Real Honest Vanlife Talk
It’s been an epic battle to try and get the bulkhead out of the van, many hours of blood, sweat, tears and non alcholic drinks. Yet here we are inching ever forward to working on the van build.
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If you’ve got a Chinese diesel heater in your van, chances are it’s been a game-changer for keeping warm during those chilly nights on the road. But like all budget-friendly kit, they can throw a wobbly from time to time. When they do, you’re usually met with an ominous E-code flashing on your controller and a heater that stubbornly refuses to fire up.
Instead of panicking (or cursing while shivering in your sleeping bag), let’s break down the most common errors and how to actually fix them. I’ve been through most of these myself over the past few winters, so this comes from real-world van life experience.
Before we dive into specific codes, here’s the truth about Chinese diesel heaters: 90% of faults come down to four things – dodgy battery voltage, poor wiring connections, blocked airflow, or fuel system issues. Keep that in mind as we go through each error.
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