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POWER STEERING IS OUT

Yahoo Message Number: 65039
Hi again,

The powere steering is out since it is difficult to steer the coach. Any input as to why. We are being towed to Memphis to have repairs. Now on an exit waiting for the tow. We just replaced the water pump in Billingham. They also fixed the slide channel just as it was suggested by the group. Another problem is the recharge of the battery. We drove for at least 4 hours before the power steering problem. We had to stop on the side of the road as the engine heat lit up. The generator went on at 7. We stopped at 12. The intellemeter presently indicates 67% full and seems to be the reading whenever we unplug and leave a park. What battery is that reading based? We just replaced the 2 big ones. Do we need to replace the AGM? Thanks for your input.
Marianne

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Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 65042
Hi Marianne,

Sorry to hear you are having trouble with the coach. What model coach do you have and which engine and trans are you running?

John (JD) Davis

JDRV INC.
541-306-6473

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Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 65043

Sounds like to me that you may have belt problems, either too loose, or broken completely. Loose belts can cause this, and many other problems.

Dale Morris, 91 Savanna, #4702

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Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 65044
Hope it is only the belt.

Sorry we are a 2005 Allure 31280

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Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 65046

Pretty positive it will be a belt issue, they need to be very tight, and in place.

Dale Morris 91 Savanna, #4702

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Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 65047
Have you had the PTO inspected for wear and the wet kit conversion installed. To lose power steering and have a Eng overheat sounds like the PTO /HYD pump shafts have possibly failed

John (JD) Davis

JDRV INC.
541-306-6473

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Reply #7 –
Yahoo Message Number: 65048
Thanks, Dale. Mino just pulled on it. It is tight. Maybe there is another missing belt. If it is the PTO, what is that? I have been reading about the wet kit but do not know what it is. I also know if there is a yellow box near the transmission we have a PTO that needs a kit. Have not checked the tranny. The tow is here and is having difficulty raising the coach. Is he kit difficult to get?

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Reply #8 –
Yahoo Message Number: 65049

I am not much help on the PTO issues, only the newer coaches have that problem. Mine is old..

Dale

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Reply #9 –
Yahoo Message Number: 65050
I am going to send you a copy of PTO 101a off site. This will help explain the PTO and its location. If you have any questions or the service facility has any questions please call.

John (JD) Davis

JDRV INC.
www.jdrv1.com jd@...
541-306-6473

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Reply #10 –
Yahoo Message Number: 65051
Thanks, John and Dale. I really appreciate the inputs. We have the extended warranty, so hope we are covered, and it is an easy to find and do a fix. Give me an idea of what we are looking at in terms of repair. Thanks, Marianne

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Reply #12 –
Yahoo Message Number: 65057
Marianne, I thake it that you are actually near Birmingham, AL. I live in B'ham and would be pleased to help you find a solution to your problem.

Please email your cell number directly so that I can contact you.

Good luck

George in Birmingham
'04 Allure 31038
George in Birmingham
2003 Magna 6298

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Reply #13 –
Yahoo Message Number: 65066
HI George,

I wanted to make contact with you before. We left Biringham yesterday. Thank you for your concern and help. Maybe we will see each at a later date.
Marianne and Mino