
September 1, 2015
CarrierMate
™
Diagnostic Guide
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Troubleshooting Guidelines
Keep Working CarrierMate
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Component Spares in Shop
Spare parts should include:
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MDT 5700
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Testing power cable w/ ignition switch
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AC to 12v DC Wall Adapter, 5AMP
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Antenna
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CANbus cable 6 pin
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CANbus cable 9 pin
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OBDII cable (For Volvo/Mack trucks 2014 or newer)
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CANbus D-hole Adapter
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MDT Mounting bracket
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SD card, 8GB Ultra, Class 10
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SD card reader for PC
Create a Driver Log-in for Maintenance
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See your companies CarrierWeb Admin to have a driver log-in created to be used for
testing and diagnostics.
Use a Testing Power Cable with the AC to 12v Wall adapter
If a CarrierMate
™
is diagnosed bad on a truck, plug it in with a Testing power cable using the
AC to 12v Wall adapter.
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If it continues to fail, contact CarrierWeb Client Support for further troubleshooting.
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If it does not fail with the Test power cable, further troubleshoot truck connections.
Perform a Visual Inspection of the Installed CarrierMate
™
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Check for damaged cables, improper grounds, improper electrical connections, loose
connectors, and the integrity of the installation.
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Airadams with multiple layers of fiberglass, metallic logos, or metallic/lead based
paints, and other devices such as metal wings can affect system performance.
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Bad or improper mounts can contribute to system problems.
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Loose antenna connections or an antenna not installed properly can allow excessive
vibration which can affect system performance.