Voltage leaks (how to find?) - VW Camper Family2024-03-29T14:45:46Zhttp://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/forum/topics/voltage-leaks-how-to-find?commentId=4450389%3AComment%3A27518&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=nohello- i am an electrician,hi…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2011-04-01:4450389:Comment:275182011-04-01T02:45:28.274Zcharlie cintronhttp://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/charliecintron
hello- i am an electrician,hi/voltage commercial/industrial buildings. hook up a voltmeter to the battery[vehicle ignition off, and NOT running],,,read the voltage, then pull OFF one fuse at a time,,,when the voltage changes, [goes up a volt], there is your problem. isolate that fuse, find out what it serves, then you have the culprit. usually a wire in that circuit grounded/shorted]..i hope this helps...its cheaper than taking it in...2nd shot is to test the battery/alternator. but this 1st…
hello- i am an electrician,hi/voltage commercial/industrial buildings. hook up a voltmeter to the battery[vehicle ignition off, and NOT running],,,read the voltage, then pull OFF one fuse at a time,,,when the voltage changes, [goes up a volt], there is your problem. isolate that fuse, find out what it serves, then you have the culprit. usually a wire in that circuit grounded/shorted]..i hope this helps...its cheaper than taking it in...2nd shot is to test the battery/alternator. but this 1st test is easier than removing parts.....[veedubyuh82, at youtube] Try turning your on lights, 4…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2011-03-29:4450389:Comment:264052011-03-29T03:10:13.558ZBill Witzhttp://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/BillWitz
<p>Try turning your on lights, 4 ways radio ect . Run the engine a low rpm and fast rpm measure volatge. make sure cables are clean and tight.Is it amaintance free battery? If not, check water level if you can see the cells ( water below cells)it may be junk. take it in and get it tested. If you have 14v with engine on with out any accessores on you could have a draw.</p>
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<p>Bill Witz 84 westy tiico "Old Paint"</p>
<p>Try turning your on lights, 4 ways radio ect . Run the engine a low rpm and fast rpm measure volatge. make sure cables are clean and tight.Is it amaintance free battery? If not, check water level if you can see the cells ( water below cells)it may be junk. take it in and get it tested. If you have 14v with engine on with out any accessores on you could have a draw.</p>
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<p>Bill Witz 84 westy tiico "Old Paint"</p> Bill?tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2011-03-28:4450389:Comment:266022011-03-28T20:51:21.633ZDharma Vanhttp://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/Erwinestigarribia
Bill?
Bill? Dharma Van said:
reverse fash…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2011-03-28:4450389:Comment:263042011-03-28T20:19:30.994ZBill Witzhttp://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/BillWitz
<br></br><br></br><cite>Dharma Van said:</cite>
<blockquote><div>reverse fashion? not sure how. My solar system keeps my aux battery 100% charged constantly. It's the starting battery that looses juice after 3-4 days. My solar controller can charge two batteries so I put a second charge on the starting battery this weekend. With a full battery charged by the solar panel, after driving it I lose some charge (25%) on the starting battery. I think my alternator is dead, I just replaced the voltage…</div>
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<br/><br/><cite>Dharma Van said:</cite>
<blockquote><div>reverse fashion? not sure how. My solar system keeps my aux battery 100% charged constantly. It's the starting battery that looses juice after 3-4 days. My solar controller can charge two batteries so I put a second charge on the starting battery this weekend. With a full battery charged by the solar panel, after driving it I lose some charge (25%) on the starting battery. I think my alternator is dead, I just replaced the voltage controller. When the van runs, I measure the voltage on the starting battery and it goes up to 14 volts so I assume its charging via the alternator. I think I have to test my alternator to see if it's trully putting juice out.</div>
</blockquote> reverse fashion? not sure how…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2011-03-28:4450389:Comment:265022011-03-28T15:43:35.859ZDharma Vanhttp://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/Erwinestigarribia
reverse fashion? not sure how. My solar system keeps my aux battery 100% charged constantly. It's the starting battery that looses juice after 3-4 days. My solar controller can charge two batteries so I put a second charge on the starting battery this weekend. With a full battery charged by the solar panel, after driving it I lose some charge (25%) on the starting battery. I think my alternator is dead, I just replaced the voltage controller. When the van runs, I measure the voltage on the…
reverse fashion? not sure how. My solar system keeps my aux battery 100% charged constantly. It's the starting battery that looses juice after 3-4 days. My solar controller can charge two batteries so I put a second charge on the starting battery this weekend. With a full battery charged by the solar panel, after driving it I lose some charge (25%) on the starting battery. I think my alternator is dead, I just replaced the voltage controller. When the van runs, I measure the voltage on the starting battery and it goes up to 14 volts so I assume its charging via the alternator. I think I have to test my alternator to see if it's trully putting juice out. Did your battery problems sta…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2011-03-27:4450389:Comment:260022011-03-27T05:42:58.619Zbusbosshttp://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/busboss
Did your battery problems start after your aux install? Sounds like it to me from your description and timing of the problem. You may have to retrace and double check your wiring for the aux. Sounds like you've got at least one pair of wires installed in a reverse fashion.
Did your battery problems start after your aux install? Sounds like it to me from your description and timing of the problem. You may have to retrace and double check your wiring for the aux. Sounds like you've got at least one pair of wires installed in a reverse fashion.