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Title: 4106 low air warning buzzer (bell in manual)
Post by: houndbus on November 11, 2007, 06:54:41 PM
Looking for a new low air warning buzzer for my 4106...will check with Luke...any other sources or substitutes from truck pro, auto zone, napa, etc anyone know of before I start my search ???  All info appreciated.
Title: Re: 4106 low air warning buzzer (bell in manual)
Post by: gus on November 11, 2007, 07:08:17 PM
Do yourself a big favor and substitute a big red light for that buzzer.

That is the most irritating sound I ever heard and I've changed all mine over to a red light than cannot be ignored.
Title: Re: 4106 low air warning buzzer (bell in manual)
Post by: houndbus on November 12, 2007, 04:12:54 PM
Gus...great idea...thanks for the tip ;D
Title: Re: 4106 low air warning buzzer (bell in manual)
Post by: tekebird on November 12, 2007, 04:29:15 PM
I love that sound.......it says bus
Title: Re: 4106 low air warning buzzer (bell in manual)
Post by: lostagain on November 12, 2007, 04:59:36 PM
Loved the sound too because of the memories from when I used to drive, but it was quite disturbing to the kids still sleeping when I would start the bus to get on the road in the morning. So I pulled the thing off. I still have the red light on the dash.
Title: Re: 4106 low air warning buzzer (bell in manual)
Post by: TomC on November 12, 2007, 05:10:59 PM
I have a high pitched sonic buzzer that you can't mistake, and I'm really glad I have it.  A couple of years ago, I was on highway 299 between Redding and Eureka when my oil filter broke off (old age) and lost all oil pressure suddenly.  I was also driving into the sun with the sun on the dash.  If I had just been releying on the light, I might not of seen it until it was too late.  With the buzzer, I looked down immediately at the dash, saw the oil light on and no oil pressure registering on the gauge, I turned the engine off immediately and luckily had a turn out on the opposite side of the road that I swerved into.  Everything turned out alright, but may not have with just the light and gauge-especially on a curvy mountain road like 299 is not looking at the dash all the time.  Good Luck, TomC
Title: Re: 4106 low air warning buzzer (bell in manual)
Post by: pvcces on November 12, 2007, 06:36:41 PM
Given the value of a good engine, I think that the audible alarm is well worth it. It's got a nasty sound for a reason, I think.

Why do you suppose that they were required with air brakes?

For what it's worth.

Tom Caffrey
Title: Re: 4106 low air warning buzzer (bell in manual)
Post by: tekebird on November 13, 2007, 02:47:48 PM
rewire it and run it though something that would alow the audible to "arm" only when engine temp is up.
Title: Re: 4106 low air warning buzzer (bell in manual)
Post by: gus on November 13, 2007, 06:12:53 PM
Doug,

Good idea, the worst part is the constant buzzing while the air is building up-this literally drives me nuts!
Title: Re: 4106 low air warning buzzer (bell in manual)
Post by: buswarrior on November 13, 2007, 06:25:12 PM
Easier compromise solution?

Wire in a switch to silence the buzzer, but that will illuminate a steady light on dash.

double throw, double pole will do the trick. one side for the buzzer and its' source, one side for your dash light and a constant power source.

The steady light will warn you to turn the switch back "on" when you make your move.

Best of both worlds, noise when you want it, not when you don't and a built in reminder when we forget to re-activate?

happy coaching!
buswarrior
Title: Re: 4106 low air warning buzzer (bell in manual)
Post by: pvcces on November 13, 2007, 08:55:32 PM
Buswarrior, and here I thought that the buzzer was supposed to help get us out of the coach while airing up so that we start our pretrip inspection.

Isn't it?

Tom Caffrey
Title: Re: 4106 low air warning buzzer (bell in manual)
Post by: RJ on November 13, 2007, 09:30:38 PM
All -

I'm going to jump in here and say that I totally agree with both Toms and Doug on this issue.

That low air warning is there for SAFETY reasons, and shouldn't be ignored.

The dash light indicator is required by law, the buzzer is optional (altho required by law on skoolies).  Having both may seem redundant, but what price SAFETY?

If you don't want to hear it when you're getting ready to go in the early morning, then install a small electric compressor that's plumbed into the air system to air everything up before you turn on the master switch.  Problem solved.

FWIW & HTH. . .

;)