The on-board generator (1 Viewer)

Swifty_Morgan

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Mar 11, 2012
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Eh?
Exp
several years
Or not, as the case may be. Mine's stopped again; well, more like it does not want to start.
This is despite a service at the local Dometic place. I have to admit it is a few weeks since I ran it, but then, I've not exactly needed it.

It's an Electrolux, 2kW thing. Last time it managed to cook the charger (max input AC volts 270), and I really don't fancy a fry-up of all the electronics all over again. And it's built into a Swift 620 Royale, T-reg.

Anyone got a few clues before I launch even more Beer Vouchers at a mechanic please?

PS. I've made a bit of Test Equipment for it, to measure AC volts, Frequency, and the DC from the charger. If anyone needs the information, please let me know, or if I can write something and post it? . . .
 

pappajohn

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Aug 26, 2007
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Honda dont make fridges, Electrolux dont make generators.

this just proves they dont know what they're doing.

take it out and free up some locker space then buy a 2kw suitcase generator.

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scotjimland

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Jul 25, 2007
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This may be useful ...

From the user manual .. which you can download here
More information and customer support here
http://www.dometic.com/enuk/Europe/United-Kingdom/Customer-Center/Operation-Manuals/


1 When the green “START” button (pos. 25 fig. 5)
on the control board is pressed, the generator
does not work.

Causes and Solutions:
1.1 Check that the red switch (pos. 27 fig. 5) is in the “I”
position.
1.2 Electrical wires loose or disconnected.
(Have checked by qualified personnel).
1.3 No power supplied to starter-motor.
(Have checked by qualified personnel).
1.4 Earth wire of generator disconnected.
(Have checked by qualified personnel).
2 The starter-motor turns, but the generator does
not start.
Causes and Solutions:
2.1 No fuel: check.
2.2 No oil in engine.
Check if the red warning light (pos. 6 fig. 5) on the
control board blinks during the starting phase.
Check the oil level and top up if necessary (see
Maintenance section).
2.3 The safety switch (pos. 7 fig. 6 and 14) is in the "0"
position.
Check and press in the “I” position.
2.4 Check that the engine's spark-plug nipple is fully
inserted.
2.5 No current to the spark plug.
(Have checked by qualified personnel).
2.6 No fuel getting to the carburettor.
(Have checked by qualified personnel).
 
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Swifty_Morgan

Free Member
Mar 11, 2012
19
3
South Staffs
Funster No
20,115
MH
Eh?
Exp
several years
Yes, there is a supply
Yes the starter turns over
Yes there is fuel.
Yes, the electrics seem ok.

I think I'll take it back to the depot.
They can do it whilst the vehicle has its annual service.

Thanks for the pointers, chaps.
 

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