'00 LXi Suspension Level Alarm

[Allen & Conny]

Hello Everyone! Since everyone solved the starter battery issue so
quickly, I thought I'd throw this one out to the the group...

After running the coach last night I noticed the suspension level
alarm and light would not turn off. The suspension appeared to come
up to full height front and rear. I dumped the suspension and waited
for it to come up again, which it did, but the alarm was still buzzing
away. The tag axle pressure seemed normal at ~80lbs.

Any suggestions as to starting the diagnosis process?

Thank you!

Allen & Conny
'00 LXi, "Lone Wolf"
Tampa Bay, FL

[Don Bradner]

"Suspension level"?

On mine, Suspension and Level are two different things, with the latter meaning
the jacks aren't fully retracted.

Don Bradner
90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
Eureka, CA

On 8/8/2007 at 8:06 PM Allen & Conny wrote:

>Hello Everyone! Since everyone solved the starter battery issue so
>quickly, I thought I'd throw this one out to the the group...
>
>After running the coach last night I noticed the suspension level
>alarm and light would not turn off. The suspension appeared to come
>up to full height front and rear. I dumped the suspension and waited
>for it to come up again, which it did, but the alarm was still buzzing
>away. The tag axle pressure seemed normal at ~80lbs.
>
>Any suggestions as to starting the diagnosis process?
>
>Thank you!
>
>Allen & Conny
>'00 LXi, "Lone Wolf"
>Tampa Bay, FL

[brad barton]

If your suspension level warning involves your jacks, it could be a jack sensor
gone bad or a jack that's not fully retracted. I have one sensor that's bad..so
the light stays on but the buzzer's been disabled I think. Eventually I'll get
to a BB rally and hope to have it fixed.Brad Barton 00LXiDFW
bbartonwx@...


To: WanderlodgeForum@...: bluethunder@...: Wed, 8
Aug 2007 13:13:22 -0700Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] '00 LXi Suspension Level
Alarm




"Suspension level"?On mine, Suspension and Level are two different things, with
the latter meaning the jacks aren't fully retracted.Don Bradner90 PT40 "Blue
Thunder"Eureka, CAOn 8/8/2007 at 8:06 PM Allen & Conny wrote:>Hello Everyone!
Since everyone solved the starter battery issue so >quickly, I thought I'd throw
this one out to the the group...>>After running the coach last night I noticed
the suspension level >alarm and light would not turn off. The suspension
appeared to come >up to full height front and rear. I dumped the suspension and
waited >for it to come up again, which it did, but the alarm was still buzzing
>away. The tag axle pressure seemed normal at ~80lbs.>>Any suggestions as to
starting the diagnosis process?>>Thank you!>>Allen & Conny>'00 LXi, "Lone
Wolf">Tampa Bay, FL


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[Allen & Conny]

Thanks Don! I stand corrected it is actually the light
marked "Level Warning." I assumed the jacks were fully retracted
because the "Travel" Light shows green on the HWH panel.

Is there a way to try to retract the jacks higher other than hitting
the "Store" button on the HWH panel?

Thanks!

-Allen


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Don Bradner"
wrote:
>
> "Suspension level"?
>
> On mine, Suspension and Level are two different things, with the
latter meaning the jacks aren't fully retracted.
>
> Don Bradner
> 90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
> Eureka, CA
>
> On 8/8/2007 at 8:06 PM Allen & Conny wrote:
>
> >Hello Everyone! Since everyone solved the starter battery issue
so
> >quickly, I thought I'd throw this one out to the the group...
> >
> >After running the coach last night I noticed the suspension level
> >alarm and light would not turn off. The suspension appeared to
come
> >up to full height front and rear. I dumped the suspension and
waited
> >for it to come up again, which it did, but the alarm was still
buzzing
> >away. The tag axle pressure seemed normal at ~80lbs.
> >
> >Any suggestions as to starting the diagnosis process?
> >
> >Thank you!
> >
> >Allen & Conny
> >'00 LXi, "Lone Wolf"
> >Tampa Bay, FL
>

[Don Bradner]

Sometimes a jack will stick (visual inspection will tell if there is silver
metal showing). Down, spray some lubricant, retract.

I think the sensor is tied to fluid level in the reservoir; if you have low
fluid level it will not shut off until you add fluid.

On 8/8/2007 at 9:29 PM Allen & Conny wrote:

>Thanks Don! I stand corrected it is actually the light
>marked "Level Warning." I assumed the jacks were fully retracted
>because the "Travel" Light shows green on the HWH panel.
>
>Is there a way to try to retract the jacks higher other than hitting
>the "Store" button on the HWH panel?
>
>Thanks!
>
>-Allen
>
>
>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Don Bradner"
> wrote:
>>
>> "Suspension level"?
>>
>> On mine, Suspension and Level are two different things, with the
>latter meaning the jacks aren't fully retracted.
>>
>> Don Bradner
>> 90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
>> Eureka, CA
>>
>> On 8/8/2007 at 8:06 PM Allen & Conny wrote:
>>
>> >Hello Everyone! Since everyone solved the starter battery issue
>so
>> >quickly, I thought I'd throw this one out to the the group...
>> >
>> >After running the coach last night I noticed the suspension level
>> >alarm and light would not turn off. The suspension appeared to
>come
>> >up to full height front and rear. I dumped the suspension and
>waited
>> >for it to come up again, which it did, but the alarm was still
>buzzing
>> >away. The tag axle pressure seemed normal at ~80lbs.
>> >
>> >Any suggestions as to starting the diagnosis process?
>> >
>> >Thank you!
>> >
>> >Allen & Conny
>> >'00 LXi, "Lone Wolf"
>> >Tampa Bay, FL
>>

[David Brady]

Allen,

I believe the "level warning" lamp and buzzer also
takes the HWH slide control as input. I'd first walk
around the coach to take a look at each of the HWH
jacks. Make sure that they are fully retracted; i.e.,
no shiny cylinder visible. If you turn off the level control
to soon, a jack may stop before it's fully retracted.
I don't typically turn off the level control - I typically
wait till I put the bus in drive and then check to see that
the "travel" light is on. If so, then you can hit the off
button if you wish.

If you have a slide, it could be that it's not retracted
fully. The directions say that you should hold the retract
button until pressure builds in the retraction cylinder, is
diverted to the locking pins forcing the pins to lock and
the pressure in the hydraulic system to build causing
the pump to stop. At this point the red light on the
slide control panel will extinguish. Make sure you hold
the retract button until the light extinguishes. If you release
to soon, the pins won't engage the body of the slide, and
the buzzer will buzz, and (I believe), the dash level light will
stay on.

Note that I'm talking about 2 lights, the red light on the
HWH slide control panel and the "level" light on the dash.

David Brady
'02 LXi, Smokey
NC

Allen & Conny wrote:
>
> Thanks Don! I stand corrected it is actually the light
> marked "Level Warning." I assumed the jacks were fully retracted
> because the "Travel" Light shows green on the HWH panel.
>
> Is there a way to try to retract the jacks higher other than hitting
> the "Store" button on the HWH panel?
>
> Thanks!
>
> -Allen
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> , "Don Bradner"
> wrote:
> >
> > "Suspension level"?
> >
> > On mine, Suspension and Level are two different things, with the
> latter meaning the jacks aren't fully retracted.
> >
> > Don Bradner
> > 90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
> > Eureka, CA
> >
> > On 8/8/2007 at 8:06 PM Allen & Conny wrote:
> >
> > >Hello Everyone! Since everyone solved the starter battery issue
> so
> > >quickly, I thought I'd throw this one out to the the group...
> > >
> > >After running the coach last night I noticed the suspension level
> > >alarm and light would not turn off. The suspension appeared to
> come
> > >up to full height front and rear. I dumped the suspension and
> waited
> > >for it to come up again, which it did, but the alarm was still
> buzzing
> > >away. The tag axle pressure seemed normal at ~80lbs.
> > >
> > >Any suggestions as to starting the diagnosis process?
> > >
> > >Thank you!
> > >
> > >Allen & Conny
> > >'00 LXi, "Lone Wolf"
> > >Tampa Bay, FL
> >
>
>
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>
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[ronmarabito2002]

More than likely there is something stuck. Drive the coach a short
distance and it will probably go away.

R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Allen & Conny"
wrote:
>
> Hello Everyone! Since everyone solved the starter battery issue so
> quickly, I thought I'd throw this one out to the the group...
>
> After running the coach last night I noticed the suspension level
> alarm and light would not turn off. The suspension appeared to come
> up to full height front and rear. I dumped the suspension and waited
> for it to come up again, which it did, but the alarm was still buzzing
> away. The tag axle pressure seemed normal at ~80lbs.
>
> Any suggestions as to starting the diagnosis process?
>
> Thank you!
>
> Allen & Conny
> '00 LXi, "Lone Wolf"
> Tampa Bay, FL
>

[ronmarabito2002]

After reading Don Bradners response, I think he may be right. I had
it happen to me last January.

R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, tX 92WB40

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Allen & Conny"
wrote:
>
> Hello Everyone! Since everyone solved the starter battery issue so
> quickly, I thought I'd throw this one out to the the group...
>
> After running the coach last night I noticed the suspension level
> alarm and light would not turn off. The suspension appeared to come
> up to full height front and rear. I dumped the suspension and waited
> for it to come up again, which it did, but the alarm was still buzzing
> away. The tag axle pressure seemed normal at ~80lbs.
>
> Any suggestions as to starting the diagnosis process?
>
> Thank you!
>
> Allen & Conny
> '00 LXi, "Lone Wolf"
> Tampa Bay, FL
>

[Donald Goodwin]

I Have a 2003 LXI AND HAD THIS PROBLEM PERIODCALLY, There Is A Purple Wire
in the Fused Panel On The



Outside Panel below the Driver's Window. Blue Bird And John Bleakly Both
Showed Me This Trick. I Finally Put



A Switch on the Dash to Turn It Off. You May Turn It Back Off In 5 Minutes
And The Sensors Will Be Happy. I Have Had



It Come On After Parking For A Few Minutes And Cranking Back Up.



Donny Goodwin 2003 LXI



_____

From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Brady
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 5:40 PM
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: '00 LXi Suspension Level Alarm



Allen,

I believe the "level warning" lamp and buzzer also
takes the HWH slide control as input. I'd first walk
around the coach to take a look at each of the HWH
jacks. Make sure that they are fully retracted; i.e.,
no shiny cylinder visible. If you turn off the level control
to soon, a jack may stop before it's fully retracted.
I don't typically turn off the level control - I typically
wait till I put the bus in drive and then check to see that
the "travel" light is on. If so, then you can hit the off
button if you wish.

If you have a slide, it could be that it's not retracted
fully. The directions say that you should hold the retract
button until pressure builds in the retraction cylinder, is
diverted to the locking pins forcing the pins to lock and
the pressure in the hydraulic system to build causing
the pump to stop. At this point the red light on the
slide control panel will extinguish. Make sure you hold
the retract button until the light extinguishes. If you release
to soon, the pins won't engage the body of the slide, and
the buzzer will buzz, and (I believe), the dash level light will
stay on.

Note that I'm talking about 2 lights, the red light on the
HWH slide control panel and the "level" light on the dash.

David Brady
'02 LXi, Smokey
NC

Allen & Conny wrote:
>
> Thanks Don! I stand corrected it is actually the light
> marked "Level Warning." I assumed the jacks were fully retracted
> because the "Travel" Light shows green on the HWH panel.
>
> Is there a way to try to retract the jacks higher other than hitting
> the "Store" button on the HWH panel?
>
> Thanks!
>
> -Allen
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@
yahoogroups.com
> , "Don Bradner"
> wrote:
> >
> > "Suspension level"?
> >
> > On mine, Suspension and Level are two different things, with the
> latter meaning the jacks aren't fully retracted.
> >
> > Don Bradner
> > 90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
> > Eureka, CA
> >
> > On 8/8/2007 at 8:06 PM Allen & Conny wrote:
> >
> > >Hello Everyone! Since everyone solved the starter battery issue
> so
> > >quickly, I thought I'd throw this one out to the the group...
> > >
> > >After running the coach last night I noticed the suspension level
> > >alarm and light would not turn off. The suspension appeared to
> come
> > >up to full height front and rear. I dumped the suspension and
> waited
> > >for it to come up again, which it did, but the alarm was still
> buzzing
> > >away. The tag axle pressure seemed normal at ~80lbs.
> > >
> > >Any suggestions as to starting the diagnosis process?
> > >
> > >Thank you!
> > >
> > >Allen & Conny
> > >'00 LXi, "Lone Wolf"
> > >Tampa Bay, FL
> >
>
>
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>
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> Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.8/941 - Release Date: 8/7/2007
4:06 PM
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[David Brady]

When I bought my coach that purple wire was snipped.
I reconnected it and diagnosed my slide pin that wasn't
engaging properly. I suppose there are cases where the
buzzer buzzes spontaneously, but I'm not sure that snipping
the wire is the best solution for all. I connected mine, fixed
the root cause, and she's been fine ever since.

David Brady
'02 LXi, NC

Donald Goodwin wrote:
>
> I Have a 2003 LXI AND HAD THIS PROBLEM PERIODCALLY, There Is A Purple Wire
> in the Fused Panel On The
>
> Outside Panel below the Driver's Window. Blue Bird And John Bleakly Both
> Showed Me This Trick. I Finally Put
>
> A Switch on the Dash to Turn It Off. You May Turn It Back Off In 5 Minutes
> And The Sensors Will Be Happy. I Have Had
>
> It Come On After Parking For A Few Minutes And Cranking Back Up.
>
> Donny Goodwin 2003 LXI
>
> _____
>
> From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>
> [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> ] On Behalf Of David Brady
> Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 5:40 PM
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: '00 LXi Suspension Level Alarm
>
> Allen,
>
> I believe the "level warning" lamp and buzzer also
> takes the HWH slide control as input. I'd first walk
> around the coach to take a look at each of the HWH
> jacks. Make sure that they are fully retracted; i.e.,
> no shiny cylinder visible. If you turn off the level control
> to soon, a jack may stop before it's fully retracted.
> I don't typically turn off the level control - I typically
> wait till I put the bus in drive and then check to see that
> the "travel" light is on. If so, then you can hit the off
> button if you wish.
>
> If you have a slide, it could be that it's not retracted
> fully. The directions say that you should hold the retract
> button until pressure builds in the retraction cylinder, is
> diverted to the locking pins forcing the pins to lock and
> the pressure in the hydraulic system to build causing
> the pump to stop. At this point the red light on the
> slide control panel will extinguish. Make sure you hold
> the retract button until the light extinguishes. If you release
> to soon, the pins won't engage the body of the slide, and
> the buzzer will buzz, and (I believe), the dash level light will
> stay on.
>
> Note that I'm talking about 2 lights, the red light on the
> HWH slide control panel and the "level" light on the dash.
>
> David Brady
> '02 LXi, Smokey
> NC
>
> Allen & Conny wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Don! I stand corrected it is actually the light
> > marked "Level Warning." I assumed the jacks were fully retracted
> > because the "Travel" Light shows green on the HWH panel.
> >
> > Is there a way to try to retract the jacks higher other than hitting
> > the "Store" button on the HWH panel?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > -Allen
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@
> yahoogroups.com
> > , "Don Bradner"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > "Suspension level"?
> > >
> > > On mine, Suspension and Level are two different things, with the
> > latter meaning the jacks aren't fully retracted.
> > >
> > > Don Bradner
> > > 90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
> > > Eureka, CA
> > >
> > > On 8/8/2007 at 8:06 PM Allen & Conny wrote:
> > >
> > > >Hello Everyone! Since everyone solved the starter battery issue
> > so
> > > >quickly, I thought I'd throw this one out to the the group...
> > > >
> > > >After running the coach last night I noticed the suspension level
> > > >alarm and light would not turn off. The suspension appeared to
> > come
> > > >up to full height front and rear. I dumped the suspension and
> > waited
> > > >for it to come up again, which it did, but the alarm was still
> > buzzing
> > > >away. The tag axle pressure seemed normal at ~80lbs.
> > > >
> > > >Any suggestions as to starting the diagnosis process?
> > > >
> > > >Thank you!
> > > >
> > > >Allen & Conny
> > > >'00 LXi, "Lone Wolf"
> > > >Tampa Bay, FL
> > >
> >
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > No virus found in this incoming message.
> > Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> > Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.8/941 - Release Date: 8/7/2007
> 4:06 PM
> >
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.8/941 - Release Date: 8/7/2007 4:06
PM
>



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