Electrical problem
Yesterday my 2002 Fleetwood Terra model 26Y, P32 Workhorse chassis MH wouldn't start. Battery & starter motor OK, but no current flowing to ignition. A local mechanic came by and and checked all fuses we could find. He got us on the road again by "hotwiring" the ignition with a simple switch across the red and pink wires in the bundle coming from the key switch on the steering column. Now we start by turning on that switch and using the key to engage the starter. We need to get a permanent solution by taking it to a proper service center.
The mechanic thinks the problem may be the key switch, but I suspect the "Main" battery disconnect system. When the "Main" rocker switch located above the door is pressed in either position no relay "clunk" is heard and it has no effect on the chassis electrical system. Pressing the "Aux" battery disconnect switch however results in a clear audible relay "clunk" and does switch on/off the "house" electrical function.
Some questions:
1. Has anyone had this type of problem and can give some advice on how to get it fixed?
2. Anyone have a wiring diagram for this model they could send me?
3. What about rigging a bypass for the relay-operated disconnect system? (I don't find it very useful - we use the RV 2-3 months a year and it's no big deal to physically disconnect the battery when putting it in storage).
4. We are heading to Scottsbluff Nebraska and on to Denver CO - any suggestions of a service center that could work on this problem?
Any help/advice/opinions appreciated...
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