support cell balancing on VW Passat GTE pack

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support cell balancing on VW Passat GTE pack

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Hi I am try to find a BMS that will support cell balancing on VW Passat GTE pack?
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SimpBMS should. I used it on my Beetle with success
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Thanks just manual did state not sported, as it does work do you or any body know were the best place to buy it?
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Its ok just got one off ebay for £250 used with screen
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Yea simpBMS manual has not been updated in a long time. I stopped properly supporting it and updating due to it no longer being made now for over 2 years.

VW balancing is working for the GTE packs.
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Great thanks
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I am using SimpBMS can the CAB300 senser and VW battery Can live on the same bus? or do i need to add another can bus?
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They can live on the same bus
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