Update on Check Engine Light, Warning Buzzer, Coach Loses Power 1993 WLWB

[Mike]

Liz, I would get the alternator fixed and try it. Low voltage/amps can cause
lots of problems. I had an alt go out on my 89 and it did make a difference bit
I drive a lot at night with the lights,, dash air, inverters, etc on. Mike
McMahan 2001 LXI

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "txfulltimers"
wrote:
>
> Howdy, Mike.
> Yes, we want to get out of the Texas heat.
> We've had some gully washers in the last 2 days. Hope they recharge the
> water supply.
>
> Thanks for the info on alternators. I wonder how many BB owners have
> changed that one out and how many times.
>
> We have used Seguin Diesel now for 5 years. Clyde and his son Carl have
> really made a good effort to solve these latest problems. I refuse to
> travel in the coach until the engine stumbling problem is solved. I
> don't think that it is safe anymore with that going on. We may just have
> to turn this Wanderlodge into a park trailer and get a much smaller,
> economical RV to travel in. :-(
>
> Regards,
> Liz
> =============================================================
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbulriss" <mbulriss@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hey Liz,
> >
> > FYI, you hit the wrong parenthesis key on your emoticon; your "still
> in Texas" should have a smiley face after it! LOL! Getting too hot for
> you guys already and looking to head to the mountains? Are you getting
> pounded in the recent rains?
> >
> > Given that alt under the bed is the hard one to change out, I suspect
> the prior owner disconnected the wire when the voltage regulator shorted
> out and gave him run away voltage output readings. Don't ask how I know
> that! :^) If you need a name on an alt re-builder, I can get you a
> name in NW San Antonio that has done several for me, but these days I
> found it is actually cheaper to just get a new Delco at Ogburn's Truck
> Parts. That one under the bed has gone out twice on me so far. Same on
> my 1983 PT. My theory is there's too much heat trapped in there for
> them to survive.
> >
> > Where did you have the other repairs done on the 8V92? Always good to
> have a name for that stuff.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Mike Bulriss
> > 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
> > San Antonio, TX
> >
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Jack and Liz Pearce
> jacklizpearce@ wrote:
> > >
> > > Howdy, Y'all.
> > > Here is an update on our 1993 Bird's situation.
> > >
> > > While our coach was at the doctors', a discovery was made. One of
> the
> > > alternators is NOT connected to anything!! And as far as we know, it
> was
> > > that way when we bought the coach!! This is the alternator that is
> at the
> > > back of the engine, the one that is accessible through the bedroom
> floor.
> > > The output wire is just wrapped up with electrical tape. So-o-o,
> Jack is
> > > looking for an alternator shop to check out that alternator. He
> suspects
> > > that it is kaput.
> > >
> > > Parts that were replaced:
> > > ELEC SYS ENG SENSOR TIMING SYNC TRS SRS , (photo attached.)
> > >
> > > Camshaft seal replaced.
> > >
> > > However, no change in the original symptoms.
> > >
> > > And the investigation for the cause of our Bird's symptoms
> continues. And
> > > we are still in Texas. :-(
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Jack and Liz
> > >
> > >
> > > Liz Pearce
> > > *CORRAL NEWS*
> > > Editor
> > > Jack and Liz Pearce with Oreo the cat
> > > 1993 Wanderlodge WB
> > >
> >
>