factory fit aux battery

  1. C

    2nd battery under driver seat useful ?

    All, I specced my van with a few extras when I ordered it. One of them was a 2nd battery under the drivers seat, I am intending on using the van as a camper at a later date but for now it’s primary use is for work and a day van. At present nothing is running off this 2nd aux battery but I’d...
  2. R

    Factory Auxiliary battery

    Hi. I have a the set up as shown in the photos and would like some info if anyone can help please. Where does the feed into the split load relay come from as it is not connected to the battery terminal, and what might be the length/ route for the cable? I would like to fit a proper leisure...
  3. Andnik

    Unknown wires on OEM Aux battery

    Hello All Electrics Specialists (Dellmassive) I am fitting a solar panel / Renogy DC DC Charger under the seats with a Renogy Lithium Battery (OEM Aux Battery) I have discovered some odd wires under the seat and would like to know whats going on. Non OEM Towbar electrics by prevoius ownership...
  4. r00ps

    T6.1 factory aux battery split charge relay upgrade & solar panel install.

    Hi, I had the factory fitted aux battery ( under a single seat with swivel base ) fitted to my T6.1 with the intention of using it as a camper leisure battery. After getting less than impressive performance and reading about how the split charge relay is a pretty bad charging method I wanted to...
  5. B

    The battery under the passenger seat

    We have a T6 van which is going to be used for transporting dogs about as we have more dogs then our current caddy can carry To keep them cool i have fitted a roof fan (thread to follow) This will be the only extra stuff that is electric that will be fitted to the van so i see no need to go...
  6. Drifterman

    OEM Aux Battery Wiring?

    Good evening all I'm hoping somebody will be able to point me in the right direction quite easily - I want to connect a leisure battery to my new Renogy DCC50S charger. My initial thought was just to run a fresh cable through to the starter battery in the engine bay, but I've found some cables...
  7. C

    Connecting a leisure battery (T6)

    Hi I have a factory fitted leisure battery on my 2018 T6 Kombi, however it doesn't appear to be connected to anything. I don't get a relay click from the leisure battery when I turn the ignition, nor do I have any 12v or 240V sockets in any of the pillars. I think I need to find a conversion...
  8. W

    Factory Fitted Second Battery

    Hi. I’m away now for the second week in my van and it seems my factory fitted second battery under the passenger seat is draining as well as my main battery. I haven’t run the van since arriving. I assumed the second battery was like a leisure battery so am puzzled why the main battery should...
  9. C

    T6.1 pax seat factory-LB wiring

    Hi, I'm new to the forum and have a question regarding my 2022 T6.1 Kombi. Under the single N/S passenger seat of a RHD Kombi is a long slim fuse box. This is fed by a fairly thick red wire which is permanently live and terminates and splits into a slightly thinner one and three thin ones which...
  10. E

    T6.1 12v cab sockets with factory aux battery

    Have looked at previous threads and some seem to conflict with what I’m finding. 2023 T6.1 Hillside Birchover Classic campervan; uses standard VW factory fitted aux battery fitted under passenger seat. I’ve just measured the voltage on both the upper and lower cab 12v sockets both with the EHU...
  11. T

    Large red wire under passenger seat

    I have a 2016 T6 which when I bought it had a small 300w inverter fitted in the base of the passenger seat. I removed the inverter and refitted all the other wiring in the passenger seat bin under the front mat and some of it across to under the drivers seat when I fitted a passenger seat...
  12. jacobk

    12v outputs for factory fitted aux battery

    I have a 2016 Multivan (TDI, 204, 4motion, DSG, Highline, Dynaudio) with a factory fitted battery under the driver seat. The car has a aux heater, electrical sliding doors (both sides), electrical driver seat. I'm trying to figure out if the 12V socket in the trunk and next to the backseat of...
  13. F

    Heated-seat retrofit with illuminated buttons

    I have a T6.1 Van and fitting heated seats and to light up the switch when the lights are on I need to find a dash light wire. Can anyone tell me an easy dash light wire I can tap into? Also looking for a Ignition on Accessory wire to tap into.
  14. Rids

    VW 2nd battery removal?

    So I've finally got started on my electrics install... the 200Ah lithium has gone in under the drivers seat...only just! I've now removed the drinkers side seat to find quite a lot of stuff... So my question is how much of this can disappear with the original VW 2nd battery? I've downloaded...
  15. Epic-Rob

    T6.1 Numerous warning lights after utilising factory-fit aux battery wiring [Resolved]

    OK so i have just pretty much finished a conversion on my new 6.1 during that time i had the bumpers off and parking sensors disconnected. ACC still worked fine. i turned parking sensors off on the dash, so i drove it a bit to paint shop etc and did get airbag light up as i just hadnt pushed...
  16. Croca

    Factory leisure battery wiring help

    Hi guys, i recently purchased a 2017 transporter T6 which was a Vic Pol forensic services vehicle. I am trying to sort out the factory leisure battery setup. It would appear that the battery powered emergency lights and uhf radios ect. I am not sure what has been removed from the setup when the...
  17. G

    Rubber battery cover for 2nd battery producing powder.

    Hello...I would like to know if anybody has the factory fitted second battery , under passenger seat. If so, does it have the black rubber cover fitted over it. My problem is the surface of the cover seems to create a white powdery substance when handled. It is not battery powder , but I can't...
  18. R

    T6.1 factory-fit aux battery wiring

    Hi everyone, I have myself a VW T6.1 DSG 4 Motion which I bought as an Accident repair vehicle. I've had all the repairs done and the van looks amazing.....Pictures attached. I would like to get in touch with the previous owner but the logbook was unfortunately destroyed. All I know is that the...
  19. R

    Factory fitted 2nd battery

    Can anyone tell me what this battery is for? It's a 2018 panel van, doesn't have auxiliary heater or towbar and it just seems like its connected to a relay not a smart charger (which I thought it had to be for smart alternators). Can I reposition this to under the drivers seat and extend the...
  20. Bobbych

    T6.1 What’s this live feed under my passenger seat? [Merge]

    Im new to the transporter world. Im looking for a location for my Leisure Battery and have looked under the Single front Passenger seat. The available pace looks ok. Easily 330 mm L x 230 mm H x 200 mm W. While looking I found a bunch of taped up (from Factory) Positive wires. One looks to...
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