| Gen light [message #344807] |
Wed, 03 July 2019 07:02  |
Wardhill
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My generator light is on when I first fire up the engine. It slowly fades out after driving a bit . Po said he had it checked and it was fully operational but it has me concerned. Ive read about funky original wiring issues. Could this be a symptom?
Thanks
Jeff
Jeffrey Fleming
1976 edgemonte
Living in Maine
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| Re: Gen light [message #344816 is a reply to message #344807] |
Wed, 03 July 2019 09:54  |
lqqkatjon
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Location: St. Cloud, MN
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Jeff, that is a symptom.
now that you have owned it for about a month?? here is my recommendation for all owners:
make sure you at least have one of these: http://gmcmotorhome.info/APC.html
take a look at the wires coming out of your alternator. see if one is installed, and if not- order one up today.
next for spares and things that I think at a minimum need to be carried in the coach at all times(this is my personal minumum list- the full list probably has no end-) When people call up and have issues, there is some basic problems that can be quickly troubleshooted, or fixed, before you have to really start thinking on the problems.
1. VOM meter - with your alternator light situation, I would want to know what the voltage is running/not running. and at each post of the isolator, with coach not plugged in. usually when the light is dim, getting the alternator rebuilt or the isolator is bad. but a VOM meter will let you diagnose before spending money.
2. Schrader valve - 2 of these for sure, to keep for emergency for yourself or others. small and cheap.
3. isolator vavles on the air bags- so many leaky and problematic air systems out there. this will keep you up if there is ever some problem. Schraders are guaranteed to work, but valves are quick.
4. ignition module- 4 out of 5 GMC engines that stop running, a ignition module will get you back moving until you can buy a new coil.
5. timing light. - not for checking timing- but easy to check for spark. then you can figure out where to go from there.
6. fuel filters and 1" and 5/8" wrench.- if your having running problems, start with known good fuel filters, then you can troubleshoot from there.
7. I keep a 24" 12awg jumper wire with good alligator clips handy. helps with testing with VOM meter, and you can jumper the onan, the boost solenoid, and a few other things in a pinch.
that is my minimum list.
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/
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| Re: Gen light [message #344861 is a reply to message #344816] |
Thu, 04 July 2019 06:02 |
Wardhill
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Thanks. I'll take a look and if missing will order one straight up. I have most everything else on your list and will find a place for them in the coach.
Regards,
Jeff
Jeffrey Fleming
1976 edgemonte
Living in Maine
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