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Got an electrical fault ? Read this first!

Last post by Hacksawbob « 10 Feb 2013, 23:56

by Hacksawbob » 10 Feb 2013, 23:56

Check your earths !

Many electrical issues are caused by corroded electrical contacts on the earthing points. Please read and check before posting...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
10 Feb 2013, 23:56
Leisure battery advice

Last post by R0B « Today, 08:23
Replies: 27
by Shinnster » 09 Apr 2025, 17:22
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Hi all,

the time has come to get a leisure battery in my van. Ive been using a second car starter battery for the past 2 years which has kind of...
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Last post by R0B
Today, 08:23
Identify late fan wiring harness

Last post by silverbullet « 09 Jun 2025, 19:16
Replies: 9
by silverbullet » 04 Jun 2025, 19:30

I recently acquired a box of mixed T3 wiring, I have worked out whats what, appears to mostly have come from a '89 Caravelle (going by resistor dates...

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Last post by silverbullet
09 Jun 2025, 19:16
Replacement hazard switch

Last post by mariner « 07 Jun 2025, 19:51
Replies: 20
by Profscooter » 14 Nov 2022, 17:36
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My D reg Autosleeper T25 has developed a faulty hazard light switch - only the right side of the van flashed. I ordered a new switch online which was...
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Last post by mariner
07 Jun 2025, 19:51
Fixing high beams indicator

Last post by silverbullet « 04 Jun 2025, 19:35
Replies: 2
by Matt_CH » 03 Jun 2025, 14:12

Hi everyone, I just bought my first T25, it's a 1989 Kastenwagen .

One of the problems I had to fix was the broken high beams indicator bulb.
I...

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Last post by silverbullet
04 Jun 2025, 19:35
T3 1.6td radiator fan resistor

Last post by Michael c « 01 Jun 2025, 15:01
Replies: 2
by Michael c » 01 Jun 2025, 11:16

Have a T3 1.6td . The radiator fan will only run on high speed when the engine is very hot . Should have 2 speeds. Suspect the resistor behind the...

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Last post by Michael c
01 Jun 2025, 15:01
Dash lights.

Last post by BarnyE « 31 May 2025, 19:03

by BarnyE » 31 May 2025, 19:03

I did a stupid thing and put the battery feed to the “little black box” onto the negative terminal in an utter brain dead moment. The diode on the...

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Last post by BarnyE
31 May 2025, 19:03
Full beam only on the offside

Last post by pierce « 31 May 2025, 06:59
Replies: 11
by pierce » 23 May 2025, 11:46

Hi when I click the full beam on I only get the right hand light and the near side headlight goes off

Any ideas, I have changed the headlight relay

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Last post by pierce
31 May 2025, 06:59
Temperature Guage going to full

Last post by Smiffo « 30 May 2025, 17:15
Replies: 5
by Goose407 » 29 May 2025, 08:12

1.9 DG 1987. Have owned for 20 years. Temperature guage going to full and red light flashing Replaced temp sensor, replaced coolant level sensor...

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Last post by Smiffo
30 May 2025, 17:15
T3 fuel gauge

Last post by silverbullet « 30 May 2025, 07:48
Replies: 2
by Komorebi » 29 May 2025, 05:07

Hi guys.
Firstly, electrical is really not my thing so bare with me.
My fuel gauge is playing games with me. When the fuel tank is completely full it...

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Last post by silverbullet
30 May 2025, 07:48
Connector for coolant sensor missing - please help

Last post by radiostar « 15 May 2025, 17:04
Replies: 20
by radiostar » 05 May 2025, 10:29
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Hi there, I hope you can help me..
I have a 1988 vwt25. I am trying to get back on the road and it’s not far off.
2 things I need help with and they...
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Last post by radiostar
15 May 2025, 17:04
JPT Terminal Extraction Tool

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 14 May 2025, 16:28
Replies: 8
by Alfredo » 13 May 2025, 12:23

Why are these so expensive?

Any tips for a Heath Robinson DIY version

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
14 May 2025, 16:28
1.9 TD AAZ LHD Carthago washer bottle motor

Last post by jacko1967 « 14 May 2025, 15:34
Replies: 2
by jacko1967 » 14 May 2025, 10:35

Hi my washer bottle motor has failed I've checked it on a spare battery and nothing. It was bought about a year ago from brickworks, the van was...

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Last post by jacko1967
14 May 2025, 15:34
Engine bay wiring dilema - SORTED

Last post by Dueller « 14 May 2025, 15:30
Replies: 33
by Dueller » 07 Apr 2025, 20:33
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Been busy with my van conversion, gearbox and engine, see my other threads

Now at the stage where i am connecting up

Have some questions though...
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Last post by Dueller
14 May 2025, 15:30
Faulty Fuel Gauge - Anyone Else Experiencing This?

Last post by Robsey « 13 May 2025, 21:25
Replies: 1
by gluquestr » 13 May 2025, 20:33

Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone else has had issues with their fuel gauge recently? Mine seems to be acting up - showing as almost empty even after...

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Last post by Robsey
13 May 2025, 21:25
Speedometer, fuel gauge, temp gauge not working

Last post by Robsey « 13 May 2025, 19:04
Replies: 10
by FarWare12 » 22 Jan 2024, 20:41

Hi. I recently bought a T25 and the speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge and temp gauge are not working. The warning lights do work.

Could this be one...

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Last post by Robsey
13 May 2025, 19:04
Speedo Needle Return Spring

Last post by Aidan « 12 May 2025, 09:46
Replies: 1
by mshaw1980 » 09 May 2025, 19:54

Hello

Been a while since I posted with one thing or another but now back into some spannering on my van.

I previously had a noisy speedo which I...

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Last post by Aidan
12 May 2025, 09:46
Vw T25 1980 odometer gear

Last post by R0B « 12 May 2025, 09:44
Replies: 3
by richardhyatt » 12 May 2025, 08:52

good morning,
new to the forum , so hope I have done this correctly
1980 2.0 litre Aircooled T25
my son has the above T25 and the odometer has...

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Last post by R0B
12 May 2025, 09:44
No Rear Indicators or Brake Lights - SORTED

Last post by Smiffo « 12 May 2025, 08:40
Replies: 10
by Dueller » 06 May 2025, 17:25

Getting through things and now this

Got a spare earth wire, no idea where it goes

Did have a loose earth on the hazard switch that I repaired...

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Last post by Smiffo
12 May 2025, 08:40
Sudden electrical death of washers, wipers, and heater fan.

Last post by Mocki « 12 May 2025, 06:11
Replies: 15
by rollercoaster » 10 May 2025, 17:53
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So it was working recently and all at once not.
Checked the fuses 11 and 13, late van..
Earth crowns look fresh but I'll give them a wiggle.
Any tips...
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Last post by Mocki
12 May 2025, 06:11
Wire fallen off back of early T25 fusebox not sure where it goes

Last post by Howardmsmith « 11 May 2025, 11:55
Replies: 3
by Howardmsmith » 09 May 2025, 21:07

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I have a fairly heavy gauge solid green wire fallen off the back of an early 1983 type 25 fuse box. It think it may have come from fuse position...

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Last post by Howardmsmith
11 May 2025, 11:55
Charge light on faintly at low revs

Last post by Aidan « 09 May 2025, 11:59
Replies: 1
by andyk » 09 May 2025, 09:44

Alternator drive belt has just been changed and now the charge light on the dash comes on faintly at low revs. Belt is on tight. Changed the voltage...

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Last post by Aidan
09 May 2025, 11:59
Flashing Coolant LED

Last post by Smiffo « 07 May 2025, 16:38
Replies: 36
by Smiffo » 23 Mar 2025, 15:05
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Afternoon all.

Scanned the pages already for ’the' good diagram ( there used to be a good one on Wiki, but that seems empty now. )

Problem as...
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Last post by Smiffo
07 May 2025, 16:38
Dashboard illumination lights

Last post by AlBundy « 06 May 2025, 20:16
Replies: 17
by AlBundy » 29 Apr 2025, 14:20
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Drove the van at night for the first time in a while, and everything worked, except the dashboard illumination lights. They both used to work, now...
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Last post by AlBundy
06 May 2025, 20:16
Ignition coil

Last post by Welshclimber « 06 May 2025, 16:34
Replies: 18
by Welshclimber » 04 May 2025, 08:25
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Looks like my ignition coil is knackered as the ohms aren’t in-line with the spec that they should be. I need the pin type with the grey sticker....
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Last post by Welshclimber
06 May 2025, 16:34
Electrical pin release tools

Last post by silverbullet « 06 May 2025, 12:39
Replies: 8
by silverbullet » 28 Apr 2025, 11:03

Recommendations please. I've tried the Durite hexagonal ones (6 tools) and they are poor.
I need tubular ones as well as straight/flat type.
Quality...

8 Replies

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Last post by silverbullet
06 May 2025, 12:39
Fridge trips breaker

Last post by EmLu « 04 May 2025, 19:45
Replies: 4
by EmLu » 04 May 2025, 09:45

Good morning guys,

I have recently bought a T25 and thought I would see if the fridge works, when I attached the van to an Electric Hook Up I turned...

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Last post by EmLu
04 May 2025, 19:45
3 pin connector underneath alternator

Last post by burnzdog « 04 May 2025, 18:39
Replies: 5
by burnzdog » 02 May 2025, 20:23

Hi all, need to try and replace a cable that comes from rear side of engine bay and connects two a 3 prong connector that appears to go into the...

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Last post by burnzdog
04 May 2025, 18:39
Starter ampage

Last post by Robsey « 04 May 2025, 18:27
Replies: 3
by Marmalade67 » 03 May 2025, 15:54

Needing to replace ring connector to solenoid but what amp is required.

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Last post by Robsey
04 May 2025, 18:27
Numberplate lamp surrounds, fitting

Last post by Robsey « 02 May 2025, 09:58
Replies: 2
by silverbullet » 01 May 2025, 18:19

Its been so long since I took these off, bought new ones from Brickie, defo bus/van not truck parts.

Do they just clip into place? I don't want to...

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Last post by Robsey
02 May 2025, 09:58
Trooper solar panels fittment.

Last post by R0B « 01 May 2025, 19:41
Replies: 5
by KOTSY » 01 May 2025, 09:45

Hi everyone, not sure if this should be on this forum so sorry if not.
I have a 1990 1.6 TD and would like to fit solar panels to the roof. As the...

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Last post by R0B
01 May 2025, 19:41
Hazard wiring

Last post by newkid « 29 Apr 2025, 14:39
Replies: 2
by newkid » 28 Apr 2025, 15:53

Anyone able to tell me what this pink spare wire is from. It's a thinner cable than the one that actually goes to the plug.

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Last post by newkid
29 Apr 2025, 14:39
Engine bay junction box fixings

Last post by silverbullet « 28 Apr 2025, 10:59
Replies: 7
by silverbullet » 26 Apr 2025, 13:44

What size/type fixings should secure it to the body? I have three holes just under 5mm diameter, tried what looks like the correct size self tapper...

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Last post by silverbullet
28 Apr 2025, 10:59
What does this wire do and where does it belong?

Last post by Robsey « 27 Apr 2025, 20:35
Replies: 8
by SyncroMatt » 25 Apr 2025, 21:50

Evening help please!

I was looking for a permanent live for my radio and moved the fuse box for access.

I spotted this black wire circled in red,...

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Last post by Robsey
27 Apr 2025, 20:35
ZIG unit, no 12v on battery.

Last post by TwinTurbo « 27 Apr 2025, 19:44
Replies: 5
by TwinTurbo » 19 Apr 2025, 16:19

Bit of an odd one with my ZIG CF8

On mains the 12v's work, but with the mains disconnected no 12V works. It was fine in octover. I have 12V at the...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
27 Apr 2025, 19:44
Odd Part on Engine Bay Relay

Last post by Robsey « 26 Apr 2025, 20:30
Replies: 3
by Robsey » 26 Apr 2025, 15:25

Hi All,

I have been going through one of my old van donor looms that I have had for ages.

Possibly from a now defunkt seller Water Wagons.
Not 100%...

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Last post by Robsey
26 Apr 2025, 20:30
Eberspacher heater using old controls westfalia new heater

Last post by PoloG40 « 23 Apr 2025, 15:46
Replies: 14
by clobber » 03 Sep 2016, 13:08

Hi everyone, i have a 87 Joker, im looking into buying a new ebersacher heater, the original was removed but i still have all the controls in the...

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Last post by PoloG40
23 Apr 2025, 15:46
VDO cruise control

Last post by MarcoT3 « 18 Apr 2025, 15:50
Replies: 2
by MarcoT3 » 16 Apr 2025, 16:31

Hi,

Does anyone else have the VDO tempostat cruise control? It looks like a factory installation on my van.

Thanks

2 Replies

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Last post by MarcoT3
18 Apr 2025, 15:50
Starting Issues electrical fault

Last post by Willsk « 11 Apr 2025, 16:49
Replies: 4
by Willsk » 04 Apr 2025, 11:44

Hi

I’m based in Leicester and am having issues starting my van (1981 1.6 diesel westfalia)
I’m really struggling to find the route cause of this...

4 Replies

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Last post by Willsk
11 Apr 2025, 16:49
Sink Tap T25 1990

Last post by maxstu « 10 Apr 2025, 18:45
Replies: 2
by msvs » 07 Apr 2025, 13:10

Hi there first post so be kind please ! We have a 1990 T25 California, LHD import. Had it for 8 years and the sink tap has never worked. Finally got...

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Last post by maxstu
10 Apr 2025, 18:45
Android head unit constantly on

Last post by Alfredo « 08 Apr 2025, 08:21
Replies: 12
by Alfredo » 07 Apr 2025, 16:14

I have spoken about this issue over on the what have you done to your van today thread but I thought it would be better to start a new thread.

I...

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Last post by Alfredo
08 Apr 2025, 08:21
starter motor issues

Last post by Robsey « 01 Apr 2025, 22:29
Replies: 7
by Plasticman » 01 Apr 2025, 20:21

I have a G reg Auto homes (petrol) with a starter issue,

Turn the key all lights come on as they should but starter doesnt engage, I can hear a...

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Last post by Robsey
01 Apr 2025, 22:29
Only running on 2 pots

Last post by Robsey « 01 Apr 2025, 22:18
Replies: 3
by Plasticman » 01 Apr 2025, 20:38

The other problem with the G reg petrol van is running....

Starts great (with jump switch to solenoid) but only runs on two pots, the front pairs...

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Last post by Robsey
01 Apr 2025, 22:18
Reading VW wiring diagram

Last post by Robsey « 24 Mar 2025, 20:52
Replies: 10
by MarcoT3 » 22 Mar 2025, 14:14

Hi guys, on the top of the VW wiring diagram there is a line marked 31. In the wiki it says this is ground. Am I right in assuming this is a ground...

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Last post by Robsey
24 Mar 2025, 20:52
A4 +ve?

Last post by MarcoT3 « 24 Mar 2025, 19:12
Replies: 6
by MarcoT3 » 22 Mar 2025, 21:33

Hi all, does anyone know where the A4 positive in dash wiring loom noted below is in reality in the van? Thanks :D

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Last post by MarcoT3
24 Mar 2025, 19:12
Temp gauge issue

Last post by TwinTurbo « 22 Mar 2025, 17:39
Replies: 6
by Africatwin » 21 Mar 2025, 18:54

Sorry admin. Originally posted in “mechanical” but it’s moved on to an electrical I think.

This is the original post

Evening all.

Newly acquired...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
22 Mar 2025, 17:39
No Main Beam - no Blue LED

Last post by MarcoT3 « 22 Mar 2025, 14:19
Replies: 2
by trentjim » 21 Mar 2025, 14:21

noticed last night that i had a problem with the lights...
ive not really investigated yet but first impression is that dip is working but main beam...

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Last post by MarcoT3
22 Mar 2025, 14:19
Buzzing, but not in a good way.

Last post by AlBundy « 20 Mar 2025, 16:44
Replies: 14
by AlBundy » 19 Mar 2025, 13:51

1.6 Diesel 1986 Bilbo Conversion.

I haven't been able to start the engine, and have narrowed the issue down to the box at the back left of the...

14 Replies

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Last post by AlBundy
20 Mar 2025, 16:44
Headlamps improvements

Last post by Alfredo « 18 Mar 2025, 18:32
Replies: 35
by Simon Baxter » 14 Feb 2025, 15:24
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How do.
A customer recently asked us is we had any headlamp relays kits to which the answer was no, too many variables for us but we do have all the...
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Last post by Alfredo
18 Mar 2025, 18:32
Early van / electrics, intermittent wiper relay?

Last post by Jay Goll « 15 Mar 2025, 23:13
Replies: 13
by bmouthboyo » 01 Aug 2018, 19:20

Hi Guys,

I have an early 83 van, originally a DG which has the old electrics with ceramic fuses etc.

Is it possible to easily upgrade the wipers so...

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Last post by Jay Goll
15 Mar 2025, 23:13

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