Retrofit kit for installing a second battery in Volkswagen T5 pre-facelift up to 2010 (all models)
Complete kit for retrofitting a second battery in VW T5 pre-facelift (up to 2010).
This professional installation kit allows easy retrofit of a second battery under the driver’s seat. The advantage of a second battery is the increased energy storage, which can be used, for example, for the auxiliary heater, interior lights, audio system, or additional installations such as a refrigerator or other equipment in the vehicle. When the engine is switched off, the second battery is separated from the starter battery and is only reconnected after engine start (charging function). This ensures that even if the second battery is discharged, the engine can always be started via the starter battery.
Suitable for
- all VW T5 pre-facelift up to 2010
Scope of delivery
- Battery console for under-seat installation (driver’s seat) (adapted original VW spare part)
- Mounting material for battery console (clamp strip with screw)
- Connection cable set for second battery (10qmm cable with battery terminals)
- Battery isolation relay controlled via the onboard control unit
- 70A fuse protection for charging circuit with fuse holder (installed at the second battery)
- 70A fuse protection for charging circuit with fuse holder (installed at the starter battery)
- Mounting materials such as cable ties, roll of insulating tape, crimp contacts, butt connectors, etc.
- Installation and connection instructions
Optional accessories
- 5-way fuse holder for connecting up to 5 consumers to the second battery
- Wiring harness for connecting the auxiliary heater to the second battery (part number KAB-ZH-2B-T5)
- Wiring harness for connecting the interior blower (heater) to the second battery (part number KAB-IG-2B-T56)
- Original VW battery cover (fabric or solid rubber)
Notes on ordering / optional accessories
- 5-way fuse holder with max. 40A load capacity
Delivery without fuses and connection cables
- Battery vent hose
- Original VW battery cover (fabric or solid rubber)
Notes on battery / battery console
Please note the maximum dimensions of the second battery (W / D / H): 320 mm x 180 mm x 195 mm.
The recommended battery height is 175 mm. If batteries with a height of 195 mm are used, the positive terminal must be properly protected against short circuits towards the seat (small clearance to the seat frame, risk of short circuit!). When installing a large battery, be sure to use the solid rubber cover. It has the dimensions (W / D): 335 mm x 170 mm – the height is designed so that the terminals are fully covered.
Notes on battery selection
If an AGM battery is installed as the starter battery (see label on the battery), the second battery should also be an AGM battery. Please use a standard lead-acid battery only if such a battery is also installed in the engine compartment.
Notes on vent hose
Always use a battery vent hose, even AGM batteries emit gases!
Attention for batteries!
Shipping of batteries is only possible within Germany (excluding German islands).
Shipping of car batteries only inside germany (except german islands).
Please order the optional battery only if shipping is to a German address!
Installation required?
We also offer this item fully installed at a fixed price. Appointment requests via our customer service (www.wibutec.com/kontakt).
- Installation cost at our facility €249.00 (under-seat installation driver’s seat, connecting isolation relay, establishing charging supply)
- Rewiring consumers from €49.00 (depending on equipment, please specify by email which consumers should be rewired)
This product description has been translated automatically. The original and authoritative version is the German-language description. In case of any discrepancies or uncertainties, please refer to the German version.
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