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I was trying to check out the isolator and tried to start the motor. I found I am not getting any voltage down to the started when I try and start the motor. Is there a relay in the dash or is the problem in the key or shift level.

I guess my RV has seen better days. When chasing the wire to the started I found it need to be replaced as the insulation has started to come apart under neath. Fortunately the wire is not touching anything.

Art
 
You might want to check the neutral rod on the lower steering column and
loosen the screws and see.

> I was trying to check out the isolator and tried to start the motor. I
> found I am not getting any voltage down to the started when I try and start
> the motor. Is there a relay in the dash or is the problem in the key or
> shift level.
>
> I guess my RV has seen better days. When chasing the wire to the started
> I found it need to be replaced as the insulation has started to come apart
> under neath. Fortunately the wire is not touching anything.
>
> Art
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Art, do not lose hope. Battery cables are a maintenance item. THE VERY,
VERY FIRST THING YOU NEED TO VERIFY IS VOLTAGE AT THE BATTERY THAT YOU USE
FOR STARTING THE COACH. IF IT IS LESS THAN 12.25 VOLTS WITHOUT A LOAD,
CHARGE IT. UNTIL YOU ARE WORKING WITH A FULLY CHARGED BATTERY, YOU WILL BE
UNSUCCESSFUL AT TROUBLE SHOOTING ANY PART OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. WHEN
YOU HAVE A FULLY CHARGED BATTERY WITH GOOD CLEAN CABLES CONNECTED
CORRECTLY, THEN COME BACK ON THE NET SO WE CAN HELP YOU.
JIM HUPY
SALEM, OR
78 GMC ROYALE 403

I was trying to check out the isolator and tried to start the motor. I
found I am not getting any voltage down to the started when I try and start
the motor. Is there a relay in the dash or is the problem in the key or
shift level.

I guess my RV has seen better days. When chasing the wire to the started I
found it need to be replaced as the insulation has started to come apart
under neath. Fortunately the wire is not touching anything.

Art
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I checked the battery voltage does not change when I try and start the motor. I even tried to add the house battery and no help. I am just glade I check to see if power was getting to the starter before I pulled the starter.


>
> Art, do not lose hope. Battery cables are a maintenance item. THE VERY,
> VERY FIRST THING YOU NEED TO VERIFY IS VOLTAGE AT THE BATTERY THAT YOU USE
> FOR STARTING THE COACH. IF IT IS LESS THAN 12.25 VOLTS WITHOUT A LOAD,
> CHARGE IT. UNTIL YOU ARE WORKING WITH A FULLY CHARGED BATTERY, YOU WILL BE
> UNSUCCESSFUL AT TROUBLE SHOOTING ANY PART OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. WHEN
> YOU HAVE A FULLY CHARGED BATTERY WITH GOOD CLEAN CABLES CONNECTED
> CORRECTLY, THEN COME BACK ON THE NET SO WE CAN HELP YOU.
> JIM HUPY
> SALEM, OR
> 78 GMC ROYALE 403
>

>
> I was trying to check out the isolator and tried to start the motor. I
> found I am not getting any voltage down to the started when I try and start
> the motor. Is there a relay in the dash or is the problem in the key or
> shift level.
>
> I guess my RV has seen better days. When chasing the wire to the started I
> found it need to be replaced as the insulation has started to come apart
> under neath. Fortunately the wire is not touching anything.
>
> Art
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I changed the tilt on the searing column and the started engaged. The column was full tilted up. Now it is straight Jim’s comment about the neutral rod made me try the column first.

So what do I need to fix.

Thanks

Art

>
> I checked the battery voltage does not change when I try and start the motor. I even tried to add the house battery and no help. I am just glade I check to see if power was getting to the starter before I pulled the starter.
>

>>
>> Art, do not lose hope. Battery cables are a maintenance item. THE VERY,
>> VERY FIRST THING YOU NEED TO VERIFY IS VOLTAGE AT THE BATTERY THAT YOU USE
>> FOR STARTING THE COACH. IF IT IS LESS THAN 12.25 VOLTS WITHOUT A LOAD,
>> CHARGE IT. UNTIL YOU ARE WORKING WITH A FULLY CHARGED BATTERY, YOU WILL BE
>> UNSUCCESSFUL AT TROUBLE SHOOTING ANY PART OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. WHEN
>> YOU HAVE A FULLY CHARGED BATTERY WITH GOOD CLEAN CABLES CONNECTED
>> CORRECTLY, THEN COME BACK ON THE NET SO WE CAN HELP YOU.
>> JIM HUPY
>> SALEM, OR
>> 78 GMC ROYALE 403
>>

>>
>> I was trying to check out the isolator and tried to start the motor. I
>> found I am not getting any voltage down to the started when I try and start
>> the motor. Is there a relay in the dash or is the problem in the key or
>> shift level.
>>
>> I guess my RV has seen better days. When chasing the wire to the started I
>> found it need to be replaced as the insulation has started to come apart
>> under neath. Fortunately the wire is not touching anything.
>>
>> Art
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Either the start switch is not adjusted up and down the column correctly,
or the pot metal gears inside the ignition switch near the steering wheel
are partially broken. I would try the lower one first.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403

> I changed the tilt on the searing column and the started engaged. The
> column was full tilted up. Now it is straight Jim’s comment about the
> neutral rod made me try the column first.
>
> So what do I need to fix.
>
> Thanks
>
> Art

> >
> > I checked the battery voltage does not change when I try and start the
> motor. I even tried to add the house battery and no help. I am just glade
> I check to see if power was getting to the starter before I pulled the
> starter.
> >

> >>
> >> Art, do not lose hope. Battery cables are a maintenance item. THE VERY,
> >> VERY FIRST THING YOU NEED TO VERIFY IS VOLTAGE AT THE BATTERY THAT YOU
> USE
> >> FOR STARTING THE COACH. IF IT IS LESS THAN 12.25 VOLTS WITHOUT A LOAD,
> >> CHARGE IT. UNTIL YOU ARE WORKING WITH A FULLY CHARGED BATTERY, YOU WILL
> BE
> >> UNSUCCESSFUL AT TROUBLE SHOOTING ANY PART OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. WHEN
> >> YOU HAVE A FULLY CHARGED BATTERY WITH GOOD CLEAN CABLES CONNECTED
> >> CORRECTLY, THEN COME BACK ON THE NET SO WE CAN HELP YOU.
> >> JIM HUPY
> >> SALEM, OR
> >> 78 GMC ROYALE 403
> >>

> >>
> >> I was trying to check out the isolator and tried to start the motor. I
> >> found I am not getting any voltage down to the started when I try and
> start
> >> the motor. Is there a relay in the dash or is the problem in the key or
> >> shift level.
> >>
> >> I guess my RV has seen better days. When chasing the wire to the
> started I
> >> found it need to be replaced as the insulation has started to come apart
> >> under neath. Fortunately the wire is not touching anything.
> >>
> >> Art
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> I was trying to check out the isolator and tried to start the motor. I found I am not getting any voltage down to the started when I try and
> start the motor. Is there a relay in the dash or is the problem in the key or shift level.
>
> I guess my RV has seen better days. When chasing the wire to the started I found it need to be replaced as the insulation has started to come
> apart under neath. Fortunately the wire is not touching anything.
>
> Art

Art,

No GMC out here is new. Yes, some have seen better days, but with some love and care, these can be her best days yet.

For a "No Start", there are some prime candidates for investigation.
Assuming you have recently looked at all the connecting cables both power and ground between the battery (and the battery is good), but you cannot
hear the starter solenoid "CLUNK", then lets do the easy stuff.

Down on the steering column is a strange "wrap around" switch. This is where the neutral safety switch is. Before you adjust it, try wiggling the
shift lever. If that works and it does not work when the lever is in the detent, then adjust the switch. Try both at park and at neutral.

Next good bet is the ignition switch this is the long one on the bottom of the column and it can also be out of adjustment. If your ignition key has
been behaving strangely, then this is a real good place to start. If all else fails, get out the wiring diagram and pull the connector off and jumper
between the two that should crank. I was going to give you a hint, but I don't seem to have a wiring diagram in the house...

If none of those get you anything, then pop out the right wheel well and put your body in there and try jumping the starter at the connection on the
solenoid. Nobody said that you can't have a bad starter.

You don't have a sigfile, but there is very possibly someone in striking range that could help you trouble shoot the system.

Let us know.

Matt
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SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
 
> I changed the tilt on the searing column and the started engaged. The column was full tilted up. Now it is straight Jim's comment about the
> neutral rod made me try the column first.
>
> So what do I need to fix.
>
> Thanks
>
> Art

Well forget the other thing I wrote.

That pretty much means that the ignition switch is out of adjustment. It has screws top and bottom. Put the column where you want it and slide it
until it works. Unfortunately, this is a precursor to the ignition switch rack and pinion going south. Fortunately, those are parts in most store
from car parts store, but it is a tedious job to replace. (Unless you can get to a rally with Chuck Boyd. He can do this so fast it is amazing.) .

Matt
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Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
 
Read here
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6460/start_switch_talk.pdf
Click on block to read

> > I changed the tilt on the searing column and the started engaged. The
> column was full tilted up. Now it is straight Jim's comment about the
> > neutral rod made me try the column first.
> >
> > So what do I need to fix.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Art
>
> Well forget the other thing I wrote.
>
> That pretty much means that the ignition switch is out of adjustment. It
> has screws top and bottom. Put the column where you want it and slide it
> until it works. Unfortunately, this is a precursor to the ignition switch
> rack and pinion going south. Fortunately, those are parts in most store
> from car parts store, but it is a tedious job to replace. (Unless you can
> get to a rally with Chuck Boyd. He can do this so fast it is amazing.) .
>
> Matt
> --
> Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
> Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
> OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
> SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
>
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Your always welcome to call me as I have the luxury of spending my time on
he phone as we have Nick,Gary and Grace handling order desk.

> Either the start switch is not adjusted up and down the column correctly,
> or the pot metal gears inside the ignition switch near the steering wheel
> are partially broken. I would try the lower one first.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Or
> 78 GMC ROYALE 403
>

>
> > I changed the tilt on the searing column and the started engaged. The
> > column was full tilted up. Now it is straight Jim’s comment about the
> > neutral rod made me try the column first.
> >
> > So what do I need to fix.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Art

> > >
> > > I checked the battery voltage does not change when I try and start the
> > motor. I even tried to add the house battery and no help. I am just
> glade
> > I check to see if power was getting to the starter before I pulled the
> > starter.
> > >

> > >>
> > >> Art, do not lose hope. Battery cables are a maintenance item. THE
> VERY,
> > >> VERY FIRST THING YOU NEED TO VERIFY IS VOLTAGE AT THE BATTERY THAT YOU
> > USE
> > >> FOR STARTING THE COACH. IF IT IS LESS THAN 12.25 VOLTS WITHOUT A LOAD,
> > >> CHARGE IT. UNTIL YOU ARE WORKING WITH A FULLY CHARGED BATTERY, YOU
> WILL
> > BE
> > >> UNSUCCESSFUL AT TROUBLE SHOOTING ANY PART OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
> WHEN
> > >> YOU HAVE A FULLY CHARGED BATTERY WITH GOOD CLEAN CABLES CONNECTED
> > >> CORRECTLY, THEN COME BACK ON THE NET SO WE CAN HELP YOU.
> > >> JIM HUPY
> > >> SALEM, OR
> > >> 78 GMC ROYALE 403
> > >>

> > >>
> > >> I was trying to check out the isolator and tried to start the motor.
> I
> > >> found I am not getting any voltage down to the started when I try and
> > start
> > >> the motor. Is there a relay in the dash or is the problem in the key
> or
> > >> shift level.
> > >>
> > >> I guess my RV has seen better days. When chasing the wire to the
> > started I
> > >> found it need to be replaced as the insulation has started to come
> apart
> > >> under neath. Fortunately the wire is not touching anything.
> > >>
> > >> Art
> > >> _______________________________________________
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1-800-752-7502
 
Gene, I like the link concept but I do know my MH well enough to under
stand where each of these photos is located. The graphics are great but I
need a caption so I can locate the connection.

Is it as simple as putting a switch between a breaker protected 12 volts
and the starting motor solenoid?
This way you should be able to crank the motor after RPM drops to 0 at 70
MPH without shifting.
Do you need another switch at is the equivalent of turning the key to the
run position?

> Your always welcome to call me as I have the luxury of spending my time on
> he phone as we have Nick,Gary and Grace handling order desk.
>

>
> > Either the start switch is not adjusted up and down the column correctly,
> > or the pot metal gears inside the ignition switch near the steering wheel
> > are partially broken. I would try the lower one first.
> > Jim Hupy
> > Salem, Or
> > 78 GMC ROYALE 403
> >

> >
> > > I changed the tilt on the searing column and the started engaged. The
> > > column was full tilted up. Now it is straight Jim’s comment about the
> > > neutral rod made me try the column first.
> > >
> > > So what do I need to fix.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > Art

> > > >
> > > > I checked the battery voltage does not change when I try and start
> the
> > > motor. I even tried to add the house battery and no help. I am just
> > glade
> > > I check to see if power was getting to the starter before I pulled the
> > > starter.
> > > >
> > > >> On Aug 5, 2017, at 4:30 PM, James Hupy

> > > >>
> > > >> Art, do not lose hope. Battery cables are a maintenance item. THE
> > VERY,
> > > >> VERY FIRST THING YOU NEED TO VERIFY IS VOLTAGE AT THE BATTERY THAT
> YOU
> > > USE
> > > >> FOR STARTING THE COACH. IF IT IS LESS THAN 12.25 VOLTS WITHOUT A
> LOAD,
> > > >> CHARGE IT. UNTIL YOU ARE WORKING WITH A FULLY CHARGED BATTERY, YOU
> > WILL
> > > BE
> > > >> UNSUCCESSFUL AT TROUBLE SHOOTING ANY PART OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
> > WHEN
> > > >> YOU HAVE A FULLY CHARGED BATTERY WITH GOOD CLEAN CABLES CONNECTED
> > > >> CORRECTLY, THEN COME BACK ON THE NET SO WE CAN HELP YOU.
> > > >> JIM HUPY
> > > >> SALEM, OR
> > > >> 78 GMC ROYALE 403
> > > >>

> > > >>
> > > >> I was trying to check out the isolator and tried to start the motor.
> > I
> > > >> found I am not getting any voltage down to the started when I try
> and
> > > start
> > > >> the motor. Is there a relay in the dash or is the problem in the
> key
> > or
> > > >> shift level.
> > > >>
> > > >> I guess my RV has seen better days. When chasing the wire to the
> > > started I
> > > >> found it need to be replaced as the insulation has started to come
> > apart
> > > >> under neath. Fortunately the wire is not touching anything.
> > > >>
> > > >> Art
> > > >> _______________________________________________
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> > >
> > >
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> Gene, I like the link concept but I do know my MH well enough to under stand where each of these photos is located. The graphics are great but I
> need a caption so I can locate the connection.
>
> Is it as simple as putting a switch between a breaker protected 12 volts and the starting motor solenoid?
> This way you should be able to crank the motor after RPM drops to 0 at 70 MPH without shifting.
> Do you need another switch at is the equivalent of turning the key to the run position?
>
> --
> *John Phillips*

John,
Answers are as follows,
Yes,
Yes,
No.

Explanations:
It is that simple, it does however by-pass the built in safeties and the engine could be cranked and started with the coach in gear.
That is completely correct and this is also allows starting at times that might be ill advised.
If the coach is rolling or recently has been, the ignition switch should still be in the "Run" position.

Matt
--
Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
 
I am finding several wires that go nowhere and terminals with no wires.
looks like lots of stuff has been modified. I bought a terminal to
reconnect the pressure switch on the end of the compressor tank only to
find out that a new pressure switch had been teed into the line at the
compressor. Only one of several loose ends.

> > Gene, I like the link concept but I do know my MH well enough to under
> stand where each of these photos is located. The graphics are great but I
> > need a caption so I can locate the connection.
> >
> > Is it as simple as putting a switch between a breaker protected 12 volts
> and the starting motor solenoid?
> > This way you should be able to crank the motor after RPM drops to 0 at
> 70 MPH without shifting.
> > Do you need another switch at is the equivalent of turning the key to
> the run position?
> >
> > --
> > *John Phillips*
>
> John,
> Answers are as follows,
> Yes,
> Yes,
> No.
>
> Explanations:
> It is that simple, it does however by-pass the built in safeties and the
> engine could be cranked and started with the coach in gear.
> That is completely correct and this is also allows starting at times that
> might be ill advised.
> If the coach is rolling or recently has been, the ignition switch should
> still be in the "Run" position.
>
> Matt
> --
> Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
> Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
> OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
> SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
>
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That's called the PO Follies. Go looking, put stuff back to original, and then go from there, as stuff fails or becomes flaky. I ran my coach onto
its pad this morning, got out and checked. Got back in, no starter action. So you and I are in the same boat :) I'll be checking the neutral switch
and the pushrod when the mood strikes me - likely tomorrow.

--johnny
--
76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
"I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased
 
On the way to a rally I stopped at another GMCer's place. He was to accompany us the next morning in their coach on the 1000 mile drive. He got in
the coach and it would not crank. Solenoid was not clicking. He said it had been doing this intermittently for the last year or two. We checked the
voltage at the solenoid and nothing. So we cleaned every connection back to the battery. I installed tooth / star washers and anti-ox grease on the
connections. While I was there I installed an second wire on the starter solenoid and ran it up near the battery. Now if during the trip he needed
it, we could simply touch the wire to the positive terminal of the engine battery to get it to crank and be on our way.

Well it has been several years now and it has never failed again. So if you have an intermittent problem, clean all connections and think about
installing an extra wire that can be removed later just in case you might need it in an emergency. A lot of these problems get blamed on the neutral
safety switch. I am not convinced the problem is always the switch.
--
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76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
 
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