Topic: Dual-battery C5?

[Howard81]

Taking a closer look in the right hand footwell in my C5 last night I noticed that it has holes for both ends of the battery strap, rear battery "foot" and a bracket to hold an additional keyswitch.  There's also a sticker on the central tunnel advising to turn on both batteries if two are connected.

Does this mean that it was originally fitted with a dual-battery setup?  Or where they like this from the factory, then a second keyswitch purchased and fitted if required?

It doesn't currently have dual-battery electrics, would it simply be a matter of getting another keyswitch assembly and "doubling up" on the connections so the two batteries work in parallel?

[kamilb1998]

That does look like it was a dual-battery model. The keyswitches do simply double up on the connections - a very straightforward job to do. I did it on mine several months ago.

[marra]

If you decide not to go back to 2xbattery then you could sell the bracket in the well ( holds the ignition block ) , ive seen these sell for £10 +, like many c5 parts folk will pay prices.

[Howard81]

Excellent, that's a nice bonus to find out.  In all honesty I'd like to put it back to dual battery if I can find the parts!

[C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER]

Hi there Howard just posted you an answer on your  other post .bye Chas