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Submitted: Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 09:47

geoffro

hi wonder if any one can help me with my engel fridge it will run off 240 watt but wont run on 12 volt in the fourby, has it had it or can it be fixed. is it expensive
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AnswerID: 225196   Submitted: Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 10:11

Shaker replied:

Might be a stupid question, but have you double checked the 12 volt outlet?
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AnswerID: 225197   Submitted: Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 10:16

Member - Norm C (QLD) replied:

Also, if you are pluging into a cigarette style plug, your Engel plug probably has a fuse in it (mine has) in the connector that converts from Engel screw in plug to cig lighter style.

Check that there is a fuse in there and that it is not blown.
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AnswerID: 225199   Submitted: Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 10:25

Derek from Affordable Batteries & Radiators replied:

Hi geoffro

Have a look here. a href=" Fuse" target="EOF" class="lbg">Site Link

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AnswerID: 225201   Submitted: Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 10:33

Hayjude replied:

check your wiring as you can burn it out by using fridges in the acc sockets. The standard wire is only 2 or 3 amp you need at least 6 amp for the fridges
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AnswerID: 225202   Submitted: Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 10:33

Member - Davoe (Nullagine) replied:

also if you have it screwed into the genuine engal socket watch the connection - mine is dodgey despite screwing itin the whole way
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FollowupID: 486122   Submitted: Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 10:36

Member - Davoe (Nullagine) posted:

forgot to add cords can break internally. go buy a test light for a couple of bucks and rip off the alligator clip then you can test the plug where it plugs into the engal for power to the engal at 12v - thats where i would start first
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FollowupID: 486134   Submitted: Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 13:00

Member - Phil G (SA) posted:

I'm with Davoe here, I've had two mates with the latest series Engels who had the pos wire break within the plastic housing of the plug that goes into the back of the fridge. We were able to cut the plug apart for a temprary fix, but best solution is a new lead.
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FollowupID: 486141   Submitted: Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 15:59

geoffro posted:

hi guys thank for the comments but have power all the way to the fridge then nothing, im thinking it the 12 volt connection in the fridge has anyone heard of the 12 volt connection going a stray and 24 watt connection is ok
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AnswerID: 225227   Submitted: Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 15:35

yakodi replied:

Check the earthin 12v oulet in vehicle
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AnswerID: 225233   Submitted: Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 16:13

geoffro replied:

hi guys thank for the comments but have power all the way to the fridge then nothing, im thinking it the 12 volt connection in the fridge has anyone heard of the 12 volt connection going a stray and 24 watt connection is ok
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AnswerID: 225244   Submitted: Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 17:02

hoyks replied:

Check the polarity.

Make sure + and - are the right way around.
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FollowupID: 486185   Submitted: Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 19:44

Member - DOZER posted:

Beat me to it.....if you have correct polarity, and the volts are there, then your inverter is no good...all older than a few years engels run 240v compressers, and actually invert the 12v.
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AnswerID: 225284   Submitted: Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 19:34

sastra replied:

Had worrying experience in '97 just before Derby on three month big trip with wife and two kids.. Thought engel had died and could see lots $$$ for new fridge for trip. Checked fuse ( glass tube type ) at battery ( fridge in back of patrol ) and looked ok. Worried went to autolec in Derby who checked battery, charged $25 and replaced fuse which was buggered up inside metal end which was not obvious.
Good lesson replace fuse anyway to eliminate as problem. I did have spares! Doh!
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AnswerID: 225300   Submitted: Sunday, Mar 04, 2007 at 20:21

Jimbo replied:

Another Troll.

It is a well known "fact" that Engels never fail.

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FollowupID: 486241   Submitted: Monday, Mar 05, 2007 at 06:43

Pajman Pete (SA) posted:

I agree Jimbo, this whole post is just a conspiracy to make Waeco owners feel better!

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FollowupID: 486322   Submitted: Monday, Mar 05, 2007 at 13:44

Member - Matt M (ACT) posted:

Pete,

Congratulations, you have stumbled on our evil plot.

Recently the Waeco Owners With Engel Envy (WOWEE) group undertook to saturate this and other forums with trumped up Engel problems.

Seemd to be working for a bit, but back to the drawing board I guess.

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FollowupID: 486333   Submitted: Monday, Mar 05, 2007 at 14:27

Pajman Pete (SA) posted:

;o)

I won't tell anyone - promise!

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AnswerID: 225416   Submitted: Monday, Mar 05, 2007 at 12:29

whyallacookie replied:

By your post your have checked 12V and all is OK up to the fridge. I don't know the Engels but can you easily remove a cover to get access to the insides?

Perhaps with all plugged in (12V ONLY of course) can you check on the inside at the back of the pins? Also check there isn't another fuse inside this area (perhaps someone already knows if there is or not) If there is 12V all the way to the inverter (and check each side of the fuse as it my not be obviously blown or could just have a bad connection) then as posted before the inverter could well be stuffed. Hopefully not as I imagine they wouldn't be cheap. If all checks out OK I'd be taking it to an Engel repair centre.
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