is the low air warning indicator behind the dash?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by azbraindamage, Nov 25, 2012.

  1. azbraindamage

    azbraindamage Light Load Member

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    I bought a 2001 379 pete and the wires need to be redone, but I need to work some first $$$. The low air incicator won't go off, I believe it is wiring, the pressure is staying at 120 when the truck is running, the pop out is at 30 when I do the safety check, by pumping the brakes. Every time I get something fixed and think I can pass a safety check, something else goes wrong, I am getting very discouraged, but gotta keep going, any help would be greatly appreciated.
     
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  3. Starline

    Starline Medium Load Member

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    For some unknown reason, Pete's have always had wiring issues... I don't know if its broken wires, poor connectors.
    Maybe replace the wiring harness ?
     
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  4. hhmag70

    hhmag70 Light Load Member

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    Yes, behind the large panel in front of the driver.
     
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  5. azbraindamage

    azbraindamage Light Load Member

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    Thank you, my problem is due to previous owner and a lot of chicken lights.
     
  6. azbraindamage

    azbraindamage Light Load Member

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    How hard is replacing the wiring harness?
     
  7. SL3406

    SL3406 Medium Load Member

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    You don't need a new harness. The sensor for the low air warning is located in a aluminum distribution block mounted on the floor under the dash. Remove the plastic panels behind the brake pedal and the wiring harness should be labeled. The brake light switch looks just like it so be sure you don't remove the wrong one.
     
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  8. jbourque

    jbourque Heavy Load Member

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    i agree with SL3406 unless the truck has been in a flood or a small fire under the dash. 3406 i was 1693ta man lots luck hope you find the problem
     
  9. azbraindamage

    azbraindamage Light Load Member

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    I found the problem, it was the front brake drum, it was leaking bad, gonna have it replaced tomorrow, by my daughters friend, I'm not mechanical. Thanks for all the help, I love this forum, I get great advice here, faster than I can find it on the computer !
     
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