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Old 11-14-2010, 06:15 PM   #1
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Elec troubles

I was changing the light bulbs in the control center when the power wire from the stove fan touched the the panel. Now I don't have any interior lights and no power at the control panel when on shore power and the engine won't turn over. If I turn to accessories I have interior lights. I also have 110 when on shore power.

I can't seem to find a blown fuse and the inverter is still humming and I have 12 volt power at the fuse block after the inverter.

How can a tiny spark kill everything that was working fine before.
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Old 11-14-2010, 06:25 PM   #2
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On my control panel I have a fuse in the side.Do you have one there?
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Old 11-14-2010, 06:45 PM   #3
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the only one is a 15 amp inline and it is good I have no power coming to the control panel
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The schematic I have shows 2 wires from the control panel. One goes to the vehicle junction box and the other one to the solenoid on the 12 volt distribution panel . You might have messed up that solenoid because it is hooked to the engine battery.Not an expert just giving ideas.
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Is there a color code for those wires and where do I look for that solenoid
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The distribution panel on my 28' is under the passenger side chair .It has a drop down door that was under the carpet the solenoid is there.Doesn't show a color code in the book.
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Is that a square plastic piece with 2 sets of points inside it
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No the solenoid is round with 2 large posts and 2 small posts.I don't have any way to show you the schematic or a pic right now.If you search the forums there is info on where to find an owners manual.That would give you a better idea of what you are looking at.
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Old 11-15-2010, 10:31 AM   #9
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I don't have a solenoid that I can find. I now have the engine running I had the neutral switch disconnected. I have 12 volt power with the key on acc and in the run position.

I don't have 12 volt when when connected to shore power.

I have a Magnetek 950-2-4 converter 50amp

Dose anyone know if there are any fuse-able links in these systems that could be the problem.

Can I test the converter to see if it is putting out 12 volts
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