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Console Beeping

U270 - periodic beeping sound coming from driver side console.  Can't figure out what it is.  Happens when driving or when parked.  Any thoughts???

Re: Console Beeping

Reply #1 –
Welcome to the Forum!

The sound is made by the annunciator under your dash, or as my wife calls it, the "IRRITATOR".  It is a multi-purpose alarm generator that can be triggered by multiple sensors scattered around your coach.  The trick is finding out which one is not happy.

Most likely candidate: the "ANTENNA UP" sensor mounted to the support arm on your crank-up Winegard rooftop TV antenna.  If it is misaligned, or it fails, the annunciator will think your antenna is "UP" when it is actually "DOWN".  Link below to a photo:

Hurricane Rosa vs. FT

Check it out, and let us know what you find.  We can go from there to other possibilities.

Here is a link to a thread where we discussed similar problems:

BEEPING NOISE
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

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Reply #2 –
Today, I'm going to test all my systems that were turned on that 'hurricane day' that caused my 'beep beep beep' from the dash. Will post should I find the culprit.  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
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Reply #3 –
Any warning lights on dash ?
Jon Harris
1995 U300 Unihome
Cat 3176
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Reply #4 –
Quote from: mike leary –
Today, I'm going to test all my systems that were turned on that 'hurricane day' that caused my 'beep beep beep' from the dash. Will post should I find the culprit.  ^.^d

Start with the antenna up sender as Chuck posted. Though certainly not the only culprit, it is a cheap, easy to replace and likely cause.  Those magnetic switches are mostly for indoor use as part of a security system.  UV on the roof and water will degrade them, causing false signals.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Console Beeping

Reply #5 –
Wouldn't the ANTENNA UP light be on in the dash if the switch failed?

Re: Console Beeping

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Travelin' Man –
Wouldn't the ANTENNA UP light be on in the dash if the switch failed?

 Maybe.  But, often there is just enough corrosion/ resistance that is does not trigger the light, but does make the alarm sound (usually softly).
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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Reply #7 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
Maybe.  But, often there is just enough corrosion/ resistance that is does not trigger the light, but does make the alarm sound (usually softly).
We don't have the 'bat wing' or any sort of fold up/down anymore since the PO changed to a dome. Any clues WHERE the switch was for the old antenna? I don't recall (was pretty busy avoiding being swept off the road) a warning light  coming on at the dash. Hmmm....... :-\
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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Reply #8 –
Mike,

If the old Wingard antenna was removed, quite likely the "antenna up" sender was also removed.  It was just behind the driver's seat-- normal location for the bat wing.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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Reply #9 –
I posted a link in Reply #1 (above) to a photo showing exactly where the sensor is mounted on the crank-up antenna.  If your OTA antenna is gone, then 99% possibility the sensor is also gone.  If, looking across your roof, you don't see it...then it ain't there.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

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Reply #10 –
I spent  long time looking for an Intermittent beeping that was the alarm remote on the ignition key with a low battery.
Toby a 94 u280
Cummins 8.3
6 speed Allison
Exhaust brake


Adopted by Derek and Annabelle

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Reply #11 –
Quote from: its toby –
I spent  long time looking for an Intermittent beeping that was the alarm remote on the ignition key with a low battery.
Interesting: that's where my 'beep' was coming from. I did have everything on full except the radio and the beeping tone only came on after almost seventy miles of 35 mph 'bad news weather'. I tried to replicate it today, with no results.  :-\
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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Reply #12 –
I wonder what the model year is.