lovely - dead battery now?

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  1. Mar 20, 2012 #1
    -MadMax-

    -MadMax- Light Load Member

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    Hi everyone

    So the company I work for has some new Automatic Volvos.

    They have a "T-handle" on the drivers side that is used to disconnect the batteries.

    This morning, my trainer showed me the T-handle, told me to turn it off at the end of the shift.

    Well, wouldn't ya know it, I forgot to turn it off. I already left the yard and can't go back because I've already drank a beer.

    MAYBE he turned it off when he locked up... maybe.

    What if he didn't? Will there be anything other than an arse chewing waiting for me in the morning? Granted, it's probably gonna be about 10 hours from now and I'll be back in it. lol

    Crazy how the darndest things just kinda pop into your head... like, OH, crap, forgot to turn the T-handle to the OFF position :biggrin_25511:
     
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  3. Mar 20, 2012 #2
    RAGE 18

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    You are good up to 3 days. My Cascadia has the same thing I take my 34 restarts and starts no problem. But dont drink more than one beer on ur 10 some say dont drink at all except on ur 34 you might here this pop up again with the TTR crew Im sure u will.
     
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  4. Mar 20, 2012 #3
    Pmracing

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    Do you have anything running in the truck? Like a fridge?

    My COleman fridge will kill the batt.s in 10 hours. But My cascadia also has a low voltage cut-off. When it hits a certain voltage it will shut off the power to all accessories. Usually leaving enough to start the truck. Especially in warmer weather when cranking amps coming out of the battery are less.

    Mikeeee
     
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  5. Mar 20, 2012 #4
    oldmack

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    Your truck will start just fine, I left my dome lights on for a week when I went on vacation and my truck started (barely).
     
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  7. Mar 21, 2012 #5
    -MadMax-

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    Thanks.

    I got to sleep in a couple more hours than I thought I would.
    Plus, I didn't even finish the one beer. I got busy doin other stuff, it got hot on me, and I felt dehydrated anyways so I switched to water.

    Hey, what is "TTR crew"?

    There is nothing running in the truck so hopefully it'll be ok!
     
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  8. Mar 21, 2012 #6
    jpracer1

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    The
    Truckers
    Report
    TTR
     
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  9. Mar 21, 2012 #7
    -MadMax-

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    Got it.

    The batt's were good to go.

    Didn't forget to turn it off today ;)
     
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