Auxiliary Battery Charging (TP2)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Sierra, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2009 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The auxiliary battery provision (TP2) can be used to supply electrical power to additional equipment that the customer may choose to add, such as a slide-in camper or trailer, without discharging the vehicles primary battery. The auxiliary battery relay closes when the engine is running, in order to allow the generator to charge the auxiliary battery. The relay opens when the engine is off, so that the accessories will not discharge the vehicles primary battery, which is used for engine starting. If the vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary battery, the relay will be located on the driver's side of the vehicle, next to the underhood electrical center. Generally, a fuse should not be used in the STUD 1 Fuse 70 position of the underhood fuse block, if the vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary battery. A plastic plug may be installed in this position instead of a fuse. If a fuse is installed in this position, the accessories will discharge the primary battery in addition to the auxiliary battery.