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Horn contact ring access	maxstu	25 Jul 2024, 16:52	2 times this week	Electrical & Instrumentation
Starter Trigger Wire advice	crazyhorse	24 Jul 2024, 11:08	2 times 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
Horn contact ring access

Last post by AdamKeelan « Yesterday, 11:03
Replies: 7
by AdamKeelan » 25 Jul 2024, 15:18

Hello everybody - apologies if this is an eyeball rolling question but I'm just trying to fix the horn on my 82 air cooled t25 and I'd reallly...

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Last post by AdamKeelan
Yesterday, 11:03
Non starter

Last post by crazyhorse « Yesterday, 07:07
Replies: 13
by vwhobo » 19 Jul 2024, 08:00

Hi all, hoping for some ideas. For some time, had intermittent problem when you turn key to start van, nothing happens. Normally righted itself but...

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Last post by crazyhorse
Yesterday, 07:07
Starter Trigger Wire advice

Last post by crazyhorse « 24 Jul 2024, 11:08
Replies: 20
by crazyhorse » 21 Jun 2024, 13:26
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Hi guys,

I am after some advice. I have an intermittent (worse kind) problem with the wire on the starter motor. When I turn the key to crank...
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Last post by crazyhorse
24 Jul 2024, 11:08
stuck front diff lock

Last post by Aidan « 22 Jul 2024, 21:38
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by philmcC » 22 Jul 2024, 09:49

What is best penetrating oil to use to free off the pin. Not in any hurry so can afford to make many applications to free it up. Thanks pMcC

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Last post by Aidan
22 Jul 2024, 21:38
Hello all, new here, need help on a ‘89 T25

Last post by NoobyNiall « 21 Jul 2024, 10:13
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by NoobyNiall » 09 Jul 2024, 18:55

It’s the wiper issue , I’d say the motor is blown and possibly the air blower combo problem, not sure.

So I have voltage going to the connector...

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Last post by NoobyNiall
21 Jul 2024, 10:13
Diesel heater knob removal & annoying rattle

Last post by davidoft1 « 18 Jul 2024, 22:43
Replies: 9
by Rik » 17 Jul 2024, 06:35

Hey all!

Some time ago I removed the original eberspacher diesel heater from underneath my van. The green button next to the steering wheel (pic) is...

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Last post by davidoft1
18 Jul 2024, 22:43
Fan Noisy WBX Alternator - Alternatives?

Last post by cobblers « 18 Jul 2024, 21:07
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by cobblers » 15 Jul 2024, 19:25

I've had 4 or 5 2.1 WBX engined vans, and all but one of them has made a hell of a lot of fan noise, to the point where it's actually just as loud as...

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Last post by cobblers
18 Jul 2024, 21:07
Battery Charging

Last post by Burtybassett « 18 Jul 2024, 17:27
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by Burtybassett » 17 Jul 2024, 18:06

Hi guy's 👋
Question for the T25/T3 Massive...

Just taken my drivers seat out on my Westie to charge up the leisure battery ready for camping this...

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Last post by Burtybassett
18 Jul 2024, 17:27
1991 2.1 No Electric to Injectors

Last post by maxstu « 18 Jul 2024, 06:29
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by Lobster » 08 Jul 2024, 15:27
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Hi hope someone can help me I bought a T25 it started but had no mot, got the chap to deliver it to mine it started first time put it on my drive but...
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Last post by maxstu
18 Jul 2024, 06:29
DJ on Carb LPG Combo Distributor Question.

Last post by maxstu « 17 Jul 2024, 20:23
Replies: 4
by maxstu » 17 Jul 2024, 11:07

Putting together replacements and parts for switching my blown DG engined camper for a rebuilt DJ shortly.

This will run a carb/LPG set up. But...

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Last post by maxstu
17 Jul 2024, 20:23
Indicators mystery - please help!

Last post by Rik « 17 Jul 2024, 06:44
Replies: 8
by Aircooledwagon » 14 Jul 2024, 13:20

Hi folks, I have been without indicators for months and can’t get to the bottom of it.

82 Aircooled 2.0 - very primitive fuse box etc.

The hazards...

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Last post by Rik
17 Jul 2024, 06:44
VW LT28 HT leads

Last post by Stesaw « 16 Jul 2024, 10:18
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by kermitdafwog » 15 Jul 2024, 13:13

Hi
My mechanic is struggling to get the correct HT leads for my 1979 VW LT28. He has tried 3 sets supplied by the motor factors he uses, they have...

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Last post by Stesaw
16 Jul 2024, 10:18
Temp gauge issue with Audi engine conversion

Last post by philyoung « 11 Jul 2024, 11:15
Replies: 2
by philyoung » 11 Jul 2024, 10:56

I’ve got a doka that has had a 2.8 30v Audi engine fitted (not by me). The temp gauge always reads in the red but an IR thermometer reads the block...

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Last post by philyoung
11 Jul 2024, 11:15
Leisure battery not charging - Autosleeper

Last post by Mocki « 08 Jul 2024, 20:35
Replies: 1
by Pjg » 08 Jul 2024, 18:39

Hello
I hope I’m posting in the right place ….
My leisure battery on my T25 autosleeper is not charging. I’m guessing there must be a battery charger...

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Last post by Mocki
08 Jul 2024, 20:35
Charge light stays on

Last post by southernscouse « 07 Jul 2024, 11:47
Replies: 22
by southernscouse » 19 Jun 2024, 15:29
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Right had a. Few problems with slow starter advice was change bush this is on a to do list
But I started with the alternator got a brush kit from...
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Last post by southernscouse
07 Jul 2024, 11:47
Door electric bellows

Last post by cjaysx « 06 Jul 2024, 11:30
Replies: 13
by Urge38 » 24 Jun 2024, 18:29

Hi Guys

I am fitting a set of speakers and am wanting to run the cable through some door bellows
every one (bar one) is out of stock, they are...

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Last post by cjaysx
06 Jul 2024, 11:30
Wierd not starting

Last post by Cecil « 02 Jul 2024, 07:34
Replies: 1
by Pedrobus » 01 Jul 2024, 08:01

I e had a gti conversion for about 3 years in my t3 ...
Went to start yesterday and nothing .
Was fine 2 weeks ago???
Put charger on battery and...

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Last post by Cecil
02 Jul 2024, 07:34
Where to route solar wireing for starter

Last post by Mocki « 02 Jul 2024, 06:39
Replies: 6
by Middle29 » 20 Jun 2024, 12:50

I've been toying with this project for a while so just an initial question for anyone who has added solar to charge the starter battery. Where did...

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Last post by Mocki
02 Jul 2024, 06:39
T25 Rear lights wiring help

Last post by Mocki « 30 Jun 2024, 13:35
Replies: 1
by BrownVanDriver » 30 Jun 2024, 12:53

Recently had my rear lights stolen on m '86 t25, am in the process of replacing them but am struggling with the wiring.

Each side has 7 wires, the...

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Last post by Mocki
30 Jun 2024, 13:35
Cluster Master problems or something else (amongst others!)

Last post by Korgull « 24 Jun 2024, 11:55

by Korgull » 24 Jun 2024, 11:55

Hi
First post - desperate owner trying to get van ready for summer.
I have a 1988 DG 1.9 WBX (new recon engine from Campershack) and have...

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Last post by Korgull
24 Jun 2024, 11:55
Battery connections - stand off !

Last post by ZsZ « 21 Jun 2024, 13:45
Replies: 5
by Jim San » 20 Jun 2024, 21:46

I have several cables connecting to the battery so its fairly crowded (especially the positive post)

I'd like it tidied up so there is just one to...

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Last post by ZsZ
21 Jun 2024, 13:45
Slow stater

Last post by southernscouse « 20 Jun 2024, 06:40
Replies: 8
by southernscouse » 14 Jun 2024, 16:04

Van been going great just got back from holiday
When I stopped at a garage for fuel van turned over slowly then started did the same on return...

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Last post by southernscouse
20 Jun 2024, 06:40
What light bar?

Last post by fh9977 « 15 Jun 2024, 08:46

by fh9977 » 15 Jun 2024, 08:46

Hi,
Can someone recommend a good light bar? Just had brackets delivered for a 52 inch curved light bar, there are plenty of models on amazon for...

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Last post by fh9977
15 Jun 2024, 08:46
Solid coil in a T25?

Last post by bentley1978 « 15 Jun 2024, 06:15

by bentley1978 » 15 Jun 2024, 06:15

Hi all, thanks for adding me to such a great forum!. I have recently decided to age myself by a few years and get back into T25 ownership, this time...

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Last post by bentley1978
15 Jun 2024, 06:15
Idle problem now!

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 11 Jun 2024, 12:33
Replies: 27
by Raido » 20 Apr 2024, 16:46
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More help needed!
I have 1987 1900, petrol which won’t idle.
Two very helpful members suggested that I replace the vac tubes from the carb to the...
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Last post by TONYT25T25
11 Jun 2024, 12:33
Wipers stopped working

Last post by nicktennear « 09 Jun 2024, 16:54
Replies: 6
by nicktennear » 04 Jun 2024, 16:14

So, wipers are going no problem then suddenly they stop in the middle of the windscreen. It was only spitting so I made it home. No problem with the...

6 Replies

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Last post by nicktennear
09 Jun 2024, 16:54
Battery to starter cable.

Last post by jrt « 03 Jun 2024, 20:55
Replies: 1
by jrt » 03 Jun 2024, 19:28

Evening, the ring connection on the battery to starter cable has come off. Has anyone used a hydraulic crimper of eBay to replace it or would it be...

1 Replies

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Last post by jrt
03 Jun 2024, 20:55
Westfalia 1989 Electrolux RM 184 EGI doesn’t work at all?

Last post by davidoft1 « 02 Jun 2024, 12:58
Replies: 3
by Mikrill » 18 May 2024, 11:38

Hi, apologies if I’m asking something that’s been asked a thousand times but I haven’t found any threads that answers my issue.

I’m new to the T25...

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Last post by davidoft1
02 Jun 2024, 12:58
Hazard switch wiring help

Last post by RogerT « 02 Jun 2024, 12:05
Replies: 1
by newkid » 22 May 2024, 17:53

Me again I'm afraid. 1984 1.6cs LHD T25

1 I have a brown looped wire from what I guess is hazard red light bulb(inside switch) going to nothing on...

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Last post by RogerT
02 Jun 2024, 12:05
DG Carb Wiring When In DF van?

Last post by huggy76 « 26 May 2024, 15:53

by huggy76 » 26 May 2024, 15:53

Hi all

I know this has been covered quite a bit but I just want to clarify if it is ok to run the pierburg carb heater by splicing into the manifold...

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Last post by huggy76
26 May 2024, 15:53
ECU help needed

Last post by T3luestar « 22 May 2024, 14:26
Replies: 2
by Mineralogy » 23 Apr 2024, 09:06

Was hoping someone would know of a reliable source to test/repair/replace my 2.1 SS Digifant ECU (025 906 022 D).
Have power to the ECU but not...

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Last post by T3luestar
22 May 2024, 14:26
Three way fridge problem

Last post by Rubbersoul71 « 22 May 2024, 11:55
Replies: 9
by Rubbersoul71 » 15 May 2024, 19:38

Following on from my leisure battery 'issues', I've confirmed that the LB is running quite a few things you'd ordinarily expect it not to.

That's...

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Last post by Rubbersoul71
22 May 2024, 11:55
Gas and electric safety certs

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 21 May 2024, 10:10
Replies: 2
by peteinnit » 21 May 2024, 08:26

Hi all,
Does anyone know the rules for having these certificates for historic vehicles? I've never had either and it's never been requested by...

2 Replies

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
21 May 2024, 10:10
Brake lights - now Sorted!

Last post by slowcoach « 17 May 2024, 12:56
Replies: 9
by TheRealExile » 13 May 2024, 18:05

Whilst going through testing all lights I noticed today that the brake lights don't work.

I pulled this out of the drivers side unit!

What is...

9 Replies

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Last post by slowcoach
17 May 2024, 12:56
1.9DG electrics

Last post by Bumblebee1 « 16 May 2024, 09:51
Replies: 26
by Bumblebee1 » 03 May 2024, 06:34
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Good morning everyone, after a couple of years of restoring the underside, engine bay and all drive train I got to the point of connecting back all...
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Last post by Bumblebee1
16 May 2024, 09:51
T3/T25 cigarette phone charger

Last post by Wales « 14 May 2024, 19:44
Replies: 2
by Wales » 14 May 2024, 19:18

Hi,

I've just bought a T3/T25 1989 campervan. I was wondering if anyone knows whether or not the cigarette lighter port in the vehicle is...

2 Replies

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Last post by Wales
14 May 2024, 19:44
Help needed

Last post by Buggy83 « 14 May 2024, 13:50
Replies: 9
by Buggy83 » 01 May 2024, 12:52

After my van was at a garage for a month and nothing got done.I got it back and found six wires by the thermostat housing not got a clue where they...

9 Replies

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Last post by Buggy83
14 May 2024, 13:50
Headlight switch

Last post by jigs « 09 May 2024, 16:10
Replies: 14
by jigs » 30 Apr 2024, 19:19

My headlights have stopped working, didn't think it was a big deal, checked fuse, checked bulbs, and checked wiring all OK. So I turned my attention...

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Last post by jigs
09 May 2024, 16:10
alternator 1.6jx td

Last post by si&helen cali89 « 08 May 2024, 05:52
Replies: 9
by si&helen cali89 » 16 Apr 2024, 18:38

need a new alternator for a1.6 jx td westy cali does anybody no the best website to get one from

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Last post by si&helen cali89
08 May 2024, 05:52
Probably not right...

Last post by Jeff J « 08 May 2024, 05:03
Replies: 4
by Rubbersoul71 » 07 May 2024, 16:41

...but it seems that my ePAS is wired to the leisure battery.
I'm assuming that this is NOT the correct way to wire it up?

LB charge was dropping...

4 Replies

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Last post by Jeff J
08 May 2024, 05:03
is BBB kaput / How do I fit a Victron

Last post by cobblers « 23 Apr 2024, 13:37
Replies: 12
by Middle29 » 15 Apr 2024, 11:55

Hi all,

noticed nothing was charging on hookup this weekend. Figured out lights are not on leisure yet. I'm now wondering if it's been like this...

12 Replies

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Last post by cobblers
23 Apr 2024, 13:37
Battery for 1983 diesel

Last post by R0B « 21 Apr 2024, 12:41
Replies: 6
by John A » 20 Apr 2024, 15:03

Hello,
I need to replace the battery on my 1983 1.6 diesel transporter. All the battery sites say it is too old a vehicle to be able to advise and...

6 Replies

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Last post by R0B
21 Apr 2024, 12:41
Headlamp upgrade query - ensuring main beam dash light.

Last post by PetenAli « 20 Apr 2024, 07:23
Replies: 5
by PetenAli » 18 Apr 2024, 10:06

I'm just about to do the wiring / relay upgrade so that we have decent headlights at last before we set of for Shetland next week. There's lots of...

5 Replies

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Last post by PetenAli
20 Apr 2024, 07:23
Anyone have a picture of this (license plate light wiring)

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 19 Apr 2024, 16:42

by The Hairy Camper » 19 Apr 2024, 16:42

My license plate lights and wiring were a mess, so I've recently installed replacements and tried to tidy the area up.

I've now managed to get the...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
19 Apr 2024, 16:42
Which Dissy do I need?

Last post by Boneyt25 « 18 Apr 2024, 19:43
Replies: 11
by 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...

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Last post by Boneyt25
18 Apr 2024, 19:43
Distributor Identification 'AZ20J'

Last post by Boneyt25 « 18 Apr 2024, 19:06
Replies: 24
by AdamKeelan » 01 Feb 2023, 13:13
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Hi there - wonder if anyone could help me identify the manufacturer of my distributor body which is a non standard contact driven (ie non...
24 Replies

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Last post by Boneyt25
18 Apr 2024, 19:06
Cutting out problem.

Last post by Raido « 17 Apr 2024, 06:45
Replies: 3
by Raido » 16 Apr 2024, 12:17

Hi, just taken my 1987, 1900 petrol for a run and although it starts first time and tick over is fine. Problem is it cuts out once on the road. It...

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Last post by Raido
17 Apr 2024, 06:45
Coolant level sensor connector

Last post by nicktennear « 14 Apr 2024, 15:53
Replies: 3
by nicktennear » 14 Apr 2024, 12:02

Sure this has been asked before but any idea of where I can get the above connector for the coolant level wiring? Currently using two sleeved spade...

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Last post by nicktennear
14 Apr 2024, 15:53
Voltage Stabilizer

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 12 Apr 2024, 18:49
Replies: 11
by The Hairy Camper » 09 Apr 2024, 13:28

My temperature and fuel gauge have just decided to stop working. Everything else seems to be working fine, so I'm assuming it's the voltage...

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12 Apr 2024, 18:49

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