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Windshield wiper issue leading to more....where to start?

Good evening,

I am writing this in Bear Lake, Utah and enjoying nature!

I was headed here in a light rain and, being I had had a problem with my windshield wiper adjustment in the past, the final time I did use the wipers they stuck to the outside of the windshield and the motor was whining. The controls were not responsive and before I could pull over the motor went out. Not a big deal other then my cruise control now does not work.

Can anyone lead me in the direction of what to check? I am hoping it might be a fuse for the wheel controls. 1500 miles without cruise control does not sound fun.

Warm regards,
Tom
2000 U320 36'
Build #5705

Re: Windshield wiper issue leading to more....where to start?

Reply #1 –
Do the other functions - headlight and clearance light flashers - on the wheel work?
Larry Rubin
2004 U295 38' build 6278
2014 Jeep Cherokee

Re: Windshield wiper issue leading to more....where to start?

Reply #2 –
Also from other posts , info on wiper fuse.
Larry Rubin
2004 U295 38' build 6278
2014 Jeep Cherokee

Re: Windshield wiper issue leading to more....where to start?

Reply #3 –
Those things in the photo Larry posted (above) are not fuses - they are circuit breakers.  They should auto reset if the problem that caused them to open is corrected.  If the problem persists, they will keep tripping.

See if the thread linked below has any helpful info on trouble shooting the SmartWheel (see Reply #4):

Smart wheel on the blink

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"

Re: Windshield wiper issue leading to more....where to start?

Reply #4 –
Update: It seems the cruise control breaker reset and I once again had cruise. Most of the time. I started to notice that the cruise became very sensitive. When I would crest a hill and start the downward side the cruise would often disengage. It would not always turn back on upon demand and I would have to wait. In fact sometimes I would have to hit the resume and not the set to get the cruise back on. WEIRD!

I am home now after 3600 miles and am continually amazed by my Foretravel!

I intend on tackling the windshield wiper dilemma and I will keep everyone posted. If anyone has had a similar issue with the cruise please let me now.

Thanks everyone!
2000 U320 36'
Build #5705

Re: Windshield wiper issue leading to more....where to start?

Reply #5 –
If you have the retarder on and engaged the cruise control will disengage frequently. It may not do it right away. Hitting the resume button will then re-engage it but if you keep the retarder on it will disengage again at some point.
Hope you get your windshield wiper issue resolved. Getting to the motor requires removing the whole dash top so hope that's not an issue for you.
'99 U320 40 WTFE
Build #5462,
1500 Watts Solar 600 amp Victron lithium
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Hemi
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Retired

Re: Windshield wiper issue leading to more....where to start?

Reply #6 –
When the retarder is on every time the cruise backs off the throttle the cruise
will disengage.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Windshield wiper issue leading to more....where to start?

Reply #7 –
Quote from: oldguy –
When the retarder is on every time the cruise backs off the throttle the cruise
will disengage.
On our 1998 320. The cruse and trans retarder work together. When the coach speeds up on a small down grade. The retarder does it's thing and the cruise auto-resumes to it's set speed when the coach slows.  It must be an ECM programing thing.

To me, The way our coaches cruise control works makes perfect sense and is how a cruise control should work.

Our Mercedes SUV did this as well. It just used the brakes as the MB diesel doesn't have a retarder.
Jerry & Nona and Kimeru the cat that thinks she's a dog
1998 36' WTFE U320  #5314 Motorcade #17711
USAF 1975-1995
2019 Subaru Crosstrek 'toad'
2003 Subaru Legacy touring car
jerry Fincher | Flickr

Re: Windshield wiper issue leading to more....where to start?

Reply #8 –
The last few comments make perfect sense now!! I often had the retarder on due to the terrain and me liking the increased stopping power.
2000 U320 36'
Build #5705

Re: Windshield wiper issue leading to more....where to start?

Reply #9 –
Quote from: Farrarkc –
The last few comments make perfect sense now!! I often had the retarder on due to the terrain and me liking the increased stopping power.
That's what it's there for. But yours (as you explained) the Cruise control shuts off when the retarder comes on and you have to hit resume on the wheel? Or did I misunderstand you?

If your retarder totally shuts off the cruise. I'd say (based on how my coach works) that something is wrong and needs programing/fixing. Perhaps the Transmission ECU and Engine ECU are not talking to each other about the retarder/cruise cooperation. Of course as these are low volume rigs built by hand. They could have left the floor sans that cooperative link.
Jerry & Nona and Kimeru the cat that thinks she's a dog
1998 36' WTFE U320  #5314 Motorcade #17711
USAF 1975-1995
2019 Subaru Crosstrek 'toad'
2003 Subaru Legacy touring car
jerry Fincher | Flickr

Re: Windshield wiper issue leading to more....where to start?

Reply #10 –
Jerry if you check probably your brakes lights don't come on with retarder
On mine the brake lights come with the retarder so that knocks out the
cruise and it can be set up either way.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Windshield wiper issue leading to more....where to start?

Reply #11 –
Quote from: oldguy –
Jerry if you check probably your brakes lights don't come on with retarder
On mine the brake lights come with the retarder so that knocks out the
cruise and it can be set up either way.
The retarder brake light relay has been disconnected. Does not turn brake light on with retarder application. Makes cruise control work if retarder has been applied automatically. I too have to reset cruise after retarder application. So I leave joy stick in zero position and retarder in auto on. If I apply brakes retarder does also. This allows cruise to function and doesn't need to be reset. My brake lights come on every time retarder is applied. Relay connected.
Scott

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Reply #12 –
Quote from: oldguy –
Jerry if you check probably your brakes lights don't come on with retarder
On mine the brake lights come with the retarder so that knocks out the
cruise and it can be set up either way.
That makes sense. I just like the way it works on this coach. Seems more intuitive as just sloughing off a couple of MPH and no lights shouldn't cause an issue with traffic to my 6.
Jerry & Nona and Kimeru the cat that thinks she's a dog
1998 36' WTFE U320  #5314 Motorcade #17711
USAF 1975-1995
2019 Subaru Crosstrek 'toad'
2003 Subaru Legacy touring car
jerry Fincher | Flickr

Re: Windshield wiper issue leading to more....where to start?

Reply #13 –
My Jake brake doesn't knock out the cruise as it isn't hooked up to the brake
lights and if I didn't have a Jake I might have my retarded not knock out the cruise.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport