power problem on 88 pt 40

[mbulriss]

I agree with Don that the problem looks like a 12V problem. Out of
curiosity, does the coach start? I doubt that the AT switch has any
bearing here as that just affects the start circuit as I recall. Like
Leroy's 90, my 91 has a 12V master switch in the front compartment
over the driver's dash. I don't remember when they started putting
those in. As I *recall* from my 1983 PT, (which did not have a 12V
master, except for the master kill switch under the dash) there was a
large solenoid behind the overhead dash panel that controlled the 12
power. If there is no 12V master switch, I would start looking for a
12V solenoid in the overheads with a loose connection, bad wire crimp,
or bad solenoid. Can someone with a 88 enlighten us as to whether
there is a 12V master switch?

Good luck.

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Don Bradner" wrote:
>
> I'm a newbie, but doesn't it sound like everybody can get completely
off the 120V kick and concentrate entirely on 12V? Way back, someone
mentioned the AT switch, but I don't know if anyone has mentioned the
main DC cutoff at the batteries.
>
> On 2/10/2007 at 4:07 PM Robert & Teri Rahn wrote:
>
> >Good Morning,
> >
> >Thank you everybody for your help and suggestions. Robert had a
> >meeting to go to, so I went thru the bus and checked what DOES and
> >DOES NOT work.
> >
> >Almost all the switched lights do not work - the only one that works
> >is the vanity light in the bathroom. No others at all...no spots
> >(reading), no closet, none of the flourescents....The refridgerator
> >and lp detector do not work, but the u-line icemaker does. The
> >microwave and w/d both work. ALL electrical outlets seem to work per
> >test light or lamps plugged in. No water pump or lights on
> >information pannel. The only electric heat that seems to come on is
> >the one in the bathroom. The power drapes work. Both tv's and
> >vcr/dvd work. there seems to be not lights anywhere on the dash or
> >upper pannel area. The leg meters (leg 2 I believe) does seem to be
> >registering some usage.
> >
> >Hopefully this will give someone a clue as to what may be going on.
> >We really appreciate your help!
> >
> >Robert & Teri Rahn
> >Kalispell, MT
>
> Don Bradner
> http://www.arcatapet.net
>