Kenneth_Neal
Dec 18, 2013Explorer
Multiple electrical failures
I have a 2012 Daybreak on a Ford chassis. I have a parasitic draw of about .5 amps. I can eliminate the draw by removing two mini fuses located under the dash. These fuses are #4 which protects the instrument panel cluster and #16 which protects the body builder battery feed.
In addition, the following lights don't work: tail lights, license plate light, running lights, instrument panel lights and the map light. The other lights work normally. Further testing showed I could vary the amount of parasitic draw by adjusting the dimmer switch for the instrument panel. Adjusting the dimmer switch to its lowest setting only reduces the draw, but does not eliminate it. There are no blown fuses and the relays tested OK.
I took the motorhome to the Ford dealership. They've had it five weeks and have been unable to solve the problem. Because all the symptoms appeared at the same time there must be a common denominator to all these problems. Is there a mother board or electronic control unit that controls all these lights? I've disconnected the radio and electric steps rule out these as a source of the problems. Any suggestions? Thanks
In addition, the following lights don't work: tail lights, license plate light, running lights, instrument panel lights and the map light. The other lights work normally. Further testing showed I could vary the amount of parasitic draw by adjusting the dimmer switch for the instrument panel. Adjusting the dimmer switch to its lowest setting only reduces the draw, but does not eliminate it. There are no blown fuses and the relays tested OK.
I took the motorhome to the Ford dealership. They've had it five weeks and have been unable to solve the problem. Because all the symptoms appeared at the same time there must be a common denominator to all these problems. Is there a mother board or electronic control unit that controls all these lights? I've disconnected the radio and electric steps rule out these as a source of the problems. Any suggestions? Thanks