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wing_zealot's avatar
wing_zealot
Explorer
May 17, 2021

Battery Indicator Lights

Anyone know how the battery indicator lights work? What drives them? My four indicator lights on the control panel apparently quit working. Yes, I know they are unreliable anyways but they do provide an indication of problems. The battery seems to be fully charged, the convertor seems to be working fine, but the battery indicator lights are a not working at all.
  • BFL13's avatar
    BFL13
    Explorer II
    May 17, 2021
    What is the monitor? If it is a range hood type, and it works with the tank lights etc, then the rocker switch for the battery lights might be the culprit. You can get those at the Parts Store.
  • CA_Traveler's avatar
    CA_Traveler
    Explorer III
    May 17, 2021
    The lights have only one purpose - for the salesman to explain "what a great monitor system this rig has".
  • jdc1's avatar
    jdc1
    Explorer II
    May 17, 2021
    Time to ditch the lights. Install a digital reading monitor. They are very inexpensive.
  • Lynnmor's avatar
    Lynnmor
    Explorer
    May 17, 2021
    It just a simple connection to an available 12 volt line. If you are getting 12 volts to the panel, then it is likely the panel is bad. Google "KIP Micro Monitor" for more information.

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