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goofasap
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Apr 22, 2015

suburban furnace won't start

we have a suburban furnace that will not start up.
When we run the temp up for it to kick on...there is a click at the furnace....and nothing.....
The battery tested good...replaced the thermostat and ...no change..
I removed the furnace and had it bench tested at camp world and it worked fine. Re-installed it and it worked for a couple days, then reverted back to the original problem.
Now what to look for ?? converter ? how would I determine if the converter is the issue?
  • John&Joey wrote:
    IMO, if you hear the clicking then all your electrical stuff is OK otherwise ignition would not be attempted. Stand outside by the exhaust and see if you can smell propane during the clicking. I'm guessing your jet has debris in it. When you pulled it, and took it to CW it shifted and now it's back.


    That's if the click was actually the spark electrode and NOT just relay/module...depends on IF FAN comes on or doesn't

    No Fan then relay/module or even sail switch stuck closed.

    OP needs to post what it is doing and what it ISN'T doing along with model
  • IMO, if you hear the clicking then all your electrical stuff is OK otherwise ignition would not be attempted. Stand outside by the exhaust and see if you can smell propane during the clicking. I'm guessing your jet has debris in it. When you pulled it, and took it to CW it shifted and now it's back.
  • Could be timed delay relay, power module, stuck sail switch

    Which Suburban Model and Year........NT, SF etc.

    Are you plugged into shore power or just running off battery power?
  • I would say the motor could be suspect. The click you hear could be the time delay relay energizing, so that means there is power to the furnace.
  • chkd all fuses..their good...
    I m a bit cofused as to exactly what the converter is supposed to operate and not,we are plugged into 50 amp shore power.
    there was no manual for the furnace when we bought this rv. ..
    will continue to trouble shoot. thanks for the reply
  • Is everything else in rig working? If so then it is probably not the converter.
    First thing I would do is check the fuse by pulling it inspecting and replacing then check for 12 volt at the furnace. If you get 12 volt to furnace then bypass the thermostat with a jumper wire AT THE FURNACE. Check to be sure all connections are secure and clean.
    If this does not work then get the model # of the furnace and someone here will have the troubleshooting guide or you may have one in the paperwork.

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