HELP! stuck in Wisc - need wiring diagram for 88-89 DDEC I

[Rob Robinson]

If you still need the schematic by Monday I would call Bennie Collier at BB

On 23/09/06, one_dusty_hoot wrote:
>
> Ken & Patti, hate it that you are having problems.
>
> First, I will qualify my knowledge of the 8v92 which
> is squat, if a BB, it would rattle in tin bucket.
>
> The warning system can be problematic indicating a
> fault that is in fact within it's own circuitry. It,
> in your case the DDEC I, be know to shut the engine
> down when it senses damage could be done running.
>
> A good friend of mine has an 88 WBPT40 DDEC I and was
> worried with similar symptoms many times. His vital
> engine signs were good, oil pressure, engine temps,etc,.
> With a codes tester a problem would be shown but not
> the actual problem. (a generic codes tester)
>
> The Detroit people had stored the DDEC I test equipment
> *upstairs* as this was a system that was superceded by
> the DDEC II and not used much.
>
> As a side note will ad this. I have a car with a similar
> problem. When I take it to the shop, it's working, never
> fails to do this. Mechanics tell me there are something
> like 57 sensors that could cause the warning light, and,
> unless I wanted them to systematically go through replacing
> all the sensors, I would have to live with it till a complete
> failure occurred. I found the fix, a small piece of electrical
> tape over the light on the dash. Still goes on an off today.
>
> Bob Janes, Greenville, SC
>
> The fix required *dragging* that equipment down to do
> an evaluation of the problem. When they did, the cause
> was readily found, a loose ground. Tighten a screw with
> no problem since.
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> KP Marsh
> wrote:
> >
> > HELP!! we are stuck in Eau Claire Wisc. We were on our way over
> to Antigo Wisc yesterday (Friday) to have the new slide outs
> installed in ToWanda's bays when our "Check Engine" light came on and
> she cut to half power. All gauges were reading just fine when the
> light came on. She restarted for us and we were able to get her over
> to River States Truck & Trailer. She ran fine, all gauges reading
> normal, no power problems, just the Check Engine Light being on was
> the only indication of a "problem."
> >
> > The diagnostic read out was telling River States that the problem
> was the oil temperature sensor. They replaced the sensor but the
> Check Engine light remains on. It appears to be a problem with
> wiring going to the sensor. River States is trying to track down a
> wiring diagram from Detroit for us.
> >
> > Does anyone out there have a wiring diagram for 88-89 DDEC I????
> If so, please fax to (715) 874-4701 to the attention of Randy.
> >
> > Thanx in advance for any and all help,
> > Ken & Patti Marsh
> > ToWanda, 89 WB40, DDEC I
> >
> >
> >
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Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
94 WLWB


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