Breakdown Information
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RV particulars:
Itasca 35U
Workhorse W22
Driveline (Vortec 8.1 L, Allison 5 Spd):
Miles: 3817.5 at time of breakdown
Year: 2004
Break Down Description: Yellow "Check Engine Light", and "Reduced Enging Power" message on dash --- should read" NO ENGINE POWER"!!!
Symptoms:
Absolutely not enough power to do more than roll to a stop. Engine was clattering - shut it off and called Workhorse - they arranged for a tow. It was Dec 23 in the afternoon so we were ruined as far as rthe vacation went - dealer couldn't look at rig until the 27th. Towed us to a KOA where we spent Christmas.
Cause: Diagnosed as a loose plug on the throttle position sensor
Outcome: They checked it with the computer after reinstalling the plug and said it was fine - worked all the way from Charleston to Florida ----------- then crapped out again!! Next dealer spent 7 1/2 hours diagnosing the problem and came up with the idea that the throttle position sensor was bad and needed to be replaced - of course they didn't have one and it was going to take 5 - 7 days to get!!!!! It took SEVEN. I am still fuming that parts would take that long - someone is yanking my chain but the rig now runs well - all the way home to Pennsylvania with out any engine problems other than the fact that it must be running rich - less than 7mpg and only pullng a 700 pound motorcycle trailer - I got over 7.5 pulling my Ford Explorer to Michigan over Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania. Oh well - have to wait and see what my local dealer says - just got home yesterday...
Itasca 35U
Workhorse W22
Driveline (Vortec 8.1 L, Allison 5 Spd):
Miles: 3817.5 at time of breakdown
Year: 2004
Break Down Description: Yellow "Check Engine Light", and "Reduced Enging Power" message on dash --- should read" NO ENGINE POWER"!!!
Symptoms:
Absolutely not enough power to do more than roll to a stop. Engine was clattering - shut it off and called Workhorse - they arranged for a tow. It was Dec 23 in the afternoon so we were ruined as far as rthe vacation went - dealer couldn't look at rig until the 27th. Towed us to a KOA where we spent Christmas.
Cause: Diagnosed as a loose plug on the throttle position sensor
Outcome: They checked it with the computer after reinstalling the plug and said it was fine - worked all the way from Charleston to Florida ----------- then crapped out again!! Next dealer spent 7 1/2 hours diagnosing the problem and came up with the idea that the throttle position sensor was bad and needed to be replaced - of course they didn't have one and it was going to take 5 - 7 days to get!!!!! It took SEVEN. I am still fuming that parts would take that long - someone is yanking my chain but the rig now runs well - all the way home to Pennsylvania with out any engine problems other than the fact that it must be running rich - less than 7mpg and only pullng a 700 pound motorcycle trailer - I got over 7.5 pulling my Ford Explorer to Michigan over Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania. Oh well - have to wait and see what my local dealer says - just got home yesterday...
