1994 Fleetwood FLAIR, won't start after installing new main battery

flair · Sep 22, 2015

1994 Fleetwood FLAIR, won't start after installing new main battery.

Main battery died. Installed new one. Won't start. Turns over great. Can utilize 'boost' switch for reserve battery assistance. FINALLY checked some fuses. ONE 5 amp was blown on front panel under hood (think it was IGN fuse). We thought GREAT! probably to fuel pump or such! noproblem.. should start NOWww! - - - NO GO.

Seems like it is getting gas to carb. (lots of smell/moisture there). Gas only 6 months old with Stabile. Added HEET just in case! (back in MO now) Checked for mouse nest early on.

ANY other fusible links or switches I should check?? Anything REAL obvious that one of you has run into AFTER replacing battery, blowing fuse, then ..??

thanks for your time and ideas! (hate to call a tow just for THIS)

cgmartin · Sep 22, 2015

When was the last time you started it prior to the battery change? Any other modifications/changes? Can you test for a spark?

scottydl · Sep 22, 2015

This happened to me early on in our motorhome experience, and the problem was that the ignition module was shot. It was not providing any spark. It was an aftermarket system that "advances" the spark supposedly for better economy. Once I got in there (top down from the doghouse cover) and re-routed the ignition & spark plug wires to bypass the ignition module... the engine fired right up.

beaverfever · Sep 22, 2015

were there any arc's or sparks while changing the battery?

Gary RV_Wizard · Sep 22, 2015

The three basics: gas, air, spark. You seem to be getting gas, and air is rarely bad enough for a no-start, so I would check spark next.

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