INOP Susp Dump Switch - 87FC35

[Alan]

Curt, Thanks for the reply. I don't know if my FC has any clippards
(other than the ones that operate the driving lights, and i'm not sure
that is even the same thing you mentioned, but i don't think so.)

Ron, I haven't had any other responses yet on how that susp dump
switch works on the FC. I'll let you know if anyone knows.

Thanks,
Alan




--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ron Hazlett"
wrote:
>
> Alan,
> I'm was hoping you would get an answer to your question. I have the
> same problem. Both of my Susp Dump Switches are not working. The
> switch at the outside door has voltage, I have not pulled dash to
> check the inside switch. I am not sure if I am looking for an air
> pilot-operated valve (not sure what that looks like) or a bad
> solenoid. I tried toning out wires, but no luck. I hope someone
> chimes in,as I feel uncomfortable using the bus when things are not
> operating as they should.
>
> Ron Hazlett
> Toledo, Ohio
> 1987 FC
>
>
> In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Alan"
> wrote:
> >
> > I think the system on my 87FC35 may be a little unique. Here it is:
> >
> > 1. It has an air leveling system. (It's great. I never use the HWH
> > Jacks).
> > 2. The Susp Dump Switch on my DASH doesn't work.
> > 3. The levers for my HWH Jacks are just outside the door in a
> > compartment. There is ALSO a susp dump switch inside this door.
> THIS
> > SWITCH WORKS.
> > 4. I need to Dump the system before I use my air leveling system,
> and
> > it's always a hassle to go outside to dump it before I go back in
> and
> > push the air levelers on the dash.
> > 5. I assume (perhaps incorrectly) that since there are two susp dump
> > switches, they work kind of like a 3-way light switch in your house
> > works. ...And therefore either my dash switch is out, or there is a
> > problem with the wire from my dash switch to where ever it goes.
> >
> > Here's what I DON"T know:
> > 1. When you flip the Susp Dump switch, what happens. Does it send 12
> > volts to some air switch? Does is complete a circuit for some air
> > switch (ground)?
> > 2. Where are the air release valve(s) for the suspension.
> > 3. Is there a controller for the air release valves. ie. Where does
> > the wire from my dash switch go?
> > 4. Is there supposed to be 12 volts at my switch?
> >
> > Even with wiring diagrams, I've pretty much given up on trying to
> > trace wires. Using tracers and the diagrams, I've never been able
> to
> > trace one.
> >
> > I can do some basic electrical testing with a Fluke multimeter, if I
> > know what to look for.
> >
> > Thanks for your help!
> > Alan
> > 87FC35
> >
>