Problems with batteries
I posted a thread a couple weeks ago regarding my dead batteries. Here's an update: I was able to disconnect the motor batteries and charge them up to full and they have held the charge nicely. Whe...
Forum Discussion
wny_pat wrote:moman1 wrote:Matt_Colie wrote:
With on hint what you are working on, it is kind of hard to even guess. If it is the solenoid that is hung up, then a tap with a hammer will usually make it let go.
Good Luck
Matt
Thanks for the tip! Now I just need to figure out where the starter is. I've heard this from one other place in my research on this problem. I'm not too familiar with working on diesel engines though, but I'll take a look tomorrow.
Kevin
Matt was wondering what you are working on. I'm guessing that it is a 2012 Fleetwood Discovery 40G because it is what is listed in your profile, but I could be groping in the dark here. You might have brought something else to play with. Am also guessing that we are talking about a Cummins, but no idea what model? If it is the 2012 Fleetwood, isn't it under warranty???
And if you don't know where the starter is on a Cummins, you should not be tearing into that engine!
I wasn't sure what Matt was saying in his first line "With on hint what you are working on, it is kind of hard to even guess." I'm sure it was autocorrect. But you are guessing correctly and I should have posted that to make it easier. However, my thought was that it didn't matter what MH it is because my first question was dealing with a problem that could be on any type engine because all engines have starters, starter solenoids, and batteries. But my second question does for where the starter is, you're right.
It is a cummins 5.9. I have no desire to do anything more than giving the starter a couple hits with a rubber mallet. If that doesn't work, my next step is to have a mobile RV repair man come out. But that is a minimum $200 fee that might have been able to be solved simply. It was my intent to see if anyone on here had any experiences or ideas about how to remedy this as simply as possible. As for it being under warranty, yes but because it was caused by a battery drain issue, it won't be covered.
Tomorrow I intend to try one last time to get it going. I'll post the results of my efforts when done. Thanks to everyone for their thoughts so far. I do appreciate the effort.
Kevin
