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Battery boost switch

October 08, 2015, 09:49:10 am

On my coach this switch seems to flash every 18 sec ,is this normal  ? I have installed new house battery.s and new engine battery's
Thanks
Rob.

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Reply #1 – October 08, 2015, 11:43:55 am

My switch does not flash.  If it is wired like I just did my switch for my monitor, it should only show a light when the switch is on.

Rich

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Reply #2 – October 08, 2015, 02:29:06 pm

Our boost switch also does not flash. It stays illuminated when turned on.

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Reply #3 – October 08, 2015, 03:12:58 pm

X2-"Our boost switch also does not flash. It stays illuminated when turned on."

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Reply #4 – October 08, 2015, 06:17:53 pm

it flashes when NOT on

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Reply #5 – October 08, 2015, 06:39:41 pm

I,m not sure what you mean by that , how ever the mechanic did change a solenoid in the back that was attached under the bed ,
And replaced it with another one , and told me that when i,m hooked up to shore power now it would charge all the battery,s including the starter battery . 

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Reply #6 – October 08, 2015, 07:28:16 pm

Rob:

Did you get any kind of invoice or paperwork that would show what the mechanic installed - make and model of the solenoid that was replaced?

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Reply #7 – October 08, 2015, 07:34:16 pm

Rob, who was that mechanic I guess in Penticton as the only way that would accomplish that charging ( unless I am missing something) is by changing the isolator connections and or the wiring for boost solenoid Be very careful about them doing things like that as many do not understand our systems. The only one I would trust is Dennis at Auto electric?? on Dawson St. just down from the foundry.The isolator already does this (charge both systems) without any changes.
JohnH (in Kaleden)

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Reply #8 – October 09, 2015, 01:20:19 pm

Thank,s John , It was done at midtown by a guy name Bruce , I guess he felt it was necessary to change this part , as it was part of the pre inspection before delivery .

Anyway i do know about Dennis , you are right about him he is very good at what he dose .

It does not seem to affect anything otherwise  . The light  blinks about avery 18 sec when Not on , and comes On when i turn it on.
So it does work .
Thank you for your reply John
Rob.

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