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Aidan
26 Mar 2024, 19:37
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Electrical & Instrumentation
oil pressure light on dash
Replies: 19
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gutmeg »
04 May 2023, 17:52
1.9 petrol Holdworth villa 3 1984
HI all hope you all enjoy your bank holiday weekend. I would like some advice please . Van was laid up for winter...
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Last post by gutmeg
23 May 2023, 18:56
Starter motor carbon brushes.
Replies: 3
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maxstu »
29 Jul 2019, 23:21
My local supplier in Margate has retired. Tried other venues but they want to rebuild for me and not supply parts. Anyone know of an old fashion shop...
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Last post by simonmarsh
23 May 2023, 09:45
Water level sensor
Replies: 6
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southernscouse »
19 May 2023, 12:04
Hi the red light is constantly flashing if I bridge the connection at the tank sensor it stops if I then turn off the ignition and start again light...
6 Replies
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Last post by AngeloEvs
22 May 2023, 17:43
Belt squeak. Alternator or glow plugs?
Replies: 12
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ZsZ »
14 May 2023, 19:25
Recently my alternator belt started to squeak badly on startups (1Z m-tdi with the JX dual V-belt setup and 90A diesel alt.) So I went and changed...
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Last post by ZsZ
21 May 2023, 13:48
Fuse no 7 on 12 fuse panel
Replies: 2
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TONYT25T25 »
18 May 2023, 20:05
Fuse no 7 had blown on fuse panel behind glove box. Thought this was cig lighter as that was not working, on replacing no7 fuse it did work. But...
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Last post by TONYT25T25
18 May 2023, 20:53
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Last post by ajsimmo
18 May 2023, 20:46
Which Dissy do I need?
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sump »
16 May 2023, 19:19
Hi all, Some of you will know by now from my previous questions that I've just fitted a latter type DG 1,9 into my tin top.
Not without a few...
10 Replies
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Last post by sump
18 May 2023, 20:44
glow plugs issue
Replies: 4
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muttleypup »
29 Apr 2023, 19:00
I recently had an issue where the glow plug relay would buzz on occasions (no starting issues cold or hot, just really annoying!).....switched to a...
4 Replies
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Last post by colinthefox
14 May 2023, 18:32
Reverse lights not working ! Help!!
Replies: 23
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herman_t25 »
10 May 2023, 16:50
Hi all,
Doing my final checks before the MOT tomorrow and the reverse lights aren’t working.
I’ve scoured the forum and checked so far
Bulbs....
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Last post by herman_t25
13 May 2023, 18:39
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Last post by Robsey
10 May 2023, 15:24
westy kitchen lights
Replies: 4
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fh9977 »
07 May 2023, 12:46
hi,
would anyone have instructions on how to convert the westy kitchen light into a 12v socket?
light on my fan is factory original: not very...
4 Replies
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Last post by mioba
09 May 2023, 22:05
Nsr indicator staying on
Replies: 5
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Pickles07 »
08 May 2023, 08:56
I have a fault with my rear ns indicator after I had to resolder my loom after I stupidly cut into it replacing my front panel it comes on with the...
5 Replies
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Last post by Robsey
08 May 2023, 16:37
Alternator and Starter rewire.
Replies: 6
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shepster »
08 May 2023, 07:24
I'm about to rewire the Alternator and starter circuit following the Wiki info and would just like to confirm something.
The 2 cables going from the...
6 Replies
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Last post by davidoft1
08 May 2023, 10:57
What size speakers?
Replies: 14
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windydubber »
06 Mar 2015, 07:51
Hi,
What size speakers can you fit into the door cards? I am replacing the door cards so can cut fresh holes and fit new speakers!
Cheers
14 Replies
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Last post by fh9977
08 May 2023, 10:49
Earth Strap
Replies: 7
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sauce1001 »
05 May 2023, 17:32
Hi all, I'm in the process of replacing my starter motor bush and I have this earth wire which I've found hanging. As per the pics, one end attached,...
7 Replies
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Last post by sauce1001
06 May 2023, 06:52
pre-1984 fusebox wiring
Replies: 24
by
LisaB4 »
21 Jul 2022, 12:51
Does a simple diagram exist on what colour wire goes in what position on the old type fuse box? I've got a spaghetti mess and no idea what connects...
24 Replies
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Last post by freckvan1
04 May 2023, 16:57
Zig unit suddenly not working
Replies: 1
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poolhallrichard »
30 Apr 2023, 22:06
Anybody got any suggestions as to why the hookup Zig unit (CF8) on my van has suddenly stopped working? I have had the van hooked up to power over...
1 Replies
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Last post by Smiffo
30 Apr 2023, 23:22
headlamps brightness boost
Replies: 10
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philmcC »
27 Apr 2023, 16:24
Sorry if this has been discussed before. Which is better, converting headlamps to LED, or using the campervan culture new wiring kit with extra...
10 Replies
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Last post by philmcC
28 Apr 2023, 11:05
Engine interference on radio!
Replies: 5
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mariner »
18 Apr 2023, 14:35
Hi all. Have just got round to wiring back up 4 additional speakers I have under my rear seat. They are connected to an amp which is in turn...
5 Replies
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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
25 Apr 2023, 06:06
Leisure Battery Recommendation please
Replies: 9
by
wbmkk »
10 Apr 2023, 15:53
I am looking to buy a new leisure battery for my T25
Due to lockdowns and then a fault, my van wasn't used for well over 2 years.
The existing...
9 Replies
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Last post by ZsZ
24 Apr 2023, 15:05
AFM question - DJ / MV / DH / GW engines
Replies: 7
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Smiffo »
05 Sep 2022, 15:44
All.
Posting separately here outside of another thread, as these questions are specific to the Air Flow Meter that is between the air filter housing...
7 Replies
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Last post by Smiffo
10 Apr 2023, 19:57
Delay switching on ignition
Replies: 1
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dhut6 »
08 Apr 2023, 08:35
Hi. My first time post here. Hopefully someone can help shed light on this.
I have a 1985 T25. 1.9 petrol. DG engine I think. Has worked...
1 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
08 Apr 2023, 12:42
1984 1.6TD T25 DIPPED BEAM RELAY
Replies: 15
by
stevecon »
02 Apr 2023, 15:52
Excuse my ignorance but I'm going round in circles trying to find an answer. I have side lights and full beam but the main beam is not functioning. I...
15 Replies
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Last post by muttleypup
08 Apr 2023, 07:25
Battery charger question
Replies: 7
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CoalMarx »
25 Mar 2023, 11:30
Can anyone help me with this please?
I am planning on running 2 x 105Ah SLA batteries and will be storing the van in a lock up with no power...
7 Replies
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Last post by Cecil
07 Apr 2023, 16:19
Alternator failing or wiring?
Replies: 2
by
adebutter »
03 Apr 2023, 19:10
I’ve just completed a 350 mile trip in a T3 DG 1.9 to the Lakes.
The voltage was oddly low; hovering around 12V and just under.
I went to check the...
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Last post by adebutter
03 Apr 2023, 20:49
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Last post by spanishfly
01 Apr 2023, 16:45
Time for new alternator?
Replies: 9
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Freddievan »
02 Jan 2023, 12:29
I replaced the voltage regulator on my alternator 3 years ago but I'm having the same issues again. Is it time to replace the alternator or just...
9 Replies
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Last post by Robsey
31 Mar 2023, 23:52
Instrument panel wiring
Replies: 1
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Gixerman60 »
31 Mar 2023, 11:21
Question re the screw terminals on the back of the panel. There are two sets, top and middle. Anyone know what they are for?
TIA
1 Replies
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Last post by AngeloEvs
31 Mar 2023, 21:02
Starter issues
Replies: 4
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Freddievan »
31 Mar 2023, 09:38
I went to start the van a couple of weeks ago and there was nothing but a click . I thought the battery was totally flat. I tried it again and the...
4 Replies
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Last post by Freddievan
31 Mar 2023, 14:03
Split charged
Replies: 1
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budice83 »
28 Mar 2023, 11:56
Hello
Been a long time since I been here but good to be back......anyway got a westy and I’m thinking about putting the battery for the engine /...
1 Replies
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Last post by mrhutch
28 Mar 2023, 13:41
Cigarette Lighter Socket
Replies: 11
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TONYT25T25 »
24 Mar 2023, 21:20
The connection sometimes work so suspect a loose connection. I think it is the original fitting with a greenish lit surround. Dont want tobreak it...
11 Replies
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Last post by mioba
27 Mar 2023, 21:11
Solar panels
Replies: 39
by
TONYT25T25 »
01 Oct 2021, 21:30
Not an off grid person, but like to keep both my leisure battery and main battery charged by using a basic solar panel that just attaches to either...
39 Replies
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Last post by R0B
20 Mar 2023, 21:18
Rear wiper issue
Replies: 10
by
Drewk1 »
05 Mar 2023, 10:36
Just sorting out Vera ready for the new season and I decided to finally look at the non working rear wiper.
I know its not particularly good but its...
10 Replies
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Last post by Robsey
15 Mar 2023, 17:59
Aircon problems
Replies: 4
by
32wbx6 »
09 Mar 2023, 21:05
Hi there from South Africa.
I don't know how many UK busses have or use aircon? Perhaps someone can help me with a problem that I'm struggling...
4 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
15 Mar 2023, 08:09
Late wiring swap into early Van
Replies: 7
by
sam16v »
13 Mar 2023, 19:29
Has anybody got any experience in swapping a complete wiring loom from a late van (89 caravelle) into an early Van ( 83 Devon).
I have acquired a...
7 Replies
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Last post by Robsey
14 Mar 2023, 22:37
9 Replies
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Last post by mioba
14 Mar 2023, 22:04
Blank Ashtray Pod.
Replies: 4
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Robsey »
23 Feb 2023, 20:03
A few werks ago I asked a company specialising in mods for the T25, whether they would supply an undrilled ashtray insert for my dash.
Tonight, they...
4 Replies
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Last post by Robsey
01 Mar 2023, 00:54
ECU repair
Replies: 7
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R0B »
15 Feb 2023, 12:28
Has anyone had one repaired? or can anyone recommend somewhere to get one looked at. Thanks.
7 Replies
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Last post by R0B
28 Feb 2023, 19:33
Distributor Identification 'AZ20J'
Replies: 23
by
AdamKeelan »
01 Feb 2023, 13:13
Hi there - wonder if anyone could help me identify the manufacturer of my distributor body which is a non standard contact driven (ie non...
23 Replies
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Last post by AdamKeelan
22 Feb 2023, 17:04
Injection problem
Replies: 2
by
camperman »
21 Feb 2023, 14:02
Whats the difference between a 251 907 393 D and a 251 907 393 C VW T25 2.1 Injection Idle control units
I know ones early and ones late but will...
2 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
21 Feb 2023, 16:14
T25 Starter Motor Problems - Earth
Replies: 20
by
dannyjwood »
19 Nov 2017, 16:42
Hi all,
I have a 1.9 Petrol 1988 Caravelle. I started having starter issues, cleaned up all connections etc but it didn't make much of a difference,...
20 Replies
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
17 Feb 2023, 17:40
Fuse box multi block
Replies: 16
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rubin »
10 Feb 2023, 16:39
Could someone please tell me what this multi plugs runs?
I’m updating the leisure battery wiring and there is a wire spliced into this multi plug...
16 Replies
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Last post by rubin
12 Feb 2023, 20:42
T25 leisure Battery
Replies: 14
by
PenelopePitstop »
31 Jan 2023, 16:22
Advice Please:
My T25 leisure battery is dead. Well actually I've had the battery out and recharged it but still no use. No water pump gauge or...
14 Replies
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Last post by Robsey
10 Feb 2023, 20:21
Faulty starting question
Replies: 5
by
pleasestartnow »
06 Feb 2023, 21:15
Hi there, I have my van in dry storage in a shed nearby and recently the shed owner had to move the van to get at something. Now he regularly does...
5 Replies
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Last post by pleasestartnow
08 Feb 2023, 21:37
15 Replies
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Last post by shrig1969
05 Feb 2023, 18:05
Open barrel crimp tool help
Replies: 15
by
3cylinders »
28 Dec 2022, 12:02
Does anyone know of a crimp tool supplier for open barrel Faston type terminals which can crimp 9.53mm terminals with cable conductor CSA of 10mm2...
15 Replies
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Last post by 3cylinders
05 Feb 2023, 14:03
General Temp guage question
by
Rickbarr »
04 Feb 2023, 14:54
Hi all and a happy weekend.. I have a 1986 T3 Westfalia with a 1.9 non turbo Diesal Aspirated conversion. Recently after a bad overheat: had the head...
0 Replies
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Last post by Rickbarr
04 Feb 2023, 14:54
Thoughts on electrical set up
Replies: 2
by
mariner »
01 Feb 2023, 19:25
Hi all. Having remade my back locker and top locker I'm about to embark on the main unit. I intend to move the leisure battery from under the...
2 Replies
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Last post by mariner
01 Feb 2023, 21:39
Heater motor fan
Replies: 25
by
Jilldub »
21 Sep 2022, 21:01
When I bought the van, the heater motor fan wasn’t working so I can’t describe it’s failure mode.
I guess I need to replace the fan motor, switch,...
25 Replies
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Last post by mariner
31 Jan 2023, 17:48
battery location
Replies: 9
by
Betty boop 1 »
29 Jan 2023, 16:48
good evening all ive been quiet for a while but i know have a question......how much of a job is it to reposition the starting/cranking battery from...
9 Replies
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Last post by multisi
31 Jan 2023, 09:17
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