Sustainability initiatives across trucking bring us closer to an electric truck reality–and some are already working hard in short route applications. But with electric truck operation comes service troubleshooting. Now, technicians are faced with new and at times unexpected challenges during the servicing and repair process.
Diagnosing and repairing a traditional truck can be like unraveling a classic whodunit, utilizing familiar clues and techniques to solve the mystery. However, working on an electric truck adds a technologically advanced dimension to the puzzle, with intricate wiring diagrams, obscured components, and a multitude of computers and sensors that must be analyzed to uncover the answers you seek.
But don't let that scare you from solving the issue, because just like any good detective, technicians have all the tools and knowledge needed to crack the case wide open and get these trucks back on the road. You don’t have to wait for electric trucks to enter your fleet to start electrical system training.
Some of the biggest pain points for technicians troubleshooting electrical systems include diagnosing and identifying electrical issues even on diesel trucks. Techs need to understand complex wiring diagrams and schematics, and find and access relevant components within the system. So let’s brush up on some electrical system service tips.
Before all else, be sure to:
Completely clean batteries and battery boxes;
Remove and clean all cable ends and replace all bad ends;
Load test each battery on the lead portion of studs or install lead cones;
Replace batteries that do not hold a 9.5-volt load (approximately 300 amps for 15 seconds – maximum loss of 3 volts); and
Check for chafed cables and hold downs.
If that doesn’t solve the problem, it may be something else. What are the biggest pain points for technicians troubleshooting electrical systems? How might this evolve as more electric trucks come into the market?
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B&W TRAILER HITCH REVIEW- MULTIPLE BALL SIZES AND HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS!
If you're looking to buy a trailer hitch or make an upgrade, I highly recommend you check out B&W Trailer Hitches! The 5" drop hitch featured in my video is the last one you'll ever buy. It's made of American Steel and manufactured in Humboldt, Kansas. If you check out the Amazon link, you'll see that this is the #1 top rated trailer hitch from April 2021. The reviews are incredible, mostly 4.9 stars!
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Ford Pro Reveals New 2023 Ford Transit Trail Van | Ford Pro
Upfit-ready adventure vehicle designed for van-life on and off the road.
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Morgan Truck Body Plant Tour
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CRASH TEST Pickup Trucks – Ford F150, Toyota Tundra, RAM 1500, Nissan Titan
The majority of pickups recently put through the passenger-side small overlap front test struggled to maintain their structure, but two trucks — the 2019-2020 Ford F-150 and the 2019-2020 Nissan Titan — earn a good rating.
► These results are valid only for models sold in the USA
✅ Source: IIHS
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