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Hard Start Relay melting Starter Motors	Blakefruid	31 Aug 2026, 17:27	Once this week	Electrical & Instrumentation

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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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10 Feb 2013, 23:56
Hard Start Relay melting Starter Motors

Last post by cobblers « Yesterday, 10:51
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by Blakefruid » 31 Aug 2026, 16:59

Hi all,
As it’s a bank holiday I thought I’d try and fix an old issue on my 1.6JX. I had a hard start relay fitted professionally a couple of years...

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Yesterday, 10:51
Ecu pinout

Last post by Aidan « 30 Aug 2026, 06:09
Replies: 3
by Stonemonkey » 29 Aug 2026, 19:21

Hi
I have not long bought a T4 with a 044 906 022 E ecu, 2.0l AAC petrol engine. It was not running too well when I drove it home so I decided to...

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Last post by Aidan
30 Aug 2026, 06:09
Cutting out, not fuel related, 1.6 air cooled

Last post by simonmarsh « 29 Aug 2026, 06:47
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by yosini » 22 Aug 2026, 06:52

Hi, we're mid trip at the moment but cut out 3 times yesterday getting to the campsite. We've had this problem before which I thought was the coil...

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Last post by simonmarsh
29 Aug 2026, 06:47
Battery drain, help please!

Last post by Alfredo « 28 Aug 2026, 08:22
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by AlBundy » 23 Aug 2026, 20:24
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Hi everyone, I have a 1986 1.6 Diesel that has a battery drain issue.

I have checked for parasitic draw and with the alternator disconnected I get...
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Last post by Alfredo
28 Aug 2026, 08:22
Powerspark 034 SVDA

Last post by Lmh2000 « 27 Aug 2026, 18:23
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by Lmh2000 » 26 Aug 2026, 13:03

Hello

I’m looking at replacing my stock distributor with one of these following this awesome tutorial..

In it the original washer from...

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Last post by Lmh2000
27 Aug 2026, 18:23
Fuel gauge

Last post by hotpod « 27 Aug 2026, 17:04
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by southernscouse » 25 Aug 2026, 10:54

Hi having a problem with the fuel gauge reading empty everything else works ok just the fuel gauge
Van has been fitted with the slaughterhouse...

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Last post by hotpod
27 Aug 2026, 17:04
behind headlight drivers side

Last post by marktaylor « 25 Aug 2026, 18:57
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by marktaylor » 25 Aug 2026, 15:32

what is the small coil thing behind headlight one side of vw t25 please

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Last post by marktaylor
25 Aug 2026, 18:57
Help with unknown switch

Last post by mioba « 24 Aug 2026, 20:02
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by Lillythefrenchie2026 » 12 Aug 2026, 19:41

Bit of a long shot, but does anyone know what this switch activates?

It’s pulling a 12v feed, but tracing the wires they seem to go up and beyond...

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Last post by mioba
24 Aug 2026, 20:02
Idle valve controller for DJ - repairs

Last post by silverbullet « 21 Aug 2026, 20:18
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by silverbullet » 20 Jul 2026, 12:31

251 907 393 A or C

The one that lives behind your RH rear lamp and is so often forgotten!

I am making enquiries about getting these repaired as I...

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Last post by silverbullet
21 Aug 2026, 20:18
Help! New owner!

Last post by mioba « 21 Aug 2026, 19:40
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by VinceVolauvent » 20 Aug 2026, 07:32

Hi all,
Can anyone recommend a good auto electrician in the South East, ideally around Tunbridge Wells / Tonbridge / Kent ?
I’m looking for someone...

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Last post by mioba
21 Aug 2026, 19:40
Replacing westy fluorescent tube with LED tube

Last post by danmetallic « 20 Aug 2026, 17:15
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by danmetallic » 08 Feb 2014, 19:26
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Any ideas how I can break into this westy light and rewire so I can use a LED tube?
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Last post by danmetallic
20 Aug 2026, 17:15
1.9DG temperature Sender and Sensor

Last post by Swebby « 20 Aug 2026, 17:04
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by keynsham1 » 11 Aug 2026, 19:16

I have a bog standard 1987 1.9DG and I want to replace the temperature gauge sender. In the thermostat housing there are two units, one pointing to...

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Last post by Swebby
20 Aug 2026, 17:04
Replacing the dashboard plastic PCB

Last post by R0B « 18 Aug 2026, 15:46
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by MidLifeCrisis » 13 Dec 2013, 13:55
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I just replaced the plastic PCB on my dashboard broadly following Covkid's instuctions in the Wiki;

I thought the PCB layout that I used might be...
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Last post by R0B
18 Aug 2026, 15:46
Compressor fridge batttery charging.

Last post by KOTSY « 18 Aug 2026, 14:12
Replies: 6
by KOTSY » 17 Aug 2026, 18:37

Hi everyone, I am shortly changing to a compressor fridge with a 120amp. AMG battery . My question is if not using solar ( which hopefully will...

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Last post by KOTSY
18 Aug 2026, 14:12
Horn Upgrade

Last post by Aidan « 12 Aug 2026, 16:17
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by Lillythefrenchie2026 » 10 Aug 2026, 20:52

Evening all,

The horn on my Auto-Sleeper sounds like a dead mouse being run over and desperately squeezing out its last bit of air. It’s incredibly...

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Last post by Aidan
12 Aug 2026, 16:17
Electrical Drain! do i start to pull fuses?

Last post by firetrader « 11 Aug 2026, 16:27
Replies: 12
by NoobyNiall » 18 May 2026, 18:44

Hi All,

The van wasn't started in 4 weeks, found the battery completely dead/ murdered in fact :?

Got a new battery, Van started and started some...

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Last post by firetrader
11 Aug 2026, 16:27
Heater floor pannel

Last post by aimlessrock « 11 Aug 2026, 14:09
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by aimlessrock » 10 Aug 2026, 21:23

Folks, I’m trying to retro fit a floor heater pannel into my van.

Anyone have a set of the mounting bolts and rear vent ?

Are the vents supposed...

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Last post by aimlessrock
11 Aug 2026, 14:09
PCB how do I upgrade with engine conversion.

Last post by Just_Kitt « 11 Aug 2026, 12:27
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by Just_Kitt » 10 Aug 2026, 18:27

Hi all.

I have the classic MkIII golf 2E petrol engine into a 1.9 diesel van conversion (1991 van). The conversation was done before I brought the...

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Last post by Just_Kitt
11 Aug 2026, 12:27
ignition barrel removal (1984 Holdworth conversion/ petrol 1.9 engine

Last post by gutmeg « 09 Aug 2026, 21:37
Replies: 7
by gutmeg » 09 Aug 2026, 17:43

My ignition key does not go fully in to turn to start engine. I have looked in the barrel and there seems to be a small metal rod floating around. I...

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Last post by gutmeg
09 Aug 2026, 21:37
Earth issue? dull oil light random when driving ** fixed**

Last post by Shinnster « 08 Aug 2026, 22:51
Replies: 8
by Shinnster » 22 Jul 2026, 23:11

Hi all,

i'm having an issue that i think is the earth from the oil pressure switch but just looking for confirmation really that nothing major is...

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Last post by Shinnster
08 Aug 2026, 22:51
Twin speed fan tripping (2 switches) 1982 Diesel 1.6

Last post by DevonAid « 03 Aug 2026, 07:12
Replies: 6
by Jonnyb416 » 30 Jul 2026, 20:32

Hi all,

Long time since posting on here. Hoping someone can help please.

For a while I’ve been concerned that my rad fan hasn’t been working,...

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Last post by DevonAid
03 Aug 2026, 07:12
Odometer intermittently working.

Last post by DavidS « 30 Jul 2026, 08:29
Replies: 2
by DavidS » 29 Jul 2026, 20:27

My odometer stopped working a couple of weeks ago - speedo was fine so it's not the cable at fault.
I looked it up, took the speedo unit apart and...

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Last post by DavidS
30 Jul 2026, 08:29
Leccy Fuel pump and Relay advice

Last post by simonmarsh « 28 Jul 2026, 18:49
Replies: 7
by Stesaw » 06 Jul 2021, 12:56

So before I fit my 2.1 I need to fit a electic fuel pump.
I will be running on carb and I've already got the pump.
I also have a tracker fitted with...

7 Replies

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Last post by simonmarsh
28 Jul 2026, 18:49
Fuel solenoid (diesel)

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 28 Jul 2026, 17:37
Replies: 3
by therealchrisgray » 28 Jul 2026, 12:55

Hi all, me again

I've just been through the drama of replacing glow plugs, after tracing a fault that was blowing the 50A fuse. Now the fuel...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
28 Jul 2026, 17:37
Hot start relay regular failure

Last post by simonmarsh « 26 Jul 2026, 14:38
Replies: 2
by simonmarsh » 26 Jul 2026, 13:22

Hello everyone-I have replaced the hot start relay 3 or 4 times over approximately 6 or 7 years- they have various brands including Hella. I will...

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Last post by simonmarsh
26 Jul 2026, 14:38
Ignition barrel not returning key

Last post by mioba « 23 Jul 2026, 19:04
Replies: 3
by mariner » 23 Jul 2026, 13:35

Hi all. Got an issue with my ignition at the mo. When I turn the key the van starts but the key remains in the final ignition spot and needs to be...

3 Replies

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Last post by mioba
23 Jul 2026, 19:04
LED warning lights for DASH voltage?

Last post by mioba « 22 Jul 2026, 21:24
Replies: 13
by VWKat » 17 Jun 2026, 13:05

Hello good people,
Does anyone know the voltage for the LED Warning lights on the dash? I cannot find this information anywhere.
I am having trouble...

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Last post by mioba
22 Jul 2026, 21:24
Another mystery wire

Last post by shampooefficient « 22 Jul 2026, 17:37
Replies: 3
by shampooefficient » 13 Jul 2026, 10:31

Had the van running the other day. Ran very badly and I suspect the timing is out so that's on my list. However I discovered a random pair of wires....

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Last post by shampooefficient
22 Jul 2026, 17:37
Change headlight switch från 10 pin to 8 pin

Last post by Aidan « 19 Jul 2026, 13:25
Replies: 3
by Andersss » 29 Jun 2026, 11:52

I have a 10-pin headlight switch connector (251 941 531T) on my 1991 1,6 TD Syncro, but the switch has stopped working. As far as I understand, the...

3 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
19 Jul 2026, 13:25
Not starting, glow plug issue?

Last post by mioba « 18 Jul 2026, 05:55
Replies: 19
by therealchrisgray » 01 Jul 2026, 14:51
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Hi all, greetings from the Outer Hebrides - where my 1.9 diesel van has decided not to start when cold! (ie every day)

I drove it last week no...
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Last post by mioba
18 Jul 2026, 05:55
Wiring diagram

Last post by steveo9007 « 08 Jul 2026, 14:33
Replies: 13
by steveo9007 » 09 Jun 2019, 18:50

Hi everyone,

Can anybody point me in the direction to anywhere on this forum or the web for the wiring diagram for this panel that is attached, i...

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Last post by steveo9007
08 Jul 2026, 14:33
Engine cutting out and instrument lights go out

Last post by simonmarsh « 07 Jul 2026, 14:50
Replies: 8
by simonmarsh » 05 Jul 2026, 14:30

Hello everyone- I have an issue with my 1980 cu 2 litre air cooled cutting out. Starts okay but will cut out and both ignition lights go out. I...

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Last post by simonmarsh
07 Jul 2026, 14:50
leisure Battery

Last post by hotpod « 07 Jul 2026, 12:17
Replies: 8
by dsa » 30 Jun 2026, 17:36

Can anyone recomend a leisure Battery for under seat fitment if there is one low enough or is it best just to get a standard battery its a standard...

8 Replies

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Last post by hotpod
07 Jul 2026, 12:17
Dashboard PCB Replacement (CJH Design)

Last post by firetrader « 04 Jul 2026, 11:08
Replies: 159
by The Hairy Camper » 17 Jun 2025, 10:43
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So, like I'm sure many of you have also experienced by now, the dashboard ribbon on my van is starting to fall apart in a few places. I've ordered a...
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Last post by firetrader
04 Jul 2026, 11:08
Indicators staying on not flashing

Last post by firetrader « 03 Jul 2026, 17:58
Replies: 22
by firetrader » 30 Jun 2026, 11:51
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Can anyone help,I have a problem with indicators staying on when operated,not flashing,similarly the hazards do the same, any advice welcomed,tganks
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Last post by firetrader
03 Jul 2026, 17:58
Speedo not working

Last post by therealchrisgray « 01 Jul 2026, 11:14
Replies: 2
by therealchrisgray » 16 Jan 2026, 16:33

Hi all, I need a bit of troubleshooting and advice.

I just replaced the speedo cable, but the needle still isn't moving. Does this mean the speedo...

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Last post by therealchrisgray
01 Jul 2026, 11:14
Aftermarket Rev Counters

Last post by Shinnster « 30 Jun 2026, 23:04
Replies: 8
by Madmaninshed » 28 Jun 2026, 10:39

Hi, My 1900 DG engined water cooled 1986 van has a 2” aftermarket analogue rev counter, fitted by the last owner. It jumps about, and gives...

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Last post by Shinnster
30 Jun 2026, 23:04
Brake lights always on my 1985 T25

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 29 Jun 2026, 20:25
Replies: 8
by jakestroudley » 25 Jun 2026, 21:28

I have a RHD 1985 T25 and the brake lights are staying on full time. I have read a post to see what the issue is, and I think I understand that the...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
29 Jun 2026, 20:25
Speedo

Last post by maxstu « 29 Jun 2026, 17:56
Replies: 4
by Lillythefrenchie2026 » 28 Jun 2026, 14:24

Is it common for T25 speedos to bounce whilst moving, mine jumps about 2-3mph when driving in every gear!

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Last post by maxstu
29 Jun 2026, 17:56
2E3 "SERVO" CHOKE.

Last post by tobydog « 20 Jun 2026, 09:50
Replies: 2
by TwinTurbo » 19 Jun 2026, 20:24

Do people generaly find the 2e3 autochoke a bit rubbish?

I am designing a replacement for the auto choke ditching the spring, cams, bi metalic and...

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Last post by tobydog
20 Jun 2026, 09:50
1990 1.9 DG Waterboxer replacement rotor arm shorted out?

Last post by tobydog « 17 Jun 2026, 08:02
Replies: 9
by SWTurbo » 11 Jun 2026, 19:39

Fitted a new rotor arm and distributor cap to a 1.9 DG, few miles down the road it broke down and a recovery company said the new rotor arm was...

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Last post by tobydog
17 Jun 2026, 08:02
Cu engine not running on lh bank

Last post by silverbullet « 16 Jun 2026, 06:45
Replies: 3
by crazydiamond » 14 Jun 2026, 13:55

Im pulling my hairout.
2LT cu Aircooled
on lpg or petrol, new plugs and leads and tried old leads and plus as well. Found a manifold leak but fixed...

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Last post by silverbullet
16 Jun 2026, 06:45
Manifold Heater problem. 1.9 WBX early

Last post by VWKat « 14 Jun 2026, 20:59
Replies: 17
by VWKat » 15 Feb 2018, 15:21
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Hello,

Back again. New day, new problem.

It started out with a small voltage drop, then I couldn't start my van and there was a large voltage...
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Last post by VWKat
14 Jun 2026, 20:59
1.9DG - No Spark

Last post by VWKat « 14 Jun 2026, 20:00
Replies: 3
by VWKat » 14 May 2026, 13:18

Hello, returning again - still got my Van, 20+ years - still love it, I'm giving it an overhaul and also a repaint currently, windscreen also needs...

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Last post by VWKat
14 Jun 2026, 20:00
LED (DOT approved) Headlights. A question

Last post by mioba « 11 Jun 2026, 17:57
Replies: 3
by THE KESZTHELY KID » 11 Jun 2026, 12:15

I am considering purchasing a set for Bezza, my 1980 Westy. On my failed trip :( to Holland I fitted the 'Beam-Benders' onto Bezza's 7 H4...

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Last post by mioba
11 Jun 2026, 17:57
Red oil warning light flashing

Last post by Aidan « 10 Jun 2026, 07:40
Replies: 13
by Madmaninshed » 04 Jun 2026, 10:29

Hi, can anyone help me with this problem please?
our van has just been fully serviced, including new oil and filter. Total mileage is a genuine 56K...

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Last post by Aidan
10 Jun 2026, 07:40
Earth for EHU consumer unit

Last post by pirate-pete « 08 Jun 2026, 21:14
Replies: 2
by Lmh2000 » 07 Jun 2026, 11:35

Afternoon all.

I’m having to re-do the EHU electrics as the original German-made 230V RCD/MCB unit (Netzmatic) no longer works. The unit doesn’t...

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Last post by pirate-pete
08 Jun 2026, 21:14
Temp gauge not. Working 1.9aaz LHD

Last post by pirate-pete « 04 Jun 2026, 12:29
Replies: 4
by jacko1967 » 20 May 2026, 15:47

Hi to the auto electrician on hear I am afraid I am not one 🤣.
So today I tried to fix my temp gauge I fitted a new brickwerks sensor in the engine...

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04 Jun 2026, 12:29

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