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by cicciopasticcio
29 Aug 2022, 08:50
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Leisure battery problem
Replies: 13
Views: 1812

Re: Leisure battery problem

Thanks. I tried to slide it forward as much as possible but the thing that doesn’t let me take the battery out is the metal plate under the seat. I even tried to rotate the seat but even rotating it the metal plate is blocking the battery.

The van is a LHD Westfalia
by cicciopasticcio
29 Aug 2022, 07:23
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Leisure battery problem
Replies: 13
Views: 1812

Re: Leisure battery problem

Thanks. Yes it is an original Westy. Morning update… I checked the BBB and the fuse inside is ok. Then tried “jump starting” the old leasure battery and everything works fine but still not charging. So I wanted to take out the battery and check the relay (and change the battery) but I don’t know how...
by cicciopasticcio
28 Aug 2022, 20:47
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Leisure battery problem
Replies: 13
Views: 1812

Re: Leisure battery problem

Thanks again.

Tomorrow I will try with another good battery and see what happens.

Could you please tell me where are all the fuses involved in the charging circuit? I think there may be one in the BBB under the back seat, but is it the only one?
by cicciopasticcio
28 Aug 2022, 20:21
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Leisure battery problem
Replies: 13
Views: 1812

Re: Leisure battery problem

Thanks for your reply.

I checked the voltage when the van was connected to the mains and it was still 6.4v , no change. The same with engine running.

Probably an issue with the charging circuit right?
by cicciopasticcio
28 Aug 2022, 19:55
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Leisure battery problem
Replies: 13
Views: 1812

Leisure battery problem

Hi guys, I have a problem with the leisure battery of my just bought T3 Westfalia. When I bought it the panel above the fridge marked as low, then in a couple of days (not using it) no more lights on the panel so I checked the battery voltage and it’s 6.4v 😫 what’s more… it doesn’t change when I tur...