Anyone know the proper procedure to bypass the low voltage disconnect in the sleeper power box?
Low voltage disconnect in the bunk
Discussion in 'Western Star Forum' started by underpsi, Sep 12, 2013.
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the 2 twisted wires must not be taken off.
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Why not fix it correctly??? If you don't know about wiring it would be better to get someone who does.
luvtotruck Thanks this. -
On my '05 KW T600 I unplugged both of the large cables from each end of LVD box (one is male one is female) and plugged them into each other. Be aware you get no warning what so ever, your electric cooler your dome light what ever will kill your battery's to the point of not starting. You will get used to double checking everything after you have to jump it a couple of times. LOL
Cetane+ Thanks this. -
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WTF is the big issue in bypassing it?
For all you safety reps know, the OP could be sat on the shoulder etc due to the lvd screwing up.
Done right, it would be no different than any truck without it, like 90% off the trucks out there.
And kill him? Get real.
Underpsi,
Cetanediesel will have a wiring diagram for it I'm sure, although I thought there was a diagram on the cover?
If not, shoot me a pm and I will check mine out.
Martincetanediesel and SHC Thank this. -
Trucks an 03. Honestly I didn't even look at it yet. I just know the low voltage light on it is flashing all the time so its gone bad.
Guys if I didn't know wiring I would have never even attempted this:
and this
John B. Hood, LexMak, SHC and 1 other person Thank this. -
I am pretty sure theres no "official" manual on bypassing the LV cut off. LMAO. I just unscrewed the 7/16 nut from both large power lines and put both on one of the studs. I dont think mine ever had a problem, I just dont want more automated things. It could be your supply or ground to the bunk is getting worn or corroded and not letting the juice flow as free as new. Just to make sure, put a meeter before then after the LVCO, and with the fridge or other load like the high fan see what numbers you get.
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I was thinking of one of your super helpful wiring diagrams mate!
Truck is a little better BTW, but it is just dampening the harsh suspension it feels like.....
Martin
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