Truck misdiagnosed 3 times. What should I do?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by DAX_, Jan 31, 2024.

  1. NorthEastTrucker

    NorthEastTrucker Road Train Member

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    It might do it again and that is the 1st. My truck did the same this last year in May, then again in June whiles making a left turn at the intersection on a main street in Columbus, OH. The exclamation warning light came on and is displayed 'Transmission not available'. After numerous shutdowns a day later I was able to drive it to a Peterbilt shop in Kalamazoo, MI. They ran the codes and told me its a rebuilt programming with the computer transmission. A mechankc there told me they had multiple issues with this regarding new Peterbilts. I'm glad its still under warranty.
     
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  3. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    Does it actually slow you down?

    I just keep driving. Eventually it turns off. It's been happening very frequently as of late.
     
  4. DAX_

    DAX_ Medium Load Member

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    Link to part ?
     
  5. dunchues

    dunchues Medium Load Member

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    No idea of the part no, the whole thing comes complete as in my pic for a bit under 200$ cad.
     
  6. 97w9

    97w9 Bobtail Member

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    Tell them to put you in a manual transmission and problem is solved.
     
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  7. Brandonpdx

    Brandonpdx Road Train Member

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    That’s just what the fleets buy nowadays figuring they come ahead somehow according to the professional bean counters. No way would I ever buy one just for these reasons but sure, in theory it’s a great idea.
     
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