Did someone clear the visible codes?
If your reefer is telling you to get service within 24 hours, there's probably a reason. Get someone to pull codes. Manually check the codes even if there is no error light.
Perhaps the error is that the red error code LED has failed...
Looking for reefer help
Discussion in 'Refrigerated Trucking Forum' started by afterburn25, May 31, 2018.
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Last edited: Jun 17, 2018
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Well. you just don't pick a number to set the unit temperature at. All produce doesn't run at 34* . You need to read the bills for a temp setting. Then it's best to contact the person/company that is paying the freight to find out what they want the unit set to. Just cuz some smuck on a forklift said to set the unit to a certain temp or you setting the unit to what you think is correct doesn't carry much weight if the load spoils and a claim arises. Good Luck.
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Most carrier units will have a "check at next service interval" displayed for a minor fault, you have to actually go into the menu to see what it is. It could be anything from "box temp out of range" to a alternator beginning to fail, losing freon or coolant, anything mechanical or sensor related.
Most company drivers at mega carriers are idiots, half of them assume that a green idiot light means everything is fine, or as long as the unit runs it works. Some don't know or understand how a reefer works and how to check temps...most think fuel it and it's fine, and some can not even do that right.Farmerbob1 Thanks this. -
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The temperature setting on your BOL'S might not be what the broker or receiver wants it shipped at..always call and check ! I've worked with some brokers that didn't have a clue so if it was going to say US FOODS in Ogden then you can bet I called em for a double check..of course you already know to keep tools and spare parts they've saved my rump more than once . even something as simple as a new belt without having to rely on someone else can make all the difference... waiting longer doing reefers just seems to be part of the game..i swear it's like some produce coolers want you docked , doors open with your reefer running hard to help cool their place especially some of em in Salinas...reefers are kinda like government work " hurry up and wait "
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if u have a refer, keep fido at home ,and other pets ,most places wont let you on the place with em,and here anthor thing i learn ,most refer have by the contol box a plug ,u can take to dealer and they plug in to there laptop and can tell everything about how your unit was running on the last load. And buy yourself a infred temp gun they work wonders and try ri drive at night or the pouring rain under trees for the day anything to help keep it cook
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Put a thermometer on back door, or small flap door. Not electronic one, oldskool mercury one. Some places don't want a trailer older than 10 years old for food. Or one cut on inside or one dent in base aluminum some cheese places are picky. Get a tanker endorsement due to bulk tote liquid loads require it.
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