03-29-2021, 07:23 PM
The new batteries and the Amp-L-Start went in shortly after the previous post - all good. The Amp-L-Start Charging indicator light remained on and never rolled over to the Maintaining light, which I took as acceptable; there are some parasitic loads in the chassis that continue to draw current.
About 10 days ago, I started the engine to stir the oil - no issues. Also ran the generator. I don't remember whether I turned off the Amp-L-Start (I have a switch on the house battery side) before doing this. I know that I did not turn on the Sterling charger that works in the opposite direction: alternator to house batteries.
With that setup to the real story... TODAY, I noticed that the Starting Bat red light was rapidly flashing, indicating that the batteries aren't taking a charge. Sure enough, they are dead. Not just low, but 0.00V. Chassis cut-off switch was still On as intended. Merge switch has been off throughout. House batteries and loads are normal. Any ideas about what has happened?
About 10 days ago, I started the engine to stir the oil - no issues. Also ran the generator. I don't remember whether I turned off the Amp-L-Start (I have a switch on the house battery side) before doing this. I know that I did not turn on the Sterling charger that works in the opposite direction: alternator to house batteries.
With that setup to the real story... TODAY, I noticed that the Starting Bat red light was rapidly flashing, indicating that the batteries aren't taking a charge. Sure enough, they are dead. Not just low, but 0.00V. Chassis cut-off switch was still On as intended. Merge switch has been off throughout. House batteries and loads are normal. Any ideas about what has happened?
2001 #579 ("Chester's Coach")