SHUT DOWN in the mountain passes while driving!!

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Rolling18, Dec 10, 2020.

  1. p608

    p608 Road Train Member

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    Why can't you just keep it in gear?
     
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  3. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    As always, it'd be helpful to know what the hell the truck in question is :rolleyes:


    Loss of air doesn't mean no brakes. In a lot of cases, the air system is plumbed to start dumping air from the park circuit with each brake application if reservoir pressure is lost.
     
  4. A254

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    I am afraid not. I hade the issue a couple days ago. When it gets to that point you have 30 sec. After 30sec the truck will shut down. Mine was the power wire from the pin 16 on the 21 pin connector on the ACM to Fuse F10 on the fire wall. That will stop the ACM from communicating with the CPC and your toast until you get an overlay.
     
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  5. Rolling18

    Rolling18 Light Load Member

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    It was in gear but not enough to hold the truck down hill...
     
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  7. Rolling18

    Rolling18 Light Load Member

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    Its pretty bad when the computer will shut you down putting your life and safety as well as others at risk... REGARDLESS of the driving conditions. guess what THAT would also damage the motor! haha
     
  8. lester

    lester Midwest's #1 Feed Hauler

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    If it was in gear and assuming you didn't have the clutch pushed in and also assuming its not an automatic you should have still been building air pressure and still had power steering.
     
  9. p608

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  10. Accidental Trucker

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    Nothing new, I've had my 2001 Cornbinder shut down on me because of low coolant. But it does have an over ride switch.
     
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