How do I engage "differential lock" on a 2000 freightliner century autoshift?

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  1. tractortrucker

    tractortrucker Bobtail Member

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    I just bought a 2000 (freightliner) century autoshift and there is nothing labeled "differential lock" on the dashboard. How is the other drive axle engaged/disengaged on this truck? The transmission is a 10-speed eaton fuller autoshift. Thanks.
     
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  3. 4eagles

    4eagles Light Load Member

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    If it were me, I'd check the owners manual.
     
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  4. Frenzy

    Frenzy Medium Load Member

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    I have a 2000 century with a 10 speed autoshift. The transmission has nothing to do with the axle interlocks. On my truck I have four air control switches on the right side of the panel next to the airbrake locks (the yellow and red knobs). In order from top to bottom:

    Suspension (for dropping the airbags)
    Interaxle lock
    Rear differential lock
    5th wheel slider lock

    I drove a Columbia about 6 years ago and as I remember it only had three locks on it. I think it only had the Interaxle lock and not the Rear differential lock.

    Good luck finding an owners manual for a 9 year old truck. I have a couple of opt switches on my dash that I have never been able to find out what they do.

    Ken
     
  5. sgreer78

    sgreer78 Light Load Member

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    If it's not on the dash, the truck doesn't have it.
     
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