Disabling power windows on a Peterbilt.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by bentstrider83, Dec 12, 2021.

  1. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    I would fashion a cover to put over the switch, but cats are clever. Pull the fuse.
     
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  3. LoneRanger

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    I’m only here to see what @Dave_in_AZ says. This is interesting.
     
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  4. bentstrider83

    bentstrider83 Road Train Member

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    I'd rather have manual crank windows and be done with it. But since the truck manufacturers have to cater to the soccer mom's of the trucking world, I guess we're beholden to more electronic junk.

    Throw the cat out. That's exactly how I found this guy. I'd rather throw myself out first and be paraplegic man!!!!
     
  5. Redtwin

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    Don't let the the cat see which fuse you pull either.
     
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  6. MacLean

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    You’ll also want a spare key so he does lock you out.
     
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  7. mustang190

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    Get rid of the cat. Problem solved.
     
  8. mustang190

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    Or train the cat?(good luck!):D
     
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  9. bentstrider83

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    Lots of anti-cat people in here I see. Dogs or children aren't any better either. At least a cat doesn't shorten lifespan or your wallet like a dog or kids do.
     
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  10. bentstrider83

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    Definitely going to have to find which fuse to pull. I did fashion these duct-tape+rolled paper blocks to hold the window switches up. But burned out the right-hand door motor(the acrid smell from that is something I'd never forget).

    With cold weather, the windows semi-permanently up aren't a problem. But I'll definitely have to insert/remove fuse to keep at least one cracked down during the summer.
     
  11. bentstrider83

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    Definitely going to have to find which fuse to pull. I did fashion these duct-tape+rolled paper blocks to hold the window switches up. But burned out the right-hand door motor(the acrid smell from that is something I'd never forget).

    With cold weather, the windows semi-permanently up aren't a problem. But I'll definitely have to insert/remove fuse to keep at least one cracked down during the summer.
     
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  12. 86scotty

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    I tried that. Cat put the fuse back in and drove off, so I leased him on.
     
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  13. Banker

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    Put a toggle switch on the fuse and mount it where the cat won’t step. When it is turned off the window switches will be dead.
     
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