Missing wire on split charge relay (westy)

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Re: Missing wire on split charge relay (westy)

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cheers mate...Do you mean the battery box behind the seat? I thought it must connect to the altenator just wasnt sure were. I have the fridge cut off relay yes, so I just need to connect relay no 86 to the blue(altenator) wire and job done then? this is the first time Ive installed a fridge so appreciate the help
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Yes blue 86, the relay you have has all the wires connected to it now? Is it a aux battery relau? If so it is no different than a fridge relay in the way it's wired. You just want a relay to trigger a 12 volt charge or steady stream of power when the van is running. You should have two relays if you have both aux battery and fridge.
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Looked online for an electrolux fridge wiring diagram after work and only came up with owners manual for model RM123E and RM122F. Not sure that these are what you have? After reading about these fridges, seems that they need a constant 12v power supply to use them on propane. Which is fine as it will not kill the battery! The 12v power to cool is another matter, with the use of a relay you'll be able to cool the fridge using 12v power when the engine is running. Hopefully this diagram helps.............Tim
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I brought the relay today. A standard 12v with I think off the top of my head, 86 85 87 87a and 30 terminals on it. Have connected everything up just not connected the other end of the one that is supposed to go to ignition,seems to be working fine other than that. same diagram I have, which is why I struggled with knowing where the ignition wire went now I know its to the alt wire should be fine(hopefully)
I have the permanent feed for the ignitor into my zig and that works good:D
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No problem, my pleasure!

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