BD Exhaust Brake finally crapped out.

[Killgore]

Well, that's not the complete truth. Actually, the air compressor gave up the ghost after 4-1/2 years. I nearly croaked when I realized a replacement was $375. I really hate to tackle projects that require you to remove the wheel-well and fiddle around in tight places but today the job was completed with help from #3 son who is a diesel tech and doesn't mind helping out the old man. Yes, I did find a Viair 275C on ebay for $124. Has anyone located the air compressor in a more convenient location?

- Ed

 

[p-Bar]

Some do mount it in the engine compartment .

 

[Killgore]

I looked and looked but could only think that I would have to pull something out to make room, and that might not work too well, LOL. An appealing location might be on the right front behind the bumper, but....

 

[p-Bar]

I did a search have a read.
https://www.turbodieselregister.com/threads/mounting-for-on-board-air.228818/#post-2208520

 

[Killgore]

Thanks for posting. If this last replacement will last five years neither the truck or myself will be fit for the road, LOL.

 

[gaylejoe]

My BD exhaust brake stopped working several years ago. It worked great for 2 years but apparently my computer in my 06 Dodge stopped supplying the power to the exhaust brake. I have had it checked out and the BD works but not getting power from the computer. I don't want to spend over $2000 for a new computer.

 

[Killgore]

Gaylejoe, have you checked the ground from the switch? I apologize for the question because I suspect that is one of the first things you probably did. Operating the exhaust brake manually and bypassing the ECM is not a bad thing.

 

[WalterJ]

Gaylejoe, have you checked the ground from the switch? I apologize for the question because I suspect that is one of the first things you probably did. Operating the exhaust brake manually and bypassing the ECM is not a bad thing.

I went manual after Banks Exh Brake controller could not be used w/Smartry Touch. The "Angel Eye" mounted directly into the hole vacated by the cigar lighter socket! The Red LED ring light on mine was way too bright, so I experimented with resisters in series with it until it was not distracting at night.
My notes:
BLK & BLK/TRACE = EXH. BRAKE "ON". VAC SOLENOID VALVE ASSY. P/N 55138, $165.
EXH BRAKE HAS TO BE PLUGGED INTO OBD PORT. Since this Banks does not work with the Smarty on a "splitter cable", I hot wired the Exh. Brake "Angel Eye" puch button switch for manual control.

Good luck friend. Wally

 

[sojoe]

Mounted mine on passenger fender upper area rear next to firewall. plenty of room.