Date:         Wed, 8 Jul 2015 10:56:45 -0700
Reply-To:     PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Finding the PERFECT starter battery! (UPDATE!)
Comments: To: Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com>
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Will do as soon as starter battery issue is resolved!
Patti

On Wed, Jul 8, 2015 at 10:51 AM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Have a look at your fuse panel. Do you see a non stock looking #10 or
> #12 wire with an inline fuse holder connecting to an empty fuse spot?
> Does a red wire connect between the starter battery and aux. battery
> via isolator, fuse etc.?
>
> On Westies (and weekenders too?), a larger red wire from the 30 buss
> of fuse panel (battery "always on" power)  supplies power to the Westy
> appliances (sink pump, light, fridge). Some of us have repurposed that
> wire to take + power FROM the driver seat aux. battery back TO the
> fuse panel. The exact spot and wiring scheme varies depending on model
> year but if one fuses that wire, it can be used to supply power from
> aux. battery to stereo, interior lights, and possibly added 12V
> outlets as long as the wire gauge can handle
> the load of all appliances if used at same time.
>
> To do so, a new + wire from the vehicle charging system would have to
> be installed.
> Most would connect a wire from the starter battery + post
> to the aux. battery via isolator fuse etc.
>
> On 7/8/15, PB <pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > By the way, while my starter battery was removed from the car, I
> discovered
> > that my stereo, dome light, and fluorescent light all worked. I don't
> know
> > if that means that I already have this kind of battery relay system
> > <
> http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=2418&category_id=&category_parent_id=
> >
> > installed.
>
> --
> Neil n
>
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>
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>
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>
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>



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