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Clueless

Last post by Crisnsatch « 28 Jan 2019, 18:54
Replies: 33
by Crisnsatch » 23 Jan 2019, 10:19
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Hi all, 1984 1.9 water-cooled petrol auto. Had the van since August. Flew through mot in November but now probs. Apart from leak (planning on new rad...
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Last post by Crisnsatch
28 Jan 2019, 18:54
No indicators, wipers, horn, blower

Last post by bigherb « 27 Jan 2019, 19:27
Replies: 8
by Cyprus dave » 24 Jan 2019, 11:26

Transporter 1985 (12 Fuses)
Indicators, wipers, horn, blower all not working.
Lights are working, and van starts up OK. Fairly new battery....

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Last post by bigherb
27 Jan 2019, 19:27
GPS speedo - Arduino?

Last post by ash1293 « 27 Jan 2019, 07:38
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by ash1293 » 31 Oct 2018, 16:43
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Having changed to a passat B2 steering wheel I have the usual 'can't see speedo' dilema.
While not a huge problem it did get me thinking to the...
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Last post by ash1293
27 Jan 2019, 07:38
Aux Pump Temp Switch location 1.6jx

Last post by robobobo « 26 Jan 2019, 15:20
Replies: 9
by robobobo » 23 Jan 2019, 22:55

Hello 80-90ers
My aux water pump was knackered and had been for some time. When I fit the new one it is a good pump but the switch is not activating...

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Last post by robobobo
26 Jan 2019, 15:20
Rear light cluster wire diagram.

Last post by AEMCK « 20 Jan 2019, 17:42
Replies: 2
by AEMCK » 19 Jan 2019, 22:06

Hi

Basicaly, ive bought a t25 1.9 dg 1989. The wiring is a complete mess. I thought the rear is a good place to start.

Anyways ive pulled out the...

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Last post by AEMCK
20 Jan 2019, 17:42
'Leisure' battery flavour of the month

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Jan 2019, 17:15
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by Michael4 » 29 Dec 2018, 13:33

Have looked back over old topics but I'm after an update.

What is the current favourite for a good value 175mm high leisure battery?

Will be going...

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Last post by kevtherev
17 Jan 2019, 17:15
Head Light type

Last post by silverbullet « 14 Jan 2019, 21:17
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by Fully Loaded Cali' » 25 Jan 2015, 13:57
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Currently restoring my '84 westy and will be fitting new headlamps as mine are stone chipped. I have some spare lamps, but these have a metal...
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Last post by silverbullet
14 Jan 2019, 21:17
Airtop 2000 blows fuses

Last post by nobbyfox « 13 Jan 2019, 19:56
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by nobbyfox » 06 Jan 2019, 15:08

Afternoon,
Hope someone can help.
My Airtop 2000 diesel version has now decide to blow fuses. Not the main 25amp near the black control box but my 15...

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Last post by nobbyfox
13 Jan 2019, 19:56
Dashboard lights - mixed bag of working and not..

Last post by 3cylinders « 12 Jan 2019, 13:00
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by adrianbutter » 08 Jan 2019, 15:20

Dashboard lights....
I have an odd set of working and non working dashboard warning lights - can anyone help to spot what might be the common issue?...

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Last post by 3cylinders
12 Jan 2019, 13:00
Starter motor spins but does not engage

Last post by R0B « 09 Jan 2019, 22:27
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by Michael4 » 06 Jan 2019, 11:42

My starter motor spins but does not engage on first try when stone cold. Second attempt all OK. At all other times it is fine, engages first time and...

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Last post by R0B
09 Jan 2019, 22:27
Foglight rocker switch wiring?

Last post by bernard1973 « 06 Jan 2019, 15:55
Replies: 19
by bernard1973 » 31 Dec 2018, 16:31
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The van has just been for it's MOT (Halfords!) and it only failed on the foglight. I checked the bulb and it's working ok, but when I've took...
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Last post by bernard1973
06 Jan 2019, 15:55
Dash Oil Pressure Faintly Lit

Last post by bmouthboyo « 29 Dec 2018, 19:59
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by bmouthboyo » 29 Dec 2018, 10:44

Hi guys,

I recently replaced my dash ribbon with the excellent kit that Chris sells on here.

I have noticed I have a faint glow from my oil...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
29 Dec 2018, 19:59
T25 headlight! Fog light and hazard switch illumination

Last post by mshaw1980 « 26 Dec 2018, 20:55
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by mshaw1980 » 26 Dec 2018, 15:04

Hello

Just wondered if when you turn on the ignition or headlights if the switches are supposed to light up? When I activate the actual switch...

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Last post by mshaw1980
26 Dec 2018, 20:55
Wiring diagram '85/86 Devon Moonraker leisure circuit

Last post by Michael4 « 24 Dec 2018, 10:57

by Michael4 » 24 Dec 2018, 10:57

Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the 'leisure' side of an 85/86 Devon Moonraker? This is the one with the Devon branded mains hookup and switch...

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Last post by Michael4
24 Dec 2018, 10:57
Reversing lights

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 24 Dec 2018, 08:02
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by Titus A Duxass » 23 Dec 2018, 11:02

In the photo you can see the black/blue wire that isn't connected to anything. That's the power free to the reversing lights.
On my other T3 (a...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
24 Dec 2018, 08:02
Opps, I've just fried my ecu (AHU tdi}

Last post by bobby-gg « 21 Dec 2018, 13:45

by bobby-gg » 21 Dec 2018, 13:45

Been working on the van this morning and forgot to plug in the plug for the maf sensor

Van started fine but quickly went in limp mode, flashing glow...

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Last post by bobby-gg
21 Dec 2018, 13:45
Driver side rear indicator not working

Last post by pjlevs « 10 Dec 2018, 16:37
Replies: 4
by pjlevs » 09 Dec 2018, 13:21

Hi all,

I've been having problems with my driver side (RHD) rear indicator, and I just cannot seem to track down the problem.

The problem is that...

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Last post by pjlevs
10 Dec 2018, 16:37
dual vacuum distributor2.1 DJ auto

Last post by itchyfeet « 10 Dec 2018, 09:00
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by ceetee25 » 08 Dec 2018, 14:27

these as a whole unit are rare so as a spare, can i buy a single vac unit dizzy and put a new dual vac unit on it?
All the new distributors...

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Last post by itchyfeet
10 Dec 2018, 09:00
Air blower fan - Haven't used in a while any pre prep?

Last post by nesty « 09 Dec 2018, 12:16
Replies: 3
by nesty » 08 Dec 2018, 22:03

Now winter is approaching, I have recently thought I haven't used my air blower for quite a while now. It was working ok when last used. Is there any...

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Last post by nesty
09 Dec 2018, 12:16
Vag parts number

Last post by mek « 07 Dec 2018, 19:41
Replies: 6
by mek » 05 Dec 2018, 20:53

Hello
Can any tell me the vag. parts number of the relay with white cross. from 81- mod Aircooled t25. I dont have the relay any more. Frode

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Last post by mek
07 Dec 2018, 19:41
fuel and temperature gauges fail with headlights on

Last post by Luftmensch « 02 Dec 2018, 09:38
Replies: 32
by Luftmensch » 30 Oct 2018, 00:17
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Dear forum,
I'm a new owner of a 1983 T25 with a short circuit issue. When I have the headlights on the fuel gauge and the temp gauge cut out (fuel...
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Last post by Luftmensch
02 Dec 2018, 09:38
Front windscreen wipers stopped working

Last post by ChrisTriple « 29 Nov 2018, 19:28
Replies: 4
by ChrisTriple » 25 Nov 2018, 19:40

Hi All

My windscreen wipers have stopped working, I’ve cleaned my earth crowns but nothing.
Everything else seems to work fine, i thought maybe its...

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Last post by ChrisTriple
29 Nov 2018, 19:28
Improving Bodywork Earth

Last post by RogerT « 29 Nov 2018, 11:27
Replies: 13
by Mark S » 05 Jun 2018, 13:42

Ran a Ring Voltmeter connected to cigar lighter and watched the Voltage over a longish journey. Was disappointed to only get 13.5V (this did not vary...

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Last post by RogerT
29 Nov 2018, 11:27
Alternator problem

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 28 Nov 2018, 10:51
Replies: 7
by PhilXXJ » 12 Nov 2018, 13:50

Not sure wether my alternator has packed up .. I fitted a new water pump to my 1.9 td a week or so ago so had to remove the alternator for access....

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
28 Nov 2018, 10:51
Replacing the leisure battery charger (1990 Joker)

Last post by irishkeet « 27 Nov 2018, 20:59
Replies: 6
by Martino » 07 Jul 2018, 13:27

Hi
Does anyone have any advice on replacing the internal leisure battery charger on a 1990 westy Joker with an alternative?
Is it possible to just...

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Last post by irishkeet
27 Nov 2018, 20:59
Car stereo dual power feed

Last post by Gordo89 « 25 Nov 2018, 20:43
Replies: 20
by MagicWagon » 05 Mar 2016, 09:43
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I am fitting a new stereo to my wagon and was thinking of running the power feed via a 2 way switch so I can choose whether it is fed from the...
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Last post by Gordo89
25 Nov 2018, 20:43
Starter Battery recommendations

Last post by Ant-t « 18 Nov 2018, 08:41
Replies: 8
by shaky » 31 Oct 2018, 15:20

I am sure there was a thread on starter batteries but searches and looking at the Wiki has drawn a blank so I'm asking here.

Need to replace my...

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Last post by Ant-t
18 Nov 2018, 08:41
Solar panel recommendations

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 15 Nov 2018, 20:43
Replies: 24
by paperhouselad » 03 Sep 2018, 18:44
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As the title suggests after something to keep the leisure battery topped up for the propex and lights, fridge uses gas. I Like the idea of the remote...
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Last post by bigbadbob76
15 Nov 2018, 20:43
Propex 1600 on 1991 T25..Help please

Last post by nesty « 15 Nov 2018, 19:31
Replies: 7
by stevewmmaine » 11 Nov 2018, 11:53

Could do with a bit of advice with this... think the fan is faulty(been in van since new!)...it will run,a bit erratically with a nudge.well poking a...

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Last post by nesty
15 Nov 2018, 19:31
Fog Lamp mystery and video

Last post by bigherb « 14 Nov 2018, 20:34
Replies: 1
by JohnDee » 14 Nov 2018, 18:58

Hi Guys
Am I only supposed to have 1 rear fog lamp on my 1990 transporter based camper? Check out my video to see why I am asking :oops:
onclick=...

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Last post by bigherb
14 Nov 2018, 20:34
Horn not working. How is steering column earthed ?

Last post by MagicWagon « 10 Nov 2018, 14:21
Replies: 2
by MagicWagon » 10 Nov 2018, 10:49

The horn on my 1981 Aircooled Autosleeper has stopped working.
I ruled out fuse and horn itself because I took the steering wheel off and connected a...

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Last post by MagicWagon
10 Nov 2018, 14:21
New Radio fitting Help please!

Last post by 937carrera « 09 Nov 2018, 12:03
Replies: 7
by T25 Newbie » 31 Oct 2018, 14:34

Hi

I have just fitted a new mechless radio and all works.

Only trouble is it won't turn off!
I think its because it's expecting to be wired into...

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Last post by 937carrera
09 Nov 2018, 12:03
Testing VSS Speed Signal

Last post by jacobh « 08 Nov 2018, 07:39
Replies: 2
by crazyhorse » 06 Nov 2018, 19:30

Hi folks,

My current installation of a cruise control is going south.

see onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; (mods sorry for starting...

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Last post by jacobh
08 Nov 2018, 07:39
Fuse box layout/list of fuses

Last post by MagicWagon « 06 Nov 2018, 14:54
Replies: 2
by MagicWagon » 05 Nov 2018, 15:48

Does anyone have a diagram of the fusebox or list of fuses/fuse ratings for a 1983 T25 Aircooled (continental type fuses) ?
Mine seems to have the...

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Last post by MagicWagon
06 Nov 2018, 14:54
2 probe coolant level sensor ?

Last post by matt brighton « 02 Nov 2018, 09:17
Replies: 4
by matt brighton » 02 Nov 2018, 06:37

Hi

How does this work ?

Having replaced my diesel with a petrol engine....

I now have a new expansion tank which has the 2 pin probes that sit in...

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Last post by matt brighton
02 Nov 2018, 09:17
Sticky speedo

Last post by RobH « 31 Oct 2018, 08:05

by RobH » 31 Oct 2018, 08:05

Anyone had and solved an issue with a sticky Speedo?
I have working odometer and trip counter, but sometimes my Speedo sticks at about 20mph,...

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Last post by RobH
31 Oct 2018, 08:05
Air cooled speedo repair...

Last post by itchyfeet « 30 Oct 2018, 12:33
Replies: 3
by sarran1955 » 29 Oct 2018, 17:49

Hello,

My odometer has never worked since my ownership of my 1980 CT van.. :roll:

But to be in conformity with the new VAST Euro regulations...

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Last post by itchyfeet
30 Oct 2018, 12:33
Leisure batteries pooped

Last post by bobajob67 « 29 Oct 2018, 20:34
Replies: 4
by Jim San » 29 Oct 2018, 14:55

Seems the batteries are struggling to hold any decent ooomph.

Had a run to Wales and back so should have had plenty of charge. Used heater once...

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Last post by bobajob67
29 Oct 2018, 20:34
Eberspacher fault codes

Last post by Winchweight « 27 Oct 2018, 22:59
Replies: 6
by Winchweight » 27 Oct 2018, 09:21

Hi,

We have had a recurring issue with our diesel Eber. It starts fine and runs up, getting nice and warm with plenty of oomph, but after 5 mins the...

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Last post by Winchweight
27 Oct 2018, 22:59
Aftermarket temp and oil - Subaru engine

Last post by matt brighton « 27 Oct 2018, 11:14

by matt brighton » 27 Oct 2018, 11:14

Hi

Anyone installed aftermarket water temp and oil pressure (or temperature) guages ? (Having successfully knackered the original one by attempting...

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Last post by matt brighton
27 Oct 2018, 11:14
Viper powerspark

Last post by shaky « 25 Oct 2018, 11:19
Replies: 1
by lodgey62 » 25 Oct 2018, 09:18

Has anyone tried one of the Viper powerspark ignition systems?

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Last post by shaky
25 Oct 2018, 11:19
What's this connector found behind radio ?

Last post by MagicWagon « 23 Oct 2018, 08:30
Replies: 2
by MagicWagon » 23 Oct 2018, 06:47

I'm currently in the process of wiring in a new stereo in my 1983 Aircooled devon and found this connector loose behind the dash.
Can't seem to...

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Last post by MagicWagon
23 Oct 2018, 08:30
Headlight upgrade

Last post by Dobble « 22 Oct 2018, 15:26
Replies: 2
by AngeloEvs » 22 Oct 2018, 14:25

Checked the WIKI regards improving the headlghts efficiency and options regards relay placement, I have the twin square headlghts and have yet to...

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Last post by Dobble
22 Oct 2018, 15:26
Pics of back of stock rev counter petrol/diesel wanted

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 22 Oct 2018, 14:58
Replies: 6
by CovKid » 19 Jun 2018, 15:13

As above. Anyone have a stock rev counter they could take pic of the back? Need photos for both petrol model and diesel but if you've got either it...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
22 Oct 2018, 14:58
Headlamp main beam indications reversed?

Last post by Timburrows « 20 Oct 2018, 22:39
Replies: 2
by Winchweight » 20 Oct 2018, 09:16

Hi,

I fitted a pair of auxiliary headlights last weekend using existing wiring that worked fine with the old lamps that were there. I connected them...

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Last post by Timburrows
20 Oct 2018, 22:39
Hi i need some help to identify this middle bottom. Can anyo

Last post by 937carrera « 19 Oct 2018, 13:23
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by Davidlsalves » 19 Oct 2018, 07:41

Enviado do meu iPhone usando o Tapatalk

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Last post by 937carrera
19 Oct 2018, 13:23
Solar Panel setup question

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 19 Oct 2018, 08:04
Replies: 30
by Cruz » 30 Apr 2018, 23:01
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I've got a leisure battery fitted and it charges using a Merlin 140amp VSR relay.
I now have a 150w solar panel fitted to keep the battery topped up...
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Last post by bigbadbob76
19 Oct 2018, 08:04
hella style rear lights

Last post by chewbacca « 18 Oct 2018, 22:48
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by Davidb0208 » 11 Oct 2018, 22:33

Hi all
I have hella style lights but, upon opening there are no reflectors. Nada, none, nought, just black plastic which is great for absorbing light...

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Last post by chewbacca
18 Oct 2018, 22:48
reversing lights

Last post by ash1293 « 16 Oct 2018, 07:07
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by carthago ian » 15 Oct 2018, 11:48

Hi all : My reversing lights have stopped working , before I tackle this has any one got some pointers to save me starting from scratch :?:

Cheers

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Last post by ash1293
16 Oct 2018, 07:07
Electric fuel pump permanently running

Last post by MagicWagon « 13 Oct 2018, 17:13
Replies: 10
by MagicWagon » 25 Sep 2018, 07:42

Gradually going through the list of issues I want to address on my new camper. (83 Aircooled devon)
A PO has replaced the mechanical fuel pump with...

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13 Oct 2018, 17:13

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