Ignition Solenoid

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Re: Ignition Solenoid

Reply #25 – January 31, 2014, 10:30:50 am

Hi Scott,
I hope you keep posting. I enjoy everyones thoughts. I do not always agree, who does? I'm sure we learn something from what you, and others, post. I hope to hear from you soon.
Raymond

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Reply #26 – January 31, 2014, 11:44:20 am

Quote from: RRadio – January 31, 2014, 12:20:43 am

Wow, I'm so sorry I even posted this.

I'm not sorry you posted it. It's a great idea for getting out of a jam. When I had my "no-start" issue I am pretty sure it was not the solenoid under the dash that was the problem (because I had jumpered it to no effect) but having your info in the back of my mind might solve a future problem.

I am kicking around the idea of a better solenoid; the Blue Sea version's price sorta makes me gasp but if the original goes south then you can't just throw $150 under the coach and have that fix it.

Craig

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Reply #27 – January 31, 2014, 10:09:32 pm

JC,

Behind the panel in front of the passenger seat at the bottom.

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Reply #28 – February 01, 2014, 12:22:37 pm

Quote from: wa_desert_rat – January 31, 2014, 11:44:20 am

I'm not sorry you posted it. It's a great idea for getting out of a jam. When I had my "no-start" issue I am pretty sure it was not the solenoid under the dash that was the problem (because I had jumpered it to no effect) but having your info in the back of my mind might solve a future problem.

I am kicking around the idea of a better solenoid; the Blue Sea version's price sorta makes me gasp but if the original goes south then you can't just throw $150 under the coach and have that fix it.

Craig

And mine was definately on the way out. Gauges doing all sorts of weird stuff, headlights messing up, starting intermittent, even stalled a couple times. But I did some real serious searching because of the price, to find one at a good price. If I remember correctly, I only paid $64, plus what ever the shipping was. Was a small marina somewhere down in Tennessee, and he only had a couple left and had no one demanding them. It doesn't happen often, but once in a while I fall into the mud and come out looking like gold. If it lasts like they claim, I will be extremely happy!! Like usual, now I'm thinking I should have grabbed all of them.

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Reply #29 – February 01, 2014, 10:44:55 pm

What is the difference between the two Blue Sea Systems 9012 Solenoid Switch L-Series 12-24V on this page:

Amazon.com: Blue Sea Solenoid

best, paul

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Reply #30 – February 01, 2014, 11:24:00 pm

Vendor's selling price
Amazon.com: Online Shopping for Electronics, Apparel, Computers, Books, DVDs & =Solenoid%20Switch%20L-Series%2012-24V%20

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Reply #31 – February 02, 2014, 07:54:37 am

Quote from: Paul Smith – February 01, 2014, 10:44:55 pm

What is the difference between the two Blue Sea Systems 9012 Solenoid Switch L-Series 12-24V on this page:

Amazon.com: Blue Sea Solenoid

best, paul

Price. Looked like the same part number on the three I looked at.

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Reply #32 – February 02, 2014, 10:11:57 am

Right. I bought the lower cost one.

No s&h. And no state tax.

best, paul

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Reply #33 – February 02, 2014, 11:47:51 am

You guys were correct. The Advance Auto Parts solenoid now won't close. I searched and found an O'Reilly Auto Parts store in my area and ordered the Cole Hersee solenoid. None of the stores have one in stock but they'll get one for me tomorrow. I'll go fight with Advance Auto Parts to get a refund for the BWD solenoid. So to be clear to anyone reading this, jumper your old solenoid temporarily and order the correct new solenoid. You probably won't be able to find a suitable solenoid in stock anywhere, even at O'Reilly. If you're on the road when your solenoid dies you'll have to order the solenoid and have it shipped to an O'Reilly store a couple of days down the road in the direction you're going. Here's the part I ordered, but I haven't actually got the solenoid yet so obviously I haven't tested it:

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/CH00/24213/N0791.oap?ck=Search_solenoid_N0791_-1_2259&keyword=solenoid&pt=N0791&ppt=C0218

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Reply #34 – February 02, 2014, 12:27:29 pm

Scott,

That one will work just fine.

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Reply #35 – February 02, 2014, 01:05:57 pm

When I was in NAC, I bought two solenoids from FOT. They were inexpensive at about $30ea, but to my surprise, they were not Cole Hersee but some generic that didn't have any manufacturer's name stamped on them... Haven't installed them yet, but I expect they will work. Having the occasional glitch with the boost switch and recently the speedo didn't work on one of our travel legs (didn't notice for the longest time because it is easier to glance at my VMSPC), but on the next, it did... at least I have something to swap in to try next time.
Don

Quote from: RRadio – February 02, 2014, 11:47:51 am

Here's the part I ordered, but I haven't actually got the solenoid yet so obviously I haven't tested it:
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/CH00/24213/N0791.oap?ck=Search_solenoid_N0791_-1_2259&keyword=solenoid&pt=N0791&ppt=C0218

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Reply #36 – February 03, 2014, 02:18:01 am

Quote from: RRadio – February 02, 2014, 11:47:51 am

I searched and found an O'Reilly Auto Parts store in my area and ordered the Cole Hersee solenoid.
<snip>Here's the part I ordered, but I haven't actually got the solenoid yet so obviously I haven't tested it:

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/CH00/24213/N0791.oap?ck=Search_solenoid_N0791_-1_2259&keyword=solenoid&pt=N0791&ppt=C0218

Would this be the correct solenoid for my 97 U320? Is 200 Amp enough?

Scott,
I'm glad you posted this thread...I'm still pretty new at this and I didn't know this solenoid could cause the problems mentioned in this thread. I'm not convinced it will solve in intermittent wacky tack problem but it can't hurt to give it a try. And this sounds like a part I would like to have a spare of anyway. So thanks!

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Reply #37 – February 03, 2014, 07:45:43 am

Douglas,

I would be surprised if your draw by items that only run with the ignition on exceed 200 amps.

But, were the 200 amp solenoid to show signs of pitting or failure, or you just want to insure this is not a failure potential, go with the Blue Sea one many of us have used-- it is rated FAR higher and has a 1 million cycle life expectancy.

Brett

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Reply #38 – February 03, 2014, 10:50:46 am

When I went to the parts counter at FT was told they no longer carry the 200A solenoid. One advantage to the Blue Seas unit is probably reduced holding current. The original solenoid seems to run pretty hot.

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Reply #39 – February 03, 2014, 03:48:47 pm

Doug ---- When my tach started doing wacky things, I started looking for a tach sensor. Before I got ready to order one , other instruments started going wacky. At one point I was flying blind down the highway because they all went wacky. I connected a couple of voltmeters at different spots and was able to pinpoint the ignition solenoid. I wouldn't tell you to replace it now, but I sure would recommend that you obtain a new solenoid and be ready . Have a great day ---- Fritz

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Reply #40 – February 04, 2014, 11:38:26 am

If your dashboard voltmeter reads suspiciously low even when your ignition solenoid is jumpered out, clean the contacts on the back of your voltmeter and suddenly you've got a nice high voltage reading again... which I discovered while messing with this stuff the other day.

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Reply #41 – March 03, 2014, 11:15:50 am

All this talk about failing ignition solenoids got me feeling REAL nervous. Been watching for a good price on Blue Sea 9012 - think I found it. Just pulled the trigger:

Blue Sea Systems 12 24 Volt L Series Solenoid Switch 9012 | eBay

Once it arrives and is installed, I figure it's "One less thing to worry about..."

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Reply #42 – March 03, 2014, 03:24:05 pm

I have a clamp on ac/dc ammeter and highly recommend carrying one in the toolbox for times like these. Better to know the actual current draw than guess.

By the way, most less expensive clamp on ammeters are ac only in measuring clamp on amps, but still called ac/dc because they measure ac and dc volts and amps with the wired probes.

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Reply #32 – February 02, 2014, 10:11:57 am

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Reply #33 – February 02, 2014, 11:47:51 am

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Reply #34 – February 02, 2014, 12:27:29 pm

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Reply #35 – February 02, 2014, 01:05:57 pm

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Reply #40 – February 04, 2014, 11:38:26 am

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