Tuga - while trying to get it to shift today, I pressed the pad every way and from every angle I could think of, including "rolling" my finger on the pad while pressing firmly. I'm going to try again in the morning! Wish me luck!
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Michael,
Try the following link from the Prevost online Technical manuals site for transmissions. It has the procedure for pulling up codes on your shift pad. Also has some trouble shooting info and references to other technical documents that may be of help.
http://prevostparts.volvo.com/techni.../pa1082-07.pdf
Ken Z has had a similar problem at times. I believe it to be related to cold. I hope I am not misspeaking here, but I think it generally clears after things get warmed up.
Ray
Michael,
Maybe this will help; hope so. Skiff only charges me $400/year:D
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ALLIS...item35a5b220f7
Thanks Tuga! Actually my keypad unit looks more like this one: Allison Gen IV Push Button Shifter / Pad
I went back to the bus this morning armed with the info from all the responses to this thread so far. Alas - no luck! I called W.W. Williams (a Detroit/Allison service facilty) in Atlanta and the guy there had me put the tranny into the code reading mode and read him what the screen showed. The good news is that there were no active codes. The bad news is that they can't get road service to me until late this afternoon. My guy at Apalachee RV thinks it may be a relay or solenoid (?) but can't help me further without me bringing the bus to him (and of course, it won't move). I'm not ready for a 60 mile tow, so I'll wait on the W.W. Williams road service and keep my fingers crossed!:rolleyes:
We are keeping our fingers crossed too!!
Michael,
How about if you push "R" , roll your bus few feet back, then "N", and cross your fingers and push "D" and perhaps everything start working again.
Yes, release the Parking Break !
Alek
Be cautious and do your homework when buying a part such as this through ebay.
The complete shifter module (the only way Prevost sells them) from Prevo is pt no 571543 $2299.00.
The ebay part no for the keypad is 29541991 with a buy it now price of $145.00.
That may be a good deal if it fits your shifter and is in fact what is giving you trouble, just be sure it will fit your application.
IMHO it is very unlikely that the key pad is at fault.
Also good for everyone reading this to remember that someone of us in POG had the unfortunate experience of getting their shifter module wet by allowing wash water to enter the slide window and soak the pad thereby causing it's untimely demise.
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