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Title: P.T.L. ??
Post by: John Demartini on March 08, 2023, 12:12:49 PM

I have a black plate on the interior door frame, behind the striker for the entrance door.  On it is P.T.L., and when removed it exposes a heavy metal plate with two wires soldered to it.  Does anyone have an idea what this is?  I don't see anything in the owner's information regarding this.

Thank you in advance...

Title: Re: P.T.L. ??
Post by: David T. Richelderfer on March 08, 2023, 02:45:54 PM

Hummmm...   I do not see such a plate on our coach door.  The only plate I see with writing has the Monaco door part number and some other irrelevant info.

Title: Re: P.T.L. ??
Post by: Steve Huber Co-Admin on March 08, 2023, 08:49:06 PM

John,
I think it may be the plate for the keyless entry magnetic switch. If one of the wires is labeled 261, that's it. The other wire will be ground. (see page 44 of the 2002-03 Patriot wiring diagrams in Coach Assist for the circuit).
Steve

Title: Re: P.T.L. ??
Post by: John Demartini on March 09, 2023, 12:26:29 PM

P.T.L Engineering "Move A Bolt"...I found it.

Title: Re: P.T.L. ??
Post by: Eric Maclean on March 09, 2023, 11:55:58 PM

John
The move a bolt refers to the floating sticker pin mechanism.and doesn't explain the sires
Steve may be onto something with the magnetic switch .
There is an adjustment manual for the PTL door and move a bolt system in the coach assist section of the form
Which may help you with the door operation.

Eric

Title: Re: P.T.L. ??
Post by: Steve Huber Co-Admin on March 10, 2023, 12:42:38 AM

John, Eric,
I think it may be either (or both) the switch to enable the keyless entry and/or the air gasket around the door.
Steve

Title: Re: P.T.L. ??
Post by: Eric Maclean on March 10, 2023, 03:42:35 AM

Steve
I doubt a 2001 Patriot had an air inflated seal on it's door ( maybe I'm wrong )

Eric