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flickering battery light / replace regulator?	Middle29	23 Nov 2023, 09:21	Once this week	Electrical & Instrumentation
SHC dash PCB upgrade with Tach for Aricooled!	AngeloEvs	14 Mar 2023, 18:55	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
Interior electrics

Last post by Welshclimber « Yesterday, 18:26
Replies: 2
by Welshclimber » 18 Nov 2023, 19:02

Hi all,

Just looking for some help with the interior electrics. Ours has been messed about with over the years so nothing like the original so I’m...

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Last post by Welshclimber
Yesterday, 18:26
Km to mph speedo conversion

Last post by ScottG « Yesterday, 10:46
Replies: 15
by AngeloEvs » 01 Apr 2019, 17:01
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I have a km per hour speedo with trip odometer, I have calibrated for mph and fitted a spare mph facial but the mileage increment's in km covered not...
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Last post by ScottG
Yesterday, 10:46
Ignition not working when installed

Last post by Aidan « 27 Nov 2023, 13:24
Replies: 4
by AlBundy » 25 Nov 2023, 15:04

Bit of an odd one for me. When everything is put together, turning the key doesn't start the engine, when I take it apart, it starts ok. I replaced...

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Last post by Aidan
27 Nov 2023, 13:24
flickering battery light / replace regulator?

Last post by ZsZ « 24 Nov 2023, 06:54
Replies: 11
by Middle29 » 22 Nov 2023, 09:31

Just had some work done, new manifold gaskets etc. Also couple of pulleys replaced and new belts etc. I now have a flickering battery light....

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Last post by ZsZ
24 Nov 2023, 06:54
Local Guru Needed

Last post by Mocki « 19 Nov 2023, 16:11
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by Rubbersoul71 » 19 Nov 2023, 14:07

I'm new to T25s and my first bus, an 89 1.6td has clearly had the cowboys in.

Can anyone local to Sheffield spare a few hours on a Saturday or...

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Last post by Mocki
19 Nov 2023, 16:11
Brake reservoir missing something

Last post by R0B « 19 Nov 2023, 15:33
Replies: 2
by Rubbersoul71 » 19 Nov 2023, 13:51

Can anyone please advise what missing from the top of the brake fluid reservoir?

It's clearly lacking something and brake fluid has definitely been...

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Last post by R0B
19 Nov 2023, 15:33
Leisure battery not charging

Last post by Mocki « 18 Nov 2023, 18:22
Replies: 7
by AlBundy » 14 Nov 2023, 13:12

I bought a new leisure battery in June, installed it alongside a new Sargent EC155 power control unit, and wired it up correctly, plus added a new...

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Last post by Mocki
18 Nov 2023, 18:22
T25 1.9 dg no dash power

Last post by mike2drummond « 17 Nov 2023, 09:33
Replies: 4
by mike2drummond » 14 Nov 2023, 14:54

I have an electrical problem where there is no power to the instrument cluster on my 1.9 dg t25.

There is no power coming in on pin 8 of the 14 pin...

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Last post by mike2drummond
17 Nov 2023, 09:33
Coil renewal

Last post by R0B « 12 Nov 2023, 22:37
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by kentishvanman » 12 Nov 2023, 22:04

Does the performance of a coil reduce over the years?
Mine is the original one 1987 and I wondered if it should be retired?

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Last post by R0B
12 Nov 2023, 22:37
Flashing LED batten lights

Last post by KOTSY « 11 Nov 2023, 16:43
Replies: 2
by KOTSY » 08 Nov 2023, 07:38

Hi everyone. Fitted new batten led lights in my pit about 18 months ago.now when they have been on about 15 mins. They start to flash on and off.it...

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Last post by KOTSY
11 Nov 2023, 16:43
Oil pressure switch

Last post by sump « 11 Nov 2023, 13:18
Replies: 19
by sump » 07 Nov 2023, 19:34
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Hi all,

Driving home tonight and the oil light came on :oops: Alarm bells rang out loud. Pulled over asap pulled lid off, all dry no leaks, water...
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Last post by sump
11 Nov 2023, 13:18
Interior lights delay relay

Last post by ZsZ « 08 Nov 2023, 20:01
Replies: 11
by cjaysx » 22 Oct 2023, 16:34

Hi all,

Wondering if anyone has a wiring diagram for the interior light dimmer relay (looks like these were pretty rare on the later models)?...

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Last post by ZsZ
08 Nov 2023, 20:01
Wiring to Rear Lights

Last post by Magic01 « 07 Nov 2023, 22:32
Replies: 10
by Magic01 » 06 Nov 2023, 19:48

Hi all

Still new to this T25 ownersgip and only my 3rd post

I'm in the process of getting my van ready for MOT and trying to fix a number of...

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Last post by Magic01
07 Nov 2023, 22:32
Tap operation on 1980 Westphalia Joker

Last post by davidoft1 « 04 Nov 2023, 11:55
Replies: 2
by THE KESZTHELY KID » 13 Aug 2023, 14:19

Hola Amigo',

Jut spent an hour trying to get the tap to work on my recently acquired 1980 Westphalia Joker. The water tank is just over half full...

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Last post by davidoft1
04 Nov 2023, 11:55
RM12F fridge relay for holdsworth villa 3

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 01 Nov 2023, 18:10
Replies: 5
by Hash brown » 26 Oct 2014, 19:14

So after getting to grips with the new van the first task to get the LB charging by fitting a split charger and taking out all the old bodged wiring...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
01 Nov 2023, 18:10
Problem starting engine - electrical-related

Last post by cotswoldstony « 01 Nov 2023, 15:47
Replies: 6
by fragmented » 25 Oct 2023, 16:17

Hi all

I have had a problem that has got progressively worse over time. If my starter battery is freshly charged it will start. After driving for a...

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Last post by cotswoldstony
01 Nov 2023, 15:47
1983 1.9 DG compatible wiring loom?

Last post by Aidan « 31 Oct 2023, 14:31
Replies: 1
by Fun. » 30 Oct 2023, 22:45

Hi All

I’m trying to find a part like this for a 1983 1.9 DG ignition system (I think), this one doesn’t say it’s compatible and I’m wondering if...

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Last post by Aidan
31 Oct 2023, 14:31
Brake warning light

Last post by CombiBlues « 25 Oct 2023, 15:34
Replies: 9
by JeffRoo » 27 Sep 2018, 19:19

Hi
I have a ‘84 Caravelle and on the dash top left hand side is a brake warning indicator. Nothing ever lights up. Ive had a look and a unit is...

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Last post by CombiBlues
25 Oct 2023, 15:34
Inside of Headlight Glass Dirty. Cleaning Ideas Please.

Last post by mike the van « 20 Oct 2023, 17:45
Replies: 6
by PaulG » 20 Oct 2023, 09:50

Hi all, I searched but did not find so wondered if anyone else has experienced the above please?

I got an MOT advisory yesterday that my headlights...

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Last post by mike the van
20 Oct 2023, 17:45
Headlamp switch variants

Last post by ZsZ « 11 Oct 2023, 13:32
Replies: 7
by Simon Baxter » 10 Oct 2023, 21:59

How do, with supplies drying up of some of the oddball headlamp switches leaving 2 switches available on the aftermarket I thought I'd dig in to ETKA...

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Last post by ZsZ
11 Oct 2023, 13:32
Starting Issue

Last post by RogerT « 10 Oct 2023, 21:28
Replies: 7
by newkid » 10 Oct 2023, 01:21

Hi.

Hoping someone can help. Mum's van has for the 11 years of ownership had a starting issue that i finallywant to resolve.

It's a 1984 1.6cs....

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Last post by RogerT
10 Oct 2023, 21:28
Immobilizer not working

Last post by Simon Baxter « 10 Oct 2023, 21:14
Replies: 3
by JohnRedpath » 03 Jul 2023, 02:57

Hello everyone.
My T25 immobilizer has stopped working but the van runs fine.
Normally if I try to drive the van with the immobiliser switched on....

3 Replies

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Last post by Simon Baxter
10 Oct 2023, 21:14
CE1 Fuse box - Map of G Pins.

Last post by Simon Baxter « 10 Oct 2023, 18:29
Replies: 54
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 Simon Baxter
10 Oct 2023, 18:29
Split charge relay on 1983 Trident

Last post by Mocki « 07 Oct 2023, 18:28
Replies: 1
by stephenwalls » 07 Oct 2023, 18:19

Hi everyone,
I want to fit a split charge relay on my 1988 T25 autosleeper Trident, so I need to run a wire from the van battery under the drivers...

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Last post by Mocki
07 Oct 2023, 18:28
Rev counter

Last post by Ckent « 06 Oct 2023, 17:36
Replies: 5
by Ckent » 03 Oct 2023, 19:48

Looking to fit a rev counter (bolt on) simply as new to vw (especially of this era) - is there a signal I can take anywhere near the dash (as many...

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Last post by Ckent
06 Oct 2023, 17:36
T25 1.9 dg PETROL NO SPARK

Last post by Stesaw « 04 Oct 2023, 17:32
Replies: 4
by VERAT25 » 02 Oct 2023, 12:37

looking for some help please (based in cardiff )
just went to start van after 3 weeks (running fine last run)
i have no spark at the plugs/ have...

4 Replies

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Last post by Stesaw
04 Oct 2023, 17:32
Not starting, could the horn issue be contributing to this?

Last post by AlBundy « 29 Sep 2023, 20:57
Replies: 4
by AlBundy » 28 Sep 2023, 10:24

The van is currently at the body shop for some rust repair and bodywork fixes, but after having left it there, they haven't been able to get it...

4 Replies

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Last post by AlBundy
29 Sep 2023, 20:57
Glow plugs not working after head gasket replacement

Last post by CoalMarx « 29 Sep 2023, 06:50
Replies: 2
by CoalMarx » 28 Sep 2023, 18:46

Unfortunately i blew the gasket on my 1.7 diesel ky. I already had a problem with a buzzing dash and oil filter light, but then we lost the lights on...

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Last post by CoalMarx
29 Sep 2023, 06:50
Radiator only works on full speed

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 26 Sep 2023, 20:52
Replies: 3
by hightoprob » 24 Sep 2023, 21:27

Hi. I've been trying to get my rad fan working correctly on my 1983 1.9dg (previous owner had it running on a chicken switch using flex power cable...

3 Replies

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Last post by TONYT25T25
26 Sep 2023, 20:52
Horn troubles

Last post by matthew13 « 25 Sep 2023, 20:29
Replies: 16
by matthew13 » 24 Sep 2023, 13:18
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Hi all, I have 1983 2ltr Aircooled van. Horn had stopped working so just replaced it and now all I get when I press the horn inn the steering wheel...
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Last post by matthew13
25 Sep 2023, 20:29
FM Aerial questions

Last post by Mocki « 24 Sep 2023, 19:08
Replies: 6
by Donald360 » 23 Sep 2023, 13:32

Hi

I need to refit an aerial for the radio in my van, but I don't want to drill a hole in the newly restored body if I can help it.

Do I need to...

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Last post by Mocki
24 Sep 2023, 19:08
Original radio wesfalia joker

Last post by Marktwain « 23 Sep 2023, 10:21
Replies: 11
by Marktwain » 11 Sep 2023, 02:03

Does anyone know which radio would have been fitted in a 1989 westfalia joker, when they were new? Mine is a RHD uk market one. I am interested in...

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Last post by Marktwain
23 Sep 2023, 10:21
Change Hall Sender without removing distributor

Last post by Rich75 « 21 Sep 2023, 21:53
Replies: 2
by Rich75 » 21 Sep 2023, 12:25

Hi

I had a look at the wiki but couldn't find anything, apologies if Ive missed it - is it possible to change the hall sender without removing the...

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Last post by Rich75
21 Sep 2023, 21:53
Fuel Gauge/Sender Variants

Last post by R0B « 21 Sep 2023, 21:22
Replies: 154
by CJH » 23 Jul 2018, 15:25
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I was doing some sums to figure out what resistor values to use to make a 'low fuel' warning lamp circuit (see this thread ). I checked Bentley for...
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Last post by R0B
21 Sep 2023, 21:22
1988 Trident split charge relay location

Last post by mickcorr « 21 Sep 2023, 10:18
Replies: 7
by stephenwalls » 14 Sep 2023, 15:14

Hi,

I am now a very new and proud owner of a 1988 VW T25 Trident Hi Top autosleeper. The van didn't come with a leisure battery, although all the...

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Last post by mickcorr
21 Sep 2023, 10:18
Alternator Identification

Last post by T25Colin « 16 Sep 2023, 22:09
Replies: 9
by T25Colin » 13 Aug 2023, 10:20

Hi All,

Sod’s Law driving to overnight ferry and it started over charging and cooking the battery. My digital read out was showing 16.7volts at the...

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Last post by T25Colin
16 Sep 2023, 22:09
Alternator field collapse?

Last post by ZsZ « 16 Sep 2023, 16:18
Replies: 6
by ZsZ » 21 Jun 2023, 18:56

I had a strange hiccup today.
We are on the last leg of a 3 week roadtrip.
I was driving on the german highway, around 100-110kmph (~3000rpm) when...

6 Replies

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Last post by ZsZ
16 Sep 2023, 16:18
Fuel gauge

Last post by Mocki « 16 Sep 2023, 07:10
Replies: 2
by Ckent » 16 Sep 2023, 01:24

Hi all - fuel gauge isn’t working - if I brim the tank the gauge will briefly show full , but then drop back to empty within about 30 minutes of use...

2 Replies

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Last post by Mocki
16 Sep 2023, 07:10
Backfire/misfire sounds like its running on 3

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 15 Sep 2023, 13:00
Replies: 4
by makebigplans » 12 Sep 2023, 17:06

Hello all,

We looking for some pointers on how to get our van running smoothly again.

Recently our 1983 watercooled 1.9 Petrol van blew a spark...

4 Replies

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
15 Sep 2023, 13:00
Temp gauge

Last post by Mocki « 15 Sep 2023, 06:22
Replies: 57
by southernscouse » 09 Jul 2023, 17:05
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Ok van not in regular use last week run red light carried on flashing checked w after level carried on driving after several miles temp burst into...
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Last post by Mocki
15 Sep 2023, 06:22
Earthing problems I think?

Last post by 69gp225 « 14 Sep 2023, 16:44
Replies: 23
by 69gp225 » 03 Sep 2022, 18:04
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Hello,

I Replaced my battery a few days ago and hadn’t started my camper for about five months. Connect the new battery and the negative lead going...
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Last post by 69gp225
14 Sep 2023, 16:44
Buzzing dash

Last post by CoalMarx « 14 Sep 2023, 06:43
Replies: 3
by CoalMarx » 12 Sep 2023, 18:32

Can anyone help me with this problem? Its been a while now - a buzzing noise from the dash and flashing oil light. It used to be intermittent and...

3 Replies

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Last post by CoalMarx
14 Sep 2023, 06:43
T25 Handbrake warning Light staying On Permanently ?

Last post by Richard Workman « 12 Sep 2023, 22:37
Replies: 4
by Richard Workman » 11 Sep 2023, 10:55

T25 HANDBRAKE LIGHT STAYING ON PERMANENTLY ? Hi, just wondered if anyone had any similar problem or advice. ii have a 1983 1.9 petrol t25 Devon &...

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Last post by Richard Workman
12 Sep 2023, 22:37
New Fuel Sender - erratic out put on gauge

Last post by R0B « 08 Sep 2023, 12:12
Replies: 5
by ManicGTI » 08 Sep 2023, 07:26

I had a new tank fitted a year or so ago, with all new lines, crossover etc and thought it would be sensible to fit a new sender at the same time. ...

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Last post by R0B
08 Sep 2023, 12:12
Mystery wires, with diode (?), loop found!

Last post by AngeloEvs « 06 Sep 2023, 12:49
Replies: 5
by bambily » 05 Sep 2023, 11:34

Hi, I'm trying to sort out all electronics under the dashboard (removing unused stuff, redoing bad connectors etc.) and I think I got a clear...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
06 Sep 2023, 12:49
Steering Wheel Horn Defect.

Last post by maxstu « 05 Sep 2023, 19:46
Replies: 2
by maxstu » 03 Sep 2023, 09:03

Having owned my latest camper for just six years', a few days' back l decided to trace and rectify fault with the steering wheel horn; l've used an...

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Last post by maxstu
05 Sep 2023, 19:46
Central locking motor

Last post by cjaysx « 05 Sep 2023, 15:18
Replies: 12
by cjaysx » 02 Sep 2023, 11:03

Hi,

Looking to repair a central locking actuator.
The gears and case I can service, just wondering if anyone know what dc motor to use as its...

12 Replies

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Last post by cjaysx
05 Sep 2023, 15:18
"clocking" your wbx alternator mod

Last post by silverbullet « 01 Sep 2023, 10:26

by silverbullet » 01 Sep 2023, 10:26

I had to do this due to a foul on my wbx6 between one regulator mounting screw and the inlet manifold (which could have then cracked the plastic) the...

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01 Sep 2023, 10:26

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