Where's the TCM hidden?????

[ThePips]

Hi, We own a 2000 Monaco Knight, our pride and joy. Just recently we've had a problem with the transmission, Allison MD1000.We had the RV recovered to an Allison shop who want to check the control module but we can't find it! We looked under the bed, in the front drivers side locker, removed the access panel from the side control panel without success.

Could anyone give us a clue on where to look next?

Regards
Doug

[Mandys Man]

Here is a pic that shows one. Location is on the right hand wall of the Front Run Bay. You can see the module where the wire is.

[ThePips]

Thanks for the photo but it's definitely not in that locker! Why does it have to be so hard to find these things!

Regards
Doug

[Happycarz]

My current coach has the TCM in the front run panel with all the fuses. Monaco mounted it to the "ceiling" of that compartment.
In my last two Monaco's, they were in the space below the shifter pad.

[ThePips]

I've had the access panel under the shift lever off and couldn't find it under there. Got to be honest and say I didn't look at the ceiling of the locker though! Thanks for the suggestion, I'll drive up to the storage compound and have a look.

Regards
Doug

[walt2137]

Doug call Monaco at 877-466-6226 with your coach # ask for tec service.

[ThePips]

Hi Walt,
Thanks for the tip and I'll do that Monday evening. It didn't occur to me as I live in England!

Regards
Doug

[walt2137]

Doug I didnt know, give me your last 6 digets of your Monacco# not the VIN and I will call Monaco for you Monday and post the location for you, might save you a pound or so. We did have another member that had a 99 Dip that posted on the MCOA board 4 or 5 yrs ago from England dont remember the area.

Walt

[kenenders]

I have a 2000 ks 1000 trans. Mine is located on the very top of transmission.

[ThePips]

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Originally Posted by walt2137 Doug I didnt know, give me your last 6 digets of your Monacco# not the VIN and I will call Monaco for you Monday and post the location for you, might save you a pound or so. We did have another member that had a 99 Dip that posted on the MCOA board 4 or 5 yrs ago from England dont remember the area. Walt

Hi Walt,
That's a very kind offer. Unfortunately all of the relevant documentation is onboard the RV. We're flying off for Christmas very soon so I'll have to leave it until the new year.

Regards
Doug

[ThePips]

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Originally Posted by kenenders I have a 2000 ks 1000 trans. Mine is located on the very top of transmission.

That's very helpful and very annoying! The Allison engineer and I must have spent 15 minutes searching the engine bay!

I really appreciate the help.

Regards
Doug

[walt2137]

OK Doug, I called Monaco and after a 10 min wait (dont think you are going to want to call them from England ) They said to look in the rear most passenger side compartment and you should see a large ABS plastic cover with a lot of screws in it, remove the screws and the TCM is in there along with some of the other control boards. If you have any other info you need from Monaco e mail me at walt2137@yahoo.com

[Den]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThePips Hi, We own a 2000 Monaco Knight, our pride and joy. Just recently we've had a problem with the transmission, Allison MD1000.We had the RV recovered to an Allison shop who want to check the control module but we can't find it! We looked under the bed, in the front drivers side locker, removed the access panel from the side control panel without success. Could anyone give us a clue on where to look next? Regards Doug

Hi Doug,
We have a 2000 Holiday Rambler Ambassador our TCM is in the rear passenger side locker, in the roof of the locker and it is boxed in with a black plastic cover.

hope this helps
Denis

[Den]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThePips Hi, We own a 2000 Monaco Knight, our pride and joy. Just recently we've had a problem with the transmission, Allison MD1000.We had the RV recovered to an Allison shop who want to check the control module but we can't find it! We looked under the bed, in the front drivers side locker, removed the access panel from the side control panel without success. Could anyone give us a clue on where to look next? Regards Doug

Hi Doug,
Forgot to mention i live in England, we had problems we our transmission same one as yours, took a while to get it sorted if you require any information i can give you my number and you could call me.

Regards
Denis