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AUTOMATIC PROBLEM

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by gerardo1961, Aug 23, 2015.

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  1. Aug 23, 2015 #1
    gerardo1961

    gerardo1961 Road Train Member

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    My Truck is Broke Down in Houston .I Pick up a Load and was Driving out of Houston,When I was Driving the yellow Trans Light began to BLINKING and in the Display the number 10 was blinking the same . only the gear 10 was inside and is not shifting down.i stop disconnect the battery an was waiting .I start my truck and was driving after 5 mintutes the problem came back.I disconnect the battery only in this time was diferent I don t can start my truck in the display you can see the number F blinking I.was calling the towntruck and he bring my truck to the freightlinerdealer in Houston.The dealer is superbusy the lot is full of trucks ,no space to park my trailer.Now my trailer is parked in the Hotel.Maybe before the end of next Week he can look on my Truck and tell me what Happen.He tell me is maybe better I fly home to Miami.Only I like to wait and see what is wrong on the Truck and after I Thinking what I can do.Maybe repair here when is not to much.O look to bring the Truck home to Miami or buy a other Truck .Tell me Please what you Think what can be bad on my Truck .is a Columbia 07. with 10 gear automatic with clutch
     
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  3. Aug 23, 2015 #2
    mhyn

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    I am just waiting to see who from this forum will try to help you...

    my suggestion -sell that #### and buy regular (not automatic) truck.
     
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  4. Aug 23, 2015 #3
    gerardo1961

    gerardo1961 Road Train Member

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    I was buying my Truck with 470 k in 09 ( 35k from a Freightlinerdealer),now I have 1M 82k,never Troubles with Automatic.Years my Truck is Pay off an is and was a Very Good Moneymaker
     
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  5. Aug 23, 2015 #4
    EZ Money

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    Sounds like the Eaton auto shift.
    I had the same exact problem last week! Disconnecting the battery got me to a shop then it went belly up!
    I was in a temporary truck while my other truck was getting work done....

    Ended up the clutch was gone and problems with the air shift deal.

    Pretty fast fix if the shop is used to the old Eaton setup. They dropped the trans and had a new clutch in buy the next afternoon.
     
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  7. Aug 23, 2015 #5
    gerardo1961

    gerardo1961 Road Train Member

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    Is a eaton autoshift,I put a new clutch for maybe 4 month in the truck
     
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  8. Aug 23, 2015 #6
    Jerry12

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    A few items:

    1), Tranny's air regulator filter has funk inside it. (what year did u last change your air dryer cartridge)
    2), One of the several Speed Sensors need replacing.
    3), Power Cable for the a), transmission or b) trucks power cable coming from the alternator.

    Each of those are cheap & easy. Do you want to wait it out for the diagnostics or experiment?

    (Other items get pricey...dont know anything about ur equipment but more than likely its a inexpensive issue.)
     
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  9. Aug 23, 2015 #7
    gerardo1961

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    Iam not a mechanic I have to wait,last year I changed a speedsensor,the complete air dryer I changed for 2.3 year I think
     
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  10. Aug 23, 2015 #8
    mhyn

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    Gerardo can you do visual check of the wires Jerry12 told you ? man you are asking for help and people telling you to check the basic things. go under the truck and check the wires.
     
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    04 LowMax Thanks this.
  11. Aug 23, 2015 #9
    Jerry12

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    After the Computers hooked up and the diagnostics done.

    Myself, I recommend adding this to your work order: 1), replace the air dryer cartridge. When doing so, ask them to a), clean out the area where the cartridge screws to the housing.

    2), Also, clean out the trannys air filter regulator.
    (this u should do on ur own at least as often as changing your engines oil filter. Curious, have u ever noticed after a sudden stop then notice a delay with ur tranny shifting into gear, LED gear display blinks repeatedly before engaging. After, cleaning mine, i've noticed a quicker response.)

    Replace air dryer cartridge once per year.
     
    Jerry12, Aug 23, 2015
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  12. Aug 23, 2015 #10
    gerardo1961

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    My truck Is in the shop miles from my hotel.Iam not a mechanic and don't no is a wire good or bad.I appreciate you help and when I have the diagnosis del problem I tell him to do this was jerry told me.
     
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