What is this wire?

[Freddy]

While on a recent trip through CO, I stopped in Durango to have an oil and filter change. About 60 miles later my service engine light came on.

I thought perhaps the service tech had left something unplugged, or accidentally unplugged something while toiling to check the air filter (which genius designed that configuration?).

Laying on top of the filter box was a disconnected wire tagged "Clnt Lvl Vol." I could not find a place where the cable would connect. I figure it has something to do with the a/c. But, not being a very small, or agile person, I could not squeeze between the tire and the air box so had to look and feel from above.

However, being the perceptive guy that I am , I figured that Workhorse would be able to tell me if the wire was actually supposed to be plugged into something!

But, a call to a WHCC tech at the roadside service number (this was on a weekend) proved futile. He had no idea what I was talking about. I asked if he could contact someone at WHCC for me, and was told that he couldn't.

The next day I contacted WHCC direct, and got the same reply, implying that they did not know what I was talking about!

What WHCC did tell me was that I could continue to drive the vehicle unless and until I experienced "driveability problems," or the light began to blink.

A few hundred miles later the light went out and has not come back on. I deduce then that the unplugged wire was not the culprit. But, I'd still like to know what that wire does, or if it is even used.

I do have nothing but praise for the chassis, however! We climbed some very steep grades, and of course, came down the other side. The engine screamed at 4000+ rpm but it and the Allison pulled us up that 11,000' pass between Ouray and Silverton, and brought us safely down the otherside!

[Freddy]

While on a recent trip through CO, I stopped in Durango to have an oil and filter change. About 60 miles later my service engine light came on.

I thought perhaps the service tech had left something unplugged, or accidentally unplugged something while toiling to check the air filter (which genius designed that configuration?).

Laying on top of the filter box was a disconnected wire tagged "Clnt Lvl Vol." I could not find a place where the cable would connect. I figure it has something to do with the a/c. But, not being a very small, or agile person, I could not squeeze between the tire and the air box so had to look and feel from above.

However, being the perceptive guy that I am , I figured that Workhorse would be able to tell me if the wire was actually supposed to be plugged into something!

But, a call to a WHCC tech at the roadside service number (this was on a weekend) proved futile. He had no idea what I was talking about. I asked if he could contact someone at WHCC for me, and was told that he couldn't.

The next day I contacted WHCC direct, and got the same reply, implying that they did not know what I was talking about!

What WHCC did tell me was that I could continue to drive the vehicle unless and until I experienced "driveability problems," or the light began to blink.

A few hundred miles later the light went out and has not come back on. I deduce then that the unplugged wire was not the culprit. But, I'd still like to know what that wire does, or if it is even used.

I do have nothing but praise for the chassis, however! We climbed some very steep grades, and of course, came down the other side. The engine screamed at 4000+ rpm but it and the Allison pulled us up that 11,000' pass between Ouray and Silverton, and brought us safely down the otherside!

[BellaBo]

I too have this wire laying loose. I believe this is an option not implemented.

[troth]

Me three...

[rogueii]

Maybe this is a Winnie thing!

[Freddy]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Streamerman:
I too have this wire laying loose. I believe this is an option not implemented. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks! That's what I needed to know.

I wonder why the WHCC tech didn't know that?

[BellaBo]

It may be up to the coach builder to add the option. I would also think WCC would know what the wire is for but it may depend on what level of technical expertise you reach there.

[Kazoo Tom]

You can go to the Winnebago web site and download complete wiring diagrams for your coach. The diagrams label the wires and might tell you what they are for. Each wire (coachbuilder) on my Brave has a code on it, the wiring diagrams unscrambled it for me.

[Freddy]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Kazoo Tom:
You can go to the Winnebago web site and download complete wiring diagrams for your coach. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think - not sure - that the wire I'm referring to is chassis related, and not coach.

[M&EM]

I have an unused chassis wire in my National Rv also. It is near the MAF but neatly straped to another cable next to the horn. It is a 2 wire female plug with a yellowish insulator.

Marty

[DonavonP]

I have that wire dangling too.

[Kazoo Tom]

Freddy, you are probably right about it being a chassis wire, but thought the diagrams might be worth a try anyway. Did you happen to notice if there is anything under the dash of the same color and code? Maybe DriVer will come along with an answer, or be able to contact one of the experts to help.

[rogueii]

Hey DonavonP:

"Ceade Mile Failte"

[DonavonP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by rogueii:
Hey DonavonP:

"Ceade Mile Failte" </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Same to you rogueli !!! Cancelled my last post as I can see where it could be misconscrewed.