1998-1999

ELECTRICAL WIRING
MANUAL

MVP-ER

1998-1999 Thomas Built Buses Inc. Part #85410245

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ELECTRICAL WIRING
MANUAL

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General Recommendations - Maintenance and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 PANELS (Continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Protection from Short Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Elect. Diagram Mod. Box Compon. Mtg. 98 Cummins ISC (Chassis) (1 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Testing for Voltage Drop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Elect. Diagram Mod. Box Compon. Mtg. 98 Cummins ISC (Chassis) (2 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Testing for Short to Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Elect. Diagram Mod. Box Compon. Mtg. 98 Cummins ISC (Chassis) (3 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Checking Current Draw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Chart - Circuits, Electrical (Body) (1 of 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Troubleshooting Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Chart - Circuits, Electrical (Body) (2 of 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Troubleshooting Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Chart - Circuits, Electrical (Body) (3 of 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
PANELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Chart - Circuits, Electrical (Body) (4 of 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Elect. Components Side Panel (Body) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Chart - Circuits, Electrical (Body) (5 of 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Elect. Components Mounting, Side Panel LWP Models, CAT 3126 Engine (Chassis) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Chart - Electrical Circuits w/Color Codes, 1990 (Chassis) (1 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Elect. Diagram Component Mounting, Side Panel, 98 Cat 3126 Engine (Chassis) (1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Chart - Electrical Circuits w/Color Codes, 1990 (Chassis) (2 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Elect. Diagram Component Mounting, Side Panel, 98 Cat 3126 Engine (Chassis) (2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Chart - Electrical Circuits w/Color Codes, 1990 (Chassis) (3 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Elect. Diagram Component Mounting, Side Panel, 98 Cummins ISB/ISC (Chassis) (1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . .8 MAIN BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Elect. Diagram Component Mounting, Side Panel, 98 Cummins ISB/ISC (Chassis) (2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . .9 Main Body - Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Elect. Diagram Modular Box Compartment Mounting, CAT 3126 Engine (Chassis) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Elect. Diagram Mod. Box Comp. Mtg. 98 Cat 3126 (Chassis) (1 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Separate Switch for Marker Lights (Option: B3670-01-000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Elect. Diagram Mod. Box Comp. Mtg. 98 Cat 3126 (Chassis) (2 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Emergency Door Activated Dome Lights, with and without Vandalock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Elect. Diagram Mod. Box Comp. Mtg. 98 Cat 3126 (Chassis) (3 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Opening Activated Dome Lights w/Vandalock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Elect. Diagram Mod. Box Comp. Mtg. 98 Cat 3126 (Chassis) (1 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Fog Light (Option: B3680-04-000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Elect. Diagram Mod. Box Comp. Mtg. 98 Cat 3126 (Chassis) (2 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Strobe Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Elect. Diagram Mod. Box Comp. Mtg. 98 Cat 3126 (Chassis) (3 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Strobe Light, Roof Mounted, Specialty Model #205-202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Elect. Diagram Mod. Box Compon. Mtg. Cummins 6B (Chassis) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Strobe Light Roof Mounted, Headlight Switch Wired Specialty Model #205-202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Elect. Diagram Mod. Box Compon. Mtg. 98 Cummins 6B (Chassis) (1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Strobe Light, Roof Mounted, Specialty Model #205-212 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Elect. Diagram Mod. Box Compon. Mtg. 98 Cummins 6B (Chassis) (2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Strobe Light Model #515-410 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Elect. Diagram Mod. Box Compon. Mtg. 98 Cummins 6B (Chassis) (1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Strobe Warning System, Whelen School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Elect. Diagram Mod. Box Compon. Mtg. 98 Cummins 6B (Chassis) (2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Strobe Light (South Carolina) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Elect. Diagram Mod. Box Compon. Mtg. 98 Cummins 6B (Chassis) (1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Strobe Light Operation w/Door Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Elect. Diagram Mod. Box Compon. Mtg. 98 Cummins 6B (Chassis) (2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Red Warning Light Override Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Elect. Diagram Mod. Box Compon. Mtg. 98 Cummins 6B (Chassis) (1 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Pilot Light, Green, “Reverse Gear” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Elect. Diagram Mod. Box Compon. Mtg. 98 Cummins 6B (Chassis) (2 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 EIGHT LIGHT WARNING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Elect. Diagram Mod. Box Compon. Mtg. 98 Cummins 6B (Chassis) (3 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Four Light Warning System (Wisconsin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Elect. Diagram Mod. Box Compon. Mtg. 98 Cummins 6B (Chassis) (1 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Four Light Warning System (Wisconsin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Elect. Diagram Mod. Box Compon. Mtg. 98 Cummins 6B (Chassis) (2 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Eight Light Warning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Elect. Diagram Mod. Box Compon. Mtg. 98 Cummins 6B (Chassis) (3 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Eight Light Warning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Elect. Diagram Mod. Box Compon. Mtg. Cummins 6C (Chassis) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Eight Light Warning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Elect. Diagram Mod. Box Compon. 6C (Chassis) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Eight Light Warning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Eight Light Warning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
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EIGHT LIGHT WARNING SYSTEM (Continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DOORS (Continued) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eight Light Warning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Eight Light Warning System (Maryland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Eight Light Warning System (South Carolina) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Rear Exit, 2 Position Door Control, w/Brake Interlock (Bode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Eight Light Warning System (Virginia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Wheelchair Driver Controlled Exit Door, Brake Interlock (Bode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Eight Light Warning System (Florida) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Rear Door w/Front Door, 5 Position Door Control, w/Brake Interlock (Bode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Eight Light Warning System (California) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Wheelchair Driver Controlled Exit Door, Front Door, Brake Interlock (Bode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Strobe Eight Light Warning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Rear Exit, 2 Position Door Control, w/Brake Interlock (Bode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Eight Light Warning System (Kentucky) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Wheelchair, Rear Exit, 2 Position Door Control, w/Brake Interlock (Bode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
STOP SIGNS & CROSSING GATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Rear Door w/Front Door, 5 Position Door Control, w/Brake Interlock (Bode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Electric Stop Sign, Specialty 5000 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Wheelchair Exit w/Touch Bar and Time Delay, and Brake Interlock (Bode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Stop Arm Strobe Light, Single and H/L Operation, Electric, Air & Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Rear Exit, 2 Position Door Control, w/Brake Interlock (Bode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Electrical Stop Arm Transpec w/LED’s, 3 Wire Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Wheelchair Rear Exit, 2 Position Door Control, w/Brake Interlock (Bode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Electrical Stop Arm Transpec w/LED’s, 4 Wire Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Rear Door w/Front Door, 5 Position Door Control, w/Brake Interlock (Bode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Electric Stop Sign, BMR 6000 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Wheelchair Exit w/Touch Bar, Driver Close, w/Brake Interlock (Bode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Stop and Crossing Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Speedswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Electric Crossing Arm 5000 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 VANDALOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Air Stop Sign & Air Crossing Control Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Wiring Schematic (Vandalock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Crossing Arm Deactivating Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 RADIO & SPEAKERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
HEATERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 PA Radio, Mito SP Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Front Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Radio Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Stepwell Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Six Radio Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Underseat Heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Rheostat Controlled Driver’s Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
AIR CONDITIONING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Rheostat - 10 Watt Single Line Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Air Conditioning DC-1052, 1053 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 MISCELLANEOUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Air Conditioning DC-1052, 1053 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Doran Monitor All Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
DOORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Fan Overhead Fan on Chick Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Lift Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Single Defroster Switch (Option: B3826-00-000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Lift Door with Brake Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Loading Door Buzzer Shut Off Switch (Option B3110-01-000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Intermittent Windshield Wiper, Dual w/Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Transmission in Neutral Interlock, Add Wire & Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Module, Intermittent Relay, for Single Wiper Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Door Control, 2 Position, No Interlock (Option B5016-22-000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Video Camera Supply and Ground Circuit (South Carolina) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Door Control, 2 Position, with Interlock (Option B5016-21-000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Backing Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Door Control, 5 Position, with Interlock (Option B5016-16-000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Roll Back Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Eight Light Warning System w/Red Override Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Roof Escape Hatch w/Power Vent (Transpec, Model 1600) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Eight Light Warning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Touch Tape Chime System, for ADA Stop Request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Eight Light Warning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Tachograph (Argo 1318-02) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
 1998-1999 MVP-ER
CHASSIS
TABLE of CONTENTS

CHASSIS SCHEMATICS Page # CHASSIS SCHEMATICS Page #

MAIN CHASSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Pusher w/Douglas Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 Mores Electronic Maxxe Transmission Shifter (L.A. Unified) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Elect. - LWP Douglas Column/Fox Turn Signal Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 Elect. Sturdy Governor, CAT 3116 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Elect. - LWP Douglas Column/Fox Turn Signal, Cat 3126 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 Elect. Allison MD Elect. Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Elect. - LWP Douglas Column/Fox Turn Signal, Cat 3126 Engine (Kentucky) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Elect. Allison WTEC III Transmission Non Retarder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Elect. - LWP Douglas Column/Fox Turn Signal, Cat 3126 Engine (Kentucky) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 WTEC III Non Retarder, Bussman VIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Elect. - LWP Douglas Column/Fox Turn Signal, 98 Cat 3126 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 Electrical Allison WTEC III Transmission Retarder Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Elect. - LWP Douglas Column/Fox Turn Signal, 98 Cat 3126 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146 WTEC III Retarder Version, Bussman VIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Elect. - LWP Douglas Column/Fox Turn Signal, 98 Cat 3126 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Retarder Hand Control Installation, WTEC III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Elect. - LWP Douglas Column/Fox Turn Signal, 98 Cat 3126 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 BRAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Elect. - LWP Douglas Column/Fox Turn Signal, 98 Cummins ISB Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Elect. Antilock Brake System (98 Model) (Kentucky) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Elect. - LWP Douglas Column/Fox Turn Signal, 98 Cummins ISB Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 Antilock Brake System w/Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Elect. - LWP Douglas Column/Fox Turn Signal, 98 Cummins ISB Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Elect. Exhaust Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Elect. - LWP Douglas Column/Fox Turn Signal, 98 Cummins ISB Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 Exhaust Brake w/WTEC III Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Exhaust Brake w/Bussman Rev. WTEC III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Elect. Cat 3126 (1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 SPEEDOMETER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Elect. Cat 3126 (2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Speedo at Trans., Pulse Distrib. Mod. 98 Cummins ISB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
Elect. Cat 3126 (98 Model) (1 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Elect. Cat 3126 (98 Model) (2 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 Headlights Daytime Running Lights, Std. Switch High Wattage Headlights (LWP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
Elect. Cat 3126 (98 Model) (3 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 Daytime Running Lights, w/Opt. C3675 Master Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Elect. Cat 3126 (98 Model) (1 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 Daytime Running Lights w/Std. Headlight Switch & Starter Interrupt (1 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Elect. Cat 3126 (98 Model) (2 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 Daytime Running Lights w/Std. Headlight Switch & Starter Interrupt (2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Elect. Cat 3126 (98 Model) (3 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 Master Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
Elect. Cat 3126 (98 Model) (1 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162 Hazard Lamps Solid State Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
Elect. Cat 3126 (98 Model) (2 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 ALTERNATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
Elect. Cat 3126 (98 Model) (3 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164 Power Cable Term. Points, Mod. Rear Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Electrical Cummins 6B Eng. OEM Interface Conn. A (98 Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 Alternator Low Output Charge Indicator Relay/Light (Delco) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Electrical Cummins ISB Eng., OEM Interface Conn. A (98 Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166 Alternator Diode Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
Electrical Cummins ISB Eng. OEM Interface Conn. B (98 Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 MISCELLANEOUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Electrical Cummins ISB/ISC Eng., OEM Interface Conn. B (98 Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168 Elect. Onspot Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Electrical Cummins ISC Eng., OEM Interface Conn. A (98 Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 Roll-Back Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Power & Ground Cables, 98 Cummins ISB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Electrical Component Mtg./Wiring Grid Htrs., 98 Cummins ISB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205
General Recommendations - Maintenance and Repair 4. Overloaded Circuits:
The following comments may be helpful in avoiding some of the most common problems experienced Additional electrical components should not be added to existing circuits. There is room for addi-
over the life of the bus. tional circuit breakers on the side electrical panel, if additional options are added in the field.
1. Shorts in Cables and Harnesses:
Cables that chafe of dangle will eventually wear through the insulation and result in a short. This 5. Proper Diagnosis:
can also cause terminals to loosen at their terminal point. Many times a mounting clip is removed Thorough diagnosis is a must to eliminate repeat failures in the electrical system. Determining the
to permit access to another component or to service that particular harness/cable. ALWAYS rein- cause of a particular failure not only solves the problem on the unit involved, but it may be helpful
stall the mounting clips to their original position. in preventing failures on other similar units in the fleet.
2. Corrosion in Sockets and Terminals:
This can be a serious problem on units operating on streets and highways using salt and sodium In the event a particular circuit breaker continues to trip, even though no short is found, it would
chloride products. be wise to check the circuit flow on that circuit and compare it to the rating of the circuit breaker.
The circuit breaker. The circuit breaker may be tripping below its rating, or the current draw may
The use of an anti-corrosive sealant, such as Graffo 116 to coat exposed connectors, switches, and be in excess of the breaking rating.
ground terminals, is very helpful in deterring corrosion in such areas.
To check current draw on any given circuit, connect an ammeter in series between the circuit and a
The use of a dielectric grease to coat the base and sockets of bulbs will deter the formation of battery terminal. Energize the circuit and read the amps registered on the ammeter.
corrosion in lamps exposed to road contaminants. It, also, reduces road shock in the bulb filaments.
System Protection from Short Circuits
3. Circuit Resistance: The electrical system has three means of protection from damage due to a short circuit in the total
Circuit resistance is usually caused by loose terminals at the point of termination, improper crimping system:
of replacement terminals onto the wire, and unprofessional splicing of two wires together. 1. Each circuit is protected by an automatic resetting circuit breaker. In some instances a circuit
breaker may accommodate more than one circuit; however, in no case would the combined load be
Practically all replacement terminals require a special tool to insure a complete, secure bond of the in excess of the rating of the circuit breaker if all the circuits were energized at the same time. In
terminal and the wire. If the proper crimping tool is not available, the terminal should be soldered to the event such a circuit breaker is tripping all the time it will be necessary to check out each circuit
the wire, using a rosin flux solder. Always cover the end of the terminal with a one inch piece of using that circuit breaker.
heat shrink tubing to prevent the entrance of water, salt, etc.
2. A 150 amp manual-reset Master circuit breaker is located on the front electrical panel of the MVP-
Twisting the wires together is acceptable only if the union is then soldered with rosin flux solder, EF, and on the rear electrical panel of the MVP-ER, ER-Transit, CL960 and TL960. This will pro-
and covered with a heat shrink tubing extending one inch on each side of the union. Butt splices tect the electrical system from damage that may occur from a major short in any area not protected
are also common in such a repair. Again, cover the splice with heat shrink tubing. by a fuse or automatic circuit breaker. This circuit breaker must be manually reset in the event it
trips. When the breaker trips, the small RED button will depress. To reset it, move the small black
Wiring left improperly sealed will corrode, and the corrosion can wick up the entire length of the lever located on the left side of the breaker back against the body of the breaker. When the electri-
wire. Figure 1 is an example of the proper way to splice two wires together. cal system has to be taken out of service to make other repairs, the master breaker can be tripped
by depressing the small RED button in the center of the breaker.

In the event the Master breaker should trip more than once, the cause MUST be determined before
placing the bus back in service.

3. In the unlikely event a battery cable should short out against a chassis component, the 2 AWG
engine-to-chassis ground cable will fail. This cable is attached to the engine block on the right side
and is connected to the right frame rail.

In addition to the above precautions to minimize damage from an electrical fire, the insulation on
all wiring is of a crosslink polyethylene composition which will not maintain combustion once the
copper core of the wire cools. The same applies to convoluted tubing used to protect harnesses and
tubing from chafing and the elements.

Figure 1

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 Testing for Voltage Drop

This test checks for voltage being lost along a wire, or through a
connection or switch. See Figure 2.
1. Connect the positive lead of a voltmeter to the end of the wire
(or to the side of the connection or switch) which is closest to
the battery.
2. Connect the negative lead to the other end of the wire (or the
other side of the connection or switch).
3. Operate the circuit.
4. The voltmeter will show the difference in voltage between the Figure 4 Figure 5
two points. A difference (or drop) of more than one volt indi- A voltmeter can be used instead of a test light. While a test light shows whether or not voltage is pre-
cates a problem. sent, a voltmeter indicates how much voltage is present.

Never use a test light on circuits that contain solid state components, since damage to these components
Testing for Short to Ground may result.
1. Remove the blown fuse, leaving the battery connected. Jumper Wire:
2. Connect the short finder across the fuse terminals. A jumper wire is made up of an in-line fuse holder connected to a set of test leads. It should have a five
3. Close all switches in series with the circuit you are trouble- ampere fuse. Use it for bypassing open circuits. Never use a jumper wire across any load (motors, etc.).
Figure 2
shooting. This direct battery short will blow the fuse. See Figure 5.
4. Operate the short finder. The short finder will pulse current to the short. This creates a pulsing mag-
netic field surrounding the circuit wiring between the fuse junction block and the short. Short Finder:
5. Beginning at the fuse junction block, slowly move the short finder meter along the circuit wiring. Short Finders are available to locate hidden shorts to ground. The short finder creates a pulsing magnetic
The meter will show current pulses through sheet metal and body trim. field in the shorted circuit and shows you the location of the short through body trim or sheet metal.
As long as the meter is between the fuse junction block and the short, the needle will move with
Troubleshooting Tests
each current pulse. When you have moved the meter past the point of the short, the needle will stop
moving. Examine the wiring in that area for the short to ground. See Figure 3.
Test for Voltage:
1. Connect one lead of a test light to a known good
Checking Current Draw ground. If you are using a voltmeter, be sure it is
the voltmeter’s negative lead that you have connected
1. Connected in series IN a circuit according to polarity. to ground.
2. Measures current flow. 2. Connect the other lead of the test light or voltmeter
3. Used in a closed circuit. See Figure 4. to a selected test point (connector or terminal).
3. If the test light glows, there is voltage present. If you
Troubleshooting Tools are using a voltmeter, note the voltage reading. It
should be within one of measured battery voltage. A
Electrical troubleshooting requires the use of common electrical loss of more than one volt indicates a problem.
test equipment. See Figure 6.

Test Light/Voltmeter:
Use a test light to check for voltage. A Test Light is made up of a
12-volt light bulb with a repair of leads attached. After grounding
one lead, touch the other lead to various points along the circuit
where voltage should be present. When the bulb goes on, there is
voltage at the point being tested.
Figure 3 Figure 6

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