vehicle battery

So my van sits on the driveway for weeks at a time without moving, so was thinking about getting a panel to sit on the dash to keep the starter charged up.. after reading lots of positive/negative claims about sub 20Watt panels I took a a look at Renogy to see what they had.. (after @Dellmassive...

Good day, My main car battery recently died so I ended up re-charging the battery with another boosting battery and cable. I was able to re-start the car, but since then the auxiliary battery constantly indicates low battery and no lights, nor fridge, nor electric roof top works. Even the...

Hi, I've heard that once your starter battery runs flat, the van maintains an error code that only allows the van to recharge the battery to 50% capacity? An only clearing the error code will allow it to charge to full capacity again? Is this correct, as my garage are saying they don't know...

Hi all, I need to swap my battery and register it. I have carista pro subscription so should work, but it doesn't come up in the service drop down menu which is where it should be. When I interrogate the vehicle supported tab, my t6 says battery registration is supported, I have emailed...

Hi All, due to my limited understanding of electronics, I’m asking for some help! I have a campervan, professionally converted T6.1 Transporter. it has a solar panel and leisure battery with the following kit: Victron units: ORION TR Smart isolated DC-DC CHARGER next to leisure battery under...

Had my T6 for a week, setup as a camper with leisure battery and Orion dc dc 12/12 18 unit. I’m having a problem with the starter battery discharging and not having enough voltage to start the van. Had AA out tonight to get it going. Been doing a bit of reading and I’m not sure the Orion is...

Hi Guys I’m planning on running a separate supply from my battery to run a Shurflo pump 4.5amps . Realistically the pump won’t operate for longer than a minute between outings ( only used to wash salt water off after a surf ) Will this be to much drain on the main battery ? Don’t really want...

Hi guys, I’m new to the forum but I thought this might be a good place to ask some questions regarding my Transporters strange hard start problem. I’ve had 3 separate mechanics look at this for me and it’s left them scratching their heads. Okay so it’s a 2007 T5 Transporter T30 2.5 TDI. After a...

Hello everyone, I'm recently a happy owner of California ocean of 2017, I have a problem when I turn on the engine with the cali parked downhill upside down, esc and smoke from the hood in the battery part....... Not so what to think Thank you all

I have a Vitron 12/30 Blue Smart Charger, that is due to go into the van when the leisure electrics are done. For now, I want to charge up the vehicle battery. I have just read the VW Manual, which makes no reference to using a battery charger but gives the impression that to jump-start the van...

I have been using my van as a mobile lounge for the last 3 weeks due it being more comfortable to sit on a car seat than any other chair in my house! I've not been driving the vehicle and so the starter battery hadn't received any juice over the last couple of weeks or so. The voltage fell...

I hooked up to 240 to give my leisure battery a well needed boost . Made sure it finished (eg settled down at 14v and after a few hours disconnected . Another couple of hours later I went to start the van and the starter motor was dead . Called the AA and they confirmed it was not taking a...

My friend has a 2016 T6 from a conversion company. It has a 80ah AGM starter battery and the converter installed a ‘smart battery isolator’ split charge instead of a b2b charger. The alternator was replaced a couple of months ago. The van has been throwing up a stop start error for a while and...

Hi all, I had my van re mapped before moving interstate and they forgot the battery holder. I now have all the parts to put back together however I'm not 100% how they all go. If anyone has a diagram or photos with their battery removed would really help! 2017 transporter t6 4motion

Hey guys, Hope you’re all well. Just wondering if anyone can ease my mind and confirm if this is an unavoidable problem. Noticed a small leak in the passenger footwell of my 2017 T6 transporter (second image). Pulled the glove box off and found no real damp spots. Pulled the scuttle panel off...

Hello guys! I own a T6.1. I was wondering, that cigarette lighter socket in the front (next to the USB-C plug), it is connected to the engine battery or leisure battery? once my engine battery was dead but I was still able to charge my phone with that 12v plug, so I am confused... Thanks a...

Just had my claim for a new starter battery (AGM) turned down because the parasitic voltage was excessive and is caused by the installation of a leisure battery. This was before I told them that the fuse to the leisure battery was removed but they stuck to their story and wanted to charge £115...

As others have noted, these modern vehicles don't like not getting used! And the battery manages to discharge over a few weeks. Well, ours was utterly discharged having not been used for 3 weeks, and is now showing low voltage after only standing a week, and this after being charged and then a...

Had electrical issues on and off since buying my converted T6 MY 2017. Thought I had a parasitic drain as starter battery power draining over a couple of days of use Had an auto electrician come out - no parasitic drain, starter battery ok (new 4 months ago) alternator charging ok. It’s been...

Hi all, We have a 2018 T6 startline, converted to a camper. On Tuesday, 22nd, my partner drove it to pick up a turkey and returned no issues, she said it started fine and nothing seemed off. Yesterday, 26th, we went to use it to take the dog for a walk and it was completely dead. The key...