Lone Star Birds Holiday Happening, Tech seminar: Troubleshooting 101

[Bruce Morris]

John, when you have electrical problems on a Bird be sure to include cleaning
your ground connections in addition to your B+ connections. A number of elusive
problems have been solved by removing ground straps, cleaning the connections
and making sure they are good.
--
Regards, Bruce Morris in Raleigh,
NC (919)872-7635
1983 WL FC35RB

FMCA# F7142s; ARS: KI4ME; Vietnam
Vet



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--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ernest Ekberg"
wrote:
>
> Ralph Fullenwider gave a tech seminar on troubleshooting various
> problems with our coaches. We had a ll the guys in one end of the
room
> and the ladies preparing the Sat meal on the other end.
> We have owners from the early FCs to the newer 90s vintage.
> Very well presented.
> Ernie Ekberg
> 83PT40
> Buckhorn Lake Resort
> Kerrville, Tx
>
Dear Ernie: Here's a problem I would like to get troubleshooted!
When the ignition key is turned on in my 88 FC sometimes the starter
will not engage or run. Seems related to voltage sometimes but
sometimes just waiting a minute and turning the key and starter will
turn and start engine. It seems not to happen if I have 14 V on the
guage but intermittently when I don't.
I have replaced the ignition switch, the starter switch solenoid
and checked all cables for tightness and corrosion.
Two batteries are new and the four house batteries are a few years
old. Before I replace the four, any ideas or suggestions?
Johnbarry44
Carlsbad, NM




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