Hey yall, I have a peterbilt 387 with a cummins (Paccar) ISX15. After bout 3 mins of idle time the truck shuts off. I have tried the cruise control trick but that does not work. I was wondering if anyone know any tricks to override this.
Ok, I don't recommend this for dummies, (not saying you are one), but you can set the trailer brakes (red button) and not the tractor brakes. This often times tricks the engine into thinking it is still driving. I have seen trucks where it doesn't work but on most it will work. Make sure the trailer brakes are in adjustment so you don't go rolling away and if in doubt, stick a wheel chock under the tire.
ok ill try that, it is ignorant for the company I work for to order them trucks. Lets just say the guy who bought them trucks is no longer working there lol.
Like I said, make sure the brakes are in adjustment and/or put a wheel chock under the tire so you don't go rolling away. The truck may not run indefinitely but I'm pretty sure it will extend the idle time. Almost all fleets have trucks set-up somewhat like this so get used to it.
Both freightliners I drove when I was in training, I could use the cruise control method. Then when I upgraded they gave me a POS pete lol. I have also heard that wait 4 and a half minutes, press the clutch all the way in and then you can idle all night.
Your company can go into the computer and change the settings so it can idle. If they won't do it, tell them to sit in the truck all night without heat, and switch jobs. Any company that wont let you stay warm in the winter is a company you don't need.
Just like rwdfinch said. They hook the laptop up and under options they can set the idle shutdown. None Cruise Override Timed idle _______ Temperature Idle ________ Your company might not of updated it when they got the truck. It's worth asking the shop and/or dispatch to tell them to update it. You don't have a bunk heater?
I do not have a bunk heater, but Im not a fan of having a live flame underneath me lol. Also I tried the clutch trick...well that only worked for 5 mins then it shut down again...fml lol
