Need recommendations in San Antonio area

[Jerry Burgess]

Ralph,

I'll replace the switch - never thought it could be that. If it is really that simple, I guess I'll owe you a beer or two and some good cigars

One thing I've discovered with motorhome ownership over that past 20 years or so: Most problems are usually very simple. But, finding that simple solutioncan be a chore at times.

I can't wait to change the switch and see if she fires up from the front!

Jerry

85 PT40

From: Ralph Fullenwider
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 12:14 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Need recommendations in San Antonio area

Hi Jerry, just talked with Mike Bulriss and then saw your post. You can
start form the rear key switch but not the front. Replace the rear toggle
switch, it is bad. I put a write up in one of the Family of Friends News
Letter covering this including photos. The switch can be by passed and the
front traded with the rear start stop function but easier to just replace
the toggle switch in the first place.

Good luck

Safe travels,

Ralph & Charolette Fullenwider
'84 FC35 "Ruff Diamond"
Duncan, Oklahoma
2005 Jeep Wrangler X
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At 07:01 AM 7/20/2012 -0700, you wrote:

>Good morning,
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>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.
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>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 <"jburgessx2%40yahoo.com">
>To: ""WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"" <"WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com">
>Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 3:07 PM
>Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Need recommendations in
San Antonio area
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>Mike,
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>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%40yahoo.com">
>To: "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.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
>mailto:WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com,
>Ernie Ekberg wrote:
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> > clean your battery cables, first
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> > 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:
> mailto:WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Thursday, June 21, 2012, 2:03 PM
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> > 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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