Igglepiggle Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Hi Newbie here, just purchased a ford autosleeper Pollensa, all good and only issue is I can’t work out what this switch and led are for! Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igglepiggle Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 Pic attached I hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Picture posting has always been an issue on here, maybe try a smaller size, under 100kb? Meanwhile if you descridbe where the switch is and what it looks like maybe someone will know? There is also a very good Autosleepers Owners Forum (ASOF). http://www.autosleeper-ownersforum.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igglepiggle Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 Thanks for your help. I’ve managed to make it smaller and attach it now. It’s in my second post above. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanb Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Looking at the switch, it could be a three position one, as neither end of the rocker appears to be raised more than the other. The only after market fitting that springs to mind that would use such a switch, is a heated seat, but I think that is not very probable. Further my PVC has two similar looking LED indicators in the cab. One is the step "OUT" indicator, and the other is for the after market alarm. The position of the switch suggests that it is not readibly visible when the cab door is closed, so that would suggest a control for an alarm. The above are only given as suggestions for further investigation, and may be completely wrong. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 And here is the pic... Does not look original so try contacting the previous owner, their address will be on the V5C (log book). Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul2 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Hi Do you have an alarm? I have a switch in that place on my fiat x250 and it's for the strikeback alarm cycle loop (an aftermarket alarm system). Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billggski Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Those two lines on the plastic look like rather amateur marks for cutting the hole, so the previous owner may have done a diy job, if you carefully prise the switch out you can what colour the wires are and how many. Then you could trace these back to a fuse box and look for added wires. If they are "piggy backed" with Scotchlocks, get them fitted properly. As a Land Rover owner the bane of my life is PO (previous owner) "improvements". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igglepiggle Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 It’s a 3way sprung switch. The LED is wired into the switch. The only alarm and immobiliser as far a I know is the standard factor fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmold Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Did Transits have alarm as standard? Auto-sleepers didn't fit them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 By three position switch do you mean central off and up or down both on with the light illuminted? Have you removed the switch, or clambered up behind the dash, to see how the wiring is and where it goes, what thickness cables are used? It may be that whatever it was is no longer but the switch remains rather than leave a hole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Could it be a remote switch for the electric step, one way for out the other for in, with the warning light showing when the step is extended? Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanb Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Keithl - 2018-06-30 1:31 PM Could it be a remote switch for the electric step, one way for out the other for in, with the warning light showing when the step is extended? Keith. A normal step switch has two independent changeover contacts, and a minimum of four external connections, supply +ve & -ve plus two wires to the step motor. Further the indicator light will be connected to an ignition controlled supply, and switched in the negative lead by the step limit switch. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanb Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Billggski - 2018-06-30 8:12 AM ......................... If they are "piggy backed" with Scotchlocks, get them fitted properly. As a Land Rover owner the bane of my life is PO (previous owner) "improvements". Billggski, You seem to have an aversion to Insulation Displacement Connectors (IDCs) or "Scotchlok" connectors. I would not recommend them for power circuits, but they are useful when tapping into existing circuits for a low current sigmal. Further it is possible to remove them without damaging the wire by more than two narrow nicks in the insulation, which could be protected with a piece of tape. You mention getting the wires fitted properly, but what alternative means of connection do you suggest? Cutting the original wire and either soldering or crimping are often difficult in cramped locations. Modern vehicle fuseboards do not permit the easy addition of new connections. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyishuk Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 paul2 - 2018-06-29 10:49 PM Hi Do you have an alarm? I have a switch in that place on my fiat x250 and it's for the strikeback alarm cycle loop (an aftermarket alarm system). Paul Our Rapido had similar fitting. Our switch was "hidden / inoperable " when the door was closed. If that is the case, I would suggest that it is some form af alarm override or control. If you take a look at the rear of the mhome underneath you may find a socket similar to a trailer socket mounted on the chassis or floor. This would be the socket for the plug for the alarm loop cited above. Rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletguy Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 paulmold - 2018-06-30 1:00 PM Did Transits have alarm as standard? Auto-sleepers didn't fit them. No...only an immobiliser. I have an after market Thatcham alarm fitted to my van but it's worth mentioning if left activated for a few days without the van moving, it sucks no end of power from the battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igglepiggle Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 My Motorhome did originally have a tow bar fitted, most of it has now been removed. So it could be something to do with the tow bar electrics. I’ll have to dig deeper and try and follow the wires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billggski Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Then it could be to switch off the reversing sensors if you are towing or carrying bikes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakaleg Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Do you have electric windows? could it be to open the windows when the ignition key is removed? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 My inclination would be to accept that if it ain't broke why fix it! Or you could try removing the live feed from the switch, insulate it, and see what does not work that did - if anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igglepiggle Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 So I’ve taken a look underneath. Pics attached Any ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Nope! Have you checked to see which are live - and that loose connector could do will covering up even if it is not live in case it becomes live and touches something it shouldn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Igglepiggle - 2018-07-01 7:39 PM So I’ve taken a look underneath. Pics attached Any ideas If you convert your photo to a .jpg (not .jpeg) it will appear automatically... Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 And the crossed wires on the outer terminals are typical of a polarity reversal switch, ie one way for in the other for out, etc, etc... The loose white wire and connector will have come off the front left unused terminal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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