Purchasing a glider will Eld work?

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  1. Dannyidp

    Dannyidp Bobtail Member

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    Hi I'm hoping I'm posting in the correct area. I'm looking to purchase an 06 Columbia glider and my question to you guys is Will a ELD work in this truck? The reason I ask is because the company requires it. Thank you
     
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  3. wis bang

    wis bang Road Train Member

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    The engine year controls manual vrs electronic determines if it is ELD capable not the chassis .
     
  4. fortycalglock

    fortycalglock Road Train Member

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    An 2006 glider or 2016? What engine and version of engine?
     
  5. Dannyidp

    Dannyidp Bobtail Member

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    Okay I found out some more information it's a 1997 12.7 Detroit engine
     
  6. Dannyidp

    Dannyidp Bobtail Member

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    It's a 97 12.7 Detroit engine
     
  7. Dannyidp

    Dannyidp Bobtail Member

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    Okay it's a 97 Detroit 12.7
     
  8. fortycalglock

    fortycalglock Road Train Member

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    It should be OK if it’s a DDEC3 and WILL be ok if it’s a DDEC4.
     
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  9. NH Guy

    NH Guy Medium Load Member

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    Can some mod merge these threads into the proper forum? Im sure he will get better feedback that way.
     
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  10. Dannyidp

    Dannyidp Bobtail Member

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    Yes it is a ddec4
     
  11. Old Man

    Old Man Road Train Member

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    May need to run a extra power wire for constant power. Yours will probably shut down eld when you turn key off.
     
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