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Instrument panel questions

Hi Everybody,

While vacuuming all of the dust under the instrument panel dash, I can across two rocker switches that I are not labeled.  The two switches I'm speaking about are in the upper right corner of the attached picture.  Does anybody know what these are for?  I don't want to push them not know what the consequences would be.  Also, is the right hand side of the instrument panel lighted?  I only ask, because when driving at night, I am unable to see the labels for the blend, fan, or mode switches.  ???  I could have sworn I saw the panel light up for a quick second one night, but as I was concentrating on the road ahead, maybe I saw what I was hoping for, not what was actually happening.  Does that make sense?

On another note, is FOT the best place to source the "L" shaped window locks?

More cleaning tomorrow, followed by replacing of the Genset fuel lines.  If I get wedged between the coach and propane tank, I'll remember to yell really loud.  :D
Brian and Jen

Re: Instrument panel questions

Reply #1 –
Brian,

The switches are used to get a diagnosis from the Webasco brakes.  However, when pressed simultaneously they shoot a laser guided stream of bear spray onto "smokies" who make wrongful stops.

The blue lights you saw around the dash will come on when driving at night with headlights.

Can't help with the L lock question. So I guess I'd better get the L out of here.
George Stoltz.  Retired from full-time living in a great Foretravel and now are back to living in a traditional sticks and bricks in Florida.

Re: Instrument panel questions

Reply #2 –
Quote from: aspenpilot –
Hi Everybody,

While vacuuming all of the dust under the instrument panel dash, I can across two rocker switches that I are not labeled.  The two switches I'm speaking about are in the upper right corner of the attached picture.  Does anybody know what these are for? 
On another note, is FOT the best place to source the "L" shaped window locks?

One is for ABS diagnostic codes the other should be engine diagnostic codes.
ABS Troubleshooting

You can get the plastic window locks (Red or Black) at FOT.
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is the right hand side of the instrument panel lighted?

Dash Inverter Diagram
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

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Reply #3 –
The brakes we use on Foretravel's are made by Meritor/Wabco
The selected media item is not currently available.Bill&Doris 97 U270 36'
University of Parris Island Class of 66
Semper Fi  Build# 5174 MC#17094

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Reply #4 –
No, the HVAC controls are not backlighted.
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
'14 Brown Motorsports Stacker
'05 Chevy SSR
'02 BMW R1150R

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Reply #5 –
On our 97 U270, the HVAC controls are back lite.
The selected media item is not currently available.Bill&Doris 97 U270 36'
University of Parris Island Class of 66
Semper Fi  Build# 5174 MC#17094

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Reply #6 –
Our dash controls are also back lit and the outer edges of the dash are lit as well.  I had to have the dash inverter changed in 2003 when we purchased the coach.
 
I wish the 1G SmatWheel also had lit controls...but not.
Peter & Beth Martin
No Forrest? What have you done?
MC# 15890 until Dec 2016; FMCA #F329677
Cincinnati, OH

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Reply #7 –
On our 99 U270, all the HVAC controls are backlit when the running lights are on.
Dave and Nancy
1999/2013 U270 36' Xtreme
Motorcade # 16774
2013 Subaru Outback
KD0NIM

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Reply #8 –
My '95 U320 has back lighting for the HVAC controls.  Bulbs are on brackets so are obvious.  I think they may be disconnected (mine were) as they are pretty bright.  Fix could be a rheostat or just some brown paint to dull them down.
Keith, Joyce & Smokey the Australian Cattle Dog
1995 U320 SE Extreme 40' WTBI Build # 4780, with a Honda CR-V hopefully still following behind.
Motorcade # 17030
FMCA # F422159