Instrument panel readout?

[codgerbill]

We took delivery of our new to us 2005 Suncruiser 37B in December. It is currently in storage. We have been going to the coach to stock it with "stuff" (linens, clothes,etc). I have run the engine for temporary heat. In checking out the instrument panel I see the little window (LCD?) that gives all the pertenant information. I just cant figure out how to scroll thru the menue and how to zero out the trip mileage, mpg, etc. On the ford all I had was a trip meter and it was a piece of cake to zero out.. Is there a manual somewhere that I can either download or or print to give me instructions?

[edgray]

To reset the either of the "trips" (there are 2) all you do is depress and hold the trip button for a few seconds. when you release it the trip you selected should reset to "00". Move to the next trip and repeat process if you want to reset both.

FWIW, I use trip one for milage between fill ups and trip two for total milage on current trip. Having two resettable trips is a good thing, methinks. Ed

[DriVer]

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Originally Posted by codgerbill We took delivery of our new to us 2005 Suncruiser 37B in December. It is currently in storage. We have been going to the coach to stock it with "stuff" (linens, clothes,etc). I have run the engine for temporary heat. In checking out the instrument panel I see the little window (LCD?) that gives all the pertinent information. I just cant figure out how to scroll thru the menu and how to zero out the trip mileage, mpg, etc. On the ford all I had was a trip meter and it was a piece of cake to zero out.. Is there a manual somewhere that I can either download or or print to give me instructions?

I expect that you have a Workhorse. The operation of the Command Center (CC) is relatively simple and folks actually read too much into it.

You have 2 buttons Trip and Mode. To bring up 1 of 3 mileage counters push the trip button for 1/2 second and it will advance the function from the Odometer to T1 & T2. When you are in T1 or T2 press and hold the Trip button for up to 2 seconds and this will reset the counter to 0.

If you push the Mode button for 1/2 second it will bring up a function menu. Once the display changes continue to push the mode button and this will advance the selection bar. If you push the Trip button the select bar will go up, if you push the Mode button the highlight will scroll down. When an option is highlighted that you want to use, release the button and that function will display in the CC.

To reset the oil life monitor (OLM), turn the key to the ON position. Press the gas pedal 3 times within 5 seconds. This will reset the OLM to zero.

If you send me a PM we'll hook up via email and I'll send you the manual.

[codgerbill]

DriVer,

Thank you for the e-mail. I will be printing some pages to keep on the coach. I have one more question with reference to the instrument cluster..or maby not. The fuel gauge reads empty when I start and run the engine. The only way to get it to read is to drive the coach maby 5-7 miles. This could be a problem if I was dry camping and wanted to run on generator. I am wondering if there is a known solution to this problem, I know the previous owner and he mentioned the problem and I experienced it. Parked it does not regester the fuel amount.

[DriVer]

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Originally Posted by codgerbill Parked it does not register the fuel amount.

Basically, you have to ask yourself, what changes from driving down the road to being parked. I am going to guess lack of movement. It is possible that the float in the tank that registers the quantity of fuel gets stuck when it just sits but I would have to see that to believe it.

Don't ever worry about running out of fuel if you run your genset because the gen is short tubed. Typically they won't draw the tank below 25% remaining. I often can't run my generator for our late afternoon break if I haven't fueled during the day.

[codgerbill]

DriVer,

An update on the quirkey fuel gauge readout...
The coach is still at the Workhorse facility and the technician told me the problem with the fuel guage readout( gauge does not register anything until the coach is driven aprox. 5-7 miles) is a sending module problem.The recommended fix is to drop the fuel tank and replace the module and while they are at it he recommended the fuel pump be replaced. The other issues they found are the "donuts" that (I think) are gaskets(?) between the exhaust manifold and the muffler, and a faulty sending unit on the ABS system. I am waiting to hear from the dealer as to how much they will pick up before I authorize a go ahead.....

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