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Dash radio

Hi everybody, on my 98 FT the radio does not turn on
The first common sense step is to check the five amp fuse
After looking all over, I could not find any fuse panel for 12 V electrical
Finally, I was told that panel on the right side of the entry steps is removable and the 12 V electrical is back there
I did remove the panel and saw a bunch of automatic reset breakers
Did not see any colored fuses
I even didn't see an index of which fuse or which breaker belongs to what
Unless I am mistaken, and I didn't look properly can someone please advise me how to find out about 12 V electrical safety (fuses) system, and where is located at
And for now the most important is how to find out why the radio does not come on
I didn't want to pull the whole radio out to check the fuse behind it if any before I make sure there is power coming to it from the fuse panel
Really appreciate any advice
Edmond
1998 U295
Edmond
1998 Foretravel U295
Turlock Ca

Re: Dash radio

Reply #1 –
Should be similar to the schematics for a 1997 that Pamela and Mike have in the Media section under Schematics Schematic Library

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Looks like top row, far right, breaker #43 for the radio, #44 for the surround sound, and next row down #54 for radio memory.

Also found this post which might be of help if it's not the resettable breaker

1997 U270 Sony dash radio - no power
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Dash radio

Reply #2 –
The top of your dash should also open so you are check out the back of the radio without removing the radio.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: Dash radio

Reply #3 –
There is probably a switch to turn it on without the key so you can listen to the radio while parked.
1991 U300 Side Aisle 6V92 Silver #3897
2004 U320 40' #6246

Re: Dash radio

Reply #4 –
ours has a switch for the radio and amp.....
Justin & Cathy Byrd
1995 U280 "Old Faithful"
36' Build #4673
C8.3 Cummins
Allison MD3060R 6 speed - retarder
Powertech 10KW  4cyl Kubota

Re: Dash radio

Reply #5 –
Have you tried pushing the volume control knob? That's how I turn mine on.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Dash radio

Reply #7 –
I don't know if your new to your coach but my 2002 has a audio/video speaker switch in the right upper cabinet above the dash. Jim.
Jim and Dona
2002 U295 36'
Lily, blue healer. Our fury person
Manx mid travel Ecotec turbo
2022 Bronco badlands Sasquatch
Trail 90 and 110cc

Re: Dash radio

Reply #8 –
I am trying to attach a picture on my reply
Can someone tell me how please
I know how to do it on a new posting
Edmond
1998 Foretravel U295
Turlock Ca

Re: Dash radio

Reply #9 –
Yes Jim, actually not only i am new with my FT i didn't own an RV before this
I see a small I pad size screen by sun visor on passenger side which i have no idea what it is
I don't know how to attach its picture with this reply
It has RADIO CONTROLLED print on it
Edmond
Edmond
1998 Foretravel U295
Turlock Ca

Re: Dash radio

Reply #10 –
Quote from: rvquestion –
I am trying to attach a picture on my reply
Can someone tell me how please
I know how to do it on a new posting
Press the green reply button, then bottom of that screen should have location to add files
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: Dash radio

Reply #11 –
Thank you, I learned one more thing
This is the screen, which I don't know what it is. Does anyone have any idea?
Edmond
Edmond
1998 Foretravel U295
Turlock Ca

Re: Dash radio

Reply #12 –
That looks like a digital clock.
George Mann
2002 U320 #5934
2017 Rubicon
2013 BMW GS
Waterford MI

Re: Dash radio

Reply #13 –
Quote from: Geodmann –
That looks like a digital clock.

 With dead batteries
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: Dash radio

Reply #14 –
never thought of that, will check it out
thank you all
Edmond
Edmond
1998 Foretravel U295
Turlock Ca

Re: Dash radio

Reply #15 –
Clock/weather
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel