Aviatorkev Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 We have returned from our first trip in new Chausson Flash 610, Transit base, to find the control panel will not switch on. (The control panel and fridge were on and working when we set off for return journey). The dealer phone help has been helpful, (about 5 calls so far) suggesting a fuse from leisure battery to distribution box (cbe ds300tr, panel- pc180tr). I have checked with (mmeter) 10 fuses in box, 2 fuses hanging below box (probably solar panel) and 2 five A with 2 fifty Amp fuses in white boxes. I cannot find any in line fuses under the passenger seat from the leisure battery! Both batteries are fully charged. In desperation I have connected to ehu and managed to switch panel on and it works until I disconnect the ehu, then panel goes off, then I reconnect ehu and cannot switch panel on!! (14.2 volts showing across terminals of distribution box). Can the panel be reset? I will try ehu again today and it may switch on ? I will also start checking fuses in the 3 transit boxes, 2 of which were a bit elusive to find yesterday. Any helpful suggestions would be appreciated - thank you. The Dealer cannot fit us in for repair for about 2 weeks - appalling service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviatorkev Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 Just a significant update as the control panel is now working on ehu . It does not work on 12 volts and so it appears a fuse may be responsible but I cannot find it! I wonder if it could be a relay problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Sorry but I would not take the 2 weeks wait from the dealer as an acceptable answer with a brand new MH. I would phone up and say I am on my way and will not leave until the problem is sorted. There attitude is not what you expect when you pay this kind of money for a product. Tell them the alternative is you will find a local caravan or auto electrician to fix it and send them the bill. My opinion only! Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviatorkev Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 Problem solved? After complaining I took it to Dealers who checked 'all' wiring. No faulty fuses or components found but after they checked it everything works correctly!! So a bad connection somewhere could have been the problem? Next week we will keep fingers crossed on next trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviatorkev Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 The problem occurred again and was traced to a bad connection in the negative battery in-line blade connector.! The 'manufacturer" had crimped the connector over the black insulation so that only a small contact area provided a poor connection which failed after two years!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monique.hubrechtsgm Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Chausson is unable to write a proper user manual. But they have a proper large format electric circuit diagram. They use CBE mostly. In case of solar be sure that your mentioned control panel MUST BE ON. In case of the ford transit now not sure how they fit it. If it is under the seat you have a problem. fiat ducato uses a pull out tray but still you have to use some tool to pull out fuses.Have them always whit you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanb Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Thanks for the update. Much appreciated. I am sceptical as to why an inline blade connector was used in the leisure battery (B2) negative. A manufacturing convenience perhaps? In any event the standard of crimping was far below what may reasonably be expected. A good look around at other high current circuits for any signs of overheating may be worthwhile? Alan (I have recently discovered a faulty crimp on the 12V power connection to the fridge in my 11 year old PVC.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandncaravan Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 AlanB, it is possible the fuse is in a Cable that is normally regarded as a UK 'Negative Coloured' cable, like Black or Blue, but on that vehicle the actual cable may be used as a 'positive' feed. Continental built vehicles often use Black or Blue for 'Positive' and Brown for Negative causing confusion. We suggest the OP takes a good look at the Battery clamps for marking of either + or P to identify the Positive circuit and put some Red Insulation Tape over the cable at the battery clamp end to help ensure they are never connected to the battery the wrong way around in the future as very expensive damage may result? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanb Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 aandncaravan - 2017-08-06 3:42 PM AlanB, it is possible the fuse is in a Cable that is normally regarded as a UK 'Negative Coloured' cable, like Black or Blue, but on that vehicle the actual cable may be used as a 'positive' feed. Continental built vehicles often use Black or Blue for 'Positive' and Brown for Negative causing confusion. That's a good point Allan. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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