Shut down, key not working

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  1. Big Road Skateboard

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    Not sure. Haven't worked on a bunch of T800's. Pull relays till it shuts down
     
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    Tried that one. It never shut off.
     
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    Kenworths.... Check battery box. Look under the hood?

    And may not look like your standard relay. May look more like a solenoid.

    Older KW's had constant power relays in the battery box. Can't remember if those were for ignition or not, and not sure if the newer 800's have them.
     
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    Do these trucks have a shut down timer relay that could be stuck?
     
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    No
     
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    Okay, thanks. I know it had an extended idle shut down timer but that had been turned off with a laptop at some point. Obviously I am just guessing at this point. Thanks to all yall with the experience that take the time to help us.
     
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    Not sure who has the KW knowledge
    . Maybe @OLDSKOOLERnWV, @jamespmack
     
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