Hello -
I recently had a rebuilt A4 installed in my Pearson 30 and there were some issues with the installation. At this point the engine is running fine but I still have an electrical issue and perhaps someone can help me with it.
Before I start the engine I turn on the batteries and then turn on the bilge blower. Everything fine.
When I turn the engine key (as opposed to pushing the starter button) the bilge blower picks up greatly in power.
Next, when I try to crank the engine I just get a clicking sound as though the battery is dead.
However, if I turn off the bilge blower then the engine then cranks happily and starts right up.
Does anyone know where the blower should be wired to? Or what could be going on? My inclination would be to disconnect the blower from whereever it is connected and then connect it to the positive and negative sides of the DC panel (where the cabin lights, running lights, everything else is also connected). Am I correct or does the bilge blower require special treatment.
Thanks in advance for any help. Chris
I recently had a rebuilt A4 installed in my Pearson 30 and there were some issues with the installation. At this point the engine is running fine but I still have an electrical issue and perhaps someone can help me with it.
Before I start the engine I turn on the batteries and then turn on the bilge blower. Everything fine.
When I turn the engine key (as opposed to pushing the starter button) the bilge blower picks up greatly in power.
Next, when I try to crank the engine I just get a clicking sound as though the battery is dead.
However, if I turn off the bilge blower then the engine then cranks happily and starts right up.
Does anyone know where the blower should be wired to? Or what could be going on? My inclination would be to disconnect the blower from whereever it is connected and then connect it to the positive and negative sides of the DC panel (where the cabin lights, running lights, everything else is also connected). Am I correct or does the bilge blower require special treatment.
Thanks in advance for any help. Chris
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