Electrical Gremlins ?

[chasper]

Hi, my Transit Mk 7 2.2 (2007) has started behaving strangely. With no key in the ignition there is a sort of crackly noise the central computer screen lights up for a couple of seconds and the four dials speedo, tacho, oil temp and fuel level move anti clockwise, the light goes off after about two seconds, then about five seconds later it goes through the same sequence. Everything works fine on start up. Any pointers? Thanks for any help.

[ake]

Does it have twin batteries? If so the front one is failing

[chasper]

Its on a Chausson Flash 02 motorhome it has 3 batteries , 1 base vehicle and 2 leisure batteries. There is also a 130W solar panel. I suppose you are probably right about the battery which is under the drivers seat, it must be the original. Thanks.

[ake]

Its on a Chausson Flash 02 motorhome it has 3 batteries , 1 base vehicle and 2 leisure batteries. There is also a 130W solar panel. I suppose you are probably right about the battery which is under the drivers seat, it must be the original. Thanks.

Definately worth getting it drop tested, although touch wood, my 2008 Chausson is still on its original battery as well, at 65k
Where are you leisure batteries located? Mine only has 1, which is in a box in the floor in the garage

[chasper]

I have two Numax 86A batteries in the battery compartment under the bed.

[ake]

I have two Numax 86A batteries in the battery compartment under the bed.

Is that the standard setup, or have you changed it?

[chasper]

No it originally had a 100A battery, but i have fitted a 130w solar panel so i wanted more battery capacity. It works well.

[ake]

No it originally had a 100A battery, but i have fitted a 130w solar panel so i wanted more battery capacity. It works well.

Thanks

[chasper]

Just an update, I have changed the vehicle battery, but the problem still remains! ie, after a journey about 5 minutes after stopping the engine there is a crackley grinding sort of sound from the speedo area, the information panel lights up for a couple of seconds and the 4 clocks move anti clockwise for a couple of seconds, then it stops and about 2 seconds later it goes through then same cycle the tripometer resets to zero as well. After about 20 minutes it stops doing it and everything is normal.

[ake]

Just an update, I have changed the vehicle battery, but the problem still remains! ie, after a journey about 5 minutes after stopping the engine there is a crackley grinding sort of sound from the speedo area, the information panel lights up for a couple of seconds and the 4 clocks move anti clockwise for a couple of seconds, then it stops and about 2 seconds later it goes through then same cycle the tripometer resets to zero as well. After about 20 minutes it stops doing it and everything is normal.

The 2010 model year had a software problem which caused the trip to reset itself at key off.
I think maybe your clocks are faulty.

[chasper]

Its a 2007 2.2 model. I suppose its a trip to a Ford garage then.

[ake]

Its a 2007 2.2 model. I suppose its a trip to a Ford garage then.

Or borrow someone else's clocks to try

Where are you?

[chasper]

Would it be a big job to try some other clocks? I'm in North Devon by the way.

[blue estate]

Would it be a big job to try some other clocks? I'm in North Devon by the way.

No 4/6 screws and a wiring connector
Also get one with lower mls on as ids can only raise not lower it

[chasper]

Thanks for the replys, i shall give it some thought, or just live with it! Thanks guys.