Battery solenoid isolator
I have a 1979 Monaco with the Ford E-350 chassis. The secondary battery for the coach doesn’t get charged while the engine is running. Does anyone know where the power comes from to energize the solen...
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Mine is charged through a solenoid which is activated by the ignition. Several years ago it stopped charging the house battery. The problem was worn out contacts in the solenoid. Replaced it and all is fine.
The solenoid had been installed upside down. I mounted the new one right side up. It has been good ever since. Don't know if that caused the problem or not.
If you can measure the voltage across the solenoid contacts with the engine running, it should be close to zero.
The solenoid had been installed upside down. I mounted the new one right side up. It has been good ever since. Don't know if that caused the problem or not.
If you can measure the voltage across the solenoid contacts with the engine running, it should be close to zero.
