anyone know anything about apu codes?

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  1. Skull_Leader

    Skull_Leader Light Load Member

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    I've been having this nagging codes 42 "excessive low pressure" for a little while, now I've got a code 54 "max regens reached" (presumably because I've been ignoring the 42) which sure it down. anyone know how to fix it or bypass this stupid dpf altogether? it's been more trouble than its worth.
     
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  3. Mark Kling

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    thermoking

    your link pulls up error 404 btw
     
  5. Mark Kling

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    Google is your friend.

    try putting in ThermoKing APU codes and do a search.

    I did a basic search on APU codes and found the two PDF's. If you would list your make/model it would narrow down from Global to a more local type of search.
     
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    those pdfs don't help. one is an installation guide, the other is an owner manual
     
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    they both show codes and how to resolve the codes..
     
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    not unless you consider "send it to a dealer" a solution.
     
  9. Mark Kling

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    http://www.rigmasterpower.com/support-materials.php

    Go to Google, put this in - Thermo king apu trouble codes , 7th item down...

    [PDF]


    [h=3]TriPac DPF Operators Manual[/h]
    Page 27 are the trouble codes...

    Instead of spending all this time back and forth with me, why not try Google, since no one has any idea of what APU you got and trying to trouble shoot codes is a shot in the dark.

    Or, you could call the company that makes it and talk to them.



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  10. Skull_Leader

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    I googled it before I even post this thread. I know the codes, and what they mean (as evidenced by the first post) what I don't know, is what to do about it.
     
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    Not knowing what you have is a shot in the dark. I strongly suggest you call a service shop for the make of APU you have.

    4) PRESSURE SWITCH FAILURE
    The filter assembly includes two electrical pressure
    switches that will detect backpressure of 2 psi
    (140mbar) and 3 psi (210mbar). When the 2 psi switch
    is triggered, regeneration will begin. The 3 psi switch is
    for backup if the 2 psi switch fails, in order to protect the
    engine from extreme backpressures greater than 3 psi.
    If the 3 psi switch is triggered due to a failure of the 2 psi
    switch, the Tripac will then begin regeneration whenever
    the 3 psi switch is triggered. The EHDPF controller will
    attempt to clean the filter twice after the 3 psi switch
    has been triggered, and then will permanently shut off
    the Tripac (and display "Eng" in the Tripac display) until
    a service technician can diagnose the problem. The
    "DPF STATUS" light will be blinking slowly (even when
    the Tripac is shut off) to notify the operator that service
    is required.

    TIME BETWEEN REGENERATIONS IS
    > 10 HOURS

    If there is a hole in the filter body or in the pressure
    switch hose, the 2 psi switch will not be able to initiate
    a regeneration. This same situation happens if both the
    2 psi and 3 psi switches are stuck open. The EHDPF
    controller will detect this fault and permanently shut off
    the Tripac. The EHDPF controller will permanently shut
    off the Tripac (and display "Eng" in the Tripac display)
    until a service technician can diagnose the problem. The
    "DPF STATUS" light will be blinking (four fast, one slow,
    even when the Tripac is shut


     
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