Funster101

Good news. Had a mobile repair technician come out. He ran diagnostics and found that the engine wasn't starting because the fuel actuator had thrown an error code. The engine firmware will not let the engine start until the code is cleared. After the code was cleared the beast fired right up and ran perfectly at high and normal idle. Technician tells me the standard procedure for codes that occur only once is to ignore. If it does hit again, he'll replace the actuator. The key here is the technician has all the very expensive diagnostic equipment to interface with the engine electronics to read and reset fault information. Don't see how the problem could have been resolved without the proper equipment.

Thanks to all who replied. I had decided to park the problem till after the holidays. Next week I plan to call around to see if I can find a mobile mechanic who'll trek up here from Las Vegas to diagnose & fix the problem. If that doesn't wash, will have to work on getting the rig towed down to the Cummins dealer. As to airing up, there's a standard male air fitting in the rear of the engine compartment. I've used it for airing up tires and doing a quick air dump. Seems I could connect a hose from my big NAPA compressor and pressurize brakes and suspension. Any problems with doing that?

Due to unexpected (and tragic) circumstances my Safari Sahara has been parked for about 16 months with a near full fuel tank. I run both engines in the coach once a month. Last Thursday the main engine shut down and will not restart. When cranking, the "low fuel" light on the dash goes on. Fuel gauge reads between 3/4 and half. And the generator would shut down if the fuel level drops below quarter tank. Problem may be the main engine fuel pump, but I suspect the fuel has gone bad and is clogging the fuel path. Any suggestions on how to go about getting the coach fixed? How could it be towed to a shop if I can't get the air pressure up to release the brakes? Is such a repair something a mobile diesel mechanic could/would take on?