98 700SX
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I have a 2001 Harney Coach Works Riata and last week we went camping and lost heat in the RV. The furnace makes a clicking noise when I turn on the thermostat so I can tell something is trying to happen. I started to open the panel to get to the furnace, but decided to check the A/C as well, it also clicks, but nothing happens. Any ideas? I need to go camping this weekend.
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Fishinghat
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I'll guess and suggest to look to see if your battery is charged up and connections are tight. Low 12 volt power could cause the relays to not function correctly. Since you're connected to shore power (you tried the A/C), your converter/inverter should keep the battery charged up, so I'm not sure what else to suggest to check. Good luck.
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bluwtr49
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Had a similiar thing happen when I picked up my coach at the dealer after service. A/C just clicked and nothing happened. Turned out the coach power switch was turned off.
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rgatijnet1
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Possibly a thermostat issue if they both go through the same unit.
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Branson in Tucson
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Try taking the Thermostat cover off and look and clean the contacts. I had similar problem and just removed the fuse and put it back in and it all worked. Some time dust gets in there.
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98 700SX
Anchorage, AK
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Thanks for the replies, I'll check out the thermostat after work. Thing about the thermostat is that there are two, one in front and one in back. There is only one furnace, so I'm thinking there are two thermostats to control the temp in front or back, but I assume whichever one is set higher will control the overall temp in the coach? I could be wrong.
I also replaced the batteries this spring, the water heater and stove both work fine, so I'm sure it's not gas.
I'll take apart both thermostats after work and see if that helps.
Any other ideas?
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98 700SX
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OK, thermostats are good, A/C does work front and rear.
It almost seems like the fan is out on the furnace, but the local RV Service tech doesn't think so. I can't get in until Monday for him to check it out, and I'm leaving after work tomorrow.
Any ideas?
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crasster
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Confused, the A/C does work completely or does it click?
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98 700SX
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It works completely front and rear. When I turn it to furnace, I hear a click under the stove where the furnace is located, but no fan. I can adjust the thermostat and hear a click in the furnace as well.
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khahuna
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I've got a 2000 Riata. Had a similar problem a few years ago. Open the engine cover ... on the panel at the foot of the bed are several electrical connections and fuses ... there are three 125 amp buse fuses ... take an ohm meter and make sure one or all are not blown. I had to special order the correct size fuse but if there is a car stereo shop near you they sell fuses that will work. They are larger (200 Amp I found) but you at least will have heat till you get the correct size.
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