Help. Batteries? Engine? God???

[Jamesh]

I don't think she wanted to say where she was because she stole some eggs and drives a geist!!

Only joking!

Cheers James

 

[scally]

Did you get your electrics sorted movan ?.

 

[pappajohn]

My link through the split relay is starter almost size

Then you, or a previous owner, have upgraded it.
A 30a relay, which is a standard split charge relay only need a wire capable of carrying 30a or the relay will burn out .
Probably 6mmsq will be sufficient...starter cable is maybe 35mm.
Most manufacturers use the thinnest they can get away with...2.5mm to 4mm at best

 

[Sandancers]

Then you, or a previous owner, have upgraded it.
A 30a relay, which is a standard split charge relay only need a wire capable of carrying 30a or the relay will burn out .
Probably 6mmsq will be sufficient...starter cable is maybe 35mm.
Most manufacturers use the thinnest they can get away with...2.5mm to 4mm at best

How does the size of the wire into the split charge unit cause the relay to burn out ? If there is a fault in the circuit then the fuse should be of the right size to protect all parts of the circuit.

 

[IanFraser]

I’m no auto electrician but over 40 years of driving anytime I’ve had a battery that seems ok but can suddenly appear dead eg. Been sitting a couple weeks then struggles or doesn’t start or cold affects it similarly there’s a duff battery cell. Replacement battery solved problem every time. I’ve no idea how leisure batteries play into your scenario, anytime I’ve electrics problems I go to my friendly very knowledgeable auto electrician for advice/repair.

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[KimSteve]

Help. None of this makes sense.

Before I go on and on can you tell me something. If the engine is running.. (I have an engine, 2 leisure batteries quite new, 2 solar panels, a battery master)......... and a garage man puts a multimeter or whatever it's called on the engine b, and checks and says if battery receiving powerand says, therefore, 'No. You don't need a new engine battery, it' s good and receiving power. And I say, 'Yes. But it' s receiving power from leisure battery I think cos panel indicator flashing that leisure batteries are GIVING OUT 6.3 V.! '

He says,' Oh, I know nothing about leisure batteries. '

What is your advice/info re engine battery problem, not the man.

The engine battery intermitently is dead as a dodo. No chugging. Then after several attempts its starts.

Sometimes it seems connected to gas flint!!! Or sat nav plugged in!! But not always.

After driving 8 hours, the readings on both sets of batteries are about 13.1 then the engine battery drops quickly and the leisure tops it up.

Overnight, they both drop to 12.5/4 but now (cloudy day) they're up again to 13.1.

Don't forget no tve, etc., just phone charger and occasionally Dongle.

Please don't tell me what to do like disconnect the the red wivwot and split the green dingdong and push wire into the wotsapop... I won't have a clue. Sorry.

Can you just tell me BASICALLY what you think is causing the problem. Really appreciate it if you're still with me up to the end of post. X

Is there a switch in the cab to run domestics on leisure only? you should not leave the car battery running the domestics, other than that I agree with previous it's a dying car battery.

 

[the1andonly]

Without some precise Knowledge its guesswork. A VSR split charge relay can end up charging SB from LB. The simplest options as allready stated is to disconnect the LB and add a second earth with a jump lead.
or is already sorted or waiting for attention somewhere?

 

[MitchandJenny]

Hi Joy.
The Big Earth lead that goes to the Chassis (usually found in the engine compartment) can sometimes give the intermittent symptoms you are experiencing ….
Just something simple for you to check..
Not trying to confuse you xx
The worst that can happen is that you have to ring the Gnomes of Zurich and buy a new engine battery…
There HAS to be someone savvy on here within 50 miles of you !?!?
Good luck flower.
Mitch. X

 

[movan]

Did you get your electrics sorted movan ?.

Hi Joy.
The Big Earth lead that goes to the Chassis (usually found in the engine compartment) can sometimes give the intermittent symptoms you are experiencing ….
Just something simple for you to check..
Not trying to confuse you xx
The worst that can happen is that you have to ring the Gnomes of Zurich and buy a new engine battery…
There HAS to be someone savvy on here within 50 miles of you !?!?
Good luck flower.
Mitch. X

Thank you. I am static at the moment but have had private messages of people who can help and will be sorted once I am on the move again.

Can't begin to tell you all how much I appreciate your help and various opinions. All in my learning curve.

See you on the road soon all. Xx

 

[Nanniemate]

It must be catching my van is off now . It has started smoking and loosing power hope it's not the head gasket. But Heater's are working they used to stop if it was head gasket. The smoke is black and she is drinking fuel like a cheap tart in weatherspons. As long as she gets me to silkcuts Halloween bash she can be lowloadered home

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[Riverbankannie]

It must be catching my van is off now . It has started smoking and loosing power hope it's not the head gasket. But Heater's are working they used to stop if it was head gasket. The smoke is black and she is drinking fuel like a cheap tart in weatherspons. As long as she gets me to silkcuts Halloween bash she can be lowloadered home

Oh no. Hope all is well for the weekend.

 

[Landy Andy]

It must be catching my van is off now . It has started smoking and loosing power hope it's not the head gasket. But Heater's are working they used to stop if it was head gasket. The smoke is black and she is drinking fuel like a cheap tart in weatherspons. As long as she gets me to silkcuts Halloween bash she can be lowloadered home

What colour smoke?
if drinking fuel and black smoke it could be your MAF sensor.

 

[Nanniemate]

Hi people I am away with van. So it will be fine. For the weekend should get there tomorrow evening the not moving all weekend to head home. Not really looked yet. Landy Andy very black. But when cruising very little bit on a hill or when the engine needs to work out it comes. But not enough to get pulled over as dangerous. No noises and the temperature is holding perfect. And the heaters are working that why l am questioning the head gasket. Will research MAF .thanks

 

[Richard n Ann]

Hi people I am away with van. So it will be fine. For the weekend should get there tomorrow evening the not moving all weekend to head home. Not really looked yet. Landy Andy very black. But when cruising very little bit on a hill or when the engine needs to work out it comes. But not enough to get pulled over as dangerous. No noises and the temperature is holding perfect. And the heaters are working that why l am questioning the head gasket. Will research MAF .thanks

Dirty injectors, I was told once by a diesel specialist years ago.. But nowadays also caused by having the turbo and pump turned up too much.

 

[TheBig1]

Hi people I am away with van. So it will be fine. For the weekend should get there tomorrow evening the not moving all weekend to head home. Not really looked yet. Landy Andy very black. But when cruising very little bit on a hill or when the engine needs to work out it comes. But not enough to get pulled over as dangerous. No noises and the temperature is holding perfect. And the heaters are working that why l am questioning the head gasket. Will research MAF .thanks

The MAF sensor is attached to the air filter. Unclip the wire, undo 2 screws and it pulls out. If it is dirty and black, give it a clean with solvent spray, wipe the dirt off and dry it and refit. If the problem disappears when you do this, problem solved, if it improves but not fully, fit a new sensor for about £20 off ebay

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[Landy Andy]

Hi people I am away with van. So it will be fine. For the weekend should get there tomorrow evening the not moving all weekend to head home. Not really looked yet. Landy Andy very black. But when cruising very little bit on a hill or when the engine needs to work out it comes. But not enough to get pulled over as dangerous. No noises and the temperature is holding perfect. And the heaters are working that why l am questioning the head gasket. Will research MAF .thanks

Sounds like mine was. I got it plugged in a MAF failure was on system. Fitted new MAF at £100. Smoke much better, less fuel and no fault logged any more. (Mines a 250 Ducato). Simple case of missreading airflow so it adds too much fuel.

 

[mitzimad]

unplug the maf then it will run of the generic map see if it improves

 

[Landy Andy]

unplug the maf then it will run of the generic map see if it improves

I’d be concerned that trying that may bring up a warning light that you may then have to pay to get cleared. But don’t know.

 

[Portland]

Motorhomes!! a problem a day is the usual way