VW T5 electric plug/connection

[CaliforniaNorway]

Hi,

I’ve tried the search function but with no results.

Anyone have an idea what this plug/connection do?

 

[ArunAlec]

Hi,

I’ve tried the search function but with no results.

Anyone have an idea what this plug/connection do?

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Is it in the boot right hand side? If so should a 12v socket with a flip up cover.

 

[Perfectos]

Edit :
could be a 12v magnetic connector

MagCode®

Rosenberger MagCode® systems provide short-circuit-proof, self-finding magnetic connections of 12 V and 24 V applications. They are used, for example, for trickle charging of batteries in vehicles with longer standing times, such as in cars, vans, motor homes as well as motorcycles and boats -...

www.rosenberger.com

It looks like the standard 12v socket (cigarette style) has been replaced with the mag lock

 

[CaliforniaNorway]

Is it in the boot right hand side? If so should a 12v socket with a flip up cover.

It is in the boot roght hand side yes. No flip cover.

Looks like a 12v something. It has grooves for locking.

Adding a better image

 

[CaliforniaNorway]

Edit :
could be a 12v magnetic connector

MagCode®

Rosenberger MagCode® systems provide short-circuit-proof, self-finding magnetic connections of 12 V and 24 V applications. They are used, for example, for trickle charging of batteries in vehicles with longer standing times, such as in cars, vans, motor homes as well as motorcycles and boats -...

www.rosenberger.com

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I’ve just bought it, but no fob or similar connections came with it unfortunately

 

[Perfectos]

I’ve just bought it, but no fob or similar connections came with it unfortunately

I presume the previous owner had a fridge etc and replaced the standard 12v socket with the mag lock , you can either change it back to standard or Buy connector to use with the mag lock - see my previous post & link

 

[Perfectos]

Rear 12v outlet

hi guys have any of the other LHD owners got a strange 12v outlet in the rear compartment? Mine looks almost like it should have a plug that screws into place on it. It's not the usual cigar lighter type. Mike

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[CaliforniaNorway]

Awesome! Thanks folks!

 

[Perfectos]

To the forum,

photos of the Van & an introduction are customary

 

[JMMT]

Hi. Mine has the same socket.
Does anyone know the best way to change this to a regular 12v socket?
How is this thing attached to the panel?

 

[owen_h]

The Mag socket is in 2 parts that screws together clamping the panel in the middle. So to remove you would need ta access the rear of the panel and unscrew the collar. I cant find an image online of it disassembled but this shows the rear:

Victron MagCode Power Port 12V (Max. 15A)

BPC900520014 - Victron Energy MagCode Power Port 12V (Max.15A).

www.sunshinesolar.co.uk

The section with the grooves / indents unscrews from the middle of the unit. You can then remove the spade terminals (dont let the +ve and -ve touch if they are uninsulated).

An alternative solution could be to get a magnetic connector to 12v socket adaptor:

https://grovesbatteries.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/CTEK_Magnetic_Adaptor_Aston_Martin_Cigarette_Socket.jpg

Or wire the device you want to 'plug' in direct to a Mag plug

 

[JMMT]

Thanks, owen_h
I'll try to reah the back of the socket.