Common questions

Why does my Thermo King Battery not cycle?

Why does my Thermo King Battery not cycle?

Answer: The most common cause for a unit not to cycle has to do with charging. Check the amp meter in your gauge menu if it is above 5 amps the unit will not shut off. If this is true your battery may be starting to fail.

Where can I troubleshoot my Thermo King alarm?

If you need help further troubleshooting your Thermo King unit, visit the Mobile Reefer Repair in Sacramento,CA. 204 issue redundant discharge air sensor 203 issue with redundant return air sensor 137 issue with damper motor heater output 136 issue with spare digital outputs 135 issue with spare digital inputs 134 controller power on hours

What happens if you jump start a Thermo King?

Jump the starter and observe the battery voltage. If the starter fails to engage and the voltage falls to 1V or 0V, then you have a bad battery. Replace the battery. Warning: Any attempt to jump start the battery may cause it to explode. Check for a defective high-pressure cutout (HPCO) switch.

Where is the HPCO switch on a Thermo King?

Check for a defective high-pressure cutout (HPCO) switch. The HPCO is located on the top of the compressor. Disconnect the harness and bypass the HPCO switch. If the unit starts, then the HPCO switch is defective. Check the wiring harness on the 8D circuit. If the unit still won’t start, then verify voltage to the HPCO switch.

Answer: The most common cause for a unit not to cycle has to do with charging. Check the amp meter in your gauge menu if it is above 5 amps the unit will not shut off. If this is true your battery may be starting to fail.

How to troubleshoot alarm codes on a Thermo King?

Here are my tips for troubleshooting common alarm codes on Thermo King trailer units. This shutdown alarm code can be difficult to troubleshoot. Here are a few common tips to make the process a little easier: Check for broken fan belts. This is the easiest item on the list.

Jump the starter and observe the battery voltage. If the starter fails to engage and the voltage falls to 1V or 0V, then you have a bad battery. Replace the battery. Warning: Any attempt to jump start the battery may cause it to explode. Check for a defective high-pressure cutout (HPCO) switch.

Check for a defective high-pressure cutout (HPCO) switch. The HPCO is located on the top of the compressor. Disconnect the harness and bypass the HPCO switch. If the unit starts, then the HPCO switch is defective. Check the wiring harness on the 8D circuit. If the unit still won’t start, then verify voltage to the HPCO switch.

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