2000 Kenworth W900 Fuse Panel Diagram (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between a Kenworth W900 and W900L? ›

Comparing the W900 and W900L

The Kenworth W900L is a long hood version of the W900, featuring a longer wheelbase and an extended hood for enhanced aesthetics and improved engine cooling.

The fuse box is on the driver's side under the hood. It's hard to miss.

The extended-hood W900B and W900L remain in current production.

Many ask, "Why is the Kenworth W900 so good?" Its longevity in the market speaks volumes. The W900 has been the go-to choice for those who appreciate the melding of traditional design with reliability. Its robust build, customizable features, and iconic design make it not just a truck, but a statement.

W900 is the series, many people just list them as that and leave the descriptor out which is fine as it doesn't mean much. W900L stands for long hood, however the door will be stamped W900B. Every W900L is stamped W900B, it has nothing to do with the hood, its the cab that is the reason for the B.

The Kenworth C500 is one of the most powerful trucks of its kind. Able to deliver up to 600 horsepower, this rugged machine is built for the toughest jobs around.

Locating the Fuse Box

In most cases, the main fuse box is situated under the hood, near the battery, while secondary panels can be found in the passenger compartment, often hidden behind a removable panel.

Your fuse box will have two sets of fuses. At the bottom will be 15-amp and 20-amp screw-in fuses with glass faces that are exposed and visible. These fuses will service branch light circuits and outlet circuits. At the top will be 30-amp or 40-amp cartridge main fuses for ovens, laundry rooms, or stoves.

One is located under the hood and the other is found in the dashboard or near the steering wheel. The fuse under the hood protects important engine components and accessories like battery, ECU and cooling fan. The internal fuse box protects the interior cabin components, including lights, radio and powered controls.

The W900 is available with the industry-leading PACCAR MX-13. These highly efficient, clean running engines deliver up to 510 hp and 1,850 lb-ft of torque – all the muscle you need to do the job.

What changed over the years for Kenworth W900? ›

The changes applied to the W900A were mainly on the exterior side to accommodate new engines and improve the comfort and convenience of the riders. The truck's hood was lengthened by several inches to increase its radiator size further and accommodate larger diesel engines.

Based on data from 4 vehicles, 164 fuel-ups and 156,929 miles of driving, the 2000 Kenworth W900 gets a combined Avg MPG of 5.20 with a 0.12 MPG margin of error. Below you can see a distribution of the fuel-ups with 11 outliers (6.29%) removed.

The fastest I know of was a Kenworth W900A that was taken to the Bonneville Salt Flats where they do speed runs for World records. It was timed at over 180 mph, average of a 2 way run.

Kenworth's brand focuses on the quality of its trucks, while Peterbilt's brand focuses on the driver's comfort. This, as a result, affects the resale value of their trucks. For example, Peterbilt trucks usually have higher resale value compared to Kenworth.

Essentially, the difference between the KW W900B model and the other Kenworth models is the style of the truck cab. They are either 'W900 Aerocab or not Aerocab'. The additional letter with the model number indicates some styling differences.

Kenworth's brand focuses on the quality of its trucks, while Peterbilt's brand focuses on the driver's comfort. This, as a result, affects the resale value of their trucks. For example, Peterbilt trucks usually have higher resale value compared to Kenworth.