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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
New Leisure Wiring - Asking For Your Experience and Advice

Last post by chrism589 « 22 minutes ago
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by oli8925 » 30 Aug 2021, 16:08

Hi everyone,

As per title I'm putting together the plans to wire in a completely new leisure loom. This is my first time wiring up a leisure system,...

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Hooking up a portable solar panel

Last post by sweetaswesty « Yesterday, 21:05
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by sweetaswesty » Yesterday, 07:48

I've noticed on some photos and videos that it's possible to run a cable and connection for a portable solar panel into the van through the ac power...

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Yesterday, 21:05
Late Fuse Box Internal Wiring Diagram

Last post by Robsey « 20 Sep 2021, 22:51
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by oli8925 » 18 Sep 2021, 12:43
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I'm wanting to add some circuits to my relatively basic van (headlight relays, twin tone horn, timed interior light relay etc) and would rather use...
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Last post by Robsey
20 Sep 2021, 22:51
Inherited a battery isolator, can i wire dash clock to battery?

Last post by grace72 « 18 Sep 2021, 12:21
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by grace72 » 15 Sep 2021, 12:24

The 1.9 DG I have recently bought came with a battery isolator and of course the clock stops when i use it. Is it possible to wire up the clock to...

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Last post by grace72
18 Sep 2021, 12:21
Instrument cluster - no voltage regulator

Last post by Robsey « 16 Sep 2021, 22:44
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by jospanner » 16 Sep 2021, 12:15

Hi, looks like the voltage regulator has been bypassed on my gauge cluster. Opened it up to test the fuel gauge, cos I'm having weird intermittent...

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Last post by Robsey
16 Sep 2021, 22:44
Electric fuel pump wiring (Novice alert!)

Last post by Epiphone « 14 Sep 2021, 10:29
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by nehpets13 » 25 Jul 2013, 11:07
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Hi all,

Fitting an electric fuel pump to mu 2.0 Aircooled and pretty much know where to fit etc

But! Wiring says to wire to oil pressure switch...
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Last post by Epiphone
14 Sep 2021, 10:29
Flashing lights!!

Last post by AngeloEvs « 11 Sep 2021, 21:22
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by Wearside wanderer » 12 Jul 2021, 12:47

so I have developed a couple of new unwanted disco lights on the dashboard, firstly the water Coolant, however I know it’s all topped up etc so I’m...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
11 Sep 2021, 21:22
Front indicator seals?

Last post by grace72 « 10 Sep 2021, 07:10
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by grace72 » 09 Sep 2021, 16:35

Even though I’ve owned a T25 since 2003, I don’t remember when I last changed a front indicator bulb. Well I just have and the lense had a fair bit...

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Last post by grace72
10 Sep 2021, 07:10
EHU Question. Non VW

Last post by Stesaw « 09 Sep 2021, 23:01
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by maxstu » 09 Sep 2021, 20:00

We use an Esterel folding caravan for our camping trips. It has been sitting idle for a year. So l decided to open it up and check a few things...

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Last post by Stesaw
09 Sep 2021, 23:01
Cruise control instalation and alternative parts.

Last post by maxstu « 09 Sep 2021, 19:39
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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
09 Sep 2021, 19:39
glow plug light

Last post by ZsZ « 07 Sep 2021, 14:01
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by ianvfr750 » 01 Sep 2021, 09:14

I have a 1.6TD camper and the glow plug light normally takes about 45 seconds to go out - is this normal or does it indicate a problem with the...

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Last post by ZsZ
07 Sep 2021, 14:01
Blower pwm upgrade

Last post by Italjohn « 07 Sep 2021, 12:27
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by Lanciaman » 04 Sep 2021, 10:08

I've got my dash out at the mo, so am going to fix the blower motor and like the idea of the pwm upgrade.
But I can't find much about it, and Bw's,...

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Last post by Italjohn
07 Sep 2021, 12:27
Temp gauge reading high with warning light

Last post by Samanthington « 01 Sep 2021, 11:56
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by rosar » 24 May 2021, 09:24

Dear all,

I have a 1990 2.1 Caravelle conversion which has just had a new engine fitted by the VW engine company. Various other bits replaced as...

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Last post by Samanthington
01 Sep 2021, 11:56
VW T25 immobiliser stopped working

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 01 Sep 2021, 08:12
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by Johnredpath1953 » 29 Aug 2021, 19:36

Hello All.
I've got a 1984 T25 that has an immobiliser on/off switch under the dash that was installed over 20 years ago It's not working and but I...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
01 Sep 2021, 08:12
Unknown wire

Last post by davidoft1 « 31 Aug 2021, 19:47
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by Ragtime.ben » 30 Aug 2021, 17:55

Can anybody tell me what this wire is? Runs round the rear of the engine bay and has an inline fuse. Goes towards the water pump area at the right...

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Last post by davidoft1
31 Aug 2021, 19:47
Protecting engine bay wires

Last post by CovKid « 30 Aug 2021, 09:30

by CovKid » 30 Aug 2021, 09:30

Quick tip from Covkid on preventing engine bay wires from going brittle. I use the same stuff when restoring valve radios because of its...

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30 Aug 2021, 09:30
Dissy Rotor Wear.

Last post by maxstu « 25 Aug 2021, 18:50
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by maxstu » 25 Aug 2021, 07:50

My DJ 2.1 Auto is rapidly using dissy rotors. Or a least they require carbon removal from the metal lip.
Yesterday morning the camper refused to...

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Last post by maxstu
25 Aug 2021, 18:50
Leisure battery...

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 23 Aug 2021, 16:34
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by JulianBuck » 23 Aug 2021, 15:23

Guys - need your expert help if I may.
'88 VW autosleeper Tident.
Fully charged leisure battery (see pics). Control panel says its fully charged too....

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Last post by TONYT25T25
23 Aug 2021, 16:34
Replacing the dashboard plastic PCB

Last post by ianders « 21 Aug 2021, 11:46
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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 ianders
21 Aug 2021, 11:46
2021 Battery Recomendations Please

Last post by ZsZ « 19 Aug 2021, 06:07
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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 ZsZ
19 Aug 2021, 06:07
fridge voltage drop

Last post by nick.k « 17 Aug 2021, 18:33
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by nick.k » 15 Aug 2021, 10:50

12volt element was not working checked voltage and this was low caused by a drop at in line fuse.
Replaced this healthy 13.9 when engine running...

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17 Aug 2021, 18:33
Main beam telltale light

Last post by AngeloEvs « 16 Aug 2021, 19:30
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by RazorRiggott » 17 Nov 2019, 21:27

Hi. My T25 has failed it's MOT due to the above. I've removed the instrument binnacle though not the ribbon yet. Are the instrument lights holding it...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
16 Aug 2021, 19:30
Spotting previous modifications

Last post by bigherb « 16 Aug 2021, 16:42
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by Ragtime.ben » 16 Aug 2021, 07:17

Hi all. So I got my first proper going over of my recently bought 1981 cu Devon yesterday. Sold as not running but will run 😬
Haven’t tried turning...

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Last post by bigherb
16 Aug 2021, 16:42
temp gauge issue

Last post by AngeloEvs « 15 Aug 2021, 16:44
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by Brismike » 29 Jun 2021, 21:23

hi got a 1.9 watercooled on a 86 temp gauge has never worked so bridged at the thermostate but got nothing so replaced the clocks now bridged gauge...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
15 Aug 2021, 16:44
Headlamp aim projected image Mot fail

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 14 Aug 2021, 13:02
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by glennyboy2 » 14 Aug 2021, 12:52

So, after sitting since 2014 and a year of welding, panel work, mechanical and all the other grief that comes with T25s, I stuck her in for an MOT....

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
14 Aug 2021, 13:02
Late Westfalia split charge relay

Last post by sweetaswesty « 10 Aug 2021, 18:22
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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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Last post by sweetaswesty
10 Aug 2021, 18:22
T25 DG ECU Test

Last post by PaulM99 « 06 Aug 2021, 14:14
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by edconeng » 19 Jul 2021, 13:45

Hi this is my first post.
I have a T25 Syncro 1988 with a 2.1 DG Pertol Engine, I had a gearbox issue and the Bus has been laid up for a few years, I...

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Last post by PaulM99
06 Aug 2021, 14:14
Need help on Alternator for CU 2.0l ...

Last post by danisaez « 05 Aug 2021, 06:25
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by danisaez » 03 Aug 2021, 18:20

Hi all,

been through the wiki and searched the web for hours, but to no avail...

I've got a 1980 VW BUS T3 running a CU 2.0l Aircooled engine, my...

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Last post by danisaez
05 Aug 2021, 06:25
Alternative instruments and switchgear

Last post by Italjohn « 05 Aug 2021, 06:11
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In an idle moment (and faced with the prospect of pulling the dash out of the 1995 SA to fix the heater wiring) I got to wondering:
What alternative...
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Last post by Italjohn
05 Aug 2021, 06:11
Horn Upgrade/Fix

Last post by T3luestar « 05 Aug 2021, 04:25
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by johnwayne » 04 Aug 2021, 14:33

The horn on the bus hasn't been working properly since I have had it. Sound is poor and and it quite often doesn't even work when I press it.

Is...

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Last post by T3luestar
05 Aug 2021, 04:25
Electronic ignition 2.1 DJ engine

Last post by Titch1959 « 04 Aug 2021, 23:45
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by Titch1959 » 11 Jul 2021, 10:58

Hi everyone

Just had a look at our new van and see that the dizzy, leads and plugs need replacing but wanted to ask if this system supports...

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Last post by Titch1959
04 Aug 2021, 23:45
Rear wiper not working

Last post by clone123 « 02 Aug 2021, 09:10
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by chriszxr750 » 02 Aug 2021, 08:25

Morning guys
Been a member on and off for years, and normally I can find the solution by searching, but this one has me stumped.
anyway bought a...

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Last post by clone123
02 Aug 2021, 09:10
buzzer/altnator

Last post by gary1998 « 31 Jul 2021, 22:10
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by gary1998 » 31 Jul 2021, 20:27

i just replaced an altnator and now have B.O.D on the hipressure switch
well i only have the one ,, oil filter one not connected
van is 1980 but...

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Last post by gary1998
31 Jul 2021, 22:10
Instrument unit

Last post by AngeloEvs « 30 Jul 2021, 18:48
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by johnwayne » 10 Apr 2021, 18:22
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Is it possible to replace the whole instrument unit in one go? My (Analogue) clock doesn't work, the temp/coolant indicator either doesn't have its...
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Last post by AngeloEvs
30 Jul 2021, 18:48
Early fuse box layout / wiring diagram

Last post by Aidan « 27 Jul 2021, 06:37
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by badgerfax » 12 Aug 2015, 19:08

Evening all you good people,

Does anyone have access to a fusebox layout and wiring diagram for an early bullet fuse box?

I understand that it...

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Last post by Aidan
27 Jul 2021, 06:37
Faulty bosch 0261200284 / vw 025906022d digifant i df1

Last post by Aidan « 26 Jul 2021, 20:27
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by crankythecamper » 24 Jul 2021, 17:03

Hi All,

First time posting so hopefully I am doing this right!

I was just wondering if you could help me, I have a faulty ecu on my VW T25...

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Last post by Aidan
26 Jul 2021, 20:27
Interior lights don't work Help please!

Last post by Mocki « 26 Jul 2021, 18:47
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by cheekyjen » 26 Jul 2021, 15:47

My interior lights suddenly don't work. Have changed the bulbs to no avail. I have checked the fuses. The only one that has gone is no 25. Could this...

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Last post by Mocki
26 Jul 2021, 18:47
Temp needle won't move

Last post by clone123 « 25 Jul 2021, 20:58
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by Bryce » 18 Jul 2021, 13:44
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Hi the temp needle on my 1.6 jx just sits stuck at the bottom left of gauge where you can't even see it. From what I've read overheating could do...
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Last post by clone123
25 Jul 2021, 20:58
dash clock not working

Last post by NickG58 « 25 Jul 2021, 20:11
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by KOTSY » 10 Nov 2016, 18:57
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hi all. not sure if on the wright forum but here goes . I have a 91 1.6td and the analogue clock has stopped ,any idea s where I can get it repaired...
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Last post by NickG58
25 Jul 2021, 20:11
Van Not turning over question.

Last post by pleasestartnow « 25 Jul 2021, 19:58
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by pleasestartnow » 25 Jul 2021, 13:23
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Hi all,

Quick question, for the last week dome of the time I go to start the van it doesn't turn over the first time but does the second or third....
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Last post by pleasestartnow
25 Jul 2021, 19:58
Auto Electrician in Sheffield

Last post by jrt « 23 Jul 2021, 21:01
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by Stephen255 » 23 Jul 2021, 19:56

Looking for recommendations for an auto electrician in Sheffield.

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23 Jul 2021, 21:01
Dash instrument light pod name?

Last post by Robsey « 23 Jul 2021, 07:00
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by Shinnster » 22 Jul 2021, 15:16

Hi all

I am in the process of upgrading my dash cluster and have hit a snag! A part of the dash board has got plastic snapped off of it where screws...

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Last post by Robsey
23 Jul 2021, 07:00
temp sender wiring

Last post by Betty boop 1 « 22 Jul 2021, 22:36
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by Betty boop 1 » 27 Jun 2021, 17:38

can i start with an apology been quiet for a why as it looked like id been blocked.....thankfully and evidently not temp gauge doesnt work read a lot...

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22 Jul 2021, 22:36
Timing setup, 2.0 CU Aircooled (video)

Last post by jospanner « 22 Jul 2021, 13:25

by jospanner » 22 Jul 2021, 13:25

Hey there, can you look over my timing setup?
I'm having problems with the van stumbling under acceleration, with low power. But I want to make sure...

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Last post by jospanner
22 Jul 2021, 13:25
Solar panel wiring

Last post by Syncronorth « 21 Jul 2021, 20:54
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by Cyrus » 21 Jul 2021, 06:50

I have just received a 100w solar panel for my birthday and purchased a Victron Snartsolar charge controller.
I wish to wire this up to keep my 110ah...

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Last post by Syncronorth
21 Jul 2021, 20:54
Glow plug light feed?

Last post by Forden341 « 21 Jul 2021, 18:02
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by Forden341 » 21 Jul 2021, 14:25

Hi all,
I am looking to use the now defunct orange glow plug warning light in my dash pod as a diff lock warning light. Does anyone happen to know if...

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Last post by Forden341
21 Jul 2021, 18:02
Coolant Temp Sensor Plug shape - What's it called?

Last post by ianders « 19 Jul 2021, 13:45
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by ianders » 18 Jul 2021, 10:37

Looking for the female plug that goes onto the round 2-pin temperature sensor. Currently have 2 spade connectors on the wires which are quite loose...

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Last post by ianders
19 Jul 2021, 13:45
Electrical crimp terminal cleaning tip

Last post by CovKid « 18 Jul 2021, 19:49
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by silverbullet » 17 Jul 2021, 17:55

Probably an old one but worth noting as I saw this on YouTube today thanks to Edd China.
A two-stage process and useful for cleaning damp/salt...

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18 Jul 2021, 19:49
2.0L petrol air-cooled CU distributer

Last post by sarran1955 « 15 Jul 2021, 20:03
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by banjax34 » 15 Jul 2021, 18:05

Does any one refurbish the CU distributer or is there a replacement? I seem to have too much play in mine and on idle the timing mark is very...

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15 Jul 2021, 20:03

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