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Posted: 07.08.2014  ·  #1
Hi all,
My fridge stopped working on 12 volt this w/end. It is working fine on gas and mains and the ignitor switch is working which tells me that i do have 12 volts going to the fridge. All other electrics are working fine. Prior to stopping it only worked on 12 volt when the engine was running. I have power going to the fridge but it is not being picked up at the switch. I have taken off the switch and it does work when wired direct to the battery with the light and power going off and on. One of the relays supplying power from the battery does not have any power going to the swich side of the relay, so what looks like a power source which is a red and yellow cable from the relay going to the fridge is not giving 12 volts at the fridge. I have checked the relays using the battery and checked for continuity and they are working okay. Does any one have any idea where the problem might be. 🇧🇭

My van is a 1998 swfit kontiki 640


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Posted: 07.08.2014  ·  #2
I'm sure Joh will be able to suggest a solution. Just wait and see he's the expert.


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Posted: 07.08.2014  ·  #3
I hope so Jack the Rev,

A new fifth gear set me back E1,300 this year already.The last thing i need is more expense :(


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Posted: 08.08.2014  ·  #4
Problem with the fridge rectified. I traced back the supply from the relay and found that the cable coming off of the alternator was fractured from the angle that it was entering its male/female connection up to the relay, which in turn was why i had no power at the fuse holder side of the fridge supply. Morale of the story is start at the problem and work back. Also youtube is is a great for tips and information.

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Posted: 08.08.2014  ·  #5
Great news Seamus I'm sure you gave a sigh of relief.


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Posted: 09.08.2014  ·  #7
Massive sigh of relief thanks. As for knowing what you are doing all i can say is peserverence pays off. O-) A tip for any body who is stuck go on to youtube. The amount of info is fantastic :up:


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