Brad & Jacolyn Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Hello everyone, Looks like it is my turn to have the oil leaking wiring harness on the drivers side of my 12 liter Volvo engine changed. I'm in the RGV and was wondering if anyone had a suggestion of where to have it changed besides the Volvo dealer. There was one listing in the Resource guide but the person that entered it has not signed on since Oct, 2015. Thought I would ask for something a bit newer. Thanks Brad Brad and Jacolyn Tucker the Wonder dog and Brynn the Norfolk Terrier 2009 Smart "Joy" 2004 VNL630 "Vonda the Volvo" 2008 Hitch Hiker 35 CK Champagne Edition VED12 465 HP, Freedomline, 3.73 ratio, WB 218" Fulltiming and loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted January 3, 2017 Report Share Posted January 3, 2017 Brad You can save some money by using the Volvo engine harness splice kit rather than buying the whole harness. Do a Google search for the VED12 injector harness and you will find it. My mechanic did mine and it took him about a little over a day. If you find someone who has done a couple before it would be quicker. I think my bill was a little over a thousand Canadian dollars. Nigel <p>2006 Volvo VNL 430, 2006 smart cabrio cdi, 2000 Triple E Topaz 30' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdickinson Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 If it's the injector harness best get it dealt with promptly. Don't know if Nigel's method works but My harness was replaced at a cost of over 3k Canadian in Kamloops over a year ago. Took over a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Mine works. It is a Volvo kit but some dealers would rather sell the whole harness and make more money. <p>2006 Volvo VNL 430, 2006 smart cabrio cdi, 2000 Triple E Topaz 30' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad & Jacolyn Posted January 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 The Volvo dealer quoted me around 2K. I'll have to ask about a splice kit. Still hoping for someone besides the dealer. They did work about 5 years ago and scratched up the paint some and the wife was hot about that. I afraid that since it is a Volvo engine and a Volvo part it will probably have to be done by Volvo. We will see. Brad Brad and Jacolyn Tucker the Wonder dog and Brynn the Norfolk Terrier 2009 Smart "Joy" 2004 VNL630 "Vonda the Volvo" 2008 Hitch Hiker 35 CK Champagne Edition VED12 465 HP, Freedomline, 3.73 ratio, WB 218" Fulltiming and loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Brad, the Volvo dealer did mine last winter in the Valley. It was under $2K, but only by a couple hundred. I did the whole harness. They did fine on it, but I did have to "fix" the way they put back the doghouse. Just make sure you get it done sooner rather than later. And don't try the "epoxy" fix...it generally does not work. Or does not work for long. This is one to do the "right way". Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallow Draft Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Mine was 3K CAD. I had it done at the Volvo dealer in Red Deer. Just part of maintnence and provides peice of mind. To leave it until it takes out the computor would not be much fun on the side of the road somewhere. 2004 Volvo 630, Freedomline, Rear view camera, Max Brake, Jackalopee, 38 ft 4 horse LQ Platinum, 40ft Jayco Talon toy hauler Http:/www.flickr.com/photos/shallow_draft/ Https://flic.kr/p/fqhyAN You are not lost if you don't care where you are!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDirectionHome Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 FYI, for Freightliner owners. The Detroit DD15 now has the same issue. I would guess they both use the same sensor. "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanBree Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 On the DD15 engine, where would that be located so I can keep an eye out for the problem? Dan & Bree 2010 Freightliner Cascadia 125, DD15, 455hp, UltraShift (Yetti, For Sale) 2015 Grand Design Reflection 308BHTS Travel Trailer (For Sale) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDirectionHome Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv1RjueeTvQ There's a bulletin on it now, Ill try to find it "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txdslshop Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Does anyone have instructions on replacing the injector harness or doing the repair using the partial harness from Volvo? I had the top popped of my D12 a few days ago and it sure didn't look like too bad of a job to change. Mine is weeping a little. But, I am on a fresh oil change and am certainly not ready to mess around and contaminate a sump full of RP synthetic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 I didn't hang and watch mine being done but a couple of things I noticed. The mechanic removed the harness from the head and layed it out beside the new one and used a test light or a meter to figure out which wire is which. The new harness is not colour coded all wires are white. It does have crimp terminals on the ends of the wires, I don't remember if the heat shrink came with it or if the mechanic supplied that. Nigel <p>2006 Volvo VNL 430, 2006 smart cabrio cdi, 2000 Triple E Topaz 30' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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