How to disable low air alarm

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  1. Bakerman

    Bakerman Road Train Member

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    A BFH will fix that buzzer!
     
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  3. TankerP

    TankerP Road Train Member

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    I think I understand what your saying. Here's a suggestion, have it looked at and fixed. Whatever you do don't disable the low air alarm because you might forget to set it back on when you get back on the road. If you get pulled over for inspection it will be a ticket and an OOS.
     
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  4. wichris

    wichris Road Train Member

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    I'll agree, get it fixed. But you are only required to have an audible OR visible warning, not both.

    (2) A warning signal that is audible or visible to a person in the normal driving position and provides a continuous warning to the driver whenever the air pressure in the service reservoir system is at 379 kPa (55 psi) and below, or one-half of the compressor governor cutout pressure, whichever is less.
     
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  5. Accidental Trucker

    Accidental Trucker Road Train Member

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    How hard is it to pull the fuse or wire a switch in the circuit?
     
  6. 4wayflashers

    4wayflashers Road Train Member

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    I had air leaking from the park break button. Brake chamber went bad. Mine only leaked for 15-20 seconds before brakes locked up. Luckily I was in the right lane and pulled onto shoulder in those 15-20 seconds. Do not disco air alarms.
     
  7. Zeviander

    Zeviander Road Train Member

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    Do it. The DOT will love you when they find out.

    Just fix the leak.
     
  8. 4wayflashers

    4wayflashers Road Train Member

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    Imagine being on the jury when you hear the professional driver disabled the low air alarm.
     
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  9. 4wayflashers

    4wayflashers Road Train Member

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    this is for old trucks that only had one alarm. In what world are you living in that you think you can disable a freaking low air alarm and be dot compliant.
     
  10. FLCRACKER

    FLCRACKER Medium Load Member

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    I believe he has the International epu system runs off of batteries. Way different than an apu with an engine. Think thats where the confusion comes from.
     
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  11. DrFlush

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    I agree, sounds like an epu, you have to take the instrument cluster out, take the back off and unplug the buzzer, to stop it, just get the airleak fixed.
     
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