You are right. Finding a trust worthy mechanic is near impossible. I went to Thermo King, they said I needed a new fan. Without thinking I said sure. They charged me $326.00 for a new fan. Same fan/ model number on Amazon....$99.00. my total bill was $1,800.00 and the unit still wasn't working correctly. If you're an Owner Operator and still working I wish you the very best of luck! Looks like it's going to be another tough year 2023. Owner Operators......we need to help one another! Do your best to lend a helping hand to other Owner Ops. We are all brothers (plus some Sister's) trying to make it. Everytime we turn around, someone is putting their hand into our pockets. Be safe!
For everyone watching this, DO NOT BUY AFTERMARKET alternators, aftermarket alternators will not be recognized by the apu and it will overcharge the system and the alternator will get extremely hot, don't waste your money and get urself the OEM alternator, it's expensive but it will work, labor wise it's very easy and it only took me 45min
Funny. Bcoz all the apu shops I been to sell aftermarket parts that you can buy at auto parts stores . So if one got hot then either it was a bad alternator or wrong amps or bad wiring
In combination of what this gentleman did, I had these problems for the last 6 years. Check your APU fuse box under the bunk. If the green light in the APU fuse box is fast blinking like 2-3 blinks per second it’s a fuse problem. If the fuse is abt 1 second blinking fuses are ok. Also, change your blue filter abt every 6 months. Keep stuff away 6inches from that blue filter. Also open the inside of where that blue is and make sure no bolts/screws are lose.
My friend you save me a lot of money. Ground wires was rousted. Did clean it with a wire brush and working again. Great video Thank you very much 💯💪🏼👏🏻
Thank you so much for taking the time to show me how you fixed your alternator problem. This same error just started showing up on my tripac diagnostic program this evening. I’m gonna try and do what you did as soon as I can and see if that fixes my issue too.
Not only was this incredible information about the free program that you can download it look at everything with your unit, but it was also the exact same problem with mine. Not lose connection, but broken ground wire.
Thanks, bro)) Turned the ignition, checked the guage on the battery charge, on my truck, and figured that there is no charge. Did not though that alternator might cause this... well, it might, but I did find out from this video. Cheers. ✌
I know this is a older video but I just want to throw this tip out there. Check ur battery's, there is also a wire that has a eyelet buttconnector that goes to the starter. Lil black wire and has a inline fuse. If u come up on top and pull the wire it may pull right out. U can add a longer wire and eyelet down to the alternator on the power stud that will fix a red triangle issue and or voltage issue. Also I see alot of ppl on forums talking about swapping there 65 Amp alt to a 120 thinking they will get more power. This will NOT work. It will only throw a code and shut the apu off. U have to put the right alt on there. If ur not sure look at the pulley size om the alt. I'm not sure what is what but it's on the web. U can also look at the fan on the back of ur cab. If it has a sensor ziptied by the air dryer. It's a temp sensor or looks like one if it has that sensor then it's a 120 Amp alt
I had the Same problem but I don’t know if I can fix it myself. As you said there is no honest Meckanick,I gave up on APU because of them. But your video definitely good and i will try my best to try it. Thanks
It's always good idea to replace all 4 batteries together. Putting only 2 new batteries will make those batteries carry most of the loads and thus work harder than the 2 old ones. In the end the new batteries won't last long and you end up spending more money. There's only 3 battery manufacturers in the US so pretty much they just slap their company brand name(Napa, DieHard, etc) to it and claim it's better than the other. Little that most know it came from the same manufacturer.
Very good info! Thanks! I believe I can fix mine now that you pointed out some circuit connections...Checking the ground is very good advice! These units are very prone to corrosion on the electrical connections. Thanks again! I noticed your voltage was 11.7 or something like that, it should be 12.8 to 14.2 vdc.or so. Maybe your batteries were dead?
Check out Trucking with Ryan on RUclips. He is a very honest mechanic based in OH. Thanks for posting, I’m having issues with my Tripac ATM so will look into your suggestions. Hopefully I can resolve.
Well purchased some Alied battery and replace then myself jaja and it's been a few years now and they have been working fine ever since. So they worked for me and I would go straight up to then when I need some more. Some batteries are so expensive.
I have a similar issue except its not throwing out any error codes. In your case was the alternator engaging at all? I can see my belt moving but the clutch thing never rotates. The fan at the top of the tractor only comes on for a few seconds and then immediately the system shuts down. Does this seem like an alternator issue?
It may be that the malfunctioning alternator caused your batteries to fail. There is only one or two battery manufacturers and everybody just puts there own label on them.
I had the yellow triangle with the exclamation mark in the middle. I checked on the laptop only thing I saw was check oil pressure switch and I noticed the ambient air temp was 1875 degrees. Not sure what’s up
You mentioned the horrible batteries you bought from Freightliner… I don’t know if you are aware of this and we learned the hard way, you never run your Thermo king. And the truck at the same time. Always use one r the other, because it will destroy by your batteries and in some cases it caused the batteries to explode. Thanks for the trouble shooting advice. On your computer at the bottom it read, engine coolant temp too high. I just shut down and tried to start it and it died each time. I wonder if that has an effect on it. Laurel
You can't run APU and truck at the same time unless you modify the ECU bord on TK controller. About the battaries i have had bad experience on brand new alliance batteries didn't las 8 month. 2 of them failed before warranty and they gave me 2 new batteries, they failed again. I will never buy alliance battaries again.
Thank you for sharing because I'm having the same problem. Had it serviced but they did not share with me the software.. where did you buy your Freon? Did you get it from thermo king? If and when you get some down time will you share another video on how to install your Freon.. Thank you
No i didn't have to add any freon. First you need to fix the electronic problem and then you can take the truck to any service so they can add the freon. in it's not that expensive maybe $100 or so
According to this thebooq.com/articles/tripac-apu-error-code-35. Maybe the switch is bad? Also, check the wires underneath. remove the cover and check the alternator wires as well as on top wiring whatever is visible.
@@nikalaexpress711 I'm not a expert on jumping wires, but my mechanic jumped them at motherboard, do not the switch. I made 2 bad decisions 1 taking my apu to mechanic 2 canceling my appointment at TK. I thought he found problem at my fuel pump.
Why? I am running win10 as well. This file is executable file you dont even need to install it. If you have admin privileges on your laptop you shouldn't have any problem to run it.
Your battery problem is not because of the brand of battery you bought. There are only two manufacturers in the US making car and truck batteries, and they are the same good quality. Every battery brand you see is just one of those two with a brand label on it. The only exception would be odd products like gel cell batteries ore big capacitors pretending to be batteries,
You are right. Finding a trust worthy mechanic is near impossible. I went to Thermo King, they said I needed a new fan. Without thinking I said sure. They charged me $326.00 for a new fan. Same fan/ model number on Amazon....$99.00. my total bill was $1,800.00 and the unit still wasn't working correctly.
If you're an Owner Operator and still working I wish you the very best of luck! Looks like it's going to be another tough year 2023.
Owner Operators......we need to help one another! Do your best to lend a helping hand to other Owner Ops. We are all brothers (plus some Sister's) trying to make it. Everytime we turn around, someone is putting their hand into our pockets.
Be safe!
Same here Thermo king got me for $2300 repair and still have same issue
Amen brother!🤝
For everyone watching this, DO NOT BUY AFTERMARKET alternators, aftermarket alternators will not be recognized by the apu and it will overcharge the system and the alternator will get extremely hot, don't waste your money and get urself the OEM alternator, it's expensive but it will work, labor wise it's very easy and it only took me 45min
I bought mine from thermo by product, and it is an aftermarket. And I'm super happy with it. And it's less then half the price from tk
Funny. Bcoz all the apu shops I been to sell aftermarket parts that you can buy at auto parts stores . So if one got hot then either it was a bad alternator or wrong amps or bad wiring
In combination of what this gentleman did, I had these problems for the last 6 years. Check your APU fuse box under the bunk. If the green light in the APU fuse box is fast blinking like 2-3 blinks per second it’s a fuse problem. If the fuse is abt 1 second blinking fuses are ok. Also, change your blue filter abt every 6 months. Keep stuff away 6inches from that blue filter. Also open the inside of where that blue is and make sure no bolts/screws are lose.
My friend you save me a lot of money. Ground wires was rousted. Did clean it with a wire brush and working again. Great video Thank you very much 💯💪🏼👏🏻
Thank you so much for taking the time to show me how you fixed your alternator problem. This same error just started showing up on my tripac diagnostic program this evening. I’m gonna try and do what you did as soon as I can and see if that fixes my issue too.
Not only was this incredible information about the free program that you can download it look at everything with your unit, but it was also the exact same problem with mine. Not lose connection, but broken ground wire.
Thank you, Sir
I just fixed my TK APU after watching your video. 🎉
I wasn’t aware I could get the same software the dealer uses, this makes my life so much easier. Awesome job guy
Thanks, bro)) Turned the ignition, checked the guage on the battery charge, on my truck, and figured that there is no charge. Did not though that alternator might cause this... well, it might, but I did find out from this video.
Cheers. ✌
Very glad I watched this. Thank you!! Didn’t know Thermoking had this app available.
Thank you for this video.
I am an owner operator and i am having that issue. And i try to repair all my own stuff. This helps me out a lot.
I know this is a older video but I just want to throw this tip out there. Check ur battery's, there is also a wire that has a eyelet buttconnector that goes to the starter. Lil black wire and has a inline fuse. If u come up on top and pull the wire it may pull right out. U can add a longer wire and eyelet down to the alternator on the power stud that will fix a red triangle issue and or voltage issue. Also I see alot of ppl on forums talking about swapping there 65 Amp alt to a 120 thinking they will get more power. This will NOT work. It will only throw a code and shut the apu off. U have to put the right alt on there. If ur not sure look at the pulley size om the alt. I'm not sure what is what but it's on the web. U can also look at the fan on the back of ur cab. If it has a sensor ziptied by the air dryer. It's a temp sensor or looks like one if it has that sensor then it's a 120 Amp alt
Your awesome, you saved me 500 bucks exactly my problem….. what charity do you support I’ll donate in your name…. Thank you
Awesome! Thanks for the info!! Had no idea thermoking had that file online!!!
Thanks for the honest video. Stay safe out there.🙏🏻❤️
I had the Same problem but I don’t know if I can fix it myself.
As you said there is no honest Meckanick,I gave up on APU because of them.
But your video definitely good and i will try my best to try it.
Thanks
Glad you got through that! So expensive at dealership.
Awesome help. Thank you for sharing this. Ill give it a try with my TK APU.
Thank you sir great video I have to same problem I got the software part now I’m gonna wait until the morning to check the alternator connection 👍🏼
Interstate batteries are the best. Appreciate the video
It's always good idea to replace all 4 batteries together. Putting only 2 new batteries will make those batteries carry most of the loads and thus work harder than the 2 old ones. In the end the new batteries won't last long and you end up spending more money. There's only 3 battery manufacturers in the US so pretty much they just slap their company brand name(Napa, DieHard, etc) to it and claim it's better than the other. Little that most know it came from the same manufacturer.
Very good info! Thanks! I believe I can fix mine now that you pointed out some circuit connections...Checking the ground is very good advice! These units are very prone to corrosion on the electrical connections. Thanks again! I noticed your voltage was 11.7 or something like that, it should be 12.8 to 14.2 vdc.or so.
Maybe your batteries were dead?
I don't believe that you can find the app free
Check out Trucking with Ryan on RUclips. He is a very honest mechanic based in OH. Thanks for posting, I’m having issues with my Tripac ATM so will look into your suggestions. Hopefully I can resolve.
Thank you so much for your good video. I dont think that's my issue but might be someday.
Mine just started acting up and the download info is invaluable! Thank You Sir.
Well purchased some Alied battery and replace then myself jaja and it's been a few years now and they have been working fine ever since. So they worked for me and I would go straight up to then when I need some more. Some batteries are so expensive.
Good video
Can you please make a video how exactly the service tool software can be downloaded and installed on the computer
Thanks
@Kade Rhys thanks
Helpful video, Thank you.
I have a similar issue except its not throwing out any error codes. In your case was the alternator engaging at all? I can see my belt moving but the clutch thing never rotates. The fan at the top of the tractor only comes on for a few seconds and then immediately the system shuts down. Does this seem like an alternator issue?
Awesome! Thank you so much!
It may be that the malfunctioning alternator caused your batteries to fail. There is only one or two battery manufacturers and everybody just puts there own label on them.
I had the yellow triangle with the exclamation mark in the middle. I checked on the laptop only thing I saw was check oil pressure switch and I noticed the ambient air temp was 1875 degrees. Not sure what’s up
Thank you for sharing. Do you have the link to download this software, I could not find it online. Thanks!
Time stamp 2:13 I saw an orb above your control pretty cool
Or the sun beaming off his phone.....stop with the orb stuff. My goodness. I little spirit did not fly by his camera
Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Thank you for your brief thanks
You mentioned the horrible batteries you bought from Freightliner… I don’t know if you are aware of this and we learned the hard way, you never run your Thermo king. And the truck at the same time. Always use one r the other, because it will destroy by your batteries and in some cases it caused the batteries to explode. Thanks for the trouble shooting advice. On your computer at the bottom it read, engine coolant temp too high. I just shut down and tried to start it and it died each time. I wonder if that has an effect on it.
Laurel
You can't run APU and truck at the same time unless you modify the ECU bord on TK controller. About the battaries i have had bad experience on brand new alliance batteries didn't las 8 month. 2 of them failed before warranty and they gave me 2 new batteries, they failed again. I will never buy alliance battaries again.
So it's basically a ground issue... gotcha thanks
Very good 👁
Thank you for sharing because I'm having the same problem. Had it serviced but they did not share with me the software.. where did you buy your Freon? Did you get it from thermo king? If and when you get some down time will you share another video on how to install your Freon.. Thank you
No i didn't have to add any freon. First you need to fix the electronic problem and then you can take the truck to any service so they can add the freon. in it's not that expensive maybe $100 or so
Thanks great info
Thank you for sharing
bro, go on db electrical and get you an alternator, $80. dont pay $400 for thermo king shit, save your money. it's the same one, they fit.
I got my alternator from db electric it’s been 1 year since installed no problem.
hello myfriend where did you get that j39 USB cable for diagnostics on tripac
It’s factory installed leading out from apu computer
How do you get the software?
Thanks man
hello when the alternator fails can the fans turn off? I ask him why I get the ALT fault code
Thermo king mechanics are trained to walk away and work slowly in order to bill you for unnecessary time.
Alot of them are just plain criminals
Where can I buy the usb cable ?
Thank You Sir
Thxful. Video did u have diagnostic software for share¿ thx man
Were you connecting the laptop to the APU?
Under your bed where the hour meter is, there should be a USB cable and you just plug it into your laptop
Good video, very informative
Thx
Ty
I don't believe that you can find the app without thermo king license. Where is the link?
www.diesellaptops.com/blogs/news/thermo-king-tripac-evolution-diagnostic-tool
Its free tool you need to fill the graphs with your information
Sir you download this app i din't find app yet can you tell me how i download plz
Can you please show us how to download app.? I spent 3 hours looking through thermalking web & cannot find it
www.diesellaptops.com/blogs/news/thermo-king-tripac-evolution-diagnostic-tool
Fill out this form and you should be able to download.
@@nikalaexpress711 thank you 🙏 greatly appreciated
Thanks
Do not start your TP with your mains off did that n now it keep shutting off red triangle
Can yo share. The website. Where to get the software please
Can I get the site were you got this app I can not find it
I'm getting code 35. Completely lost on that one.
According to this thebooq.com/articles/tripac-apu-error-code-35. Maybe the switch is bad? Also, check the wires underneath. remove the cover and check the alternator wires as well as on top wiring whatever is visible.
@@nikalaexpress711 I'm not a expert on jumping wires, but my mechanic jumped them at motherboard, do not the switch. I made 2 bad decisions 1 taking my apu to mechanic 2 canceling my appointment at TK. I thought he found problem at my fuel pump.
My loptap is windows 10 n I can't download the program cus need to be older then windows 10
Why? I am running win10 as well. This file is executable file you dont even need to install it. If you have admin privileges on your laptop you shouldn't have any problem to run it.
Where to download the software at
Https://www.tksewisconsin.comtripacapu
That is a long video to say "tighten your ground cable"
God bress u
What cord???????
It should be coming out of your trips fuse box if it’s not there you should have a spot where it connects to it’s micro usb cord
2300 rpm isnt that kind a high?
Please give me the site address, I could not find the app
Get your parts from Thermo by products
Wow took forever for you to get to the point, why.
Your battery problem is not because of the brand of battery you bought. There are only two manufacturers in the US making car and truck batteries, and they are the same good quality. Every battery brand you see is just one of those two with a brand label on it. The only exception would be odd products like gel cell batteries ore big capacitors pretending to be batteries,
Thank you sir