Eaton won't go into gear.

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  1. Bugsy1108

    Bugsy1108 Light Load Member

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    2018 International LT
    X15 Cummins
    Eaton Fuller automated.

    Won't go into gear.
    Display flashes between F and N
    Occasionally stops and shows 27
    Fault codes are sa 3 spn 522 fmi 7

    Just had this serviced and never had troubles before. 590k

    Also makes a clunk sound, similar to shifting noise when the system starts up.
     
    Last edited: Jan 23, 2022
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  3. goga

    goga Heavy Load Member

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    Into what gear? Can't start moving? If so, clutch.
     
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  5. Bugsy1108

    Bugsy1108 Light Load Member

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    It doesn't go to any gear at all. We never had any problems or signs of problems and then we stopped at a fuel island and when we went to start the truck again... here's where we are.
    When you turn it to shift, it gives the same alert beeping you get if the engine is off and it's not in neutral.

    And now that you mention clutch I will say that for a long time this thing is real jerky when you're trying to be gentle backing up. Not having more experience with automatic transmissions I'd heard a lot of people say that they're just like, but I know in a standard, a clutch could cause that.
     
  6. goga

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    I had to "pull start" one of the company's Volvo with IShift from MO to WA once (both full load) with the issue like that with a chain from trailer, won't start moving. Once it starts moving, it goes. After pulling transmission off there was one of the springs on the disk broken and stuck.
     

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  7. Goodysnap

    Goodysnap Road Train Member

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    Probably new clutch time, but needs troubleshot.

    Clutch failed to release
     
  8. Bugsy1108

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    Just started working again. Gotta finish this run and head for a shop. Not doing this again.
     
  9. AModelCat

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    Just an FYI all the fault codes these days are standardized. There are lists you can find online. May be worth downloading them for future reference if you run into issues. At least gives you an idea of where to start searching.
     
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  10. Lazer

    Lazer Road Train Member

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    Just wait till this happens at a RR crossing!
    Fun times had by all, not.
     
  11. Bugsy1108

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    So now it's in the shop in Amarillo.
    On Monday, they said Wednesday.
    On Tuesday, they said Thursday.
    On Wednesday they said probably Friday... of next week.
    Time to fly home.
     
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