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The diesel heater in our Motorhome has always worked perfectly, but now the motor spins when you turn it on but the electric pump won't start. Regards Robert.

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While it is possible the pump has developed a fault it is also possible the pump is not working because something else has gone wrong and a circuit fault or a safety problem is preventing the pump from starting.

Safety is paramount in the design and operation of this type of heater and there is a sequence of things happening inside that must happen or the sequence stops. I am guessing there has to be something happening to ignite the fuel before the pump is allowed to start.

I strongly suggest you take the problem to a specialist...

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Locate the fuse box under the dash panel. Pull the fuses one at a time and inspect. They are very hard to judge if the fuse(s) are blown unless you pull them out to inspect.

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Tank need to be grounded or wire on sending unit on top of tank is disconnect from age.

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Your fan or heater likely shorted out and burned up, causing your one of the main fuses to blow due to the spike in current. You will need to determine what burnt up and replace it before replacing the fuse, or you may create a fire hazard or cause further equipment damage. Also double check any changes to wiring to make sure that everything is hooked up properly.

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  • Posted on Sep 04, 2012

SOURCE: 1993 buick park avenue heater won,t work.checked all fuses an relays

i beleive you did more than that.? you,ll probably find all have a common earth , chech and remove it , clean with a wire brush and replace, also chance the fuse you removed and replacer reguardless of it,s appearence , ensure its put back in the correct location,peter.

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  • Posted on Oct 22, 2012

SOURCE: engine won't start, low delivery of diesel

i belive there is a low oil pressure switch on them which will not allow engie to start until oil pressure comes up as you crank ,wrong oil in engine will cause it not to start

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