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Autosleeper Trident Leisure Battery Not Working	AngeloEvs	30 Jun 2022, 13:04	Once this week	Electrical & Instrumentation
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Got an electrical fault ? Read this first!

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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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Autosleeper Trident Leisure Battery Not Working

Last post by JulianBuck « Yesterday, 11:34
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by JulianBuck » 27 Jun 2022, 19:44

Hi everyone, your help would be appreciated.

I have a Transporter Autosleeper Trident and can't get the lights to work. The battery is fully...

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Yesterday, 11:34
Late Westfalia split charge relay

Last post by Billby « 28 Jun 2022, 06:30
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by sweetaswesty » 09 Aug 2021, 18:43

I'm refitting our Westfalia camper loom etc. and I've been trying to work out what does what etc. I've read all the threads on this topic I could...

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28 Jun 2022, 06:30
Cruise speed and dots on speedo

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 27 Jun 2022, 19:49
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by Sammyjim5 » 26 Jun 2022, 22:44

I’ve had my ‘83 1.9 Aircooled T25 for two years. Was wondering what sort of speed is normal for cruising on the motorway. 55-60mph seems comfortable...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
27 Jun 2022, 19:49
Fresh air blower replacement

Last post by Bison535 « 25 Jun 2022, 05:42
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by Bison535 » 23 Jun 2022, 17:54

Hi All, my T25 1990 Fresh air blower decided after 30 plus years to turn into smoke along with the 3 speed switch (what a stink !!!)
So, where is the...

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Last post by Bison535
25 Jun 2022, 05:42
Central locking fuse ?

Last post by Bison535 « 23 Jun 2022, 16:36
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by Bison535 » 21 Jun 2022, 13:03

1990 VW T25 - I had problems with Central Locking and found the drivers side (LHD) actuator was seized up ! so, I have fitted a new actuator BUT...

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Last post by Bison535
23 Jun 2022, 16:36
B pillar fuse box- no strip lights??

Last post by Robsey « 22 Jun 2022, 12:48
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by Blakefruid » 23 Jul 2019, 23:07

Evening all,
The strip lights in my Westi have stopped working, so I traced the red lighting wire from the mini fuse box on the B pillar and found it...

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Last post by Robsey
22 Jun 2022, 12:48
Powerspark 034 SVDA info

Last post by banjax34 « 20 Jun 2022, 19:19

by banjax34 » 20 Jun 2022, 19:19

Anyone using a Powerspark 034 SVDA distributor on a 2.0 L petrol CU engine ? Wondering what timing figures you're using ?

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20 Jun 2022, 19:19
Hall Sender Testing

Last post by Robsey « 16 Jun 2022, 22:55
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by Slaydog » 11 Jun 2022, 13:15

Hi, does anyone have a working link to the idiots guide to testing the hall sender? Looking at other posts just return a dead link.

So far I’ve...

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Last post by Robsey
16 Jun 2022, 22:55
Twin Alternators and fitting leisure battery HELP PLEASE

Last post by welshbird « 16 Jun 2022, 14:42
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by welshbird » 14 Jun 2022, 22:53

Evening all 😁
I would like to fit a leisure battery, inverter etc to have some power available for the odd overnight where no ehu is available but...

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Last post by welshbird
16 Jun 2022, 14:42
Solar Set Up?

Last post by fresco3000 « 16 Jun 2022, 09:27
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by fresco3000 » 15 Jun 2022, 15:24

I've been thinking of adding solar panels to the roof of my van for a while, not knowing a huge amount about the kit I'd appreciate a bit of advice....

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Last post by fresco3000
16 Jun 2022, 09:27
Wiring up Victron charger

Last post by sweetaswesty « 15 Jun 2022, 12:20
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by sweetaswesty » 11 Jun 2022, 13:38

I replaced the original Buzzing Black Box charger in our Westfalia with a Victron IP22 12/15/3 using the exact same connections to the starter and...

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Last post by sweetaswesty
15 Jun 2022, 12:20
RED FLASHING HEATER TEMPERATURE LIGHT

Last post by firetrader « 14 Jun 2022, 12:08
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by firetrader » 03 Jun 2022, 10:17

I have developed an issue on my dash (1985 T25 -1.9 Petrol).Its a red flashing water temp light - checked water levels in radiators - checked blue...

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Last post by firetrader
14 Jun 2022, 12:08
Wiki link for the heater blower pwm mod

Last post by Richardspain « 09 Jun 2022, 05:42
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by weimarbus » 03 Dec 2020, 18:17

Hi, as topic, can anyone get the wiki link to work for the pwm heater blower upgrade to work, I was going to recommend this to another member, but...

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Last post by Richardspain
09 Jun 2022, 05:42
Leisure battery

Last post by LeeME3 « 08 Jun 2022, 12:55
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by maccast25 » 02 May 2022, 09:16

Hi all
Need a new leisure battery for the compartment under the passenger seat.
What leisure battery are you guy's using that fits under /behind the...

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Last post by LeeME3
08 Jun 2022, 12:55
Cruise control instalation and alternative parts.

Last post by maxstu « 05 Jun 2022, 23:13
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by Rascal » 01 Dec 2020, 15:44
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Is this the cruise control relay two wires go to the vss (vehicle speed sensor I think) on the speedo. And the other go to a 2 pin connector that...
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Last post by maxstu
05 Jun 2022, 23:13
Replacement coil - 5DA 358.057-991

Last post by Aidan « 03 Jun 2022, 11:27
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by Iand73 » 17 May 2022, 15:15

Can someone please advise? I’ve been given the above coil from my local parts store as told it is a direct replacement, it’s a whole heap smaller but...

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Last post by Aidan
03 Jun 2022, 11:27
Facet fuel pump wiring

Last post by Frostbus « 31 May 2022, 10:47
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by Frostbus » 31 May 2022, 07:22

Changing from mechanical to electric fuel pump on my t25
Pumps mounted in front of tank
I would like to mount the changeover relay iwithin the engine...

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Last post by Frostbus
31 May 2022, 10:47
Dash red lights

Last post by AngeloEvs « 23 May 2022, 16:32
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by southernscouse » 30 Apr 2022, 11:18
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This is killing me just fitted a slaughterhouse kit as the foil fell apart when I tried to clean the 14wire socket I did this because the fuel and...
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Last post by AngeloEvs
23 May 2022, 16:32
New fridge for Westfalia

Last post by uncle monty « 23 May 2022, 09:14
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by uncle monty » 23 May 2022, 06:35

Hi everyone

Just wondering if anyone has tried to wire a smad absorption fridge 3 way

I have a positive and negative on the fridge but a number of...

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Last post by uncle monty
23 May 2022, 09:14
PCB Replacement Options.

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 19 May 2022, 22:30
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by djhammy » 10 Nov 2018, 19:48

HI like many of you the printed circuit ribbon for the dash lights has failed and has had it. I have had it bodged up want to get it sorted properly...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
19 May 2022, 22:30
Intermittent starter issue (pulling my hair out!)

Last post by vandad « 08 May 2022, 19:27
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by Ju73 » 09 Apr 2022, 14:52

Hi all, would love some advice if anyone can offer it. I have had an intermittent starting issue for about a year now. I’ve been trying things step...

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Last post by vandad
08 May 2022, 19:27
Ignition wire for immobiliser

Last post by pierce « 07 May 2022, 21:36
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by pierce » 07 May 2022, 15:59

I am fitting a new immobiliser (cobra).
It requires an ignition live, so that the immobiliser knows to re-arm when the van isn't running.
The problem...

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Last post by pierce
07 May 2022, 21:36
leisure battery for T25 pop top 1984

Last post by sweetaswesty « 05 May 2022, 14:53
Replies: 15
by Siobhan » 01 Apr 2022, 16:27
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Anyone got any idea whether I will be able to source a new leisure battery? Apparently nobody makes one that fits and car batteries are too big? Mine...
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Last post by sweetaswesty
05 May 2022, 14:53
Cable size for second 'leisure' battery

Last post by sweetaswesty « 04 May 2022, 18:47
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by sweetaswesty » 03 May 2022, 09:50

I'm going to fit a second 'leisure' battery (so called) in the empty behind seat battery box and connect them in parallel with the live out going...

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Last post by sweetaswesty
04 May 2022, 18:47
Buzzer of doom - confused with it

Last post by ajsimmo « 29 Apr 2022, 14:57
Replies: 9
by Shinnster » 24 Apr 2022, 19:18

Hey all,
Took my van from London to Dubs at the mill this weekend which was a nice 250 + mile round trip. The van ran smooth, no issues really, apart...

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Last post by ajsimmo
29 Apr 2022, 14:57
Grey for Green?

Last post by ajsimmo « 29 Apr 2022, 14:41
Replies: 22
by SurfT25 » 23 Apr 2022, 20:58
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I believe my green labeled coil is not working correctly. :shock:
Trying to time engine and light gun wasn't flashing regularly. Heard ticking from...
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Last post by ajsimmo
29 Apr 2022, 14:41
Strange rear lights problem.

Last post by WILKS « 28 Apr 2022, 18:19
Replies: 3
by alancabriolet » 27 Apr 2022, 01:44

The brake lights and the reversing lights both come on together. I've checked earths and all the contacts on the back of the light clusters and all...

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Last post by WILKS
28 Apr 2022, 18:19
Finally found Reverse Lights Switch but ... can't budge it! Any ideas???

Last post by Aidan « 27 Apr 2022, 17:56
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by T25Hugh » 24 Apr 2022, 11:59
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After what feels like hours of searching for this flippin' thing (namely: the Reverse Lights Switch - mine's nearer the top of the gearbox than at...
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Last post by Aidan
27 Apr 2022, 17:56
Clock swop

Last post by southernscouse « 25 Apr 2022, 10:08
Replies: 4
by southernscouse » 24 Apr 2022, 10:29

Hi my dash foil is kaput so I ordered a slaughterhouse kit I have a spare clock set in a broken housing
My question is since I am using the rewire...

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Last post by southernscouse
25 Apr 2022, 10:08
Temp Light Flashing - Replace Relay 42 - FIXED?!

Last post by Stesaw « 21 Apr 2022, 14:35
Replies: 12
by bertnuggit » 03 Feb 2019, 19:04

I've been reading the long thread on Coolant temperature gauge - flashing red light+needle swing, but I'm lost!

Relay 42 is mentioned, if I replace...

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Last post by Stesaw
21 Apr 2022, 14:35
Auto Electric assistance

Last post by Mocki « 19 Apr 2022, 21:18
Replies: 1
by jamie.smith » 19 Apr 2022, 08:32

Hello, after 3 years of trouble free motoring, I have a few niggling electric issues that I'd like to solve. Was wondering if there is anyone in the...

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Last post by Mocki
19 Apr 2022, 21:18
Fuel gauge not working

Last post by AngeloEvs « 19 Apr 2022, 14:12
Replies: 3
by Kev.i.n » 18 Apr 2022, 18:50

Hi all, I'm a newbie to the VW t25 life, just purchased Betsy our 1982 air-cooled 2ltr petrol Devon Moonraker! In love with her so far as are the...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
19 Apr 2022, 14:12
Wiring woes multiple, start somewhere...

Last post by Robsey « 18 Apr 2022, 19:18
Replies: 7
by Paul7502 » 18 Apr 2022, 12:20

Lots of electrical problems and a naff diagram.

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I can't make head nor tail of the diagram, some things are not numbered and some don't match...

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Last post by Robsey
18 Apr 2022, 19:18
Indicator issue - Arghh

Last post by Robsey « 18 Apr 2022, 19:05
Replies: 8
by Stokie1403 » 10 Apr 2022, 13:02

Hi all,
Firstly, thanks for any help/advice I’m a total novice and learning as I go. However electrical issues have me totally stuck

After getting...

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Last post by Robsey
18 Apr 2022, 19:05
Handbrake Warning Pin-Out.

Last post by Robsey « 18 Apr 2022, 10:07
Replies: 4
by Robsey » 16 Apr 2022, 12:08

This is a bit of a baffler for me.

I have a 1982 van with no handbrake warning lamp.

I have updated the looms on the van to 1987 specification,...

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Last post by Robsey
18 Apr 2022, 10:07
Leisure Battery Wiring Qs - Wiring routing for Battery under bed

Last post by ManicGTI « 18 Apr 2022, 09:51

by ManicGTI » 18 Apr 2022, 09:51

Apologies if asked before, i've been trawling but can't find much specifics on this.

Van is a twin slider (no full length kitchen), Full width RnR...

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Last post by ManicGTI
18 Apr 2022, 09:51
2021 Battery Recomendations Please

Last post by davidoft1 « 18 Apr 2022, 08:53
Replies: 10
by Dreaddybear » 17 Aug 2021, 18:05

Hi All
Im a newbie and just wanted to ask the forums opinion when it comes to Battery recomendations (the battery that starts the vehicle, not the...

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Last post by davidoft1
18 Apr 2022, 08:53
2.1 dj high idle .....?

Last post by maxstu « 13 Apr 2022, 19:51
Replies: 4
by spanishfly » 03 Apr 2022, 11:20

I have trawled the wiki/net first feel sure this is something simple.

Van starts first kick idles around 950rpm for about 5 secs then revs to 1700...

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Last post by maxstu
13 Apr 2022, 19:51
New battery drained to 4.4v in a week

Last post by Samanthington « 13 Apr 2022, 17:09
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by Samanthington » 04 Apr 2022, 17:05

🙄

- Brand new (1.5weeks old 😖) Bosch S4 007 battery from Tayna…chosen after checking out the forums here (thanks Forums!)

- Nothing but the clock...

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Last post by Samanthington
13 Apr 2022, 17:09
GoWesty PCB Diesel -BoD

Last post by liakos1982 « 13 Apr 2022, 12:23
Replies: 6
by liakos1982 » 12 Apr 2022, 12:54

Hi, I am wondering whether any members have feedback on the GoWesty PCB and the buzzer of doom on Diesel vehicles?

I have a 1987 1.7D, I have been...

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Last post by liakos1982
13 Apr 2022, 12:23
South African T25 / T3 starting problem

Last post by lexussoarer1996 « 11 Apr 2022, 21:30
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by lexussoarer1996 » 11 Apr 2022, 16:09

Hi , does anybody know where the fuel pump relay is on a 2.5i, after changing the clutch , fuel pump, fuel filter and new injectors it now wont...

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Last post by lexussoarer1996
11 Apr 2022, 21:30
Solar Panel Controller Connection

Last post by Annieclover « 11 Apr 2022, 04:39
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by keynsham1 » 19 Dec 2021, 12:59
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This might be a daft question but here goes anyway I have just finished rewiring the whole of the 'camper' part of my T25 during it's refurbishment....
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Last post by Annieclover
11 Apr 2022, 04:39
External fog light working - can I re-route wire & bulb into cluster

Last post by Aidan « 08 Apr 2022, 19:51
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by Middle29 » 08 Apr 2022, 15:45

Hello all...

I have an external fog light that keeps coming loose. I would like to remove it & wire it into the main lights. LHD. I have a read a...

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Last post by Aidan
08 Apr 2022, 19:51
"D'oh!"

Last post by ZsZ « 08 Apr 2022, 08:33
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by T25Hugh » 08 Apr 2022, 07:21

Advertised as a size that will fit my under seat compartment. Waited a fortnight for it and ... !!!

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Last post by ZsZ
08 Apr 2022, 08:33
CE1 Fuse box - Map of G Pins.

Last post by Robsey « 07 Apr 2022, 19:43
Replies: 39
by Robsey » 20 Mar 2021, 11:03
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Hi all,

As part of my conversion from early fuse box to the later CE1 fuse box, I mapped out every single pin in the fusebox.

I found that...
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Last post by Robsey
07 Apr 2022, 19:43
Maximum Alternator Current - 1989 1.6TD JX

Last post by bigherb « 04 Apr 2022, 21:38
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by Spailpin Fanach » 03 Apr 2022, 08:02

Hi all

Wondering what's the max current for the alternator on my 1989 1.6TD JX Westfalia California poptop van with 5 speed gearbox.

I'm...

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Last post by bigherb
04 Apr 2022, 21:38
Westfalia Wiring

Last post by irishkeet « 03 Apr 2022, 09:48
Replies: 10
by tlg » 19 Feb 2022, 18:33

Maybe better in the electrics section but thought i'd start here.

Trying to make sense of our california wiring system whilst removing cabinets for...

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Last post by irishkeet
03 Apr 2022, 09:48
headlights flickering with no ignition

Last post by AngeloEvs « 29 Mar 2022, 16:36
Replies: 4
by Jimthejock0301 » 29 Mar 2022, 09:52

My T25 headlights are flickering on and off with no ignition also in dash cluster blue headlight led showing i have tried to disconnect main...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
29 Mar 2022, 16:36
83 Westy split charge

Last post by waltraud « 27 Mar 2022, 21:42
Replies: 2
by waltraud » 27 Mar 2022, 09:22

Can anyone help identify some wires on my 83 West split charge relay. I'm updating it to a slightly more modern replacement with thicker cable. There...

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27 Mar 2022, 21:42

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