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16/3/2010 at 1:17pm
Location: OLDHAM Outfit: KYHAM XXL Sterling Eccles Emerald
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Hi we have finally got the van out and about, had it on EHU but the alarm didn't get any power in it. So either it needs a new battery or it will need a charger unit ( didn't get one with the van but the alarm has the charging socket on the front )
So as we don't know if it works yet and the battery and charger are £34.95 each
is there any generic batteries and chargers that would be suitable at much less cost to find out if the system works.
16/3/2010 at 2:12pm
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How did the alarm charge up before?
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16/3/2010 at 2:19pm
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If you google IDM3 you will find a post on another forum that might help. This forum will not let me post the link here------------- Jennifer
16/3/2010 at 2:29pm
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If the IDM3 has three wires coming from it it is indeed charged to some degree though the main battery when on hook up, if only two wires then no. The battery is a sealed lead acid of 1.2 amp hour and is sold by any specialist battery shop for less than a tenner. The charger supplied is of limited use to fully charge the battery and for as much as ?20 you can buy a plug top switch mode charger specfically designed for this battery. I got mine by Yuasa model CM03A12T from Maplins for ?14 on special offer. I had the instructions as contained in an Abbey instruction manual and found these better than the originals, if I could remember who 'borrowed' them.....
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This is garys post from another forum.
------------- Roughing it in style at Calloose caravan and camping holiday park nr St Ives.(seasonal pitch)
Its not a hangover, its wine flu!
nant mill.N/Wales
just dont go there.
16/3/2010 at 2:34pm
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The battery should last around 7months on a full charge. If its been allowed to fully discharge it may well be deceased, the charger is similar to some phone chargers (I know as my van had that system) although I had the correct CEC charger
If you replace the 12v battery, remember the alarm code will default back to the factory settings. Have a ring round to see if you can source it cheaper or get a re-con.
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16/3/2010 at 3:48pm
Location: DURHAM Outfit: Mondeo TItanium 140 Avondale Mayfly 25
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Yes Ebay for £7.00 plus £8.00 postage, I replaced my last one with one from Screwfix £7.99
16/3/2010 at 4:10pm
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if you email through the site i will send full instructions to you.
Send us a general message
i have a spare 12v battery and keep it charged with a charger for a childs remote car toy,this has various conections.been fine for me and they only cost about £5 .
Post last edited on 16/03/2010 16:56:24------------- the only silly question is the one you do not ask.
16/3/2010 at 5:23pm
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We got a new one from Maplin when we had an IDM alarm.------------- Jennifer
17/3/2010 at 1:19pm
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Thanks for all the help, Will try a new battery first and if that works will then invest in a charger.
Couldn't do it with out all your help.
18/3/2010 at 12:30am
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It's arrived shipshape and Bristol fashion.
Thanks Michael and Webby
18/3/2010 at 11:12pm
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Blimey Bill! I've got a little screen so found myself reading something I wrote but you posted? and only two days ago?!...
.... then I scrolled down and read your bit at the bottom, phew... confused did not come into it until then!! LOL
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------------- Roughing it in style at Calloose caravan and camping holiday park nr St Ives.(seasonal pitch)
Its not a hangover, its wine flu!
nant mill.N/Wales
just dont go there.
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