'85FC31 Security Light issue... need help!

[Harold Prescott]

James,
I experienced something like this. I called Ralph!
My problem was with the circuit breakers inside the coach, at the base
of the steering column. The breakers weren't bad, however one of the
bolts connecting the main DC cable was loose.(just barely loose)This
allowed some corrosion to start under one of these connections. This
happened to us while sitting at a dump station.......UGH! Couldn't
get DC power to anything. Hope this helps you.
Best advice is to leave that SECURITY switch alone.[grin]

Regards,
Harold Prescott
1985 FC35
Rackerby, Ca.





--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "James" wrote:
>
> I have a 1985 FC31 and I am having a major issue with the security
> lights. Whenever I flip the "Security Lights" switch above the beds,
> I hear the solenoids click, no external lights turn on and I
> instantly lose all 12v accessories in the coach. Additionally, the
> blue indicator lights on the dash for both the front landing and rear
> landing lights turn on (actual external lights do not) but are not
> affected/controlled by flipping the rocker switch. I am able to turn
> on the engine without problems, but most internal accessories become
> inactive.
>
> The system resets in about 30-90 minutes and is only triggered by the
> Security Lights feature. All of the solenoids appear to be
> functioning correctly as I can turn on and off the landing and other
> external lights independently. I am also at a loss to know where the
> power comes into the coach from the battery bay. Is there a breaker
> at that point that I havent checked because the only thing I can
> figure is that the amp draw with all of the external lights on will
> instantly trip a breaker that I can't find.
>
> Has anybody run across this before and/or is the an easy fix... once
> you know where to look? Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
> Please contact me at 239-826-8218 (cell) or my email address of
> jrt@...
>
> Thanks,
> JR Torrico
>