MAG Code Socket....

[Gripper2111]

Does anyone know what the MAG Code socket is on a Kombi Beach, the manual makes reference to it being some kind of power socket but the VW dealer here didn't know what it was for and neither did the 12v shop who supply a load of in vehicle equipment. I have searched the net and only seem to come up with articles mentioning it as part of the vehicle spec but none making mention of how it can be used. FYI it's on the right hand side rear of the drivers seat in the Beach.

Cheers

Mark

[MultiplexMan]

Does anyone know what the MAG Code socket is on a Kombi Beach, the manual makes reference to it being some kind of power socket but the VW dealer here didn't know what it was for and neither did the 12v shop who supply a load of in vehicle equipment.

MagCode is a 12V accessory socket that is "activated" via the alignment of magnets in the plug. Hence it is not possible to short without the mating plug. They come in several ratings.

You can buy them via any Hella outlet. I purchased mine through a truck spares supplier in Newcastle as it worked out cheaper than buying direct from Germany.

The local VW dealer gave me the usual blank response (endearing in children and puppies - not so from "technical support") when asked about the port.

Refer to site below.

http://www.magcode.de/english/produkte.html

I have installed these throughout my Beach - internally and externally.

The only downside is the HUGE hole required to secure the fitting, and the right angle orientation of the fly lead plug.

Cheers, MM

[Gripper2111]

Thanks for that MM, I will see if I can track down a Hella dealer here in Perth.

Cheers

Mark

[Gripper2111]

Hi MM,

You don't happen to know the name of the supplier in Newcastle do you, I have called 10 Hella dealers in Perth both Truck and Mining and so far no one knows what I'm on about. May have to try mail order from there if I draw a total blank this end!

Cheers

Mark

[Gripper2111]

Hi MM,

Forget my last, I finally found a supplier and it's all good now, should have it sorted by the weekend.

Cheers

Mark

[tapsy]

Mag Plugs

those plugs are common in europe, rather than a cigarette type plug, so kiddies don;t stick their fingers in, i'm going to have it replaced with a cigarette type plug, cause it is eaisier to get stuff with those type fittings rather than the MAG plug.

[coastie]

The link below should take you to the hella catalogue it has the part numbers and wiring diagrams. They work great I converted my engel plug to run via an Anderson plug connection and the magcode to work in the Multivan and my other cars, I bought the lockable powerclip plus 12V
http://www.hella.com/produktion/Hell...g_News_202.pdf

[Gripper2111]

Hi,

Collected mine today and wired it up to a socket to run my Waeco - works a treat!

Mark

[tapsy]

mag plug

Hi,

Collected mine today and wired it up to a socket to run my Waeco - works a treat!

Mark

maybe i should stay with the mag plug, did you have to convert your waeco plug to suit, i don't know nuthin about electrics
what did you actually collect today? an extension lead from the mag?

[Gripper2111]

Hi,

Today I picked up the MAG Clip Plus (I think that's the official name) from my Hella dealer in Perth and the plug needs no soldering as the wires are screwed in place. I have a voltage regulator from Waeco that had a 12v cigar lighter plug on so I cut that off and fitted the new MAG Code - 5 minute job and works a treat plus great fit onto the socket behind the seat. I think I am right in saying that the MAGCODE socket is higher rated than the standard 12v socket.

Anyway well worth chasing one up if you are a Beach owner just from the convenience of having a 12v outlet on the floor behind the drivers seat.

Mark

[tapsy]

mag code

hi mark

what did the plug set you back?

[Gripper2111]

Hi

It was about $40.00 as I had it Express shipped as I needed it for the weekend.

Mark

[petenkaz]

Hi all

Can anyone confirm if the mag socket runs directly from the second battery? Also, is it possible to get an adapter to plug my normal lighter plug in for the fridge? This will save me having to change the plug on the fridge.
Thanks

[BrianJ]

Hi all

Can anyone confirm if the mag socket runs directly from the second battery? Also, is it possible to get an adapter to plug my normal lighter plug in for the fridge? This will save me having to change the plug on the fridge.
Thanks

The mag socket on the drivers seat is connected to the secondary battery. I replaced mine with a standard cigaret socket so I can plug anything into it. To do this yo need to pull the plastic part off the seat, I think it clips on, and also the hole in the plastic is a little too big so you need a large flat insulating washer to adapt it, something like you get in tap and toilet cistern washer kits.

Brian

[petenkaz]

Thanks heaps for that, don't really want to flatten the wrong battery if I leave the fridge running overnight.
Was coming back from the sunshine coast this morning and saw a beach with the offroad grey and orange stipes heading up the coast, actually the first time I have seen another beach on the road. I just sold my 76 kombi camper, so pretty used to the kombi wave, seems the beach is rarer than the old bus!