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By sparker - 4/28/2012 3:59:39 AM
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hi
can anybody tell me if putting a wire on the warning light side of the alternator for a split charge relay is still okay
the vehicle is a 2011 2.5 diesel VW van
thanks sparker
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By Disgusted - 4/28/2012 4:26:20 AM
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I have a split charge system in my Kangoo with a voltage sensitive relay, made by Durite (part number 0-727-33).
Saves joining into Smart Charging systems.
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By sparker - 4/29/2012 1:02:34 PM
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hi
did not know about these
do you wire it the same way?
thanks sparker
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By Angus - 4/29/2012 1:54:59 PM
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Sparker
Those are brilliant - a doddle to wire - one big cable to both batteries' positive and one earth wire to work the relay.
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By laldog - 4/29/2012 4:20:05 PM
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http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?q=split+charging+relay&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=np&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=5943206536556374210&sa=X&ei=46GdT4iqF4iM8gPI44X5Dg&ved=0CG4Q8wIwAw
Or your local caravan store/trailer outlet will have them in stock. I have one in my Partner van as i use a second battery fitted under the passenger seat and it has worked well for 5 years now with no trouble at all.
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By sparker - 5/7/2012 2:36:50 PM
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hi all
thanks for the help did not know about this very easy to fit
since i gave up on modern cars i am a little out of touch i only do vintage and classic stuff now
thanks sparker
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By sparki1 - 5/7/2012 4:21:27 PM
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Put the earth wire on the charge relay, back to vehicle battery earth terminal, not just a vehicle earth as this circuit is very sensitive
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