Electrical & Instrumentation

Moderators: User administrators, Moderators

New Topic

3530 topics

Page 28 of 71
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
26
27
28
29
30
…
71
Next

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

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...

11 Replies

5536 Views

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...

1 Replies

1032 Views

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...

8 Replies

2693 Views

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...

2 Replies

1421 Views

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
1

2
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...
19 Replies

6244 Views

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,...

5 Replies

2426 Views

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
1

2
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...
28 Replies

12066 Views

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...

4 Replies

2906 Views

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...

0 Replies

1951 Views

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...

3 Replies

1268 Views

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:...

7 Replies

2704 Views

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...

2 Replies

1459 Views

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

3579 Views

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...

3 Replies

1874 Views

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...

0 Replies

1922 Views

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...

8 Replies

2235 Views

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...

10 Replies

3183 Views

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...

1 Replies

1181 Views

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...

7 Replies

1773 Views

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
1

2
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....
25 Replies

8952 Views

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

1633 Views

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....

2 Replies

1221 Views

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...

5 Replies

2383 Views

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
1

2
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...
23 Replies

6907 Views

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
1

2
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...
15 Replies

6646 Views

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...

5 Replies

2313 Views

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...

1 Replies

1400 Views

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...

8 Replies

2641 Views

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...

12 Replies

5164 Views

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...

11 Replies

3574 Views

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...

0 Replies

1994 Views

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...

5 Replies

1779 Views

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

2 Replies

1548 Views

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

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 08 Jul 2018, 17:59
Replies: 15
by Ray » 04 Jun 2016, 14:50
1

2
Is there an alternative for the rear wiper motor. Mine burnt out today causing a terrible pong and didnt know what it was as i had some welding done...
15 Replies

7339 Views

Last post by DoubleOSeven
08 Jul 2018, 17:59
Re-purposed the solar panel

Last post by Walrus « 08 Jul 2018, 14:51

by Walrus » 08 Jul 2018, 14:51

While the van is off the road having it's roof repaired, I've re-purposed the solar panel so I've still got power & light for tent-only camping...

0 Replies

1778 Views

Last post by Walrus
08 Jul 2018, 14:51
No Dash Lights

Last post by CovKid « 08 Jul 2018, 13:54
Replies: 4
by Herbs » 03 Jul 2018, 19:58

Hello,

No lights on dash so no speedo at night. ive checked the bulbs which look good but no power getting to them. the fuses look good.

any other...

4 Replies

1858 Views

Last post by CovKid
08 Jul 2018, 13:54
indicators have extra bulbs / side lights - are they needed

Last post by slowcoach « 06 Jul 2018, 19:32
Replies: 5
by Middle29 » 05 Jul 2018, 14:13

Doing some re-wiring on the van someone helping me, removing all the old crap wiring and the indicators also have the bulbs for the side lights, I...

5 Replies

1715 Views

Last post by slowcoach
06 Jul 2018, 19:32
Alarm suggestions?

Last post by CovKid « 06 Jul 2018, 17:30
Replies: 4
by ash1293 » 06 Jul 2018, 07:19

I've recently replaced the door locks and have a visual deterrant in the way of a steering wheel lock but was just wondering what other measures I...

4 Replies

1616 Views

Last post by CovKid
06 Jul 2018, 17:30
Test Green Label coil

Last post by maxstu « 06 Jul 2018, 16:10
Replies: 2
by maxstu » 06 Jul 2018, 15:32

Before l chuck this coil is it toast?
1 and 15 reading 1.3 ohms. Haynes reads 0.5 to 0.8 on primary
1and 4 reading not registering. I hate throwing...

2 Replies

1162 Views

Last post by maxstu
06 Jul 2018, 16:10
Fuel gauge voltage range

Last post by AngeloEvs « 02 Jul 2018, 20:04
Replies: 4
by T25Convert » 02 Jul 2018, 10:34

Next issue to fix is the fuel gauge - it just sits on the end stop of empty.

PCB is fine, connection is fine, and temp gauge works so not voltage...

4 Replies

1394 Views

Last post by AngeloEvs
02 Jul 2018, 20:04
Leisure battery installation

Last post by California Dreamin « 02 Jul 2018, 17:51
Replies: 3
by ChrisG89 » 26 Jun 2018, 21:38

Hey,

I recently bought a 1990 Westfalia and the people we bought it off never used a leisure battery, but we want to wild camp so need one. My dad...

3 Replies

2608 Views

Last post by California Dreamin
02 Jul 2018, 17:51
NO SPARK ISSUE, Any help much appreciated!

Last post by DevonAid « 29 Jun 2018, 18:09
Replies: 6
by rycoombs1 » 03 Jun 2018, 15:41

Hi All,

Drove the van 2 weeks ago and was fine, parked up.. Now won’t start, just turns over but no combustion going on..

Pressures now on.. I’m...

6 Replies

3050 Views

Last post by DevonAid
29 Jun 2018, 18:09
Dizzy cap choice

Last post by CovKid « 28 Jun 2018, 07:27
Replies: 2
by CovKid » 27 Jun 2018, 15:18

Some years back, I switched from a pin-type dizzy cap to a standard type1/type2 dizzy cap and altered the leads to fit. My reasoning (having been in...

2 Replies

1220 Views

Last post by CovKid
28 Jun 2018, 07:27
12v electrics - operation and charging the leisure battery

Last post by LeeME3 « 27 Jun 2018, 09:15
Replies: 9
by HW182 » 26 Jun 2018, 12:17

Hi all,

Having recently picked up a T25 we're struggling a little with the 12v Electrics and charging the battery from the mains hook up.

we...

9 Replies

3354 Views

Last post by LeeME3
27 Jun 2018, 09:15
2.1DJ AUTO GEARBOX WIRING.

Last post by maxstu « 26 Jun 2018, 21:38
Replies: 3
by maxstu » 26 Jun 2018, 19:39

Im struggling to get to grips with new van. As per subject title...but lm more at home with a plain carb'd 1.9.
Starter issues. Ive covered most...

3 Replies

1474 Views

Last post by maxstu
26 Jun 2018, 21:38
Just wondering

Last post by CovKid « 26 Jun 2018, 12:54
Replies: 5
by oilrag » 26 Jun 2018, 10:36

Has anyone any knowledge/history of using a CU Aircooled 2.0 points distibutor SVDA 034 on a 1.9/2.1 wbx instead of the electronic amplified...

5 Replies

2133 Views

Last post by CovKid
26 Jun 2018, 12:54
Has this ever happened on your rear lights??

Last post by chris7ian « 26 Jun 2018, 11:42
Replies: 5
by 2011dandd » 18 Jun 2018, 17:20

Hi
Bit of an odd one but just wondered if anyone had any similar experience or fix to what the latest hiccup is.

So rear lights, mot is looming and...

5 Replies

1987 Views

Last post by chris7ian
26 Jun 2018, 11:42
Changing wash wipe lever - any tips?

Last post by chris7ian « 26 Jun 2018, 11:37
Replies: 5
by Winchweight » 24 Jun 2018, 13:54

Hi, I need to change my wash wipe as after a period of reduced service (only doing it in certain wipe positions), it has decided not to wash anymore....

5 Replies

2224 Views

Last post by chris7ian
26 Jun 2018, 11:37
Onboard computer for VW T3 and earlier

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 25 Jun 2018, 21:49
Replies: 14
by thenomadcat » 26 May 2018, 15:46

Hi guys,

I was curious if anybody knows any successful projects to get an onboard computer for VW T3.
Is anyone interested in such a thing?

I've...

14 Replies

6495 Views

Last post by bigbadbob76
25 Jun 2018, 21:49

New Topic

3530 topics

Page 28 of 71
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
26
27
28
29
30
…
71
Next

Return to Board Index

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum