Hi I have cribbed this from the Leon MK3 forum so credit to them ! I have attached an image of the Mk6 Ibiza Remote Ground Post (RGP) which is found under the bonnet at the right hand side by the battery. It is a bare metal bolt like object marked with a "-".
The RGP is a car body earthing point that should be connected to the negative (black) terminal clip of a battery charger. The positive (red) clip is attached to the +ve battery terminal traditionally used with a battery charger.
The post is used in cars with a stop start system that incorporates a battery condition monitor on the -ve battery terminal (it's the small box attached to the terminal). I know from experience the battery will not charge properly if the -ve clip of the battery charger is connected to -ve battery terminal. If the RGP is not used the battery condition monitor can become confused leading to other problems.
Yes both my Leon and my Ibiza are the wonderful "Eclipse Orange" although the RGP's are completely different ! Apparently there is something in the manual about this but I have not read it.
The RGP is a car body earthing point that should be connected to the negative (black) terminal clip of a battery charger. The positive (red) clip is attached to the +ve battery terminal traditionally used with a battery charger.
The post is used in cars with a stop start system that incorporates a battery condition monitor on the -ve battery terminal (it's the small box attached to the terminal). I know from experience the battery will not charge properly if the -ve clip of the battery charger is connected to -ve battery terminal. If the RGP is not used the battery condition monitor can become confused leading to other problems.
Yes both my Leon and my Ibiza are the wonderful "Eclipse Orange" although the RGP's are completely different ! Apparently there is something in the manual about this but I have not read it.