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Battery for 81 t25	VelmaVan261	13 Jun 2021, 16:52	Once 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
Alternative to zig unit and number of connectors on leisure battery

Last post by Mocki « 14 Jun 2021, 16:45
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by mariner » 12 Jun 2021, 11:35

Hi all. So van is due back from the bodyshop in a few weeks and I'm trying to get my head around the electrical set up I want. Current set up is as...

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Last post by Mocki
14 Jun 2021, 16:45
Temp gauge reading high with warning light

Last post by rosar « 14 Jun 2021, 07:51
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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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14 Jun 2021, 07:51
Battery for 81 t25

Last post by VelmaVan261 « 13 Jun 2021, 16:52
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by tyhurstey » 11 Jun 2021, 20:11

Hey friendly people! I'm so new tk. This but have bought a 1981 ct vwt25. I need a main and leisure battery, I'm a photographer so need good juice!...

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Last post by VelmaVan261
13 Jun 2021, 16:52
Rcd Fuse Box

Last post by clone123 « 13 Jun 2021, 13:16
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by clone123 » 06 Jun 2021, 16:12

Hi can someone recommend a new rcd fuse box for my van as I think mine is faulty as when I press the test button nothing happens

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Last post by clone123
13 Jun 2021, 13:16
Key In warning - Just an idea.

Last post by RogerT « 12 Jun 2021, 23:10
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by Robsey » 11 Jun 2021, 11:04

After watching another one of Italjohn's videos on you tube, I came up with this idea.

Firstly - the video link.

It is to add an ACC position to...

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Last post by RogerT
12 Jun 2021, 23:10
Instrument unit

Last post by dleaves « 11 Jun 2021, 16:02
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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 dleaves
11 Jun 2021, 16:02
Indicator tell tale lamp not working

Last post by morzov « 10 Jun 2021, 15:06
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by morzov » 10 Jun 2021, 08:27

Have got an MOT coming up on my 1982 T25 2 litre air cooled.

The direction indicator tell tale light on the dash is not working although the...

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Last post by morzov
10 Jun 2021, 15:06
Slow cranks and battery gets drained in a couple of attempts

Last post by fernsd « 10 Jun 2021, 08:32
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by fernsd » 04 Jun 2021, 21:08

Hi all,

I am having starting problems on my T25 1.9L petrol.

Generally starts off well but randomly does this thing where it cranks really slow....

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Last post by fernsd
10 Jun 2021, 08:32
Wiring caught fire

Last post by Camfrank99 « 09 Jun 2021, 05:13
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by Camfrank99 » 05 Jun 2021, 18:39

Hi guys I was recently passed down my dads t25 after he passed and he was still messing with it before he left, so today I got a new battery for it...

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Last post by Camfrank99
09 Jun 2021, 05:13
CE1 Fuse box - Map of G Pins.

Last post by Robsey « 08 Jun 2021, 20:51
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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 Robsey
08 Jun 2021, 20:51
Zig CF8 - Installing a battery guard

Last post by AngeloEvs « 07 Jun 2021, 19:27
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by ledixon » 07 Jun 2021, 13:30

Hi all,

I've just installed a new leisure battery and would like to install a battery guard to stop this one from ending up dead too. I have a Zig...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
07 Jun 2021, 19:27
Alternator not charging - wiring at starter?

Last post by mr_nunn « 06 Jun 2021, 15:07
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by mr_nunn » 06 Jun 2021, 13:28

Hi,
We're out camping and battery was flat on arrival. Luckily now recharged from solar panel, but not charging when running (<13v at battery when...

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Last post by mr_nunn
06 Jun 2021, 15:07
Speed Sensor ?

Last post by AngeloEvs « 05 Jun 2021, 19:41
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by AngeloEvs » 04 Jun 2021, 16:59

I assume this is a speed sensor, if not what is it?

Someone has removed the wires and has asked me if the Brown wire goes to the top or bottom...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
05 Jun 2021, 19:41
'81 2 litre air cooled oil pressure switch location

Last post by bigherb « 04 Jun 2021, 17:06
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by jospanner » 04 Jun 2021, 15:15

Hi,
Embarrassing problem, but I can't find the oil pressure switch! Cant see anything under the engine between the push rod tubes (as ive seen...

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Last post by bigherb
04 Jun 2021, 17:06
rev counter well maybe

Last post by AngeloEvs « 02 Jun 2021, 19:55
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by Brismike » 20 May 2021, 22:20

hi just a quick question if okay, i have a 1.9 petrol its a 1986 it has push on speedo and horizontal connector, my temp gauge dosnt work so was...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
02 Jun 2021, 19:55
T25 Starter Motor Problems - Earth

Last post by R0B « 02 Jun 2021, 14:53
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by dannyjwood » 19 Nov 2017, 16:42
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Hi all,

I have a 1.9 Petrol 1988 Caravelle. I started having starter issues, cleaned up all connections etc but it didn't make much of a difference,...
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Last post by R0B
02 Jun 2021, 14:53
'Coolant shortage indicator' (low coolant level circuit)

Last post by DevonAid « 01 Jun 2021, 13:33
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by DevonAid » 30 May 2021, 10:44

Morning all, hope we've been enjoying the Bank Holiday sunshine?

I have a slight weep on the above sensor (through the terminals) in the pressurised...

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Last post by DevonAid
01 Jun 2021, 13:33
Pierburg heaters and cut-off valve wiring "Haynes style" + thermoswitches

Last post by bambily « 31 May 2021, 19:36
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by bambily » 30 May 2021, 22:13

(E D I T: Sorry, wrong forum!)

1. In posts on this forum and on multiple images I've found when looking for how to wire the manifold heater, carb body...

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Last post by bambily
31 May 2021, 19:36
Dash lights dimmer issue (solved)

Last post by Robsey « 28 May 2021, 16:17
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by Paul773car » 27 May 2021, 23:24

Evening all

So tonight I pop out in the van to pick up my daughter and I have no illumination on the dash. So I can't see the speedo or the fuel...

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Last post by Robsey
28 May 2021, 16:17
Drop in voltage when lights on

Last post by Robsey « 28 May 2021, 07:21
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by TONYT25T25 » 27 May 2021, 20:01

I recently replaced my fluorescent strip lights with a much brighter LED strip light, more for a bit of a project than necessity, however the LED are...

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Last post by Robsey
28 May 2021, 07:21
Zig CF8 Split Charge Wiring

Last post by ledixon « 27 May 2021, 18:18
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by ledixon » 27 May 2021, 15:12

Hi All, I have a Zig CF8 unit in my van and an ignition-triggered relay split charger. I'm trying to clean up the wiring and checking everything over...

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Last post by ledixon
27 May 2021, 18:18
‘CFD, electrical fault finding and locations’

Last post by clift_d « 26 May 2021, 20:44
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by clift_d » 26 May 2021, 19:20

Has anyone got a copy of this Workshop Manual in PDF format that they could share? Oil pressure is fine, oil pressure sensors are working fine, but...

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Last post by clift_d
26 May 2021, 20:44
alternator help

Last post by and1608 « 21 May 2021, 21:12
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by and1608 » 20 May 2021, 13:56

Hi, looking for the correct alternator for t25 1.6 jx turbo 1990 California, the one on there now was replaced(not by me) and it keeps throwing...

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21 May 2021, 21:12
Identify

Last post by SurfT25 « 19 May 2021, 15:25
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by SurfT25 » 04 Apr 2021, 18:48
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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
19 May 2021, 15:25
Relay 292, a technical study.

Last post by Robsey « 16 May 2021, 18:52
Replies: 19
by bigbadbob76 » 05 Dec 2017, 09:52
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Lots of folks seem to have issues with relay 292 headlight buzzer...
here's my story. :lol:
If you just want an easy solution read the red bit...
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Last post by Robsey
16 May 2021, 18:52
Advice on leisure battery please?

Last post by triumph2.5pi « 15 May 2021, 20:38
Replies: 16
by triumph2.5pi » 07 Apr 2018, 11:57
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Hello all
I'd be grateful if someone could please advise on a replacement leisure battery for under passenger seat fitment on an '88 Autosleeper?
The...
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Last post by triumph2.5pi
15 May 2021, 20:38
Blower Motor PWM Upgrade

Last post by Splurt « 15 May 2021, 11:13
Replies: 6
by Splurt » 13 Apr 2021, 21:54

I had been putting this job off for a while but has Easter week off so managed to get the dash out without much hassle. The heater box on the other...

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Last post by Splurt
15 May 2021, 11:13
Add CEL for AGG conversion

Last post by ELVIS « 01 Jun 2021, 15:23
Replies: 11
by JacobusRoux » 13 May 2021, 19:36

Hi all,

I've completed a 2.0 AGG conversion in my '89 Syncro Microbus. Now I'm trying to add an Check Engine Light to my dash.

I'm a bit ignorant...

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Last post by ELVIS
01 Jun 2021, 15:23
Washer bottle pump circuit

Last post by WellTrainedChimp « 13 May 2021, 07:15
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by Ciaraneng » 11 May 2021, 21:32

A bit of a strange one: My washer bottle pump stopped working recently. The wipers themselves work fine even though they seem to be on the same fuse....

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Last post by WellTrainedChimp
13 May 2021, 07:15
Cigarette lighter bulb

Last post by sweetaswesty « 12 May 2021, 19:08

by sweetaswesty » 12 May 2021, 19:08

Apologies for such a simple question but I'm stumped. Does any one know what kind of bulb fits in the cigarette lighter of a late T25?
The bulb is...

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Last post by sweetaswesty
12 May 2021, 19:08
Early Handbrake - Can I fit a switch?

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 11 May 2021, 21:19
Replies: 13
by Robsey » 09 May 2021, 14:20

As the thread title really.

I have a 1983 ultra basic van, so currently has no handbrake switch or dash tell-tale.

I have seen lots of variations...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
11 May 2021, 21:19
Help alternator

Last post by roonstar « 11 May 2021, 18:18
Replies: 2
by roonstar » 11 May 2021, 17:08

OK so I've fitted a diesel aef engine to our van (originally a petrol )
Alternator shows on dash that its not charging ,but I just needed to know if...

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Last post by roonstar
11 May 2021, 18:18
Refitting dash - blower outlet foam gaskets

Last post by sweetaswesty « 11 May 2021, 16:30
Replies: 2
by sweetaswesty » 11 May 2021, 15:18

I wasn't sure whether to post this under body or electrical so apologies if I made the wrong choice.
I'm refitting the dash and there are these thick...

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Last post by sweetaswesty
11 May 2021, 16:30
VW Rev Counter Retrofit

Last post by steveo9007 « 10 May 2021, 16:20
Replies: 29
by keytouch » 26 Feb 2014, 15:27
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Since upgrading my engine from the 1.6d CS to the 1.9d 1Y, I have decided like many others to fit a rev counter.
I don't have a clock, just the fuel...
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Last post by steveo9007
10 May 2021, 16:20
Wiring for stereo

Last post by Will89 « 10 May 2021, 14:02
Replies: 12
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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Last post by Will89
10 May 2021, 14:02
Diode lights for instrument panel

Last post by steveo9007 « 09 May 2021, 08:20
Replies: 6
by steveo9007 » 05 May 2021, 16:48

Anybody know the specifications of these, as most outlets don't stock them anymore apart from China Land. PN i am after is 171919061D Yellow Light...

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Last post by steveo9007
09 May 2021, 08:20
Ignition light and dashboard lights not working.

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 06 May 2021, 08:19
Replies: 2
by philmcC » 05 May 2021, 14:58

This happened after my ignition light started flickering and then went out. Looked at all the bulbs and wiring for the dashboard and ignition switch,...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
06 May 2021, 08:19
temp gauge

Last post by southernscouse « 01 May 2021, 10:53
Replies: 3
by southernscouse » 29 Apr 2021, 16:48

the van like many others has not been off the road for awhile the temp gauge always just to left of the red light now after a 25 mile drive its...

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Last post by southernscouse
01 May 2021, 10:53
Fuse box and relays ID

Last post by Jay Peg « 01 May 2021, 07:09
Replies: 5
by Jay Peg » 30 Apr 2021, 16:19

Hi,

I’ve carried out a search to see if I could find any info on identifying what fuses and relays are for their respective purpose. Found a...

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Last post by Jay Peg
01 May 2021, 07:09
Mystery buttons in Westy hi-top

Last post by Jonrrolyat « 25 Apr 2021, 16:12
Replies: 5
by Jonrrolyat » 23 Apr 2021, 19:13

Anyone recognise these two buttons? We have had our 1980 air-cooled Westy hi-top for over 20 years but never had a clue re these. They both toggle in...

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Last post by Jonrrolyat
25 Apr 2021, 16:12
alternator light not working

Last post by shrig1969 « 25 Apr 2021, 14:07
Replies: 9
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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Last post by shrig1969
25 Apr 2021, 14:07
Speedometer problem

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 24 Apr 2021, 15:40
Replies: 26
by TONYT25T25 » 22 Nov 2020, 10:02
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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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Last post by TONYT25T25
24 Apr 2021, 15:40
Passenger front cab actuator

Last post by Wesley « 24 Apr 2021, 14:52
Replies: 2
by Wesley » 21 Apr 2021, 19:15

Evening all,

Hoping someone can shed a little light my way please.

A couple of years ago I sourced and fitted an original set of actuators as most...

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Last post by Wesley
24 Apr 2021, 14:52
Electrical? Mechanical? Overheating no fan, no idea

Last post by MoritzTheDoka « 23 Apr 2021, 18:27
Replies: 22
by MoritzTheDoka » 14 Apr 2021, 16:58
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Hello once again!

I'm hoping someone can help with this.
Today on the way home from work I noticed that the temp gauge was a little higher than...
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Last post by MoritzTheDoka
23 Apr 2021, 18:27
Fridge relay

Last post by Cookie « 22 Apr 2021, 07:53
Replies: 2
by Cookie » 22 Apr 2021, 07:31

Hi all, basic couple of questions if anyone can help;

When the headlights are on should the led on the instrument cluster illuminate? Mine only...

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Last post by Cookie
22 Apr 2021, 07:53
Speaker Mounting

Last post by Stesaw « 20 Apr 2021, 20:12
Replies: 3
by slowcoach » 20 Apr 2021, 16:32

hello,
my speakers are mounted in this location in the cab doors.

theyre mounted to the door cards with little clips, ands arent very secure. ...

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Last post by Stesaw
20 Apr 2021, 20:12
Refitting front indicators - nylon insert nut

Last post by Robsey « 18 Apr 2021, 10:24
Replies: 14
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 Robsey
18 Apr 2021, 10:24
Hazard lights and radio not working

Last post by Cataldoodledoo « 18 Apr 2021, 06:24
Replies: 17
by Cataldoodledoo » 16 Apr 2021, 16:33
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Hi,

The radio and hazard lights have stopped working. The fuse is fine. Any ideas?

Thanks
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Last post by Cataldoodledoo
18 Apr 2021, 06:24
Has anyone added a starter button?

Last post by ScienceBoy « 17 Apr 2021, 14:25
Replies: 13
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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17 Apr 2021, 14:25

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