simionsen wrote:
The two solenoids in question are in a compartment to the right of the entry door. Too many wires connected to them for my liking to fix. I'm on the road right now so don't even have access to a part. At least I think I know where the problem lies though.
simionsen,
It looks more intimidating than it really is. Study it, and the connections for just a little bit and, you'll have them basically memorized. And, you can always take as many pictures as you'd need to help with the ole' memory. I've done that a few zillion times and, it really helps. Below are pictures of the solenoid in question. Upon close examination, the contacts were not all that corroded or, carboned up. But, it was enough that, they did not allow any charging voltage to be sent to the house batteries when the engine was running.
As you can see, I cleaned everything up which, took all of about 5-6 minutes with an air tool and metal prep scotchbrite disc. And, on the inside of the solenoid and it's contacts, out came the Dremel and a couple of tips. Now, that solenoid is basically riveted together. So, I simply drilled out the rivets, did the repair/rebuilding work then, found some nice stainless steel screws and nuts, to put that solenoid back together with.
As stated, it's been working flawlessly now for well over a year. Even on our coach, should that solenoid go south and not return, It's not all that hard to remove and replace anyway.
One thing, if you decide to mess with it and, do a rebuild/cleanup, definitely disconnect both sets of batteries. You're messing with some serious amperage at all those connections. Good luck. The last two show it's placement alongside the house battery disconnect solenoid.
Scott
