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  1. Solution. First, the headlight switch was replaced to fix the panel lights and gauges not working correctly. Headlights were replaced years ago but never driving at night, was not noticed if they were cycling. The lights were always dim. After replacing the switch we decided to tackle the dim head lights. Voltage measurements showed 10 volts to lights, and after a period they would start cycling. We replaced the light circuit with a Amazon relay kit, splicing it into the circuit and using the wires from the switch to turn on the relays. This provided peak voltage to lights and eliminated the cycling. Thanks for all the ideas. I am very fortunate to have a great friend, Myron, that knows a lot about these RVs. He tackled this project and did a great job of diagnostics and installation. Without his help, I would not have tackled the project. The idea of re-engineering an electrical design is best left to the experts.
  2. That is what it is acting like. I changed to halogen and the additional draw may be causing the issue. However, both lights are in sync which would indicate a single circuit breaker and there is nothing in the front bay labeled headlights other than a 25 amp fuse. The wiring diagrams do not show anything like that either. Installed a new switch, not a fun job, will continue looking today.
  3. Our 2000 Diplomat cycles the headlights off and on when the switch is turned on. Is there a circuit breaker for the lights and where is it located? The dash and parking lights remain on. Wiggling the switch has no affect.
  4. It has been called the lift pump. It comes on briefly each time you turn the key on, to build fuel pressure.
  5. UPDATE.............First, I want to thank all of you for the support. We have enjoyed our Diplomat for 15 years and this is the first major issue we have had and we have 128,000 miles on it. Things do wear out, ask my doctor. Anyway, first issue, Cummins needs to know the engine serial number in order to identify the part, I spent 45 minutes on the phone with support but was not able to read number. They suggested I get a shop to identify the serial number by reading the onboard computer. I also contacted www.monacocoach.com and gave then the Vin number, They were able to provide the engine serial number. I contacted a local shop Cummins recommended, just a mile from my location, and they were able to verify serial number, checked the leak, and ordered the parts, The parts arrive latter this week and will be installed by them. As everyone knows, inflation is affecting everything and diesel parts and good mechanics are no exception. Five hours of labor and $500 in parts is not cheap, but considering the service, I am dancing. Thanks again for all the help. I was not able to locate the three bolts on the top of the pump but after all these years of good service, replacement was a logical step and a big relief.
  6. Need a little help. Pulled into Florida and noticed fuel leaking, when engine running, from I think the lift pump. I have contacted local Cummins shop and took pictures, they need a part number. Does anyone have this information? I see many have changed out to a FASS system but I am needing a quick fix and will address that latter.
  7. LP service dealer looked at set up. He explained there was a check valved inside the tank that prevented the hose to be under constant pressure. I went to three different hose companies but none of them had LP 1/2 inch hose, the largest they carried was 3/8. Finally found a place that had correct hose and they made one with correct fittings. $100 hose and 15 minutes of installation and we are good to go. Thanks for all the help.
  8. Maybe the tank they had would not accommodate a fill fitting or maybe it is over engineered. Propane dealer looked at it and walk me through the repair, they could not do it. Seems simple, remove the hose, have a new hose made, install using original fittings. Will tackle project tomorrow while my diesel shop replaces the emergency brake valve. Cold weather is not good for RV's. I promised the Diplomat, if nothing else goes wrong, we will put it in warmer climates, my bones like that idea too.
  9. It is 32 degrees in Kansas and went to fill the propane tank on our 2000 Diplomat. The hose that goes from the filler connector to the tank was leaking and could not fill tank. Have about half a tank of propane and it is not leaking, appears it leaks only when attempting to fill. I suspect the filler hose has a check valve that may be frozen. Anyone have experience with this condition? Is this a special order hose and fittings?
  10. Has the furnace ever worked, with the AC heat strips?
  11. Yes, we were running AC. I suspect the wires were loose in the switch, at lease they were when we pulled it out, but everything inside was fried so hard to tell. I agree with you, annually pull the box cover and torque the screws. Make sure no current is present , no generator, not plugged into shore power, and just to be safe, both battery sets turned off. Not an expert but a quick learner. One time, I found loose connections in a fifth wheel parked next to us. Found his transfer switch. tapped it, and power came on. Not a good sign.
  12. Please be very cautious this weekend. I am not an expert and do not understand some of things recommended or the things you have done to get things going, but I have had a transfer switch melt down and take out two TVs, microwave, Norcold, and inverter. Luckily, my computer equipment was plugged into surge protector cord and it only fried the cord. But, when I say the transfer switch melted down, it really did. This happened in the middle of the night and we are very blessed that there was no fire. The transfer switch, on our 2000 Diplomat, is located right under the bedroom.
  13. I purchased the scan gauge seven years ago. It is simple to install, just plug it in and select monitoring. While it only displays four items, the menu has many items you can monitor. For me, simple is best, being a pilot I need to be monitoring outside and not get too distracted with screen data. For me, simple is best when driving.
  14. I installed the Frigidaire several years ago in our 2000 Diplomat. I just spent a week at Oshkosh, dry camping in a field with thousands of campers. With temperatures in the 90's, we would run the generator for air conditioners, in the afternoon, but never for the fridge. It does a great job and uses little energy. The fridge does not run continuously. I have a power monitor and have seen how little energy is used and how often. I have run it 24 hours without having to recharge the four Sam's Club 6 volters. Going down the road, it keeps things cold, makes tons of ice. At Oshkosh, we had four adults and four grand kids staying with us, with bunk bed cots and air mattresses. That's a lot of food. In the morning, family was running the microwave and Keurig coffee maker without the gen running. That is a huge power draw, not to mention computers, cell phone chargers, and occasional TV. I know it is stated No Residential but I wanted to dispel the idea that it is an energy hog. After several hours of initial cool down, it cycles and the box is so well insulated, cycles are not that frequent. The more food stuffed in the box, the fewer cycles.
  15. I have posted my experience of replacing the Norcold in our 2000 Diplomat. I found the Frigidaire in Home Depot that would fit in the space above the furnace, with room to spare on the side and top. I have four 6 volt, golf cart batteries and it runs 24 hours without recharging batteries. It gets cold in about two hours, holds a lot more food than the Norcold, produces loads of ice, freezes ice cream, and I sleep at night. If it fails, Home Depot has a $700 replacement. What's not to love? Changing out involved a month of worry planning, wore out a tape measure, and many trips to hardware store to assure me I could do it. When time came, I disconnected the Norcold, slid it out of the space onto a motorcycle lift, removed the doors, and called two friends. It took less than an hour to get out and new one in. Several hours latter, the Frigidaire was hooked up and running. I fussed with the trim on the sides and top and will end up redoing it to make it look nicer, but that does not inhibit the joy of knowing all is well. I should add, several years before replacing the Norcold, the inverter had failed and I had replaced it with a 2000 full sign wave unit which got rid of the worry of destroying some 120volt accessories. It does a wonderful job of recharging the batteries when plugged in to shore power. I am not sure the Frigidaire needs full sign wave, maybe others can answer that question. It does run the Keurig and Whirlpool microwave with no issues.
  16. Sorry about this post, but I would not feel good if I ignored the issue and someone was hurt or worse. You just bypassed a safety switch that was designed to prevent over heating and fires, and there is a history of fires that have destroyed units and had significant impact on lives. I would never take that risk.
  17. I spent many years keeping the Norcold working in our Diplomat. At one time or another, I replaced electric heaters, the main control board, the thermostat and front panel, and several ice makers. Finally, after many nights of getting up to check to make sure it was working, I decided the only way I was going to be comfortable in the RV was to get rid of the worry. I was elated to see the JC compressor but thought all I was doing was replacing another part and the cost was more than a residential unit. The Frigidaire will run 24 hours on the batteries and is always cold. My wife is a great cook and when she stands in front of the refrigerator, with the door open, pulling stuff out for another great meal, I just smile, knowing that thing will maintain good temps. Lots to love and little to worry.
  18. I rode a golf cart through a RV salvage yard. I notice a long line of motor homes that had fires. I asked my driver why so many. he said, 75 percent of those fires were in the refrigerator area. That cured me, after replacing many parts on the Norcold over the years, and having many sleepless nights worrying about a fire. My Whirlpool works great and draws about 55 watts.
  19. My Diplomat has an emergency exit window behind the coach on the drivers side. This is in the slide out. I opened the emergency window and held it open with a rope. I removed the doors on the Norcold and using a fork lift, the unit went out the window. It was replaced by a Whirlpool unit, purchased at Home Depot, that came in the same way the Norcold went out. It fits in the space, without modification to furnace, has much more storage, gets cold faster and stays cold, and can run 24 hours on the inverter with no issues. The whole process took 45 minutes and the help of three good friends. It took a month of planning and many trips to appliance dealers with tape measure to locate the right replacement, but the upside is if it quits, $700 buys a replacement and it will go out and come in the same way, but it is much lighter so two guys can handle it.
  20. On my 2000 Diplomat, there is a port next to the steering column that did not work when plugging in an engine monitor. Found another port inside the driver side panel that did work. Plugged in the monitor and it has worked great for five years.
  21. The electric burners do fail. The four door unit has two burners and I have seen the wires burn off at the point where the burners are attached. Also, inside the control card there is a fuse that may burn out. I have had to replace all of these at one time or another, finally gave up and replaced the whole refrigerator and do not worry about fires.
  22. I changed the motor on mine without pulling the whole unit out. It was a little time consuming, but not difficult. There were several bearings, the motor runs two squirrel cage fans. Access the unit from outside and lift the black plastic cover to gain access. You have to use a little care as you get into it, there is a sail switch which tells the control unit the fan is producing air movement, and make sure you label the wires so you can put it back together. There are several Youtube videos that are very good. Greg 2000 Diplomat
  23. If this problem started after you replaced all of the batteries I would start there. Check the cables to make sure they are still good. Check to make sure they are wired correctly. Check the cut off switch. There may be a circuit breaker issue as well.
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