Peugeot Boxer Ignition barrel red button

WilliamsDJ replied on 09/11/2019 23:37

WilliamsDJ

Posted on 09/11/2019 23:37

Advice please, I’m new to motor homing, Van is an Elddis Accordo seven months old and refused to start I called out the roadside assistance who then traced a problem to a coil fault, which was bypassed to get me home. The coil is situated on top of the battery my question is can anyone tell me what the red button attached to the ignition barrel ring does? I have funny feeling I my have contributed to the situation.The Peugeot handbook is very vague the local Peugeot garage is somewhat puzzled and as for the supplier, well. Apparently, this button has only appeared on the latest models 2018 onwards, that’s all I know. Cheers DJW.

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Kemerton2020 replied on 24/12/2023 13:41

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Kemerton2020

Motorhomer

Posted on 24/12/2023 13:41

My 2020 Autosleeper Kemerton has just started losing all charge from both batteries in 2-3 weeks of standing. It's not done this before so that's another investigation.

However to try and cure the problem short term I am using the ignition switch battery isolator red button. Easy to operate: press the button in and turn the key to Batt. On mine the key doesn't align exactly and the button comes out when the key is removed. But it does work: not sure about how much time is available to lock the vehicle but I do it within a minute. Two or three minutes later the vehicle cannot be unlocked with the remote indicating the feature is working. NB DO NOT lock the vehicle with the alarm fob if you have one. Use the original remote key button, otherwise the alarm siren 'beeps' every few minutes which to me indicates battery drain.

You open the vehicle using the driver's door key. Then re-connect the battery by switching on the ignition as usual. Various clicks and dial needle wobbles but then all works.

How effective this is in prolonging full charge is yet to be seen. I top up the charge every month if not using the van anyway.

Tinwheeler replied on 24/12/2023 14:20

Tinwheeler

Campervanner from Cornwall

Posted on 24/12/2023 14:20

It is an effective protection for the vehicle battery, K2020. Its use has been described here and in the linked thread. Turning off the control panel as well protects the hab battery.

Batteries going flat when not in use is a frequent topic raised on the AutoSleepers Owners Forum where there are people well versed in the workings of the various electrical systems fitted by AS.

https://www.autosleeper-ownersforum.com