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Moffittclan
Explorer
May 16, 2016

Battery disconnect or isolation solenoid? HELP!

I think I might have a bad isolation solenoid because my house batteries aren't charging with the engine running...I tested by measuring volts on house batteries with engine off (12.1) and then with e...
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MEXICOWANDERER
Explorer
May 17, 2016


The more insanely complicated a circuit is the more insanely aggravated the owner will become with frequent breakdowns. Exposed wiring is bad Juju. A harness is vulnerable as are exposed logic circuits.

This is about as simple and reliable as it gets. One positive cable from the chassis battery. One positive cable from the house battery, a short 16 gage ground wire and the unit works. Want pushbutton over-ride? Run a wire to a dash switch. For that I use a 12 gage for mechanical strength. XXL cross link 12-gage is damned near indestructible. When you are fighting your 5th episode with OEM garbage this little combiner will be looking at the sky whistling a tune of uncaring smirk.

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