How do you unplug the smart Drive?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Trucks66, Sep 23, 2021.

  1. Val_Caldera

    Val_Caldera Road Train Member

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    Regarding all suggestions as to "fuse" and "wire":

    Like new vehicles since '00 (earlier?), most (if not all) "fuzees" control/effect additional applications, negating the singular actions in annoyance obliteration.

    "Cutting a wire", while in theory and application appeared/appears practical, such idea did not finalize a Positive solution.
    When Trucks were on Company Yard (Choo-Choo, other locations), Trucks went through Shop and some sections of Trucks were (are?) meticulously analyzed.
    CHEERZ!!

    (additional "Lane Deviation Alerts/Noise:
    Construction Zones:
    Lane Deviation Alert System Read Old Lines!)
     
    Last edited: Sep 24, 2021
    Reason for edit: added bits.
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  3. striker

    striker Road Train Member

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    Disabling many of these systems may also disable your cruise control
     
  4. olddog_newtricks

    olddog_newtricks Medium Load Member

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    I just don't understand why anyone would put up with that nanny crap. There are lots of companies out there that do not have that garbage.
     
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  5. 4merlinn2

    4merlinn2 Bobtail Member

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    If it's in a newer Volvo, look for the box on the front, near the bottom of the radiator. There are two plugs going into it. Pull them out then reattach them just far enough for the plug to hold together but not far enough for the pins to make contact. I used to do that every week with a 2018 770 I drove. You'll get error messages every time you start the engine but you can ignore them and they will stop when you reconnect the plugs. Just make sure to connect them before turning the truck in for maintenance. Mechanics will see the error codes, figure our what you did and might tell safety. Very few safety people have a sense of humor.
     
  6. Judge

    Judge Road Train Member

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    Tell company to turn it off or your leaving, with the trucker shortage I keep hearing about, you’ll find a real job in no time without that junk.
     
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  7. VA CDL Holder

    VA CDL Holder Medium Load Member

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    Become a friend of someone in the shop, maybe you can get a wiring schematic of how it's wired in. I'm sure these cameras, "phone home" every so often just to let it be known that they are online and functional.
     
  8. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    If it ain't your truck, leave it alone.
     
  9. Val_Caldera

    Val_Caldera Road Train Member

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    That's not a feasible solution especially if one has been at ONE Company nearing 10 years. No need to basically "start over" until possibly something worse is unveiled which could make what one was avoiding seem pale in comparison.
    CHEERS!!
     
  10. buzzarddriver

    buzzarddriver Road Train Member

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    Buy your own truck and become an O/O. Equip it as you want.
    You will be on your way to becoming a millionaire much faster.
     
  11. Dockbumper

    Dockbumper Road Train Member

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    Just reach under the dash and start unplugging connectors until it quits working. I do it all the time!:rolleyes:
     
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