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Engine bay black box electrics	Mocki	05 Apr 2021, 19:26	2 times this week	Electrical & Instrumentation
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Got an electrical fault ? Read this first!

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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
Starter motor - what connections are what?

Last post by Stesaw « Yesterday, 22:26
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by Cataldoodledoo » Yesterday, 19:41

Hi everyone,

Can you confirm what is what please.

Top bolt - battery/mains power supply?
Two spade connectors on right - solenoid trigger?
Bottom...

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Yesterday, 22:26
Instrument unit

Last post by izzybarnard « Yesterday, 19:47
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by johnwayne » Yesterday, 18:22

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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Yesterday, 19:47
Rear speakers

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by johnwayne » Yesterday, 18:18

Where would be the best place to install speakers in the back of an Autohomes Komet?

I've got an image in my head of an enclosure I could attach to...

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Yesterday, 18:18
alternator light not working

Last post by Al Housman « Yesterday, 18:06
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by Al Housman » 07 Apr 2021, 20:07

1990 diesel doka.

Starts fine but no battery illuminated on the dash. The battery is discharging quite rapidly but it may be getting past its best....

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Yesterday, 18:06
Electric fuel pump wiring (Novice alert!)

Last post by Merrsh1 « Yesterday, 17:52
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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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Yesterday, 17:52
Pcb connector to fit the instruments.

Last post by AngeloEvs « Yesterday, 17:52
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by Robsey » Yesterday, 10:06

Hi all,

A daft question, but probably asked by many people who are wishing to modify, change or even repair their instrument cluster.

I have seen...

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Yesterday, 17:52
Wiring for stereo

Last post by Robsey « Yesterday, 09:46
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by sweetaswesty » 06 Apr 2021, 13:53

I've had the dash out and I'm replacing the stereo but the wiring at the moment is an untidy mess poorly connected directly to the 16 pin plug that...

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Yesterday, 09:46
What's this plug?

Last post by Robsey « Yesterday, 09:04
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by sweetaswesty » 09 Apr 2021, 18:05

I'm tidying up the wiring behind the dash while it's out. I thought I labelled everything I disconnected but there's this strange plug left over. I'm...

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Yesterday, 09:04
Tow bar wiring help

Last post by Cataldoodledoo « 08 Apr 2021, 19:06
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by Cataldoodledoo » 06 Apr 2021, 16:40

Hi, I have the below tow bar and just need help deciphering the wiring.

I have two looms going to the left and towards the black box in the engine...

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Last post by Cataldoodledoo
08 Apr 2021, 19:06
Engine bay black box electrics

Last post by Robsey « 08 Apr 2021, 16:29
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by Cataldoodledoo » 05 Apr 2021, 19:20

Hi, I have an early 1985 VW T25 1.9l water cooled. The black box that houses the electrics in the engine bay, does anyone have a wiring diagram or is...

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Last post by Robsey
08 Apr 2021, 16:29
1987 t25 won't start

Last post by Schnippzle « 08 Apr 2021, 11:38
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by Bryce » 07 Apr 2021, 15:07

Hi,
I recently bought a 1987 t25 1.6 td. After the first day I had trouble starting it and found the small blade connector to the starter motor had...

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Last post by Schnippzle
08 Apr 2021, 11:38
Help required, Wire colours

Last post by Robsey « 07 Apr 2021, 21:45
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by Doubledoka » 25 Mar 2021, 07:36

Morning All,

Firstly apologies if this info is on here somewhere, but have done my best to find it, but no luck.

I’m tidying up the main loom in...

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Last post by Robsey
07 Apr 2021, 21:45
Revcounter

Last post by Robsey « 07 Apr 2021, 21:02
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by Mawsy » 04 Apr 2021, 14:12

Hi all, the revcounter on my 1989 caravelle has never worked I got it it is 1.9 auto fuel injected petrol :ok , I finally got round to checking it,...

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Last post by Robsey
07 Apr 2021, 21:02
Split charge remains?

Last post by Cookie « 07 Apr 2021, 16:09
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by Cookie » 07 Apr 2021, 15:30

Hello all,

From my leisure battery bay I have wires going into a relay. They then disappear off to both behind the dash and to the main battery...

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Last post by Cookie
07 Apr 2021, 16:09
Name that (loose) connector!

Last post by MoritzTheDoka « 05 Apr 2021, 13:15
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by MoritzTheDoka » 05 Apr 2021, 13:04

I was having a poke around the van this morning as I seem to have developed a bit of an oil leak (another question coming soon) and whilst I was...

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Last post by MoritzTheDoka
05 Apr 2021, 13:15
Identify

Last post by SurfT25 « 05 Apr 2021, 10:10
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by SurfT25 » 04 Apr 2021, 18:48

Got this going from loom to engine.
(Cant see where it ends up as stuff stored in back)

Any idea's

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Last post by SurfT25
05 Apr 2021, 10:10
1987 1.9 petrol Westie automatic

Last post by izzybarnard « 04 Apr 2021, 17:48
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by Burrich » 03 Apr 2021, 15:51

Having just purchased the above van..it broke down on the 2nd day. Turns out it was the inhibitor switch in the gear lever cowling. When you switched...

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Last post by izzybarnard
04 Apr 2021, 17:48
Has anyone added a starter button?

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 01 Apr 2021, 12:57
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by ScienceBoy » 27 Feb 2021, 23:30

I have an issue with the ignition switch (new one on order) but it made me think about how to wire in a starter button.

I also read about remote...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
01 Apr 2021, 12:57
Petrol starter battery

Last post by T3luestar « 31 Mar 2021, 19:37
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by Dazco » 31 Mar 2021, 15:51

After a good quality starter battery for petrol model( under drivers seat .
Any recommendations for a supplier?

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Last post by T3luestar
31 Mar 2021, 19:37
Check yer electrics!

Last post by keynsham1 « 31 Mar 2021, 08:46
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by colinthefox » 30 Mar 2021, 20:01

Found this on a friends van today.................

Sorry it's a bit out of focus. The van RCD didn't trip with a test earth fault applied. This is...

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Last post by keynsham1
31 Mar 2021, 08:46
Idle issue – 1.9 WBX petrol 1983

Last post by Johnboyanderson « 29 Mar 2021, 22:44
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by Johnboyanderson » 16 Mar 2021, 22:32
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Hello, new(ish) to the forum (finally guessed login) so firstly a massive thank you for all the time and effort people put in here – it's been an...
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Last post by Johnboyanderson
29 Mar 2021, 22:44
Noisy belt, Is it the Alternator?

Last post by MoritzTheDoka « 28 Mar 2021, 20:31
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by MoritzTheDoka » 28 Mar 2021, 20:03

hey!

The ever growing list of questions i have is, erm growing...

We've not had the van long, and shortly after we got it the belt started to slip,...

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Last post by MoritzTheDoka
28 Mar 2021, 20:31
Fitting a glove box light switch

Last post by Robsey « 28 Mar 2021, 12:29
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by Robsey » 27 Mar 2021, 09:46

I have been looking at fitting a light for the glove-box.
No real need, but it is something to do.

The whole concept is silly easy, but I am a...

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Last post by Robsey
28 Mar 2021, 12:29
CE1 Fuse box - Map of G Pins.

Last post by 1664 « 27 Mar 2021, 10:40
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by Robsey » 20 Mar 2021, 11:03

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 1664
27 Mar 2021, 10:40
Relays under drivers seat

Last post by Da dan « 24 Mar 2021, 19:17
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by Da dan » 22 Mar 2021, 18:30

I have a 85 Devon and under the drivers seat by the start battery are two relays/inline fuses. I’m guessing one is split charger and one for the...

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Last post by Da dan
24 Mar 2021, 19:17
Temperamental Temp Light

Last post by AngeloEvs « 24 Mar 2021, 10:40
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by Stesaw » 17 Mar 2021, 20:17

Right, Story time.

The other week after coming back from a local garden centre I had the temp light start flashing about 2 miles from home...ruh...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
24 Mar 2021, 10:40
Cheap Batteries

Last post by ash1293 « 23 Mar 2021, 07:51
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by Spailpin Fanach » 22 Mar 2021, 11:26

What do people think about this battery on fleabay:

I'm shopping around for batteries to rewire electrics on bus. Generally, I think if something...

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Last post by ash1293
23 Mar 2021, 07:51
Blue/grey wire near stereo and heater switches - what is it?

Last post by Cataldoodledoo « 23 Mar 2021, 06:37
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by Cataldoodledoo » 21 Mar 2021, 16:07
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23 Mar 2021, 06:37
Speedometer problem

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 22 Mar 2021, 16:53
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by TONYT25T25 » 22 Nov 2020, 10:02

Speedometer playing up again, I have unclipped it from behind the binnacle and put a few drops of 3 in 1 oil down it, but it is still not right,...

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22 Mar 2021, 16:53
Switched live whereabouts

Last post by Cataldoodledoo « 21 Mar 2021, 21:56
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by Cataldoodledoo » 15 Mar 2021, 17:07

Hi, I’ve installed a leisure battery and I need to run a switched 12v live supply to a terminal on the relay to stop the primary battery discharging...

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Last post by Cataldoodledoo
21 Mar 2021, 21:56
Oil Pressure and Temp gauges

Last post by Stesaw « 21 Mar 2021, 18:12
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by Stesaw » 20 Mar 2021, 16:32

With my 2.1 build coming along I've thought about monitoring such things as oil pressure and temp to make sure I did it right :lol:.

For the folk...

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Last post by Stesaw
21 Mar 2021, 18:12
How do I know if I have an early/late fuse box

Last post by Cataldoodledoo « 21 Mar 2021, 16:05
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by Cataldoodledoo » 19 Mar 2021, 21:29

Trying to work this out and also find a wiring diagram for the one I have. What’s the easiest way? It’s a 1985 VW T25. Thanks.

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Last post by Cataldoodledoo
21 Mar 2021, 16:05
ZIG Controller Upgrade

Last post by Mocki « 20 Mar 2021, 12:34
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by keynsham1 » 20 Mar 2021, 10:38

I am looking at upgrading my electrics to use either a Zig CF9 or CF10. They are both pretty similar. I can understand the wiring but it isn't clear...

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Last post by Mocki
20 Mar 2021, 12:34
Temp gauge sender - linear resistance?

Last post by WillScott « 19 Mar 2021, 20:33
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by T25Convert » 30 Mar 2020, 19:06

New temperature gauge sender fitted to 1.9wbx. Black square plug one identical to the one on there.

However, temperature gauge now sits at 3/4...

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Last post by WillScott
19 Mar 2021, 20:33
Headlight relay upgrade

Last post by Robsey « 19 Mar 2021, 19:47
Replies: 9
by scotttie » 10 Mar 2021, 12:58

I know this topic has been done to death, so I have tried to read as many old posts as I could find on here and the wiki but I still have a couple of...

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Last post by Robsey
19 Mar 2021, 19:47
Extra wires in the head-light loom

Last post by Robsey « 18 Mar 2021, 22:12
Replies: 8
by Robsey » 18 Mar 2021, 11:52

Hi all,

I am a firm believer of no question is a stupid question, but here 'should' be a simple question.

If you have read my other posts, you will...

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Last post by Robsey
18 Mar 2021, 22:12
Butt connectors

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 17 Mar 2021, 18:45
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by kentishvanman » 15 Mar 2021, 20:15

Hi,
Have used these from time to time on vehicle wiring but never thought of using on domestic/household cables ie up to about 5amp.
Has anyone used...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
17 Mar 2021, 18:45
Non VW. Any electricians or people in the know

Last post by Aidan « 17 Mar 2021, 09:03
Replies: 5
by RCN » 16 Mar 2021, 14:59

Hi all. Can anyone tell me about this please. Viewing a property and this is the fuse box. It seems to have fuse wire and there's a mention of...

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Last post by Aidan
17 Mar 2021, 09:03
Indication problems

Last post by T25_Baloo « 14 Mar 2021, 10:54
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by T25_Baloo » 07 Mar 2021, 14:30

Not had much luck today.

The passenger side indicator stopped working so I got a new bulb from Halfords and tried to fit it. When I did so I...

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Last post by T25_Baloo
14 Mar 2021, 10:54
Interior LED lighting

Last post by AngeloEvs « 13 Mar 2021, 17:53
Replies: 2
by keynsham1 » 13 Mar 2021, 16:28

I am sure this has been asked before but I am looking for advice on interior LED lighting for my van. I have stripped the interior out as I am doing...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
13 Mar 2021, 17:53
Handbrake/brake fluid warning light

Last post by Cataldoodledoo « 12 Mar 2021, 20:35
Replies: 4
by Cataldoodledoo » 08 Mar 2021, 12:44

Hi everyone. I have stripped my cab out and found that the handbrake warning light was not connected to the dash, the cable was stuffed under the...

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Last post by Cataldoodledoo
12 Mar 2021, 20:35
1988 1.9TD AAz blowing heater 20 amp fuse

Last post by Schnippzle « 12 Mar 2021, 18:26
Replies: 5
by jacko1967 » 05 Mar 2021, 12:46

Hi I got in the van today and put the front heater knob to number three and Hurd a click and nothing from the heater blower checked the fuse and sure...

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Last post by Schnippzle
12 Mar 2021, 18:26
Cruise control instalation and alternative parts.

Last post by maxstu « 11 Mar 2021, 15:56
Replies: 102
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
11 Mar 2021, 15:56
Temperature gauge light.

Last post by garyharbord « 11 Mar 2021, 08:48
Replies: 7
by garyharbord » 07 Mar 2021, 22:04

My Temperature gauge light is permanently on and only goes off when the Headlights are switched on . I guess its a wiring problem anyone point me in...

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Last post by garyharbord
11 Mar 2021, 08:48
Aftermarket VW Three Pin Connectors

Last post by maxstu « 09 Mar 2021, 20:30

by maxstu » 09 Mar 2021, 20:30

Seeking the male and female three round pin VW connectors. Or equivalent aftermarket. Must be compatible with genuine VW connectors
Brickwerk out of...

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Last post by maxstu
09 Mar 2021, 20:30
Domestic Wiring

Last post by Cecil « 08 Mar 2021, 16:46
Replies: 5
by maxstu » 07 Mar 2021, 20:07

Would someone please explain in simple terms what this means below; DNO, TNS, UKPN, SPD etc?

Also the C2's are:

R emedial action...

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Last post by Cecil
08 Mar 2021, 16:46
Refitting front indicators - nylon insert nut

Last post by Jim San « 07 Mar 2021, 08:58
Replies: 13
by sweetaswesty » 04 Mar 2021, 15:13

I'm refitting the front indicators to our Westfalia, soon as hopefully...
But on the VW parts diagram the self tapping screws which hold the front...

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Last post by Jim San
07 Mar 2021, 08:58
Electrics.....??

Last post by ScienceBoy « 01 Mar 2021, 23:41
Replies: 13
by randamonia » 30 Jan 2021, 17:42

Hi

Hoping someone with much more knowledge can educate me please?
I noticed a fuse off my leisure battery had had some heat to the point of melting...

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Last post by ScienceBoy
01 Mar 2021, 23:41
Engine bay remote starter switch

Last post by Mocki « 28 Feb 2021, 11:43
Replies: 16
by alan.lane3 » 23 Apr 2016, 20:17
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Today i had a problem with my ignition.
I needed a helper to turn the key whilst i worked out what was wrong.
I didn't have a helper so I made an...
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28 Feb 2021, 11:43

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