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Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by PackRatTDI, Oct 29, 2014.

  1. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    I stopped at the Petro at exit 160 on 85 in Georgia due to my parking brake light coming on during driving. This in turned caused the stop light and warning buzzer go off.

    Checked into the shop and prepared for a long wait. On a hunch I searched the forums and learned the likely suspect was the parking brake sensor under the dash and the quick fix would be unplugging the sensor until I got home. The only drawback is that the daytime running lights would stay on when parked.

    Gave it a shot and it worked! Told the shop to cancel my work order.

    Thanks. :)
     
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  3. TruckDuo

    TruckDuo Road Train Member

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    We're all praying you get back in time for your mom's memorial service.:biggrin_25519:
     
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  4. Puppage

    Puppage Road Train Member

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    Amen to that. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.


    Pete
     
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  5. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You would have had minimum 4 hr wait 2 hrs in shop and can't even second guess how much the bill would have been.
     
  6. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    Here's a point to ponder. Would having that sensor unplugged be considered a violation?
     
  7. Interplanet Janet

    Interplanet Janet Light Load Member

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    Not unless you tell 'em.
     
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    wsyrob Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Its nothing but an automatic on off switch. Unless its a violation to leave those lights on when parked I would think not.
     
  9. Pedigreed Bulldog

    Pedigreed Bulldog Road Train Member

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    That depends...if your air pressure gets low, will the light come on and buzzer sound? If yes, then no violation. If unplugging that sensor disables the low-air warning alerts, then it is a violation.
     
  10. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    Yep. The low pressure warning light and buzzer works.:)
     
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