Battery Charging / Leisure Battery ?

[Chris-W]

Apart from the main battery, I've got a battery tray and terminals for a second battery, on the right hand side.

Any particular reason this battery would be missing? Is it useful? The earth seems to have a full size cable, yet the positive side seems pretty wimpy, like a handful of small cables.

[321Away]

some cars had twin battery setup for colder parts of Japan, usually the tray and earth cable are retained and a leisure battery fitted with some form of new cabling and split charging system. does everything work in the vehicle?

Julian

[Chris-W]

How can I tell if it's a split charging system ?

[321Away]

do you have access to a multimeter for measuring voltage? if so check what is at ther terminal with the engine off and see if it goes up to approx 13v with the engine running. Does the car have a conversion or kitchen at all

[Chris-W]

do you have access to a multimeter for measuring voltage? if so check what is at ther terminal with the engine off and see if it goes up to approx 13v with the engine running. Does the car have a conversion or kitchen at all

It's got a small kitchen unit in the back, brand new, but it doesn't work - I haven't had time to check whether it's even wired in yet. I'll do it now.

[Chris-W]

Also, can I just use the battery from my Impreza in there?, it's just sat there doing nothing at the moment - the best price locally for a 'leisure battery' is halfords at £80 - seems a bit steep.

[Chris-W]

do you have access to a multimeter for measuring voltage? if so check what is at ther terminal with the engine off and see if it goes up to approx 13v with the engine running. Does the car have a conversion or kitchen at all

It's got a small kitchen unit in the back, brand new, but it doesn't work - I haven't had time to check whether it's even wired in yet. I'll do it now.

The water pump works, needed ignition turning one click. It's plugged into the auxiliary socket at the back. No spark from cooker though.