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jrstables2 · 12-26-2018, 10:32 AM

Turn key clicking noice in front dashboard

valentob · 12-26-2018, 11:40 AM

Have you checked your engine and coach batteries to make sure they are fully charged? If fully charged check the battery cable connections and make sure they are clean and tightened down. Good luck.

Turbojack · 12-26-2018, 03:09 PM

What happens when you hit the battery boost switch?

valentob · 12-29-2018, 02:59 PM

jrstables2 - Did you ever get your coach started? If so, what did you find the problem to be?

KtyTravel · 12-29-2018, 07:50 PM

I have had my coach do the same thing. Both batteries were a bit low so I made sure they were fully charged. Then I went to start and made sure it was for sure in Neutral (I have a diesel) I did this by clicking the button on the shifter and firm in Neutral. Started right up. Seems if you bump this at all it loosens and won't start. So simple but it worked like a charm.

jrstables2 · 12-31-2018, 06:59 AM

Yes , it was a loose connection coming from the ECM 30 amp breaker on the engine bay wall. Something about no communication from the Allison transmission. (who knew) Batteries are brand new. Great mechanic at EVS in Conway ar.

They also replaced ground stud and battery cable going to it, however that did not fix the issue. the ECM breaker connection did.

valentob · 12-31-2018, 05:37 PM

Thank you for the follow-up answer to your problem for now I can add that to my check list if I have a similar problem someday!

darstar · 11-11-2019, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jrstables2

Turn key clicking noice in front dashboard

Did you ever have the starting problem again. .? I have the same problem but now gen will not start ether......first time in Texas road mechanic hot jumped something, went to Little Rock 3 new batteries at Cummins...never did find problem. Now 6 mo later as we are getting to head south, same problem, what year is your Fourtravel.? Will try to get roadservices today. Just thought I would ask,our problems sound similar....

darstar · 11-28-2019, 08:48 PM

Engine start solved with nowstarter motor. Generator starts but shuts down at different run times. Fault shows high temp . ......more problems, now on the rd in Illinois ...no brakes , air pressure ,none ! Will call repair shop on I-80,la Salle tomorrow. Not so fun trip so far.......

darstar · 11-29-2019, 03:26 PM

Well I have found independent local shop. ( good Sam was a rip off ) here in La Salle that came over , decided all predictions ( I paid 280.00 for yesterday ) that I needed new Air compressor, will be here Monday,. Will come over mon to air up chassis so I can drive to their shop, one mile away . ......( it paid to unload car and drive to Kittleson shop even tho they were closed for holidays. ) .....lesson learned when in trouble , you need to find all possibilities yourself, no one else will help you ).....

darstar · 11-29-2019, 04:01 PM

I am looking forward to getting back on the road. It’s a real bummer to be shut down on Thanksgivings day for a total air compressor failure on my Cummins 2004 500 hp engine. Kettelemans in La Salle, Illinois has came to my rescue, when all others had no interest
In motor coaches or those whe were stranded during the holiday. Follow up is forthcoming on our returning to the big road.