peterbilt air leak

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  1. tj379

    tj379 Light Load Member

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    would anybody happen to know what pressure switches do what or a scematic of a 1988 379 air manifold behind the fuel petal?i have a small air leak on a low pressure switch, i rdmoved it and plugged for now but cant figure out what it does! my bk lights work off spike n petal, low air lights are good, interaxle light good, fan etc
     
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  3. tj379

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    062 Road Train Member

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    Low air buzzer maybe? @pushbroom may be able to help
     
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  6. tj379

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    that is what the switch looks like and the location is the very right rear or back side of the manifold , was wondering if tge engine idel timer uses one of these?
     
  7. tj379

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    the low air light works , buzzer never has so that could be, if thats the case it can stay plugged!
     
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    Bendix low air switch. Buzzer?
     

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    Most of the buzzers in a peterbilt that I’ve seen are unplugged at the board, including the truck I have now.
     
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    ya im thinkin its a buzzer , i havent noticed anything not working, thanks for the replies
     
  11. Dino soar

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    Why do Peterbilts have the buzzer unplugged?

    Isn't that a violation if inspected?
     
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