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Old 10-18-2014, 08:17 PM   #1
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No power at thermostat

I discovered on my last trip I had no heat. and If I wanted AC I wouldn't have it either. Then I discovered my vent-a-hood wouldn't run either even though the light did. I took the thermostat cover off and found I didn't have power on the 7.5v terminal. I do have ceiling lights, but don't believe they are as bright as they should be. Yes, I checked the fuses with a meter and they are OK. Questions: are there schematics available to trace this lack of power? Or does anyone know where the power comes from to supply the thermostat? Are there hidden fuses other than the ones in the elec. panel?
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Old 10-18-2014, 08:30 PM   #2
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Check your battery


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Old 10-18-2014, 08:41 PM   #3
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Battery, yes I have that on my list and thanks. I hate to start tearing this thing down and find out it was something simple.
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Old 10-19-2014, 02:56 PM   #4
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The Battery checks out ok, next stop,,,the inverter
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Old 10-19-2014, 03:12 PM   #5
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Wouldn't make any sense, but have you tried resetting your GFI circuits? I've seen stranger things happen on a RV.

How about the resettable breaker that is usually located down on the bulkhead wall behind the battery?
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Old 10-19-2014, 05:29 PM   #6
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Thanks for your suggestions: This is what I found to date in case there is someone else looking for answers. The power for the thermostat comes from the dometic AC. I found a 3A fuse there which was blown. I didn't have a 3A fuse so I use the next best size which was a 5A. The AC tried to start, but didn't sound right so I shut it down as the fuse blew at the same time. I suspect (WAG) a start capacitor is the culprit. I'll know more when I take it to my service man who knows what he is doing. more later.

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