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Generator remote start problems

December 26, 2016, 11:46:49 pm

This is not a new subject, but I have not been able to get much information from previous discussions.  Hopefully, there is some new information.
I am not able to start the generator from the dash or bedroom and the related lights on the dash don't come on.  I am able to start the generator directly and the switch is in the correct position, as far as I am able to tell.  The fuses at the control panel are good.  Are there other fuses or a two post relay in this system?  I don't have a wiring diagram that includes the remote switches.
Thanks for any help.

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Re: Generator remote start problems

Reply #1 – December 27, 2016, 05:55:08 am

Howdy Sven, 
    Attached is a print showing a latching relay that may be your problem.  Not sure where relay is located.  This print may or may not be correct for your year/model of coach.
Good Luck,  Dave A

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Re: Generator remote start problems

Reply #2 – December 27, 2016, 08:02:26 am

We've had trouble with latching relays and found calling Foretravel with the build number can save many hours of trying to figure out where they hid each one. There is one for the genset, one for the water pump and one for the "hall" light. Wouldn't you think they'd put them all together. They managed to get the tires in a logical place as well as the steering wheel. Don't know.

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Re: Generator remote start problems

Reply #3 – December 27, 2016, 12:57:28 pm

The latching relay is in the control box that is above the generator.  I will check that or just replace it, since it is probably original.

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