What was the problem with my ultrashift transmission?

What was the problem with my ultrashift transmission?

A few days ago our Ultrashift transmission started acting up. It would not go into gear at times either up shifting or down shifting. We had to pull over on the side of the road and shut our battery switch off for 2 minutes to get the transmission to reset. This went on several times for about 24 hours.

How much does an ultrashift Shift Switch cost?

New cutoff switch cost varies around $40 and are available in different Parts Stores. The keys to success are simple:•Availability•Dependable Equipment•On Time performance A contractor who follows these keys can become very successful with Jung Express. We have independent contractors who have been with the company since our founding in 1991.

Where is the Shift Switch on an expedite truck?

This switch was mounted through the floor of the cab beside the driver’s seat, with the lever part on the inside of the cab but the housing and it’s battery cable connections underneath (outside of) the cab. Also after by-passing the Cutoff switch it was like having fresh batteries as the starter turned much faster.

Can a Freightliner be hooked up to a motherboard?

We had ours hooked up at the Freightliner Dealer and it showed like two pages of errors, most of the codes made no sense which lead the tech to suspect the Motherboard, but all was fine after by-passing the cutoff switch.

How does a fuller Auto Shift transmission work?

Fuller’s auto-shift transmissions are a boon to drivers but sometimes a headache for mechanics. Auto-shift transmissions use what is essentially an ordinary manual transmission with an electric-motor-driven shifter assembly and an on-board electronic control unit (ECU).

Why does Autoshift not go into any gears?

When i have the truck off and turn key to start position and try to shift gears i can hear the transmission shifting successfully, however once the engine is running it will not shift gears. There are no service lights or error codes being displayed.

What are the common problems with auto shift transmissions?

Auto-Shift Transmission Common Problems. Fuller’s auto-shift transmissions are a boon to drivers but sometimes a headache for mechanics. Auto-shift transmissions use what is essentially an ordinary manual transmission with an electric-motor-driven shifter assembly and an on-board electronic control unit (ECU).

Why is my Eaton ultrashift truck not starting?

Today the driver shut the truck off and when tried to restart the truck, it wouldn’t start. We quickly figured out the reason the truck wasn’t starting was it was in gear and the neutral light wasn’t on in the console.

Why does my transmission have a jerky shift?

Over time, the frictional properties of the fluid can degrade, leading to elongated, jerky or inconsistent shifts. In this case, it’s time for a fluid change. How do you know for sure the fluid is worn? The only definite way to find out is to conduct used fluid analysis. However, fluid that smells burnt or appears dirty is likely due for a change.

How many gears does an ultrashift plus MHP have?

UltraShift PLUS MHP is a 13-speed automated manual transmission designed for on-highway applications with a maximum GCW of 140,000 pounds.

What makes an ultrashift plus better than a torque converter?

That’s why we engineer advanced features such as GearLogic™ technology, which improves low-speed performance, into our products. When it comes to grades, UltraShift PLUS transmissions offer superior performance compared to torque converter automatics.

When did the Eaton ultrashift 10 speed come out?

Discussion in ‘ Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ] ‘ started by giannid, May 16, 2018 . We’ve got a 2010 International 8600 with an Eaton Ultrashift 10 speed.

What to do if your ultrashift battery goes bad?

We had to pull over on the side of the road and shut our battery switch off for 2 minutes to get the transmission to reset. This went on several times for about 24 hours. A driver told us that most of the Ultrashift problems were electrical. He told me to spray WD 40 on the battery terminals.