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helps uncover the root cause
of electric problems, " Hedman
says. " That's why we feel it's
best to invest in a diagnostic
and repair tool that provides
the user with everything they
need in a single application to
complete the job. For example, [Noregon] JPRO's Fault
Guidance feature presents
the user with troubleshooting steps, plus valuable information like full-color wiring
diagrams to improve technician efficiency. "
Optronics' O'Dell says that
in his experience, the weakest links in a truck's electrical system are the links
between wiring and vehicle
systems - the molded plugs
and hard-shell connectors
that often attract dirt and
debris, or allow water inside.
He recommends replacing
them with more modern, and
better protected connectors as
part of a prescribed preventive
maintenance (PM) regimen for
the fleet.
" Most fleets simply repair
lighting and electrical issues
as they come up, and don't
really have a dedicated, coherent, long-term PM program
designed to combat these
problems, " he says. " I advise
fleets to establish an annual
vehicle electrical inspection
schedule - perhaps every
two years or so, depending
on your operation. "
During this electrical PM
inspection, O'Dell says technicians should go through
every connector and light
socket on the vehicle and
have them simply pull the
plugs apart, inspect them
for damage, clean them, and
put new electrical grease in
to help protect them from
the elements. " And that's a
good time to swap out any
older connections for newer
ones, " he adds. " It's a simple,
old-school approach to dealing with electronic ghosts. "
But, in his experience,
O'Dell says such a hands-on
approach can pay big dividends in decreasing failures
and downtime caused by electrical gremlins and ghosts.
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" Without the monitoring documentation new telematics
systems provide, it's unknowable if the service being
provided is appropriate to the problem and can lead
to lost time trying to repair a 'ghost' issue. "
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Uptime
Editor's Note
Class 8 engine rightsizing and the impact on maintenance & longevity
Gremlins and ghosts
Staying safe in the shop
Avoiding turbocharger trouble
10 steps to assess the parts storeroom
Monitoring economic recovery progress
Fleet Parts & Compenents
Tools & Equipment
Classifieds
Diesel fuel additive considerations
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