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  • Motor Won’t Start 99 Prevost Royale

    Posted by Mike on September 24, 2021 at 10:05 am

    Hey Guy’s need help. I have a 99 Prevost Royale with 197k miles on it, and went to start it this am and it made a loud pop. Went to rear of the coach and there was a huge cloud of smoke in engine compartment seemed to be around the air filter area. Any suggestions as to what my problem is? Now it won’t turn over. It’s a Detroit 60

    Thanks for your help!

    Mike

    Billy replied 5 years ago 10 Members · 10 Replies
  • 10 Replies
  • Dick

    Member
    September 24, 2021 at 12:32 pm

    Check the starter

  • Roscoeapproved

    Member
    September 24, 2021 at 1:12 pm

    Check the chassis batteries. You might have had a battery explode.


    Jeff and Lindsay

    91 Marathon XL
  • Jon

    Member
    September 24, 2021 at 10:31 pm

    Mike , I’m thinking battery also . Remove the 3 bolts that cover the battery s and take a peek . I think if you hear it inside the bus it must have been pretty loud . Be sure to wear glasses . Hope it is something simple .

  • Mike

    Member
    September 26, 2021 at 1:11 pm

    Okay, thanks for the suggestions. Will check them out!

    Wonderful support group!

    Thanks Again!

    Mike

  • Bob

    Member
    September 26, 2021 at 2:00 pm

    Okay, it was a battery!

    Thanks Again!

  • ORVILLE

    Member
    September 26, 2021 at 3:24 pm

    Battery exploded? Pictures? Only one? Who manufactured? Any idea how old?

  • Bill

    Member
    September 26, 2021 at 4:51 pm

    Yes one battery Exploded Sep. 2016 Exide 31XHD( 5 years old)! Need 4 New! Glad it did it on start-up in shop and not on a trip!

    Thanks!

    Mike


    2005 XL Thompson Coach

    Rarely tow anything behind us.

    Sold: 1993 Liberty that we loved for 12 years.
  • Daniel

    Member
    September 26, 2021 at 6:08 pm

    I had that happen after racing all week at Sebring. I was so tired I didn’t even get upset. Just laughed it off and got a battery in the morning just to get me home. Replaced with all new Lifelines.

    Bill III

  • Billy

    Member
    September 26, 2021 at 6:32 pm

    Mike: get the NAPA discount app on your phone through AITA. I think there’s a link on the PC Forum. Then buy the NAPA top of the line Legend batteries. Replace all four chassis batteries.

  • Archived

    Member
    September 26, 2021 at 10:44 pm

    Okay, thanks for the info Dick!

    Mike

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