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----- Original Message -----
From: forest flanigan<mailto:creoflan@...>
To: ev_update@...<mailto:ev_update@...>
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 7:03 AM
Subject: Re: [ev_update] Re: 3-way fridge


I would check the outlet behind the fridge to see if your getting power
there.

Forest

----- Original Message -----
From: jack_son_73<mailto:jackr1@...>
To: ev_update@...<mailto:ev_update@...>
Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2008 6:39 PM
Subject: [ev_update] Re: EVC Electrical Problem


John -

Yes, my original Converter was a Magnetek 30A unit,
& it had an internal breaker, with excess voltage
drop through it. Since only 6A of the 30 was used
for charging, I never got much of a charge. It is
about a $10-15 item, & would only take 1 minute to
replace, once you have the Magnetek out, & open.

I wanted higher DC output, so found the 45A model
on EBay - NIB. They were taken over by Parallax,
who has similar units with their name on them.

If your problem is that internal breaker, get one
like the front breaker on firewall left of battery.

While tracing your problem, don't overlook ALL wires
& crimped lugs done by Winnebago. They did poor work,
& perhaps the same guy was "Quality" inspector.

I kept my original Magnetek in case I had a problem
with the replacement one, but it's never malfunctioned.

I should have looked harder for a better replacement
for my Magnetek. I understand someone makes a
Converter-Charger-Inverter [sine wave]. It would be
great to have a 3-in-one, even with limited Inverter power.

Let us know what you find.

Regards,

Jack_son

===============
--In ev_update@...<mailto:ev_update@...>, "John Stamford" <johnstamford@...>
wrote:
>
> Jack-son,
>
> Thanks, exactly what I didn't want to hear! Was your original
converter a Magtech or something else? You say it has an internal
breaker... in the converter or an add-on like the one in the coach
battery box. I opened the access door to the converter which is
accessable through the double grill and found some piss poor wiring
connections which I redid.
>
> Regards, John
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: jack_son_73<mailto:jackr1@...>
> To: ev_update@...<mailto:ev_update@...><mailto:ev_update@...<mailto:ev_update@...>>
> Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2008 11:23 AM
> Subject: [ev_update] Re: EVC Electrical Problem
>
>
> Jas -
>
> I was trying to keep you from having to access the
> Converter-Charger. It is about 12" forward of the
> rear power panel, & access requires removing the
> large plastic panel below the closet. The converter
> has an internal breaker similar/identical to the
> ones near the batteries.
>
> I needed a larger converter-charger, so I replaced
> mine with a 45A unit, which puts the full output
> into my 2 rear bats, in parallel with whatever DC
> 'house' loads are connected. [Stock unit only had
> 6A for charging house bat.]
>
> If you checked the easier two battery areas, & all
> seems OK, then you need to remove that long plastic
> cover to the left of luggage area, below closet.
>
> Someone on this list mentioned using Velcro to attach
> the grill adjacent to the Converter, so he didn't
> have to remove the whole panel just to get [partial]
> access to converter. When I put my panel back on, I
> will do the same.
>
> The isolated/insulated tie point is a few inches
> forward of the converter, where the rear bat, [via
> converter], & front relay connect.
>
> Regards,
>
> Jack-son
> ========================
> ---In ev_update@...<mailto:ev_update@...><mailto:ev_update%
40yahoogroups.com>, "jastamford" <johnstamford@> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for your input! I have a pdf of the coach wiring instal
> > diagram and have located a 30 amp breaker by the fuse panel and
> > another by the coach batter, however, there is no indication of
a
> > breaker at the converter. How did you access the converer...
> through
> > the air vents for the heater?
> >
> > --- In ev_update@...<mailto:ev_update@...><mailto:ev_update%
40yahoogroups.com>, "jack_son_73" <jackr1@> wrote:
> > >
> > > The Black [+] lead from non-battery sde of relay
> > > goes to an insulated tie point terminal, just
> > > forward of the Converter. The converter is
> > > connected to that tie point, & to
> > > rear battery [+] terminal - with a Black Wire.
> > > There is another circuit breaker near the rear
> > > bat. When the converter is NOT connected to
> > > shore power, the rear bat is conectred to the
> > > 3 DC rear outlets, & appliances, & to the front
> > > firewall relay.
> > >
> > > BTW, on my '03 EVC, I had a very poor crimp on
> > > one lug on the front 30A breaker. There was also
> > > a defective identical 30A breaker inside the
> > > Converter-Charger [excess drop with 6A load], so
> > > my rear bat never got a full charge, from
> > > alternator or on shore power. I drove back to
> > > selling dealer a few weeks after purchase, but
> > > they "found nothing wrong" [missed BOTH problems].
> > > Good old Winnie, & VW - who never saw an EVC they
> > > welcomed back 'home'.
> > >
> > > BTW, I used Red and Black electrical tape to
> > > chamge color code of ALL of Winebago's "house
> > > wiring code", so anyone testing, jumping, etc.
> > > would not be confused. No one working on a vehicle
> > > ever considers BLACK = Positive. I changed colors
> > > as different ends of ALL Winnie wires were exposed
> > > while working on my van.
> > >
> > > Jack_son
> > > '03 EVC '01 Passat
> > > ===============
> > > --In ev_update@...<mailto:ev_update@...><mailto:ev_update%
40yahoogroups.com>, "jastamford" <johnstamford@>
> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Thanks... the solenoid is located on the firewall just
above
> the
> > > > battery and checks out! From there, there is a 30 amp
circut-
> > > breaker
> > > > inside with the regular fuses... current at the breaker and
> fuse
> > > > checks out. Questions is, where is the wire's next
connection
> for
> > > > distribution?
> > > >
> > > > --- In ev_update@...<mailto:ev_update@...><mailto:ev_update%
40yahoogroups.com>, "txpigeon" <txpigeon@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > There's a solenoid that is supposed to pick up when the
> engine
> > is
> > > > > running (actually, when the key is on) to recharge the
rear
> > > > battery.
> > > > > A lot of auto parts places have them or can get them.
> Usually
> > > about
> > > > > $20. Make sure you get a continuous duty solenoid. There
> > should
> > > > be 3
> > > > > wires, 2 heavy and 1 small. Also a couple of bolts and/or
> nuts
> > > > > holding it to the wall.
> > > > >
> > > > > Can't help with the location, but I'd guess it's pretty
close
> > to
> > > the
> > > > > rear battery. When you find it, you might try rapping on
it
> > with
> > > a
> > > > > non-metallic object. May get you by until you get one.
> > > > >
> > > > > Duane
> > > > > 05HD Rialta
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In ev_update@...<mailto:ev_update@...><mailto:ev_update%
40yahoogroups.com>, "jastamford"
> <johnstamford@>
> > > > wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > My 95 was working fine with the coach battery being
charged
> > by
> > > > the
> > > > > > altnator while driving or by shoreline when parked...
an
> > THEN!
> > > I
> > > > go on
> > > > > > a trip and the coach batter goes dead keeping the
refridge
> > cold
> > > > while
> > > > > > driving. A volt meter told me that I was not getting
any
> > juice
> > > at
> > > > the
> > > > > > battery with the engine running and the alternator
showed
> > 14.5
> > > > VDC
> > > > > > output at the battery under the hood. Shoreline
recharged
> the
> > > > coach
> > > > > > battery no problem. In trying to fix the problem, I
have
> come
> > > to
> > > > the
> > > > > > conclusion that there is a relay the switches between
the
> > > > shoreline and
> > > > > > the alternator to charge the coach battery... question
is;
> 1)
> > > am
> > > > I
> > > > > > correct? 2) where the hell did wennibago hide it? 3)
how do
> I
> > > > change
> > > > > > it? and 4) where to buy a replacement? That for
anyone's
> help.
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

On Jun 22, 2008, at 11:30 PM, Dan Pastor wrote:

Just replaced the front brake pads. warning lamp still on. Looks like
((0)). How does one reset (turn off) the blasted lamp?
2003 Eurovan GL
Thanks!

--- In ev_update@..., "Dan Pastor" <danielhpastor@...> wrote:

Just replaced the front brake pads. warning lamp still on. Looks like
((0)). How does one reset (turn off) the blasted lamp?
2003 Eurovan GL
Thanks!

In a message dated 6/23/2008 4:00:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
jonathan@... writes:

I am missing a piece of plastic trim from the side door sliding
window. This is a piece that is about a foot long and has a channel
that went over the edge of the window. I think it is about 3/8 inch
wide.. Mine disappeared, although I had a chance to save since I knew
it was kind of loose and never got around to glueing it on. DOH!!!

Anyone on the list have one laying around they might want to part
with? I don't think that this piece actually does anything, but I want
my van to be whole again.

My van is a 2001 EV MV WK.





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In a message dated 6/23/2008 2:01:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
johnstamford@... writes:

The fridge is not the problem, I don't think. It drains the coach battery
staying cool while driving and it appears that the coach battery isn't getting
enough amps to maintain its level or keep up with the drain caused by the
fridge.





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On 6/21/08, Dane Walther <dane_s_walther@...> wrote:

I've been considering selling my 1999 EV and getting a newer VR6 Eurovan
(perhaps 2002 or newer). Seeing as don't know much about the newer VR6
models, are there any specific items/problems I should check when shopping
around?

Thanks,

Dane

In a message dated 6/23/2008 1:40:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
martinrowley@... writes:

I am trying to locate a third party or used belly pan for my 2002
EVWK.

Dealer wants $471. Any ideas? Marty




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In a message dated 6/23/2008 12:34:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
danielhpastor@... writes:

Just replaced the front brake pads. warning lamp still on. Looks like
((0)). How does one reset (turn off) the blasted lamp?
2003 Eurovan GL
Thanks!





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In a message dated 6/22/2008 11:10:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
chipcook@... writes:

Looking for a EV, looking for low miles. Also scared of auto
transmissions breaking (I have only owned VW Manuals so far).

I am in Greensboro, NC. I saw this in NJ:
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