Sounds like a problem with the connector or the flex where the cable exits the connector. This is common with headphones. Since you already took the junction box apart you could hardwire the power cable.
Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Aug 3, 2017 10:45 PM, "Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List" < [email protected]> wrote: > Hi, > > I have a flexible (rollable) solar panel (PowerFilm, bought it at Defender > a couple of years ago). It worked great for a few seasons, but this year it > stopped. A bit of troubleshooting showed up that the battery generates > power, but the short cable with a plug (pigtail) must have a problem > somewhere - when I wiggle it around the voltage shows up or disappears. I > suspect a connection problem to the panel. I opened up the junction box. > There is nothing there: just two soldered connections and a fairly big > diode. Probing around with the Ohm-meter does not show anything (anything > conclusive?). > > Any ideas what to test and how to test it? > > Should I look for a replacement diode? If so, any suggestions? > > Thanks > > Marek > 1994 C270 ”Legato” > Ottawa, ON > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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