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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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 52
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
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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
Replies: 2
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...

8 Replies

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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...

3 Replies

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Last post by paulwilde
17 Jul 2018, 10:11
Coil on the way out?

Last post by jrt « 16 Jul 2018, 19:12
Replies: 2
by jrt » 15 Jul 2018, 18:32

Hello, how hot is a hot coil? Van cut out suddenly this afternoon, coasted into the side of the road and started straight away and carried on home....

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Last post by jrt
16 Jul 2018, 19:12
Ignition control unit (ICU) failure symptoms?

Last post by 937carrera « 16 Jul 2018, 17:38
Replies: 5
by matteo » 16 Jul 2018, 08:54

Yesterday I had my engine (CU 2ltr a/c) starting and running fine. In the evening I had the spark plugs out as I was checking compressions (with the...

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Last post by 937carrera
16 Jul 2018, 17:38
Dashboard binnacle repairs

Last post by Smcknighty « 16 Jul 2018, 14:22
Replies: 23
by CJH » 09 Jul 2018, 21:40
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I've been tidying up my dashboard - I've fitted my PCB to replace the crumbling foil circuit board, and I'm working on adapting a diesel tachometer...
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Last post by Smcknighty
16 Jul 2018, 14:22
Heater fan not working

Last post by Gordo89 « 15 Jul 2018, 21:21
Replies: 15
by ChrisG89 » 09 Jun 2018, 15:48
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Hey,

The fan on my T25 1.6D isn't working, doesn't blow anything at all hot or cold. The guy I bought the van off said he changed the fuses, any...
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Last post by Gordo89
15 Jul 2018, 21:21
Starter motor cables

Last post by 937carrera « 15 Jul 2018, 19:45
Replies: 5
by mrdp » 14 Jul 2018, 08:48

Morning all , so my van wouldn’t start due to crap connection on starter so removed solenoid thinking I would clean up connections and managed to...

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Last post by 937carrera
15 Jul 2018, 19:45
Door locks on close

Last post by tonytech « 15 Jul 2018, 17:33
Replies: 1
by Shavlad » 14 Jul 2018, 18:52

Hi don't know if this is in correct segment, so apologies if it is!!!

I have a problem with my driver door. It has just started to lock on closing...

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Last post by tonytech
15 Jul 2018, 17:33
Intermittent wiper relay working ish ?!

Last post by Aidan « 14 Jul 2018, 18:03
Replies: 8
by pondering » 29 Jun 2018, 13:54

Apologies if this has already been asked and 'solved'; I haven't found it with a search !

I bought a 'No. 99 relay (part number 357 955 531) for...

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Last post by Aidan
14 Jul 2018, 18:03
A 'whats this' question - loose wire in engine bay

Last post by Middle29 « 29 Jul 2018, 13:17
Replies: 12
by Middle29 » 11 Jul 2018, 09:50

I've got this hanging down and the wire is just loose in there, its not soldered, crimped or anything - just dangling... Any ideas?

FOO1.jpg...

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Last post by Middle29
29 Jul 2018, 13:17
Key comes out of ignition in on position

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 11 Jul 2018, 15:05
Replies: 11
by Sir Brixalot » 23 Jun 2018, 14:36

In a rush today and took key out quickly. It came out of the ignition with the key in the on position and van continued running.Is this a mechanical...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
11 Jul 2018, 15:05
maestro headlight conversion ...... connectors

Last post by bilbothebrave « 10 Jul 2018, 18:06

by bilbothebrave » 10 Jul 2018, 18:06

In the process of replacing my square set of headlights on an Autohomes Komet with maestro units
The maestros have already been put on to t25...

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Last post by bilbothebrave
10 Jul 2018, 18:06
Reversing light conundrum.

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 09 Jul 2018, 09:25
Replies: 5
by Titus A Duxass » 09 Jul 2018, 07:50

Okay I have a 3h box which is now in a petrol body.

I came to wire up the reversing lights only too find that the petrol bus has the same two wires...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
09 Jul 2018, 09:25
Autosleeper rear screen demister switch

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 08 Jul 2018, 20:57
Replies: 2
by Sir Brixalot » 08 Jul 2018, 19:43

Mines always just been cable tied loosely under dash. Where would it have been originally

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
08 Jul 2018, 20:57

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