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TempatureContro's avatar
Apr 21, 2015

Generator Dash Switch Not Working

Our Dash Generator Start switch (06 Monaco Knight)will no longer start the Gen Set. It does show the run status and it will shut it off. The Gen switch on the Hall panel still starts and stops the Generator.
Is there a relay somewhere that both switches go through or do I have a bad switch?
  • Most likely it's a bad switch. Monaco used Carling switches that are prone to fail at times. I have four switches that control the generator, front dash, auto start, bedroom and the one on the genset itself. If, like me, you rarely use the one next to the bed simply change them out although my first choice would be the one on the generator itself.

    That said, the switch numbers are proprietary to Monaco so the number on the switch is only valid if you purchase a replacement through Monaco. To bypass that issue, either count the number of connections on the back and call Carling or simply call Monaco with your coach number or last 6 digits of your vin and they'll provide you with the correct Carling number. I purchased a dozen various replacements when we were in Coburg a couple years ago and only have about six left.....Dennis
  • Gjac's avatar
    Gjac
    Explorer III
    If you short the 2 wires out in the back of the switch that would tell you if the switch was bad if the generator starts.