Leisure Battery Problems

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bongogirlkim
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Leisure Battery Problems

Post by bongogirlkim » Mon Nov 03, 2014 10:12 am

I appear to be having some trouble with my leisure battery. She (Betty) has been in the garage three times in as many weeks. At first they thought it was because she didn't have a splitter on the battery, but after further investigation they found one. They have taken a fuse out of the leisure battery and it isn't draining the main car battery any more. Before, I put her back in the garage for the fourth time, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

In short, the leisure battery is draining the main car battery! Many thanks, Kim
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Re: Leisure Battery Problems

Post by wonkanoby » Mon Nov 03, 2014 10:40 am

how old is it is it holding a charge
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Re: Leisure Battery Problems

Post by rita » Mon Nov 03, 2014 11:02 am

Sounds like the Split Charge Relay has stuck in the closed position. When the engine is off the two batteries should not be connected (Normally)..
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Re: Leisure Battery Problems

Post by Simon Jones » Mon Nov 03, 2014 1:22 pm

What split charge have you got? Is there a Zig unit in the conversion. If so, check its not left on Touring setting as it will connect both batteries in parallel.
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Re: Leisure Battery Problems

Post by Jaws » Mon Nov 03, 2014 11:20 pm

A bit more information required. If everything was OK until recently it may be that the split charge relay has failed and needs to be replaced. Without knowing your set up it is difficult to say more. :?:
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