auto shift problems

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by 2oooKW, May 13, 2011.

  1. 2oooKW

    2oooKW Bobtail Member

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    i have kw with a ten peed eaton auto shift i have been having problems with the truck not starting due to transmission ecm not getting enough volts? wiring is good. let truck sit for a day it starts. kw dont have a clue whats going on with it. just wondering if anyone else is having any similiar problems like this. i am planning on putting 13 speed in just not yet Thanks
     
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  3. AUSSIE DAVE

    AUSSIE DAVE Road Train Member

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    maybe the starter soliniod, P.S some systems have 2 starter soliniods.
     
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  4. 2oooKW

    2oooKW Bobtail Member

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    thanks i give that a try
     
  5. Rerun8963

    Rerun8963 Road Train Member

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    you say the wiring is "good", but is it "clean"...??

    sometimes the simplest of all things to ensure battery voltage is to have all connections clean. when was the last time you (or someone else) actually removed the battery cables and properly cleaned all the terminals..and NOT JUST the terminals, but the cables as well??? is there any tell-tale evidence of that white/blueish powder which is corrosion showing inside of the cable ends..?? battery care is always neglected..... you need the full 12.5 to 13.5 volts from that battery. yes, a FULLY charged battery can/will have 13.5 volts. look it up.
     
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  6. 2oooKW

    2oooKW Bobtail Member

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    yes the cables and terminals on batteries and starter are clean that was one of the first things i did. Thanks for trying to help tho
     
  7. Frenzy

    Frenzy Medium Load Member

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    I have an eaton fuller 10spd autoshift on my century.

    When you turn the ignition key to the on position the air system on the gearbox cycles. During this time the truck will not start. When the gearbox finishes it is in neutral and the ignition should work.

    Try letting the system cycle completely before turning on the starter.

    The other thing to try is, if you have an electrial disconnect switch, to remove power to everything for about 30 seconds and retrying. If you ever get a torque lock on the transmission, (stuck in a gear and wont shift), this will clear it.

    I'm thinking that a freightliner shop might be a better place to go for autoshift problems. I think autoshifts on KW's is pretty rare, and that might be leaving your shop clueless.

    good luck
     
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  8. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    Im glad I have a standard 13 speed manual transmission the way it suppose to be.
     
  9. Biscuit75

    Biscuit75 Road Train Member

    My last company I worked for locally had the 10 speed full auto's. They are junk IMHO. I was against them when they got them, but being open to new technology, gave it a shot. Drove it for 15 months, my truck alone was in the shop 8 times. Towed away for "torque lock" twice. One time it was in the shop over a month. Eaton came out and rebuilt it themselves. All new wiring, new shifter, new solenoids, reprogrammed the computer. STILL the same problems.

    They did nothing to sell me on an auto. I would try to convert it to a 13 ASAP otherwise you'll keep having these issues. That's from my personal experience with 3 different 2010 T660's. I don't like them at all. I am not convinced they can handle real world driving.
     
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  10. Rerun8963

    Rerun8963 Road Train Member

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    this is what i have been saying all along...JUNK.......

    i had two different trucks, two different experiences...

    JUNK...JUNK.....JUNK......
     
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  11. 2oooKW

    2oooKW Bobtail Member

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    yes they are junk. i thought it work better then it is but now i know. as soon as i get some down time that 13sp is getting put in
     
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