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Subject: Re: 1986 PT38 Electrical Quirks, Etc.

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Bob Dilks

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Date Posted: 09/ 24/ 01, 7:27pm
In reply to: Kevin McKeown 's message, "1986 PT38 Electrical Quirks, Etc." on 09/ 24/ 01, 3:09pm

Here are some guess answers to your questions:

#1 - rear landing lights and back up lights have been turned on by the security light switch in the bedroom - bulbs are probably burned out from continuous operation - turn off security light switch before fooling with the bulbs.
#2 - you wont get shore water unless your "Tank Fill" switch in the utility bay is turned off. I cannot understand why you have not seen water running from the fresh water tank overflow if the "Tank Fill" switch has been left on. Water has to get into the tank somehow, and the Sporlan valve (solenoid) operated by the "Tank Fill" switch cannot have failed in both the open and closed positions simultaneously.
#3 - probably - BB has different lights for various years.
#4 - call Dometic at 800/544-4881, but you probably need a new refrigerator.
#5 - the squirrel cage blower in the engine compartment was manufactured in England and cost a princely sum when new. From the start the fans had bearing problems and ran down the batteries when stopped without shore power. Most owners I know have abandoned fan repairs and operation. You can add a pair of electric radiator fans to the battery access door if you like.

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