2015 389 Peterbilt

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  1. KittyKicker

    KittyKicker Light Load Member

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    I have a 2015 389 glider with a 12.7 in it. My driver just called me and said the A/C and the clutch fine both quit working at the same time. I'm stumped. Anyone have any ideas? Everything was working fine 30 minutes ago.
     
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  3. AModelCat

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  4. KittyKicker

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    No, the belt is still there.
     
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  6. KittyKicker

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    Driver says he checked every fuse in all 3 panels and all checked out fine.
     
  7. Collie

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    Clutch fan is air and operated by solenoid. If there is a fault or blown fuse, it should come on by default so truck does not overheat. Uses air psi to disengage so if you have a blown air line going to fan, the fan will engage and stay engage so truck does not overheat.So you are saying the clutch fan is not engaged? Times may have changed and things may be different with new trucks but you have a glider truck with old detroit.
    If fan comes on and wont shut off with a/c running, i would blame that on a bad switch on one of the a/c lines.
     
  8. KittyKicker

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    Correct, but for some reason in this case the fan will not come on AND the A/C will not engage, which makes me think electrical but I have no idea where those 2 systems would meet to cause an issue like that.
     
  9. AModelCat

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    Is the truck parked and the A/C doesn't work? Or is it not working when driving down the highway?

    The A/C system will not produce cold air in the cab if the heat can't be removed from the condensor up front. So if A/C works just fine while travelling at highway speeds but blows warm when parked, I'd lean towards a switch in the A/C system that has failed open.
     
  10. Collie

    Collie Guest

    Ok. thanks for the update on the info and wish i could be more help
     
  11. KittyKicker

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    Is there a way to test for that and /or bypass the switch that is bad?
     
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