Howdy, just had a driver tell me I can set this truck on fire if I don't get it fixed soon. 2011 t700, can't run lights in the sleeper more than 15 seconds before the timer comes on.and shuts themoff for me.with apu running a/c unit. Just had 50amp fuse and its holder replaced couple months ago when the apu quit working . Do I have a problem still?
hmm to fry or not to fry
Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by jforjesse3, Nov 2, 2012.
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Better to be safe than homeless. Is the 50A fuse what the specs call for? If so, then you may have a different problem. Sometimes it's as simple as a corroded or lose ground wire. Better get someone with a meter in there to start checking wires (do the easy stuff first), then check out the lights, the wiring and the A/C. No, I have no idea how any of that stuff works, just that waking up in a fire in NOT good. And make sure whoever is checking knows what they're doing! It may just be something simple, but you won't know until it's checked out.
Good luck and drive safe.
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Whoever told you that the truck will catch on fire just because the low voltage disconnect is going off is an idiot. Get your batteries load tested, obviously they are not holding charge if it is kicking them off after 15 minutes. Also get your apu charging system checked out, it should not kick off the lights with the apu charging the batteries. Or it could be a faulty LVD. You can by pass the LVD which is located behind the passenger side kick panel by unplugging it and reconnecting the wires, does not harm the electrical system, just will not turn off non essential electronics when the batteries drain down.
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Quick update, new altenator in Canada, broken bracket for def system, waiting on parts in Pittsburgh. 3 34's in one week. Hmm.
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