How to idle 2017 from Swift

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  1. Feb 20, 2017 #1
    Whobedo

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    Does anyone know how to cause my 2017 Freightliner Cascadia Evolution to idle? There is a sign posted on the driver's door frame that says..."Truck will not idle between 35 - 68 F". This causes me much trouble beyond staying warm.
     
    Whobedo, Feb 20, 2017
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  3. Feb 20, 2017 #2
    Steel Tiger

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    No wonder their drivers screw up so much. Drivers can't get a comfortable rest period and when they work, they're exhausted, hence the dumb decisions.


    Naw, that's not it.....
     
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  4. Feb 20, 2017 #3
    Scooter Jones

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    Do you guys have bunk heaters? Do they provide a wired in inverter?
     
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  5. Feb 20, 2017 #4
    iraqralph43

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    Try putting weight on accelerator peddle....leave it there ...then start truck...peddle has to be against floor...stay there and not move at all
     
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  7. Feb 20, 2017 #5
    HotH2o

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    Jack drive tires in air. Release tractor brakes. Put in 1st gear. Let out clutch. Enjoy your rest.
     
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  8. Feb 20, 2017 #6
    ZhenyaP1991

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    LOL its 2017 freightliner. You can't trick em anymore. When I used to work for Werner. I used to engage my clutch with a fifth wheel puller and went to bed lol.
     
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  9. Feb 20, 2017 #7
    Mullet_Head87

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    Go to another company. Or buy one of these..... 1e322b48d38985b18928b5561847fed4.jpg
     
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    Ooops

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  11. Feb 20, 2017 #9
    bzinger

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    Well that was informative ...thank you !
     
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  12. Feb 20, 2017 #10
    Aradrox

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    What i did at England same setup was I would but handwarmers about a buck apiece at Walmart and put them around the ambient temperature sensor sensor.... Should be behind the driver side convex mirror I used a sock to insulate it... Could keep my truck running all I wanted
     
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