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Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 10-03-2016, 08:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,224
Posted By j2inspect
Litewave, the mystery noise sounds like it could...

Litewave, the mystery noise sounds like it could be a brake component but not likely since that raspy noise is not affected by break pumping at all. Thought maybe the drum brake for the auto park...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-27-2016, 06:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,224
Posted By j2inspect
BTW, want to clarify, when rolling at 40 mph and...

BTW, want to clarify, when rolling at 40 mph and noise is occurring shifting into neutral does not have any effect. I am not considering the transmission. At first I thought I had some piece of...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-27-2016, 06:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,224
Posted By j2inspect
Your idea about harmonic vibration with...

Your idea about harmonic vibration with shields/guards was my first suspicion and still have not ruled out. Thing is, the vibration/raspy noise does not happen when I rev the engine (in park) at...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-25-2016, 08:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,224
Posted By j2inspect
Lonfu, thanks for the input. I have replaced...

Lonfu, thanks for the input. I have replaced rear hubs and had front bearings checked last year but not recently. It is possible the driver side is binding or worn and only tells me at 40+- mph so...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-24-2016, 07:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,224
Posted By j2inspect
Tand, I am not too familiar with the ABS on my 03...

Tand, I am not too familiar with the ABS on my 03 chassis -thankfully. I did begin to think my noise might come from the pump but been driving like this since last year and no dash warnings...
...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-24-2016, 07:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,224
Posted By j2inspect
Tom, I had all the brake components replaced...

Tom, I had all the brake components replaced since the BOSCH fiasco with sticking calipers and, I roll with a tire monitoring system that reports wheel temps as well as pressure readings. My next...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-22-2016, 09:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,224
Posted By j2inspect
Yes, a loose heat shield that rubs on something...

Yes, a loose heat shield that rubs on something is what it sounds like but why only when moving at 35-40 mph, not a steady noise and not affected by steering, gas pedal accelaration or coasting, this...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-21-2016, 07:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,224
Posted By j2inspect
I appreciate all who chime in with any ideas and...

I appreciate all who chime in with any ideas and look forward to posting the final determination (before our upcoming trip!), Not giving up yet, thank you!

Joe
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-21-2016, 07:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,224
Posted By j2inspect
I will check U joints as you suggest but I have...

I will check U joints as you suggest but I have had that issue before and the type of noise & location somewhere in front of/beneath driver feet does not indicate a bearing. I do know vibration will...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-21-2016, 07:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,224
Posted By j2inspect
Thanks George, a notable part of this puzzle is...

Thanks George, a notable part of this puzzle is that the noise only happens when the coach is rolling between 35-40 mph, wont happen in park which should not matter to loose baffles but, that is the...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-20-2016, 02:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,224
Posted By j2inspect
Who can identify the Mystery Noise??

Mystery Noise Is confounding!
I have a 2003 Winnie Brave on a P-32 workhorse chassis and have worked out what I thought was all the inherent bugs such as autopark issies, ignition switch overload...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-30-2016, 12:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 778
Posted By j2inspect
Maybe this helps...My speakers are mounted...

Maybe this helps...My speakers are mounted horizontally facing upward on the dash so as a result they literally "funnel" dust & dirt through the cover down into the base cone. Before I replaced them...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 05-23-2016, 01:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,506
Posted By j2inspect
Yes, I came across this being mentioned along...

Yes, I came across this being mentioned along time ago but just never felt right about any electrical part getting too hot to touch unless specifically designed or built with "heat sinking" fins....
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 05-23-2016, 06:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,506
Posted By j2inspect
HOT SOLENOID DEBATE and one other question...

The shift interlock solenoid at the base of my steering column can sometimes get so hot you can not touch it. This seems to happen when the coach is in park WITH engine running and I have read...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 05-22-2016, 10:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,237
Posted By j2inspect
THANKS TO irv2, Oemy's and e veryone who posted fixes!!

We got to keep each other movin!!!:thumb:

Joe M.
Bloomington IN
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 05-22-2016, 10:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,237
Posted By j2inspect
Wiring fix complete, NEW Workhorse ISSUE!

Glad to hear your trip went without electrical incident! I just finished the relay circuit mod and all seems to be working as it should and no more hot pink wire!! :thumb: That connector harness had...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 05-20-2016, 02:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,237
Posted By j2inspect
Thanks Tom, I gathered all the relay components,...

Thanks Tom, I gathered all the relay components, a spare ignition switch and especially a new pigtail harness to replace the one with partially melted pin socket.
The question my electrical shop...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 05-19-2016, 02:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,237
Posted By j2inspect
Hey Tom, that makes good sense to me, finding...

Hey Tom, that makes good sense to me, finding another clean 12 v source and fuse the feed wire but I am not sure what you meant by "BIRD"? Referring to your battery disconnect solenoid maybe??
MY...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 05-19-2016, 12:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,237
Posted By j2inspect
Cool P32 more ignition help please!!

OK, so I got the low down on all the P32 overloading at ignition switch and am preparing to "fix" the cause by adding a relay circuit recommended in these forums but a new demon arises!

Apparently...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 05-17-2016, 10:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,203
Posted By j2inspect
Smile Ignition switch DIY

Thanks for the swift reply! Please excuse my ignorance as I am not very familiar with using the thread format here but I only see 14 posts not the 17th you referred me to - for DIY link?

Thanks,...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 05-17-2016, 08:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,203
Posted By j2inspect
Question Ignition switch retrofit kit HELP...

The P-32 chassis, my 2003, has known issues with the ignition switch circuit mounted on the steering column being Overloaded with amperage. The switch finally gave out on our vacation stranding us...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 11-20-2014, 08:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,710
Posted By j2inspect
Thanks for the reply ewg! I also have the...

Thanks for the reply ewg!

I also have the P32 chassis and am starting to believe the HOT solenoid is
normal although poor engineering. If there is so much heat resistance
inside than why is...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 11-15-2014, 03:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,710
Posted By j2inspect
HOT brake lock out solenoid...

OK, my 03' Winnie Brave has a Chevy P32 Jerkhorse chassis, nice coach but has it's demons. After a tricky bout with auto park brake issues a simple cable adjustment is all that was needed.
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