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My Unusual ribbon cable...

Last post by h00per « 08 Mar 2020, 10:10

by h00per » 08 Mar 2020, 10:10

Recently I tried to work out why my temp gauge didn't flash on start-up. I pulled the dash and found the middle contact was not attached. This is...

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Last post by h00per
08 Mar 2020, 10:10
Advice on re-wiring zig

Last post by mariner « 04 Mar 2020, 15:43

by mariner » 04 Mar 2020, 15:43

Hi all. My zig unit has always run off the starter battery using a small green relay (rm12) as there was no leisure battery. I've now fitted a...

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Last post by mariner
04 Mar 2020, 15:43
Installing a stereo and usb power socket in dash

Last post by King Kenny « 01 Mar 2020, 20:24
Replies: 3
by Fugeh » 01 Mar 2020, 13:34

Hi,

My van doesn't have a radio or cigarette lighter. I'm looking to install both a stereo and USB socket and wondered how to go about it - I...

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Last post by King Kenny
01 Mar 2020, 20:24
Hard start relay on t3 TD

Last post by T25boy71 « 27 Feb 2020, 20:18
Replies: 3
by T25boy71 » 25 Jan 2020, 21:04

Hi all I’m thinking of fitting a hard start relay on t25 Diesel camper van because I have a intermittent starter problem I’ve tested the starter and...

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Last post by T25boy71
27 Feb 2020, 20:18
Flashing temp light but gauge ok

Last post by Ciaraneng « 23 Feb 2020, 17:55
Replies: 32
by mister scoops » 31 Aug 2018, 19:29
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Quick question. I've googled this but have come up with a number of possible answers.

Sat in traffic. Temp needle went up a bit and fan cut in...
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Last post by Ciaraneng
23 Feb 2020, 17:55
Static Caravan Electrics

Last post by itchyfeet « 20 Feb 2020, 19:01
Replies: 15
by maxstu » 01 Feb 2020, 09:40
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This is a bedside ceiling light switch. Its linked to main switch at bedroom entrance lve now moved to outside of room.
I intend to fit a shower...
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Last post by itchyfeet
20 Feb 2020, 19:01
Is this a split charge relay system?

Last post by Buckaroo « 17 Feb 2020, 18:19
Replies: 6
by Jungle_Jim » 02 Feb 2020, 11:37

Hi all, I bought a T25 a couple of weeks ago, having not driven it for about 5 days I went to it on Friday and both the engine and leisure battery...

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Last post by Buckaroo
17 Feb 2020, 18:19
Solar panel for motorcycle battery

Last post by maxstu « 11 Feb 2020, 15:42
Replies: 12
by maxstu » 09 Feb 2020, 13:11

I require a solar panel to keep my motorcycle battery in good order, when stored in cold garage. The battery will stay connected to bike and is 12...

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Last post by maxstu
11 Feb 2020, 15:42
Coil

Last post by Aidan « 10 Feb 2020, 11:06
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by R0B » 06 Feb 2020, 20:00

My coil has no labels on it. How can I tell what replacement I need. 1991 dj

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Last post by Aidan
10 Feb 2020, 11:06
(Solved). Panel light fuse location

Last post by Timburrows « 09 Feb 2020, 23:01
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by AngeloEvs » 07 Feb 2020, 21:50

The fuse is located at the top of the fusebox on post 86 vans, some vans will have four and some two. It is the rightmost fuse.

The fuse feeds the...

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Last post by Timburrows
09 Feb 2020, 23:01
Aftermarket ECU for 2.1 DJ

Last post by maxstu « 09 Feb 2020, 12:15
Replies: 21
by shalfy1 » 15 Jan 2020, 10:59
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My first post to this forum, as I cannot find any information on fitting an aftermarket ECU to the 2.1 DJ engine.
It's something my engine tuner...
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Last post by maxstu
09 Feb 2020, 12:15
Original towbar wiring harness?

Last post by silverbullet « 05 Feb 2020, 13:57

by silverbullet » 05 Feb 2020, 13:57

Trying to make inroads to the bus refit, I find that in my stock of good parts is a rear lighting harness that has a third leg (predictably cut off,...

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Last post by silverbullet
05 Feb 2020, 13:57
Propex Heatsource, noisey and not working well

Last post by rollercoaster « 04 Feb 2020, 18:01
Replies: 6
by rollercoaster » 23 Jan 2020, 15:00

First thought was it has a mouse in,
after taking the cover off and running it bare,
it seems a bit stiff and possibly has a motor problem,
like a...

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Last post by rollercoaster
04 Feb 2020, 18:01
Fuse and relay diagrams

Last post by SEKN410 « 02 Feb 2020, 10:50
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by SEKN410 » 01 Feb 2020, 15:31

Hi everyone and happy new year to all, I’ve just replaced the wiper stalk on our e reg 1.6td Norman and also bought the intermittent washer relay. It...

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Last post by SEKN410
02 Feb 2020, 10:50
Help needed - How to dismantle distributor

Last post by itchyfeet « 31 Jan 2020, 16:04
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by AllTheGear_NoIdea » 31 Jan 2020, 14:53

IMG_2233.jpg I’m trying to dismantle my distributor, but struggling at the moment! I can’t get the hall sender drum off the shaft, I can see a little...

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Last post by itchyfeet
31 Jan 2020, 16:04
Temperature warning light

Last post by Richardspain « 31 Jan 2020, 11:57
Replies: 4
by Richardspain » 30 Jan 2020, 19:30

We have a 1983 1.6td. The temperature gauge works fine but the warning light has never worked. So the other day on a very steep hill we didn’t know...

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Last post by Richardspain
31 Jan 2020, 11:57
Early Vs Late fuse box

Last post by Stesaw « 27 Jan 2020, 22:46
Replies: 9
by Stesaw » 26 Jan 2020, 22:38

I've noticed my van has the older torpedo fuse box and much to my annoyance as the heater/wiper share the same fuse it likes to blow when both are...

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Last post by Stesaw
27 Jan 2020, 22:46
Screenwash stalk tab issue

Last post by DM164 « 26 Jan 2020, 20:39

by DM164 » 26 Jan 2020, 20:39

In hoping to flick out the plastic tab in the windscreen wiper stalk mech to allow for intermittent wipers I seem to have instead flicked out the...

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Last post by DM164
26 Jan 2020, 20:39
Propex Heatsource smell + noise

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 25 Jan 2020, 20:21
Replies: 4
by troglodisme » 25 Jan 2020, 13:09

Hello,

I am having issues with the Propex heater which was installed on my recently purchased T25 1981 petrol hightop van. It worked fine for a...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
25 Jan 2020, 20:21
Anyone bought a heater fan switch? New one doesn't fit.

Last post by Piratepete « 23 Jan 2020, 20:11
Replies: 4
by Piratepete » 23 Jan 2020, 17:52

Hi Guys
1990 T25.
I've just bought a new dashboard switch body for the 3 speed heater fan, part 171-959-511 - make topran.

The trouble is that the...

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Last post by Piratepete
23 Jan 2020, 20:11
alternator rebuild kit ?

Last post by Luftmensch « 23 Jan 2020, 14:46

by Luftmensch » 23 Jan 2020, 14:46

Hello everyone,

I'm thinking of rebuilding my alternator but don't know where to get parts. Is there a kit available or must one buy components...

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Last post by Luftmensch
23 Jan 2020, 14:46
Speakers for cab

Last post by MagicWagon « 23 Jan 2020, 08:20
Replies: 3
by mariner » 21 Jan 2020, 20:16

Hi all. Currently only have speakers in the rear of the van as the previous owner removed the ones in the cab. Looking to reinstate them and wondered...

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Last post by MagicWagon
23 Jan 2020, 08:20
Solar panels

Last post by sarran1955 « 20 Jan 2020, 10:08
Replies: 47
by triggermala » 26 Jul 2019, 07:03
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Hi. Looking to get a solar panel for my devon style roof. What type and size would you reccomend. Would a folding type one be most suitable.
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Last post by sarran1955
20 Jan 2020, 10:08
Sorry for another temp gauge question!

Last post by Ads1987 « 19 Jan 2020, 23:05
Replies: 2
by Ads1987 » 19 Jan 2020, 20:36

Hi Peeps,

Sorry for another temp gauage/LED question, have been reading through the WIKI and things but thought i'd check before I buy a relay!

We...

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Last post by Ads1987
19 Jan 2020, 23:05
starter motor problem?

Last post by maxstu « 18 Jan 2020, 20:07
Replies: 10
by jrt » 12 Jan 2020, 20:20

Evening, can anyone tell me how to bypass the trigger wire on the starter motor? My van won't start and i'm trying to get to the bottom of it. My...

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Last post by maxstu
18 Jan 2020, 20:07
Can I take power from zig for 12v usb?

Last post by mariner « 16 Jan 2020, 18:25
Replies: 4
by mariner » 15 Jan 2020, 17:43

Hi all. Want to add an additional 12v usb port at the back end of the van. Can I draw the power for it by connecting it into the zig unit - I'm...

4 Replies

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Last post by mariner
16 Jan 2020, 18:25
Reversing light switch replacement

Last post by Mocki « 13 Jan 2020, 15:36
Replies: 1
by MattC137 » 13 Jan 2020, 15:21

Hi there,

Mechanical dunce and T25 noob here. My reversing lights aren't working and it's not the bulbs. Having scanned this forum the reverse light...

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Last post by Mocki
13 Jan 2020, 15:36
Instrument panel leds

Last post by Bison535 « 08 Jan 2020, 19:31
Replies: 4
by Bison535 » 06 Jan 2020, 16:04

While I was checking the Instrumentation Panel, because the illumination LED’s are not working, a slight whiff of hot electrics came from the back of...

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Last post by Bison535
08 Jan 2020, 19:31
will a late clockset fit an 86?

Last post by sonic23 « 08 Jan 2020, 08:53
Replies: 4
by sonic23 » 06 Jan 2020, 11:42

Hi there,
I'm looking to replace the complete clockset on my 86 Syncro, I have an opportunity to by a later one. Both are horizontal pluig and have...

4 Replies

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Last post by sonic23
08 Jan 2020, 08:53
Fuel pump power on T25 2.1 petrol

Last post by maxstu « 05 Jan 2020, 16:27
Replies: 9
by adams.neil » 02 Jan 2020, 14:25

Hi,

Looking for some advice. My 2.1 T25 fuel-injected petrol broke won't run. Symptoms are it was running fine and then just died at a set of lights...

9 Replies

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Last post by maxstu
05 Jan 2020, 16:27
Lights left on

Last post by DanT « 03 Jan 2020, 21:50
Replies: 2
by DanT » 03 Jan 2020, 12:33

Me again... looking for some more guidance! One day I’ll be able to return the favour!

I have replaced relay 19 with relay 99 and intermittent...

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Last post by DanT
03 Jan 2020, 21:50
Oil pressure sensor colours?

Last post by bruce3927 « 03 Jan 2020, 20:43
Replies: 27
by bruce3927 » 26 Apr 2019, 15:25
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Hi all
I have a 1.9DG which I have just spent a fortune on a full engine rebuild.
Since then I have the buzzer of doom and no oil light, he tested...
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Last post by bruce3927
03 Jan 2020, 20:43
Courtesy light when door open

Last post by slowcoach « 03 Jan 2020, 16:59
Replies: 6
by DanT » 29 Dec 2019, 16:09

Hi everyone, sorry if this is already answered somewhere, but I’ve done a search and looked at the Wiki and can’t find an answer.

My courtesy light...

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Last post by slowcoach
03 Jan 2020, 16:59
Alternator???

Last post by maxstu « 01 Jan 2020, 23:29
Replies: 6
by kentishvanman » 01 Jan 2020, 10:28

Happy New Year to one and all.
Not a good start to a new year.
Battery reading 12.5v. About 11.5v when engine running. Lights on.... reading drops...

6 Replies

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Last post by maxstu
01 Jan 2020, 23:29
Aftermarket fog light switch (how to wire in)

Last post by crazyhorse « 01 Jan 2020, 19:58
Replies: 3
by crazyhorse » 22 Dec 2019, 20:12

hi all,

I have just bought this to replace my broken fog light switch

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

Anybody here willing to talk...

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Last post by crazyhorse
01 Jan 2020, 19:58
Kit PCB please help

Last post by jed the spread « 25 Dec 2019, 17:45
Replies: 6
by Claudio ZAMPIERI » 03 Sep 2019, 21:08

Hi,

Someone has a solution to buy the dashboard kits from Chris Hill... :roll:

Claudio from France

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Last post by jed the spread
25 Dec 2019, 17:45
ignition switch problem ?

Last post by islandboy « 17 Dec 2019, 14:15
Replies: 4
by islandboy » 17 Dec 2019, 13:38

When I start my 1.9DG the ignition key does not spring back the run position and I have to manually position it. Is this a problem with the switch...

4 Replies

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Last post by islandboy
17 Dec 2019, 14:15
Heater wiring issue

Last post by jas915 « 16 Dec 2019, 09:59
Replies: 5
by si macc » 14 Dec 2019, 11:42

Hi,

Got an issue that has arisen seemly out of the blue. Been using the van to commute to work every now and then and recently when the weather...

5 Replies

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Last post by jas915
16 Dec 2019, 09:59
Fuel and Temp sensor woes, what can i do

Last post by crazyhorse « 15 Dec 2019, 21:08
Replies: 10
by crazyhorse » 13 Oct 2019, 21:39

Hi all,,

quick one. I have my dash hard wired, (made by midlifecrisis for me) but the voltage regualtor came off a while ago and I have been driving...

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Last post by crazyhorse
15 Dec 2019, 21:08
oil temp gauge

Last post by 937carrera « 11 Dec 2019, 21:53
Replies: 5
by vwrickshaw » 27 Nov 2019, 16:43

Hi, i have a 1990 t25, 2.1i engine....i want to put a oil temp gauge on my dash....is the only oil sender unit available a sump unit type...can...

5 Replies

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Last post by 937carrera
11 Dec 2019, 21:53
Ferrite Filters

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 05 Dec 2019, 10:19
Replies: 13
by maxstu » 03 Dec 2019, 12:58

Reckon there is a few good & knowlegdeable members l can rely on to answer this one...
Raymarine C120 marine chartplotter is interferring with a...

13 Replies

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Last post by bigbadbob76
05 Dec 2019, 10:19
Glow plug wiring colours at fuse box

Last post by colinthefox « 04 Dec 2019, 20:43
Replies: 4
by jccamp » 04 Dec 2019, 13:14

Does anyone know the plug or wire colours for the glow relay. I’ve got dodgy connections inside the fuse box and need a quick bodge to get started....

4 Replies

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Last post by colinthefox
04 Dec 2019, 20:43
Round headlights to Square

Last post by Mocki « 04 Dec 2019, 20:22
Replies: 2
by Davegrohl99 » 04 Dec 2019, 17:58

Hi everyone.

I might have got a chance of getting a full set of RHD square headlights and matching grille.

I have a 1981 LHD westy with single...

2 Replies

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Last post by Mocki
04 Dec 2019, 20:22
Winter battery maintenance

Last post by Beemsquar « 04 Dec 2019, 19:49
Replies: 5
by Beemsquar » 01 Dec 2019, 20:41

Hi all,

I went out to move the van today and had a flat battery, the vans not geting driven much at the minute due to all the work I've been doing...

5 Replies

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Last post by Beemsquar
04 Dec 2019, 19:49
Eberspacher thermostat control

Last post by benzico « 03 Dec 2019, 06:15
Replies: 2
by benzico » 02 Dec 2019, 17:39

Hello, I am in the process of rebuilding my 86 mosaic westfalia syncro, it's been a long slow project. During the eternity its taken I've managed to...

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Last post by benzico
03 Dec 2019, 06:15
Intemittent Wipers Mod (Relay 99)

Last post by AngeloEvs « 02 Dec 2019, 16:51
Replies: 4
by AngeloEvs » 02 Dec 2019, 11:28

This question arises from the 'Best Mod' thread in the General Chat forum where fitting the variable wiper speed relay 99 is mentioned.

I have the...

4 Replies

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Last post by AngeloEvs
02 Dec 2019, 16:51
Heater blower not working

Last post by Timwhy « 30 Nov 2019, 19:36
Replies: 7
by M13esy » 17 Nov 2019, 20:57

My heater fan was working did make a noise now and then but today it’s stopped and the fuse keeps blowing? Would it be the fan motor? Heard it’s a...

7 Replies

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Last post by Timwhy
30 Nov 2019, 19:36
Spade Connector

Last post by R0B « 30 Nov 2019, 17:51
Replies: 4
by R0B » 30 Nov 2019, 17:20

There is one on my distributers body. It has never had a wire going to it, I am just curious as to what it's for.

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Last post by R0B
30 Nov 2019, 17:51
Rear Lights Dim

Last post by rollercoaster « 29 Nov 2019, 10:04
Replies: 24
by gollfy » 10 Apr 2018, 10:15
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Hi All,

My rear lights look abit dim, I have measured the voltage to the rear fog light and can see about 10.5volts.

After reading the sticky I...
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Last post by rollercoaster
29 Nov 2019, 10:04
rev counter on new engine install not working

Last post by Aidan « 27 Nov 2019, 18:35
Replies: 2
by tdm2 » 26 Nov 2019, 15:59

I have a 1987 T25 1.6 TD I have now replaced the engine with a AFN engine from a Audi 4 1.9 TD , but the rev counter is not working. its some think...

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27 Nov 2019, 18:35

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