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Forum: Electrical and Electronics

03-16-2021, 05:15 AM

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Input side of Victron DC-DC charger

Is this correct connection for replacing SurePower unit with Victron Orion unit (it is the ISOLATED version)
use the same input (positive) that was on SurePower unit
use Sprinter ground point under...

Forum: Electrical and Electronics

03-13-2021, 06:13 PM

Replies: 17

Positive Post Van Starter Battery

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Posted By SwiftRaven

What is that circuit used for and why did SM...

What is that circuit used for and why did SM bother when Mercedes provides a point to pick off power from the alternator. Terminal 30 is located on a distribution bus under the drivers seat.

Forum: Electrical and Electronics

03-13-2021, 06:48 AM

Replies: 17

Positive Post Van Starter Battery

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Posted By SwiftRaven

Thank you! Talk about an alligator waiting in the...

Thank you! Talk about an alligator waiting in the swamp! I will get a couple spares and likewise hope that carrying the spares is good insurance.

Forum: Electrical and Electronics

03-12-2021, 04:00 PM

Replies: 17

Positive Post Van Starter Battery

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Posted By SwiftRaven

This is how it should be?

From a 2019 thread, same problem diagnosed

Forum: Electrical and Electronics

03-12-2021, 02:45 PM

Replies: 17

Positive Post Van Starter Battery

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Posted By SwiftRaven

???

And the positive side runs through a fuse and then to the inverter. Isn't that what is shown in the schematic from the MagnaSine manual? The opposite side off the shunt goes to ground. That is...

Forum: Electrical and Electronics

03-12-2021, 08:22 AM

Replies: 17

Positive Post Van Starter Battery

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Posted By SwiftRaven

Shunt

See the attached photo. The shunt is off the (-) terminal;' which is correct. I really dislike the taped up connections. That is what used to be done in the 1930s. IMO all connections should be at a...

Forum: Electrical and Electronics

03-11-2021, 08:21 PM

Replies: 17

Positive Post Van Starter Battery

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Posted By SwiftRaven

Yes, the Magnum BMK has worked well as have all...

Yes, the Magnum BMK has worked well as have all other systems. The issue is that when a system fails and the documentation is lousy the repair becomes a nightmare. I have been lucky.

Forum: Electrical and Electronics

03-11-2021, 06:59 PM

Replies: 17

Positive Post Van Starter Battery

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Posted By SwiftRaven

Why I asked

I am replacing the original AGM batteries with Lithium. Should be somewhat straight forward. Right? Wrong! Sportsmobile in Indiana built the Van and when it came to documenting the wiring they did...

Forum: Electrical and Electronics

03-11-2021, 11:59 AM

Replies: 17

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Posted By SwiftRaven

I am answering my own question. The service tech...

I am answering my own question. The service tech at my Sprinter Dealership tells me that the bundle of wires in question is part of the OEM.

Forum: Electrical and Electronics

03-10-2021, 09:51 PM

Replies: 17

Positive Post Van Starter Battery

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Posted By SwiftRaven

Positive Post Van Starter Battery

When replacing battery on our 2015 Sprinter Sportsmobile I was surprised to see a number of wires running off a buss attached to the + post. I have attached a photo and am asking for an explanation....

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