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panastasio's avatar
panastasio
Explorer
Mar 13, 2014

1993 Pace Arrow doesn't want to start

I have been starting my 1993 Pace Arrow diesel pusher several times this past winter. Sometimes the battery needed a charge, but it would always start and run fine once the battery was charged.

Now, although the battery accepts and holds a charge, the engine will not turn over, not will the headlights illuminate.

There is juice to the solenoid, but when I turn the key there's no sound from it.

I suspect that the battery disconnect switch for the main battery may be defective.

The rig is currently in my back yard. My local RV repair place wants me to get it towed to their shop, but I'd much rather get it running where it is, as towing would be a hassle.

Any thoughts, suggestions?

Thanks!

-Paul
Class A

6 Replies

  • bsinmich's avatar
    bsinmich
    Explorer
    Mar 15, 2014
    The question that comes to my mind is why are you starting it so often? Unless you actually drive a diesel it won't get the engine hot and only creates more problems. When all else fails check for poor ground connections.
  • dverstra's avatar
    dverstra
    Explorer
    Mar 14, 2014
    curleylb wrote:
    I had a 93 Pace Arrow Diesel pusher.The engine and components are fairly easy to get to.You can take a volt meter or test light and check power and ground at starter but it really sounds like the voltage is not making to the starter.If your house batteries are dead your power switches will not work.


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  • curleylb's avatar
    curleylb
    Explorer
    Mar 14, 2014
    I had a 93 Pace Arrow Diesel pusher.The engine and components are fairly easy to get to.You can take a volt meter or test light and check power and ground at starter but it really sounds like the voltage is not making to the starter.If your house batteries are dead your power switches will not work.
  • Tim_Nowicki's avatar
    Tim_Nowicki
    Explorer
    Mar 14, 2014
    Loose or dirty cable connections would be the first thing I would check. Connections can look good and still be bad/dirty or loose.

    Tim
  • dverstra's avatar
    dverstra
    Explorer
    Mar 13, 2014
    panastasio wrote:
    I have been starting my 1993 Pace Arrow diesel pusher several times this past winter. Sometimes the battery needed a charge, but it would always start and run fine once the battery was charged.

    Now, although the battery accepts and holds a charge, the engine will not turn over, not will the headlights illuminate.

    There is juice to the solenoid, but when I turn the key there's no sound from it.

    I suspect that the battery disconnect switch for the main battery may be defective.

    The rig is currently in my back yard. My local RV repair place wants me to get it towed to their shop, but I'd much rather get it running where it is, as towing would be a hassle.

    Any thoughts, suggestions?

    Thanks!

    -Paul



    I had this same model a couple of years ago. If I remember correct, the main battery disconnect switch needed voltage in the house batteries to connect. Can you hear it connect when you push the switch? This is written up in the owners manual, I think.

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