Left the d**n switch on!!!!

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by MemphisOrion, Dec 12, 2024.

  1. MemphisOrion

    MemphisOrion Bobtail Member

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    Left the battery switch on (24 volt system) and now I get crickets when I turn the master switch to run. There use to be a series of clicks and beeps now nothing.

    Going to check the following:
    Batteries
    Starter Solenoid
    Any other suggestions?

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  3. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Yeah. What are we working on? Chevy pickup? Peterbilt? Marmon? White? Hayes?
     
  4. Star Rider

    Star Rider Road Train Member

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  5. broke down plumber

    broke down plumber Road Train Member

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    Dang man after you hit the switches on dat 6,4 you got to release drop her on da ground so she'll hop up on 3 as you roll thru da redlight .
     
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  6. SmallPackage

    SmallPackage Road Train Member

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    If it dings its ok. If it buzzes you gots problems
     
  7. SomeCanadian

    SomeCanadian Light Load Member

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    Jump start box?
    If not you need one.
     
  8. Sirscrapntruckalot

    Sirscrapntruckalot Road Train Member

    The switch to make sure it's off next time?

    :)

    I couldn't resist.

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  9. MemphisOrion

    MemphisOrion Bobtail Member

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    Yea, I set myself up for the abuse…

    I have an Orion II with a 5.9 Cummins engine
     
  10. homeskillet

    homeskillet Road Train Member

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    You need 24v to jump it.

    Those little Orions are a pain to work on.

    If the batteries are in a compartment under the driver's window, you should be able to hook a 24v jump pack to the big terminal near the 24v battery switch.

    Hook the negative to one of the front lug nuts.

    Turn both battery switches ON.

    Go inside the bus, close the driver's window, and try to start the bus.

    DO NOT reach in thru the window to hit the start button.....that places you MUCH TOO CLOSE to the batteries if something goes horribly wrong.

    If it's the Orion II/III with the batteries under the floor, you're on your own.

    If you don't have a 24v jump pack, hook two 12v packs together in series.
     
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  11. MemphisOrion

    MemphisOrion Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the response…I found out what happened…I tripped the ignition circuit breaker when I tried to start it…batteries were weak
     
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