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Title: Bypassing ignition key
Post by: The Livelys on March 22, 2005, 05:42:04 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 15689 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/15689)
Is it real complicated to bypass the ignition key so that the t.v., satellite, etc do not go off when the coach is started? Our coach is an o4 Allure# 31022. Thanks everyone for responding to our questions. We really enjoy the responses.
The LIVELYS
Title: Re: Bypassing ignition key
Post by: Fred Kovol_01 on March 22, 2005, 06:03:51 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 15690 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/15690)
Hi Livelys,

CCI did not document this well. The simple way is to remove the TV and locate the box the tv power cord is plugged into. There are 2 control wires going to the box (relay inside) as well as the 120 vac wiring.
You can either cut one or trace it back to its source and cut the wire there. It is not recommended to bypass the ignition as there is a 20 amp draw if the ignition key is turned to 'on' (the cirulation pump stays on). Same for the satelite power, etc Fred Kovol

Quote from: pliv2
Is it real complicated to bypass the ignition key so that the t.v.,
satellite, etc do not go off when the coach is started? Our coach is an o4 Allure# 31022. Thanks everyone for responding to our questions.
We really enjoy the responses.
Title: Re: Bypassing ignition key
Post by: Jmhowell66@juno Com on March 22, 2005, 06:17:33 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 15691 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/15691)
On our 97 Allure, there is an outlet behind the TV that is controlled by the ignition key. It wouldn't be difficult to put in a straight outlet up there so that the TV would be wired to the rest of your circuits.
Jim Howell Allure 30114
Title: Re: Bypassing ignition key
Post by: Gdbettig@aol Com on March 22, 2005, 10:46:31 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 15697 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/15697)
Title: Re: Bypassing ignition key
Post by: Gdbettig@aol Com on March 22, 2005, 10:46:32 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 15698 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/15698)
Fred,

What circulation pump stays on.
Just wondering.

Gary Bettig 2002 Intrigue 11451
Title: Re: Bypassing ignition key
Post by: Clint Frederick on March 23, 2005, 12:11:09 am
Yahoo Message Number: 15700 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/15700)
When we put in our 'follow me' satellite dish on (installed by Camping World) they found an outlet that worked when the ignition switch is on or the engine running. It works great - we can watch TV going down the road (not a good idea) - or listen to the music channels - the weather channel or CNN - We put a short surge protector extension cord into the outlet and plugged everything into the one outlet.

CHEERS - Clint
(Inspire 51038)
Title: Re: Bypassing ignition key
Post by: Fred Kovol_01 on March 23, 2005, 12:08:28 pm
Yahoo Message Number: 15706 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/15706)
Hi Folks,

When the ignition key is turned to 'on', the ignition fuse/cb box is energized via a solenoid located behind the right front panel(ref diagram #S0410)and powers the following: fan controller, ABS (2), backup sw, backup monitor, step control, windshield wiper, washer, shifter and cruise control, mirror heat control, dash A/C relay and clutch, vacuum pump (for A/C), dash A/C, dash hot water circulating pump (in engine compartment), and air dryer.
Fred Kovol

Quote from: pliv2
Is it real complicated to bypass the ignition key so that the t.v.,
satellite, etc do not go off when the coach is started? Our coach is an o4 Allure# 31022. Thanks everyone for responding to our questions.
We really enjoy the responses.