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Clock, Door Interior Light, Stereo/CD Player Fault	maxstu	09 Jan 2025, 16:24	Once this week	Electrical & Instrumentation
Clock, Door Interior Light, Stereo/CD Player Fault	maxstu	09 Jan 2025, 08:05	Once 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
Internal Charger for Leisure Battery

Last post by KateLovesPurple « 23 minutes ago
Replies: 3
by keynsham1 » Today, 19:42

Currently I have no charger in by van for charging the leisure battery when using the EHU. I had a fancy CTek one but it failed and the replacement...

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Clock, Door Interior Light, Stereo/CD Player Fault

Last post by maxstu « 09 Jan 2025, 16:24
Replies: 9
by maxstu » 06 Jan 2025, 21:23

Boy, did we have a deluge of stormy weather and rain here in Margate. Carried on from Saturday afternoon and all through Sunday until the wee hours,...

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Last post by maxstu
09 Jan 2025, 16:24
Light switch light

Last post by Rik « 01 Jan 2025, 14:24
Replies: 18
by clone123 » 03 Dec 2020, 14:16
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Hi just sorting all my lights on my dash my question is should the headlight switch have a light in it as I have no bulb holder or extra wires to go...
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Last post by Rik
01 Jan 2025, 14:24
Wiring caught fire

Last post by Robsey « 29 Dec 2024, 20:18
Replies: 19
by Camfrank99 » 05 Jun 2021, 18:39
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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 Robsey
29 Dec 2024, 20:18
Cu 2.0 Alternator adaptation

Last post by Burtybassett « 27 Dec 2024, 11:08
Replies: 4
by Heaver » 23 Dec 2024, 18:58

Hi all,
Managed to snap a bolt on my 45amp alternator, and believe new replacements are impossible to find (ones that are any good).

Has anyone...

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Last post by Burtybassett
27 Dec 2024, 11:08
T 25 starter battery

Last post by Mocki « 14 Dec 2024, 16:04
Replies: 2
by pan-al » 14 Dec 2024, 10:46

Hi could anyone advise me on a suitable starter battery AH I would need for my 1900 dg engine.thanks .

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Last post by Mocki
14 Dec 2024, 16:04
Courtesy light extender

Last post by Stesaw « 10 Dec 2024, 18:34
Replies: 16
by 123-jn » 01 Jan 2015, 18:42
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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....
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Last post by Stesaw
10 Dec 2024, 18:34
Faulty fuel gauge and rev counter

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 10 Dec 2024, 15:36
Replies: 9
by PasQuYto » 30 Nov 2024, 21:40

Hello, i have recently bought myself a 1990 T3 1.6TD with a faulty rev counter and fuel gauge.
I am wondering what are the first things to check, i...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
10 Dec 2024, 15:36
After Market Head Unit

Last post by Che « 01 Dec 2024, 20:50
Replies: 18
by Che » 24 Nov 2024, 11:26
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Hi all,

Thinking of removing the stereo and fitting a head unit which has a touch screen and android auto capabilities.

Seen some on Amazon which...
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Last post by Che
01 Dec 2024, 20:50
Hazard lights blow fuses

Last post by R0B « 30 Nov 2024, 20:56
Replies: 3
by Mickybradshaw » 30 Nov 2024, 15:47

Hi all - I've reached head scratching time; 1983 1.6d van, indicators all work but no hazards - checked the fuse which had blown but when I replace...

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Last post by R0B
30 Nov 2024, 20:56
Stereo adapter

Last post by AlBundy « 29 Nov 2024, 19:48
Replies: 3
by AlBundy » 29 Nov 2024, 17:08

The car stereo was running the battery down, so I took it out. So far so good, but I would like to replace it with something newer, and obviously the...

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Last post by AlBundy
29 Nov 2024, 19:48
Engine running 12.5 volts = alternator not working?

Last post by keynsham1 « 29 Nov 2024, 10:47
Replies: 4
by AlBundy » 12 Oct 2024, 09:35

As per subject, the battery performance was poor, running down a lot more regularly than it should, and last week didn't start at all.

Removed...

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Last post by keynsham1
29 Nov 2024, 10:47
Running Cibie spotlights off leisure battery.

Last post by Stesaw « 27 Nov 2024, 18:06
Replies: 2
by Quzzy » 27 Nov 2024, 15:10

Ive got some dipping Cibies that I will run off relays linked to the original wiring for switching. However rather than run a large live all the way...

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Last post by Stesaw
27 Nov 2024, 18:06
Faulty bosch 0261200284 / vw 025906022d digifant i df1

Last post by davidoft1 « 20 Nov 2024, 13:12
Replies: 22
by crankythecamper » 24 Jul 2021, 17:03
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Hi All,

First time posting so hopefully I am doing this right!

I was just wondering if you could help me, I have a faulty ecu on my VW T25...
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Last post by davidoft1
20 Nov 2024, 13:12
Wouldn't start - Happy ending, some lessons learnt!

Last post by Piratepete « 11 Nov 2024, 23:16

by Piratepete » 11 Nov 2024, 23:16

Hi Guys. Had a good summer in Cybil with no problems at all (apart from wife locking us out once :D ). Always instant start.
Home on 26th Oct. Two...

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Last post by Piratepete
11 Nov 2024, 23:16
Dash Foil/PCB Options

Last post by TwinTurbo « 07 Nov 2024, 21:50
Replies: 32
by chrisevans » 07 Oct 2024, 10:52
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I have a late Diesel Engine Dash with Tacho. I managed to damage(cut) the track in a couple of places when replacing the regulator, trying to get the...
32 Replies

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Last post by TwinTurbo
07 Nov 2024, 21:50
axiliary water pump staying on

Last post by Oren Kipnis « 29 Oct 2024, 20:18
Replies: 3
by morganite » 29 Oct 2024, 17:18

Hi, 1.6 td, my axiliary water pump is staying on and running the battery down, is there a relay somewhere that should shut the water pump down once...

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Last post by Oren Kipnis
29 Oct 2024, 20:18
axiliary water pump staying on

Last post by morganite « 29 Oct 2024, 17:18

by morganite » 29 Oct 2024, 17:18

Hi, 1.6 td, my axiliary water pump is staying on and running the battery down, is there a relay somewhere that should shut the water pump down once...

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Last post by morganite
29 Oct 2024, 17:18
Switch wiring routing

Last post by chrisevans « 28 Oct 2024, 20:37

by chrisevans » 28 Oct 2024, 20:37

Couple more questions . What is the order for the right hand switches? The wires seem a little tight in which ever way I fit the blinker switch and...

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Last post by chrisevans
28 Oct 2024, 20:37
Swedish Syncro Doka - Fogs and Washer Pump

Last post by chrisevans « 24 Oct 2024, 15:07
Replies: 7
by chrisevans » 21 Oct 2024, 21:00

My Syncro Doka was from the frozen North(Sweden) so came with Day time running lights and washer pump for the head lights. There is a separate wiring...

7 Replies

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Last post by chrisevans
24 Oct 2024, 15:07
A bad alternator?

Last post by TwinTurbo « 23 Oct 2024, 06:26
Replies: 3
by willmagrath » 22 Oct 2024, 19:51

Hi all,

Van was fine, drove it 30 miles no issues and then has repeatedly started well whilst sat and we've been working on it.

We then left it...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
23 Oct 2024, 06:26
Wipers and Horn not working

Last post by Rik « 14 Oct 2024, 06:04
Replies: 7
by willmagrath » 01 Oct 2024, 08:47

Hi all,

New T25 and VW owner here. On friday I picked up a high top T25 in need of some work. Needs an MOT but the wipers and horn dont work....

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Last post by Rik
14 Oct 2024, 06:04
Charging/Alternator light on at 55mph!

Last post by TwinTurbo « 12 Oct 2024, 13:14
Replies: 8
by Che » 10 Oct 2024, 17:26

Hey,
So we have a Devon Eurovette (MY 85, registered 87) 1.9 DG with a four speed box.

So, while driving at 55mph and upwards, the...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
12 Oct 2024, 13:14
How to replace rubber boots behind rear light cluster

Last post by bessiebelle « 11 Oct 2024, 11:21
Replies: 2
by bessiebelle » 09 Oct 2024, 17:54

I'm trying to replace the rubber boots behind the rear light cluster

I can't figure out how to detach the connector from the light so I can slip the...

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Last post by bessiebelle
11 Oct 2024, 11:21
No Off Side Indicators On Hazard Switch.

Last post by maxstu « 10 Oct 2024, 21:25
Replies: 12
by maxstu » 07 Oct 2024, 16:42

Prepping camper No2 DG1.9 1987 for pending MOT.
All sound apart from hazard warning switch on dash triggers near side indicators only and not both...

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Last post by maxstu
10 Oct 2024, 21:25
Save me from useless t***s!

Last post by silverbullet « 10 Oct 2024, 15:01
Replies: 10
by Oldiebut goodie » 26 Sep 2024, 20:27

And they wonder why it doesn't work correctly.

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Last post by silverbullet
10 Oct 2024, 15:01
Charging phone from Leisure Battery

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 05 Oct 2024, 18:37
Replies: 10
by TONYT25T25 » 05 Oct 2024, 12:44

When I try to charge my mobile from the USB port in my solar Charge Controller with the Solar Panel connected, the voltage drops from around 13.5v to...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
05 Oct 2024, 18:37
Possible fuel pump connection issue

Last post by AdePinks « 03 Oct 2024, 04:05

by AdePinks » 03 Oct 2024, 04:05

Hi all bit of a novice. Had my 1986 T25 1.9DG Petrol. Drove 10 miles and suddenly lost power. RAC came and found the fuel pump wasn't working.. Then...

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Last post by AdePinks
03 Oct 2024, 04:05
Which starter motor?

Last post by Che « 30 Sep 2024, 21:36
Replies: 6
by Che » 30 Sep 2024, 07:41

Hi, we have a 87 Devon Eurovette with a 1.9 petrol DG engine and 4 speed box.

Our starter motor has had it,.(I think some teeth have broken off!) So...

6 Replies

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Last post by Che
30 Sep 2024, 21:36
Eberspacher heater using old controls westfalia new heater

Last post by Joshmoorelough « 28 Sep 2024, 23:55
Replies: 13
by clobber » 03 Sep 2016, 13:08

Hi everyone, i have a 87 Joker, im looking into buying a new ebersacher heater, the original was removed but i still have all the controls in the...

13 Replies

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Last post by Joshmoorelough
28 Sep 2024, 23:55
Solar

Last post by Burtybassett « 24 Sep 2024, 22:14
Replies: 13
by pan-al » 21 Sep 2024, 12:29

Hi all I have a 3 way electrolux fridge gas has packed up .I have 220 ah leisure battery and starter battery connected up to 130w solar panel on roof...

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Last post by Burtybassett
24 Sep 2024, 22:14
Location of the flasher unit

Last post by ZsZ « 24 Sep 2024, 10:50
Replies: 1
by stuartrolfe » 24 Sep 2024, 10:43

Hi there.
I'm assuming the flasher unit is one of the cubish things in the fuse box.
Could anyone advise me which one? I know there's a schematic on...

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Last post by ZsZ
24 Sep 2024, 10:50
Sucsess Blower Motor....

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 22 Sep 2024, 10:21
Replies: 3
by TwinTurbo » 21 Sep 2024, 17:35

Only had Maisie 3 weeks and this is the first major bit of surgery. She came with a Blower that Blew mor fuses than air.

I wathched a couple of...

3 Replies

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Last post by TONYT25T25
22 Sep 2024, 10:21
Fuel guage or sender not working

Last post by crazydiamond « 20 Sep 2024, 13:04
Replies: 6
by crazydiamond » 03 Sep 2024, 09:12

My 1982 2litre cu devon hasnt had a working fuel guage for a few years!! As I dont use LPG as much due to availability its time to sort out why the...

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Last post by crazydiamond
20 Sep 2024, 13:04
3d Print model of blower knob for knurled shaft...

Last post by TwinTurbo « 19 Sep 2024, 19:27

by TwinTurbo » 19 Sep 2024, 19:27

Going to replace my blower switch with a PWM controller whist I am in there replacing the sized blower.

Don't suppose anyone has a 3d File for the...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
19 Sep 2024, 19:27
Gunson Gas Tester

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 19 Sep 2024, 10:08
Replies: 4
by TONYT25T25 » 18 Sep 2024, 16:47

I have had one of these for years, I used it yesterday on the van and it appears to work ok giving out a digital reading which stabalised at 1.7%...

4 Replies

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Last post by TONYT25T25
19 Sep 2024, 10:08
New alternator in France?!

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 18 Sep 2024, 17:06
Replies: 7
by DM164 » 17 Sep 2024, 14:21

On holiday and alternator has gone, any suggestions on where might stock one? All of the usual UK sites seem to be on back order so think it could be...

7 Replies

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Last post by TONYT25T25
18 Sep 2024, 17:06
Solar panels

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 17 Sep 2024, 19:29
Replies: 2
by KOTSY » 12 Sep 2024, 09:36

Hi everyone, looking to fit solar panels to the roof of my camper. (1990 1.6td trooper).With it opening front to back not side ways ( see photo’s) is...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
17 Sep 2024, 19:29
Ignition coil

Last post by triggermala « 17 Sep 2024, 07:49

by triggermala » 17 Sep 2024, 07:49

Please can anyone tell me what is the correct coil to use on my 2ltr cu petrol Aircooled , still running it's original DVAD dizzy with hall sensor...

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Last post by triggermala
17 Sep 2024, 07:49
Distributor

Last post by triggermala « 17 Sep 2024, 07:41
Replies: 2
by triggermala » 10 Sep 2024, 08:47

I'm about to fit a SVAD to my 2ltr cu petrol engine with twin dellortos. Thinking about fitting an anti pulse valve in the vac pipe near the carb. Do...

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Last post by triggermala
17 Sep 2024, 07:41
VW Rev Counter Retrofit

Last post by garry247 « 14 Sep 2024, 11:31
Replies: 38
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 garry247
14 Sep 2024, 11:31
Distributor

Last post by triggermala « 05 Sep 2024, 13:17
Replies: 2
by triggermala » 05 Sep 2024, 10:28

Looking to replace my original DVAD as I suspect it to be faulty. I would like to replace it with an original Bosch German 034 SVAD. I have a chance...

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Last post by triggermala
05 Sep 2024, 13:17
Alternator/regulator prob

Last post by therealchrisgray « 03 Sep 2024, 15:49
Replies: 4
by therealchrisgray » 02 Sep 2024, 14:49

Hopefully this is an easy one for the experts here, you guys are usually amazingly helpful...

I had a squeaky fan belt for a while, then it went...

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Last post by therealchrisgray
03 Sep 2024, 15:49
Spare switch on dash

Last post by Aidan « 02 Sep 2024, 20:52
Replies: 6
by badgerfax » 23 Aug 2024, 14:44

Afternoon all

I would like to make use of the spare switch location (above the hazard warning light switch)

I am after a standard on/off switch...

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Last post by Aidan
02 Sep 2024, 20:52
Main beam turns on switched live!

Last post by saysomestuff « 02 Sep 2024, 19:32
Replies: 3
by saysomestuff » 02 Sep 2024, 19:07

So I've just discovered something very odd.

With the ignition off on my 1990 T3 doka (ADY 2l 8v engine) if you turn the lights on and pull the main...

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Last post by saysomestuff
02 Sep 2024, 19:32
Glow plug light

Last post by shampooefficient « 29 Aug 2024, 16:30
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by shampooefficient » 29 Aug 2024, 08:17

Morning all. I can't see an introductions topic so very briefly, new member, family member has bought a diesel 1990ish T3 high top camper. Apparently...

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Last post by shampooefficient
29 Aug 2024, 16:30
T25 Rear lights wiring help

Last post by bigladwigan « 27 Aug 2024, 15:00
Replies: 2
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 bigladwigan
27 Aug 2024, 15:00
"E" Plug on rear of Fuseboard loose black wire..

Last post by Aidan « 25 Aug 2024, 17:10
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by Jezzerisin » 18 Aug 2024, 13:44

Sorry to sick all this up on you guys, but I am way out of my depth.

My Indicators were working perfectly.
Staying with friends down a long, dirt...

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Last post by Aidan
25 Aug 2024, 17:10
Fridge gas igniter

Last post by Freddievan « 24 Aug 2024, 09:15
Replies: 6
by Freddievan » 09 Aug 2024, 13:02

My fridge gas igniter isn't working. I've dug up a couple of posts on here and the fuse seems to be on the drivers side seatbelt post but I can't...

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24 Aug 2024, 09:15

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