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Posted By SX_RVing

You're not alone in that :banghead: This is very...

You're not alone in that :banghead: This is very difficult when I can't get Newmar to give me any sort of hint on how to diagnose what needs replacement. :banghead::banghead:

I appreciate the help...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

11-19-2019, 06:07 AM

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Posted By SX_RVing

With the Essex E-plex system, everything is a bit...

With the Essex E-plex system, everything is a bit more complicated and difficult. What I'm referring to as the relay, is actually an addressable logic board that is specific to E-plex, and operates...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

11-19-2019, 05:05 AM

Replies: 9

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Posted By SX_RVing

Checked it out as you suggested in your post. I...

Checked it out as you suggested in your post. I think the deciding test was when I checked the continuity to ground of the relay when the switch was in the on position. With the switch in the on...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

11-19-2019, 04:54 AM

Replies: 9

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Posted By SX_RVing

When I ground the pump directly to the chassis,...

When I ground the pump directly to the chassis, the pump works fine. Unfortunately the switches are then nonfunctional. No way to turn the pump off. So, makes a case for the relay being bad.

Thanks

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

11-18-2019, 11:29 AM

Replies: 9

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Posted By SX_RVing

Water Pump / Electrical Problem

Most recently the domestic water pump stop working. At first I thought I needed to replace the pump. But, it turns out that's not the case. The pump works fine if I apply 12v. power directly (via a...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-24-2018, 07:47 AM

Replies: 2

Power Dining Table not moving

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Posted By SX_RVing

Power Dining Table not moving

I have yet another issue that I'm having difficulty resolving. The Power Dining Table on our 2006 Newmar Essex won't extend/retract. It's currently in the retracted position, and when I activate the...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-23-2018, 11:45 AM

Replies: 23

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Posted By SX_RVing

Here are pictures of the rear light(s) relays,...

Here are pictures of the rear light(s) relays, and the reattached ground wire.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-23-2018, 05:13 AM

Replies: 23

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Posted By SX_RVing

Here are the schematics. I'll take some...

Here are the schematics.

I'll take some photos later today.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-22-2018, 02:26 PM

Replies: 23

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Posted By SX_RVing

What I received was a 130 page Spartan Chassis...

What I received was a 130 page Spartan Chassis Electrical Systems Guide (in PDF format) specific to the 2006 Newmar Essex. -- Thanks again to Spartan. -- I have to try and separate the two pages...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-22-2018, 01:03 PM

Replies: 23

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Posted By SX_RVing

Problem solved - FINALLY!!!! I called...

Problem solved - FINALLY!!!!

I called Spartan yesterday and discussed the issue with the tech. Apparently someone else called with the identical problem a week ago. Although he was not able to...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-20-2018, 02:32 PM

Replies: 23

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Posted By SX_RVing

Thanks nyceguy01 for your response. I'll be...

Thanks nyceguy01 for your response. I'll be calling Spartan tomorrow for help. I'll let you know what happens.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-19-2018, 08:01 AM

Replies: 23

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Posted By SX_RVing

I went out and checked. The steering column is...

I went out and checked. The steering column is completely shrouded and it looks like all wiring immediately exits to the front generator compartment. Checked in there and could not see any diodes (as...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-19-2018, 05:28 AM

Replies: 23

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Posted By SX_RVing

I will check the steering column today and...

I will check the steering column today and contact Spartan on Monday to see if they can provide any assistance.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-19-2018, 04:46 AM

Replies: 23

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Posted By SX_RVing

Where does one buy diodes? NAPA Auto?? Or do I...

Where does one buy diodes? NAPA Auto?? Or do I have to go back to Spartan? I don't mind going to Spartan, it just takes a bit more time.

Thanks nyceguy01. At this point it's worth a try to...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-19-2018, 04:40 AM

Replies: 23

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Posted By SX_RVing

It's a Spartan K2 Chassis.

It's a Spartan K2 Chassis.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-18-2018, 06:50 PM

Replies: 23

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Posted By SX_RVing

Thank you Skip426, 007, and dutchstr3884 for your...

Thank you Skip426, 007, and dutchstr3884 for your replies.

My DW has returned from a trip so now I'm able to test the brake lights, which we did today. More confusion ensued. First test was...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-17-2018, 05:44 AM

Replies: 23

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Posted By SX_RVing

Flashers and Blinkers (Rear) not working

I recently developed a problem with the rear blinkers and flashers on our 2006 Essex. The running lights work so the bulbs are fine. When i activate the blinkers (either side) or the flashers, the...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-16-2018, 09:59 AM

Replies: 19

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Posted By SX_RVing

Thank you so much for the detailed explanation...

Thank you so much for the detailed explanation and the remedial measures. I think I'll need at least a couple of beers just to get the courage to start. And, I have the pleasure of doing this three...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-16-2018, 08:00 AM

Replies: 19

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Posted By SX_RVing

bruceisla, Thank you for the pictures and...

bruceisla,

Thank you for the pictures and explanation. Now it makes a lot more sense.

All I can say is "What a nightmare". Definitely not engineered with maintenance in mind. I guess...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-15-2018, 06:38 PM

Replies: 19

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Posted By SX_RVing

Also, I might add that the Essex manual I got...

Also, I might add that the Essex manual I got with the coach indicates that it has an Oasis door awning. The other two (window) awnings are of identical construction. Really, I have no idea who the...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-15-2018, 06:32 PM

Replies: 19

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Posted By SX_RVing

Ok, Finally figured out how to post pictures...

Ok, Finally figured out how to post pictures correctly.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-15-2018, 06:19 PM

Replies: 19

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Posted By SX_RVing

Wow. Looks like I might need to live without...

Wow. Looks like I might need to live without these awnings. In any case of taken a few pictures of the motor ends. Hopefully they will show "good news". If you need more detail, I'll get a ladder...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-15-2018, 01:13 PM

Replies: 19

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Posted By SX_RVing

Thanks for your response bruseisla. The big...

Thanks for your response bruseisla. The big awning is a Carefree and also had the same problem (it was also stuck closed). It eventually starting working after a half dozen attempts to open it. It...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-15-2018, 12:18 PM

Replies: 19

Views: 3,236

Posted By SX_RVing

Power Door and Window Awnings won't deploy

I'm having an issue with the power door and window awnings on our 2006 Essex. None of three will deploy. The symptoms are the same on all three. I engage the extent button and nothing happens. The...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-07-2018, 08:42 PM

Replies: 8

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Posted By SX_RVing

Thanks for the link. Great pictures. ...

Thanks for the link.

Great pictures.

I'm not enthusiastic about removing the console and window. But, I guess I'll have to bite the bullet and get a look at what's going on with the pan.
...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-07-2018, 08:19 PM

Replies: 8

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Posted By SX_RVing

I think you may be on to something because it...

I think you may be on to something because it seems that the water is coming from behind the wall, behind the wiper seal above the door. You can see water tracks on the inside of the door.

How do...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-07-2018, 08:56 AM

Replies: 8

Views: 791

Posted By SX_RVing

2006 Essex 4502. Have tried extra sealing...

2006 Essex 4502.

Have tried extra sealing material (lacing -- think wide weather stripping) -- No joy. Continues to leak.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-07-2018, 07:23 AM

Replies: 8

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Posted By SX_RVing

Front electronics compartment

For years I've been struggling with water entering the front electronic compartment (the compartment below the drivers seat). Every time I think I've figured out how the water is getting in, and...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-07-2018, 06:44 AM

Replies: 31

Dash Air Conditioner Troubleshooting

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Posted By SX_RVing

It's been a long time since I last posted on the...

It's been a long time since I last posted on the forums. To the question on did the compressor change solve the problem? In a word NO. :banghead: :banghead:

Spartan allowed the change out the...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

04-26-2011, 10:05 AM

Replies: 13

AGM Batteries, B.I.R.D and Relay

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Posted By SX_RVing

Thanks to all for your responses. After...

Thanks to all for your responses.

After following some of the recommended threads and reading the B.I.R.D manual, here's what I've deduced: The eplex system overrides the built in settings in...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

04-25-2011, 02:43 PM

Replies: 13

AGM Batteries, B.I.R.D and Relay

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Posted By SX_RVing

Dave, I don't really have a good answer,...

Dave,

I don't really have a good answer, other than that's what Newmar said: "Change preference to AGM (from lead/acid) and install the relay." Did you keep your preference as lead/acid?

With...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

04-25-2011, 01:41 PM

Replies: 13

AGM Batteries, B.I.R.D and Relay

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Posted By SX_RVing

AGM Batteries, B.I.R.D and Relay

I recently installed four (4) Life Line AGM's as replacement for the original lead/acid coach batteries. When I oiginally thought to make this change, I was told by one of the Newmar Techs that I had...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

06-05-2010, 06:29 AM

Replies: 14

My experience with Newmar factory service

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Posted By SX_RVing

I've gone to Newmar for service twice. The first...

I've gone to Newmar for service twice. The first time, I can honestly say that it was a positive experience.

The main reason for both trips was a paint issue - the paint on the bay doors was...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-20-2010, 04:35 PM

Replies: 47

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Posted By SX_RVing

Gene, Thanks for the information. ...

Gene,

Thanks for the information.

It's as I suspected... They refused to do ten minutes worth of work unless I agreed to pay them for at least four hours. Looks like they wanted to get paid...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-20-2010, 11:19 AM

Replies: 47

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Posted By SX_RVing

Gene, Just out of curiosity, once he had...

Gene,

Just out of curiosity, once he had the pan down, how long did it take to get the regulator out? How long for the whole repair?

Sebastian

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-20-2010, 10:31 AM

Replies: 47

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Posted By SX_RVing

Eawoodw, This is exactly the fix I had told...

Eawoodw,

This is exactly the fix I had told Cummins Atlantic about - same part numbers and everything as indicated by Radioman as well. I spoke to them again this morning - mine's still not...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-18-2010, 01:18 PM

Replies: 47

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Posted By SX_RVing

After more frustration and waiting (they're...

After more frustration and waiting (they're waiting for new bolts for the oil pan) I decided to call Cummins Customer Service directly. Spoke to Scotty Bishop... Actually I vented for quite a while...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-18-2010, 09:37 AM

Replies: 27

Views: 2,945

Posted By SX_RVing

Yes, I agree... I think they've been toast for...

Yes, I agree... I think they've been toast for several years now. The only reason they're still in the coach is that Newmar repeatedly assured me last year that they were fine. Newmar reset the auto...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-18-2010, 08:08 AM

Replies: 27

Views: 2,945

Posted By SX_RVing

Your generator has to have autostart...

Your generator has to have autostart capability/feature. I can tell you how to do it on the Essex, but I'm not sure on the Dutch Star, or whether you have this capability. Maybe someone else can help...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-18-2010, 08:00 AM

Replies: 27

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Posted By SX_RVing

Dave, I've done some of that, but not as...

Dave,

I've done some of that, but not as exhaustive as I probably could. Since the majority of the time the Unit is plugged in, it's not usually a problem. Obviously the problem is when travel...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-18-2010, 04:59 AM

Replies: 47

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Posted By SX_RVing

Spartan in Charlotte MI is the plant.... That's...

Spartan in Charlotte MI is the plant.... That's where I had checked last year, and they told me it had to go to a Cummins shop.

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-18-2010, 04:54 AM

Replies: 27

Views: 2,945

Posted By SX_RVing

We're lucky to get 8 to 10 hours with none of...

We're lucky to get 8 to 10 hours with none of that running. We dry camp (park in the street) when we visit my Mom. If we watch TV for a half hour or so before going to bed, by 3:00 am the genset will...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-18-2010, 04:37 AM

Replies: 27

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Posted By SX_RVing

Hot water by hydrohot.....

Hot water by hydrohot.....

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-17-2010, 09:10 PM

Replies: 27

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Posted By SX_RVing

Don't know about anyone else, but our refrig...

Don't know about anyone else, but our refrig won't run off the inverter. If it's not plugged in, or the genset is running, then it auto switches to LP. Therefore my consternation with short battery...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-17-2010, 09:06 PM

Replies: 47

Views: 6,204

Posted By SX_RVing

I tried Spartan in Charlotte MI when I was there...

I tried Spartan in Charlotte MI when I was there for service last year. They said that it had to go to a Cummins Shop.

If I was planning a trip out West, I'd take it to Cummins in Sparks NV where...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-17-2010, 03:51 PM

Replies: 47

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Posted By SX_RVing

It's worse than sad....... I called Friday,...

It's worse than sad.......

I called Friday, and again this morning and talked to the supervisor and requested they check out the By-pass Regulator. Finally at about 4:00 pm today I got a call...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-17-2010, 03:36 PM

Replies: 27

Views: 2,945

Posted By SX_RVing

Gary, Yea that's kinda what I figured......

Gary,

Yea that's kinda what I figured... The OEM batteries are junk.

Which AGM's did you get? I'm thinking of Lifeline. They look to be about the best.

Did you also have to install a...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-17-2010, 11:23 AM

Replies: 27

Views: 2,945

Posted By SX_RVing

Gary, Even with the inverter off, I don't...

Gary,

Even with the inverter off, I don't get very long on the batteries. With the inverter off, system indicates 2 to 3 amp draw (at 12 v DC). Batteries last less than 24 hours.

I've racked...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-17-2010, 06:18 AM

Replies: 27

Views: 2,945

Posted By SX_RVing

Under normal conditions, with the inventer on and...

Under normal conditions, with the inventer on and nothing else, we're lucky to have the house batteries (4 - 6v lead acid) last overnight. Also, if we turn on any appliance (a toaster, a coffee...

Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum

05-16-2010, 06:16 AM

Replies: 47