Auto-Sleepers Winchcombe Owner's Handbook (2015)
Official technical documentation and workshop diagnostics for Auto-Sleepers Winchcombe Owner's Handbook (2015).
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Master Troubleshooting & Diagnostics Matrix
| Error Code / Indicator | Symptom / Meaning | Step-by-Step DIY Fix | Suggested Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
N/A | Water pump will not run (Water system) | Check contacts in plug and socket are clean and making contact. Check wiring connections. | DIY Safe |
N/A | Water pump cycles on/off with tap closed (Water system) | Check for air or water leaks in taps and piping. Re-adjust pressure switch. | DIY Safe |
N/A | Water pump motor runs steadily and will not stop (Water system) | Check that there is water in the container. Battery voltage may be too low (at or below 10.5 volts). Adjust pressure switch and/or recharge battery. Check all connections in pipe-work. The Whale Tiptoe Pump can be fitted in-line with the submersible pump and used as a manual back-up. | DIY Safe |
N/A | Water pump doesn't switch off when taps are closed, or pulses on/off when taps are fully open (Water system) | Readjust the pressure switch: with the system full of water and all taps closed, turn the adjusting screw clockwise until the pump comes on; open the tap furthest from the pressure switch until flow is smooth then close it; turn the screw slowly anti-clockwise until the pump stops, then a further half turn (180 degrees) anti-clockwise; check operation on all taps individually. | DIY Safe |
N/A | Water pump runs continuously even with taps closed (Water system) Possible Cause: Present voltage is significantly lower than when last adjusted, or the water container is empty - risk of pump failure and a flat battery | Re-adjust the pressure switch or refill the water container. | DIY Safe |
N/A | Water pump does not run at all, fuse not blown, connections intact (Water system) Possible Cause: Most likely cause is excessive continuous running | Replace the pump and readjust the pressure switch. | DIY Safe |
N/A | Water pump runs intermittently ON, OFF, ON, OFF - pulsing flow from tap, or cannot hold a constant water temperature (Water system) Possible Cause: Present voltage is significantly higher than when last adjusted | Readjust the pressure switch; if the problem persists, add a Whale Surge Damper. | DIY Safe |
N/A | Water pump runs very noisily but does not pump water (Water system) Possible Cause: Pump is air-locked after the water container was refilled | Unplug the pump from its socket to let it flood, then reconnect. Always unplug the pump before placing it in the container when refilling, then reconnect. | DIY Safe |
N/A | Habitation 12V does not operate Possible Cause: Main 20A fuse blown | Check/Replace | DIY Safe |
N/A | Habitation 12V does not operate Possible Cause: Battery discharged | Recharge | DIY Safe |
N/A | Habitation 12V does not operate Possible Cause: Switch on control panel in off position | Switch to on | DIY Safe |
N/A | Habitation 12V does not operate Possible Cause: Vehicle ignition 'on' | Switch 'off' ignition | DIY Safe |
N/A | Habitation battery not charging Possible Cause: Main 20A fuse blown | Check/Replace | DIY Safe |
N/A | Habitation battery not charging Possible Cause: Relay fault | Refer to dealer | Professional Intervention Required |
N/A | Habitation battery not charging Possible Cause: Contacts dirty/loose on battery terminals | Clean and check for tightness | DIY Safe |
N/A | Habitation battery not charging Possible Cause: Poor earthing | Check earthing to chassis point | DIY Safe |
N/A | Battery does not hold its charge Possible Cause: Failed battery | Check cells with hydrometer, change electrolyte if necessary | Professional Intervention Required |
N/A | Battery does not hold its charge Possible Cause: Current being drawn when not in use | Check all appliances are off | DIY Safe |
N/A | Battery discharges over a short time with appliances operating Possible Cause: Poor battery cell condition | Check cells with hydrometer | DIY Safe |
N/A | Battery discharges over a short time with appliances operating Possible Cause: Failed battery | Change battery | DIY Safe |
N/A | Battery discharges over a short time with appliances operating Possible Cause: Battery not fully charged | Fully recharge battery | DIY Safe |
N/A | No power to one or more 12V appliances Possible Cause: Circuit fuse blown | Find fault and replace fuse with same rating | DIY Safe |
N/A | Lights dull/only one tube illuminating Possible Cause: Low battery charge | Check battery | DIY Safe |
N/A | Lights dull/only one tube illuminating Possible Cause: Faulty light unit/tube | Replace/Check | DIY Safe |
N/A | Water pump not operating Possible Cause: Switch on panel 'off' | Switch it 'on' | DIY Safe |
N/A | Water pump not operating Possible Cause: Pressure switch on pump not operating | Refer to dealer | Professional Intervention Required |
N/A | Water pump not operating Possible Cause: Fuse 4 blown | Find fault and replace fuse with same rating | DIY Safe |
N/A | No power on 12V socket outlet Possible Cause: Fuse 9 blown | Find fault and replace fuse with same rating | DIY Safe |
N/A | No power on 12V socket outlet Possible Cause: 12V plug incorrectly connected/wired | Check plug | DIY Safe |
N/A | 230V system inoperative Possible Cause: No site power | Check site supply | DIY Safe |
N/A | 230V system inoperative Possible Cause: RCD/MCB switches tripped out | Reset circuit breakers | DIY Safe |
N/A | RCD/MCB keeps tripping out Possible Cause: Fault on 230V supply | Check supply including polarity | DIY Safe |
N/A | RCD/MCB keeps tripping out Possible Cause: Faulty appliance | Turn off all appliances, reset circuit breakers, turn on appliances until fault occurs. Isolate faulty appliance. | DIY Safe |
N/A | RCD/MCB keeps tripping out Possible Cause: Overload on current consumption by appliance | 10A maximum available; do not use appliance | Professional Intervention Required |
N/A | Water heater does not operate on 230V Possible Cause: No power | Switch on isolator switch/check MCB is on | DIY Safe |
N/A | Water heater does not operate on 230V Possible Cause: Overtemperature trip activated | Reset thermal cut-out (refer to operating instructions) | DIY Safe |
N/A | Battery charger does not operate Possible Cause: Charger switched off | Switch on at control box/check MCB is on | DIY Safe |
N/A | Refrigerator does not operate on 230V Possible Cause: Switch on refrigerator thermostat dial not 'on' | Check position of thermostat dial | DIY Safe |
N/A | Refrigerator does not operate on 230V Possible Cause: Element fault | Refer to dealer | Professional Intervention Required |
N/A | Cooker Hotplate not heating up Possible Cause: No power | Check MCB is on | DIY Safe |
N/A | Water Heater not operating/cuts out Possible Cause: Fuse 11 blown | Find fault and replace fuse with same rating | DIY Safe |
N/A | Water Heater not operating/cuts out Possible Cause: Low battery charge | Recharge battery | DIY Safe |
N/A | Water Heater not operating/cuts out Possible Cause: Unit fault | Refer to dealer | Professional Intervention Required |
N/A | Cooker ignition not operating Possible Cause: Fuse 11 blown | Find fault and replace fuse with same rating | DIY Safe |
N/A | Cooker ignition not operating Possible Cause: Spark unit fault | Refer to dealer | Professional Intervention Required |
N/A | Cooker ignition not operating Possible Cause: Fault on cooker unit | Refer to dealer | Professional Intervention Required |
N/A | Fridge gas ignition not operating Possible Cause: Fuse 11 blown | Find fault and replace fuse with same rating | DIY Safe |
N/A | Fridge gas ignition not operating Possible Cause: Ignition control switch fault | Refer to dealer | Professional Intervention Required |
N/A | Fridge ignition switch flashes but gas does not ignite Possible Cause: Fault on fridge unit | Refer to dealer | Professional Intervention Required |
N/A | Ignition can be heard to be sparking but no flashing on fridge switch Possible Cause: Faulty fridge ignition switch | Refer to dealer | Professional Intervention Required |
N/A | Fridge does not operate on 12V when engine is running Possible Cause: Fuse 3 blown | Find fault and replace fuse with same rating | DIY Safe |
N/A | Fridge does not operate on 12V when engine is running Possible Cause: Fuse 7 in EM50 interface box blown | Find fault and replace fuse with same rating | DIY Safe |
N/A | Fridge does not operate on 12V when engine is running Possible Cause: Fault on fridge relay | Refer to dealer | Professional Intervention Required |
N/A | Fridge does not operate on 12V when engine is running Possible Cause: Fault on fridge unit | Refer to dealer | Professional Intervention Required |
N/A | Appliance will not light Possible Cause: No gas | Change the cylinder. Check cylinder is turned on. Check isolation valve is open. | DIY Safe |
N/A | Appliance will not light Possible Cause: Low battery (auto ignition) | Charge battery | DIY Safe |
N/A | Appliance lights but goes out immediately the FSD override is released Possible Cause: Flame supervision device (FSD) is not functioning correctly | Refer to dealer | Professional Intervention Required |
N/A | Odour Possible Cause: Gas leak | Turn off the gas at the cylinder and do not use the gas system until the problem has been rectified. In the event of a leaking cylinder, if possible, position the cylinder in an open area away from any sources of ignition. Contact the site warden and/or the local gas supplier. | Professional Intervention Required |
N/A | Yellow flame Possible Cause: Lack of primary air (please note yellow tipping to the flame is normal) | Refer to dealer | Professional Intervention Required |
N/A | Orange flame Possible Cause: Particles of dust or dirt in the mixing tube being carried through the burner ports | Reduce the amount of dust in air | DIY Safe |
N/A | Orange flame Possible Cause: Burner ports partially blocked | Refer to dealer | Professional Intervention Required |
N/A | Floating flame Possible Cause: Lack of secondary air | Check all vents are clear (air inlet to vehicle) | DIY Safe |
N/A | Floating flame Possible Cause: Blocked retention ports | Check retention ports are clear. If in an oven, check the flue way is clear. | DIY Safe |
N/A | Continuous running of water pump Possible Cause: No water | Fill tank | DIY Safe |
N/A | Continuous running of water pump Possible Cause: Major leak | Switch off immediately and check system | DIY Safe |
N/A | Intermittent operation of water pump Possible Cause: Minor leak in water system | Check push fit joints | DIY Safe |
N/A | Intermittent operation of water pump Possible Cause: Water pump pressure release valve reasserting itself | No action - part of pump design | DIY Safe |
N/A | Water pump does not operate Possible Cause: Fuse 4 blown | Find fault and replace fuse with same rating | DIY Safe |
N/A | Water gauge does not operate Possible Cause: Probe fault | Refer to dealer (check probe connections) | DIY Check / Tech Fallback |
N/A | No hot water (mains system) Possible Cause: Water heater tripped | Check and press re-set button | DIY Safe |
N/A | No hot water (gas system) Possible Cause: Gas module not lighting | Refer to dealer | Professional Intervention Required |
N/A | No hot water (gas system) Possible Cause: Igniter not working | Check 12V switched on | DIY Safe |
N/A | Slow drainage from sink/shower tray Possible Cause: Blocked breathers in waste tank | Drop tank and clear breathers | DIY Safe |
N/A | Tip-up handbasin slow to drain Possible Cause: Blocked drain hole | Remove basin and clear | DIY Safe |
N/A | Unsatisfactory operation of water pump Possible Cause: Filter blocked | Clean filter | DIY Safe |