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okhmbldr's avatar
okhmbldr
Explorer
Jul 08, 2018

High pitched "beep, beep, beep" when accelerating...

I recently purchased at 2003 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, workhorse 8.1. It was a bank repo so I knew there would be some problems and repairs, but so far nothing major and I've been able to correct most. But, one thing I haven't figured out yet (there may be more coming):
When I accelerate a high pitched "beep, beep, beep" begins and doesn't stop until I stop. As long as I'm not moving it makes no sound, but as soon as I begin to roll, here comes the beeps.
I have no lights on the dash, so any suggestions? Thanks,
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  • 2chiefsRus's avatar
    2chiefsRus
    Explorer
    Jul 08, 2018
    maybe low fluid in the leveling jacks. Should be lights on the left hand panel
  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    Jul 08, 2018
    Do you hear the beeps if you are in neutral and increase the throttle?
  • okhmbldr's avatar
    okhmbldr
    Explorer
    Jul 08, 2018
    2chiefsRus wrote:
    maybe low fluid in the leveling jacks. Should be lights on the left hand panel



    Actually I did have a beep sound from the jacks when I pick up the motor home. Filled with fluid and that beep and the light went away. But, I still have one beep working.
  • okhmbldr's avatar
    okhmbldr
    Explorer
    Jul 08, 2018
    rgatijnet1 wrote:
    Do you hear the beeps if you are in neutral and increase the throttle?


    No, nothing when you reve the engine, just when I begin to move and as long as I'm moving it keeps beeping. Thanks,
  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    Jul 08, 2018
    The Actia dash module had a recall but there have also been a few issues that are known to users. On mine it would occasionally show zero fuel, low oil pressure, etc, which would cause alarms to sound. There really wasn't a problem and the dash was easily reset by using the chassis battery disconnect switch to cut off power to the dash and allow it to reset itself.
    You might try the reset procedure for the Actia dash and see if that corrects the issue.
  • Matt_Colie's avatar
    Matt_Colie
    Explorer II
    Jul 08, 2018
    I do not know a lot about this particular coach, but it could very well be that either one of the jacks is not actually fully retracted or that the switch that confirms that is supposed to indicate this is not correct.

    Now all you have to do is find it and fix it.

    Matt
  • MrWizard's avatar
    MrWizard
    Moderator
    Jul 08, 2018
    only while 'accelerating'
    or continually after you but it in drive
    or only when actually moving
    what happens if you put i drive or reverse, but don't move
    can you hear it outside ? could it be a malfunctioning backup alarm ?
  • okhmbldr's avatar
    okhmbldr
    Explorer
    Jul 08, 2018
    It's not the jack because when I picked it up to drive back to OKC, the jacks were chiming and the beep's were both going off. I filled the jack reservoir and that chime quit.
    If I'm stopped, in gear but not moving there is no beep. It just starts when I begin to move and continues as long as I'm moving. If I stop at a light or stop sign the beep stops. I don't remember about reverse, I'll check that later today.
  • 2chiefsRus's avatar
    2chiefsRus
    Explorer
    Jul 08, 2018
    maybe it is an after market motion detector theft alarm that was installed by a previous owner. What you are describing is exactly what will happen if we don't disarm the alarm on our Harley Trike before trailering it. It doesn't alarm unless in motion.

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