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LED warning lights for DASH voltage?	VWKat	21 Jun 2026, 19:02	Once this week	Electrical & Instrumentation

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Aftermarket fog light switch (how to wire in)

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

hi all,

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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
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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...

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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
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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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Last post by Aidan
27 Nov 2019, 18:35
electric windows

Last post by dumbo « 24 Nov 2019, 20:32
Replies: 2
by dumbo » 17 Nov 2019, 19:06

hi all so for electric windows you need an 30 amp thermal fuse and 204 relay yes!! doing the wiring while dash is out to finish the loom for the...

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Last post by dumbo
24 Nov 2019, 20:32
DJ Digijet main black box loom

Last post by dumbo « 15 Nov 2019, 14:41
Replies: 2
by dumbo » 09 Nov 2019, 16:09

Hi all the heater fuse in the loom!! what size is it please thanks
simon

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Last post by dumbo
15 Nov 2019, 14:41
Google maps now does MPH

Last post by R0B « 13 Nov 2019, 22:49
Replies: 8
by itchyfeet » 01 Nov 2019, 18:49

Driving along today at 70mph and it was showing 68mph, not bad accuracy, I always thought they were more out than that.

So when I have been doing 90...

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Last post by R0B
13 Nov 2019, 22:49
COOLANT LIGHT

Last post by Mr Bean « 10 Nov 2019, 23:03
Replies: 5
by oblong » 05 Nov 2019, 15:17

Hi

Should the low coolant light come on when the connector from the coolant level sensor is disconnected

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Last post by Mr Bean
10 Nov 2019, 23:03
1.9dg wiring confusing me, previous bad bodges!

Last post by Mocki « 06 Nov 2019, 15:50
Replies: 21
by Ads1987 » 20 Oct 2019, 20:18
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Hi Guys,

Brought a 1983 Leisure Drive fited with a 1.9dg engine, going through the fun of uncovering a lot previous bodges as is the norm with old...
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Last post by Mocki
06 Nov 2019, 15:50
Comfort indicators

Last post by davegeezzer008 « 05 Nov 2019, 01:28
Replies: 2
by davegeezzer008 » 03 Nov 2019, 23:49

I was looking through the brickworks site and see they do Comfort indicator relays, do you need a non latching indicator arm to fit this ?

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Last post by davegeezzer008
05 Nov 2019, 01:28
Front speakers no sound

Last post by DanT « 03 Nov 2019, 19:34
Replies: 7
by DanT » 27 Oct 2019, 20:11

Good evening!

The front door speakers in our van have not worked since we got it... did some basic exploration today and confirmed they have wires...

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Last post by DanT
03 Nov 2019, 19:34
In line fuel injection pump

Last post by Aidan « 17 Nov 2019, 13:31
Replies: 60
by mshaw1980 » 26 Oct 2019, 15:25
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Wondering if someone can help, well begging on my subaru ej20 n/a converted van:-(

In the time my van has been on the road, approx 2000 miles I am...
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Last post by Aidan
17 Nov 2019, 13:31
Van won't start ..

Last post by jas915 « 30 Oct 2019, 19:55
Replies: 5
by wbmkk » 30 Oct 2019, 10:19

My 1989 California won't start.

Firstly I assumed the battery was flat as the van hasn't been used for a few months, so I gave it a full charge....

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Last post by jas915
30 Oct 2019, 19:55
HT Lead shock

Last post by bigherb « 28 Oct 2019, 19:59
Replies: 8
by maxstu » 25 Oct 2019, 06:12

I received a nasty electric shock from the HT lead running to number three cylinders. My hand brushed against the lead cap on the distributor as the...

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Last post by bigherb
28 Oct 2019, 19:59
Radio interference

Last post by Michael4 « 26 Oct 2019, 15:48
Replies: 4
by Michael4 » 25 Oct 2019, 08:28

The radio in our camper crackles at the same speed as the engine. When I was very much younger (and the cars were very much older) we would fit...

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Last post by Michael4
26 Oct 2019, 15:48
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...

3 Replies

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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...

5 Replies

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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...

4 Replies

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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...

7 Replies

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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...

2 Replies

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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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21 Sep 2019, 20:27

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