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Post by blueeyes Sun Apr 09, 2023 4:40 pm

The vehicle battery voltage is showing around 4.5 volts on the EC480 however the engine seems to be starting OK. 
The voltage shows very low even after a good run to charge it up. 
Could this be a fault with the EC480?
The leisure battery volts read OK. 
Any advice would be welcome. 
Paul
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Post by Dbvwt Sun Apr 09, 2023 6:41 pm

You need to put a meter on the battery to begin with. They are under a tenner and an essential in the van toolkit for me.
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Post by blueeyes Sun Apr 09, 2023 6:55 pm

Good advice. I usually keep a multimeter in the van but we came away in a rush and forgot to put it in. I will buy a cheap one on our travels. 👍
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Post by Dbvwt Sun Apr 09, 2023 7:03 pm

I’ve got a couple of these, nice and simple and there is a Screwfix everywhere!

https://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-ac-dc-digital-multimeter-600v/75337
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Post by blueeyes Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:52 pm

We passed. Screwfix this morning so bought the multimeter at under £10!
The battery is reading around 12v at the cigar lighter socket but will check the battery terminals tonight. 
I am beginning to think the problem is the battery reading sensor. Luckily our van is still under warranty so Marquis can have a look on our return.  
Thanks for the advice.
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Post by Molly3 Fri Apr 14, 2023 10:18 pm

12 volt at cig lighter 4.5 volts at the controle display , must be display fault .
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Post by blueeyes Fri Apr 14, 2023 10:32 pm

I agree. The van has to go back to Marquis sometime soon so will get them to have a look as under warranty.
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