ronandsue74 Report post Posted April 17, 2016 I have a 2005 CC Inspire with a Cat C-9 Engine. When I turn on my ignition switch nothing happens! None of the dash lights come on, everything stays dead. If I hold down the battery boost switch all my dash lights come on, however there is not enough power to start the coach. My chassis battery reads 12.7 volts and my charger says it's fully charged. I even connected my Fat Max jumper battery on to the chassis battery just in case I was showing battery voltage but not getting any amperage out of it. Still nothing, not even dash lights when I turn on the ignition! It appears as though nothing that is powered by my chassis battery is getting any power as my front door power lock does not even work! My thinking is that I have a bad starter relay. Can anyone tell me where it's located and how I can verify that this is my problem. Any other ideas as to what might be be the problem is appreciated. Fortunately the coach is sitting in front of our house so we are not stranded anywhere. Thank you, Ron Jacobs 2005 CC Inspire #51264 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blakeloke Report post Posted April 17, 2016 Ron, Are you reading 12.7 volts with your battery charger attached and on? 12.7 volts is not fully charged. Given you get dash lights when you hit your battery boost my first guess is you have a bad chassis battery. Do your have a "fluke" style tester? Are you able to get your generator started? How old is your chassis battery (s) and what is the condition? Blake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted April 17, 2016 "Not even dash lights when I turn on the ignition (with 12.7 VDC) suggests either a bad connection between batteries and dash OR a bad IGNITION SOLENOID. Start by verifying voltage at the chassis battery side of the ignition solenoid. Then with key on, that you also have voltage at the "far side" of the ignition solenoid. If the ignition solenoid is not completely bad, a light, sharp rap with the handle of a screwdriver can sometimes free it up (temporary fix). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronandsue74 Report post Posted April 17, 2016 Brett, Thanks, If it ever stops raining here in Dallas I will go out and check my ignition solenoid. Is ignition solenoid and starter solenoid one in the same. I have a starter solenoid next to my master disconnect switch in my battery bay. RJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronandsue74 Report post Posted April 17, 2016 Blake, The 12.7 volts if with my battery charger turned off. The battery charger was off overnight before I checked the voltage on the chassis battery. RJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted April 17, 2016 No, the ignition solenoid is likely up front. The ignition switch is used to close the ignition solenoid which then powers all things that only work with ignition on. You would burn up an ignition switch if you tried to run all those high amp things through the switch itself-- dash HVAC fan for example. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted April 18, 2016 Just a dumb question, isn't there is a fuse in the battery compartment, and could it be blown? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsbilledwards Report post Posted April 18, 2016 An even better question is the shift pad lit? I just went thru all of this, this summer. I know there are a variety of scenarios. This is one and if not, check the fuse in the VIM box if equipt with an Allison. There are two fuses in it. Check the with a volt meter. This is my $100 fuse story, I did not and the tech did. It cost me for the lesson and a .20 cent fuse. Bill Edwards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted April 19, 2016 And if the shift pad is lit, is it in neutral - could have been turned of with it in drive and it will not start unless it is in neutral. Just covering all the bases! Nah! Dash lights would still work. Forget it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronandsue74 Report post Posted April 20, 2016 I'm a little embarrassed to say it was my chassis battery after all. It was reading 12.7 volts but was so low on amps that it would not even light up my dash lights. I finally wired a direct short from positive to negative posts and barely got a spark from the battery. That's when I knew it was my battery. I replaced my battery and now all is well. Starts great! I want to thank everyone for all their valuable input. RJ 2005 Inspire #51264 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickandlois Report post Posted April 20, 2016 Ron, Good to know that the issue has been resolved ! Not to expensive a fix . How old where the old batteries? Been eaten by a bad battery more then once. They can be very temperamental. Work just fine and a few days later, they might make just a good sized paper weight. Rich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronandsue74 Report post Posted April 25, 2016 Rich, The battery was 10 years old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted April 25, 2016 Ron, 10 year old batteries are 115 years old in people years. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SherryCasteen Report post Posted May 8, 2016 Our 2002 Monaco Windsor started up then cut off 2 times now we get nothing in the dash to light up and it won't start. Anyone help? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickandlois Report post Posted May 8, 2016 Sherry, Welcome to the Forum ! Now that sound like you have a fail solenoid! replied to you engine post. Thought there was the possibility of a failed relay or starter when you mentioned everything worked, but the coach would not start. When the solenoid fails, you loose power to the fuel pump and it quiets for lack of fuel. Rich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SherryCasteen Report post Posted May 9, 2016 Thanks for the reply Rich, hoping to get someone out to look at it this week. Sherry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
