fridge 12 vlt switch

brianbrianyi · 20-10-2007, 20:18

my switch on fridge dident light up last time out but the fridge worked just fitted new switch but still dosent light up can any one help please brian

brianbrianyi · 20-10-2007, 20:48

8O no caravaners out there ?

20-10-2007, 20:49

could it be the bulb??? 8)

brianbrianyi · 20-10-2007, 20:59

bulb is incorporated in the switch all sealed

20-10-2007, 21:02

I'd try and get the bulb checked out pal,somebody might know how to test it!

brianbrianyi · 20-10-2007, 21:04

fitted a new switch today but still did not light up

brianbrianyi · 20-10-2007, 21:06

if it cant be fixed thank you for your replys cosmic

jims-terrano · 20-10-2007, 21:34

Does the switch light up from the 12v suppply or is it a neon that lights up from the mains supply?
If it lights up from 12v then it should have a main 12v + feed, this should then feed the fridge mechansism. You must also have to have a negative feed to the bulb, this may be whats missing or broken in some way.
I'm also assuming it's an Electrolux fridge in the caravan, try a google search for a circuit diagram perhaps.

Jim T

brianbrianyi · 20-10-2007, 21:55

hi jim can you help how do i do a google search please brian yes it is electrolux

20-10-2007, 23:13

is this any good?
http://www.specialpatrolgroup.co.uk/...ng/wiring.html

20-10-2007, 23:46

Is your caravan a modern model, if so the fridge only works on 12v when the 12s (grey) plug is connected to the car with the engine running, that's when the light in the switch will come on. It's done this way so that you don't kill your car battery or caravan battery.

20-10-2007, 23:50

There u go,i new someone would be able to help,i have an old caravan with a 240v fridge in it,don't use grey plug at all! :? :

jims-terrano · 21-10-2007, 00:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadgetsyd

Is your caravan a modern model, if so the fridge only works on 12v when the 12s (grey) plug is connected to the car with the engine running, that's when the light in the switch will come on. It's done this way so that you don't kill your car battery or caravan battery.

Hi Brian, what gadgetsyd said is quite right so it might be worth checking this first. I have to say though, if you are not sure what you are doing you really could end up with major problems. In the long run it may very well be cheaper and easier to go to a caravan repair centre. Better to be safe than sorry. They should be able to tell you if it is simply the bulb that is gone, which may well mean a new switch to get it working.

Jim T

chumba · 21-10-2007, 16:35

the green light only comes on when its connected to the mains

20-10-2007, 20:18	#1
brianbrianyi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: stoke-on-trent Vehicle: ford maverick gls 2.7 tdi Posts: 178	fridge 12 vlt switch my switch on fridge dident light up last time out but the fridge worked just fitted new switch but still dosent light up can any one help please brian

20-10-2007, 20:48	#2
brianbrianyi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: stoke-on-trent Vehicle: ford maverick gls 2.7 tdi Posts: 178	8O no caravaners out there ?

20-10-2007, 20:49	#3
Deleted Member Guest Posts: n/a	*could it be the bulb??? 8)*

20-10-2007, 20:59	#4
brianbrianyi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: stoke-on-trent Vehicle: ford maverick gls 2.7 tdi Posts: 178	bulb is incorporated in the switch all sealed

20-10-2007, 21:02	#5
Deleted Member Guest Posts: n/a	*I'd try and get the bulb checked out pal,somebody might know how to test it!*

20-10-2007, 21:04	#6
brianbrianyi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: stoke-on-trent Vehicle: ford maverick gls 2.7 tdi Posts: 178	fitted a new switch today but still did not light up

20-10-2007, 21:06	#7
brianbrianyi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: stoke-on-trent Vehicle: ford maverick gls 2.7 tdi Posts: 178	if it cant be fixed thank you for your replys cosmic

20-10-2007, 21:34	#8
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Does the switch light up from the 12v suppply or is it a neon that lights up from the mains supply? If it lights up from 12v then it should have a main 12v + feed, this should then feed the fridge mechansism. You must also have to have a negative feed to the bulb, this may be whats missing or broken in some way. I'm also assuming it's an Electrolux fridge in the caravan, try a google search for a circuit diagram perhaps. Jim T

20-10-2007, 21:55	#9
brianbrianyi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: stoke-on-trent Vehicle: ford maverick gls 2.7 tdi Posts: 178	hi jim can you help how do i do a google search please brian yes it is electrolux

20-10-2007, 23:13	#10
jace Guest Posts: n/a	is this any good? http://www.specialpatrolgroup.co.uk/...ng/wiring.html

20-10-2007, 23:46	#11
gadgetsyd Guest Posts: n/a	Is your caravan a modern model, if so the fridge only works on 12v when the 12s (grey) plug is connected to the car with the engine running, that's when the light in the switch will come on. It's done this way so that you don't kill your car battery or caravan battery.

20-10-2007, 23:50	#12
Deleted Member Guest Posts: n/a	*There u go,i new someone would be able to help,i have an old caravan with a 240v fridge in it,don't use grey plug at all! :? :*

21-10-2007, 16:35	#14
chumba Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: west midlands Vehicle: nissan terrano se 2002 Posts: 132	the green light only comes on when its connected to the mains