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07-04-2020, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by irishguy
Our windsor doesn't actually have any GFI outlets. Just some breakers in the breaker box with GFI on them.
I've gone through all the outlets on the inside and out but it's just the outlets on the kitchen side of the mh that have no power.
I can't find any other breakers on the inverter other than the one small one that states its part of the charging system.
I've shut down and started up the 120v and 12v to see if that would reset something but no change.
I opened up the transfer switch box. The wiring diagram says there's an led light to indicating normal but I don't see any light on. Would a faulty transfer switch cause my problem?
Could part of the inverter be fried?
Im now on genny power but no change.
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I’ve got a 2001 FleetWood SouthWind , that I have a similar problem with .Intermittent power to the Boot wall socket and to the front cargo bay 🤔 I changed out all the GFIs . Tracked the wiring and My Son in law a master electrician told me I’m dropping a neutral.
Now the problem is finding the junction box that is the connection point for those two outlets ?😳👀
I hope this is not your problem 😬
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07-04-2020, 07:18 PM
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I'll keep looking for another junction box as well as look into those two working outlets.
I do know for sure there is no power from two junction boxes to the dead outlets. I followed the wiring paths. I have continuity through the black power wire from the junction boxes to all dead outlets. No continuity between the breaker output to the junction boxes.
My neutral side is good as I have continuity from the white neutral on the output side of the breaker through two junction boxes and to all dead outlets.
The wiring for the microwave runs through the two junction boxes that my dead circuit runs through.
If all else fails couldn't I just splice into the microwave circuit to supply those 7 dead outlets? We'd just be careful not to use something like a coffee maker while the microwave is running.
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07-05-2020, 05:19 AM
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This was a comment posted by another 2002 Monaco owner after experiencing a loss to all his outlets:
" I called Monaco back and got another tech, he starts walking me through the whole process, could be the transfer switch, GFCI, did I check the inverter. Yes I did I respond I checked the little fuse on the inverter. He hears that and says no the circuit breakers, well guess what....... I go back and kneel down and look closer and there are two toggle circuit breakers partially hidden by the black wire coming out of the inverter and one was off".
Just something else to rule out?
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07-05-2020, 07:37 AM
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#88
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Originally Posted by irishguy
If all else fails couldn't I just splice into the microwave circuit to supply those 7 dead outlets? We'd just be careful not to use something like a coffee maker while the microwave is running.
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OMG...NO!!! you’ll kill yourself if they are not protected by a GFI I can hear some yelling! Considering all you’ve done Heck YES!!!I’d do it. Not sure how I survived the first 30 years of my life without GFIs or neutrals.
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07-05-2020, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Ivylog
OMG...NO!!! you’ll kill yourself if they are not protected by a GFI I can hear some yelling! Considering all you’ve done Heck YES!!!I’d do it. Not sure how I survived the first 30 years of my life without GFIs or neutrals.
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Not if you pick up a GFCI receptcal and install it at the first outlet in the string.
Be sure to cut the old supply wire on the other end. Don't want a L1 and a L2 to collide, if the break in the wire found its way back to connected.
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07-05-2020, 09:41 AM
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Irishguy,
I know I mentioned this before, but have you eliminated the possibility that the Intellitec system has not cut the power to the circuit? It's not uncommon for the relay to fail on those boards. After re-reading some of your trouble shooting findings you posted, I still think that's a possibility. Before I would piggy back circuits, I'd be sure to eliminate this possibility.
My circuit board that failed for me is located in the bottom of the circuit breaker panel. I have to remove the cover to access it.
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07-05-2020, 09:48 AM
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I found a picture of my circuit board when I by-passed the circuit. Eventually I replaced the board, so the black wire that is doubled up with white wire in now on it's own terminal.
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07-05-2020, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Toribk
This was a comment posted by another 2002 Monaco owner after experiencing a loss to all his outlets:
" I called Monaco back and got another tech, he starts walking me through the whole process, could be the transfer switch, GFCI, did I check the inverter. Yes I did I respond I checked the little fuse on the inverter. He hears that and says no the circuit breakers, well guess what....... I go back and kneel down and look closer and there are two toggle circuit breakers partially hidden by the black wire coming out of the inverter and one was off".
Just something else to rule out?
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Toribk,
My make and model of inverter has only one push button type of breaker reset and it's on the charging side. Early on I was hoping there was a re settable breaker. As well I have full power at L-1 and L-2 inverter breakers in the 120v and 240v panels.
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07-05-2020, 10:39 AM
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Twinboat and Ivylog,
If I do that, I'm going to utilize an electrician just to make sure everything is done correctly and safely.
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07-05-2020, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by windsorbill
Irishguy,
I know I mentioned this before, but have you eliminated the possibility that the Intellitec system has not cut the power to the circuit? It's not uncommon for the relay to fail on those boards. After re-reading some of your trouble shooting findings you posted, I still think that's a possibility. Before I would piggy back circuits, I'd be sure to eliminate this possibility.
My circuit board that failed for me is located in the bottom of the circuit breaker panel. I have to remove the cover to access it. Attachment 292038
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Bill,
How do I eliminate the Intellitec as a possible cause? I see the board for it is located in the 240 panel.
Also, I still have two working outlets that are supplied by the breaker output line for the "Front/KItchen" circuit. They are two outlets up front in TV compartment.
Would the Intellitec be set up to only cut off a partial circuit coming out of one breaker? The display panel shows all green lights indicating all areas attached to it are powered.
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07-05-2020, 10:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by irishguy
Also, I still have two working outlets that are supplied by the breaker output line for the "Front/KItchen" circuit. They are two outlets up front in TV compartment.
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Did you open them up and check for continuity beyond that point?
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07-05-2020, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by KanzKran
Did you open them up and check for continuity beyond that point?
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KanzKran,
I have no continuity from the "front/kitchen" black power wire output at the breaker panel to the two j-boxes I found.
I have continuity on the black power wire from the two j-boxes to the 7 dead outlets. Yet two outlets in the front tv area still have power. While two other outlets in the front tv area are dead. All run off the "front/Kitchen" breaker.
I have continuity on the neutral side white wire from the output breaker wire through the two j-boxes to all 7 dead outlets.
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07-05-2020, 11:46 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by irishguy
Bill,
How do I eliminate the Intellitec as a possible cause? I see the board for it is located in the 240 panel.
Also, I still have two working outlets that are supplied by the breaker output line for the "Front/KItchen" circuit. They are two outlets up front in TV compartment.
Would the Intellitec be set up to only cut off a partial circuit coming out of one breaker? The display panel shows all green lights indicating all areas attached to it are powered.
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I would see if you have continuity between the j-box that is only accessible with the slide in, and wire on the intellitec circuit board terminals. (I believe you said you didn't have continuity between that box and the circuit breaker). all high voltage so take appropriate safety precautions.
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07-05-2020, 12:25 PM
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These two files are for reference only but they might help visualize the issue.
Of note is what WindsorBill is relating to. The power for some circuits goes from the AC breaker, which you say does not have continuity from the circuit in question.
However, it is possible that circuit passes through that circuit board Bill is relating to. It is very easy to test that theory.
Simply identify the goesintas and the goesoutaofs on that relay board. There are screw down terminals IF you have one of these boards we have schematics for them.
My board let a lot of smoke out on a very hot day.
Bill, my AC breaker panel is in a closet behind the sliding door. It gets incredibly hot in there and I had to provide some venting for the panel to keep my new board alive. Leaving the sliding door open and an AC vent blowing on the face of it helps too.
I still think a signal tracer would be a great new tool to help find this break.
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