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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...

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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...

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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...

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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
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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
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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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Last post by sarahandthebear
08 Aug 2019, 18:23
Recommend a 2 way compressor fridge please

Last post by volks_womble « 07 Aug 2019, 22:38
Replies: 6
by Oldboots » 30 Jul 2019, 08:00

Hi Guys,

Looking at installing a compressor fridge. Lots to choose from on the market but which one???????

Advice and guidance appreciated please....

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Last post by volks_womble
07 Aug 2019, 22:38
New Starter motor spinning but not engaging -

Last post by TerryCamper « 07 Aug 2019, 19:04
Replies: 1
by TerryCamper » 07 Aug 2019, 10:55

Hi all
On camping holiday at the moment and had the starter motor give up on me.
Found that the wire joining the solenoid to motor perished so...

1 Replies

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Last post by TerryCamper
07 Aug 2019, 19:04
Cable/wiring rating

Last post by itchyfeet « 06 Aug 2019, 11:53
Replies: 10
by kentishvanman » 04 Aug 2019, 20:37

Hi,
On the wiring at the rear of the control/distribution panel there are some short lengths of single core cable/wire. For example connecting the...

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Last post by itchyfeet
06 Aug 2019, 11:53
Starter motor braided wire broken

Last post by bigherb « 06 Aug 2019, 08:02
Replies: 14
by MagicWagon » 02 Aug 2019, 07:07

It never rains but it pours.
Wife aborted her camping trip yesterday when hot start problem reappeared after she filled up at the petrol station....

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Last post by bigherb
06 Aug 2019, 08:02
Relays

Last post by Teeaitch « 04 Aug 2019, 18:00
Replies: 5
by Teeaitch » 02 Aug 2019, 11:14

Hello from a newbie.

I've looked in all the places I can think of but I', still a bit flummoxed about relays in the fuse box of our 1987 T3.

I also...

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Last post by Teeaitch
04 Aug 2019, 18:00
1st Hazard lights and now indicators not working.

Last post by ScienceBoy « 04 Aug 2019, 08:20
Replies: 25
by Campermad » 18 Jun 2017, 19:32
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My hazard flasher has never worked but after taking dashboard out for other reasons ive had many electical issues.
Ive check earth crowns and cleaned...
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Last post by ScienceBoy
04 Aug 2019, 08:20
Replacing the temperature sensor T25 1.9 petrol

Last post by pcurtis100 « 03 Aug 2019, 20:09
Replies: 12
by pcurtis100 » 20 Jul 2019, 20:50

Hi ,
I'm sure this must have been covered elsewhere but I can't find it.
I've spent the day tracing several electrical faults on my 1988 1.9 litre...

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Last post by pcurtis100
03 Aug 2019, 20:09
EFB Battery???

Last post by Pinkythelabrat « 03 Aug 2019, 11:02
Replies: 8
by Blakefruid » 02 Aug 2019, 11:04

Hi All,
Has anyone tried an EFB Stop Start battery as a leisure battery? They seem to sound allot more robust than standard lead acid.
something like...

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Last post by Pinkythelabrat
03 Aug 2019, 11:02
Testing DOPWS

Last post by Snowmark « 29 Jul 2019, 21:35
Replies: 17
by Snowmark » 21 Jul 2019, 09:11
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I have never heard the buzzer of doom.....and therefore the pessimist in me suspects that it isn’t functioning.
I have recently put a DG engine...
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Last post by Snowmark
29 Jul 2019, 21:35
Dash out, now won't start??

Last post by 937carrera « 29 Jul 2019, 15:57
Replies: 2
by Blakefruid » 29 Jul 2019, 08:57

Morning all,
So I've had the dash out this week to sort the blower, servo, wiper spindles, clean earth's and do California Dreamin's headlight relay...

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Last post by 937carrera
29 Jul 2019, 15:57
2.0 CU Vacum lines

Last post by oogamblau « 29 Jul 2019, 04:49

by oogamblau » 29 Jul 2019, 04:49

I have a 2.0 CU engine with the standard vacum adv/ retard distributer fitted. Aftermarket dual Carbs are fitted also so I have lost vacum capability...

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Last post by oogamblau
29 Jul 2019, 04:49
Leisure Battery

Last post by 69gp225 « 28 Jul 2019, 18:55
Replies: 19
by 69gp225 » 21 Jul 2019, 21:26
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Hello,

My van was flat, because of dry carburettor which had been sitting for a while. Poured some fuel down the carb and only charged for 20 mins...
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Last post by 69gp225
28 Jul 2019, 18:55
Power failure

Last post by kentishvanman « 25 Jul 2019, 14:29
Replies: 14
by kentishvanman » 20 Jul 2019, 20:10

Hi,
1987 Autosleeper.
No power arriving at the board/Control panel over the sink.
Does anyone know the physical run of the cable from the Aux...

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Last post by kentishvanman
25 Jul 2019, 14:29
Horn location (resolved)

Last post by nesty « 20 Jul 2019, 13:25
Replies: 3
by nesty » 20 Jul 2019, 13:03

My horn has stopped working I can't remember last time actually used it, but was ok for last MOT, so probably last year!
When I press the steering...

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Last post by nesty
20 Jul 2019, 13:25
Under dash speakers

Last post by Troopy « 18 Jul 2019, 18:19
Replies: 3
by MagicWagon » 28 Jun 2019, 22:50

While my dash is out for pedal box replacement, I was thinking of adding under dash speakers. Any advice on make, model, type, size, location,...

3 Replies

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Last post by Troopy
18 Jul 2019, 18:19
Leisure battery considerations

Last post by 937carrera « 14 Jul 2019, 15:16
Replies: 11
by Ciaraneng » 13 Jul 2019, 08:19

Hi folks. My leisure battery is dead and can't be revived. My battery stock options locally are limited so I suspect I won't find a designated...

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Last post by 937carrera
14 Jul 2019, 15:16
Odometer stopped working

Last post by clone123 « 08 Jul 2019, 07:44
Replies: 15
by patrickpawsey » 22 Jun 2019, 07:56
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The odometer stopped turning, and the trip counter, the other day. The speedo seems to be bouncing less too (it used to bounce until 40 now it's...
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Last post by clone123
08 Jul 2019, 07:44
New leisure battery causing coolant cluster issues

Last post by Mocki « 04 Jul 2019, 15:49
Replies: 1
by cristoffa » 04 Jul 2019, 13:57

Hi guys, wondering if anyone can help pinpoint the reason my 1983 1.9 auto petrol T3 is doing something slightly erratic for me and hopefully suggest...

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Last post by Mocki
04 Jul 2019, 15:49
Horn

Last post by Dubworth « 01 Jul 2019, 09:37
Replies: 9
by 100leelee » 30 Jun 2019, 11:24

Don’t know why I am surprised but....
Horn not working, was working before the van was laid up for works...
Not sure what or why the PO added his own...

9 Replies

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Last post by Dubworth
01 Jul 2019, 09:37
No spark (resolved)

Last post by Cobra88 « 30 Jun 2019, 14:40
Replies: 11
by kevtherev » 29 Jun 2019, 19:31

No spark
Ok so I was doing some maintenance on my carburettor.
Started and ran stopped to adjust tickover three times.
Realised I had left the vac...

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Last post by Cobra88
30 Jun 2019, 14:40
Relay 43

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 29 Jun 2019, 13:52
Replies: 6
by Sir Brixalot » 27 Jun 2019, 21:05

My low coolant warning light has never worked. Reading an ozzie forum it says that I need a 42 relay on a late cooling system as the 43 doesn't work...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
29 Jun 2019, 13:52
Fit new Sport-Comp AM3316 Fuel gauge help please

Last post by mgbman « 25 Jun 2019, 20:24
Replies: 2
by mgbman » 25 Jun 2019, 18:59

We want to fit a new separate fuel gauge on my son's T25 Aircooled.

Its the same one as on my T2 Bay, Sport-Comp Auto Meter AM3316 which I...

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Last post by mgbman
25 Jun 2019, 20:24
Stereo switching off whn not running, intermittent

Last post by adie89 « 22 Jun 2019, 21:58
Replies: 4
by Troopy » 16 Jun 2019, 15:57

Hi all, got a bit of a puzzler.

When engine is not turning over but ignition on, my stereo keeps switching itself on and off if the volume was left...

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Last post by adie89
22 Jun 2019, 21:58
Anyone fitted a double din head unit to their bus?

Last post by Cobra88 « 22 Jun 2019, 18:02
Replies: 3
by Troopy » 22 Jun 2019, 15:29

As above, has anyone fitted one of these and if so any advice?

I have a Sony unit that will link my phone, have sat nav, voice activation etc that I...

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Last post by Cobra88
22 Jun 2019, 18:02
Wiper arm

Last post by bigherb « 22 Jun 2019, 08:19
Replies: 3
by patrickpawsey » 21 Jun 2019, 21:30

Is there a different wiper arm for lhd and rhd vehicles? I've been looking for a replacement for the one that fell off but i can only see lhd ones on...

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Last post by bigherb
22 Jun 2019, 08:19
Fuel Pump Query

Last post by adie89 « 18 Jun 2019, 20:06
Replies: 3
by maxstu » 02 May 2019, 10:32

DJ 2.1 Auto.
Initial question is....will l hear noise or feel vibration from standard electric fuel pump with ignition switched on, but engine not...

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Last post by adie89
18 Jun 2019, 20:06
Mystery stereo under the driver's seat

Last post by adie89 « 18 Jun 2019, 19:44
Replies: 2
by Richardspain » 30 May 2019, 18:45

Hi,
While cleaning out our new t25 I found some sort of stereo under the driver's seat. Does anyone know what it is? And if so is it any use?...

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Last post by adie89
18 Jun 2019, 19:44
In line fuel injection pump

Last post by adie89 « 18 Jun 2019, 19:42
Replies: 7
by mshaw1980 » 09 Jun 2019, 22:43

Hello

Just wondered if anyone has had problems with inline fuel injection pumps for their subaru conversions or fuel injected water boxers?? Have...

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18 Jun 2019, 19:42

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