12v issue, possibly control panel

 
 
 
 
 
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Posted: 08.06.2013  ·  #1
We're having problems with the 12v electrics in the van. Off hook up and without the engine running, it's completely dead. On hook up it is working to a degree - water pump is ok, but lights come on fine but then fade (with a buzz from control unit). Also, when we first turn on the kettle on the 240v, we're getting a buzz from the control unit for a few seconds, but all 240v lights, sockets and fridge are working fine.

Anyone any ideas? Could it be as simple as a fuse, or does it sound like the control panel is knackered? I initially thought it was a battery problem, but there's a brand new energy bull in there now! 98 lmc van if it matters. I don't know much about electrics, so if it's anything above simple I'll be calling someone, bit if it is simple I'll have a go first!

We're heading away in an hour so (on hook up) so we'll survive tonight, but we're supposed to have a night off hook up next weekend, which doesn't look like it'll happen as things stand!


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Re: 12v issue, possibly control panel

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Posted: 08.06.2013  ·  #2
Did you try rebooting the control panel . Cheers Willie.


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Posted: 18.06.2013  ·  #3
It was a fuse, that hadn't totally failed, but wasn't 100% working, and that was messing up the control panel/ charger.


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