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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...

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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
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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,...

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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...

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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...

3 Replies

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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...

3 Replies

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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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Last post by adie89
18 Jun 2019, 19:42
Wiper motor fell off

Last post by multisi « 16 Jun 2019, 08:45
Replies: 6
by patrickpawsey » 11 Jun 2019, 23:16

So my beloved autohomes komet passed its MOT the other week, which was great, as we were about to go off camping to a wedding the next day. But blow...

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Last post by multisi
16 Jun 2019, 08:45
Engine temp gauge not working

Last post by Wilso « 15 Jun 2019, 15:32

by Wilso » 15 Jun 2019, 15:32

Hi guys,

My engine temp needle isn’t moving. The engine runs normally and doesn’t overheat. Was working find this morning and then it just stopped...

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Last post by Wilso
15 Jun 2019, 15:32
Coil

Last post by RichSpro « 14 Jun 2019, 19:56
Replies: 8
by RichSpro » 06 Jun 2019, 18:01

Hi, I have a late T25 with 1.9DG. It has a Bosch Green Label Coil which I believe has failed. No where has them in stock.

Will this be ok:...

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Last post by RichSpro
14 Jun 2019, 19:56
Do I need a new alternator?

Last post by Mocki « 11 Jun 2019, 06:40
Replies: 15
by sneakyalien » 20 May 2019, 14:25
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Hi everyone,
My VW T25 1.9 petrol (Hight top) has had the battery light come on and my battery became flat and the engine would not turn over.
I...
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Last post by Mocki
11 Jun 2019, 06:40
What switch?

Last post by captain Byrne « 10 Jun 2019, 20:02
Replies: 2
by captain Byrne » 10 Jun 2019, 19:34

Really struggling to find a 15 amp DPDT switch that is able to open one connection but close the other. Do they exist?

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Last post by captain Byrne
10 Jun 2019, 20:02
Wiring diagram

Last post by steveo9007 « 10 Jun 2019, 19:36
Replies: 9
by steveo9007 » 09 Jun 2019, 18:50

Hi everyone,

Can anybody point me in the direction to anywhere on this forum or the web for the wiring diagram for this panel that is attached, i...

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Last post by steveo9007
10 Jun 2019, 19:36
Rear left direction indicator light doesn't work

Last post by diabolov « 06 Jun 2019, 14:27
Replies: 5
by larscapaldi » 05 Jun 2019, 14:33

Ok first of all I apologise for my poor (technical) English.

I have a 1983 1.6D.

So, as the title says the rear left indicator light doesn't work....

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Last post by diabolov
06 Jun 2019, 14:27
Buzzer of Doom?

Last post by Mocki « 05 Jun 2019, 16:19
Replies: 1
by t25t25t25 » 05 Jun 2019, 08:45

Hello, my T25 1990 DG petrol manual, needs help. Turning the key to starter brings on only a solid red oil light and the buzzer of doom!
The starter...

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Last post by Mocki
05 Jun 2019, 16:19
Electrical fire

Last post by bigherb « 04 Jun 2019, 09:22
Replies: 2
by sarahandthebear » 04 Jun 2019, 08:33

We have got our van back from the welder and we’re driving for the first time at night. After a few minutes of having the headlights on we had a lot...

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Last post by bigherb
04 Jun 2019, 09:22
No temperature light and middle instrument lights!?

Last post by nonny112i « 03 Jun 2019, 21:20

by nonny112i » 03 Jun 2019, 21:20

So my Fuel guage stopped working so i had looked into the Wiki forum and had been told about the 10v regulator so i went on Ebay and bought the...

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Last post by nonny112i
03 Jun 2019, 21:20
washer pump not working - where to test first

Last post by rollercoaster « 03 Jun 2019, 13:42
Replies: 7
by Hoopy_Frood » 19 Oct 2016, 15:12

My washer pump isn't working, when I pull the stalk nothing happens. My wipers work fine, as does the blower fan so it's not as simple as a fuse...

7 Replies

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Last post by rollercoaster
03 Jun 2019, 13:42
12V fan temperature controller

Last post by 937carrera « 02 Jun 2019, 09:33
Replies: 1
by itchyfeet » 02 Jun 2019, 08:39

My Inverter fan is a bit noisy with very low load so I thought I'd fit a temperature controller but all the ones I can find seem to be for 4 wire...

1 Replies

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Last post by 937carrera
02 Jun 2019, 09:33
Alternator Help

Last post by KarlosFandango « 01 Jun 2019, 13:44
Replies: 5
by KarlosFandango » 01 Jun 2019, 11:23

Hi,
First post. I am struggling to source an alternator for my 1.9DG engine. The one that's on there is a Bosch K1 14V 28/70A. Im assuming not...

5 Replies

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Last post by KarlosFandango
01 Jun 2019, 13:44
Charging battery

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 31 May 2019, 13:26
Replies: 2
by Sir Brixalot » 31 May 2019, 13:13

Is it OK to just charge the battery without disconnecting from van?

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
31 May 2019, 13:26
Main Beam dashboard tell light

Last post by Mr Bean « 26 May 2019, 22:14
Replies: 4
by desminton » 26 May 2019, 11:25

Hi guys

Really struggling to find the replacement bulb for the main beam on the dashboard. I know it’s actually a clear bulb with a blue filter but...

4 Replies

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Last post by Mr Bean
26 May 2019, 22:14
I want headlights like a Scandinavian...

Last post by 937carrera « 24 May 2019, 22:03
Replies: 10
by T25Convert » 10 May 2019, 10:43

Off on a three week driving tour of Finland in the van.

Its mandatory to use dipped headlights all the time, with alleged fines if I don't (and...

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Last post by 937carrera
24 May 2019, 22:03
The right way to fit a heater control cable

Last post by steveo9007 « 24 May 2019, 20:04
Replies: 19
by handsmann » 18 Aug 2015, 06:34
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This post was originally in Other Matters but it seems like no-one saw it there.

I have looked on the wiki and archive and I've not found what I...
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Last post by steveo9007
24 May 2019, 20:04
Mysterious dashboard lights

Last post by Richardspain « 24 May 2019, 19:11
Replies: 3
by Richardspain » 24 May 2019, 18:09

I'm a newbie T25 owner and just getting to know our new van ... However I can't seem to work out what some dashboard lights do ... I have a random...

3 Replies

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Last post by Richardspain
24 May 2019, 19:11
Leisure Panel

Last post by steveo9007 « 23 May 2019, 17:00
Replies: 2
by steveo9007 » 22 May 2019, 21:16

Just purchased a T25 campervan, 1985 model and have been trying to get info on this panel you see in the pic, i am aware its for the leisure stuff...

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Last post by steveo9007
23 May 2019, 17:00
starter problem solved?

Last post by shrig1969 « 23 May 2019, 01:36
Replies: 4
by shrig1969 » 22 May 2019, 06:16

Could this have been the cause of my intermittent starting problems?
Why I would have to tap the starter motor with a hammer?
Untitled by , on...

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Last post by shrig1969
23 May 2019, 01:36
2.1 WBX Wimpish radiator fan?

Last post by Mr Bean « 22 May 2019, 21:11

by Mr Bean » 22 May 2019, 21:11

Gently running in freshly rebuilt engine and temp gauge is bang on center during normal driving but gets too high for my liking in slow traffic...

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Last post by Mr Bean
22 May 2019, 21:11
Ditching gas and going all electric

Last post by LeeME3 « 22 May 2019, 13:17
Replies: 4
by GreenBlood » 12 May 2019, 07:58

Hi peeps,
I had a large motorhome which I fitted 3x120w solar panels and 3 110ah leisure batteries. It was very good and I’m wondering about taking...

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Last post by LeeME3
22 May 2019, 13:17

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