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Re: Dash temperature gauge
Carl Henderson
Dave,
The Bentley wiring diagrams for a 2003 show the following devices: G2 (sensor for temp. gauge) and G62 (sensor for ECU) combined in a 4-pin device and mounted in the thermostat housing. This is the upgraded green D-shaped device (originally black). F163 (A/C cutout thermal switch) and F165 (3rd speed coolant fan control thermal switch) combined in a 4-pin device and mounted in the thermostat housing. This is the green square device. F95 (after-run coolant pump thermal switch). The Bentley doesn't show a location for this device. On models WITH Climatronic (i.e., GLS and non-Weekender MV's), F95 is shown combined with G110 (A/C engine coolant temperature sensor) into a 4-pin device. G110 is shown in a location "behind intake manifold, center, in coolant hose above exhaust manifold heat shield". But maybe this device is really mounted in the thermostat housing? And maybe the 4-pin device is installed in vehicles which aren't outfitted Climatronic, even though one half of the device isn't actually used? The Bentley CD isn't very helpful here. And finally, there's FC (coolant fan control), which is a 3-pin device shown mounted near or in the radiator and not really part of this listing of devices in the thermostat housing, but I thought I'd list it since it is related to coolant temperatures. I have a 2003 Weekender. Next time I pull the belly pan, I'll have a look at the thermostat housing to see what's there. I did replace the black with a green D-shaped device several years ago as a preventative measure. Carl --- In ev_update@..., "dave_king_ev" <dave_king_ev@...> wrote: o-ring. ()with
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Re: removing refrigerator
-Bruce- I did the vent vacuum trick...thanks for bringing it up. This
fridge has always worked super on gas and I just want to keep it that way. When I pull it out, I'll be able to look closely at the burner box and scope out this visual inspection issue. Pete -- In ev_update@..., Robert Webster <salsared2004@...> wrote: dark outside and was able to see the flame by looking through the left end of the grill on the botom of the fridge. Pete...have you tried the vent vacuum trick? seem to be able to see anything either.wrote: aroundForest, thanks for timely post. I just happened to be fooling lightingwith mine yesterday and considered taking it out. It has been decideda little slow lately, and I wanted to see what was involved. I butif it ain't broke don't fix it. tothe viewing port appears to be on the side. Do folks use a mirror view the flame in place or what?[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
Re: removing refrigerator
Forest, Pete, et. al.
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I bent down on the floor of my '97 EVC when it was relatively dark outside and was able to see the flame by looking through the left end of the grill on the botom of the fridge. Pete...have you tried the vent vacuum trick? Bruce Webster '97 EVC forest flanigan <creoflan@...> wrote: Hi Pete- I know folks on here have talked about a viewing window but I don't seem to be able to see anything either. Forest On Mon, May 26, 2008 at 12:14 PM, Pete Peterson <tds3pete@...> wrote:
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Re: Dead Van Walking
dave_king_ev
The bit of fluid that doesn'tThe bit of fluid? LOL Well over a third of the fluid won't drain out the pan. Have the transmission flushed, period. It's not the dirt, it's the FLUID. The fluid has worn out. Viscosity break down. Thermal damage. Hasn't this been discussed a thousand times? Change the fluid. ALL of it. --- In ev_update@..., gti_matt <gti_matt@...> wrote: than 2x overdue and you're having trouble.as well while you're in there. Being that you went to over 100K with the original fluid, you mighteven want to do two fluid changes (do once, drive around for a while, maybe until nextweekend, then change it again...or at least do the next one after about 10K miles to get all caught up.The bit of fluid that doesn't come out in a change is likely to be uber-dirt-concentrate. |
Re: Dead Van Walking
Ted Maloney
I don't think I can do this ATF change myself so I was planning on
taking it to AAMCO or Lee Myles and asking for them to flush and change the fluid. I remember talk of a screw that can be adjusted, but I forget the details. Can I trust Lee Myles with this king of power? T E D |
Re: removing refrigerator
forest flanigan
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I know folks on here have talked about a viewing window but I don't seem to be able to see anything either. Forest On Mon, May 26, 2008 at 12:14 PM, Pete Peterson <tds3pete@...> wrote:
Forest, thanks for timely post. I just happened to be fooling around |
Re: Dead Van Walking
gti_matt
--- Ted Maloney <freecycle@...> wrote:
Is this a death sentence? I shift into Reverse to back out of theAlthough the obvious answer now is change it because you're more than 2x overdue and you're having trouble. Make sure the pan is clean and also do the trans pressure screw mod as well while you're in there. Being that you went to over 100K with the original fluid, you might even want to do two fluid changes (do once, drive around for a while, maybe until next weekend, then change it again...or at least do the next one after about 10K miles to get all caught up. The bit of fluid that doesn't come out in a change is likely to be uber-dirt-concentrate. |
Re: Has your transmission failed?
TED,
My 2002 MV EV transmission failed at 70K miles. It did hesitate and slip a bit especially going up hills. It never made much noise before going out, and was never difficult to put into gear. I think that reverse was tough thou sometimes. Catch now if you can. Apparently mine failed because the tranmission fluid got burnt at some point. I was really pissed especially since it was just a few thousand miles out of warranty. It cost closet to $10K to get replaced and VW only gave me something like $600 assistance. Philip --- In ev_update@..., "Ted Maloney" <freecycle@...> wrote: light?
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2002 EV MV Wont Start
I was running some errands yesterday, my MV was starting fine, no
hesitation whatsoever with when starting. I make a quick stop, get back in to leave and the car will not start. Plenty of power in the system, just nothing getting to the starter. It's as if the starter just got unplugged or something. I looked around for a blown fuse but found none. What could it be? Anyone had a similar problem? Thanks, Philip |
Re: removing refrigerator
Forest, thanks for timely post. I just happened to be fooling around
with mine yesterday and considered taking it out. It has been lighting a little slow lately, and I wanted to see what was involved. I decided if it ain't broke don't fix it. Now that I know how easy it is, I will probably pull it next time. One question...the manual talks about viewing the flame by looking under the installed unit in place. I can see the burner box fine, but the viewing port appears to be on the side. Do folks use a mirror to view the flame in place or what? Pete |
Re: Dead Van Walking
I noticed that you have recommended doing this mod numerous times. How long
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ago did you do the mod and what are the results? Bob W. In a message dated 5/26/2008 5:22:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
gti_matt@... writes: also do the trans pressure screw mod as well while you're in there. ****Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. () |
Re: removing refrigerator
forest flanigan
You don't need to remove the panel--there are a couple of screws under the
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fridge and two (I think) on each side. Remove the screws outside at the vent and you should be able to slide it out. As soon as you get it out a couple of inches the propane line -12 volt and 110 connections need to be disconnected. Make sure that the gas is tuned off before you do anything. Take apart the burner box and check the thermocoupler and makesure the burner is clean and all of the slots are open--if there is carbon buildup use soap and water to clean it out --brush the inside of the flue out and you should be good to go. Take your time and it will only take a few hours . Good Luck Forest 95 EVC On Mon, May 26, 2008 at 9:38 AM, felixproulx <felixproulx@...> wrote:
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removing refrigerator
felixproulx
Hi everyone,
I've a 95 EVC and would like to take out the refrigerator to check it out (it doesn't work now) Is it hard to take it out, and then, to put it back in place? How to I disconnect the refrigerator exhaust ? Also, do I have to remove the control panel above the refrigerator ? What else should I know ? Thanks to all. Felix A. |
Re: Dead Van Walking
Carl Henderson
Could be you only have a problem when the fluid is still cold. It
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might be dirty (likely with 102K) or the level might be a little low. I would just do the normal drop and drain ATF replacement, along with a new filter, and see if behavior changes. I don't think you need to go into panic mode yet! Carl --- In ev_update@..., "Ted Maloney" <freecycle@...> wrote:
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Re: Furnace Tips?
If the thermostat is bad, you can verify by jumpering the 2 wires
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together which will call for heat ll the time. If the furnace burns OK it's the thermostat. It would be interesting to modify the furnace so the fan runs all the time (perhaps at reduced voltage to conserve battery and generate less noise). That way it wouldn't wake up light sleepers as it cycles on and off. Would probably have to verify that such a modification was OK with the furnace people. Rob --- In ev_update@..., "Pete Peterson" <tds3pete@...> wrote:
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Re: Remote mirrors
Ted Maloney
David,
I'm no expert, but when my window stopped working and someone here told me that a wire was broken between the door and the main part of the car, I thought that they were grasping at straws, but they were right. Peel back the rubber boot in which the wires run between the car and the door. Feel along the wrapped wires and maybe you will feel a break...if not, unwrap the wires and look. Good luck, Ted |
Dead Van Walking
Ted Maloney
Hello Gang,
Is this a death sentence? I shift into Reverse to back out of the driveway and there is a 2-5 second hesitation before it slips into gear. I then shift into Drive and everything is fine. There are no other symptoms....it shifts fine all day as we drive. Just lately we're getting that delay when shifting into reverse. I have 102k miles and never changed the ATF....I know, I know it's my own fault, but I was told it didn't need changing. It was only over the past few months that I learned from this group that I should have changed it! I had been told otherwise previously! So, don't tell me "I told you so!" Oh, woe is me! We're dead meat! T E D PS - |
Re: Furnace Tips?
On my 95, there was several l.e.d. indicator lights on the circuit
board and a sticker to explain their function. That might be of help. If you can't find the sticker: green=start cycle red=valve open slow green=bad electrode fast greeen= timed out I ended up cutting a hole in the forward side of the shroud and copying the sticker and pasting it where I could read it with the furnace intstalled. Now with a mirror I can troubleshoot it while it is installed (after removing the gray plastic interior panel). The Eurovan service training manual from Winnebago (I bought mine from Go Westy), has 18 pages on the furnace.....troubleshooting, wiring diagram, etc. You might want to pick one up. It covers everything Winnebago added to the van, in detail for servicing. Pete 95 EVC |
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