Stranded
We have a 2000 Newmar Dutchstar and are waiting for roadside assistance. We lost power and the " ! " symbol appeared on the instrument panel. The page explaining the symbols is missing from our Sp...
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If it were me, I would not suspect a clogged fuel filter. A clogged filter will typically cause fuel starvation at heavy load or throttle demand. If it won't start, I really suspect the fuel pump itself. I don't know what engine you have, but I'm sure it's fuel injected. This means it will likely have fuel rails. On most fuel rails, there is a port that looks like a tire valve that you can depress to see if any fuel comes out. If not, it usually indicates three things. 1. Even though your fuel guage says there is fuel in the tank, it's wrong, and you're actually out of fuel. 2. You have a blockage such as a severely clogged filter. 3. Your fuel pump has failed.
How would I trouble shoot? 1. I'd see if you have fuel at the fuel rail by depressing the valve if so equipped. 2. If there is no fuel at the rail, I'd pull the fuel line where it goes into the fuel filter. Turn on the ignition which will turn on the fuel pump. If fuel is going to the fuel filter, but not coming out, then the fuel filter is contaminated and should be replaced.
How would I trouble shoot? 1. I'd see if you have fuel at the fuel rail by depressing the valve if so equipped. 2. If there is no fuel at the rail, I'd pull the fuel line where it goes into the fuel filter. Turn on the ignition which will turn on the fuel pump. If fuel is going to the fuel filter, but not coming out, then the fuel filter is contaminated and should be replaced.
