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main relay

Yahoo Message Number: 112494
2008 Intrigue 530 #12249
Sometime when i try to start the engine nothing happens I retry a few times then it acts like the relay kicks in a nd everything is fine it is worse the colder the temperature I fell that their is a relay not engaging has anyone had this problem are does anyone know where the relay is located

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Dirty battery terminals.....and / or weak batteries.
Affinity
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Here is a thread I had on IRV2 CC Owner's section, with a similar problem. Note that I never came back with the Root Cause. The reason is that during a five month trip this year, I never once had a problem with it not turning over on the first try.

I speculate, that some general maintenance I did on the batteries and ground connections, corrected what was an off and on problem... But sure could not say which one it was:)!

Best of luck to you,
Smitty
04 Allure 31017

http://www.irv2.com/forums/f112/intermittent-starter-turnover-328449.html
04 Allure Sold to a nice new owner! Now enjoying a 07 Magna Rembrandt 45' ISX600 #6775
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Yes we have that happen twice, turned the key off and tried it again and it seemed fine but would like to know what is happening
Darrell
2007 Intrigue 530 w/cat 525
#12075

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Yahoo Message Number: 112501
Sometimes, I turn the ignition key to off position and engine keeps running. I had Bob Vinson check it out and of course, couldn't get it to act up. It doesn't happen very often. I just go back and hit the kill switch.

I suppose it is a solenoid or ignition switch.

-Dennis Holmes
2006 Intrigue
#12055

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Have same problem but seems to respond to opening/closing entry door. What kill switch are you using to shut the engine down?
Thanks Frank

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Both of the problems in this thread could be caused by the ignition solenoid. Both problems have happened to me and it was the ignition solenoid.

For those where the engine won't start, check the front run board fuse panel fuses in the middle row with the key in the on position. These are powered by the ignition solenoid and if they aren't lit the solenoid is not switching on. Another check, and easier, is to see if your transmission indicator lights are coming on as they are powered by one of those fuses. This can be caused by a faulty solenoid or a bad ground wire to the solenoid. There is also a start relay on the transmission VIM that may be bad.

If the engine does not shut down, again check those fuses. With the key off and the engine running those fuses should not be lit. If they are, the solenoid stuck on.

One other possibility, probably of many possibilities, for the starting problem is the start solenoid. On my 2000 Magna there is a solenoid at the rear of the coach just below the passenger side tail lights. You have to lay on the ground and look up to see it. There is also a 30 amp inline fuse between that solenoid and the starter. That fuse is immediately above the solenoid and there have been reports of corrosion on the fuse blades causing similar starting problems.

pete
2000 40' Magna CAT C-10, #5892
Pete
 2000 40'  Magna #5892  CAT C-10

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Could someone please tell me where the ignition "kill switch" is on an '06 Inspire? I haven't a clue and just want to be prepared. That, of course, is if it even has one(!).

Lon Walters

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Mine is located in engine compartment up by the light. It is a red button.
Harvey 06 Magna 6670