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Earth issue? dull oil light random when driving fixed	Shinnster	08 Aug 2026, 22:51	4 times this week	Electrical & Instrumentation
ignition barrel removal (1984 Holdworth conversion/ petrol 1.9 engine	gutmeg	09 Aug 2026, 21:37	2 times this week	Electrical & Instrumentation

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Engine wiring, wires from coil to the carbs etc

Last post by diesel11 « 21 May 2019, 04:07
Replies: 33
by diesel11 » 19 May 2019, 12:55
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Hey all, trying to swap my dvac dizzy for an accuspark one, to connected the red wire to the positive terminal on the coil and the black to the...
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Last post by diesel11
21 May 2019, 04:07
Heater control knob, or lack of..

Last post by bigherb « 20 May 2019, 06:46
Replies: 3
by asterix_the_gaul » 20 May 2019, 05:41

Please forgive my ignorance, picked up my 1981 Autohomes Kamper with the 2l Aircooled engine a couple of weeks ago and no blow/heat from heater...

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Last post by bigherb
20 May 2019, 06:46
TDC Sensor Removal (CU Engine)

Last post by Andyroo « 19 May 2019, 18:09
Replies: 5
by Andyroo » 18 May 2019, 12:16

Hoping this is a simple one...

Has anyone removed the TDC electrical sensor from the crankcase on an Aircooled 2ltr CU engine before?
Case is...

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Last post by Andyroo
19 May 2019, 18:09
Speedo not working

Last post by HW182 « 17 May 2019, 08:24
Replies: 3
by HW182 » 13 May 2019, 07:48

Good morning all,

Today i drove my 1.6 T25 and half way into my journey, the speedo stopped working. When driving, it now bounces between 0 and 20...

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Last post by HW182
17 May 2019, 08:24
ignition lead set

Last post by Cobra88 « 17 May 2019, 08:05
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by dave lfc » 17 May 2019, 07:57

hi everyone was wondering which are the best ht/ignition lead set to get today pick up or do overnight delivery.1.9 dg petrol engine 1988...

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Last post by Cobra88
17 May 2019, 08:05
Charging batteries

Last post by pan-al « 12 May 2019, 18:48
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by pan-al » 12 May 2019, 17:27

Question when hooked up does main battery and leisure battery get charged.i have a fully equipped auto sleeper with zig . Thanks Pan-al.

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Last post by pan-al
12 May 2019, 18:48
Fitting Golf steering wheel issues

Last post by mfw3670 « 12 May 2019, 13:29
Replies: 8
by Just_Kitt » 30 Apr 2019, 17:28

I am trying to fit a Golf Mk1 steering wheel as I have seen it done many times. I have tried to follow the instructions in this thread - onclick=...

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Last post by mfw3670
12 May 2019, 13:29
Ignition amplifier

Last post by bigherb « 09 May 2019, 18:48
Replies: 5
by sarahandthebear » 04 May 2019, 17:39

We have a 1984 1.9 early dg and we are looking for a new ignition amplifier is this the correct one for our van. I don't want to buy the wrong one...

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Last post by bigherb
09 May 2019, 18:48
WBX Alternator Exciter feed.

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 09 May 2019, 15:31
Replies: 3
by Titus A Duxass » 30 Apr 2019, 08:52

Folks,
I need to connect the alternator exciter lead to my ADY alternator.
At present I do not have the red light charge light and the alternator...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
09 May 2019, 15:31
No leisure battery?

Last post by 937carrera « 06 May 2019, 12:44
Replies: 7
by Mrs8925 » 05 May 2019, 15:53

Hi all,

Bought ourselves a 1988 Autosleeper Trooper on Wednesday and have been unable to get interior lights/electrics working. Had a look at the...

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Last post by 937carrera
06 May 2019, 12:44
vw lupo diagnostic scanner

Last post by 937carrera « 25 May 2019, 09:15
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by dave lfc » 05 May 2019, 14:21
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hi everyone my son has a vw lupo 1.0l petrol 2000 model,anyway car would just start then cut out instantly.the epc dash light has come on so was...
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Last post by 937carrera
25 May 2019, 09:15
Light switch problem

Last post by rollercoaster « 04 May 2019, 11:08
Replies: 5
by rollercoaster » 02 May 2019, 21:28

Yes I am asking a lot of questions lately,
and electrics I find difficult.
So recently my TriStar came back to me after lots of work including dash...

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Last post by rollercoaster
04 May 2019, 11:08
white fuse box block connector 1.9 petrol engine

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 03 May 2019, 13:45
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by dave lfc » 03 May 2019, 12:10

hi one of my connections in my white block collector is burnt out and is causing ignition issues not starting.can i buy a complete connection with...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
03 May 2019, 13:45
Green earths behind the rear light?

Last post by rollercoaster « 02 May 2019, 21:11
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by rollercoaster » 28 Apr 2019, 17:46

Excuse me for asking a maybe obvious question..

My trailer plugs are due for renewal, I am working through the system,
as (oddly enough!) the...

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Last post by rollercoaster
02 May 2019, 21:11
Rubber bung behind the bulb, need one its missing

Last post by rollercoaster « 02 May 2019, 20:30
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by rollercoaster » 27 Apr 2019, 20:26

Its for a square hella headlight but it might be the same on round.
Anyone help out on where to order replacements from please?

I finally got round...

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Last post by rollercoaster
02 May 2019, 20:30
Leisure battery drain ?

Last post by Tinium « 30 Apr 2019, 14:32
Replies: 12
by Bison535 » 29 Mar 2019, 09:49

My Leisure Battery drops its voltage slowly when parked up for a few days. Its a fairly new battery so is not suspect. Fridge is off and no known...

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Last post by Tinium
30 Apr 2019, 14:32
Correct Spark Plug, HT Lead, Distributor Cap Combo!

Last post by bigherb « 29 Apr 2019, 20:34
Replies: 3
by JamesB » 11 Apr 2019, 19:00

I have been trying to sort a miss fire out - so far i have replaced the distributor cap and rotor arm successfully in that the van still starts but i...

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Last post by bigherb
29 Apr 2019, 20:34
Single din Head unit in T25

Last post by Ray « 28 Apr 2019, 21:20
Replies: 5
by Adsuk » 26 Apr 2019, 17:15

Hi has anyone fitted a Single din Head unit in there van

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Last post by Ray
28 Apr 2019, 21:20
Westy fridge

Last post by Burtybassett « 26 Apr 2019, 20:12
Replies: 10
by quagmire » 19 Apr 2019, 09:10

Hi guys. Can anyone point me in the right direction to a 12v relay for the Electrolux rm182a fridge please? Looked on various sites but can't find a...

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Last post by Burtybassett
26 Apr 2019, 20:12
Night Heater Identification, help please

Last post by jjT25 « 26 Apr 2019, 05:14
Replies: 6
by jjT25 » 22 Mar 2019, 11:56

Hiya :)
it's the first time I've ever posted on a forum so I'm hoping it's in the right place, apologies if not.

My night heater starts fine but...

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Last post by jjT25
26 Apr 2019, 05:14
Linking leisure battery to power cab lights, stereo etc

Last post by 937carrera « 26 Apr 2019, 04:26
Replies: 6
by rollercoaster » 23 Apr 2019, 20:40

Recently got a leisure battery on a split charge, in my DOKA.
I read somewhere once how to feed a wire into somewhere in the fusebox..
so that using...

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Last post by 937carrera
26 Apr 2019, 04:26
Location of aux water pump relay

Last post by Franciscus « 23 Apr 2019, 17:28
Replies: 5
by Franciscus » 23 Apr 2019, 08:40

(1991 1.6 JX TD Syncro - my first posting on this forum, hi, folks :-) )

After having suffered a damaged turbo due to me having disconnected the aux...

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Last post by Franciscus
23 Apr 2019, 17:28
Central door locking loom

Last post by silverbullet « 23 Apr 2019, 13:12
Replies: 3
by silverbullet » 23 Apr 2019, 12:01

Adding a second slider to a rhd loom. What gauge wires to use?
1mm or 1.5mm?

Sent from my S60 using Tapatalk

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Last post by silverbullet
23 Apr 2019, 13:12
Ignition coil

Last post by kevtherev « 23 Apr 2019, 08:06
Replies: 3
by sarahandthebear » 22 Apr 2019, 11:22

Trying to find a replacement ignition coil, we have a 1984 westie 1.9 dg with a green sticker coil. Brickwerks have none in stock but found one on...

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Last post by kevtherev
23 Apr 2019, 08:06
Wiper wiring

Last post by 100leelee « 22 Apr 2019, 18:54

by 100leelee » 22 Apr 2019, 18:54

Found out today that the wipers on my van work irrespective of the ignition switch position...!!!!!
Gotta love the p.o and their expertise at...

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Last post by 100leelee
22 Apr 2019, 18:54
Wiring Diagram 85 model DG Auto Starter trigger

Last post by Cobra88 « 22 Apr 2019, 13:01
Replies: 2
by Cobra88 » 22 Apr 2019, 11:03

Hi Guys

Im getting an intermittent start failure on my 1984 (85 Model) DG Auto

Happened again on way back from Wales

to save shorting the starter...

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Last post by Cobra88
22 Apr 2019, 13:01
Carb wiring. Is this right

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 17 Apr 2019, 21:30
Replies: 3
by Sir Brixalot » 17 Apr 2019, 17:01

First go at tapatalk. Looks like I need practice. Anyway does the wiring look right bearing in mind its dual fuel. I've looked at Kev's post on this...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
17 Apr 2019, 21:30
Dash PCB options?

Last post by bruce3927 « 15 Apr 2019, 06:55
Replies: 5
by bruce3927 » 06 Mar 2019, 08:44

I need to replace my pcb and have been looking at the cluster master kit from campervan culture as well as the gowesty PCB.
One is half the price of...

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Last post by bruce3927
15 Apr 2019, 06:55
Dash lights....hopefully stupid question

Last post by Ant-t « 14 Apr 2019, 21:53
Replies: 5
by randamonia » 17 Aug 2016, 22:07

So suddenly lost my dash lights. Fuse is ok. Checked all the bulbs and found one is blown. I can't believe this would be the case but just to check...

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Last post by Ant-t
14 Apr 2019, 21:53
resistor damage

Last post by shrig1969 « 14 Apr 2019, 15:59

by shrig1969 » 14 Apr 2019, 15:59

Evening everyone,
Been a long long time since I have posted anything on here(moved house,county and job) but I have continually used all your...

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Last post by shrig1969
14 Apr 2019, 15:59
Trouble finding the right alternator...

Last post by Wilso « 14 Apr 2019, 07:30
Replies: 4
by Wilso » 13 Apr 2019, 23:19

Hey guys,

I'm having trouble trying to find the right alternator to replace mine as my bearings are going and I want to buy one with a warranty. I...

4 Replies

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Last post by Wilso
14 Apr 2019, 07:30
14 pin connection

Last post by 100leelee « 13 Apr 2019, 15:47

by 100leelee » 13 Apr 2019, 15:47

Hi
As per usual... even the simplest of jobs turns into a much larger problem..!
After replacing the heater blower motor..
Putting dash back in. Go...

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Last post by 100leelee
13 Apr 2019, 15:47
What type of cable is this?!

Last post by mariner « 13 Apr 2019, 08:30
Replies: 2
by mariner » 12 Apr 2019, 19:24

Hi all. Any idea what type of cable this is? Runs from a cable that goes to the back of the stereo to an amp. It’s been damaged and I need to replace...

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Last post by mariner
13 Apr 2019, 08:30
late clocks into early T25 DOPS delete?

Last post by Cobra88 « 12 Apr 2019, 17:47
Replies: 12
by Cobra88 » 06 Apr 2019, 13:22

Hi Guys

A while ago I fitted later clocks into my 84 DG

I now have the buzzer of doom board in my speedo and flashing oil light

but only have a...

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Last post by Cobra88
12 Apr 2019, 17:47
Oil Pressure / Temperature Gauge Retro Fit? 1988 1.9 Petrol

Last post by triumph2.5pi « 10 Apr 2019, 14:40
Replies: 4
by triumph2.5pi » 09 Apr 2019, 13:05

Hi all
My low oil pressure buzzer keeps going off seemingly haphazardly recently on my '88 1.8 petrol Autosleeper, so I'd like have that disabled and...

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Last post by triumph2.5pi
10 Apr 2019, 14:40
Ignition Lock Barrel

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 07 Apr 2019, 11:51
Replies: 1
by Oilline » 07 Apr 2019, 11:01

Is the T25 ignition lock barrel the same as any other VW's of the same era ie. Golf Mk 2? and are they interchangeable ? I cant find a new part...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
07 Apr 2019, 11:51
T25 1.9 petrol ignition module

Last post by Olderisbetter « 04 Apr 2019, 11:13
Replies: 15
by Olderisbetter » 25 Mar 2019, 20:24
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Today we tried to get a 1.9 water cooled from a T25 running outside of the vehicle to test, It turns over and does all the right things but we have...
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Last post by Olderisbetter
04 Apr 2019, 11:13
Westfalia Club Joker 1985 leisure fuses

Last post by dunxd « 04 Apr 2019, 10:36
Replies: 13
by dunxd » 25 Jun 2018, 14:48

The fridge, heater, water pump and control panel lights in our Westy have been rather unreliable in the few years we've had it. At some point in its...

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Last post by dunxd
04 Apr 2019, 10:36
RPM in Road Speed

Last post by Ian Hulley « 04 Apr 2019, 09:17
Replies: 7
by chriscburgess » 28 Mar 2019, 13:18

1.9dg 5 speed

my speedo cable has just broken and I am going away tomorrow in the van. Does anyone know if there is a chart somewhere which...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
04 Apr 2019, 09:17
Earth on aerial

Last post by Mocki « 04 Apr 2019, 07:11
Replies: 5
by Ian and Lins » 03 Apr 2019, 10:13

I have had a dig around on the web but can't really find an explanation. Does an aerial need to be earthed? I know it has the little 'cage' around...

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Last post by Mocki
04 Apr 2019, 07:11
Any recommendations for a new starter battery?

Last post by Mocki « 04 Apr 2019, 06:19
Replies: 3
by marandali » 03 Apr 2019, 20:05

Hi All,

I know this isn't a very technical question but I need to buy a new starter battery and wondered if anyone had an opinion on what would be...

3 Replies

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Last post by Mocki
04 Apr 2019, 06:19
1.9 DG miss fire

Last post by T25Convert « 31 Mar 2019, 22:21
Replies: 22
by T25Convert » 13 Dec 2018, 09:10
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Vans got a bit of a stutter.

Started with the basics (plugs, leads, cap and rotor arm) but no change. It also has a new ignition amplifier fitted...
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Last post by T25Convert
31 Mar 2019, 22:21
Durite Smart Relay Fuse blows on start

Last post by bigherb « 30 Mar 2019, 08:34
Replies: 5
by Titus A Duxass » 29 Mar 2019, 13:30

As the title says.
My Durite smart relay blows the 30 amp fuse when I start the engine.
Something tells me that the smart relay is not isolating the...

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Last post by bigherb
30 Mar 2019, 08:34
Using fuel pump feed to trigger leisure battery charge relay

Last post by MagicWagon « 28 Mar 2019, 14:53
Replies: 8
by MagicWagon » 21 Mar 2019, 13:36

For reasons too boring to go into, I'm thinking of changing the way charging of my leisure battery is initiated when driving.
Currently I have a...

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Last post by MagicWagon
28 Mar 2019, 14:53
Replacing Starter Cable - Trouble routing over fuel tank

Last post by bigherb « 23 Mar 2019, 17:39
Replies: 49
by MidLifeCrisis » 04 Feb 2015, 20:51
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Hi - I'm trying to replace the starter cable between battery and starter (the big thick one).
I've removed the old one - and even had the forethought...
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Last post by bigherb
23 Mar 2019, 17:39
Windscreen Pump - now blowing the fuse- NOW FIXED

Last post by bertnuggit « 21 Mar 2019, 17:44
Replies: 5
by bertnuggit » 08 Feb 2019, 18:40

How you can stretch the windscreen water hose to fit onto a new pump?

I tried last week, in cold weather which didn't help...I tried soaking the...

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Last post by bertnuggit
21 Mar 2019, 17:44
Coolant light

Last post by Ray « 21 Mar 2019, 17:01
Replies: 3
by Ray » 17 Mar 2019, 19:38

suddenly noticed the coolant light is not flashing on startup. The temp gauge is working OK and the fuel gauge too. Could it be relay 43 or Led gone?...

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Last post by Ray
21 Mar 2019, 17:01
Headlight issue

Last post by stuwhitfeild « 21 Mar 2019, 14:51
Replies: 7
by stuwhitfeild » 19 Mar 2019, 19:20

Hi!

1.9 auto DG engine Caravelle 1987 problem...

When I switch on the headlights the blue full beam teller comes on but no headlights.

Rear...

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Last post by stuwhitfeild
21 Mar 2019, 14:51
Voltage drop

Last post by JonathanR « 21 Mar 2019, 14:23
Replies: 5
by JonathanR » 20 Mar 2019, 09:53

Another electrickery question as this would not be my chosen subject!

I have fitted 5 small led lights (see pic below) inside the van under the...

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Last post by JonathanR
21 Mar 2019, 14:23
Propex Heater Control unit

Last post by JonathanR « 20 Mar 2019, 09:23
Replies: 5
by JonathanR » 19 Mar 2019, 13:53

I need to remove my heater control. But can’t work out how. It looks as though the dial has to be removed first but it does not pull off. Can’t see...

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Last post by JonathanR
20 Mar 2019, 09:23

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