Need recommendations in San Antonio area

[Jerry Burgess]

All,

No, I haven't taken out the front switch yet. I did switch the wires on the rear start to ensure the switch was working properly (and it is). Is the ignition switch normally a culprit? Maybe I need to pull it and ensure the wires are properly tightened and that nothing is shorted out. Are the switches easy to find if I need to replace it?

Jerry

85 PT40

From: James Q Riordan Jr
To: "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"
Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2012 10:13 AM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Need recommendations in San Antonio area

Well,

Have you taken out the front switch?

Thanks

Jim Riordan

"Jqrjr@yahoo.com"

On Jul 21, 2012, at 11:39 PM, "jburgessx2@yahoo.com" wrote:

Yes, I tried the AT switch already to no avail. Today I pulled the toggle switch from the rear of the coach to find a replacement and discovered they are not easy to find. The numbers on the switch were used to reference and I found out that same number is used on lots of switches and they are extremely hard to find with 6 pins on the back. I took the switch apart to clean and see if it appeared to be faulty. It was in excellent shape and appeared to be in great working order. But, I did clean it up and reinstalled. The coach still starts from the rear but nothing from the front. So I am back to where I started.

Any other suggestions?

Jerry

85 PT40

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On Jul 21, 2012, at 3:14 PM, KP Marsh <"towanda692006@yahoo.com"> wrote:

Jerry

We had the same thing happen to us a couple of years ago. It turned out to be the A/T switch (anti-theft)which was switched "on" by mistake when I dusted the dash. Try flipping the A/T switch the opposite direction and see what happens.

From: Jerry Burgess <"jburgessx2@yahoo.com">
To: ""WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"" <"WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com">
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 9:01 AM
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 <"jburgessx2@yahoo.com">
To: ""WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"" <"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@yahoo.com">
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:
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> clean your battery cables, first
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> Ernie Ekberg
> 88 PT40 Wanderlodge
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Weatherford, Texas
> 817-475-3991
> http://www.ernieekbergflooring.net/
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> --- On Thu, 6/21/12, jburgessx2 wrote:
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> From: jburgessx2
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Need recommendations in San Antonio area
> To: "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com"
> Date: Thursday, June 21, 2012, 2:03 PM
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> Hello,
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> 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.....
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> 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.
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> Thanks.
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> Jerry
> 85PT40
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