Truck Troubleshooting Guide

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6 FROM PARK PRIMARY
20 VALVE TANK
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INSET (A) OPTION
12 2 PRIOR TO MARCH 1, 1998 FMVSS-121 REGULATIONS
8 INVERSION VALVE AND QUICK RELEASE VALVE
(INCLUDES ANTI-COMPOUNDING)

SECONDARY 15
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SUPPLY 5 9
13 19 (WET TANK)
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20 20 COLOR KEY
5 SUPPLY
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7 PARK/EMERGENCY
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 Truck Troubleshooting Guide
CONDITION/REMEDY CONDITION/REMEDY CONDITION/REMEDY CONDITION/REMEDY
1 COMPRESSOR 7 SINGLE CHECK VALVE 15 SPRING PARKING BRAKE 20 ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT,
FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION REFER TO THE OEM ALLOW BLEED BACK TO SUPPLY RESERVOIR
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. Periodic Test: bleed supply reservoir and observe gauges.
(SERVICE ONLY SERVICE CHAMBER SIDE MODULAR VALVES, SENSORS, AND
NOTE: If the compressor is manufactured by Meritor WABCO, Check valves should maintain primary and secondary reservoir OF SPRING BRAKE) TOOTH RINGS
refer to Maintenance Manual 31 (318 Compressor for Mack pressure. FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION REFER TO THE OEM FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION REFER TO THE OEM
E Tech Engines) or contact the Meritor Customer Support Replace if test results are negative. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
Center at 800-535-5560.
8 PRESSURE CONTROL CHECK VALVE 16 QUICK RELEASE AND DOUBLE CHECK 20A FRONT AXLE VALVE PACKAGE
2 SUPPLY, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR WILL NOT PERMIT AIR TO PURGE AIR DRYER.
TANKS CHECK THAT ONE-WAY CHECK HAS BEEN REMOVED. VALVE COMBINATION (OPTIONAL)
FOOT VALVE EXHAUST LEAK PARK BRAKES RELEASED YELLOW COMBINES TWO MODULATOR VALVES AND QUICK
FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION REFER TO THE OEM
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
9 AIR GAUGE DASH CONTROL V VALVE EXHAUST LEAK IN PARK POSITION RELEASE VALVE.
FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION REFER TO THE OEM AND SERVICE BRAKES APPLIED
3 LOW PRESSURE INDICATOR SWITCH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. Check anti-compound double check valve portion for feedback 20B REAR AXLE VALVE PACKAGE
to foot or dash control valve. Repair or replace.
BUZZER OR LIGHT INOPERABLE 10 DUAL SYSTEM FOOT BRAKE VALVE (OPTIONAL)
Check ground and wiring on switch and buzzer/light.
LEAKS AT EXHAUST WITH ALL BRAKES RELEASED 17 STOP LIGHT SWITCH COMBINES TWO MODULATOR VALVES AND RELAY
Replace switch or buzzer/light. LEAKS VALVE.
Check anti-compound double check valve #16.
WONT OPERATE AT PRESSURES BELOW 60 P.S.I. Replace. NOTE: If the vehicle has Meritor WABCO ABS, refer to Meritor
Check #18A & 18B for back flow into service control line.
Check dash gauge for accuracy. FAILS TO SIGNAL A GOOD BULB THROUGH SOUND WIRING AT WABCO Maintenance Manual 28 (C version ABS) or 30
Check seal in spring brake for back-flow of spring hold-off
Replace switch or buzzer/light. 3-6 P.S.I. (D version ABS).
pressure through service port to open exhaust on valve.
Replace #15 Spring Parking Brake. Replace.
4 SAFETY VALVE CAUTION: CHOCK WHEELS - REPAIR AND REPLACE ITEMS AS
POPS OFF EXCESSIVELY NECESSARY. 18A INVERSION RELAY VALVE WITH THE LOSS
Check system pressure. LEAKS AT EXHAUST WITH FOOT BRAKE APPLIED
Valve operating properly when venting at 140/150 P.S.I. Foot valve defective. Repair or replace.
OF REAR SERVICE BRAKES,
(as required). LEAKS AT EXHAUST WITH ALL PARK BRAKES SET IN PARK
Check unloader/governor. POSITION AND FOOT BRAKE RELEASED 18B APPLICATION OF SPRING BRAKE BY
POPS OFF AT LESS THAN 140 P.S.I.
Replace.
Foot valve defective. Repair or replace. USING THE EMERGENCY SECTION
LEAKS
Replace.
11 QUICK RELEASE VALVE SHOULD BE AVAILABLE ALONG WITH
LEAKS AT EXHAUST PORT WITH ALL BRAKES RELEASED
WONT FUNCTION
Check and replace #18A or 18B if back flow occurs into
FRONT SERVICE BRAKE BY APPLYING
Periodic Test: remove and test above 150 P.S.I. with shop air.
Replace if non-functional.
secondary control line. FOOT VALVE
LEAKS WHEN SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED PERIODICALLY TEST BY BLEEDING PRIMARY SERVICE TANK AND
Repair or replace.
5 DRAIN VALVES - MANUAL OBSERVING FRONT BRAKE AND REAR SPRING BRAKE
APPLICATION UPON DEPRESSING FOOT PEDAL. REPAIR OR
LEAKS
Replace.
12 SERVICE BRAKE CHAMBER REPLACE, IF AFTER CHECKING INVERSION VALVE IS NOT
FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION REFER TO THE OEM FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
DRAIN VALVES - AUTOMATIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
5 LEAKS
Repair or replace.
WONT DRAIN
Repair or replace.
13 SLACK ADJUSTER
WONT DRAIN IN COLD WEATHER
FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION REFER TO THE OEM 19 AIR DRYER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. AIR LEAKING CONSTANTLY FROM PURGE VALVE
Replace with heated unit.
NOTE: If the slack adjusters are manufactured by Meritor, refer Purge valve seal damaged. Replace.
LEAKS - MALFUNCTIONS
to Maintenance Manual 4B (Automatic Slack Adjusters) or Purge valve frozen.
Repair or replace.
contact the Meritor Customer Support Center at 800-535-5560 Inspect heater (see heater problems).
Periodic Test: with system pressure stabilized (compressor
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unloaded) no leak evident at discharge port - make several foot
Blown Fuse. Check fuse and replace with 8-10 amp fuse
brake applications to reduce wet tank pressure. Moisture
should drain from discharge port. 14 RELAY VALVE Broken wires or poor connections. Repair or replace wiring to
LEAKS AT EXHAUST PORT WITH ALL BRAKES RELEASED heater.
6 GOVERNOR Check seal in spring brake for back-flow of spring hold-off
pressure through service port to open exhaust on valve.
SLOW WET TANK BUILD-UP
Filter and/or desiccant plugged. Service air dryer.
FLUTTERS
Replace #15 Spring Parking Brake. If a System Saver Series air dryer is installed, refer to Meritor
Check gauge.
Check reservoir port for evidence of contamination, check WABCO Maintenance Manual 34 (Single Canister) or
Check unloader line size (5/16 x 5 maximum).
supply lines for rusty fittings or carbon deposits. Repair or 35 (TWIN).
Check air actuated accessory. Is the air volume requirement
replace.
greater than governor capacity?
LEAKS AT EXHAUST PORT WITH SERVICE BRAKES APPLIED
Check for plugged governor reservoir line.
Exhaust valve not seating properly. Repair or replace.
Repair, adjust or replace governor.
WONT PASS AIR TO UNLOADER TO CUT-OUT COMPRESSOR
Check governor reservoir line.
Repair or replace.

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