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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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switches not working

Need help, I have a 1997 E450 shuttle bus that I converted to a food truck Today I went out and cranked it up and went to open the side door but it wouldnt open then I tried the fan switch none of the switches work the gauge for the battery and air suspension dont work either is there a master fuse or wire that may be loose. Generally when I crank it a buzzer comes on for the air leveling till it builds up 60psi even that buzzer doesnt go off.
I would appreciate any advice
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 10:53 PM
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Check all your fuses.
 
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Still need help, I checked the fuses under the hood and also upfront in the cab
Need help, I have a 1997 E450 shuttle bus that I converted to a food truck Today I went out and cranked it up and went to open the side door but it wouldnt open then I tried the fan switch none of the switches work the gauge for the battery and air suspension dont work either is there a master fuse or wire that may be loose. Generally when I crank it a buzzer comes on for the air leveling till it builds up 60psi even that buzzer doesnt go off.
I would appreciate any advice
thanks
 
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Does the bus start and run?

Generally on conversions a separate circuit breaker is used to run the back area electrical. Is there a separate battery in the back or did you tie everything to the main batteries? More information is needed to help on this one.
 
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thanks Jim,
found the problem, on the stepup as you get into the drivers seat there is a switch that cuts power to all of the inside of the bus, but still allows the bus to crank. My kids must have hit it the other night. Thanks again
 
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