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Title: 06 Marquis C13 Starter Solenoid Location
Post by: Don White on March 22, 2023, 11:23:26 PM

Hi,

I'm trying to determine the location of the starter solenoid for my coach.  According to the wiring diagram I have for the coach it is in the rear run box.  I've looked in the rear run box and don't see it.  I've seen other diagrams that say it is the solenoid located in the front run box.

The symptom I'm experiencing is when I turn the key to start position nothing happens.  I checked the ignition switch and it is putting out 12+ volts to the solenoid.  Any troubleshooting tips would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Don

Title: Re: 06 Marquis C13 Starter Solenoid Location
Post by: Frank Bergamo on March 23, 2023, 12:16:53 AM

Don,

You by chance didn’t mess with the rear start switch in the rear run bay? If it is set to off or rear start, it won’t start from the cockpit. Hope this helps.

Title: Re: 06 Marquis C13 Starter Solenoid Location
Post by: Joel Ashley on March 23, 2023, 06:35:18 AM

See that power is crossing over to the large right side post of the electrical bay ignition solenoid when the key is turned.

Title: Re: 06 Marquis C13 Starter Solenoid Location
Post by: Steve Huber Co-Admin on March 23, 2023, 01:28:39 PM

Don,
Be sure all of your slides are completely in.
Steve

Title: Re: 06 Marquis C13 Starter Solenoid Location
Post by: Don White on March 23, 2023, 02:24:45 PM

I checked the solenoid and it is fine.  I'm getting power in the front run box as described in the picture. I checked all the slides. 

What I did notice when attempting to start the engine is there are no lights on the Allison transmission shift pad on the console next to the driver's seat with the ignition turned to the run position.

Any suggestions?

Title: Re: 06 Marquis C13 Starter Solenoid Location
Post by: Frank Bergamo on March 23, 2023, 04:49:17 PM

Here are a few topics on shift pads, http://beaveramb.org/forum/index.php/topic,11183.msg75777/topicseen.html#msg75777 Reply 41,
http://beaveramb.org/forum/index.php/topic,6777.msg49716/topicseen.html#msg49716  Reply 58. Hope this helps.
Also this one, http://beaveramb.org/forum/index.php/topic,4631.msg35142.html#msg35142. Reply 15.

Title: Re: 06 Marquis C13 Starter Solenoid Location
Post by: Don White on March 23, 2023, 05:13:15 PM

Mystery solved, a circuit breaker in the rear run box has tripped.  All is good now.  Thanks to everyone who helped out.  When the coach started my stress level went to zero...