Bob101 Posted Friday at 13:52 Share Posted Friday at 13:52 Hi l have a 2010 Ducato - Font Vendôme conversion. The electrics in the van have stopped working. However, when l swich on the ignition they work fine. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted Monday at 08:17 Share Posted Monday at 08:17 Hi @Bob101 Are you able to measure the voltage of the habitation battery directly at its terminals? If not does your MH display show the battery voltage? Keith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob101 Posted Monday at 12:47 Author Share Posted Monday at 12:47 Hi Keith I can borrow a multi meter, will that do it? And there is no volt meter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob101 Posted Monday at 13:31 Author Share Posted Monday at 13:31 Just measured the voltage, it is 12.39. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted Monday at 13:40 Share Posted Monday at 13:40 This link is to a 2011 .pdf file containing the Owner's Manual of a Font-Vendome "Le Bel Horizon" model. https://docs.campingcar-infos.com/docs/Font-Vendome (vans)/FontVendome 2011 BelHorizon ManuelUtilisation.pdf The section covering the electrical installation shows a Nordelettronica NE160 control-panel and (like many control panels) has the capability to test the state of charge (voltage) of the starter and habitation batteries. According to Apuljack Electronics, this panel is usually paired with a NE129 fuse-board/distribution unit. https://www.apuljackelectronics.co.uk/Nord-NE129-Fuseboard--NE160-Control-Panel__p-414.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob101 Posted Monday at 13:49 Author Share Posted Monday at 13:49 Thanks Derek, it looks like the one installed. l will take a look and see if l can understand diagram and the information. Hopefully l can make sense of it and find a solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted Monday at 14:05 Share Posted Monday at 14:05 I notice that the Manual advises about the control panel On/Off button. Allows you to turn the control panel On and Off (Note: the system may go into safety mode. Hold the button down for 5 seconds to reset it) I'm doubtful that following the resetting procedure would miraculously fix your problem (which seems very peculiar) but it would be worth trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob101 Posted Monday at 15:56 Author Share Posted Monday at 15:56 No Joy, I have tried all the fuses and the battery there is no power to to control panel, therefore, I cannot try the reset. So It is off to the garage to have my wallet emptied, as soon as i can get an appointment. 😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecal Posted Monday at 16:15 Share Posted Monday at 16:15 Hi Hold on! Have you power to the control panel when you switch on your ignition ? Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labby Posted Monday at 16:53 Share Posted Monday at 16:53 (edited) The wiring layout shown in the handbook shows separate 25 amp fuses near both the leisure and starter battery positive supply sides , are they ok ? Edited Monday at 17:01 by Labby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob101 Posted Monday at 17:22 Author Share Posted Monday at 17:22 Hello Onecal, l do indeed or l did l haven't checked again. Once contact is made the control panel works perfectly. 1 hour ago, onecal said: Hi Hold on! Have you power to the control panel when you switch on your ignition ? Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob101 Posted Monday at 17:26 Author Share Posted Monday at 17:26 Good evening Labby l have checked the fuses l can see. However, in the diagram there is a 25 amp fuse between the leisure battery and control panel l have been unable to identify for sure where it that is. Maybe l have checked it but l cannot be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labby Posted Monday at 18:18 Share Posted Monday at 18:18 Have you checked near the leisure battery positive terminal , it may be in that area . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob101 Posted Monday at 19:05 Author Share Posted Monday at 19:05 (edited) I will check it out tomorrow, lt is a tad dark now, in the afternoon l am free and for them again. I will remove the battery completely and search for it. Thanks for the advice. 2 hours ago, Labby said: The wiring layout shown in the handbook shows separate 25 amp fuses near both the leisure and starter battery positive supply sides , are they ok ? 52 minutes ago, Labby said: Have you checked near the leisure battery positive terminal , it may be in that area . Edited Monday at 19:13 by Bob101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob101 Posted Monday at 19:07 Author Share Posted Monday at 19:07 (edited) 👍 Edited Monday at 19:10 by Bob101 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob101 Posted 1 hour ago Author Share Posted 1 hour ago On 14/10/2024 at 21:05, Bob101 said: I will check it out tomorrow, lt is a tad dark now, in the afternoon l am free and for them again. I will remove the battery completely and search for it. Thanks for the advice. Hi Sorry it took me long to get back to you. I found a fuse blown in a fuse carrier just next to the battery It took me to get another fuse of the right type and amperage. The existing one was 15 amp, it should have been 25 amp apparently according to the wiring diagram, (link supplied by Derek Uzzell) so I hope this is the end of my problem thanks for your help and everyone else who pointed me in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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