Problem with Autotrail Kigass management system (1 Viewer)

Ian Richards

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Hi,
I have a problem with the energy management system in our 2007 Autotrail Starfire camper.
On switching on the system it only 'sees' 9 functions rather than the necessary 12 which means that it does not turn on the pump, level indicator and lights.
I have returned this to the dealer because the van is still under warranty but I have been informed that the company Kigass went out of business years ago and so it is no longer possible to get these panels or parts. So I can see a long term problem arising.
Has anyone else had this problem and if so how did you get over it please?
 

dave newell

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Not the answer to your problem but the Starfire is an AutoCruise model not Autotrail. I know we shouldn't correct people's spelling on here but getting the name right may help to get more people to look at the thread and therefore get you a better response.

D.
 

keith

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I have the same unit in my Autocruise and I also have known about the Kiglass company going out of business. My only problem is that the ECU starts up automatically when the engine stops although once plugged in I can turn id off. So these units do seem to have problems, just keeping fingers crossed that it doesn't go wrong any further. I take it that major problems could only be cured by a replacement unit --- at some cost.
 
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Ian Richards

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Well it is still in the hands of the dealer at the moment but the Service Manager told me that there is not a 'replacement' as such but that it could mean a rewire of the van!
I understand that Swift bought out the Autocruise and Kigass system and replaced it with their own. Haven't looked into that side of things yet, I am waiting to hear what the dealer has to say. Will keep you posted.

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