Motorhome/auto electrician

Paulou replied on 17/12/2021 15:56

Posted on 17/12/2021 15:56

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a mobile electrician with motorhome experience in the West Midlands area?

My Fiat Ducato won't even produce any lights on the dashboard even though the vehicle battery is pushing out 12V.

My suspicion is the immobilizer/alarm but as the vehicle won't start i can't take it anywhere for inspection.

Thanks

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SeasideBill replied on 17/12/2021 16:40

Posted on 17/12/2021 16:40

Sorry, can’t help with electrician but if your battery is charged (should be nearer 12.8v) I’d suggest you check  the earth battery terminal - give it a wiggle to see if the connection is bad. If the immobiliser is faulty the engine will usually turn over, but not start.

 

young thomas replied on 17/12/2021 21:43

Posted on 17/12/2021 21:43

As Bill says, 'pushing out 12v' is a long way from a healthy battery, in fact it's knackered if it's really 12.0v...

het a decent charger on it for a couple of days and then test the resting voltage.

full for lead acid is 12.6-12.8

EmilysDad replied on 17/12/2021 22:23

Posted on 17/12/2021 21:43 by young thomas

As Bill says, 'pushing out 12v' is a long way from a healthy battery, in fact it's knackered if it's really 12.0v...

het a decent charger on it for a couple of days and then test the resting voltage.

full for lead acid is 12.6-12.8

Posted on 17/12/2021 22:23

but even with a 'flat' battery of 12.0v you'd expect the dash lights to light up

SeasideBill replied on 17/12/2021 22:32

Posted on 17/12/2021 22:23 by EmilysDad

but even with a 'flat' battery of 12.0v you'd expect the dash lights to light up

Posted on 17/12/2021 22:32

Yes, hence my suggestion to check the earth connection.

Amesford replied on 18/12/2021 01:12

Posted on 18/12/2021 01:12

Why not buy one of those diagnostic scanners they are fairly cheap that should show the codes for any faults 

Amesford replied on 18/12/2021 11:30

Posted on 18/12/2021 09:00 by young thomas

Earth strap issues very common, good shout.

Posted on 18/12/2021 11:30

If you want to check the earth strap if you have some jump leads connect the black lead to negative battery terminal and the other to some unpainted part of the bodywork 

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