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Hi, I'm not sure if this is a "silly"  question-but should my brake lights come on when the jake is activated? They don't, so I was just wondering!! thanks, Colleen.
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11-24-2007, 04:40 PM
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Hi, I'm not sure if this is a "silly" question-but should my brake lights come on when the jake is activated? They don't, so I was just wondering!! thanks, Colleen.
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11-24-2007, 04:43 PM
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Hi! Yes they should. Spartan has an update that will solve it. It is done by a computer adjustment by a Cummins Tech. they just did it for us. paul
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11-24-2007, 04:52 PM
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Wow! That sure was a quick reply  Thank you & now I don't feel so "silly". Colleen.
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11-24-2007, 05:22 PM
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Colleen, yes brake lights are supposed to come on when engine brake is activated. think of it this way-the guy behind you wants to know you are slowing down and he does not care which brake system you are utilizing. Hope the suggested Spartan works.
For future reference the easiest ways to keep check as to whether the engine brake is activating brake lights is to use them at night and watch for the reflection/glow in your back up monitor. Ken,'04 DSDP...
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11-25-2007, 03:49 AM
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In my 2006 MADP Yes. In my 2008 MADP No. What's up with that?
Thanks,Daryl
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11-25-2007, 04:16 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> In my 2006 MADP Yes. In my 2008 MADP No. What's up with that?
Thanks,Daryl
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Spartan has an update that will solve it. It is done by a computer adjustment by a Cummins Tech. they just did it for us. paul </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
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11-25-2007, 06:24 AM
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Daryl, The non activated brake lights with Jake was a slip up by Spartan or Newmar when the spec's were set for the Cummins engines over a period of time. Some models are probably still coming that way. As I understand it, Spartan has to pay Cummins every time they reprogram one.
The activating brake lights with the Jake operation is not legally required to my knowledge in any state. It does however make sense and I believe adds an element of safety. This is particularly true for units equipped with the two speed Jakes as the high can cause quite heavy decelleration.
Peter
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11-25-2007, 08:13 AM
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Thanks, Guys I've had such great luck with this coach ( Knock on Wood )I feel lucky. I'll have to have the computer update done, I think it is a good feature. Paul with a build date in early July do you think I have the latest update to the fan belt? I do feel some vibration under heavy Jake braking.
Thanks, Daryl
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11-25-2007, 10:21 AM
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We do have the two speed jake & until a few days ago I had just assumed that the lights came on! I will be getting the "fix" asap. I wonder why this was not mentioned when we were at Newmar in Oct & actually had cummins tech updating the computer for an abs brake warning light that came on? Should I be calling anyone before having this done,eg spartan,Newmar? thanks.Colleen.
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11-25-2007, 11:00 AM
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Colleen, First, are you sure yours is not activing the brake light? If not, not a big deal. Contact Spartan and find out where near you you can get it looked after.
Peter
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11-25-2007, 03:57 PM
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Peter. Yes I'm sure as I had someone follow me & check when I activated both high & low jake. The only time lights came on was when I put my foot on brake pedal. I will contact spartan in the next day or so. By the way as far as I know it is also not a legal requirement in Alberta but as mentioned should be a safety one. Colleen
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11-25-2007, 04:03 PM
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Colleen, You can probably have it done in Canada by a Cummins dealer as it is only an ECM flash (2 minutes) but requires Spartan's okay as I believe they are on the hook for it.
Peter
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11-25-2007, 04:26 PM
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Peter. I should be able to get it done in Red Deer, which is only an hour or so away!! : So thanks everyone. Colleen
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