GMC Motorhome Digest V1 #275

larry dtimothy

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> Les & Dee & Tim

> +12 volts DC is applied to terminal #11 as the input to the board.

Thanks Duane,
This is what I wanted! This is where I'll start in my attempt to get
my local start switch to function. The additional info provided will
be helpful as I sort this mess out. It appears someone tried to rewire
without the aid of the folks here.
Have Fun
Tim
 
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> >
> > Les & Dee & Tim
>
> > +12 volts DC is applied to terminal #11 as the input to the board.
>
> Thanks Duane,
> This is what I wanted!

I've now gotten to the point that the starter motor will engage with
the wire which normally goes to pin 7 jumpered to pin 1. Does this mean
the problem is either the start switch or control board relay?
If so, can the board be repaired? and how can I determine if the
problem is the switch, relay, or both?
Thanks again
Tim
 
Tim,

You can completely bypass all control board functions by jumping
pins 9 and 11. This will energize the fuel pump and the ignition.
You should hear the fuel pump running. Then jump pins 1 and 7.
The generator should then start and run. To stop it, remove the
jumper from pins 9 and 11. If the generator runs, the problem is
most likely in the circuit board. There is a company in Lewisberry,
PA that will repair/exchange circuit boards for around $75.00. The
company is Flight Systems Inc. and their phone numbers are (717)
932-9900 and (717) 932-9910 (Technical Service). For the problem
we were having, I removed the circuit board (being careful to mark
all the wires. Upon examining it, I found that the circuit connecting
the fuse holder with pin 11 had been broken. Upon the advice of a
friend who has done some circuit board repair, I took a wire and
soldered it in the place of that circuit. It worked like a champ and I
saved a bunch of money.

Good luck,

Les & Des

Date sent: Sun, 30 Aug 1998 17:11:15 -0700
From: LARRY DTIMOTHY
To: gmcmotorhome
Subject: Re: GMC: GMC Motorhome Digest V1 #275
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> >

> > >
> > > Les & Dee & Tim
> >
> > > +12 volts DC is applied to terminal #11 as the input to the board.
> >
> > Thanks Duane,
> > This is what I wanted!
>
> I've now gotten to the point that the starter motor will engage with
> the wire which normally goes to pin 7 jumpered to pin 1. Does this mean
> the problem is either the start switch or control board relay?
> If so, can the board be repaired? and how can I determine if the
> problem is the switch, relay, or both?
> Thanks again
> Tim

Les & Des
Living Praise Ministries

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Visit us at: http://www.livingpraise.org
 
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> Tim,
>
> You can completely bypass all control board functions by jumping
> pins 9 and 11. This will energize the fuel pump and the ignition.
> You should hear the fuel pump running. Then jump pins 1 and 7.
> The generator should then start and run. To stop it, remove the
> jumper from pins 9 and 11. If the generator runs, the problem is
> most likely in the circuit board. There is a company in Lewisberry,
> PA that will repair/exchange circuit boards for around $75.00. The
> company is Flight Systems Inc. and their phone numbers are (717)
> 932-9900 and (717) 932-9910 (Technical Service). For the problem
> we were having, I removed the circuit board (being careful to mark
> all the wires. Upon examining it, I found that the circuit connecting
> the fuse holder with pin 11 had been broken. Upon the advice of a
> friend who has done some circuit board repair, I took a wire and
> soldered it in the place of that circuit. It worked like a champ and I
> saved a bunch of money.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Les & Des
>
> Date sent: Sun, 30 Aug 1998 17:11:15 -0700
> From: LARRY DTIMOTHY
> To: gmcmotorhome
> Subject: Re: GMC: GMC Motorhome Digest V1 #275
> Send reply to: gmcmotorhome
>

> > >

> > > >
> > > > Les & Dee & Tim
> > >
> > > > +12 volts DC is applied to terminal #11 as the input to the board.
> > >
> > > Thanks Duane,
> > > This is what I wanted!
> >
> > I've now gotten to the point that the starter motor will engage with
> > the wire which normally goes to pin 7 jumpered to pin 1. Does this mean
> > the problem is either the start switch or control board relay?
> > If so, can the board be repaired? and how can I determine if the
> > problem is the switch, relay, or both?
> > Thanks again
> > Tim
>
> Les & Des
> Living Praise Ministries
>
> mailto:lpraise
> Visit us at: http://www.livingpraise.org

How much do they charge to refurb an existing circuit board?
jpf