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ok ... last post ... amusing ending
- I purchased a Cole Hersee 24213 to replace the non-working one
- I took apart the Distribution panel, as the drawing showed the solenoid on the back of the exposed panel
- I tugged and pulled carefully, and was able to see that YES it is there!!
- I kept trying and trying, carefully so as not to disturb the myriad of connections
- They just didn't put any service loops in, and many of the wires are very thick and stiff (2ga)
- I started to worry that I'd break some unseen connection, and spend the rest of my life chasing it
- I started justifying that it has been like this for a long time, and I haven't needed this function
- I rationalized that I can always use the Generator to charge, I don't need the alternator while driving
- All this while pulling and tugging, tugging and pulling
- I am not one to give up on projects... I hate the thought of it
- Finally, I decided to give up, the risk just wasn't worth the reward.
- I carefully pushed it all back in, all the wires, all the connections
- I reattached the box to the chassis frame, I reattached the panel to the box
- I reattached the cover, I reconnected the house battery
- I worried if I had done any damage, had broken any wires....
- I went inside the RV and started checking functionality to make sure
- The solenoid now works!... go figure! ...
- Engine on, the solenoid clicks, and the alternator charges the house batteries
I guess I didn't give up, I just knew when to stop!... yippee!!
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