vehicle battery

Hi, I've noticed my 19 plate t6 struggles to start after a short journey like a school run. On several occasions when I start the van but don't drive then turn it off the next time I try to start it won't start! When it's happend previously it's gone to the garage I got it from and vw and...

I'm planning on adding 4 downlights to the roof in the rear of my t6.1 And debating if it will be fine to run off ignition battery with a seperate switch or if i should be on seperate circuit and connected to my ecoflow setup. I will retain the cargo lights that will continue to work as normal...

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...

Hi guys, Looking for some help. Recently, my 150 Highline has had an issue with the lights pulsing, bright then dim, constantly. Also, when the ignition is turned off, the infotainment system turns itself off due to ‘insufficient battery charge’. I’m also not sure that my start/stop system is...

For about a month I’ve been monitoring the starter battery with a BM2, as recommended on here, so that I know when I need to connect an external charger. For context it’s a 2016 Euro 5 with Stop Start BM. It’s a campervan conversion and it doesn’t get used much this time of year. The battery...

Hi all I have a 2019 150 manual with start stop, and my battery is not holding charge. So I have been looking at replacements and found a Yuasa amg 7000 which looks like a direct swap without needing recoded? I have also seen the Yuasa amg 9000 which would probably suit me better with an...

Hello all I Got these codes coming up Anyone can tell me what it is ? Van is 2019 with 120k miles on It seems like fans are coming on quiet often even after short journeys sometimes Plus alternator is charging at 15 volt when engine running and when not running battery showing 11.9 volt...

Hey Guys, Following the advice from the forum, I fitted the excellent BM2 Bluetooth battery monitor to the starter battery. Despite being careful whilst installing the device I realised that the battery had become disconnected as the clock needed to be reset. Everything worked okay except the...

Evening. How long should the volts stay at 14.9 when driving? and should the charging volts be the same on the leisure battery as the engine battery at the same time ? for info t6 beach around 1 degrees out side temp. Led lights on

Hi just been to converters told me to down the app so I know how much I am charging my battery what is the app called Thanks

Morning everyone, today I may be aiming for title of “the most daft questions in one weekend” so please be gentle. Background: 18 month old T6.1, converted by Hillside Leisure, I’m second owner. Starter battery questionable - no amount of time on a Ctek MSX-7 will bring charge level above...

Still can't come to a conclusion. Could my alternator be faulty??? 2015 T6 Bluemotion 102. Still banging out 14.8v no drop or rise after a 40 min drive. Had it sitting on the driveway running for 10 mins too. Looks like it has the extra parts that would accompany a Smart alternator on the...

I seem to have a battery drain on my 2016 T6 150 highline as it struggles or fails to start after about 6-7 of not being used. Firstly I believed it to be the battery, so had a brand new AGM battery installed and coded to the van but again after 6-7 days I’m getting the same issue. It appears to...

I have a 2016 T6 with a euro 5 caac engine, I've had the van for just over 5 years and have started to think the original starter battery may be nearing its reliable life. Does anyone know if a replacement battery of the same type and size (cca) etc need coding on my era of van. My concern is...

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...