How to disable low air alarm

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by uplander, Apr 7, 2016.

  1. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    The leak is from the hose connection. Not the threads. Quality installation wasn't in mind when the thing was produced. It doesn't cinch the line down tight. And it takes 2 hours parked before the trailer brakes pop out. Very small leak.
     
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  3. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    I've had leos actually watch my gauges to make sure the alarm sounds at 60 psi.
     
  4. truckthatpassesyouby

    truckthatpassesyouby Road Train Member

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    Go to a TA and ask for this IMG_20160407_212728073.jpg

    This doesn't lleak at all. If the hose end leaks then use a lot of nylon thread to seal the nozzle gun.
     
  5. truckthatpassesyouby

    truckthatpassesyouby Road Train Member

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    And while your at it, also ask for these.
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    One is to remove the gun.
    The big one is in case an alligator breaks your trailer line fitter off, this one is a life saver.
     
  6. Old Iron

    Old Iron Road Train Member

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    Ahhh...... That's been a part of your routine pre-trip inspection since the beginning of time. Just like your tractor protection valve pop out press test. And brakes applied air press leak down test.
     
  7. banders77

    banders77 Light Load Member

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    tighten the knobs, they do turn like a screw.
     
  8. dibstr

    dibstr Road Train Member

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    Suddenly!
     
  9. Bill Smith

    Bill Smith Light Load Member

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    Get it fixed....air leaks are bad juju....
     
  10. realdesertkickin

    realdesertkickin Heavy Load Member

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    dissconnect the sensor wire where tranny meets driveshaft, bypass it with a paperclip
     
    Last edited: Apr 9, 2016
  11. Pedigreed Bulldog

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    That's the VSS and has nothing to do with the low air alarm.
     
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