Oggs2008 Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Fiat Ducati 2008. Swift Bolero type. Does the on board battery charger wiring charge the Main Battery directly on does the wiring disappear into the wiring loom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labby Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 I think you will find that the charger/power supply normally goes to the (Nordelecttronica ? ) PSU/fuse board and then out from there to charge the batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oggs2008 Posted March 24, 2023 Author Share Posted March 24, 2023 Would this Electronic box you suggest be stuffed down near the Negative Battery Terminal? Appreciate any more information 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labby Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 It is the power distribution and habitation 12v fuse box unit with both the starter and leisure battery power (and charger 12v power) going to it , it may be marked NE184 or similar and made by Nordelecttronica , it is normally found fitted under habitation seating or in a wardrobe/cupboard. It supplies 12v power to the water pump,lights,fridge,step etc via its separate control panel which may be near/over the entrance door , the power distribution /fuse box also controls mains (when on hook up) and alternator (engine running) charging of leisure and starter batteries in most cases. (The unit could also be a Sargent Electrical made item but it will work in a similar way) What is the problem you are having ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oggs2008 Posted March 25, 2023 Author Share Posted March 25, 2023 Cheers, Am having a problem in understanding if the on board battery charger is working. Symptoms are the LED in the charger when switched on comes on then immediately goes out is the correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labby Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 I think you will find that the LED is a mains on signal and would expect it to remain on . . (is it possible that the hook up cable is incorrectly wired causing reverse polarity ? ). Have a look at www.apuljackelectronics.co.uk , their catalogue / Nord Electtronica section shows many chargers and PSU units which may help you identify what type you have fitted (if they have not been replaced with another make) . They should also be able to help with any repairs or information about your equipment if needed. If your equipment shown is not the same as yours , check the Sargent section , as Swift changed to them around the time of your Motorhome year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Oggs2008 said: Cheers, Am having a problem in understanding if the on board battery charger is working. Symptoms are the LED in the charger when switched on comes on then immediately goes out is the correct? Oggs, do you have a multimeter? If yes then measure the voltage of the battery directly at the terminals then turn on the charger. You should see a rise from around 12.5 or so Volts up to well over 13 Volts when the charger is working. And you saying the LED for mains power implies Nord-Elettronica to me as I don't recall Sargent units having such an LED, just an illuminated red switch for the charger. https://www.apuljackelectronics.co.uk/MANUFACTURERS/Nord-Elettronica-__c-p-0-0-19-55.aspx https://www.apuljackelectronics.co.uk/MANUFACTURERS/Sargent__c-p-0-0-19-58.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oggs2008 Posted March 25, 2023 Author Share Posted March 25, 2023 Cheers gents Your advice is greatly appreciated 👍👍👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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