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Aftermarket low voltage auto start?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by RustyBolt, Apr 22, 2018.

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  1. Apr 22, 2018 #1
    RustyBolt

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    Have an 07 T600 with a CAT. Wondering who makes a decent auto start system for when voltage gets low. I ran across Viper in my search. I know they do "remote" start. But saw nothing in their documentation about voltage monitoring.
     
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  3. Apr 22, 2018 #2
    spyder7723

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    By 07 every truck manufacturer offered a version of opti idle. If you have no luck finding one just for low voltage starting, that could be a solution.
     
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    Be interesting to see what you come up with,,,
     
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    gokiddogo

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    Does that mean you have to leave key in run position? Would that mean starter solenoid (and fuel priming pump if you have one) are constantly energized?
     
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  7. Apr 22, 2018 #5
    RustyBolt

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    I don't believe so. Basically wouldn't be much different than remote start on any car/truck. Main thing is either a sensor to make sure the truck isn't in gear or personally making darn sure it isnt in gear.

    Other than that it would have a sensor reading the battery that would send signal to the system to start when battery was low.

     
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    RustyBolt

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    If I hear of something that is feasible, I'll make sure I post the info here.
     
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  9. Apr 22, 2018 #7
    gokiddogo

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    Auto start didn't even cross my mind lol
    All my vehicles I've owned none of them have that. Guess I'm old school that way. Key works just fine and if I have to suffer for a while in hot or cold car for a while then so be it.
     
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    KANSAS TRANSIT

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    I know years ago you could option trucks with a starter in the sleeper, no longer available?
     
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