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General Discussion / Re: 2004 Cummins ISL 400

« Last post by Gene Obie on Today at 06:33:05 PM »

Since you indicated possible low voltage issue I'm assuming you've checked all chassis battery connections , especially ground wires. One suggestion would be to start the generator and get a charge going on the batteries - that should raise the battery voltage enough if you happen to be just on the edge of a low voltage issue due to wiring problem.

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General Discussion / 2004 Cummins ISL 400

« Last post by Don Colapietro on Today at 04:40:39 PM »

we are working on a 2004 Cummins ISL 400 which died on its maiden voyage. running just fine, then shut off... no spitting or sputtering, just shut off and would not restart. plenty of fuel at the filters. it has a brand new ECM and now shows a code for speed sensor. getting tired of throwing new parts at it. we know just enough to be dangerous. some of the DC voltages at the ECM seem to be low. HELP !  where do we look now?  Don Colapietro 239 940 6199  Thanks





















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Technical Support / Re: 04 Beaver Monterey slides stuck out

« Last post by Richard Davis on May 28, 2024, 01:06:02 AM »

Mark
When I was faced with this situation, I did not have 6 strong men to push the slide in.  I opened the windows on both sides, removed the screens and found a couple of pieces of scrap lumber to go on the outside.  A nylon ratchet strap provided the force to pull the slide in.  It was a bit slow and cumbersome, but it did work.  Good luck.
Richard 

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Technical Support / Re: 04 Beaver Monterey slides stuck out

« Last post by Joel Ashley on May 27, 2024, 10:45:02 PM »

Illustration from the ‘06 manual.  I believe the streetside front is solenoid pair #1 on the manifold, as they supposedly go counterclockwise in number around the coach starting with that slide.

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Technical Support / Re: 04 Beaver Monterey slides stuck out

« Last post by Steve Huber Co-Admin on May 27, 2024, 04:07:54 PM »

Instructions should be in your owners manual under Slide Operation.
From the 2005 Owners Manual (don't have a copy of the 04):

Monterey 2005 Equipment --- Section 5 • 199
Emergency Procedures - Manual Slide-out Override
If the slide-out room fails to operate, a safety feature may be engaged to prevent room operation.
Check these items if the slide-out room does not respond from the switch:
• Is the ignition key OFF?
• Is the park brake applied?
Pump motor operates, but the slide-out room does not move:
• Check the two fuses adjacent to the hydraulic pump. If the fuses test good and the room does
not operate, it is possible to manually retract a single galley slide. Dual galley slide-outs use
different hydraulic components. Several people (as many as eight) are needed to push
in the room. It may be necessary to contact a repair facility to have the problem diagnosed.
Manual Slide-out Room Operation:
1. Retract the motorhome’s hydraulic leveling jacks (see Leveling Jacks).
2. Locate the slide-out room hydraulic pump on the lower curbside front frame of the chassis.
3. Use a ¼" Nut Driver or the bottom of the reservoir cap to turn the release nuts on the
solenoids counterclockwise. Do not exceed four and a half revolutions. Damage to the
solenoids may result. The room may move slightly when valves are opened and internal
pressure is released.
4. Line up equal distance along the outside wall. Do not push on the flange.
5. In synchronized movements, push the room in with repeated attempts.
6. Close the release nuts when the room is fully retracted.
NOTE:
The slide-out room is heavy and will require several people to push it in

Steve

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Technical Support / 04 Beaver Monterey slides stuck out

« Last post by Mark Lutz on May 27, 2024, 03:10:17 PM »

Driver side front has a leak. How can I get slides back in to move the coach?

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Technical Support / Another TV Lift Stuck

« Last post by Mark Hosier on May 26, 2024, 03:54:51 PM »

My TV lift is stuck in the up (closed) position.  When I depress the momentary rocker switch, either up or down positions, you can hear the typical unlock action but within a second or so afterwards, a “jackhammer” sound occurs with no downward lift movement.  In my opinion, the switch appears to be functioning correctly.  The sound reverberates throughout the lift assembly but I can’t determine its origin.  I read through all associated articles in this forum but nothing applies.  Additionally, I don’t have a manual for this system to gain any troubleshooting insight and the two manuals on the Coach Assist pages do not match my system.  Having said all that:
   
1.  I have removed the access panels and don’t see any method to manually lower the lift.  Does one exist for this model and year?

2.  Regarding the linear actuator (motor), is it possible to temporarily connect it to a 120V source for the purpose of relieving upwards pressure?  If so, I hope to isolate the front motor fastener from the mechanism axis and hopefully allow manual lowering.

3.  Any ideas on where to send the lift control module for bench checking?  As several others have already discussed, the manufacturer is out of business.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you so much.

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Technical Support / Re: 2007 Patriot Thunder Air Bags

« Last post by Keith Moffett on May 22, 2024, 02:28:18 AM »

Correction…
The shop now states the front bags have a different air connector than the rear bags so the w013588897 (Firestone number) or AS8897 Contitac number will work.  I suspect our chassis conforms more to the 2006 layout than the 2007 as shown in the download from Steve.

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Technical Support / Re: 2007 Patriot Thunder Air Bags

« Last post by Keith Moffett on May 18, 2024, 11:08:17 PM »

Just a side bar here.  Found a reference in the owners manual that says the air springs are made by Contitech.  Ours are W013589376 in all positions.

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Technical Support / Re: 2007 Patriot Thunder Air Bags

« Last post by Bill Heffernan on May 12, 2024, 08:32:02 PM »

Thanks again everyone. I confirmed yesterday that the 2 rear outside drivers side bags are leaking. The rest of them are also looking rough. With some longer trips planned in the next couple of years its time to replace them all. Steve, the measurements for the Continental and Firestone lined up perfectly to the bags on the coach. Our local Speedco, will replace them for a $150/each which seems fairly reasonable and was much less than the local mechanic that I had been using. Thanks again!