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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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10 Feb 2013, 23:56
Identify this wire

Last post by cobblers « Yesterday, 14:22
Replies: 4
by prossett » 09 Nov 2025, 22:08

Found in the dashboard of a 1985 Reimo camper, 1.9L petrol water-cooled. The round ground was behind where the stereo would go, not attached to...

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Last post by cobblers
Yesterday, 14:22
Headlights blow indicator fuse

Last post by chook12 « 09 Nov 2025, 21:21
Replies: 4
by chook12 » 29 Oct 2025, 05:22

1982 EFI 2l air-cooled. Upgraded headlight relays.
Upgraded the headlight wiring a few years ago now with power straight to headlights via fuses and...

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Last post by chook12
09 Nov 2025, 21:21
123 ignition in 1.6 CT Transporter

Last post by deanclean « 09 Nov 2025, 15:55
Replies: 2
by deanclean » 09 Nov 2025, 03:32

Hello all,
I have been researching a 123 ignition for my 1981 single cab Transporter. Its a CT motor and has the stock DVDA distributor and a...

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Last post by deanclean
09 Nov 2025, 15:55
On Board Wifi Setup

Last post by keynsham1 « 08 Nov 2025, 20:43
Replies: 7
by keynsham1 » 25 Aug 2025, 18:07

Has anyone got experience of using this:

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Last post by keynsham1
08 Nov 2025, 20:43
Another fast flashing indicator question

Last post by Aidan « 08 Nov 2025, 13:39
Replies: 5
by adsnape » 06 Nov 2025, 19:15

My right indicator is behaving like a bulb is burned out, with rear and internal warning light going double speed, and the right headlight is...

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Last post by Aidan
08 Nov 2025, 13:39
Wiring on Rear of Speedometer.

Last post by cobblers « 05 Nov 2025, 08:51
Replies: 5
by keynsham1 » 04 Nov 2025, 13:59

I am dabbling with the idea of fitting a GPS speedo in place of my original. I have found one I like and it fits well (in an old unit, not my own!!)...

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Last post by cobblers
05 Nov 2025, 08:51
Speedo needle won't come off help

Last post by davidoft1 « 28 Oct 2025, 13:50
Replies: 3
by Swordfish93 » 28 Oct 2025, 12:11

Hello, I have a 1983 westy (1.9dg) the speedo is removed and I am trying to remove the needle but it will not come off. I have been prying at this...

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Last post by davidoft1
28 Oct 2025, 13:50
Headlight relay upgrade

Last post by jigarai « 27 Oct 2025, 14:50
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by jigarai » 25 Oct 2025, 20:07

I’ve built up a relay setup for the headlights as shown here. It also includes a headlight buzzer using relay 292.

I used a spare fuse box to build...

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Last post by jigarai
27 Oct 2025, 14:50
Central locking motor contact springs

Last post by Aidan « 15 Oct 2025, 12:02

by Aidan » 15 Oct 2025, 12:02

I know that very, very few people would ever try and refurbish a central locking motor assembly now, because you can buy cheap Chinese version of the...

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Last post by Aidan
15 Oct 2025, 12:02
Replaced starter motor, electrical fault

Last post by NoobyNiall « 13 Oct 2025, 17:54
Replies: 8
by NoobyNiall » 11 Oct 2025, 12:16

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Hello all,

My starter motor failed, got a replacement from Rhino automotive.
Put Everything back in its place, mechanically.

Electrically not...

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Last post by NoobyNiall
13 Oct 2025, 17:54
What's this wire

Last post by Buster Bungo « 08 Oct 2025, 20:10
Replies: 2
by Buster Bungo » 06 Oct 2025, 20:12

I was ripping out some redundant wiring at the weekend, resolving years of add-ons that no longer work and found this wire just behind the fuse/relay...

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Last post by Buster Bungo
08 Oct 2025, 20:10
Sooty plugs all of a sudden….? Summer holiday departure imminent..

Last post by icosahedron « 06 Oct 2025, 12:41
Replies: 5
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 icosahedron
06 Oct 2025, 12:41
T3 14 pin connecter size

Last post by icosahedron « 05 Oct 2025, 06:34
Replies: 1
by Swordfish93 » 04 Oct 2025, 19:03

I need to repair my instrument cluster harness since the last owner cut it. What is the size of the pins that go in the connector so I order the...

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Last post by icosahedron
05 Oct 2025, 06:34
Blower motor replacement

Last post by multisi « 03 Oct 2025, 15:16
Replies: 18
by Rik » 27 Sep 2025, 15:05
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Working on a replacement of my blower motor and the old coolant lines up there. Just got the dash out after a lot off hassle with some...
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Last post by multisi
03 Oct 2025, 15:16
Alternator wire ?

Last post by Gino D camper « 02 Oct 2025, 16:19
Replies: 5
by Gino D camper » 22 Sep 2025, 11:59

Hi all,

So..van is a early 1.6 air-cooled fella. Problem I'm having is he having removed the engine for work, upon re installation, I can't find...

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Last post by Gino D camper
02 Oct 2025, 16:19
Leisure battery not charging while driving

Last post by Mocki « 01 Oct 2025, 17:40
Replies: 1
by BobbyOrbit » 01 Oct 2025, 10:05

Hi. We had some problems with our very old leisure battery (holding charge, sulphur smells etc), so replaced it with a new one. However, it seems not...

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Last post by Mocki
01 Oct 2025, 17:40
Dashboard PCB Replacement (CJH Design)

Last post by TwinTurbo « 23 Sep 2025, 19:57
Replies: 135
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
23 Sep 2025, 19:57
OEM wiring harness manufacturer design schematics?

Last post by DerCribben « 21 Sep 2025, 04:35
Replies: 5
by DerCribben » 19 Sep 2025, 10:27

I know this is a stretch, but has anyone seen the actual manufacturing schematics sent to the electric shops that built the original wiring harnesses...

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Last post by DerCribben
21 Sep 2025, 04:35
Headlights washers electrical connetions 89' Multivan

Last post by hotpod « 10 Sep 2025, 12:07
Replies: 1
by Wiader » 01 Sep 2025, 18:00

Hi, I bought kit to install headlights washers for my van (tank, pump, sprinklers, etc), but I'm missing relay, which one do I need? Also how to...

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Last post by hotpod
10 Sep 2025, 12:07
Can a T25 run an alternator charger?

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 09 Sep 2025, 18:51
Replies: 4
by tomrussell94 » 28 Aug 2025, 11:34

Hi all,

I currently run my T25's power (lights/fridge etc) through a bluetti power station (AC180) as it saved the hassle and space of a leisure...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
09 Sep 2025, 18:51
usb into cigarette lighter

Last post by Aidan « 07 Sep 2025, 18:06
Replies: 9
by Pauld » 02 Sep 2025, 15:24

Hi, i got a usb port to fit instead of cigarette lighter. The rear of lighter has two brown wires together one red and one blue/Grey . The new...

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Last post by Aidan
07 Sep 2025, 18:06
Wiring confusion!!

Last post by Al Housman « 04 Sep 2025, 19:48
Replies: 5
by Al Housman » 03 Sep 2025, 16:00

I almost have the syncro back together and am just finishing the wiring but I seem to have a wire over and can't for the life of me figure out where...

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Last post by Al Housman
04 Sep 2025, 19:48
Battery Charging

Last post by isaacfull « 03 Sep 2025, 18:01
Replies: 5
by Burtybassett » 17 Jul 2024, 18:06

Hi guy's 👋
Question for the T25/T3 Massive...

Just taken my drivers seat out on my Westie to charge up the leisure battery ready for camping this...

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Last post by isaacfull
03 Sep 2025, 18:01
Old solar panel- I think it's lost it's oomph

Last post by slowcoach « 03 Sep 2025, 10:12

by slowcoach » 03 Sep 2025, 10:12

I've had a rigid 130w panel on the roof for at least 12 years, doing it's thing with no maintenance at all. I saw about a year ago that's had an...

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Last post by slowcoach
03 Sep 2025, 10:12
Starter engine/solenoid problems

Last post by Vodim « 02 Sep 2025, 14:11
Replies: 10
by Vodim » 31 Aug 2025, 13:24

My T25 Diesel from 90 always starts very easily but all of a sudden it’s dead. When turning the key the starter engine starts but the typical sound...

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Last post by Vodim
02 Sep 2025, 14:11
Solar trickle charger

Last post by ajsimmo « 02 Sep 2025, 14:06
Replies: 10
by JeffRoo » 30 Aug 2025, 06:54

Hi all,
Been thinking about getting a couple of solar chargers to maintain leisure and main batteries. Has anyone got any recommendations on the ones...

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Last post by ajsimmo
02 Sep 2025, 14:06
Replacing the dashboard plastic PCB

Last post by TwinTurbo « 01 Sep 2025, 11:53
Replies: 446
by MidLifeCrisis » 13 Dec 2013, 13:55
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I just replaced the plastic PCB on my dashboard broadly following Covkid's instuctions in the Wiki;

I thought the PCB layout that I used might be...
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Last post by TwinTurbo
01 Sep 2025, 11:53
Brake lights - now Sorted!

Last post by badgerfax « 30 Aug 2025, 07:18
Replies: 11
by TheRealExile » 13 May 2024, 18:05

Whilst going through testing all lights I noticed today that the brake lights don't work.

I pulled this out of the drivers side unit!

What is...

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Last post by badgerfax
30 Aug 2025, 07:18
Leisure battery advice

Last post by dcworm57 « 30 Aug 2025, 04:56
Replies: 35
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 dcworm57
30 Aug 2025, 04:56
Oil pressure buzzer

Last post by Robsey « 28 Aug 2025, 20:26
Replies: 4
by F41XTH » 28 Aug 2025, 11:58

I took both the rocket covers off to try and diagnose why they were both leaking, I've got new gaskets to put on but took it for a quick errand drive...

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Last post by Robsey
28 Aug 2025, 20:26
Reverse lights

Last post by F41XTH « 28 Aug 2025, 14:54
Replies: 2
by F41XTH » 25 Aug 2025, 17:10

I have no reverse lights at all. The bulbs work as I have checked them

A multimeter read on the reverse wire comes in at 3v, could anyone please...

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Last post by F41XTH
28 Aug 2025, 14:54
Gasure wiring diagram needed

Last post by crazydiamond « 27 Aug 2025, 09:15
Replies: 4
by crazydiamond » 25 Aug 2025, 15:07

My LPG ws installed hundreds of years ago by thr late great Steve Shaw Gasure. It stopped running today, and it appears that the shutoff solonoid on...

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Last post by crazydiamond
27 Aug 2025, 09:15
Confused about solar arragements...

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 26 Aug 2025, 18:56
Replies: 1
by bubba slapbum » 23 Aug 2025, 19:22

Why are you forbidden from doing uneven panel numbers on a single MPPT?

I have 3x in series already and would like to add an uneven number in...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
26 Aug 2025, 18:56
No parking light on an 84 westy

Last post by pirate-pete « 25 Aug 2025, 16:51
Replies: 7
by badgerfax » 23 Aug 2025, 09:49

My 83/84 Westy has no parking break warning light. Is this normal for early vans?
I had a look through the bentley PDF on here and it shows a parking...

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Last post by pirate-pete
25 Aug 2025, 16:51
rear brake lights

Last post by digaholedumper « 25 Aug 2025, 07:32
Replies: 12
by tonyandhelen » 17 Oct 2014, 15:03

hi all, just wondering if anyone has had the same problem i m experiencing. my rear brake lights seem to stay on even when the ignition is off,...

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Last post by digaholedumper
25 Aug 2025, 07:32
lumpy idle and backfire

Last post by Dad « 24 Aug 2025, 18:58
Replies: 5
by JulesMartin » 02 Aug 2025, 08:41

Hi Guys, thanks in advance for reading and any help much appreciated. I'll have to give you a bit of background to the problem first. T25 1986...

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Last post by Dad
24 Aug 2025, 18:58
Coolant Temp LED Not working (No flashing or solid on when gauge Sig shorted to ground)

Last post by ManicGTI « 22 Aug 2025, 21:43
Replies: 7
by ManicGTI » 22 Aug 2025, 08:45

So, my coolant gauge LED does not illuminate. No flashing at start up, no flashing with level sender unplugged or 42/43 relay removed.
Also, no...

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Last post by ManicGTI
22 Aug 2025, 21:43
Some clarity for wire sizing for 2nd leisure battery

Last post by bubba slapbum « 21 Aug 2025, 16:33

by bubba slapbum » 21 Aug 2025, 16:33

Hi guys. I just read through this thread: viewtopic.php?t=176547

There seem to be two schools of though though which seem almost equally popular....

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Last post by bubba slapbum
21 Aug 2025, 16:33
Auxiliary water pump wire

Last post by DarrenC90 « 21 Aug 2025, 07:09
Replies: 25
by DarrenC90 » 24 Jul 2025, 21:57
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Hi fellow T25 owners. Please help. I bought a van with what I’m pretty sure is an AAZ engine conversion.

The auxiliary water pump does not come on...
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Last post by DarrenC90
21 Aug 2025, 07:09
Earth points

Last post by R0B « 19 Aug 2025, 19:02
Replies: 2
by Jay Goll » 19 Aug 2025, 11:28

Hi,

I wanted to check the article on bad earths in wiki, anyone send it to me as I can’t open wiki on my phone for some reason.

Thanks

Jay

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Last post by R0B
19 Aug 2025, 19:02
1.9 WBX Distributor Woes

Last post by Callie’s Camper « 16 Aug 2025, 15:01
Replies: 3
by Callie’s Camper » 26 Jul 2025, 22:22

Good Evening!

First post so apologies is it’s in the wrong location…

I have a 1.9l WBX T25 panel van which I have been going through over the past...

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Last post by Callie’s Camper
16 Aug 2025, 15:01
Westfalia tow bar wiring

Last post by Simon Baxter « 13 Aug 2025, 14:45
Replies: 4
by paradox » 21 Jul 2025, 18:38

Would the tow bar socket on a German import westfalia be wired the same as a uk trailer plug?

I connected my trailer up today and the lights are not...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
13 Aug 2025, 14:45
T25 Autosleeper fresh water tank gauge and probe

Last post by Cobra88 « 12 Aug 2025, 13:34
Replies: 3
by Urge38 » 12 Aug 2025, 12:05

Hi Guys

need a little tec on the Lab-Craft ltd Model No DS 220d, more so, I am looking to know what the meter requires in hOms to read correctly.
My...

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Last post by Cobra88
12 Aug 2025, 13:34
Westfalia Atlantic rear lights

Last post by TwinTurbo « 07 Aug 2025, 04:34
Replies: 3
by paradox » 25 Jul 2025, 09:12

Are these the original rear lights for a 1990 westfalia Atlantic?
They have a black plastic section between the lamp and number plate that other t...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
07 Aug 2025, 04:34
MOT failure. Watch video, are my stop lights working?

Last post by syncropatrick « 05 Aug 2025, 20:47
Replies: 2
by syncropatrick » 05 Aug 2025, 10:45

Van failed MOT on offside stop lamp.
I think they’re working correctly.
Please watch the 1 minute video and comment.
Hella bulb holders.
Each...

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Last post by syncropatrick
05 Aug 2025, 20:47
LED (DOT approved) Headlights

Last post by THE KESZTHELY KID « 05 Aug 2025, 12:25

by THE KESZTHELY KID » 05 Aug 2025, 12:25

Bueno Estente,

I have seen such as 7 inch LED headlights LAMP fit Land Rover Defender VW T25 T3 Vanagon sealed beam | eBay UK on Fleabay and...

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Last post by THE KESZTHELY KID
05 Aug 2025, 12:25
Battery drained after long ride

Last post by TwinTurbo « 03 Aug 2025, 06:42
Replies: 9
by FarWare12 » 30 Jul 2025, 17:56

I've been experiencing some electrical issues. I drove about 5 hours with the van and the next morning, the van would not start. The voltage on the...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
03 Aug 2025, 06:42
Heater issue

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 31 Jul 2025, 07:54
Replies: 2
by aimlessrock » 30 Jul 2025, 23:09

Folks I’m working though my van and noticed that the heater control was not a VW switch.

I removed the glove box and found the heater wire goe into...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
31 Jul 2025, 07:54
Faulty Fuel Gauge - Anyone Else Experiencing This?

Last post by FarWare12 « 30 Jul 2025, 17:46
Replies: 2
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 FarWare12
30 Jul 2025, 17:46

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