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Flashing Coolant LED	PaulFDennis	16 Jul 2025, 09:51	2 times this week	Electrical & Instrumentation
T25 dashboard dimmer switch	syncroandy	12 Jul 2025, 07:39	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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Last post by Hacksawbob
10 Feb 2013, 23:56
Location of 1.9 DG oil pressure switches

Last post by PaulFDennis « Yesterday, 17:18
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by PaulFDennis » Yesterday, 15:10

I’ve been working on the dash instrumentation on my 1.9 DG engined T25 (1990/91) and found the oil pressure warning LED was removed. On replacing the...

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Last post by PaulFDennis
Yesterday, 17:18
Sooty plugs all of a sudden….? Summer holiday departure imminent..

Last post by spanishfly « Yesterday, 15:18
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by spanishfly » 17 Jul 2025, 16:19

You know those people you only hear from when they need something…? That appears to be me :oops: .

2.1dj syncro rebuilt by me a few years ago with...

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Last post by spanishfly
Yesterday, 15:18
Leisure battery advice

Last post by R0B « Yesterday, 12:58
Replies: 34
by Shinnster » 09 Apr 2025, 17:22
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Hi all,

the time has come to get a leisure battery in my van. Ive been using a second car starter battery for the past 2 years which has kind of...
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Last post by R0B
Yesterday, 12:58
Electric mirors

Last post by paradox « Yesterday, 11:04

by paradox » Yesterday, 11:04

My Atlantic has electric mirrors but the control knob does nothing.
What fuse and or relay should I be checking first?

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Last post by paradox
Yesterday, 11:04
pre-1984 fusebox wiring

Last post by Robsey « 17 Jul 2025, 21:52
Replies: 26
by LisaB4 » 21 Jul 2022, 12:51
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Does a simple diagram exist on what colour wire goes in what position on the old type fuse box? I've got a spaghetti mess and no idea what connects...
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Last post by Robsey
17 Jul 2025, 21:52
Flashing Coolant LED

Last post by PaulFDennis « 16 Jul 2025, 09:51
Replies: 40
by Smiffo » 23 Mar 2025, 15:05
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Afternoon all.

Scanned the pages already for ’the' good diagram ( there used to be a good one on Wiki, but that seems empty now. )

Problem as...
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Last post by PaulFDennis
16 Jul 2025, 09:51
Dashboard PCB Replacement (CJH Design)

Last post by TwinTurbo « 13 Jul 2025, 20:09
Replies: 94
by The Hairy Camper » 17 Jun 2025, 10:43
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So, like I'm sure many of you have also experienced by now, the dashboard ribbon on my van is starting to fall apart in a few places. I've ordered a...
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Last post by TwinTurbo
13 Jul 2025, 20:09
Tried everything I can think of, but still no spark

Last post by ajsimmo « 13 Jul 2025, 09:21
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by zegarek » 10 Jul 2025, 12:34

I'm not after advice for rekindling a marriage (right now), just want to get my T25 back on the road.

I'm at the very modest limits of my knowledge,...

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Last post by ajsimmo
13 Jul 2025, 09:21
T25 dashboard dimmer switch

Last post by Mocki « 12 Jul 2025, 11:04
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by MandyJ » 11 Jul 2025, 07:25

Hello, first post, apologies for not knowing technical names for things.

My dad owns a T25 1985 Caravelle that he has maintained for over 20 years....

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Last post by Mocki
12 Jul 2025, 11:04
Replace analogue clock with tachometer

Last post by TwinTurbo « 10 Jul 2025, 22:07
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by PaulFDennis » 09 Jul 2025, 11:19

Is it possible to simply replace the analogue clock in the dash with an original VG T25 tachometer? Physically obviously yes but does the wiring loom...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
10 Jul 2025, 22:07
Thin blue wire

Last post by TwinTurbo « 09 Jul 2025, 21:15
Replies: 6
by dogbreath100 » 09 Jul 2025, 02:36

Hi , the thin blue wire coming from the alternator has broken on the connector block maybe a foot or so from the alternator. . I cut the block off...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
09 Jul 2025, 21:15
Solar, MPPT, Zig CF6, 2nd battery compatibility, t25 2L CU

Last post by Lord-won't-you « 04 Jul 2025, 00:24
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by Lord-won't-you » 28 Jun 2025, 20:21

Hi, I have an '82 t25 2L CU high top camper with a zig CF6, only one starter battery, but there are the cables for the leisure battery (under...

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Last post by Lord-won't-you
04 Jul 2025, 00:24
Fuel gauge warning mark. 1.9 petrol

Last post by Aidan « 01 Jul 2025, 12:38
Replies: 1
by RCN » 01 Jul 2025, 11:10

Does anyone know when the needle hits the yellow warning mark how many litres are left or how many miles are left until you hit empty? I never let it...

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Last post by Aidan
01 Jul 2025, 12:38
Odometer Km to miles

Last post by Aidan « 28 Jun 2025, 11:16
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by Van Rouge » 28 Jun 2025, 06:53

Hi guys
Can I modify the existing speedo or should I source a clock in miles and set the mileage accordingly?
Many thanks in advance
Kind regards...

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Last post by Aidan
28 Jun 2025, 11:16
Do I have a wrong headlight lens? (L/H drive)

Last post by Aidan « 27 Jun 2025, 08:02
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by NoobyNiall » 26 Jun 2025, 15:39

Replacing headlights and noted one of the headlights is different (old one) than the other (new one)
Should they be similar?

edited to show...

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Last post by Aidan
27 Jun 2025, 08:02
Trickle charger recommendations

Last post by colinthefox « 26 Jun 2025, 14:09
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by Volchara » 26 Jun 2025, 07:08

Hi all, as the title says I’m looking for a trickle charger for my T3 to keep the battery topped up while it sits on the driveway. Anyone got any...

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Last post by colinthefox
26 Jun 2025, 14:09
I've not got the horn

Last post by silverbullet « 26 Jun 2025, 07:46
Replies: 5
by silverbullet » 22 Jun 2025, 14:38

Come again? ;)

Final bits of the rebuild, added twin horns, thought that I should test them before adding the OEM relay arrangement.

Horns don't...

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Last post by silverbullet
26 Jun 2025, 07:46
Does anyone know the operation of the DOPS module.

Last post by Robsey « 24 Jun 2025, 17:59
Replies: 1
by TwinTurbo » 24 Jun 2025, 13:14

Looking to re-create the DOPS.

Does anyone have a table of RPM vs Switch Status = Action?

Cheers

Rob

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Last post by Robsey
24 Jun 2025, 17:59
Length of battery positive cable?

Last post by Aidan « 23 Jun 2025, 10:43
Replies: 4
by PaulF » 19 Jun 2025, 19:24

Hi, can anyone tell me the length and cross sectional area for the battery positive lead between battery and starter motor please?
I need to order a...

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Last post by Aidan
23 Jun 2025, 10:43
Coil

Last post by Freddievan « 22 Jun 2025, 16:30
Replies: 6
by Freddievan » 27 Jan 2025, 14:17

I've had intermittent issues with ignition, which was traced to the coil connections. The connectors have been cleaned and tightened but the issue...

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Last post by Freddievan
22 Jun 2025, 16:30
temp sender wiring

Last post by chrism589 « 19 Jun 2025, 21:03
Replies: 11
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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Last post by chrism589
19 Jun 2025, 21:03
Unexpected fuse in slot 3

Last post by cobblers « 18 Jun 2025, 11:29
Replies: 7
by Alfredo » 17 Jun 2025, 18:48

I have a 30A fuse in slot 3 of my fuse box, which according to all sources I can find show it as a 15A fuse?

My 12v cigarette lighter has been...

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Last post by cobblers
18 Jun 2025, 11:29
Leisure Battery Wiring Mess.

Last post by maxstu « 16 Jun 2025, 07:59
Replies: 4
by maxstu » 14 Jun 2025, 15:33

12 volt wiring is not my strongpoint. But even this mess is worrying me. Can l use the busbar thingy instead. It's rated to 100 amps so should be...

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Last post by maxstu
16 Jun 2025, 07:59
Identify late fan wiring harness

Last post by silverbullet « 09 Jun 2025, 19:16
Replies: 9
by silverbullet » 04 Jun 2025, 19:30

I recently acquired a box of mixed T3 wiring, I have worked out whats what, appears to mostly have come from a '89 Caravelle (going by resistor dates...

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Last post by silverbullet
09 Jun 2025, 19:16
Replacement hazard switch

Last post by mariner « 07 Jun 2025, 19:51
Replies: 20
by Profscooter » 14 Nov 2022, 17:36
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My D reg Autosleeper T25 has developed a faulty hazard light switch - only the right side of the van flashed. I ordered a new switch online which was...
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Last post by mariner
07 Jun 2025, 19:51
Fixing high beams indicator

Last post by silverbullet « 04 Jun 2025, 19:35
Replies: 2
by Matt_CH » 03 Jun 2025, 14:12

Hi everyone, I just bought my first T25, it's a 1989 Kastenwagen .

One of the problems I had to fix was the broken high beams indicator bulb.
I...

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Last post by silverbullet
04 Jun 2025, 19:35
T3 1.6td radiator fan resistor

Last post by Michael c « 01 Jun 2025, 15:01
Replies: 2
by Michael c » 01 Jun 2025, 11:16

Have a T3 1.6td . The radiator fan will only run on high speed when the engine is very hot . Should have 2 speeds. Suspect the resistor behind the...

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Last post by Michael c
01 Jun 2025, 15:01
Dash lights.

Last post by BarnyE « 31 May 2025, 19:03

by BarnyE » 31 May 2025, 19:03

I did a stupid thing and put the battery feed to the “little black box” onto the negative terminal in an utter brain dead moment. The diode on the...

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Last post by BarnyE
31 May 2025, 19:03
Full beam only on the offside

Last post by pierce « 31 May 2025, 06:59
Replies: 11
by pierce » 23 May 2025, 11:46

Hi when I click the full beam on I only get the right hand light and the near side headlight goes off

Any ideas, I have changed the headlight relay

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Last post by pierce
31 May 2025, 06:59
Temperature Guage going to full

Last post by Smiffo « 30 May 2025, 17:15
Replies: 5
by Goose407 » 29 May 2025, 08:12

1.9 DG 1987. Have owned for 20 years. Temperature guage going to full and red light flashing Replaced temp sensor, replaced coolant level sensor...

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Last post by Smiffo
30 May 2025, 17:15
T3 fuel gauge

Last post by silverbullet « 30 May 2025, 07:48
Replies: 2
by Komorebi » 29 May 2025, 05:07

Hi guys.
Firstly, electrical is really not my thing so bare with me.
My fuel gauge is playing games with me. When the fuel tank is completely full it...

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Last post by silverbullet
30 May 2025, 07:48
Connector for coolant sensor missing - please help

Last post by radiostar « 15 May 2025, 17:04
Replies: 20
by radiostar » 05 May 2025, 10:29
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Hi there, I hope you can help me..
I have a 1988 vwt25. I am trying to get back on the road and it’s not far off.
2 things I need help with and they...
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Last post by radiostar
15 May 2025, 17:04
JPT Terminal Extraction Tool

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 14 May 2025, 16:28
Replies: 8
by Alfredo » 13 May 2025, 12:23

Why are these so expensive?

Any tips for a Heath Robinson DIY version

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
14 May 2025, 16:28
1.9 TD AAZ LHD Carthago washer bottle motor

Last post by jacko1967 « 14 May 2025, 15:34
Replies: 2
by jacko1967 » 14 May 2025, 10:35

Hi my washer bottle motor has failed I've checked it on a spare battery and nothing. It was bought about a year ago from brickworks, the van was...

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Last post by jacko1967
14 May 2025, 15:34
Engine bay wiring dilema - SORTED

Last post by Dueller « 14 May 2025, 15:30
Replies: 33
by Dueller » 07 Apr 2025, 20:33
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Been busy with my van conversion, gearbox and engine, see my other threads

Now at the stage where i am connecting up

Have some questions though...
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Last post by Dueller
14 May 2025, 15:30
Faulty Fuel Gauge - Anyone Else Experiencing This?

Last post by Robsey « 13 May 2025, 21:25
Replies: 1
by gluquestr » 13 May 2025, 20:33

Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone else has had issues with their fuel gauge recently? Mine seems to be acting up - showing as almost empty even after...

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Last post by Robsey
13 May 2025, 21:25
Speedometer, fuel gauge, temp gauge not working

Last post by Robsey « 13 May 2025, 19:04
Replies: 10
by FarWare12 » 22 Jan 2024, 20:41

Hi. I recently bought a T25 and the speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge and temp gauge are not working. The warning lights do work.

Could this be one...

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Last post by Robsey
13 May 2025, 19:04
Speedo Needle Return Spring

Last post by Aidan « 12 May 2025, 09:46
Replies: 1
by mshaw1980 » 09 May 2025, 19:54

Hello

Been a while since I posted with one thing or another but now back into some spannering on my van.

I previously had a noisy speedo which I...

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Last post by Aidan
12 May 2025, 09:46
Vw T25 1980 odometer gear

Last post by R0B « 12 May 2025, 09:44
Replies: 3
by richardhyatt » 12 May 2025, 08:52

good morning,
new to the forum , so hope I have done this correctly
1980 2.0 litre Aircooled T25
my son has the above T25 and the odometer has...

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Last post by R0B
12 May 2025, 09:44
No Rear Indicators or Brake Lights - SORTED

Last post by Smiffo « 12 May 2025, 08:40
Replies: 10
by Dueller » 06 May 2025, 17:25

Getting through things and now this

Got a spare earth wire, no idea where it goes

Did have a loose earth on the hazard switch that I repaired...

10 Replies

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Last post by Smiffo
12 May 2025, 08:40
Sudden electrical death of washers, wipers, and heater fan.

Last post by Mocki « 12 May 2025, 06:11
Replies: 15
by rollercoaster » 10 May 2025, 17:53
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So it was working recently and all at once not.
Checked the fuses 11 and 13, late van..
Earth crowns look fresh but I'll give them a wiggle.
Any tips...
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Last post by Mocki
12 May 2025, 06:11
Wire fallen off back of early T25 fusebox not sure where it goes

Last post by Howardmsmith « 11 May 2025, 11:55
Replies: 3
by Howardmsmith » 09 May 2025, 21:07

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I have a fairly heavy gauge solid green wire fallen off the back of an early 1983 type 25 fuse box. It think it may have come from fuse position...

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Last post by Howardmsmith
11 May 2025, 11:55
Charge light on faintly at low revs

Last post by Aidan « 09 May 2025, 11:59
Replies: 1
by andyk » 09 May 2025, 09:44

Alternator drive belt has just been changed and now the charge light on the dash comes on faintly at low revs. Belt is on tight. Changed the voltage...

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Last post by Aidan
09 May 2025, 11:59
Dashboard illumination lights

Last post by AlBundy « 06 May 2025, 20:16
Replies: 17
by AlBundy » 29 Apr 2025, 14:20
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Drove the van at night for the first time in a while, and everything worked, except the dashboard illumination lights. They both used to work, now...
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Last post by AlBundy
06 May 2025, 20:16
Ignition coil

Last post by Welshclimber « 06 May 2025, 16:34
Replies: 18
by Welshclimber » 04 May 2025, 08:25
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Looks like my ignition coil is knackered as the ohms aren’t in-line with the spec that they should be. I need the pin type with the grey sticker....
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Last post by Welshclimber
06 May 2025, 16:34
Electrical pin release tools

Last post by silverbullet « 06 May 2025, 12:39
Replies: 8
by silverbullet » 28 Apr 2025, 11:03

Recommendations please. I've tried the Durite hexagonal ones (6 tools) and they are poor.
I need tubular ones as well as straight/flat type.
Quality...

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Last post by silverbullet
06 May 2025, 12:39
Fridge trips breaker

Last post by EmLu « 04 May 2025, 19:45
Replies: 4
by EmLu » 04 May 2025, 09:45

Good morning guys,

I have recently bought a T25 and thought I would see if the fridge works, when I attached the van to an Electric Hook Up I turned...

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Last post by EmLu
04 May 2025, 19:45
3 pin connector underneath alternator

Last post by burnzdog « 04 May 2025, 18:39
Replies: 5
by burnzdog » 02 May 2025, 20:23

Hi all, need to try and replace a cable that comes from rear side of engine bay and connects two a 3 prong connector that appears to go into the...

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Last post by burnzdog
04 May 2025, 18:39
Starter ampage

Last post by Robsey « 04 May 2025, 18:27
Replies: 3
by Marmalade67 » 03 May 2025, 15:54

Needing to replace ring connector to solenoid but what amp is required.

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04 May 2025, 18:27

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