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Aidan
26 Mar 2024, 19:37
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Electrical & Instrumentation
fan or switch ? how do I check...
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boardmonkey »
18 Feb 2015, 16:02
Hi,
I have purchased a multimeter and following a few youtube vids on how to use it. I hate electrics & have never touched them in home or in the...
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Last post by boardmonkey
25 Feb 2015, 16:26
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Last post by boardmonkey
25 Feb 2015, 15:09
aldi stereo head £35
Replies: 39
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rainman »
21 Aug 2014, 13:42
Remeber this? I think a few of you bought one but I can't find the thread now. Anyway - quite happy with mine for playing itunes and having...
39 Replies
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Last post by SamsBus2012
24 Feb 2015, 15:51
Heater always blows hot
Replies: 7
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windydubber »
19 Feb 2015, 08:33
Hi,
Picked up our first ever Vw Van yesterday. Over the moon with it. Drove the 170 trip back with no major issues!
My question is this. I figured...
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Last post by windydubber
24 Feb 2015, 13:43
fridge reconditioning
Replies: 18
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Mk2Tony »
20 Feb 2015, 14:43
Ok, I have an Electrolux fridge in my van that has seen better days, I haven't used it since I bought the van last year as I didn't really want to...
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Last post by danmetallic
02 Mar 2015, 19:16
reconnecting heater flap cables
Replies: 7
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Waynard »
20 Apr 2014, 22:23
Hello Guys,
OK - please do let me know if this has been discussed is documented elsewhere.
Today I've found that our 2L Aircooled heater cables,...
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Last post by LeeCarey
23 Feb 2015, 20:58
C tek MXS5 charger
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scottbott »
22 Feb 2015, 08:52
I have hard wired this into the van to charge up the battery for my Webasto heater and noticed earlier this morning that the digital volt meter that...
7 Replies
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Last post by lloydy
23 Feb 2015, 20:53
No spark
Replies: 23
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agnew1985 »
10 Feb 2015, 13:32
Hi everyone, still having no end of problems after an engine rebuild last year. Ended up getting another car to tide me over but that has now reached...
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Last post by itchyfeet
23 Feb 2015, 19:07
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Last post by TobyGilden
23 Feb 2015, 18:40
Injector wiring DJ engine
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chrisevans »
22 Feb 2015, 14:41
Someone has butchered the wiring to the injectors see attached pic. The red wire is loose (it traces to a red/ white) . Should there be two wires to...
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Last post by kevtherev
22 Feb 2015, 21:41
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Last post by kevtherev
22 Feb 2015, 21:30
Oil cooler?
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petervw »
22 Feb 2015, 18:58
I recently bought a 1989 T3/T25 Calirfornia Westfalia 1.6 TD.
I was advised by T3 expert to install an 'oil cooler' on the basis they were not...
2 Replies
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Last post by kevtherev
22 Feb 2015, 21:25
no spark mystery!! SORTED
Replies: 14
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Pifflebus »
20 Feb 2015, 22:08
Good evenin' folks! Here's one for you, I have a spark from the coil, nice and bright blue/white. However I have no spark at any spark plug despite...
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Last post by ghost123uk
22 Feb 2015, 09:01
Rear Wash Wipe
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Ceecee85 »
19 Feb 2015, 21:42
Simple enough question: what type of switch/ button is used for the rear wash wipe and where would it be on the dash if it was original?
5 Replies
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Last post by scottbott
22 Feb 2015, 08:43
No spark
Replies: 7
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mrbodly »
17 Feb 2015, 21:58
Hi all
I have a 2l cu Aircooled T25. I need some advice please.
I adjusted the tappets and planned to adjust the timing. I connected the timing gun...
7 Replies
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Last post by mrbodly
22 Feb 2015, 08:37
New loom?
Replies: 6
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ELVIS »
21 Feb 2015, 14:19
Have a strange hankering to completely remake/manufacture a loom for my 2.1 for no other reason than i can (oh, and also the loom is 25 yrs old and...
6 Replies
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Last post by ELVIS
21 Feb 2015, 21:24
voltage drop to fuse box.
Replies: 20
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123-jn »
08 Feb 2015, 22:04
Hi everyone, just wondered if anyone had any thoughts on the following. I have just replaced the cable from my alternator to the starter terminal...
20 Replies
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Last post by CovKid
20 Feb 2015, 22:56
3 Replies
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
20 Feb 2015, 17:32
Wipers question
Replies: 5
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dub1670 »
16 Feb 2015, 18:25
Evening all, can anyone answer my cryptic question. when i pull the wiper stalk towards me the washers work but wipers don't.
Are the wipers...
5 Replies
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
18 Feb 2015, 19:46
Smell of burning from heater vents
Replies: 5
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Lthomas »
14 Feb 2015, 18:40
Hello, my 1983 1.6 diesels heater fan stopped working yesterday. About 10 minutes later, I started to smell burning coming from the vents I think at...
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Last post by 123-jn
17 Feb 2015, 20:10
speedo
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dumbo »
16 Feb 2015, 18:50
hi all speedo with trip speedo play up taking it apart :roll: cleaning it the mileage jurks about??? or putting other speedo on but then need to...
1 Replies
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Last post by dumbo
17 Feb 2015, 16:44
Speedo, clock etc
Replies: 1
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Guzzler »
16 Feb 2015, 19:19
Hi all, is there any other type of instrument cluster that will fit straight into place of my existing one in my T25 as the fuel gauge etc don't...
1 Replies
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Last post by CovKid
17 Feb 2015, 08:42
C tek MXS5 charger
Replies: 6
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scottbott »
17 Jan 2015, 23:13
thinking of fitting this under my rear seat to charge the battery for my Webasto heater,have looked but cannot find if hookup is disconnected does...
6 Replies
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Last post by California Dreamin
15 Feb 2015, 22:14
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Last post by Drucifer
15 Feb 2015, 15:39
electronic speedo.
Replies: 3
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boxer »
13 Feb 2015, 14:59
If I fit a set of clocks from a later VW (at the moment i'm staring a a huge clock that doesn't work and a speedo that bounces all over the place at...
3 Replies
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Last post by syncroandy
14 Feb 2015, 09:09
plastic burning smell..
Replies: 15
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Cherylp »
05 May 2014, 14:44
im so bloody upset, was due to give my van over to my daughter and her boyfriend to go off next weekend and i took it out for a spin today, after...
15 Replies
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Last post by marlinowner
13 Feb 2015, 20:54
Headlamp alignment
Replies: 1
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boardmonkey »
13 Feb 2015, 12:43
Hi,
I had replaced my cracked and corroded headlamps with some new jobbies, held in place with cable ties, fitted with Nightbreakers..
Anyway, I...
1 Replies
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Last post by CovKid
13 Feb 2015, 13:43
Headlights and Relays
Replies: 16
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clairstafford »
07 Dec 2014, 16:52
hi
We have had our 1984 T25 for over a year now but recently we have started having a problem with our head lights.
the side lights are working and...
16 Replies
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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
10 Feb 2015, 22:56
Alternator securing bolt
Replies: 8
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8ball »
09 Feb 2015, 18:15
Hello there, it's not quite electrical but not sure where else to put it! I was trying to tighten the aux belt the other day, but couldn't get the...
8 Replies
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
09 Feb 2015, 22:52
Starting issues. Won't start.
Replies: 9
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judderman »
27 Jan 2015, 14:14
I have checked for power at the coil and the starter motor turns fine but in getting no spark from the cool. I have opened up the dizzy and found it...
9 Replies
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Last post by tonytech
09 Feb 2015, 21:08
Starter Question
Replies: 6
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chrisevans »
08 Feb 2015, 14:08
After my New ATX starter from GSF lasted less than two years before it could hardly turn over the engine, I being tight of pocket bought one from...
6 Replies
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Last post by chrisevans
09 Feb 2015, 11:00
Late model adjustable headlights
Replies: 13
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Synkraut »
07 Feb 2015, 17:23
Hi everyone,
the following situation: I bought a 1991 syncro doka from Sweden last year and so far haven't gotten around to registering it for...
13 Replies
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Last post by adyjoad
09 Feb 2015, 09:03
Electronic gadgets for our vans
Replies: 8
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ghost123uk »
02 Feb 2015, 10:44
I'll start off with this, copied from another thread :-
It is a cheap 20 Amp motor speed controller that goes from zero to full power, might be good...
8 Replies
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Last post by CovKid
08 Feb 2015, 09:51
Leisure battery kill switch
Replies: 19
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Sir Brixalot »
02 Feb 2015, 11:01
It's a pain to get the battery out and recharge. Much easier to fit an isolator switch to the negative, The switch is quite big, just looking for...
19 Replies
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
07 Feb 2015, 16:23
Blower switch nightmare
Replies: 18
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Reimotim »
30 Jan 2015, 16:42
A while back my blower switch stopped functioning properly and required a little wiggling to get the fan to go. Then I lost speed 1, but still had 2...
18 Replies
5702 Views
Last post by ghost123uk
07 Feb 2015, 14:38
Engine backfiring and won't turn over
Replies: 11
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woksta »
04 Feb 2015, 16:51
Hello,
I bought a 1.9l petrol 1983 watercooled 2 years ago and it was running rough lately- it had gained a tick whenever the accelerator was pushed...
11 Replies
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Last post by woksta
06 Feb 2015, 17:24
tdi conversion rev clock inaccurate
Replies: 24
by
wozza825y »
21 Jan 2015, 21:10
hi, just completing a 1z tdi engine conversion to my syncro pickup, which has taken a lot in both terms of money and time, anyway my original clocks...
24 Replies
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Last post by lloydy
04 Feb 2015, 19:28
Front screen washer jets mystery
Replies: 17
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Devon Pete »
01 Feb 2015, 16:55
Hi, my front washer jets don't seem to be firing. They were fine when I parked up a few weeks ago, so not sure what the issue is. The water tank is...
17 Replies
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
04 Feb 2015, 19:06
Wipers
Replies: 8
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jokeruk »
02 Feb 2015, 10:33
My wipers have seized up whilst i've been driving. I managed to get home by stopping, putting the wipers on, getting out, physically moving them to...
8 Replies
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
04 Feb 2015, 19:04
Tachometer fitting
Replies: 7
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what2do »
04 Feb 2015, 10:31
Well, finally got hold of a genuine tacho that I want to install in the van. Before taking the shroud off and having a look, I thought I'd ask what...
7 Replies
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Last post by what2do
04 Feb 2015, 14:24
Courtesy light extender
Replies: 13
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123-jn »
01 Jan 2015, 18:42
I have just built a little circuit which works a treat. It allows the courtesy light to stay on and dim over about 10 seconds after the door closes....
13 Replies
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Last post by ghost123uk
03 Feb 2015, 20:09
1984 T25 Dash lights problem
Replies: 7
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lenny84 »
12 Jul 2014, 20:46
Problem is with dash lights, they work as they should when headlight switch is pressed, but only up until the ignition is selected, and thereafter...
7 Replies
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Last post by GTIAlex
02 Feb 2015, 18:28
Horn Wiring Confusion
Replies: 3
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keytouch »
02 Feb 2015, 16:18
When I got my van, many years ago, the horn operated off a 'temporary switch' on the dash (which breaks into the earth wire attached to the horn).
It...
3 Replies
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Last post by keytouch
02 Feb 2015, 18:11
6 way blade fusebox,with LED'S
Replies: 3
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scottbott »
31 Jan 2015, 17:33
have fitted one of these under my rear seat for when on hookup to charge the battery for my webasto and supply a feed to the DAB Motion and a Cteck...
3 Replies
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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
01 Feb 2015, 15:01
8 Replies
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
30 Jan 2015, 09:29
double pole MCBs in consumer unit
Replies: 7
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uniB »
21 Jan 2015, 19:55
I'm trying to get my head around what's required for 240v hook up and consumer units and was wondering if any sparky wizards can help...
I...
7 Replies
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Last post by DiscoDave
29 Jan 2015, 23:16
Leisure battery
Replies: 7
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BerryT25 »
26 Jan 2015, 21:00
Hi there
How long does a leisure battery last when not attached to a hook up (very new to this! Purchased our T25 in November and starting to get...
7 Replies
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Last post by California Dreamin
28 Jan 2015, 10:51
1 Replies
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Last post by Reimotim
26 Jan 2015, 18:05
Recalibrating a Tacho
Replies: 1
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mikeytar3 »
26 Jan 2015, 14:40
I've spent some time searching wikki and the forums but although i've found many references to recalibrating a tacho i cant seem to find an exact...
1 Replies
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Last post by R0B
26 Jan 2015, 15:23
good trailer wiring
Replies: 23
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mbcamper »
18 Jan 2015, 11:53
I've just fitted a tow bar to my 86 van which was a very simple job removing the bumper, bolting a few bits of metalwork in place and putting the...
23 Replies
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Last post by mbcamper
26 Jan 2015, 13:05
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