stan2315 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 We have a Autocruise Starfire, recently on a long weekend to Crystal Palace we heard a bleeping noise from the rear of the vehicle, not able to stop we carried on to the camp site. Only to find that all the electrics had gone down. It seems that the main Crystal Palace tv tower was to blame. Not knowing what to do, we made a phone call to our suppliers. The responce was, "have you got a screwdriver," if anyone comes up with the same problem all you need to do is take out 4 screws from the control panel lift it out carefully and disconnect the multi pin connecter for a few seconds and then replace it, problem solved. s v p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek500 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 stan2315 - 2007-02-27 5:43 PM Only to find that all the electrics had gone down. It seems that the main Crystal Palace tv tower was to blame. Why? How? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan2315 Posted February 27, 2007 Author Share Posted February 27, 2007 i was informed by the motorvan dealer that the most probable cause was an electical surge from a near by pylon, also it is a know fact that van alarm systems are often affected in this area, this fact supported by our neigbour on the camp site, s v p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docted Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Memo to self: "If using this site remember to wear wellies to ensure that I am not electrocuted by power surge from TV Tower" By the way Stan who are your suppliers I love their line in patter. Docted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Newell Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Actually its not as far fetched as you might think. A significant number of alarms and immobilizers are affected by the radio frequency radiation from mobile phone masts, Subarus apparently have a real problem with them. You park your Suby in all innocence not realising you're within a hundred metres of a mobile phone repeater mast and when you come back to it the beast won't start. Call out your recovery service who, after spending a while trying to fix it, tow you away to a garage where, miraculously the car starts and runs like there was never anything wrong! Most TV masts now also carry microwave dishes for mobile phone and other services. These can sometimes "flood" the area with spurious frequency transmissions causing a variety of problems. Just for once I think the dealer is telling the truth! D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrytraveller Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Similar thing happened to me, parked a newish Ford Mondeo in Oxford high Street and the wireless central locking failed to operate. Drove to local Ford Garage, they said I was the umpteenth to come in with the same problem, and had I parked in Oxford High Street? reprogramming the key fixed the problem. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sax Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Hello All, About 12 to 15 months ago the East Anglian press reported many vehicles having their ECU and general electrics scrambled and providing a financial windfall for a local garage. This was on the coast road between Gt Yarmouth and Cromer. It was caused by an RAF installation (possibly an early warning system) close to the road. I think the problem was short lived and cured by the RAF and after a week or two the story was dropped by the press. The problem certainly happens for various reasons and many people had their vehicles affected. Regards, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan3956 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I had a similar fault occur with my E200 control panel when in France total electrical living quarters shut down with a terrible squealling sound from the panel. I unscrewed the panel and disconnected the plug, On reconnecting it everything worked to my relief. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrytraveller Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Hi Spartan, Sorry to be a bit thick - but what panel is everyone removing and reseating/reconnecting ? Is it something to do with the Habitation distribution unit ? or ECU in the engine? I was hoping someone would be more specific so I wouldn't show my ignorance by asking! Regards Terry :$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnP Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 It has been recognised that the Crystal Palace transmitters have caused some problems with electronics when parked on the CC site over recent years. Terry - The unit referred to is the habitation distribution panel. The 2003 Swift Kontiki which I previously suffered from this and it was a matter of just unscrewing the panel and disconnecting the plug and reconnecting. It would then reset itself and be OK. Also thanks for the hints on fitting Gaslow system. I have now fitted the same and very pleased. No leaks, although I did use 'sealer' on the supply hoses. People who don't like cats were probably mice in a previous life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrytraveller Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Hi JohnP, Thanks for the info, so many weird and unwonderful things happen to the electronics these days! The vehicle manufacturers do warn us of the problems mobile phones can cause with the engine ECU. I wonder if they can also effect your habitation distribution unit? It seems most control units are designed not to be effected by lower frequency sporadic mains spikes, but not enough thought in the design for high frequency RF protection. I am pleased your Gaslow system was installed okay, I find it a real boon as I am sure you do. Regards Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan2315 Posted February 28, 2007 Author Share Posted February 28, 2007 Docted, in reply to your question which supplier do you know who's name begins with B!!! and ends with S!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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