HadEnough wrote:
rhagfo wrote:
ScottG wrote:
HadEnough wrote:
Hmm...not how my exhaust brake works on my 2002 12v Cummins ram that is also a hot rod.
I leave my shift switch on all the time for around town driving and lights too.
The exhaust brake only kicks in when you are off the throttle about 1-2 seconds and in gear. At all other times, it's in standby.
That's how they work.
Yes, that's how it works (with delay) if your able to connect to the trucks ECM.
Some older trucks dont have a ECM connection for the EB so switches have to be installed.
That is really interesting, 2002 should be a 24V with an ECM, and then the EB would have a 2 second delay before applying. If you have a 12V in your 2002 the 12V would be fully mechanical and not have an EMC to control the EB.
I chose to make mine fully manual so I have full control over activation, so as soon as my foot is off the throttle EB is working! Empty it will almost bring the truck to a full stop in 3rd.
That IS really interesting... Since I wrote 12v when I meant to write 24v. Lol. Sorry about that.
That's a cool setup making it fully manual. Have you ever had to replace the switch? I've been cautious of turning mine on and off a lot just so I don't need to replace the switch at the shift.
No never need to replace, did need once to spray with contact cleaner. This is the switch from PacBrake.
