Green air line cable use

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  1. DANI3L

    DANI3L Bobtail Member

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    Hello everyone,

    I purchased an international 9400 and along with the emergency/service cables there is a green air cable that i do not know what it is used for. I have searched online with no luck. If any of you could shed some light on this that would be great. I have attached an image of it.
     

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  3. Flipflops

    Flipflops Heavy Load Member

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    Green is your supply for ABS and lights. Blue and red just charge and supply the air for breaks.
     
  4. daf105paccar

    daf105paccar Road Train Member

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    Since when do lights use air???
     
  5. Flipflops

    Flipflops Heavy Load Member

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    Since when does air supply abs electrical signs?
     
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  6. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    My guess is its likely for an air operated trailer accessory.
     
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  7. Flipflops

    Flipflops Heavy Load Member

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    What does a red and blue airline do? How do they work?
     
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  8. sdaniel

    sdaniel Road Train Member

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    The red air line supplies air to the trailer , releasing the parking brakes and filling all the tanks. The blue air line signal s the valve that applies the brakes (using the air in the tanks ) . Hopes this helps.
     
  9. sdaniel

    sdaniel Road Train Member

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    Your extra (green) line was for a lift axle or air power tailgate release , or any thing back there at was controlled by air.
     
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  10. DANI3L

    DANI3L Bobtail Member

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    makes sense, thanks for your input
     
  11. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    Follow the line the other way and see what it's hooked to on the cab end. Likely as already mentioned it was for a trailer accessory.
     
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  12. mudflap77

    mudflap77 Heavy Load Member

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    Keeps the light cool.. Must be why LEDs stay cooler then the old style!!
     
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