PLEASE HELP - My automatic transmission truck wont go into gear

Discussion in 'Peterbilt Forum' started by sprechnd, Apr 5, 2014.

  1. livitruck

    livitruck Bobtail Member

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    I have a 2012 Freightliner Cascadia Eaton automatic transmission. I was stuck in traffic and won’t want to accelerate. Won’t go in gear, doesn’t show codes and is not light flashing. I’m in Chicago I-290 E under a bridge and my trailer is loaded. Please some suggestions????
     
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  3. TTNJ

    TTNJ Heavy Load Member

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    So I read the thread but must have missed what the issue was.......I guess I was stunned that the OP didn’t know how to disconnect the negative battery wire
    With all of the electronics and sensors in trucks and cars nowadays, one of the first things you should whenever there is an issue is disconnected the negative battery wire to allow the system to reset.
     
  4. livitruck

    livitruck Bobtail Member

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    A mechanic arrived and apparently the clutch is gone... They will fix it tomorrow.
     
  5. livitruck

    livitruck Bobtail Member

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  6. 504trucker

    504trucker Bobtail Member

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    Mine is doing the same. 2007 Freightliner with a Eaton Smart Shift. I get no codes
     
  7. livitruck

    livitruck Bobtail Member

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    Hi, check the clutch and I changed the
    Shaft and Crank Shaft. If your truck is automatic is kind of expensive but if your truck is manual should be cheaper to change. Mine cost around 3,000. With 10 hrs of labor.
     
  8. dave at road services

    dave at road services Bobtail Member

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    Dave here with JB Hunt road services. I have found this error several times in my calls, and it is typically solved with us by having a 4 minute master power reset and then cycling gear selection at 1.5 second intervals from N to D to Lo to D to N to R to N and it seems to clear up the issue, which is typically caused by a driver rolling that spindle shifter too fast. I have solved this issue several times myself over the phone with drivers. hope this helps.
     
  9. daveliz

    daveliz Bobtail Member

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    truck engine running or off
     
  10. 7seriestv

    7seriestv Light Load Member

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    Do you cycle it with the key on or off? Truck running or truck off?
     
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