APU Coolant Temp Overheating?
Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by PE_T, Oct 24, 2019.
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The fan for the A/C compressor is running. The fan for the condenser is not running at all. I read some TK service bulletin where they said it’s supposed to turn on at 150 or 170 F. I bought a new fan and installed it, but the problem is still there.
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There's a fuse for that . did you reset on control headPE_T Thanks this.
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All my fuses in the black box are good. I also hit reset to clear the alarm codes.
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If the fan runs at a certain temp. Wouldn't there be a temp sensor to kick it on and off and maybe a relay?
Should have checked for power at the fan before replacing the fan.
Could also be a broken ground circuit.PE_T Thanks this. -
if you dont get any coolant back there then it will get hot and time outPE_T Thanks this.
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theres only to fans. engine fan and condenser. witch one are you talking about.PE_T Thanks this.
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I think I have my terms mixed up. I am referring to the fan that is installed next to the APU (not the one commonly installed on the back of the cab).truckdriver31 Thanks this.
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It seems like this will solve the problem. I’ll give it a try and report back.truckdriver31 Thanks this.
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PROBLEM SOLVED
Thanks everyone for your help.
@truckdriver31
You were right. The two valves under the hood need to be open when the APU is in use. Closing them causes the APU coolant temp to overheat. I recently did some work on my truck where I closed them off, and left them that way because I was incorrectly told that it wouldn’t make any difference. Thinking about it more, it really makes sense to have them open because it allows the APU access to about 13 gallons of coolant. The temperature by the thermostat now fluctuates between 125 to 135 F, which is good. The alarm gets triggered if it goes over 170 F.Attached Files:
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