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JoJam
Explorer
Nov 09, 2013

"Stop" Dash warning light

Yesterday as I started heading up over Mt. Ashland on I-5 Southbound I had a "Stop" light appear on my dash. Scaring the bejesus out of me, that's exactly what I did. I couldn't find an explaination for it either because of stress, or it just wasn't in any of my literature. There wasn't anything wrong according to my instruments and all my fluids were ok. It happened once more on the way to the top before I decided to creep up the hill. The slow crawl seemed to do the trick as I didn't have a problem with it the rest of the way up. Down hill and flat driving, didn't recreate the problem, but under normal driving conditions as I started up a hill and increased throttle pressure the light would come on. That's when I noticed that if I let off on the trottle pressure, the light would go off. I have a 2000 38ft. Monaco Dynasty with the optional 350 Cummins, 6 speed Allison. Can anyone explain what that light relates to and have any of you out there had a simular experience?
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  • tkcas01's avatar
    tkcas01
    Explorer
    Nov 09, 2013
    I checked my manual and it has a section on Dash - Indicator Lights.

    For STOP ENGINE it says:

    A severe out of range condition exists within
    the engine protection circuits. Pull over and
    stop as soon as possible. Shut-off the engine
    to avoid damage to the engine or related
    systems

    So indeed it sounds like getting the fault code from the system is the place to start.
  • tkcas01's avatar
    tkcas01
    Explorer
    Nov 09, 2013
    Mvander wrote:
    Brake fluid low.

    I would suspect the brake fluid is at zero. Isn't this a diesel pusher with air brakes??? :h

    And if it is not described in the manual, email Monaco tech support with your VIN and they should be able to tell you. I've used this email recently and they are typically pretty quick to respond during the week.

    mcctech@monacocoach.com
  • Executive45's avatar
    Executive45
    Explorer III
    Nov 09, 2013
    I could be any one, or all three of the above... don't guess...get the code read and fix it...simple and easy...often it's an inexpensive and quick fix....Dennis
  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    Nov 09, 2013
    I would guess that it has to do with an air cleaner that is plugged and not allowing the engine to get enough air in the intake.
  • TucsonJim's avatar
    TucsonJim
    Explorer II
    Nov 09, 2013
    If you have an OBD (On Board Diagnostics) port, it should have stored a code. Take it to an auto parts store or garage and have them read the code for you. Once you have the code, it will pinpoint the problem so you can correct it. Quite often, it's a simple fix. Good luck.

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