I'm going to be here for at least tomorrow morning. The mechanics have found the problem with the electrical system. Without getting to geeky, there is a sensor that detects when the battery voltage drops to low. This sensor will cut power to all non-essential systems to ensure that the truck will start, and not leave me stranded somewhere. Well, as some of you know, I have had to jump start the truck, and have had to put a battery charger on it when I go home for a few days to get 'er started again.
This sensor is broken, and is actually causing a constant current draw. The troubleshooting on this is taking a lot of time. There is a leak somewhere in the A/C lines, which is going to take more time to find and fix. Never mind the oil and filter changes going on.
More time.....
So I'm hanging out at the operating center with a fabulous high speed Internet connection. Cell phone calls cost a fortune up here, which has made Skype a godsend www.skype.com for those who haven't checked it out. videoconferencing over the web for FREE!
I hope to hit the road back to the U.S. tomorrow morning. I already have a load going to southern Jersey.
2 comments:
Hmmm...don't suppose that the battery in the Sheepmobile is having the same issues, huh? Yeah. I figured it probably wasn't. But it's nice to know that battery issues run in the family!
Happy driving! Enjoy the beauty that is Canada. And Jersey...
Hope that these mechanics can get you on the road with a good connection, repaired air conditioner, and as little time as possible waiting. Glad you have a good place to stop over. Have a safe trip to NJ.
Had Oscar's celebration of life today. Had scallops at DiMillo's, his favorite. Heidi did it right. Today would have been his 94th birthday.
Take care,
Mom
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