Flat Battery - central control panel

[ColinWM]

Had a flat battery and got going with jump start - however the central control panel is ‘blank’ so can’t use any van functions - lights roof fridge etc

Any insight to this ? - is this usual after a jump start - any fix

 

[dspuk]

Had a flat battery and got going with jump start - however the central control panel is ‘blank’ so can’t use any van functions - lights roof fridge etc

Any insight to this ? - is this usual after a jump start - any fix

Have you ran the van out for an hour or two to get everything fully back up to charge?

 

[ColinWM]

Have you ran the van out for an hour or two to get everything fully back up to charge?

Thanks - ran for about 30 mins - not an hour -

Just seems odd - feel like issue may be related to the flat battery

 

[ColinWM]

Thanks - ran for about 30 mins - not an hour -

Just seems odd - feel like issue may be related to the flat battery

Will try in any case

 

[flying banana]

need to set the time/date before it will work.

 

[WelshGas]

Had a flat battery and got going with jump start - however the central control panel is ‘blank’ so can’t use any van functions - lights roof fridge etc

Any insight to this ? - is this usual after a jump start - any fix

So the engine battery was flat. What about the Leisure Batteries?

It might be worth plugging the vehicle into EHU for 12-24 hrs.

 

[ColinWM]

So the engine battery was flat. What about the Leisure Batteries?

It might be worth plugging the vehicle into EHU for 12-24 hrs.

Thanks - far as I know leisure batteries ok - Mm but on reflection could be low as had not driven van for about 4 weeks

Noted re EHU

 

[ColinWM]

need to set the time/date before it will work.

Thanks will try this

 

[Davispg]

I just took my California to the VW dealer because my screen went blank. It a one year old used one and I only got it 2 weeks ago.

They said it was due to leisure batteries being low and when they looked it was working. Sounded suspicious to me and I thought the screen may have had a fault.

But after a day long charge all seems OK now.

 

[Javoland]

Had a flat battery and got going with jump start - however the central control panel is ‘blank’ so can’t use any van functions - lights roof fridge etc

Any insight to this ? - is this usual after a jump start - any fix

Hithere , had the same problem on a 2020 cali beach. Both batteries were dead after 4 weeks. I jump start (big mistake) and everythings worked... but the central camper screen. Long story short: screen was dead, I assume it was because of the jump start, I had to replace it in VW ( no warranty after 2 years) and the joke was around 850 € including 1 hour manwork. I hope its not the same for you.
Good luck mate

 

[b1gl33]

You need to put a booster pack on the battery behind the driver seat (or the passenger seat in the UK)

New 6.1 Ocean handed over with dead control panel

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[ColinWM]

Hithere , had the same problem on a 2020 cali beach. Both batteries were dead after 4 weeks. I jump start (big mistake) and everythings worked... but the central camper screen. Long story short: screen was dead, I assume it was because of the jump start, I had to replace it in VW ( no warranty after 2 years) and the joke was around 850 € including 1 hour manwork. I hope its not the same for you.
Good luck mate

Wow - Yes tried various suggestions - driving for hour or so re set time / date disconnect battery etc but still no joy

Do feel like the flat battery / jump has something to do with it - thought mbe even just a fuse
Short is I’m booked in to VW for a diagnostic - interesting to see cause / fix !

Thanks

 

[Jude]

Had a flat battery and got going with jump start - however the central control panel is ‘blank’ so can’t use any van functions - lights roof fridge etc

Any insight to this ? - is this usual after a jump start - any fix

I have the Grand California 600. The solution for this problem is to disconnect the Blue plug/connector for a few minutes and then replace it. This resets the control panel. In my van the blue connector is located deeply under the dashboard on the doorside of the passenger's footwell. Damned difficult to get to, Some say to turn off the red isolator switch in the electrical cabinet first. I didn't, just the blue plug and the water began to flow, the step operated and everything was back to normal. But please tell me why such an important connector is almost impossible to access.

 

[ColinWM]

Thanks may be a silly question but what is the blue plug you referenced