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Subject: Amp meters


Author:
Walt Coles
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Date Posted: 06/ 23/ 02, 4:55pm

The engine amp meter does not work on my 83FC. Before I tear apart the dashboard to check the meter, I thought that I would look at the wiring connections at the shunt. However, I cannot find the shunt. Does anyone know where it is? While on the subject of amp meters, what are the amp meter and relay for in the generator transfer switch compartment under the bench seat next to the step well.

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[> Subject: Re: Amp meters


Author:
Jeff Miller
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Date Posted: 06/ 24/ 02, 5:44am

My shunt is below the throttle pedal, mounted to the L. side of the frame. I have heard from several people that their shunt is in the forward end of the battery compartment.

The ammeter in the transfer-switch compartment tells you how much the battery chargers are charging the coach batteries.

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[> Subject: Re: Amp meters


Author:
Eric Johnson
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Date Posted: 07/ 1/ 02, 2:13pm

We have an 84 FC and the shunt is located on the back wall of our battery compartment. Hope this helps.

We had some kind of short in this shunt wiring that rendered it useless. Some components turned molten and ended up on the floor of the battery compartment. I haven't figured out how to fix it yet but watch the battery voltage to make sure the alternator is keeping the charge up while we are on the road or the charger while we are parked.

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[> Subject: Re: Amp meters


Author:
Steve Anderson
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Date Posted: 07/ 8/ 02, 1:54pm

Walt, did you ever find the answer to your Ampmeter problem? I have the same problem on my 79 Bird. I have located the shunt, it looks as if my guage is bad.
Steve Anderson
79 35 FC 3208T

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