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Headlight upgrade with daytime running lights	syncroandy	03 Jan 2015, 11:58	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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10 Feb 2013, 23:56
Temperature Gauge issues

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by jamie.smith » 18 Jul 2022, 16:29

I have recently replaced the ageing dash ribbon with a Slaughterhouse Customs PCB unit, in the hope that it would fix an issue with the temp gauge....

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Starter Motor Bush Replacement

Last post by maxstu « 10 Aug 2022, 14:54
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by keynsham1 » 05 Aug 2022, 19:46

Simple question... Can a worn starter motor bush (The one in the bell housing) cause a new starter motor to jam?

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10 Aug 2022, 14:54
No Power To Coil

Last post by Epiphone « 10 Aug 2022, 12:27
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by Leeham » 04 Jun 2018, 10:49
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Hi all loooking for some help with our petrol 1989 T25 Hitop 1900cc watercooled camper :)

Problem is there is no 12v going to the coil. Have been...
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Last post by Epiphone
10 Aug 2022, 12:27
Electric fuel pump wiring (Novice alert!)

Last post by Epiphone « 08 Aug 2022, 16:50
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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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Last post by Epiphone
08 Aug 2022, 16:50
Faulty bosch 0261200284 / vw 025906022d digifant i df1

Last post by Epiphone « 07 Aug 2022, 15:26
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by crankythecamper » 24 Jul 2021, 17:03

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 Epiphone
07 Aug 2022, 15:26
ZIG DCU/3 on a Legend GL

Last post by R0B « 06 Aug 2022, 17:52
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by notalegend » 06 Aug 2022, 17:01

Hi all,

Just purchased a Legend GL autosleeper from 1992 with pretty minimal instructions attached, so I come to you with an extremely basic...

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06 Aug 2022, 17:52
Can't find that fuse! - cigarette lighter

Last post by 4gearwonder « 02 Aug 2022, 20:15
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by 4gearwonder » 29 Jul 2022, 16:19
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Hi all. Any help with this would be much appreciated as running out places to look now! - have been on Wiki/Haynes manual and another VW van site....
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02 Aug 2022, 20:15
Oil Temp and pressure gauge issues

Last post by Shinnster « 01 Aug 2022, 20:11
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by Shinnster » 07 Jul 2022, 13:27

Hi all

I've had an oil pressure gauge and oil temp gauge fitted but they don't seem to function correctly.
the oil temp never moves and the pressure...

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01 Aug 2022, 20:11
pre-1984 fusebox wiring

Last post by Robsey « 31 Jul 2022, 17:17
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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
31 Jul 2022, 17:17
Oil Dashboard Light

Last post by pbar « 27 Jul 2022, 20:54
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by pbar » 27 Jul 2022, 19:09

Am I right in thinking that the oil light on the dash should illuminate when the key is in the second position then go out when the van is started?...

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Last post by pbar
27 Jul 2022, 20:54
Heater Control Cable

Last post by pbar « 27 Jul 2022, 19:45
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by pbar » 27 Jul 2022, 19:11

I need to change the heater cable, the one which actually provides the heat, i.e. the middle slider control cable. Is this a straightforward job, or...

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27 Jul 2022, 19:45
Overheating

Last post by aec « 27 Jul 2022, 11:38
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by Mawsy » 26 Jul 2022, 17:36

Hi all,after a really rotten 2 years finally got out in my 1.9 automatic type 25, drove from Castletown to South Shields,approx 6 miles, temperature...

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Last post by aec
27 Jul 2022, 11:38
Zig unit/ invertor

Last post by grayzer1 « 26 Jul 2022, 13:42

by grayzer1 » 26 Jul 2022, 13:42

Hi can anyone help I'm a bit thick when it comes to electricity! I've got a cf6 zig unit im my holdsworth and an invertor which is has 2 plug sockets...

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Last post by grayzer1
26 Jul 2022, 13:42
i think my blower is dead, please tell me it isnt

Last post by ZsZ « 26 Jul 2022, 13:13
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by tlg » 09 Mar 2022, 19:59

i recently changed the bulb on the heater panel. in doing so there was some fiddling and prodding with wires.

Since this the 20a fuse keeps blowing...

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Last post by ZsZ
26 Jul 2022, 13:13
Side lights staying on

Last post by Ernest Dyer « 26 Jul 2022, 11:26
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by Ernest Dyer » 19 Jul 2022, 07:43
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I have a rather puzzling issue.
My rear sidelights stay on all the time even when the switch on the dashboard is off.
When it is on both the...
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Last post by Ernest Dyer
26 Jul 2022, 11:26
Manifold pre heating,

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 26 Jul 2022, 08:54
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by escovedo » 26 Jul 2022, 07:47

Just converting 2.1 mv van to carb and am unsure
of the wiring needed for the manifold heating etc
and the carb cut off switch.
Would appreciate any...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
26 Jul 2022, 08:54
Dash flexible PCB replacement, my own design

Last post by JamesT25 « 24 Jul 2022, 18:57
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by JamesT25 » 16 Jul 2022, 18:38

My dash was doing weird stuff which led me down a rabbit Warren.......

I first looked at swapping some components but not many were available. Then...

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Last post by JamesT25
24 Jul 2022, 18:57
Brake warning light wiring

Last post by Robsey « 22 Jul 2022, 21:45
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by LisaB4 » 21 Jul 2022, 13:57

My bus came in boxes, so can anyone tell me how this wires up? (1980 westfalia, so old style fusebox).
Where do the 2 round connectors go? And the...

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Last post by Robsey
22 Jul 2022, 21:45
Fresh air blower replacement

Last post by tlg « 22 Jul 2022, 11:23
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by Bison535 » 23 Jun 2022, 17:54
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Hi All, my T25 1990 Fresh air blower decided after 30 plus years to turn into smoke along with the 3 speed switch (what a stink !!!)
So, where is the...
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Last post by tlg
22 Jul 2022, 11:23
Battery still not charging

Last post by davidm1164 « 22 Jul 2022, 05:19
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by davidm1164 » 19 Jul 2022, 09:58

Hi
My problem was every time I stopped the van the battery was flat on trying to re start, checked alt and battery both were not the best so...

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Last post by davidm1164
22 Jul 2022, 05:19
Hazard warning light switch

Last post by slowcoach « 18 Jul 2022, 21:28
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by 3cylinders » 18 Jul 2022, 18:04

Does anyone know if these are available new or NOS ?
Application: 1991 T25 Petrol

Part number: 171 953 235 A

Original front

Original rear

I...

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Last post by slowcoach
18 Jul 2022, 21:28
Portable Solar Panel thoughts…

Last post by Slaydog « 17 Jul 2022, 23:12
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by Slaydog » 16 Jul 2022, 17:47

Looking at a couple for going off grid (light use) Any thoughts or recommendations?

Sought out these two - the JK one is half the weight of the...

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Last post by Slaydog
17 Jul 2022, 23:12
Not another spark plug query

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 15 Jul 2022, 21:25
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by TONYT25T25 » 15 Jul 2022, 20:11

Just like the oil one, all will be familiar with. Looking at changing plugs, but last time the ones that were recommended by a dealer were several mm...

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15 Jul 2022, 21:25
VAG 111 999 155A Vehicle Alarm System

Last post by Robsey « 15 Jul 2022, 18:11

by Robsey » 15 Jul 2022, 18:11

Last year I happened upon a N.O.S. VAG branded alarm from the 80s.

Part Number :- 111999155A / 111 999 155A for Volkswagen and Audi cars.
(No...

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Last post by Robsey
15 Jul 2022, 18:11
Westfalia original BBB charger

Last post by Jeff J « 14 Jul 2022, 15:27
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by Nelpy » 12 Jul 2022, 19:33

Hi folks,

I have a 1983 Westafalia still with the original battery charger (which I believe is known as a BBB) - under the back seat. I've seen a...

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Last post by Jeff J
14 Jul 2022, 15:27
No spark

Last post by bigherb « 10 Jul 2022, 07:08
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by lukeskywalker945 » 08 Jul 2022, 16:36

Hi everyone, I really hope someone can help me.

Background.
My 1.9dg used to run just fine. It sat for approx 6 months and then just wouldn’t fire...

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Last post by bigherb
10 Jul 2022, 07:08
leisure battery for T25 pop top 1984

Last post by Davegrohl99 « 08 Jul 2022, 20:48
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by Siobhan » 01 Apr 2022, 16:27
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Anyone got any idea whether I will be able to source a new leisure battery? Apparently nobody makes one that fits and car batteries are too big? Mine...
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Last post by Davegrohl99
08 Jul 2022, 20:48
Mistery wire?

Last post by axeman « 08 Jul 2022, 06:59
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by axeman » 07 Jul 2022, 19:59

Before I start trawling through wing diagrams I wonder if any one can help? From a 1983 westy there is a brown & a brown with a blue tracer that are...

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Last post by axeman
08 Jul 2022, 06:59
Odometer

Last post by Robsey « 04 Jul 2022, 14:21
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by Sammyjim5 » 03 Jul 2022, 21:02

My van is currently on 95k miles, What happens after the odometer shows 99,999 miles? there is only 5 digits along with a rolling digit for every...

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Last post by Robsey
04 Jul 2022, 14:21
Autosleeper Trident Leisure Battery Not Working

Last post by JulianBuck « 01 Jul 2022, 11:34
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by JulianBuck » 27 Jun 2022, 19:44

Hi everyone, your help would be appreciated.

I have a Transporter Autosleeper Trident and can't get the lights to work. The battery is fully...

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Last post by JulianBuck
01 Jul 2022, 11:34
Late Westfalia split charge relay

Last post by Billby « 28 Jun 2022, 06:30
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by sweetaswesty » 09 Aug 2021, 18:43

I'm refitting our Westfalia camper loom etc. and I've been trying to work out what does what etc. I've read all the threads on this topic I could...

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Last post by Billby
28 Jun 2022, 06:30
Cruise speed and dots on speedo

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 27 Jun 2022, 19:49
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by Sammyjim5 » 26 Jun 2022, 22:44

I’ve had my ‘83 1.9 Aircooled T25 for two years. Was wondering what sort of speed is normal for cruising on the motorway. 55-60mph seems comfortable...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
27 Jun 2022, 19:49
Central locking fuse ?

Last post by Bison535 « 23 Jun 2022, 16:36
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by Bison535 » 21 Jun 2022, 13:03

1990 VW T25 - I had problems with Central Locking and found the drivers side (LHD) actuator was seized up ! so, I have fitted a new actuator BUT...

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Last post by Bison535
23 Jun 2022, 16:36
B pillar fuse box- no strip lights??

Last post by Robsey « 22 Jun 2022, 12:48
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by Blakefruid » 23 Jul 2019, 23:07

Evening all,
The strip lights in my Westi have stopped working, so I traced the red lighting wire from the mini fuse box on the B pillar and found it...

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Last post by Robsey
22 Jun 2022, 12:48
Powerspark 034 SVDA info

Last post by banjax34 « 20 Jun 2022, 19:19

by banjax34 » 20 Jun 2022, 19:19

Anyone using a Powerspark 034 SVDA distributor on a 2.0 L petrol CU engine ? Wondering what timing figures you're using ?

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Last post by banjax34
20 Jun 2022, 19:19
Hall Sender Testing

Last post by Robsey « 16 Jun 2022, 22:55
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by Slaydog » 11 Jun 2022, 13:15

Hi, does anyone have a working link to the idiots guide to testing the hall sender? Looking at other posts just return a dead link.

So far I’ve...

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Last post by Robsey
16 Jun 2022, 22:55
Twin Alternators and fitting leisure battery HELP PLEASE

Last post by welshbird « 16 Jun 2022, 14:42
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by welshbird » 14 Jun 2022, 22:53

Evening all 😁
I would like to fit a leisure battery, inverter etc to have some power available for the odd overnight where no ehu is available but...

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Last post by welshbird
16 Jun 2022, 14:42
Solar Set Up?

Last post by fresco3000 « 16 Jun 2022, 09:27
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by fresco3000 » 15 Jun 2022, 15:24

I've been thinking of adding solar panels to the roof of my van for a while, not knowing a huge amount about the kit I'd appreciate a bit of advice....

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Last post by fresco3000
16 Jun 2022, 09:27
Wiring up Victron charger

Last post by sweetaswesty « 15 Jun 2022, 12:20
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by sweetaswesty » 11 Jun 2022, 13:38

I replaced the original Buzzing Black Box charger in our Westfalia with a Victron IP22 12/15/3 using the exact same connections to the starter and...

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Last post by sweetaswesty
15 Jun 2022, 12:20
RED FLASHING HEATER TEMPERATURE LIGHT

Last post by firetrader « 14 Jun 2022, 12:08
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by firetrader » 03 Jun 2022, 10:17

I have developed an issue on my dash (1985 T25 -1.9 Petrol).Its a red flashing water temp light - checked water levels in radiators - checked blue...

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Last post by firetrader
14 Jun 2022, 12:08
Wiki link for the heater blower pwm mod

Last post by Richardspain « 09 Jun 2022, 05:42
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by weimarbus » 03 Dec 2020, 18:17

Hi, as topic, can anyone get the wiki link to work for the pwm heater blower upgrade to work, I was going to recommend this to another member, but...

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Last post by Richardspain
09 Jun 2022, 05:42
Leisure battery

Last post by LeeME3 « 08 Jun 2022, 12:55
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by maccast25 » 02 May 2022, 09:16

Hi all
Need a new leisure battery for the compartment under the passenger seat.
What leisure battery are you guy's using that fits under /behind the...

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Last post by LeeME3
08 Jun 2022, 12:55
Cruise control instalation and alternative parts.

Last post by maxstu « 05 Jun 2022, 23:13
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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
05 Jun 2022, 23:13
Replacement coil - 5DA 358.057-991

Last post by Aidan « 03 Jun 2022, 11:27
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by Iand73 » 17 May 2022, 15:15

Can someone please advise? I’ve been given the above coil from my local parts store as told it is a direct replacement, it’s a whole heap smaller but...

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Last post by Aidan
03 Jun 2022, 11:27
Facet fuel pump wiring

Last post by Frostbus « 31 May 2022, 10:47
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by Frostbus » 31 May 2022, 07:22

Changing from mechanical to electric fuel pump on my t25
Pumps mounted in front of tank
I would like to mount the changeover relay iwithin the engine...

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Last post by Frostbus
31 May 2022, 10:47
Dash red lights

Last post by AngeloEvs « 23 May 2022, 16:32
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by southernscouse » 30 Apr 2022, 11:18
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This is killing me just fitted a slaughterhouse kit as the foil fell apart when I tried to clean the 14wire socket I did this because the fuel and...
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Last post by AngeloEvs
23 May 2022, 16:32
New fridge for Westfalia

Last post by uncle monty « 23 May 2022, 09:14
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by uncle monty » 23 May 2022, 06:35

Hi everyone

Just wondering if anyone has tried to wire a smad absorption fridge 3 way

I have a positive and negative on the fridge but a number of...

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Last post by uncle monty
23 May 2022, 09:14
PCB Replacement Options.

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 19 May 2022, 22:30
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by djhammy » 10 Nov 2018, 19:48

HI like many of you the printed circuit ribbon for the dash lights has failed and has had it. I have had it bodged up want to get it sorted properly...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
19 May 2022, 22:30
Intermittent starter issue (pulling my hair out!)

Last post by vandad « 08 May 2022, 19:27
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by Ju73 » 09 Apr 2022, 14:52

Hi all, would love some advice if anyone can offer it. I have had an intermittent starting issue for about a year now. I’ve been trying things step...

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08 May 2022, 19:27

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