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Air line electrical switches

Working in and around our leaking steering gear found two air line switches that I was not aware were located there.

We know about the two air brake light switches mounted on forward upper panel in streetside forward bay.

Anyone know about these newly discovered switches located in this bundle ?

Based upon how they are wired, a single circuit is activated based on either front or rear air lines reaching set point.

 

Re: Air line electrical switches

Reply #1 –
If they are not brake light switches then they are probably "low air pressure switches".

On my air system diagram, they are shown "T"ed into the air lines going from the treadle valve to the dash air pressure gauge.
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Re: Air line electrical switches

Reply #2 –
This is the answer I got from Rick when I asked the same question a few months back.
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These pressures switches will set off the dash alarm when pressure is below 50 lbs. Watch for corrosion I have had the cap separate from the body and open the air line.
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Re: Air line electrical switches

Reply #3 –
can they have anything to do with the retarder??

Pat
Pat/Blue Angel
1995 U240 36ft
MC# 16511
Build# 4653

Re: Air line electrical switches

Reply #4 –
Usually the retarder switches 3 of them are under the dash or tucked behind a kick panel.
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