Electrical System Problems of International 3800

International 3800 owners have reported 7 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's instrument panel (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of International 3800


Recently reported Electrical System problems of International 3800

The Electrical System problem

1998 International school bus instrument panel.   Read details...

The Instrument Panel problem

Instrument panel does not work and it is a problem that comes from International as told to us by International service man. We can pay 600 dollars to have it fixed we should not have to pay if it comes from International. We have 3 buses all have the same problem.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Wire shorted out causing electrical failures.   Read details...

The Dashboard Failed problem

The bus gauges fail intermittently. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information. Consumer owns three of the same vehicles and all experienced the same defect. Failure occurs while moving or at a stop.   Read details...

The Battery Cable problem

While driving the operator smelled something hot. Upon stopping and exiting the vehicle the operator saw fire comming from behind the motor compartment through the wheel well. He was able to extinguish the fire.   Read details...




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