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With the BATTERY DISCONN and CHARGING SYSTEM warning lights on we are running through the ¿PDP? on the cab passenger side dash. I need to order some micro- and mini-relays, clean up the board and perhaps some electrical lube.
Good news is after pulling cleaning and reseating a number of the...
So, while still awaiting the relay's arrival, @GeneralDisorder suggested, I am looking for a rattle likely from the cab latch alignment. While working on that I noticed the lights upon the alternator flashing in an alternating fashion: 24v, 12v, 24v,... I assume that is good.
Still left is...
Life is full of choices. As a commercial real estate broker and developer I am well versed with capitalism's soullessness. I appreciate your help, knowledge shared, and graciousness in the face of my glib response—
Ordered an Arduino prototype ($320 including shipping to the US) to be another beta tester (less than a 100 of us I understand). Though you influenced me to try a new Dana in the box as well, as the idea of having several program options is interesting. Though I don't play well with Windows...
In the end I decided to try plug and play and wanted to have a spare so I have ordered an Arduino unit and found a new in the box Dana. So, we will try both and see how they compare–
hmmm. I haven't checked at the alternator; dash gauge is higher, CTIS H and M are higher. Sounds like more good news =/
All good, it is all good. Better to know and address, than being clueless on the road once it comes up. Thank you, I appreciate all you share here on the forum—
@GeneralDisorder my M1078A1 has 24+v at H and M. Nothing at Z. The new unit listed is meant for a M939. Any thoughts on which pins it will expect power? The backing label states: highway 81# wrecker, 70# others.
Once I get to our final tare weight (should be about 19,300#) I am expecting...
Further exploration leads to finding the LBCD disconnected. Connecting adds the CHARGING SYSTEM dash warning to the BATTERY DISCONN dash warning. Shoot. Alternator still charging, starter still engaging. So far everything I use works, even the CTIS when the connections are jury-rigged.
The...
So, today I confirmed the CTIS system works, just the ECU is bricked (5 steady lights). Time to look into Arduino CTIS system and decide whether manual mod or plug and play is simplest solution.
I appreciate everyone's help and not getting flamed returning to an older post. Thank you all—
Really not sure as yet. I do like keeping things simple. Sometimes the simple answer may not be the simplest solution.
Running line, adding some momentariness and a gauge would fit into my plan to redesign the cockpit dash layout into something more ergonomic and functional.
I haven't seen...
I may be. You all know much more about these vehicles and systems than I likely ever will. I appreciate all you share. Now that I have ordered the ECO HUBS I am on to how to best replace my bricked (5 steady lights) CTIS with a manual system based upon your design that suits my asthetic for...