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Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-07-2023, 05:50 PM
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Posted By Cj D
It comes with a CD for Vista and 7. I don't even...

It comes with a CD for Vista and 7. I don't even have a CD reader anymore! Just when I was getting bummed, I found the included thumb drive for windows 10. I don't have 11, so I am not sure about...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-06-2023, 12:19 PM
Replies: 203
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Posted By Cj D
Good luck with the AC! Hopefully it will just be...

Good luck with the AC! Hopefully it will just be low on freon.

I've had several PM's asking for where I got the Inline adapter and software. To help others, this is the one I purchased:
...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-05-2023, 08:25 PM
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Posted By Cj D
My Father keeps asking me that, as we have had a...

My Father keeps asking me that, as we have had a great time with her. We'll see.

These RV's have all the components of a house, plus all the components of an 18 wheeler, plus a lot of extras,...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-04-2023, 04:59 PM
Replies: 203
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Posted By Cj D
Here's a picture of the rig in front of the...

Here's a picture of the rig in front of the Silverton, CO visitor center after coming over the Durango pass. She made the 2000 mile trip with no big issues. It was a nice finally to 15 years of...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-19-2023, 06:57 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
Agreed! My coolant tank is coated with 15 years...

Agreed! My coolant tank is coated with 15 years of muck on the inside, even though I change the coolant every 3-5 years. So I can’t read the level accurately, but still no codes after adding the...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-18-2023, 05:30 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
Just a little post-script. I’m sitting in...

Just a little post-script.

I’m sitting in the RV in Durango, CO. Tomorrow we’ll take her over the $million highway to Ourey. For those of you who have driven it, it’s likely the steepest,...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 09-02-2023, 09:05 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
Alas, the story has finally drawn to a close. I...

Alas, the story has finally drawn to a close. I know, I am in disbelief too! I installed and aligned the venturi properly, then made a useless attempt to spread it with a tapered socket. I used...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-31-2023, 04:37 PM
Replies: 203
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Posted By Cj D
153, I just re-read what you wrote and finally...

153, I just re-read what you wrote and finally understand what you are saying. It's possible the edge could be expanded into the slot around the intake. I will look closely at that...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-31-2023, 04:28 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
That's funny, TDK! 153, I think you are...

That's funny, TDK!

153, I think you are right. The tab has nothing to key into, so it must be an alignment tool for assembly. You can see that the entire insides of the manifold is coated with...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-30-2023, 09:08 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
I spent the evening trying to google and YouTube...

I spent the evening trying to google and YouTube this Venturi. There is no mention of it…anywhere. Like, I’m apparently the only owner to ever have a problem with it. What was that about my rare...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-30-2023, 05:34 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
Again, thanks for the support, guys. I just want...

Again, thanks for the support, guys. I just want this to be over. The RV has been in my driveway while I worked on it this last month. Our neighbor finally made the move of coming over to ask...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-29-2023, 06:06 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
PS... Just to show I am not completely...

PS...

Just to show I am not completely inept, today I took a break from the RV, aside from picking up the EGR pipe seal, to work on the Wife's car. In 4 hours I managed to replace all 4 brake...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-29-2023, 05:56 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
Again...thanks for the support. I am open to an...

Again...thanks for the support. I am open to an exorcism if I can find a Priest to perform it, LOL.

So...

I started Monday morning calling Cummins. Their phone system blocks direct contact...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-28-2023, 09:45 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
Several phone hours later. My exhaust pressure...

Several phone hours later. My exhaust pressure was flagging code 1209 with an engine off reading of 9.0inhg. The one I replaced it with reads 12.3inhg with engine off. From what I can tell, it...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-27-2023, 09:29 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
Thanks again, I’ll give them a try. I’m...

Thanks again, I’ll give them a try.

I’m pulling my hair out trying to get this rig running. I found the 1 month old exhaust pressure sensor was not responding, so I changed it…again. No code,...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-27-2023, 12:59 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
Thanks, Timaz. The "S" type is the closest to...

Thanks, Timaz. The "S" type is the closest to what I have. They are standard rockers I have bought for boats and the Monaco in the past. None of the original styles appear to be available. If I...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-26-2023, 12:52 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
Watched a couple youtubes. I have to say, I am...

Watched a couple youtubes. I have to say, I am impressed at how easy it is to re-seal the double panes. The guy said 98% of people think there is special gas inside...I have to admit I am one of...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-25-2023, 01:20 PM
Replies: 203
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Posted By Cj D
So there are...thanks!! I'll look through a few...

So there are...thanks!! I'll look through a few and see what it envolves. Most use the term "kit", so curious what the kit contains...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-23-2023, 10:29 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
On a lighter note, in preparation to sell this...

On a lighter note, in preparation to sell this puppy next season, I have replaced:

The trailer light socket that got scraped 13 years ago.
The battery tie relay.
The TV.
3 burned out light...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-23-2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
Well, just when I was starting to light at the...

Well, just when I was starting to light at the end of the tunnel, the luck just keeps piling on. I was catching up on bills...of which about $20k have gone into this money pit of an RV this...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-22-2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 376
Posted By Cj D
If the motor works one way and not the other, I...

If the motor works one way and not the other, I would suspect a relay. The relay reverses the polarity of the wires to the motor, so one direction is not closing properly to make a connection.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-17-2023, 12:41 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
Thanks for the support. Yeah, up until last year...

Thanks for the support. Yeah, up until last year I knew nothing about diesels. I know a lot more now!
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-16-2023, 03:15 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
I may have her running, but I don't want to jinx...

I may have her running, but I don't want to jinx myself until I put some miles on her.

I talked to the ECM folks for a while, and then decided to remove and re-seat the ECM connectors. I examined...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-13-2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
Thanks, Jon and Bon. I will have to get my son...

Thanks, Jon and Bon. I will have to get my son to help me with a virtual install.

Pete, you have to open Bitdefender, select "protection" on the left, then select the "Antivirus, open" icon,...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-12-2023, 06:37 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
So...... an update on the rig. When I left...

So...... an update on the rig.

When I left you last, I had a 0411 code for erratic EGR pressure reading. I replaced the pressure sensor, blew out the line, and the code went away. Whoopi!


...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-12-2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
I got the $216 Amazon Cummins software to work. ...

I got the $216 Amazon Cummins software to work. The kit came with a real Cummins Inline 6 module and enough connectors to connect to almost anything Cummins ever made. That's the good news. It is...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-11-2023, 05:33 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
Thanks. The TV is 15 years old, so for only $190...

Thanks. The TV is 15 years old, so for only $190 we can get a much better picture, larger, MUCH lighter, and I'll never again hit my head on that blasted oak cabinet getting in the RV, LOL.

An...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-10-2023, 01:57 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
Well... The engine seems to run well, but...

Well...

The engine seems to run well, but within a mile popped code SPN0411, FM02. This is erratic or wrong EGR pressure reading. I have ordered a new pressure sensor.

Meanwhile, Aliexpress...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-04-2023, 11:12 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
Lotta' great info. I bet if I had been using a...

Lotta' great info. I bet if I had been using a lubricating additive I would not have wound up in the situation I found myself...with all 6 original injectors bad at 75k miles.

I got the ECM...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-03-2023, 02:04 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
Pete, he recommended Opti-lube. They have...

Pete, he recommended Opti-lube. They have several products he had on his shelves...I'll look at it closer and let you know which one he sold me.

Joe, that's an interesting article. It explains...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 08-02-2023, 03:04 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
I've ordered a kit off Ali-express, that...

I've ordered a kit off Ali-express, that supposedly has a copy of the Insite software. I realized I will need it. Meanwhile, here are some more examples of the continuing saga...

My ECM was...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-31-2023, 02:18 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
A little follow-up. Got word back from "Go...

A little follow-up.

Got word back from "Go ECM". The ECM I bought from them has internal battery leakage that was eating the circuit boards. So...the good luck is the ECM got us home at all. ...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-28-2023, 04:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 810
Posted By Cj D
I'll follow up with details. It's not due to...

I'll follow up with details. It's not due to arrive for about 3 weeks. I am also still waiting to get my ECM back from the shop.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-28-2023, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 810
Posted By Cj D
Well, just a follow-up...in case anyone else...

Well, just a follow-up...in case anyone else finds this thread and needs similar help. I ordered a kit off Ali Express. The hardware is Cummins, and it says it includes the latest Insite...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-27-2023, 03:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 810
Posted By Cj D
Well, I guess I'll try over on the RAM forums...

Well, I guess I'll try over on the RAM forums...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-24-2023, 05:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 810
Posted By Cj D
Cummins Support

It's obvious that, as my rig enters it's golden years...over 15 years old and over 75,000 miles, I will need some diagnostic software. Cummins uses their own in house "Insite" software, which is way...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-24-2023, 05:13 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
For newbies...YES...we had 12 years of fantastic...

For newbies...YES...we had 12 years of fantastic times with our RV. I would not trade it for anything. By the time our kids were 12 they had set foot in 46 states, and seen many sights I didn't get...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-23-2023, 05:30 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
You'll note I made no response to previous...

You'll note I made no response to previous suggestions...


...just in case I needed plausible deniability!?!
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-22-2023, 09:49 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
Made it home. I feel like Homer. The Odyssey is...

Made it home. I feel like Homer. The Odyssey is finally over.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-21-2023, 10:20 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
Oh…we made a list of items to take care of before...

Oh…we made a list of items to take care of before selling. One of the big cosmetic items is new window shades. Several are stained from little kids eating spaghetti dinners, and a messy Macaw who...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-21-2023, 10:14 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
Well, we had a relaxing day in the Big Easy. ...

Well, we had a relaxing day in the Big Easy.

I called “Go ECM”, who sold me the replacement ECM we are running on right now. It occurred to me that there is no way this many items could have...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-20-2023, 07:31 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
Soooo….. Started at 8AM by paying my $4k...

Soooo…..

Started at 8AM by paying my $4k bill. They brought the girl out. The house batteries were dead. Deader than dead. 2 of them were reading negative voltage!!

They tried 3 different...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-18-2023, 07:41 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
Thanks, guys…great ideas. The 19 year old Range...

Thanks, guys…great ideas. The 19 year old Range Rover made it to Atlanta. I’ll report how the pickup goes…
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-17-2023, 06:31 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
Tomorrow we head to from DFW to ATL to pick up...

Tomorrow we head to from DFW to ATL to pick up the RV. I am bringing a new #5 injector to install myself when I get there, and then pray for an uneventful drive home...2 months late!
...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-10-2023, 11:26 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
That's the key... Breakdowns are part of...

That's the key...

Breakdowns are part of life, but in this day and age severe ones wring the fun out of the hard-earned vacations and should not be tolerated.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-09-2023, 07:36 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
Interesting thoughts...but I have broken down...

Interesting thoughts...but I have broken down MANY more times than 6 in 3 years. I did not include the ones where I could easily clear the road and take care of the problem. Some of the others...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-08-2023, 04:16 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
Thanks guys. The service manager, Ed, did say I...

Thanks guys. The service manager, Ed, did say I have been one of his best clients. I am not sure if that is a compliment to me or a testament of their operation, LOL. This is the first time since...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-07-2023, 07:49 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
"I try to get out, but it just keeps pulling me...

"I try to get out, but it just keeps pulling me back!!"

The EGR is fixed, and the battery cable is rerouted away from the pipe so it will never short (there) again. Now they tell me there is a...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-04-2023, 11:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 530
Posted By Cj D
The best way to find steering play is to have a...

The best way to find steering play is to have a helper consistently rock the wheel back and forth a half turn each way while you look at all the linkages. It is obvious when one part moves and its...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 07-04-2023, 11:39 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 23,076
Posted By Cj D
The first 10 years with the ole' girl were pretty...

The first 10 years with the ole' girl were pretty good. Granted, there was always something or other breaking, but it was always little things...the table leg getting loose or the latch for the...
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