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06-27-2014, 04:02 PM
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Electrical Short/Smoke 2012 Discovery 36J
Thought I'd pass this along in hopes of saving others from a smoke filled cabin. As we were departing a campground near Mesa Verde, we were all set to go, when suddenly smoke came pouring out of the center/lower dash behind the hinged door covering the underside of the dash. I immediately turned off the coach, eliminating the current flow to what I assumed was an electrical short/fire.
When the smoke cleared, I opened the hinged door, and there was evidence that one of the multiple fused connectors had shorted out against the metal bracket supporting part of the dash. Apparently the protective cap came loose, allowing the fused connector to touch the metal bracket. No wonder the dash A/C quit working!
You can see the result of the high current/heat that melted the fuse holder. I bought a replacement in-line holder with a 30A fuse, installed it, and the A/C works fine.
BOTTOM LINE: If you have a Discovery (perhaps other models/makes as well) that has capped fuse holders, check to ensure they are closed. A little electrical tape will keep you from the smokey adventure we had. 
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06-27-2014, 04:11 PM
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OK, I have to say it.... "Holy smoke!!!" Glad you were able to shut 'er down and get things under control, Joe. Sheesh! Thanks for the heads up, and for sharing the pics.
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06-27-2014, 04:12 PM
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Great info and pictures. 
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06-27-2014, 04:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SarahW
OK, I have to say it.... "Holy smoke!!!" Glad you were able to shut 'er down and get things under control, Joe. Sheesh! Thanks for the heads up, and for sharing the pics.
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Oh Sarah...why didn't I think of that first??!! 
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Joe and Debbie, Emma the Aussie Cattle Dog who adopted us
2012 Discovery 36J, Blue Ox and Air Force One, 2010 GMC Acadia Toad
USAF (Ret) WDØM https://wd0m.com
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06-28-2014, 07:52 AM
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Thanks for the info. Nice to hear other stories and how people react. You did an EXCELLENT job! Thanks for the post!
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06-28-2014, 08:02 AM
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electricity, its all done with "smoke" and mirrors
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06-28-2014, 08:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JEEPOHOLIC
electricity, its all done with "smoke" and mirrors
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Yup! And when you let the smoke out, it stops working... 
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Joe and Debbie, Emma the Aussie Cattle Dog who adopted us
2012 Discovery 36J, Blue Ox and Air Force One, 2010 GMC Acadia Toad
USAF (Ret) WDØM https://wd0m.com
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06-29-2014, 05:20 AM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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You guys should call Jay Leno! You might have a new career!
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