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1983ChevroletWayne
Senior Member
Canada
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 Posted - 11/01/2012 : 5:05:09 PM
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Hey guys,
I've got a 13' IC with an air door. I was just wondering what your opinions are of this set-up? I guess that International has changed the locking mechanism a bit.
I don't know if any of you have the same issue I have with mine, but as soon as the bus is shut off I loose all air pressure on the door and it blows open, and closed. So in order to keep the door closed when i'm loading students at school I have to have the key set at "run" (without the bus running).
I know with some of our older IC's with electric doors you could operate the door on accessory, but noticed that I can't do that with my air door. I hear a click of a relay in the fuse panel when I try to open or close the door on accessory. Is it possible to get the door to work on accessory somehow? I do realize the air set-up & electric set-up are two different things.
I had the issue with the doors blowing open a bit during highway speeds, but the mechanics adjusted the PSI on the cylinder above the door, and it's holding better now.
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slippert
Advanced Member
USA
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Posted - 11/06/2012 : 09:13:39 AM
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I have had air and electric door buses since 2004 in my yard. all the air doors I have come across only keep door pressurized when key is on or bus is running. If needed a person should be able to add a relay that would operate door with key in the accessory position. so they would work similar to electric in accessory position
But if doors linkages are adjusted correctly doors should not blow open when key is off. should be just a touch of tension on linkage between doors enough to keep shut but not so much that it binds or damages them or the door brackets.
you said mechanics adjusted air pressure to keep doors from blowing or pulling open in the wind, air pressure shouldn't need be over 40psi as recommended by IC if door linkages are properly adjusted.
As I said I have had both types here since 04 and as long as I keep doors adjusted properly have not had a problem keeping them shut or pulling in wind when driving. and have never had to increase air pressure to do it.
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Schoolbus56
Senior Member
United States
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Posted - 11/06/2012 : 3:15:54 PM
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| I agree with what you say slippert. On the 2013 Model IC buses and later the pressure is now recommended at 60psi. I for one, is having minor issues with the doors blowing open at highway speeds. The service rep from IC has been adjusting and repairing the door. Once we find a solution that works I will keep everyone updated. |
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Rlongyear
New Member
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Posted - 03/14/2013 : 10:42:40 AM
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| My dealer just told me I have to pay $1,500 for a updated cylinder per bus to repair the doors from coming open going down the road, they said they couldn't see it being a safety hazard, so it's not covered under warranty this has been an issue on all four of our new 2013 busses from day one. |
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mike9
Active Member
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Posted - 03/14/2013 : 11:23:34 AM
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| Same problem with air door on new i/c,adjusted air up to 60psi per dealer |
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RichBusman
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Posted - 03/14/2013 : 12:12:21 PM
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| Another reason why you do NOT need a 36" door on a school bus. |
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Thomasbus24
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 03/14/2013 : 12:23:35 PM
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You guys NEED to make contact with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/ link to online reporting. We used to have a member here with NHTSA who attempted to get guys to talk about his issue some years ago.
There has been one student ejection at low speeds reported in Ohio. We know of the driver in Alabama was ejected (no seat belt) prior to his bus plunging off an overpass. IC should see this an a safety concern. |
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Midwest
Active Member
USA
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Posted - 03/15/2013 : 07:42:02 AM
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Mr. Stewart,
We have had good success repairing any complaints like this one. Your dealer should speak with their CSE if they have questions.
Full disclosure - we sell and service IC buses. A tremendous number of customers tell us they love the wider door in this age of backpacks and instruments. |
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second.flood
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USA
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Midwest
Active Member
USA
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Posted - 03/15/2013 : 10:55:20 AM
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| Yes, your dealer can do this plus any other repairs to rectify the issue. |
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Rlongyear
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Posted - 03/21/2013 : 06:05:41 AM
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| Midwest, please tell me why I have had these busses to midwest transit in Indy for repair and they told me it needs a new cylinder but it is not warranty |
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Midwest
Active Member
USA
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Posted - 03/21/2013 : 08:15:35 AM
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Call me at 800-933-2412 and I will find out. Please have the VIN.
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1983ChevroletWayne
Senior Member
Canada
111 Posts |
Posted - 03/22/2013 : 03:42:48 AM
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UPDATE:
Hey guys just an update here on my door. After a few adjustments and about an hour worth of time the door closes great, and stays closed. The pressure is set to 90 instead of 60. The adjustment rods needed some TLC. Our main mechanic was out for a few days, so someone else worked at it and was able to fix it properly.
Thanks for all the help everyone!
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Rlongyear
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Posted - 04/11/2013 : 10:07:21 AM
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| My dealer has came and installed the new cylinder kits and now I am having no issues with doors coming open at highway speeds. Guys you have to be pushy with your IC dealer to get these replaced it has taken me since August to get my four done. |
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2013 IC air door questions
