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by davejl
11 Jul 2015, 18:58
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: 1.6TD will not turn over/start (1987 Joker)
Replies: 10
Views: 4323

Re: 1.6TD will not turn over/start (1987 Joker)

Right Update on the progress over the last 2 weekends... Thanks for all the advice Changed starter no real change but decided to keep it fitted. Next was ignition switch and split charge relay (SRB630), also decided to 'upgrade' cabling between battery and engine, battery and started and alternator ...
by davejl
02 Jul 2015, 20:44
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: 1.6TD will not turn over/start (1987 Joker)
Replies: 10
Views: 4323

Re: 1.6TD will not turn over/start (1987 Joker)

That's why I'm scratching my head; still have a few things to check like ignition switch, earths etc

Battery voltage all good (charged via mains an BBB); have got new split charge relay as recommended in the wiki - let's see what happens this weekend
by davejl
02 Jul 2015, 17:49
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: 1.6TD will not turn over/start (1987 Joker)
Replies: 10
Views: 4323

Re: 1.6TD will not turn over/start (1987 Joker)

Midlife - yes measuring between disconnected earthing -ve cable and -ve terminal.

can't measure voltage at battery when engine running (as it won't start) - however when done before it was 'healthy' something like 13.65-13.95 springs to mind!
by davejl
02 Jul 2015, 08:05
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: 1.6TD will not turn over/start (1987 Joker)
Replies: 10
Views: 4323

Re: 1.6TD will not turn over/start (1987 Joker)

Thanks, I'll try those... lets see how I get on
by davejl
01 Jul 2015, 06:36
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: 1.6TD will not turn over/start (1987 Joker)
Replies: 10
Views: 4323

1.6TD will not turn over/start (1987 Joker)

I've had a long term problem with battery discharge, normally after 2 weeks or more so to prevent this I've kept the van plugged in to keep the batteries 'on charge'. The not starting has been exsaperated since I fitted a USB charger(wired with the radio to the leasiure battery). Already planning to...
by davejl
07 Aug 2014, 15:39
Forum: Campers
Topic: Gas Part for Wesfalia Camper
Replies: 3
Views: 1475

Re: Gas Part for Wesfalia Camper

You can also try: https://www.wynen-gas.de/controller-epu ... tanks.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by davejl
11 Mar 2014, 14:01
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Speaker recommendation please
Replies: 2
Views: 1330

Re: Speaker recommendation please

I fitted these http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/5-inch-127cm- ... kers-l21at" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; to my van last year (I had no front speakers previously). There is also a 4 inch version.
by davejl
09 Jun 2011, 13:14
Forum: Campers
Topic: Roof Rack for Westy Pop Top
Replies: 3
Views: 995

Re: Roof Rack for Westy Pop Top

Thanks for the advice, van in for respray at the moment so will be able to get the brackets fitted at the same time. :ok
by davejl
26 May 2011, 07:23
Forum: Campers
Topic: Roof Rack for Westy Pop Top
Replies: 3
Views: 995

Roof Rack for Westy Pop Top

Hi

I've just brought, from Gunzel, a set of the brackets to allow me to fit a roof rack to my Westy Pop Top, however there are no instuctions on the best place to fit them on the roof. Advice or photos showing where to fit would be appreciated.

Thanks

Dave
by davejl
02 Aug 2010, 22:37
Forum: Campers
Topic: Eber B2L fuel pump
Replies: 8
Views: 1704

Re: Eber B2L fuel pump

Hi

There are pumps available from http://en.serial-kombi.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.
by davejl
31 Jul 2010, 19:57
Forum: Campers
Topic: Westfalia fridges - testing/repair
Replies: 5
Views: 1597

Re: Westfalia fridges - testing/repair

Hi I repaired/serviced my westfalia fridge (Electolux RM194 EGI) earlier this year - it was only getting cool on 12v! I followed the guidance on the Wiki - https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/Camping_interior_fridge_servicing/Maintenance" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. Yes the elem...
by davejl
10 Apr 2010, 16:48
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: New battery required for T25 westy
Replies: 4
Views: 1136

Re: New battery required for T25 westy

Try this thread to get a good cheap and right sized leisure battery https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=65366" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Dave
by davejl
13 Mar 2010, 20:25
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Flat Battery - Split Charging Relay
Replies: 1
Views: 711

Flat Battery - Split Charging Relay

Hi I've been having trouble with my 88 Joker 1.6TD main battery going flat; I had left it disconnected over the last few months whilst it over wintered in the garage. After reconnecting last week and starting first time I have to jump start the van today as the battery was partially discharge. It is...
by davejl
13 Mar 2010, 17:42
Forum: Campers
Topic: westy fridge exhaust
Replies: 2
Views: 735

Re: westy fridge exhaust

Try these: http://en.serial-kombi.com/volkswagen-transporter-1980-91-westfalia-gas-and-refrigerator-N17-N2263.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://server3.gs-shop.de/200/cgi-bin/shop.dll?SESSIONID=0811024967348203&PKEY=3A7A&AnbieterID=4357" onclick="...