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Ignition light

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 23 Oct 2019, 18:43
Replies: 10
by kentishvanman » 22 Oct 2019, 18:06

Hi,
At end of today's 70 mile journey ignition light was partially lit. Checked around, no obvious faults, loose/ worn wires etc .
Limited tools etc...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
23 Oct 2019, 18:43
Rear speakers

Last post by Troopy « 20 Oct 2019, 17:59
Replies: 3
by Richardspain » 19 Oct 2019, 16:09

Just adding in rear speakers to my T25 Westy but can’t work out how to route the wires from the stereo to behind the cabinets without unsticking the...

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Last post by Troopy
20 Oct 2019, 17:59
fog switch assembly... how to?

Last post by crazyhorse « 18 Oct 2019, 11:53
Replies: 5
by crazyhorse » 16 Oct 2019, 22:16

Hey guys, been looking for this for a while, and i cant figure this out, and now its late...

In my quest to get the little light on the fog switch...

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Last post by crazyhorse
18 Oct 2019, 11:53
Headlights upgrade

Last post by CovKid « 15 Oct 2019, 20:32
Replies: 2
by triggermala » 01 Oct 2019, 18:51

Hi I would like to upgrade my headlights, I know a few things like osram nightbreaker bulbs and some sort of relay upgrade. Looking for...

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Last post by CovKid
15 Oct 2019, 20:32
Starter motor doesn't crank then cranks

Last post by nesty « 14 Oct 2019, 20:56
Replies: 4
by nesty » 14 Oct 2019, 18:05

Not sure this electrical or mechanical.
When I turn my ignition key, nothing really happens, the starter like it goes to turn but doesn't crank...

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Last post by nesty
14 Oct 2019, 20:56
Oil pressure switch

Last post by angleseycaver « 10 Oct 2019, 12:20
Replies: 9
by 69gp225 » 04 Jun 2019, 11:29

Hello,

I have an 84 t25 but think the engine has been replaced with an 86?
I had a leaky pressure switch the one near the dipstick.

It was black in...

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Last post by angleseycaver
10 Oct 2019, 12:20
Fog Light Tell tale not working

Last post by crazyhorse « 09 Oct 2019, 21:21
Replies: 8
by crazyhorse » 09 Oct 2019, 16:43

Hi guys,

Any ideas here?? Van failed MOT. Fog light works, but the little light on the switch doesnt light up to show its on.

Any ideas, pretty...

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Last post by crazyhorse
09 Oct 2019, 21:21
temperature needle moved to right, LED permanently flashing

Last post by Stesaw « 08 Oct 2019, 16:47
Replies: 14
by Tropical Pete » 07 Oct 2019, 19:29

1984 watercooled T25
The needle on the temperature gauge has all of a sudden decided to shift totally over to the right and the LED is permanently...

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Last post by Stesaw
08 Oct 2019, 16:47
New Ignition Coil - still poor running

Last post by Stesaw « 07 Oct 2019, 22:48
Replies: 10
by bertnuggit » 21 Mar 2019, 17:54

I replaced plugs, distributor & had carb looked at to try and sort poor running, van drove OK to start with but poor running returned followed by...

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Last post by Stesaw
07 Oct 2019, 22:48
Converting to South African style lights

Last post by Stesaw « 04 Oct 2019, 23:15
Replies: 2
by Stesaw » 26 Sep 2019, 19:30

As the title says, I picked up a two inner lights and a SA grille to put on my van....well i've already fitted them about a month ago, my problem is...

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Last post by Stesaw
04 Oct 2019, 23:15
headlight aim to low mot

Last post by R0B « 04 Oct 2019, 18:23
Replies: 7
by dave lfc » 04 Oct 2019, 13:55

hi van has just failed mot on headlight aim to low and no speedometer light.the headlight adjusters are seized/coroded and cannot be adjusted can...

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Last post by R0B
04 Oct 2019, 18:23
Glow Plug Relay strip fuse

Last post by steveo9007 « 01 Oct 2019, 18:01
Replies: 9
by steveo9007 » 01 Oct 2019, 14:48

Hi all,

Just some advise please, i am having to sort out my Glow Plug problem not working and whilst i am doing this i came across the Strip fuse...

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Last post by steveo9007
01 Oct 2019, 18:01
Brake light query

Last post by slowcoach « 01 Oct 2019, 16:06
Replies: 5
by ermie571 » 30 Mar 2019, 07:43

So...I have brake lights under heavy braking only.....

Where do I start?

Thanks x

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Last post by slowcoach
01 Oct 2019, 16:06
Leisure or starter battery

Last post by nobbyfox « 01 Oct 2019, 13:05
Replies: 7
by nobbyfox » 29 Sep 2019, 19:04

Need to add an extra battery to supply power to my newly repaired/serviced Webasto (thanks Oldiebut Goodie)
Do i relay need a leisure battery or will...

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Last post by nobbyfox
01 Oct 2019, 13:05
Query about radio cable...

Last post by DanT « 01 Oct 2019, 13:01

by DanT » 01 Oct 2019, 13:01

Hi all,

Been looking into why the radio fitted to our van doesn’t switch off with the ignition. Read a few other topics and investigated the wiring...

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Last post by DanT
01 Oct 2019, 13:01
My fuel gauge isn't very accurate

Last post by R0B « 30 Sep 2019, 20:26
Replies: 7
by Tropical Pete » 29 Sep 2019, 20:17

Hi there,
I have a 1984 watercooled T25, the fuel gauge is very dubious. I actually ran out of fuel yesterday and had to do some pushing because the...

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Last post by R0B
30 Sep 2019, 20:26
Borked Alternator?

Last post by Novastrike « 30 Sep 2019, 09:54
Replies: 16
by Novastrike » 26 Sep 2019, 20:27
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Hi All,

Just brought a new van and on the way home the battery started boiling over. As it has been sitting for a while I just assumed it was old...
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Last post by Novastrike
30 Sep 2019, 09:54
Eberspacher DA6

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 28 Sep 2019, 20:41
Replies: 12
by funkbus » 28 Sep 2019, 01:25

Greets from Kidderminster !

Am just in the process of rescuing an ex german airforce T3 from Berlin - presently armed with an Eberspacher DA6 !...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
28 Sep 2019, 20:41
Hard wiring dash cam

Last post by kentishvanman « 27 Sep 2019, 20:17
Replies: 11
by kentishvanman » 24 Sep 2019, 19:24

Hi,
Going to hardwire my Nextbase 420 camera. Was plugged into 12v socket with supplied cable.
Cannot remember what cable(s) came with the camera.
Am...

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Last post by kentishvanman
27 Sep 2019, 20:17
Voltmeter and fuse

Last post by Mocki « 27 Sep 2019, 14:33
Replies: 1
by Sir Brixalot » 27 Sep 2019, 11:29

I've just fitted a voltmeter. The wires on the voltmeter end are so thin that I think they'd burn out if there was a short so I didn't think I'd need...

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Last post by Mocki
27 Sep 2019, 14:33
Heated rear screen connections

Last post by georgedoors « 26 Sep 2019, 09:19

by georgedoors » 26 Sep 2019, 09:19

I have just refitted my tailgate glass after body repair work, I’m just double checking I’m wiring the heated rear screen in correctly? Harness...

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Last post by georgedoors
26 Sep 2019, 09:19
1.6 JX Getting Hot

Last post by davidoft1 « 24 Sep 2019, 18:32
Replies: 2
by WILKS » 24 Sep 2019, 17:43

1989 JX
The coolant boiled up in the expansion tank , both sides of the radiator cool , I think either water pump or stat,at fault , I decided to...

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Last post by davidoft1
24 Sep 2019, 18:32
Reversing light on an automatic

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 21 Sep 2019, 20:27
Replies: 10
by Sir Brixalot » 12 Dec 2015, 21:44

I've been moaning about the lack of light when reversing especially when i reversed into a low bollard and put a big dent in my stainless back box....

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
21 Sep 2019, 20:27
SHE WON'T START :(

Last post by 937carrera « 21 Sep 2019, 14:08
Replies: 12
by Cadman25 » 20 Sep 2019, 17:22

I recently aquired a 1981 t25 Devon Moonraker with a 2.0 cu engine

it has twin dellorto carbs fitted
I have replaced the Distributor with an...

12 Replies

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Last post by 937carrera
21 Sep 2019, 14:08
Fitting air con

Last post by DSM « 16 Sep 2019, 14:06
Replies: 1
by mariner » 15 Sep 2019, 08:47

Hi all. Thinking about overhauling our van and would like to fit air con so I can drive along the motorway in the summer without having to have the...

1 Replies

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Last post by DSM
16 Sep 2019, 14:06
1.6td gets really hot going uphill

Last post by clift_d « 16 Sep 2019, 06:33
Replies: 12
by Richardspain » 08 Sep 2019, 12:16

Just taking our 1983 1.6d on its first adventure ...

However when going uphill in hot weather (I'm in Spain) it gets really hot and the engine...

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Last post by clift_d
16 Sep 2019, 06:33
4.5 amp draw

Last post by Teeaitch « 13 Sep 2019, 07:44
Replies: 15
by Teeaitch » 21 Aug 2019, 08:37
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I’m flummoxed.

I’ve just acquired a 1984 T3 in camper mode.

I’ve been through the fuse box, the relays, disconnected all the extra bits that...
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Last post by Teeaitch
13 Sep 2019, 07:44
Link rear heater coolant pipes...

Last post by Mocki « 12 Sep 2019, 14:35
Replies: 2
by Deloris » 12 Sep 2019, 12:08

I am removing he rear heater from my t25 1990 2.1 automatic and want to join the inlet and outlet water pipes together. Does anyone know how to do...

2 Replies

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Last post by Mocki
12 Sep 2019, 14:35
Coolant led

Last post by southernscouse « 11 Sep 2019, 14:51
Replies: 4
by southernscouse » 09 Sep 2019, 19:53

I have had several T 3s over the last 20 odd years always when driving the temp gauge pointer has always been just left of the led and so it has been...

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Last post by southernscouse
11 Sep 2019, 14:51
Small dashboard fire ... advice please

Last post by Richardspain « 09 Sep 2019, 15:58
Replies: 2
by Richardspain » 08 Sep 2019, 08:29

So we were driving along last night and the smoke started pouring out the dashboard. Just the way I wanted to spend Saturday night.

I removed the...

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Last post by Richardspain
09 Sep 2019, 15:58
Temporay stop to buzzer of death

Last post by trundletruc « 09 Sep 2019, 11:20
Replies: 9
by sneakyalien » 28 Aug 2019, 22:59

Hi,
I just had my 1982 1.9 Petrol Hightop T25 in for it's MOT and it needed some work to the wiring. Since it had this work the buzzer of death oil...

9 Replies

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Last post by trundletruc
09 Sep 2019, 11:20
How to wire a heated rear window switch

Last post by what2do « 09 Sep 2019, 11:19
Replies: 7
by Clydebuilt » 01 Sep 2019, 18:23

Hello,
Does anyone know how to wire up a new rear windscreen which has the heating elements in the glass?
I bought a new rear screen a few months ago...

7 Replies

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Last post by what2do
09 Sep 2019, 11:19
Hazard tell tale lamp

Last post by slowcoach « 06 Sep 2019, 12:21

by slowcoach » 06 Sep 2019, 12:21

Hello-
Can anyone clear up which pin on the hazard switch is for the tell tale lamp when the hazards are activated? Mine doesn't flash (lights...

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Last post by slowcoach
06 Sep 2019, 12:21
SA Inner lights

Last post by DSM « 06 Sep 2019, 10:01

by DSM » 06 Sep 2019, 10:01

Has anyone come up with a solution for replacements other than Heritage please as my reflectors are shot?

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Last post by DSM
06 Sep 2019, 10:01
Fixing the analogue clock

Last post by Richardspain « 05 Sep 2019, 02:35

by Richardspain » 05 Sep 2019, 02:35

We have an 83 Westfalia with an analogue clock in the dashboard unfortunately it doesn't work.

I've tried this solution onclick=...

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Last post by Richardspain
05 Sep 2019, 02:35
Alternator wiring

Last post by macc « 01 Sep 2019, 08:06
Replies: 6
by macc » 31 Aug 2019, 16:07

Ok peeps i`ve got a disconnected black/red wire it comes out of the loom with the blue exciter warning lamp wire should this black/red be connected...

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Last post by macc
01 Sep 2019, 08:06
fitting a Tacho ( rev counter) for early 1.6d

Last post by nevill3 « 31 Aug 2019, 18:29
Replies: 2
by nevill3 » 30 Aug 2019, 22:42

I have recently had to switch to a four speed box from a five speed and would like to fit a rev counter into my dash. I have an early 1.6d cs engine...

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Last post by nevill3
31 Aug 2019, 18:29
Speedo Bounce

Last post by itchyfeet « 29 Aug 2019, 14:07
Replies: 137
by itchyfeet » 11 Jun 2018, 09:42
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This is realy annoying me now

fitted new Gemo cables to both vans and while they have run stable for a while I can no longer get them stable....
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Last post by itchyfeet
29 Aug 2019, 14:07
Toddlers...must learn to supervise better

Last post by Swebby « 26 Aug 2019, 07:15
Replies: 9
by George22 » 23 Aug 2019, 09:44

Our 2 year old has been rather enthusiastic in his bashing of the steering wheel when he’s been playing in the van on the drive..

The horn has been...

9 Replies

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Last post by Swebby
26 Aug 2019, 07:15
Replacing the dashboard PCB

Last post by ZsZ « 25 Aug 2019, 06:28
Replies: 10
by Claudio ZAMPIERI » 25 Jul 2019, 18:20

Hello everyone from France, I own a Transporter 1986 JX turbo diesel engine. I recently ordered CJH a circuit board replacement kit ... It's great...

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Last post by ZsZ
25 Aug 2019, 06:28
Remplacement PCB, Chris Hill ne répond plus

Last post by Claudio ZAMPIERI « 24 Aug 2019, 10:04

by Claudio ZAMPIERI » 24 Aug 2019, 10:04

C'est dommage que Chris Hill ne répond plus, quelqu'un d'autre peut faire des PCB comme Chris ?? Nous sommes plusieurs en France à être intéressés...

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Last post by Claudio ZAMPIERI
24 Aug 2019, 10:04
Spark plug leads for 1.9 DG engine

Last post by maxstu « 23 Aug 2019, 19:44
Replies: 8
by john east » 19 Aug 2019, 09:00

I've just given the ignition system of my 1986 T25 campervan an overhaul, new coil, plugs, leads, and distributor cap. I ordered a set of made up...

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Last post by maxstu
23 Aug 2019, 19:44
T25 Club Joker 1988 - fuse and/or 12v supply to sink tap?

Last post by dunxd « 19 Aug 2019, 07:55
Replies: 1
by SteveIves » 28 Jul 2019, 23:31

I recently replaced the switch on the sink tap (touching the 2 wires together got the water flowing) but in the process I think I touched the wrong...

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Last post by dunxd
19 Aug 2019, 07:55
Kill switch

Last post by trundletruc « 14 Aug 2019, 17:00
Replies: 3
by vwhobo » 04 Aug 2019, 15:22

Am becoming paranoid about theft and want to install kill switch. Have read posts on here but dont want to kill power completely as have alarm. Don't...

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Last post by trundletruc
14 Aug 2019, 17:00
Coolant level sensor plug

Last post by Holty « 13 Aug 2019, 13:45
Replies: 5
by Holty » 09 Aug 2019, 10:33

Hi All,

I need a new plug that go onto the collant level sensor-my earth cable has broken off.

Does anyone know where I can get one from?

Thanks...

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Last post by Holty
13 Aug 2019, 13:45
Replacement wiring loom question

Last post by SamT « 13 Aug 2019, 10:45
Replies: 3
by SamT » 12 Aug 2019, 18:42

I’m undertaking a full resto on a twin slider 83..
I’m considering a full wiring replacement loom ... I’ve no idea if the original is any good.

Any...

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Last post by SamT
13 Aug 2019, 10:45
Battery light flickering when indicating

Last post by colinthefox « 12 Aug 2019, 12:07
Replies: 2
by grayzer1 » 11 Aug 2019, 20:57

Hi,as in the title the battery warning light started flickering this morning when I was indicating or using the wipers. The van starts fine,so I...

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Last post by colinthefox
12 Aug 2019, 12:07
Alternator wiring

Last post by JerryMaidstone « 10 Aug 2019, 19:47
Replies: 4
by JerryMaidstone » 10 Aug 2019, 16:49

Hi All, A flat battery led me to check if my fan belt had snapped, no. What I did find was evidence of a small fire that had destroyed the wiring on...

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Last post by JerryMaidstone
10 Aug 2019, 19:47
Starter Motor for 1.6D PN Assistance

Last post by multisi « 09 Aug 2019, 08:32
Replies: 1
by Joshoua » 09 Aug 2019, 05:41

Hello all,
I own a T25, 1.6 Diesel (the CS model, non turbo) from 1981. A few days ago, the starter motor gave up.
We removed it with my mechanic and...

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Last post by multisi
09 Aug 2019, 08:32
Grey wire wrapped arround steering column and snapped

Last post by sarahandthebear « 08 Aug 2019, 18:23
Replies: 4
by sarahandthebear » 08 Aug 2019, 14:02

We were driving along in Devon last week and the steering wheel was making some strange sounds and felt a bit stiff near full lock. Sometimes it ends...

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08 Aug 2019, 18:23

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