Wanderlodge Gurus - The Member Funded Wanderlodge Forum - Need recommendations in San Antonio area

Hello,

I live in San Antonio and my 85 PT40 seems to have an electrical/starting issue.
It worked fine until parked....when I turn the key, the dash lights dim and the
motor doesn't turn over. I'm thinking it may be a starter issue but would like
to have someone local to San Antonio take a look so I don't burn it up.....

Who would you recommend locally to take a look at it. I would prefer a house
call so I don't have to have it towed off my property.

Thanks.

Jerry
85PT40

clean your battery cables, first

Ernie Ekberg

88 PT40 Wanderlodge

Weatherford, Texas

817-475-3991

www.ernieekbergflooring.net

--- On Thu, 6/21/12, jburgessx2 wrote:

From: jburgessx2
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Need recommendations in San Antonio area
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, June 21, 2012, 2:03 PM

Hello,

I live in San Antonio and my 85 PT40 seems to have an electrical/starting issue. It worked fine until parked....when I turn the key, the dash lights dim and the motor doesn't turn over. I'm thinking it may be a starter issue but would like to have someone local to San Antonio take a look so I don't burn it up.....

Who would you recommend locally to take a look at it. I would prefer a house call so I don't have to have it towed off my property.

Thanks.

Jerry
85PT40

And also all the ground strap connections in the engine compartment.

Which area of SA are you in? I'm near Boerne.

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Ernie Ekberg wrote:
>
> clean your battery cables, first
>
>
> Ernie Ekberg
> 88 PT40 Wanderlodge
> Weatherford, Texas
> 817-475-3991
> http://www.ernieekbergflooring.net
>
> --- On Thu, 6/21/12, jburgessx2 wrote:
>
>
> From: jburgessx2
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Need recommendations in San Antonio area
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Thursday, June 21, 2012, 2:03 PM
>
>
>
> Ã
>
>
>
> Hello,
>
> I live in San Antonio and my 85 PT40 seems to have an electrical/starting
issue. It worked fine until parked....when I turn the key, the dash lights dim
and the motor doesn't turn over. I'm thinking it may be a starter issue but
would like to have someone local to San Antonio take a look so I don't burn it
up.....
>
> Who would you recommend locally to take a look at it. I would prefer a house
call so I don't have to have it towed off my property.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Jerry
> 85PT40
>

Sounds like a loose ground wire.

-----Original Message-----

From: jburgessx2

To: WanderlodgeForum

Sent: Thu, Jun 21, 2012 2:03 pm

Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Need recommendations in San Antonio area

Hello,

I live in San Antonio and my 85 PT40 seems to have an electrical/starting issue. It worked fine until parked....when I turn the key, the dash lights dim and the motor doesn't turn over. I'm thinking it may be a starter issue but would like to have someone local to San Antonio take a look so I don't burn it up.....

Who would you recommend locally to take a look at it. I would prefer a house call so I don't have to have it towed off my property.

Thanks.

Jerry

85PT40

I agree that cables/grounds are quite likely, but I would point out that the
symptoms also match low-battery levels.

On 6/21/2012 at 3:53 PM Elliot wrote:

>Sounds like a loose ground wire.
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: jburgessx2
>To: WanderlodgeForum
>Sent: Thu, Jun 21, 2012 2:03 pm
>Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Need recommendations in San Antonio area
>
>
>
>
>Hello,
>
>I live in San Antonio and my 85 PT40 seems to have an electrical/starting
>issue. It worked fine until parked....when I turn the key, the dash lights
>dim and the motor doesn't turn over. I'm thinking it may be a starter
>issue but would like to have someone local to San Antonio take a look so I
>don't burn it up.....
>
>Who would you recommend locally to take a look at it. I would prefer a
>house call so I don't have to have it towed off my property.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Jerry
>85PT40

Mike,

I'm in Thousand Oaks area (1604 and Red Land Rd).

I appreciate everyones comments. I will check the battery connections and ground wires. How many ground strap connections are in the engine compartment?

Jerry

85PT40

From: mbulriss <mbulriss@...>
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 2:32 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Need recommendations in San Antonio area

And also all the ground strap connections in the engine compartment.

Which area of SA are you in? I'm near Boerne.

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX

--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", Ernie Ekberg wrote:
>
> clean your battery cables, first
>
>
> Ernie Ekberg
> 88 PT40 Wanderlodge
> Weatherford, Texas
> 817-475-3991
> http://www.ernieekbergflooring.net/
>
> --- On Thu, 6/21/12, jburgessx2 wrote:
>
>
> From: jburgessx2
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Need recommendations in San Antonio area
> To: "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"
> Date: Thursday, June 21, 2012, 2:03 PM
>
>
>
> Ãâ
>
>
>
> Hello,
>
> I live in San Antonio and my 85 PT40 seems to have an electrical/starting issue. It worked fine until parked....when I turn the key, the dash lights dim and the motor doesn't turn over. I'm thinking it may be a starter issue but would like to have someone local to San Antonio take a look so I don't burn it up.....
>
> Who would you recommend locally to take a look at it. I would prefer a house call so I don't have to have it towed off my property.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Jerry
> 85PT40
>

My plus cables go to one terminal and that nut works loose and can make it do that

Connected by DROID on Verizon Wireless

-----Original message-----

From: Don Bradner
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, Jun 21, 2012 20:00:56 GMT+00:00
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Need recommendations in San Antonio area

I agree that cables/grounds are quite likely, but I would point out that the symptoms also match low-battery levels.

On 6/21/2012 at 3:53 PM Elliot wrote:

>Sounds like a loose ground wire.
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: jburgessx2
>To: WanderlodgeForum
>Sent: Thu, Jun 21, 2012 2:03 pm
>Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Need recommendations in San Antonio area
>
>
>
>
>Hello,
>
>I live in San Antonio and my 85 PT40 seems to have an electrical/starting
>issue. It worked fine until parked....when I turn the key, the dash lights
>dim and the motor doesn't turn over. I'm thinking it may be a starter
>issue but would like to have someone local to San Antonio take a look so I
>don't burn it up.....
>
>Who would you recommend locally to take a look at it. I would prefer a
>house call so I don't have to have it towed off my property.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Jerry
>85PT40

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Good morning,

As usual, I haven't had much time to troubleshoot lately but I did manage to do some and isolate the problem I cleaned and tightened all the ground straps I could find including the one from the starter. And, I installed new 6volt batteries to ensure clean power.

I spoke with Mike Mulbriss and he recommended trying to start the coach from the rear start. I'm not sure why I didn't think of that........ But, I finally found the key (on a spare ring) and switched to "rear start" and she fired right up without hesitation. So.....it's not a starter problem like I thought. Mike also suggested checking the solenoid "clicks" from the front overhead. When I turn the front start, the solenoids do click but nothing else happens. I did get into the overhead and checked all the cable connections behind the rubber curtain and all seems well.

So, I can start it from the rear but I still can't start it from the front. Also, I've noticed that the batteries are drained if I leave them hooked up. I have searched the coach over and can't seem to find any lights on, frig, or anything else that would be drawing power.

What should I check next? What could be draining my batteries? Is it the ignition switch?

As always, I appreciate the help and assistance of you all.

Jerry

85 PT40

From: Jerry Burgess
To: "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 3:07 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Need recommendations in San Antonio area

Mike,

I'm in Thousand Oaks area (1604 and Red Land Rd).

I appreciate everyones comments. I will check the battery connections and ground wires. How many ground strap connections are in the engine compartment?

Jerry

85PT40

From: mbulriss <mbulriss@...>
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 2:32 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Need recommendations in San Antonio area

And also all the ground strap connections in the engine compartment.

Which area of SA are you in? I'm near Boerne.

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX

--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", Ernie Ekberg wrote:
>
> clean your battery cables, first
>
>
> Ernie Ekberg
> 88 PT40 Wanderlodge
> Weatherford, Texas
> 817-475-3991
> http://www.ernieekbergflooring.net/
>
> --- On Thu, 6/21/12, jburgessx2 wrote:
>
>
> From: jburgessx2
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Need recommendations in San Antonio area
> To: "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"
> Date: Thursday, June 21, 2012, 2:03 PM
>
>
>
> Ãâ
>
>
>
> Hello,
>
> I live in San Antonio and my 85 PT40 seems to have an electrical/starting issue. It worked fine until parked....when I turn the key, the dash lights dim and the motor doesn't turn over. I'm thinking it may be a starter issue but would like to have someone local to San Antonio take a look so I don't burn it up.....
>
> Who would you recommend locally to take a look at it. I would prefer a house call so I don't have to have it towed off my property.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Jerry
> 85PT40
>

Jerry,

Are you a relatively new owner? When I first purchased mine, I wasn't aware there are always drains on the batteries - too many things going - quite complex. I too got new batteries when I first bought mine, and they were dead after about 4-5 days. Bottom line - need to either keep them charged/plugged in, or have a master disconnect/shutoff switch and turn it off it parked for more than a few days.

Markus

86 PT40

To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
From: jburgessx2@...
Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 07:01:59 -0700
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Need recommendations in San Antonio area

Good morning,

As usual, I haven't had much time to troubleshoot lately but I did manage to do some and isolate the problem I cleaned and tightened all the ground straps I could find including the one from the starter. And, I installed new 6volt batteries to ensure clean power.

I spoke with Mike Mulbriss and he recommended trying to start the coach from the rear start. I'm not sure why I didn't think of that........ But, I finally found the key (on a spare ring) and switched to "rear start" and she fired right up without hesitation. So.....it's not a starter problem like I thought. Mike also suggested checking the solenoid "clicks" from the front overhead. When I turn the front start, the solenoids do click but nothing else happens. I did get into the overhead and checked all the cable connections behind the rubber curtain and all seems well.

So, I can start it from the rear but I still can't start it from the front. Also, I've noticed that the batteries are drained if I leave them hooked up. I have searched the coach over and can't seem to find any lights on, frig, or anything else that would be drawing power.

What should I check next? What could be draining my batteries? Is it the ignition switch?

As always, I appreciate the help and assistance of you all.

Jerry

85 PT40

From: Jerry Burgess
To: "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 3:07 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Need recommendations in San Antonio area

Mike,

I'm in Thousand Oaks area (1604 and Red Land Rd).

I appreciate everyones comments. I will check the battery connections and ground wires. How many ground strap connections are in the engine compartment?

Jerry

85PT40

From: mbulriss <mbulriss@...>
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 2:32 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Need recommendations in San Antonio area

And also all the ground strap connections in the engine compartment.

Which area of SA are you in? I'm near Boerne.

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX

--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", Ernie Ekberg wrote:
>
> clean your battery cables, first
>
>
> Ernie Ekberg
> 88 PT40 Wanderlodge
> Weatherford, Texas
> 817-475-3991
> http://www.ernieekbergflooring.net/
>
> --- On Thu, 6/21/12, jburgessx2 wrote:
>
>
> From: jburgessx2
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Need recommendations in San Antonio area
> To: "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"
> Date: Thursday, June 21, 2012, 2:03 PM
>
>
>
> Ã
>
>
>
> Hello,
>
> I live in San Antonio and my 85 PT40 seems to have an electrical/starting issue. It worked fine until parked....when I turn the key, the dash lights dim and the motor doesn't turn over. I'm thinking it may be a starter issue but would like to have someone local to San Antonio take a look so I don't burn it up.....
>
> Who would you recommend locally to take a look at it. I would prefer a house call so I don't have to have it towed off my property.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Jerry
> 85PT40
>

Markus,

No, I've owned for quite some time. In fact, we lived full time for years and only moved into a house last fall. So, the coach was always running down the road, on the genny, or hooked to shore power. As such, I've never had the thing just parked without power - I didn't know it would drain on it's own. But, I do now Smile

Jerry

85 PT40

From: Markus Meyer
To: wanderlodgeforum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 9:08 AM
Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Need recommendations in San Antonio area

Jerry,

Are you a relatively new owner? When I first purchased mine, I wasn't aware there are always drains on the batteries - too many things going - quite complex. I too got new batteries when I first bought mine, and they were dead after about 4-5 days. Bottom line - need to either keep them charged/plugged in, or have a master disconnect/shutoff switch and turn it off it parked for more than a few days.

Markus

86 PT40

To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
From: jburgessx2@...
Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 07:01:59 -0700
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Need recommendations in San Antonio area

Good morning,

As usual, I haven't had much time to troubleshoot lately but I did manage to do some and isolate the problem I cleaned and tightened all the ground straps I could find including the one from the starter. And, I installed new 6volt batteries to ensure clean power.

I spoke with Mike Mulbriss and he recommended trying to start the coach from the rear start. I'm not sure why I didn't think of that........ But, I finally found the key (on a spare ring) and switched to "rear start" and she fired right up without hesitation. So.....it's not a starter problem like I thought. Mike also suggested checking the solenoid "clicks" from the front overhead. When I turn the front start, the solenoids do click but nothing else happens. I did get into the overhead and checked all the cable connections behind the rubber curtain and all seems well.

So, I can start it from the rear but I still can't start it from the front. Also, I've noticed that the batteries are drained if I leave them hooked up. I have searched the coach over and can't seem to find any lights on, frig, or anything else that would be drawing power.

What should I check next? What could be draining my batteries? Is it the ignition switch?

As always, I appreciate the help and assistance of you all.

Jerry

85 PT40

From: Jerry Burgess
To: "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 3:07 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Need recommendations in San Antonio area

Mike,

I'm in Thousand Oaks area (1604 and Red Land Rd).

I appreciate everyones comments. I will check the battery connections and ground wires. How many ground strap connections are in the engine compartment?

Jerry

85PT40

From: mbulriss <mbulriss@...>
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 2:32 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Need recommendations in San Antonio area

And also all the ground strap connections in the engine compartment.

Which area of SA are you in? I'm near Boerne.

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX

--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", Ernie Ekberg wrote:
>
> clean your battery cables, first
>
>
> Ernie Ekberg
> 88 PT40 Wanderlodge
> Weatherford, Texas
> 817-475-3991
> http://www.ernieekbergflooring.net/
>
> --- On Thu, 6/21/12, jburgessx2 wrote:
>
>
> From: jburgessx2
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Need recommendations in San Antonio area
> To: "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"
> Date: Thursday, June 21, 2012, 2:03 PM
>
>
>
> Ãâ
>
>
>
> Hello,
>
> I live in San Antonio and my 85 PT40 seems to have an electrical/starting issue. It worked fine until parked....when I turn the key, the dash lights dim and the motor doesn't turn over. I'm thinking it may be a starter issue but would like to have someone local to San Antonio take a look so I don't burn it up.....
>
> Who would you recommend locally to take a look at it. I would prefer a house call so I don't have to have it towed off my property.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Jerry
> 85PT40
>

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