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2004 Daybreak HELP!!
Old 03-19-2011, 07:19 PM   #1
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Got the MH uncovered from all winter today and went to start it, no power from key to starter. New Battery, plugged in to shore power, everything in coach works, generator will start. No headlights or turn signals, nothing in the chassis end, jumped across solenoid starter will turn over. I do not have a main battery disconnect that I know of. just can't figure out what could be wrong. Hopefully someone on here can help.
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Old 03-19-2011, 07:24 PM   #2
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Which Chassis do you have on your Damon?
When you said new battery was it for the coach or the chassis? I would guess you put in a new coach battery and you need a new chassis battery.

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Old 03-19-2011, 07:30 PM   #3
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Most electrical systems have a fusible link to protect the electrical system in case of a short. The big cable from the battery will go to your starter solenoid. There should be a smaller wire connected at the battery. This is the one which feeds the vehicle's electrical system. Use a multimeter or test light to look for voltage at every intersection of this wire. It should lead you to your break, whether it's a fusible link or a rodent chewed wire. Good luck!
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Old 03-19-2011, 07:34 PM   #4
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The chassis is a F53 Ford, and the chassis battery is new, just no power to chassis
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Old 03-20-2011, 05:18 AM   #5
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Make sure it is fulling engaged in Park.
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Old 03-20-2011, 06:15 AM   #6
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check the voltage at the starter solenoid, if you have the proper voltage at that terminal, then check your grounds.
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Old 03-21-2011, 07:10 AM   #7
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try disconnecting battery and reconnect are all terminals tight and clean ignition circut does not explain headlights they should work in park or not. What is the voltage at the battery.
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Old 03-21-2011, 05:31 PM   #8
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I got it fixed today a couple of freinds came over and we traced the problem to a solenoid that was hidden above and forward of starter solenoid positive wire was loose.
Thanks all for your input

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