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busser
Active Member
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Posted - 05/06/2019 : 1:20:31 PM
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Hi, Just bought an 05 IC bus with a DT466E engine and an Allison transmission. The first thing I learned: It is extremely difficult to find technical information about my bus. Nothing helpful on Youtube, the Internet, the manufacturer will not help but referred me to dealers. One grudgingly sent me an Operator's manual which is nearly useless. Many of the things don't apply to my bus and many I need are not in the manual. Like, what do the green, red and white air tank drain valves go to and why are they color coded, or what does the MODE switch do on my transmission panel, etc.. In fact neither youtube or the internet or the manual could tell me something as basic as how to read check engine trouble codes.
My first question is, why is it so hard to find information? Bus mechanics must have a way to learn all this stuff so there must be materials out there, like detailed repair manuals. How could I get those?
Also, does anyone know how to read codes? I came armed with my ODBC reader but found no port where it would fit.
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peter2019
Senior Member
125 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2019 : 6:02:47 PM
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The reason is they donot want you know everything, otherwise how can they keep making money from you if you can fix everything by yourself? For DTC code, you have to have 9 pin connector with special software to get from bus, if you can get the fault codes, I can post here what's the code means for you. |
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valleybusman
Top Member
USA
798 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2019 : 9:37:13 PM
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2 things you need a reader like a USB link 2 a Older laptop with windows 7 or less and a program from Noregon to read the reader . Also I have found you tube does have certain diagnostic videos . Is your bus a CE or an FE or RE ? |
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busser
Active Member
29 Posts |
Posted - 05/06/2019 : 10:08:50 PM
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Hi. It is a CE but I just ordered the Scangauge on Ebay. thank you. still , is there a source for all the manuals? what does a bus mechanic use to learn? |
3005 IC bus CE300, DT466e engine, alison transmission, 206k miles |
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RonF
Top Member
867 Posts |
Posted - 05/07/2019 : 03:44:20 AM
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quote: Originally posted by busser
Hi. It is a CE but I just ordered the Scangauge on Ebay. thank you. still , is there a source for all the manuals? what does a bus mechanic use to learn?
I use on Command from International.
https://www.icbus.com/?cmpid=sem_ICBus_IC_Bus|ic_bus&cmpid=sem_IC%20Bus_IC%20Bus |
US Army retired CMBT |
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jeeptjken
Senior Member
147 Posts |
Posted - 05/07/2019 : 05:32:22 AM
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amazon or ebay and buy a set of factory repair manuals for you model Ken |
How did you get the gosinta in the whatchamacallit |
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Bluenozer
Top Member
Canada
640 Posts |
Posted - 05/07/2019 : 08:31:21 AM
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servicemaxx 1708 is a free download from navistar then you just need a communicator (Jpro(Noregen) has the best deal on one and it comes with all the connectors(6-pin, black 9-pin, green 9-pin, OBD2, GMC cat, volvo 14-pin,ETC.) mode for tranny I think is like eco and performance(or holds RPM a couple seconds longer) the different colored air drains not likely OEM red and green is primary(brakes) and secondary(suspension, air seat, etc.) air tanks the white not known change your profile to except emails and I'll see about an engine manual for you |
OEM trained in wiring and all engine platforms for over 20 years
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Cal Mc
Advanced Member
303 Posts |
Posted - 05/07/2019 : 3:39:17 PM
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I picked up a manual for our 2010 maxforce dt engines on dvd from ebay for $50.00. Not searchable but for a lot of information easier to use than Navistars website. |
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busser
Active Member
29 Posts |
Posted - 05/07/2019 : 9:12:21 PM
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I searched Ebay and Amazon. Nothing. I typed in 2005 IC bus CE300 repair manual. Even just IC bus does not give usable results. Thank you |
3005 IC bus CE300, DT466e engine, alison transmission, 206k miles |
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Bluenozer
Top Member
Canada
640 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2019 : 02:30:27 AM
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I have engine manual on a download just change your profile to accept emails and i can email it to you ave both for you IC bus chassis book and 2010 maxforce diagnostics book |
OEM trained in wiring and all engine platforms for over 20 years
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busser
Active Member
29 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2019 : 11:38:50 PM
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Hi, I have a DT466E engine. I changed my profile to receive emails. Also, got my Scangauge but I don't know where to plug it in. I spent about 20 min looking everywhere with a flashlight. Thank you |
3005 IC bus CE300, DT466e engine, alison transmission, 206k miles |
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RonF
Top Member
867 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2019 : 04:45:42 AM
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Center of the dash, just to the left of the gear shifter. Up underneath about 12 " |
US Army retired CMBT |
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Bluenozer
Top Member
Canada
640 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2019 : 08:07:04 AM
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can't attach files through profile email so I emailed my email to you and you do the same lol |
OEM trained in wiring and all engine platforms for over 20 years
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Edited by - Bluenozer on 05/15/2019 03:20:45 AM |
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busser
Active Member
29 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2019 : 10:34:09 PM
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can't attach files through profile email so I emailed my email to you and you do the same lol
Hi. I have not gotten your email address. I would be very appreciative if you could email me any manuals. My email address is contact[ dot} re {at } me {d ot] com Thank you very much |
3005 IC bus CE300, DT466e engine, alison transmission, 206k miles |
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busser
Active Member
29 Posts |
Posted - 05/19/2019 : 9:58:54 PM
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Bluenozer, would you please email me? thank you |
3005 IC bus CE300, DT466e engine, alison transmission, 206k miles |
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