3226.html Kevin and June 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 Eco-Torque @ 425 Ratio 2.47 2014 DRV 36TKSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 What fault code is displayed indicating a NOX sensor fault? Check out this thread...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted August 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 8 hours ago, MrSeas said: What fault code is displayed indicating a NOX sensor fault? SA 0. SPN 3226. FMI 13. For first event/last event no date or time. Kevin and June 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 Eco-Torque @ 425 Ratio 2.47 2014 DRV 36TKSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted August 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2017 MrSeas, I read the thread with greater interest this time. Thank you for the heads up. http://www.rvnetwork.com/topic/127310-waiting-for-the-bad-news/ i remember seeing this one while we were at the ECR and silently wished them well. We were not HDT owners at the time. It appears that Nashville dealership has good sales reviews but bad service reviews. I wonder if others here have had experience with them? i plan to open the hood today and see what I can see. Also have a couple of front shocks to replace. Now to finish coffee and peel myself out of this recliner. 😏 Kevin and June 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 Eco-Torque @ 425 Ratio 2.47 2014 DRV 36TKSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted November 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 As of today I have not replaced the sensor. The dealer price is robbery, but seems like buying online is risky. I'm considering buying online to save $100. Some of you have chosen the dealer, has anyone bought the part elsewhere and installed yourself? For example: https://www.ebay.com/i/152726215909?chn=ps&dispctrl=1 Kevin and June 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 Eco-Torque @ 425 Ratio 2.47 2014 DRV 36TKSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 I don't know about HDT parts , but , I have done a fair share of dealing through Ebay and have never had a bad experience or part . I always look for the highest positive feedback ( about 98 % or higher ) before I buy and how many sales the seller has . In your case / example , I wouldn't hesitate to save a hundred bucks . Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted November 12, 2017 Report Share Posted November 12, 2017 An alternative to buying on ebay would be to call a couple of other dealers. I can buy my Volvo parts way cheaper at the little mom/pop local Mack dealer. KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 12 hours ago, rickeieio said: An alternative to buying on ebay would be to call a couple of other dealers. I can buy my Volvo parts way cheaper at the little mom/pop local Mack dealer. That is an excellent tip that I'll file away, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted November 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 On November 12, 2017 at 3:50 PM, rickeieio said: An alternative to buying on ebay would be to call a couple of other dealers. I can buy my Volvo parts way cheaper at the little mom/pop local Mack dealer. It is a great idea, I tried it today at the Mack dealer and he confirmed both brands use the same sensors. The bad news was they wanted more than the Volvo dealer. It was worth the call to find out. Thanks. Kevin and June 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 Eco-Torque @ 425 Ratio 2.47 2014 DRV 36TKSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 I just called my local Mack dealer. He's at $501 for that part. Ouch. He has 12 of them in stock. Must be a common issue. KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted November 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 Diagnostic Code List For D13 Volvo This might be in the reference guide but I just ran across it. Maybe it will help someone later. Just for future ref. my code is for the POST NOX sensor, 3226, page 54. D13 ENGINE ECM DIAGNOSTIC CODES Kevin and June 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 Eco-Torque @ 425 Ratio 2.47 2014 DRV 36TKSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar274 Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 Thanks for the info Bob&Kay 2012 VNL730 I Shift D13 2.47 ratio 2018 Mobile Suites 40 kssb4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted May 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 I wanted to update this subject. It took some time but I finally got both NOX sensors replaced. There was a trip to the dealer planned and I asked them to diagnose for me. The faults were not due to harness or connection problems but the sensors themselves. Of course the quote to replace was prohibitive so I bought online and installed myself. I was lucky, the sensors were not corroded and were easily replaced. Now have found an internet post to reset learned data on a 2008 truck. I tried to reset and it did not clear the error. Does it matter if the truck is running? Thanks in advance. https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30389-2008-volvo-d13-nox-sensor/ Kevin and June 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 Eco-Torque @ 425 Ratio 2.47 2014 DRV 36TKSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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