12 volt problems (was comfort control 2003 LXI)

[raypander]

I've discovered that my water pump, am-fm radio, tank monitor, bedroom clock
etc. are also not working. Apparently a 12 volt problem someplace.

Ray Pander
2003 LXI
Now in Topsail Island, NC

[timvasqz]

the newer rigs have a more advanced system of electronic control and wire loom.
I forget the name wanderlode system use. It would be fun to learn how these
systems work but for repairs it might be best to spend the effort to find a shop
or tech that wont be charging you tuition. These systems are a breeze with
diagnostics which lead to quick repair if the tech has the equipment and
ability. The systems are not very unique to just one brand but a god set of
prints could save time in a repair shop.

It may be that the biggest fail item (waterpump)in your list was the reason all
the things went offline. If you find that it is a single fuse, I would simply
replace the fuse then set up a way to power the pump independently or buy a new
pump to keep the amp load of the old from popping the fuse????? There is no
such thing as a bad fuse. Blown fuses are an 'issue result' not a cause.

I like blade fuses over the automatic resettables because you never know if
there is an issue with self resettables as they often reset out of any sign of a
looming (pun) problem.

Taillights are one of the places where selfresettables are dangerous. they often
work when you start out a trip with cool bulbs and wires but go off during the
run only to reset for the next pretrip checkup.

Greg of Tim&Greg
94ptca

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "raypander" wrote:
>
> I've discovered that my water pump, am-fm radio, tank monitor, bedroom clock
etc. are also not working. Apparently a 12 volt problem someplace.
>
> Ray Pander
> 2003 LXI
> Now in Topsail Island, NC
>

[timvasqz]

I found an old thread with some info on the old forum.

Greg of Tim and Greg
94ptca

Re: [wanderlodge] Re: 450LXi multiplexed lighting

ROTFLMBO! Hmmm, I've heard they're hiring...

David Brady
'02 LXi, Smokey
NC

Gregory OConnor wrote:
>
> David, your mistaken, BB engineeres used canabis not canbus.
> Greg
>
> --- In wanderlodge@yahoogroups.com
> , David Brady wrote:
> >
> > I learned that the 450LXi uses a multiplexed house electrical
> > control system made by Intellitec. Still trying to figure out if
> > it's industry standard CAN Bus based. I sure hope it is.
> >
> > David Brady
> > '02 LXi, Smokey
> > NC
> >
> > Gary McFarland wrote:
> > >
> > > Well....
> > >
> > > Some of my beer drinking buddies are in on the development of
> canbus
> > > systems at bosch.
> > >
> > > it is a great system for controlling a whole whopping bunch o'
> stuff
> > > with one wire, but interfacing to it in the aftermarket sucks
> rocks.
> > >
> > > We have a standing problem here where integrating engine
> management
> > > systems knocks some of the gauges out of service.
> > >
> > > Gary
> > > gearheadgary@...
> > > http://www.gearheadgary.com
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message ----
> > > From: Ken Sann >
> > > To: wanderlodge@yahoogroups.com
> > 40yahoogroups.com>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 10:15:38 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [wanderlodge] 450LXi multiplexed lighting
> > >
> > > Yup, 'sactly. A fantastic way to do things. Even one of my
> motorcycles
> > > is a
> > > CANBUS system.
> > >
> > > ken
> > > wannabe in SoCal
> > >
> > > On 7/18/07, Gary McFarland wrote:
> > > >
> > > > CAN BUS ?
> > > >
> > > > As in Controller Area Network Bus? Designed by Bosch?
> > > >
> > > > Gary
> > > > gearheadgary@ yahoo.com
> > > > http://www.gearheadgary. com
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message ----
> > > > From: David Brady > 40earthlink .net>>
> > > > To: wanderlodge@ yahoogroups. com > com>
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 10:58:54 PM
> > > > Subject: [wanderlodge] 450LXi multiplexed lighting
> > > >
> > > > Anyone know the name of the vendor who
> > > > supplies the multiplexed interior control system
> > > > (lighting, etc) for the 450LXi. I think it's CAN
> > > > bus based?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > David Brady
> > > > '02 LXi, Smokey
> > > > NC
> > > >
> > > > of Use <http://docs. yahoo.com/ info/terms/>| Unsubscribe
> > > >
> > > > .
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Ken Sann
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "raypander" wrote:
>
> I've discovered that my water pump, am-fm radio, tank monitor, bedroom clock
etc. are also not working. Apparently a 12 volt problem someplace.
>
> Ray Pander
> 2003 LXI
> Now in Topsail Island, NC
>