TM 9-2320-273-20
Table 5-4. Engine Retarder Control Circuit Troubleshoot ting.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
INSTRUCTION
INDICATION
NO RETARDING ACTION.
With ENGINE RUN
12 volts dc nominal.
switch on, check for
voltage to retarder
foot switch (circuit
52A).
Check for voltage at
circuit 52B terminal
of foot retarder
switch.
Check for voltage at
circuit 52C terminal
of transmission pres-
sure switch.
Check for voltage at
circuit 52D terminal
of transmission pres-
sure switch.
Check for voltage at
circuit 52E terminal
of throttle position
sensing switch.
Check for voltage at
circuit 52F terminal
of throttle position
sensing switch.
Check for voltage at
circuit 52G terminal
of panel ENGINE
RETARDER switch.
YES
NO
REMARKS
Go to Step 2. Check for
faulty cir-
cuit breaker
(para 5-5 C),
NOTE
Before making the voltage checks de-
scribed in steps 2 through 8, do the
following:
Apply parking brake.
Check system air pressure.
Activate transmission control group.
Put transmission in gear.
Press and hold engine retarder foot pedal
during voltage checks.
12 volts dc nominal.
12 volts dc nominal.
12 volts dc nominal.
12 volts dc nominal.
12 volts dc nominal.
12 volts dc nominal.
Go to Step 3
Go to Step 4
Go to Step 5
Go to Step 6
Go to Step 7
GO to Step 8
Replace
switch.
Repair wir-
ing between
52B and
52C.
Drain sys-
tem air
pressure
and replace
switch.
Repair wir-
ing (52D,
52E) or
connection!
Replace
switch.
Repair wir-
ing (52F,
52G) or
connection:
Change 2
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