Possible bad solenoid? How to test?
Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2020 9:32 am
Hello Safarifriends,
The coach I took possession of last month ('01 Zanzi 3646) has a few issues. One of them is that the battery disconnect switch is not disconnecting the batteries when depressed. I was told by the previous owner that the switch had been replaced but no joy after that. I am suspecting that it is the solenoid in the electrical panel in the panel outside the drivers window. I took a picture (attached) of it and it has been sprayed over (I am assuming the spray is some form of contact/electrical protector) and I cannot read any label on it. In doing a little research, I found one at a web site for $25 (attached) and think this MAY work but I am hesitant to pull the trigger without some advice.
Since the house batteries are working in the coach to supply 12V, how do I test the existing solenoid to force it to drop voltage? Is this the right replacement part (picture)? I don't mind gambling on a $25 part if it is the right one and even if it doesn't fix the problem wouldn't mind having one in the spare parts bin in the coach.
Appreciate any advice that this post generates!
Regards,
The coach I took possession of last month ('01 Zanzi 3646) has a few issues. One of them is that the battery disconnect switch is not disconnecting the batteries when depressed. I was told by the previous owner that the switch had been replaced but no joy after that. I am suspecting that it is the solenoid in the electrical panel in the panel outside the drivers window. I took a picture (attached) of it and it has been sprayed over (I am assuming the spray is some form of contact/electrical protector) and I cannot read any label on it. In doing a little research, I found one at a web site for $25 (attached) and think this MAY work but I am hesitant to pull the trigger without some advice.
Since the house batteries are working in the coach to supply 12V, how do I test the existing solenoid to force it to drop voltage? Is this the right replacement part (picture)? I don't mind gambling on a $25 part if it is the right one and even if it doesn't fix the problem wouldn't mind having one in the spare parts bin in the coach.
Appreciate any advice that this post generates!
Regards,