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what is this switch?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Jbrake1960, Jan 10, 2011.

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  1. Jan 10, 2011 #1
    Jbrake1960

    Jbrake1960 Light Load Member

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    Im in a 2005 freightliner columbia with no owners manual and cant figure out what this switch is for. its a two way toggle switch.. Top half says "NRM/SPIN" bottom half says "ATC"....... any help here?
     
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  3. Jan 10, 2011 #2
    Injun

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    Traction control. Leave it on NRM unless you're slipping on mud or ice.
     
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  4. Jan 10, 2011 #3
    striker

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    ^^^^^ what he said, in NRM mode it probably has built in traction control that will help you in most situations
     
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  5. Jan 10, 2011 #4
    Lady K

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    Sweet - a truck with lockers - LOL! (JK - I have no clue - but a traction aiding device sounds sweet!!)
     
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  7. Jan 10, 2011 #5
    outerspacehillbilly

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    That's the emergency eject button, DON"T TOUCH IT! :biggrin_2559:
     
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  8. Jan 11, 2011 #6
    chompi

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    That's your traction control.

    There were so many days I wished I had an eject button when I was teaming with the old lady!
     
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    notarps4me

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  10. Jan 11, 2011 #8
    Injun

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    If you're slipping on ice or mud, flip the switch to ATC. Just don't flip it while the wheels are turning. Once out of the slippery spot, flip the switch back to NRM...but wait until you're in neutral, not moving faster than about 5mph.

    2003 Columbias do not have automatic traction control. That's why you have that switch.
     
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  11. Jan 11, 2011 #9
    123456

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    Ok,

    now how is it different from the differental lock ?????

    And if you have both switches,

    when do you use which one ?????????
     
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  12. Jan 11, 2011 #10
    25(2)+2

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    It's part of a premium anti-lock brake system that has the function of sensing wheel spin and controlling it by braking, on the same line of thought as using individual rear wheel brakes on a farm or construction tractor if so equipped.

    I did a search for Bendix Automatic Traction Control, you may find some pertinent info from that search, but the manuals should have been left in the truck,even though they might take lots of time to find anything in.

    Interaxle differential(power divider in some) should be locked in low speed operation when it is slippery, full locking differentials only as needed, because they increase turning radius or may make turning impossible.
     
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