- Oct 24, 2020
- 69
- 107
- Funster No
- 77,202
- MH
- Rapids 9090df
- Exp
- Since 2019
Hi everyone
Our MH is on a 2011 Fiat Ducato. We had a problem a little while back where, after we started the engine, the revs would increase and then the battery light came on in red. We took it to the dealers and they diagnosed knackered hab batteries and a faulty alternator. As a solution, they suggested an upgrade to Lithium and a new alternator. We had both done. Picked it up a few days later, drove home and everything was fine. We haven't been out in it since.
Today, after deciding to go away for a few days, we started the engine to check everything still works as it should. The engine fired up straight away, ticked over for a minute or so, then the revs went up to about 1,200, battery light came on and engine symbol came on. Switched off and on again. revs sat at around 800 but the dash is lit up like a Christmas tree, including the bit that shows the mileage. If we rev the engine very slightly, all the lights go out apart from two that remain on but dimmed. Let go on the revs and all the lights are back on!!
We put the cab battery on charge and it went up to 13.8v but the he control panel inside shows less than 50% (I know these are never precise but it's never shown that low before).
We're going to go back to the dealer tomorrow but just wondered if anyone has a clue what's going on, please.
Looks like we won't be going away......again!!