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  1. Suprman

    M1079 Completley Dark after pushing start Button

    When you own a lmtv or any other mil surplus truck its a good idea to keep a variety of tools, stuff like spare wire o rings duct tape hose clamps zip ties and a multimeter on hand. You will find a need for the majority of it at one time or another.
  2. Suprman

    Dana Diagnostic tool

    Usually one waits till they have the replacement filter in hand before removing the old one.
  3. Suprman

    Trouble-shooting the Protective Control Box in a 5-ton

    I had one of them new fancy southern automotive pcbs. Didn’t last very long. Only drove the truck a few times with it installed. Opened it up. Burnt traces on the board. Has a non military, low quality look inside. I will stick with rebuilding the older ones from now on.
  4. Suprman

    1994 M1081 No Fault Lites Will Only Go 10mph When Press D Once: What Am I Forking Up?

    21 12 is throttle position sensor. It’s mounted over the fuel primer filter with a cable going to the throttle. I would start with a visual inspection.
  5. Suprman

    Dana Diagnostic tool

    4 bolts hold the cover on the cartridge is held in place by the pressure of the cover over the base. Search haldex purest cartridge replacement. Very common air dryer used on tons of civilian applications in addition to military.
  6. Suprman

    Dana Diagnostic tool

    4 bolts on the metal top cover. Cartridge under the cover. New o ring included with the new cartridge. Takes a few min to do. Get a new cartridge not one that’s been sitting on a shelf for years. I do mine every 2 years.
  7. Suprman

    Dana Diagnostic tool

    The air dryer is due for service. At least replace the cartridge. The air compressor unloader is a common fault. The lube in there hardens up from sitting over time in the hot sun. A rebuild kit is available and you don’t have to remove the compressor to do it.
  8. Suprman

    Locked out of Cab

    Not as east as you would think. I have never had one come off easily. Usually have to drill out at least one bolt.
  9. Suprman

    Dana Diagnostic tool

    Did you service the air dryer yet? If thats gunked and/or you are getting moisture past it nothing will work right.
  10. Suprman

    Aux starter solenoid

    80s volvo 240 cranks work well and are avail cheap.
  11. Suprman

    Dana Diagnostic tool

    Air pump? The compressor?
  12. Suprman

    Dana Diagnostic tool

    Unfortunately that is not the cable. The first gen trucks do not have a data bus so to access the ctis there is a Y cable that plug in, between the ctis harness and computer. With a 3rd connector that creates a port for access. Those plugs are not the same as the ctis harness. Were you able to...
  13. Suprman

    Dana Diagnostic tool

    In theory yes. If you have a controller that supports diagnostics. And the Y cable to allow for diagnostic access. Good luck with that they are rumored to exist but I have never even been able to get a part number for the Y cable.
  14. Suprman

    Locked out of Cab

    Big suction cup on a quarter glass and pop it out.
  15. Suprman

    1994 M1081 No Fault Lites Will Only Go 10mph When Press D Once: What Am I Forking Up?

    The 2 means you are in 2nd gear. Which is your starting gear. 1st would be low range.
  16. Suprman

    Dana Diagnostic tool

    Not sure. Dana offers a free download of the current stuff. Not sure if they have a legacy page. I would think upgrading to the newer usb style interface would work better. Most newer laptops dont have a serial port anymore.
  17. Suprman

    Dana Diagnostic tool

    Do you have the newer usb type dearborn interface? The newer dana software may not be able to find the older serial port style interface.
  18. Suprman

    Dana Diagnostic tool

    First gen trucks all you really need is a multimeter. No abs and the trans control can self diagnose from the keypad. First gen a1 you can do basic engine diag and abs with a hand reader or the msd if you have one. Very few fully operating msd's in civ hands. Trans control you can still pull...
  19. Suprman

    Well, I done did it. Won a m1078. Need to get it home... In Wahington - any suggesti

    Maybe someone slid it into the underbed storage.
  20. Suprman

    What is the name of panel of rotary switches that direct air to the cab, suspension?

    There are 2 versions of the manifold. The parts tm shows both. I have good used manifolds if you need one.
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