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darbyjudy's avatar
darbyjudy
Explorer
Jan 19, 2016

Auxillary power switch

I have a 2004 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager 37 ft. Went out this morning and the chassis battery dead. Thought I could start it off the M H Batteries so I pushed the switch and nothing, no click or anything. I checked all the fuses and all OK. I thought I found the solenoid but I don't think it is correct one. It is energized when you turn on the key. Hope someone can help. I have looked everywhere and also checked all fuses in all three fuse panels.
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  • wolfe10's avatar
    wolfe10
    Explorer
    Jan 19, 2016
    Yes, some boost/combine switches are momentary (turn off when released), but some are "regular" on/off. The latter would have constant duty solenoids vs intermittent duty solenoids.
  • wolfe10's avatar
    wolfe10
    Explorer
    Jan 19, 2016
    Sounds like the solenoid you found is the IGNITION SOLENOID. Unrelated to battery boost/combine solenoid, which us usually located near the batteries.
  • Marine_By_Choic's avatar
    Marine_By_Choic
    Explorer
    Jan 19, 2016
    Did you hold the aux switch in while turning the key? Many think just pushing the switch will "connect" it.

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