Need recommendations in San Antonio area

[Markus Meyer]

Yes, I learned the hard way too! My old class C had no such issues, but obviously way less complex. I've checked mine and there appears to be roughly a 5-10amp constant draw.

Markus

---

To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
From: jburgessx2@...
Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 07:13:02 -0700
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Need recommendations in San Antonio area

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

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
>
>
>
> Â
>
>
>
> 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
>

[Ralph Fullenwider]

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
_______
/l ,[____],
l---L -OlllllllO-
()_) ()_)--o-)_)


At 07:01 AM 7/20/2012 -0700, you wrote:


>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
>mailto:WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroup\
s.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:
>
mailto:WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups\
.com
> > Date: Thursday, June 21, 2012, 2:03 PM
> >
> >
> >
> > Â
> >
> >
> >
> > 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 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
_______
/l ,[____],
l---L -OlllllllO-
()_) ()_)--o-)_)

At 07:01 AM 7/20/2012 -0700, you wrote:

>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%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
>
>
>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%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:
> >
> > 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:
> mailto:WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Thursday, June 21, 2012, 2:03 PM
> >
> >
>
>
> > Â
> >
> >
> >
> > 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
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

[KP Marsh]

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
To: "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
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
>
>
>
> Â
>
>
>
> 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
>

[jburgessx2@...]

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

Sent from my iPad

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:
>
> 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
>
>
>
> Â
>
>
>
> 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
>

[Don Bradner]

Did you try reversing the connections, so rear was front and vice-versa? That
would seem to be the easiest way to confirm the switch as the culprit or not.

On 7/21/2012 at 10:39 PM jburgessx2@... 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
>

[Debbie]

My coach had an intermittent problem with the front key, we had to hold it for
prolonged cranking before the DD would catch. [This was hard on both starter
and batteries....] We landed at a small private trucker that takes in repairs -
Hoffmann, in NE Houston/Aldine. They opened the armrest, checked the wires at
the ignition, checked the wires at the starter, and declared the problem
somewhere in between. Rather than chase the circuit [and risk a game of
cascading failures], they ran a new wire the length of the coach. The entire
exercise took under 4 hours. Great folks.

Ergo, a possible wiring issue is the only suggestion I can offer.

Debbie Grey [Huffman]
85PT40 Festina Lente

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, jburgessx2@... 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

[James Q Riordan Jr]

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

Sent from my iPad

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:
>
> 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
>
>
>
> Â
>
>
>
> 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 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

Sent from my iPad

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:
>
> 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
>
>
>
> Â
>
>
>
> 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
>

=

[wlb52@...]

I have had the key switch out of my 85 pt40. It has a spring that holds it in. You have to take the box that holds the shifter apart. There are two screws behind the air dump box that are hard to see

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

From: Jerry Burgess
To: "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"
Sent: Mon, Aug 6, 2012 15:56:54 GMT+00:00
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Need recommendations in San Antonio area

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

Sent from my iPad

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:
>
> 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
>
>
>
> Â
>
>
>
> 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
>

=