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famtech
Explorer
Nov 04, 2013

2002 Journey DL no start ..

Now what's with this thing ?? Last weekend, I went out to where our 2002 Winnebago Journey DL is stored to perform it's monthly engine run-up. When not being driven, the chassis batteries are disconnected to prevent rundown. I reconnected the batteries and turned the key to the "ON" position. The warning lights did their usual thing, fuel gauge up to half full, buzzers telling low air and front and rear gauges showing this. All seem pretty normal EXCEPT ...

Volt meter reads zero. Glow plugs pre-heat light not lit. Odometer reads 188888. Engine cranks over but won't start. No glow plug preheat. All fuses in front check OK.

I wonder what's causing this issue ?? Sure wish I could find a XC chassis wiring diagram for this year rig. Haven't had much luck so far.

Any thoughts ??

Regards,

Jim L.
Class A

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  • polestar's avatar
    polestar
    Explorer
    Nov 04, 2013
    We have a 06 Journey and we had a problem with one battery ( out of three) that was shorted out so it would drain the other batteries down.I replaced the bad battery but still had problem with keeping a charge; finally I replaced all three batteries and have not had one problem in three years including not having to add water !!! I check the water all the time but the batteries never need any. Just a thought, good luck with your unit. Bob
  • Canadian_Rainbi's avatar
    Canadian_Rainbi
    Explorer
    Nov 04, 2013
    If the batteries are fully charged Here is a thought; Since you disconnected the batteries, have a good look to make sure you didn't forget one. On our 2002 Itasca Horizon, almost a twin of yours, I once disconnected a small wire while trying to figure things out just after we got the rig. I forgot to re-connect it. There is a sensor that won't let the rig start if everything isn't right, and in our coach it was wired directly to the batteries.

    It cost me $100.00 for a service call and a missed ferry to find that out! :S
  • Valkyriebush's avatar
    Valkyriebush
    Explorer II
    Nov 04, 2013
    fcooper wrote:
    Even with the chassis battery switch off, there are small loads on the battery from several computers on your coach. The most likely problem is that your batteries are low. Check the battery voltage with a meter at the batteries.

    I'd try jumping with jumper cables, and allow some time for the chassis batteries to receive a charge before trying to crank.

    Since you mention "XC Chassis", I am assuming that your coach is on a Freightliner chassis. You can get free help and possibly a wiring diagram from the Freightliner help desk (1 800 FTL HELP). Have the last 6 digits of your vin number available before you call.

    Fred


    X-2 They sent me the wiring diagram.
  • fcooper's avatar
    fcooper
    Explorer II
    Nov 04, 2013
    Even with the chassis battery switch off, there are small loads on the battery from several computers on your coach. The most likely problem is that your batteries are low. Check the battery voltage with a meter at the batteries.

    I'd try jumping with jumper cables, and allow some time for the chassis batteries to receive a charge before trying to crank.

    Since you mention "XC Chassis", I am assuming that your coach is on a Freightliner chassis. You can get free help and possibly a wiring diagram from the Freightliner help desk (1 800 FTL HELP). Have the last 6 digits of your vin number available before you call.

    Fred

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