
Insurance Discount Campsite Offers All offers UK Sites French Sites European Sites Map Search Text Search Near your Location Popular Searches Leave a Review My Saved Sites Add a New Site All Sections Caravanning Camping Tent Talk Motorhomes Trailer Tents Backpacking Equipment Statics UK Campsites Camping Abroad General Chat News More Sections Latest Posts All Adverts Tents for Sale Caravans for Sale Motorhomes for Sale Equipment for Sale Post an Advert Campsite Jobs All Categories Caravanning Advice Caravan Equipment Tents and Camping Motorhomes Towing and Towcars Equipment Furniture and Cooking Electrical / Gas Shows and Events General More Categories Join for Free Log In

Message Forums

Welcome Guest

Reception - All Forums

Motorhomes and Campervans

Topic: Ignition light glowing

Post Reply

winks1952

19/6/2011 at 6:16pm
Location: barrow in furness
Outfit: Hobby 750FML

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 02/7/2007

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 71

Site Reviews Total:	3

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	3
Site Nights 2020:	0

Bit of a long shot, but a shy bairn never gets a sweet!

I have a problem with the ignition light glowing even though the two batteries are charging o.k. This is after having a new alternator fitted. When the old unit died it took a 30A fuse with it and gave the classic ignition light glowing when engine is off. A sure sign of diode death apparently.

As of now the light glows when the engine is running but the charging looks good, both batteries showing about 14v when the engine is running. Charges perfectly from the mains and shows about 20mA drain from the leisure battery when everything is turned off. According to the handbook this is about right. I don't know if the charging unit, a Schaudt EBL 104, has been damaged when the old alternator went toes up, and I'm not minded to give Hymer U.K. lots of dosh without being belt and braces certain that the unit is faulty.

And now the cheeky bit.Is anyone able, or willing to let me try my elektrobloc on their van, or has anyone got more of a clue than I have about the fault. I'm up in sunny Cumbria.

Any help gratefully accepted.

Cheers

HaroldSchaudt EBL 104

-------------
The smile you send out is returned a thousand times...

Andy-M

22/6/2011 at 5:07pm
Location: Derby
Outfit: Pilote G780FGJ

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 19/6/2003

Platinum Member

Forum Posts: 719

Site Reviews Total:	1

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	0
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	0
Site Nights 2020:	0

Try giving Schaudt an email,

http://www.schaudt-gmbh.de/4.0.html

I wanted to find something out about a similiar unit when fitting various things, they where very helpful and sent through the relevant wiring diagrams. They might be able to advise and have already heard of this problem. Worth a try.

winks1952

22/6/2011 at 7:48pm
Location: barrow in furness
Outfit: Hobby 750FML

View Profile

Quote

Joined: 02/7/2007

Standard Member

Forum Posts: 71

Site Reviews Total:	3

Site Reviews 2026:	0
Site Reviews 2025:	0
Site Reviews 2024:	0
Site Reviews 2023:	0
Site Reviews 2022:	0
Site Reviews 2021:	1
Site Reviews 2020:	0

Site Nights 2026:	0
Site Nights 2025:	0
Site Nights 2024:	0
Site Nights 2023:	0
Site Nights 2022:	0
Site Nights 2021:	3
Site Nights 2020:	0

Thanks for the link Andy, I'll have a look at it after the weekend. We're off to Dentdale for the beer and folk festival on Friday and I think we'll be ok with two leisure batteries at full charge when we set off. Strange thing is there appears to be no problem with the charging of either battery on mains or from the alternator. I'll let you know what transpires.

Thanks once again.

Harold

-------------
The smile you send out is returned a thousand times...

In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Motorhomes and Campervans - Top of Page

Latest News, Discounts and Competitions see all...

Upcoming Event

Motorhome and Campervan Show Exeter 20/11 to 22/11

A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets

4630 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums] [Caravan Sites & Camping] [Company Listings] [Features / Advice] [Virtual Brochure] [Special Offers]
[Reception] [Competitions] [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale] [Event Diary] [Tent Reviews]

[Contact Us]

Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2026