Air bags deflate when I remove gladhands

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by NorCalLivn, Nov 5, 2024.

  1. NorCalLivn

    NorCalLivn Bobtail Member

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    How's everyone doin? Hopefully all is well....

    I've run across this issue and can't seem to find the problem. My rig is a 2015 cascadia and has never done this.
    As of recent, every time I remove the gladhands my air bags start to release air, well, my leveling valve does. However it's only when I remove the return (blue hose). Or when I hook up to a trailer and release the trailer brakes so the trailer tank can build pressure, the leveling valve also releases air.
    The lever on the leveling valve is straight horizontal.
    Is there a check valve somewhere? I'm stumped. If there has been a thread about this i apologize. I've done searched on Google and can't find anything that relates to my issue.
    Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
     
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  3. SomeCanadian

    SomeCanadian Light Load Member

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    Does your trailer auto dump the air bags? The tractor will adjust to the weight shift.

    Otherwise I suspect that you might be mistaken as to where the air is coming from based on the information you provided.
     
  4. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Blue hose is not a return line. Its your service air for the service brakes.
     
    Iamoverit Thanks this.
  5. NorCalLivn

    NorCalLivn Bobtail Member

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    Yea. You are correct. I miss spoke. I did have a leaking chamber but I can't imagine that would cause my leveling valve to release air when I remove the blue gladhand and or when I hook up my gladhands and release trailer brakes.
     
  6. FMCSA + Hazmat Consultant

    FMCSA + Hazmat Consultant Bobtail Member

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    Only your airbags deflate, but your tanks stay full?
     
  7. NorCalLivn

    NorCalLivn Bobtail Member

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    They don't deflate as in exhaust all the air out, but almost like my leveling valve is at a 8° angle downward when it's sitting perfectly at a horizontal position. Leveling valve is about 6 month's old +/-.. It doesn't do it all the time but it just bothers me bc it's never done it before. Oh and tanks are normal/hold pressure. I did have a chamber go out and had to change my turbo actuator but no way that would cause my mysterious issue.
     
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