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Arbman Al



Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
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Split charge using volt sensitive relay?
On my 130 when it had a 300tdi engine, there was a split charge system in the battery box consisting of the yellow voltage sensing relay, a black relay and two studs in the side of the box.

This was all taken out when the TD5 engine and wiring was installed, but would like to re-use it if possible.

Does anyone know how/if it could be wired up?

A dummies guide saying connect this to this would be appreciated!

Cheers...Al


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Post #120246 31st Jan 2012 11:47pm
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bpman



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this looks like a heated windscreen relay, ok for trickle charging a second battery but i'd not use it with a winching system.

Have a look at this post: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic11113.html

this is a more rugged / HD version
Post #120263 1st Feb 2012 8:40am
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Arbman Al



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The 130 is an ex utility vehicle, and the winch and split charging system was fitted for them. Thought it might work with my TD5 engine, so saving £££'s

Will it not work then? 1996 Defender 130 converted to TD5 and auto

1975 Triumph Stag 3.0 V8
Post #120283 1st Feb 2012 10:30am
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davew



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It's a standard Land Rover option. The split charge relay has 3 terminals - +ve connected to the main battery, -ve connected to common battery -ve and Out which connects to the second relay that does the switching - connecting the two studs together in this case.

No reason it shouldn't work although I'm not sure I'd want to use it on a vehicle equipped with an electric winch - I assume this was fitted with a hydraulic winch ?
Post #120288 1st Feb 2012 10:49am
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Arbman Al



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davew wrote:
It's a standard Land Rover option. The split charge relay has 3 terminals - +ve connected to the main battery, -ve connected to common battery -ve and Out which connects to the second relay that does the switching - connecting the two studs together in this case.

No reason it shouldn't work although I'm not sure I'd want to use it on a vehicle equipped with an electric winch - I assume this was fitted with a hydraulic winch ?


Thanks Dave.

The winch is an electric husky winch.
I take it the alternator sensing wire is not needed on a Td5? 1996 Defender 130 converted to TD5 and auto

1975 Triumph Stag 3.0 V8
Post #120394 1st Feb 2012 7:14pm
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