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Trigger wire what size wire and crimp

Last post by Alzey « 06 Sep 2018, 13:52
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by Alzey » 04 Sep 2018, 11:40

The female crimp on the red and black trigger wire is on its last legs and maybe the problem I currently have with the click click click click and...

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Last post by Alzey
06 Sep 2018, 13:52
Ign lead metal Shrouds

Last post by ajsimmo « 05 Sep 2018, 21:11
Replies: 8
by R0B » 05 Sep 2018, 15:16

Andrew Campershack told me he always removes these as they are more trouble than they are worth. I cannot remember the reason, as it was a few years...

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Last post by ajsimmo
05 Sep 2018, 21:11
Central Locking?

Last post by what2do « 05 Sep 2018, 19:53
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by mister scoops » 02 Sep 2018, 12:18

Should a 1991 Vanagon GL Westie have central locking fitted?
It feels and sounds as if I'm acting against an actuator when locking the passenger...

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Last post by what2do
05 Sep 2018, 19:53
'Urban Camper' from East Dulwich - electrics??

Last post by Just_Kitt « 04 Sep 2018, 17:52
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by Just_Kitt » 28 Aug 2018, 22:25

Hello all, maybe a long shot but who knows!

I own a so called 'urban camper' which was fitted out by East Dulwich Campers (now long gone) way before...

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Last post by Just_Kitt
04 Sep 2018, 17:52
Fuse box.. has broken fuse holder .,. Best option

Last post by multisi « 01 Sep 2018, 13:07
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by biker1981 » 31 Aug 2018, 19:01

Hi

I have a holdsworth that is is in really good condition I have been restoring it sypithetically as it was laid up for 10 years.

On the the final...

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Last post by multisi
01 Sep 2018, 13:07
Mystery ltem Found Behind Stereo. See Photo

Last post by maxstu « 31 Aug 2018, 06:55
Replies: 6
by maxstu » 28 Aug 2018, 07:52

What is it and what's it do please? Looks like another wire came out the side.
Regards
Stuart

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Last post by maxstu
31 Aug 2018, 06:55
Over charging/high ouput from alt

Last post by Toc « 30 Aug 2018, 16:12
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by Toc » 23 Aug 2018, 17:09

Hi Folks

I have a problem with an overcharging alternator, it's outputting 16v while driving, my normal output is 14 up to 14.5.
The Battery...

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Last post by Toc
30 Aug 2018, 16:12
Third brake light

Last post by CovKid « 29 Aug 2018, 18:38
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by JackE » 29 Aug 2018, 11:26

I had a quick search to see if there was a guide for fitting a third brake light I was just wondering if anyone has any tips. There is this guide to...

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Last post by CovKid
29 Aug 2018, 18:38
No interior lights working

Last post by bkandj « 28 Aug 2018, 10:48
Replies: 12
by bkandj » 25 Aug 2018, 22:03

First of all, I have very little knowledge of how the electrics work in my van.

The interior lights aren't working. I've had the leisure battery on...

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Last post by bkandj
28 Aug 2018, 10:48
T25 Holdsworth Camper Fridge Fascia Toggle Switch

Last post by toolsntat « 26 Aug 2018, 13:45
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by grahamp » 25 Aug 2018, 18:14

Mine - toggles no more!!! Has anyone any suggestions as to how to replace it without having to remove the complete fascia!! Surely Holdsworth would...

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Last post by toolsntat
26 Aug 2018, 13:45
Switched Live Good Practice

Last post by 937carrera « 25 Aug 2018, 20:28
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by bmouthboyo » 24 Aug 2018, 22:29

I am finding I keep having to hunt for switched lives. So far I need it for:

- Radio
- Tachometer
- Guages
- PAS

And now I need one for immobiliser...

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Last post by 937carrera
25 Aug 2018, 20:28
Which Distributor for a CU Engine

Last post by treblezero « 23 Aug 2018, 12:00
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by Enternent » 09 Oct 2016, 19:59

I have a two ltr CU petrol, idle ignition stabilisation unit and a Bosch Dual Vacuum Dual Advance Hall impulse distributor with a worn shaft...

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Last post by treblezero
23 Aug 2018, 12:00
Repairing Westfalia Battery Charger

Last post by si macc « 23 Aug 2018, 10:36
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by si macc » 23 Aug 2018, 08:05

I've got a faulty westy battery charger, no output at all. I have already upgraded the van with a modern charger but as I'm not the kind of person...

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Last post by si macc
23 Aug 2018, 10:36
Heater controls and air box

Last post by adie89 « 19 Aug 2018, 13:48
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by Smcknighty » 18 Aug 2018, 20:09

Hi - I have a 82 westy that has the middle walkway rear heater function so you can send the heat to the rear.

Control looks like this

The cable...

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Last post by adie89
19 Aug 2018, 13:48
Row of blanks.

Last post by adie89 « 17 Aug 2018, 18:39
Replies: 12
by kevtherev » 22 Jul 2018, 07:05

What was the row of blanks for under the existing warning lamp array?

I'm considering doing a CJH on this and using it for good informative...

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Last post by adie89
17 Aug 2018, 18:39
Coolant temperature gauge - flashing red light+needle swing

Last post by 937carrera « 16 Aug 2018, 11:09
Replies: 21
by nesty » 14 Aug 2018, 21:11
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Not sure if anyone can shed anylight on this.
One of the annoying things I find about my coolant temperature gauge is when the header tank get's...
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Last post by 937carrera
16 Aug 2018, 11:09
Electrical service - any suppliers?

Last post by animalmother90 « 15 Aug 2018, 12:45
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by animalmother90 » 15 Aug 2018, 10:46

Hi all,

Got a 1982 VW Westie Joker that's NOT been treated nicely. It's going through a full refurb at the moment, but I'd like to get an electrical...

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Last post by animalmother90
15 Aug 2018, 12:45
Starter motor earth route

Last post by 937carrera « 15 Aug 2018, 08:24
Replies: 8
by 937carrera » 14 Aug 2018, 09:18

Twice in the past few days I have seen postings referring to the oilite bush forming part of the electrical circuit for the starter motor.

That...

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Last post by 937carrera
15 Aug 2018, 08:24
Shift light.

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 14 Aug 2018, 14:25
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by bigbadbob76 » 08 Aug 2018, 10:08
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While doing my tacho and dash PCB upgrades I noticed that relay 4 position in a late fusebox has a tacho feed.
I wondered why until I realised the...
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Last post by bigbadbob76
14 Aug 2018, 14:25
Coolant temp gauge replacement (late petrol)

Last post by Cobra88 « 12 Aug 2018, 18:38
Replies: 118
by itchyfeet » 29 Jul 2018, 16:24
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Mine doesn't work on the pop top, never has, previous owner had a 52mm VDO temp gauge fitted and it appears to run off the original sender ( it looks...
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Last post by Cobra88
12 Aug 2018, 18:38
Odometer fix

Last post by clone123 « 11 Aug 2018, 19:14

by clone123 » 11 Aug 2018, 19:14

If your odometer and trip are not working try this cut a piece of card and put it in between the tumblers to take up the Slack from all the wear and...

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Last post by clone123
11 Aug 2018, 19:14
Alternator output

Last post by CovKid « 11 Aug 2018, 15:18
Replies: 9
by Ant-t » 08 Aug 2018, 19:05

I think my alternator is on the way out, I'm getting 13.5v at the battery but no increase when I rev the engine. Can anyone tell me what the output...

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Last post by CovKid
11 Aug 2018, 15:18
Fuel gauge not working properly

Last post by mgbman « 10 Aug 2018, 14:43
Replies: 7
by stupedals » 04 Jun 2018, 11:50

Hi all, hoping for some help.

My fuel gauge works until about 2/3 of a tank then the needle drops out of view. I've read a few posts about this but...

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Last post by mgbman
10 Aug 2018, 14:43
Square headlights !!

Last post by 300CE « 09 Aug 2018, 21:27
Replies: 3
by Hdog13 » 08 Aug 2018, 20:23

Hi all my T25 1.6td K reg has square headlights but not the ones you normally see on later models ! They are in a grill that has no place for a VW...

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Last post by 300CE
09 Aug 2018, 21:27
radiator fan

Last post by CovKid « 09 Aug 2018, 09:38
Replies: 5
by southernscouse » 08 Aug 2018, 15:55

hi got a 1986 1.9dg the rad fan will not come on when hot the fuse and earths are ok if i pull the plug on the sensor and jump two of the three...

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Last post by CovKid
09 Aug 2018, 09:38
RCCB Unit

Last post by JonathanR « 07 Aug 2018, 12:28
Replies: 8
by JonathanR » 01 Aug 2018, 14:34

Hi Peeps
Electrics not my strong point. Fridge just stopped working on mains. OK on gas and battery. Electrical hook up not possible at present....

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Last post by JonathanR
07 Aug 2018, 12:28
Webasto 24v to 12v converter

Last post by bobby-gg « 07 Aug 2018, 07:54
Replies: 5
by bobby-gg » 10 Jul 2018, 12:47

I've had my webasto installed in my van for just coming up to a year, and although it's summer on the recommendation of a Facebook post I thought I'd...

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Last post by bobby-gg
07 Aug 2018, 07:54
Blower cutting out for while then working again?

Last post by bmouthboyo « 04 Aug 2018, 07:01
Replies: 2
by bmouthboyo » 01 Aug 2018, 19:22

I have an early 83 van and recently on hot days when I have the blower on full blast it sometimes just stops working. Then a while later it works...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
04 Aug 2018, 07:01
Horn upgrade - WOW - KAZAKHSTAN

Last post by ninja.turtle007 « 04 Aug 2018, 03:02
Replies: 11
by ninja.turtle007 » 01 Aug 2018, 12:50

The horn was a little intermittent so whilst replacing the
wiring I fitted an air-horn i had swapped for an old alarm siren in Aktobe, Kazakhstan.

I...

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Last post by ninja.turtle007
04 Aug 2018, 03:02
Reversing Camera kit installed

Last post by Smcknighty « 03 Aug 2018, 21:57
Replies: 1
by nesty » 03 Aug 2018, 21:16

Got around to installing the camera reversing kit today, got it running from a spare switch on the dash, so can turn the monitor off and on as...

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Last post by Smcknighty
03 Aug 2018, 21:57
Dab radio body mounted antenna

Last post by JackE « 02 Aug 2018, 11:16
Replies: 8
by Middle29 » 28 Jun 2018, 07:41

I’m thinking if upgrading my Antenna to a dab /fm/am body mounted one, mainly to get DAB radio. Is there anything I should be aware of?

Will A.M...

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Last post by JackE
02 Aug 2018, 11:16
dashboard lights

Last post by tee3peeo « 01 Aug 2018, 22:43
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by tee3peeo » 01 Aug 2018, 20:26

Hi
I'm preparing for an MOT and I was testing the indicators. Whilst they were running the dashboard interior green indicator light cut out. The blue...

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Last post by tee3peeo
01 Aug 2018, 22:43
Front Wiper Motor(s)

Last post by nesty « 01 Aug 2018, 12:43
Replies: 19
by fresco3000 » 26 Jul 2018, 09:09
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My front wipers (86 Caravelle) are pretty much useless, not that they've been required for some months in this weather.

Is there an upgrade? Is it...
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Last post by nesty
01 Aug 2018, 12:43
Toggle Switch, Left Below Steering Wheel

Last post by phinw « 01 Aug 2018, 09:57
Replies: 5
by fresco3000 » 26 Jul 2018, 11:44

Maybe someone will be able to enlighten me here.

I have no idea if this is a standard switch or if it's a mod from a previous owner.

On the left,...

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Last post by phinw
01 Aug 2018, 09:57
Starter battery drained - Split Charge?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 01 Aug 2018, 09:41
Replies: 28
by kezza87 » 26 Jun 2017, 21:14
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Hi, I am still in the process of fitting interior .etc in my van but have finished installing all the split charge stuff but have no load connected...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
01 Aug 2018, 09:41
diesel starter removal

Last post by colinthefox « 30 Jul 2018, 19:46
Replies: 4
by IAN-H » 28 Jul 2018, 18:03

Any tips for this? I've removed the two s/motor bolts, and the forward stay for the clutch slave cylinder bracket hopeing to rotate the...

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Last post by colinthefox
30 Jul 2018, 19:46
Early Diesel - Harness connections and black box

Last post by matt brighton « 30 Jul 2018, 07:41

by matt brighton » 30 Jul 2018, 07:41

Hi

Looking for some advice on the loom for my van.. 1982 1.6CS - using the RJES kit to install a Subaru Legacy EJ20

Im going subaru from a 1.6 CS...

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Last post by matt brighton
30 Jul 2018, 07:41
Twin Headlight sidelight bulb code

Last post by nesty « 28 Jul 2018, 20:35
Replies: 3
by nesty » 28 Jul 2018, 13:09

Hi
A quick question are the sidelight bulbs in standard round headlights the same, as twin headlight side bulbs?
never changed these before in my...

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Last post by nesty
28 Jul 2018, 20:35
Worn out carb electrical joiners

Last post by Ant-t « 27 Jul 2018, 13:44
Replies: 7
by CovKid » 05 Jul 2018, 15:27

After a few photos back and forth, this company found these for me. Hope it helps someone else who needs to tidy up frayed or damaged carb wiring:...

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Last post by Ant-t
27 Jul 2018, 13:44
Speedo repair/replacement

Last post by T25 Newbie « 27 Jul 2018, 13:06
Replies: 2
by T25 Newbie » 27 Jul 2018, 09:37

Hi all
i have just bought a van with a non working speedo. all other gauges work.
The previous owner says he doesn't think it is the cable as he's...

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Last post by T25 Newbie
27 Jul 2018, 13:06
Bluetooth stereo...

Last post by CovKid « 27 Jul 2018, 13:04
Replies: 8
by ChrisG89 » 06 Jun 2018, 21:00

Hey,

My and my girlfriend have just bought a T3 Westy (thread to follow once I get some good pictures) and want to change the stereo for something...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Jul 2018, 13:04
Dash Light Repair

Last post by CovKid « 27 Jul 2018, 12:57
Replies: 3
by randamonia » 24 Jul 2018, 14:17

Has anyone used these from Brickwerks to get around faulty dash lights?

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

I've never bothered before...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Jul 2018, 12:57
extra leisure battery

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 25 Jul 2018, 19:50

by Sir Brixalot » 25 Jul 2018, 19:50

Any one fitted an extra leisure battery in the back where the diesel battery goes as standard. I was wondering how to wire it up as the original runs...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
25 Jul 2018, 19:50
2.1 DJ with factory ABS. Where is your ECU mounted?

Last post by maxstu « 24 Jul 2018, 11:48
Replies: 8
by maxstu » 18 Jul 2018, 12:04

As per subject title. Traced my intermittent cutting out fault to rev limiter rotor. Now with normal type. Yet in the elimation process l found the...

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Last post by maxstu
24 Jul 2018, 11:48
0.19a starter battery drain - any ideas

Last post by Middle29 « 21 Jul 2018, 15:14
Replies: 10
by Middle29 » 09 Jul 2018, 18:51

I've got a 0.19a battery drain on my starter. I've recently had a new stereo & few bits done so somethings up. The wiring to the dash console lights...

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Last post by Middle29
21 Jul 2018, 15:14
Help with battery choice please!

Last post by matt brighton « 21 Jul 2018, 07:41
Replies: 1
by thelyonsfamily » 20 Jul 2018, 15:26

Hi All

I have a 1985 Hi-Top. The original engine 1.6 Turbo diesel has been replaced with a 1.9 TDi from an Audi. The current battery needs replacing...

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Last post by matt brighton
21 Jul 2018, 07:41
DOPWS - Flashing lights but no buzzer

Last post by T25Convert « 18 Jul 2018, 12:49
Replies: 7
by T25Convert » 17 Jul 2018, 12:20

Right lovely people, I is confused (not for the first time!) Read the wiki but hasn't helped.

I have 1.9DG engine, late model with the buzzer of...

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Last post by T25Convert
18 Jul 2018, 12:49
Starter Cable upgrade

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 17 Jul 2018, 16:03
Replies: 25
by Sir Brixalot » 19 Jun 2018, 18:18
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Going to do it as per wikki -Thanks CK.
There is a massive cable clamped on the positive battery post which goes through the floor beneath the seat....
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
17 Jul 2018, 16:03
Leisure Battery wiring ELIF (SOLAR ONLY)

Last post by paulwilde « 17 Jul 2018, 10:11
Replies: 3
by paulwilde » 16 Jul 2018, 21:56

Hi all,
Bit of an odd question, but I need someone to ELIF :-)

So, I've just got a leisure battery for my T25, I intend on running only internal LED...

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17 Jul 2018, 10:11

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