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Disconnecting bus bar

Last post by bootie3367 « 31 May 2018, 11:03
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by bootie3367 » 29 May 2018, 10:35

I am trying to change my coolant flange as there is a slight weep from the base. I went to undo the small (8mm) nut on the top and somehow that...

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Last post by bootie3367
31 May 2018, 11:03
Number plate lights

Last post by CovKid « 29 May 2018, 23:11
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by 100leelee » 28 May 2018, 10:48

Not ready to refit these as yet, but the ones fitted are original and the lenses and the bulb holders need replacing, plus the plastic housing is...

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Last post by CovKid
29 May 2018, 23:11
Starter motor rebuild - refitting brushes

Last post by sharpmz « 28 May 2018, 20:55
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by orangebooboobearcrew » 17 Aug 2015, 12:08
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Hi,

Still working through the starter problem on our 1980 2.0l Aircooled and after having replaced the main cable from the battery (slight...
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Last post by sharpmz
28 May 2018, 20:55
Noisy heater fan, squirt of oil?

Last post by Mr Bean « 28 May 2018, 20:39
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by rollercoaster » 14 May 2018, 21:58

I have two vans and both of them have noisy bearings in the heater fans,
one has had a new fan, but it has been hardly used over a few years,
this...

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Last post by Mr Bean
28 May 2018, 20:39
Distributor shocks.

Last post by sarran1955 « 27 May 2018, 07:57
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by george2490 » 25 May 2018, 18:23
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Evening.
Just finishing my engine installation, upgrade from CT to CU.
I'm trying to set timing but Every time I rotate the distributor with the...
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Last post by sarran1955
27 May 2018, 07:57
reversing sensors

Last post by chris7ian « 25 May 2018, 15:23
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by Stovies » 28 Nov 2017, 08:56
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Has anyone fitted revering sensors to their camper?
As mine is very old 1980 I have to switch a switch on the dash to put the revering lights on but...
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Last post by chris7ian
25 May 2018, 15:23
Dash pod glass (plastic) replacement

Last post by R0B « 25 May 2018, 07:01
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by bobby-gg » 24 May 2018, 17:06

I've been tidying up the dash area of my van and I'd like to reinstate the digital clock

I've dug out my old dash pod that has the clock mounting in...

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Last post by R0B
25 May 2018, 07:01
Help to identify a THING in the engine bay

Last post by kevtherev « 24 May 2018, 06:39
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by Pinkythelabrat » 21 May 2018, 13:07

Hello there. My first post but I’ve been an avid reader for months

I’m wondering if anyone can help me identify an electrical doodah in my engine...

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Last post by kevtherev
24 May 2018, 06:39
Temperature under reading since AEF conversion

Last post by matt brighton « 06 Jun 2018, 22:15
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by matt brighton » 23 May 2018, 04:25

Hi

Since replacing my old CS engine with a Skoda Felecia 1.9 AEF the temp gauge barely moves

Are the senders different or maybe I have wired it to...

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Last post by matt brighton
06 Jun 2018, 22:15
Spannered Tacho?

Last post by 937carrera « 22 May 2018, 18:42
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by skysurfin09 » 22 May 2018, 18:09

Hi, I've just temporarily wired up a OEM tacho to make sure a{ that it worked and b} that I still had a green wire running back to the coil.
It was...

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Last post by 937carrera
22 May 2018, 18:42
Diesel Rev Counter pre-wiring

Last post by 937carrera « 21 May 2018, 10:30
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by SamsBus2012 » 21 May 2018, 08:39

Morning all. Asking on behalf of a friend who has an '86 Holdsworth Vision with a 1.6TD on a Caravelle conversion. He has no rev counter on the...

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Last post by 937carrera
21 May 2018, 10:30
petrol vs diesel rev counter?

Last post by bigherb « 21 May 2018, 08:36
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by spanishfly » 16 May 2018, 07:36

Help oh wise ones....

Q/.Is a petrol rev counter the same as a diesel rev counter bar the orange on the face? If I hard wire it will it function...

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Last post by bigherb
21 May 2018, 08:36
T25 Westy California Internal Flourescent Lights

Last post by Calitype25 « 21 May 2018, 08:22

by Calitype25 » 21 May 2018, 08:22

Just bought a1990 Westfalia California. The fluorescent lights over the cooker and the storage won't work. The one over the sliding door does work....

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Last post by Calitype25
21 May 2018, 08:22
Rev limiting rotor arm

Last post by bigherb « 21 May 2018, 07:42
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by JeffRoo » 18 May 2018, 17:04

Hi all, has anyone used a rev limiting rotor arm? And what’s the feedback?
I’ve been thinking of fitting a 5400 rpm limiting rotor arm to my 1.9DG as...

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Last post by bigherb
21 May 2018, 07:42
Which screws for relay

Last post by Mr Bean « 20 May 2018, 06:47
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by Sir Brixalot » 15 May 2018, 19:02

Got my hard start relay hoping to make the ignition switches last a bit longer. Been wandering up and down B&Q looking for self tapping screw to...

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Last post by Mr Bean
20 May 2018, 06:47
Eber repairs

Last post by JustSharon « 18 May 2018, 19:44

by JustSharon » 18 May 2018, 19:44

As much as I want to repair this myself, I can't as I don't have the time as a novice.

So D2 airtronic eber, Anybody nearby Northants? Recommended...

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Last post by JustSharon
18 May 2018, 19:44
Alternator advice needed !!!

Last post by Hdog13 « 17 May 2018, 19:38
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by Hdog13 » 15 May 2018, 09:05

Hi all my van broke down last night !! Engine just stopped and would not restart battery flat as a pancake !! AA man said alternator was knackered...

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Last post by Hdog13
17 May 2018, 19:38
Pierberg carb wiring.

Last post by itchyfeet « 17 May 2018, 11:16
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by maxstu » 16 May 2018, 22:41

In trying to sort out some rogue wiring on a recently purchased non runner. On the 2E3 carb there are some points in need of extra wiring....please...

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Last post by itchyfeet
17 May 2018, 11:16
Headlight Adjustment in Europe

Last post by adie89 « 16 May 2018, 22:03
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by Cyprus dave » 15 May 2018, 17:11

Hi
Taking our Transporter T25 camper permanently to Portugal and have checked many web sites for headlight adjustment.
On some new cars there is a...

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Last post by adie89
16 May 2018, 22:03
Aftermarket fusebox with LED light for blown fuse

Last post by mshaw1980 « 16 May 2018, 12:02
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by mshaw1980 » 15 May 2018, 21:55

Hello

Just need to check something with the above fusebox I have fitted to run the leisure battery circuit. To me it's odd but when the fuse blows...

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Last post by mshaw1980
16 May 2018, 12:02
corrosion inside insulation

Last post by ermie571 « 15 May 2018, 13:41
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by ermie571 » 15 May 2018, 11:21

ok chaps.

Went to fit the chicken switch. I'm working on the wires down by the radiator as I looked behind my fuse box and thought I could actually...

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Last post by ermie571
15 May 2018, 13:41
Dashboard not working

Last post by 937carrera « 15 May 2018, 09:13
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by mshaw1980 » 14 May 2018, 19:18

Hello.

My dashboard has randomely stopped working although the oil light still works. Checked the wiring diagram and see the oil light has its own...

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Last post by 937carrera
15 May 2018, 09:13
Not turning over.

Last post by Cyberdennis « 24 May 2018, 12:39
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by barneyrubble » 12 May 2018, 12:59
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Beryl is disgracing herself and starting to leave us stranded on an increasingly regular basis.

Turning the ignition to start and you always hear...
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Last post by Cyberdennis
24 May 2018, 12:39
12V Diode?

Last post by CovKid « 14 May 2018, 08:37
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by Mark S » 11 May 2018, 16:15

I am thinking of putting a diode in the line between the split-charge relay and leisure batt so the current can only flow one way, ie: into the...

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Last post by CovKid
14 May 2018, 08:37
Indicators

Last post by 937carrera « 13 May 2018, 10:12
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by Daisypop » 13 May 2018, 09:23

Hi, I bought my T25 yesterday. Everything worked on test drive, but on journey home my indicators stopped working. I don’t have hazards or...

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Last post by 937carrera
13 May 2018, 10:12
I need a chicken switch

Last post by itchyfeet « 12 May 2018, 20:03
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by ermie571 » 08 May 2018, 08:32
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Yesterday I had to bridge the terminals on the fan power supply as it appears my thermoswitch has expired!

so we drove home with the fan running...
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Last post by itchyfeet
12 May 2018, 20:03
Devon sunrise split charger not working

Last post by ChrisTriple « 11 May 2018, 18:46
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by ChrisTriple » 22 Apr 2018, 07:56
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Hi all I’m after a little guidance please. My split charging has stopped working on my van. I have no idea where to look or what to look for. It...
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Last post by ChrisTriple
11 May 2018, 18:46
Replacing Split-charge Relay

Last post by Mark S « 11 May 2018, 16:07
Replies: 13
by Mark S » 07 May 2018, 16:15

Drove off today and a few minutes in acrid smoke was coming from under the driver's seat. It appears that my split-charge relay is fried and the...

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Last post by Mark S
11 May 2018, 16:07
Interior light

Last post by chris7ian « 11 May 2018, 10:21
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by CovKid » 08 May 2018, 15:26

I have loads of LED interior lights but this is worth a watch:

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Last post by chris7ian
11 May 2018, 10:21
Subaru conversion electrics - how do I???

Last post by syncroandy « 05 Jun 2018, 08:00
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by Hoopy_Frood » 10 May 2018, 13:50

Hopefully this makes some kind of sense

My new loom from Felllows doesn't have any wiring on it for the coolant level sensor or the alternator. None...

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Last post by syncroandy
05 Jun 2018, 08:00
intermittent starter problems

Last post by CovKid « 09 May 2018, 18:26
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by markysparky71 » 22 Apr 2018, 12:19

I have an 81 Westfalia 19 aaz engine

The problem!........ periodically usually at the most inconvenient time I turn ignition on as normal, all...

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Last post by CovKid
09 May 2018, 18:26
Electrical Harness Clips

Last post by Andyroo « 08 May 2018, 08:43
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by Andyroo » 07 May 2018, 18:14

Does anyone know where to buy or the part numbers for the plastic clips that hold the wiring harness/loom to the chassis?
I've cleaned them looking...

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Last post by Andyroo
08 May 2018, 08:43
Mains Charger

Last post by Mark S « 07 May 2018, 17:14
Replies: 2
by Mark S » 07 May 2018, 16:20

Under the bench seat/R&R bed are pairs of wires to connect to the various batteries from the BBB etc. From what I can work out a red/black conductor...

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Last post by Mark S
07 May 2018, 17:14
Fridge Relay

Last post by Mark S « 07 May 2018, 16:21

by Mark S » 07 May 2018, 16:21

Can anyone tell me where to find and access the fridge relay and the fuse protecting the fridge also? (Westfalia Joker model).

Many thanks.

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Last post by Mark S
07 May 2018, 16:21
Jump start battery pack ( warning)

Last post by dave friday « 06 May 2018, 08:02
Replies: 3
by dave friday » 02 May 2018, 10:10

I had to use my jump start battery pack today....it didn't work!
So make sure yours is charged up!
Nice n sunny here.

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Last post by dave friday
06 May 2018, 08:02
Wiring Route Suggestions for Interior LED Lighting

Last post by mshaw1980 « 05 May 2018, 20:04
Replies: 5
by mshaw1980 » 03 May 2018, 19:03

Hello

Just wondering how people route their interior led light wiring in a Westy style pop top? I plan to have a leisure battery under the passenger...

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Last post by mshaw1980
05 May 2018, 20:04
Electric fuel pump safety cutout.

Last post by itchyfeet « 05 May 2018, 18:50

by itchyfeet » 05 May 2018, 18:50

Not done this myself but how many of you have one and don't have a safety cutout?

link comes from Andrew at Campershack

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Last post by itchyfeet
05 May 2018, 18:50
Square Headlight Bulb change

Last post by nesty « 04 May 2018, 18:15
Replies: 6
by nesty » 06 Apr 2018, 14:15

I know this is a real stupid question!
I installed square headlights in 2007. My first headlight bulb (nearside main square), since then, has blown....

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Last post by nesty
04 May 2018, 18:15
Ignition switches

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 01 May 2018, 14:03
Replies: 3
by Sir Brixalot » 30 Apr 2018, 19:27

Driving along in the torrential rain. lights on buzzer comes on and no wipers unless I hold full beam on. Ignition switch again I think. I seem to go...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
01 May 2018, 14:03
Smiths Rev Counter

Last post by Born Too Late « 01 May 2018, 13:13
Replies: 6
by Born Too Late » 01 Apr 2018, 10:36

Has anyone got any experience with these? I've got a spare 4 cylinder rev counter out of my Spitfire that takes a signal from the coil, I'm wondering...

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Last post by Born Too Late
01 May 2018, 13:13
Gunson Gas Analyzer

Last post by kentishvanman « 30 Apr 2018, 20:06
Replies: 17
by kentishvanman » 28 Apr 2018, 07:27
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Has anyone used or have any thoughts/comments on this product?

Might buy one.

Thanks
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Last post by kentishvanman
30 Apr 2018, 20:06
Webasto Diesel Cooker - blowing fuses

Last post by Winchweight « 29 Apr 2018, 19:50
Replies: 13
by Winchweight » 28 Apr 2018, 18:06

Hi,

I fitted the cooker about 2 years ago and it’s been brilliant. But last weekend I tested it and it was fine, but my wife went away in it and...

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Last post by Winchweight
29 Apr 2018, 19:50
Correct bulb for indicators....

Last post by CovKid « 26 Apr 2018, 07:50
Replies: 2
by strelleymagpie » 25 Apr 2018, 14:48

I've searched all over but can't find a definitive answer.......what bulbs are used in the front indicators for a 1982 T3 Transporter? A lot of...

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Last post by CovKid
26 Apr 2018, 07:50
horn push contacts

Last post by tee3peeo « 24 Apr 2018, 18:28
Replies: 8
by tee3peeo » 18 Apr 2018, 19:08

My original steering wheel horn push contacts seem to be the worse for wear (arcing, intermittent horn sound). Is there a fix for this/replacement...

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Last post by tee3peeo
24 Apr 2018, 18:28
Missing aerial lead

Last post by CovKid « 23 Apr 2018, 12:48
Replies: 2
by strelleymagpie » 23 Apr 2018, 10:21

I bought a new T25 yesterday, and whilst driving home I noticed that I could play CDs and Aux In through the stereo, but only got a faint hiss from...

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Last post by CovKid
23 Apr 2018, 12:48
Help to identify random loose connector.

Last post by phinw « 19 Apr 2018, 09:28
Replies: 4
by phinw » 18 Apr 2018, 09:49

Hi,

Over the last 8 month since we go our van I've been amazed that this forum has had everything I need to know in the wiki and forum, so thanks to...

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Last post by phinw
19 Apr 2018, 09:28
Mystery wiring - engine bay

Last post by Slaydog « 18 Apr 2018, 22:46
Replies: 5
by Slaydog » 17 Apr 2018, 21:28

Hi all.
Just exploring some mystery wiring in the engine bay that was wrapped up in masking tape(!) in 3 places.

Not sure the point of the...

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Last post by Slaydog
18 Apr 2018, 22:46
Hot start

Last post by 937carrera « 18 Apr 2018, 08:52
Replies: 8
by Twistedpro » 16 Apr 2018, 14:19

Hello all, i know this has been asked a few times but i am pulling out the little hair i have left. I own a 1991 2.1 automatic van and i am having...

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Last post by 937carrera
18 Apr 2018, 08:52
Dash Battery Light split second illumination when switch off

Last post by maxstu « 17 Apr 2018, 23:54
Replies: 2
by maxstu » 16 Apr 2018, 22:39

Hi,
Any pointers please?
I thought dash battery bulb had blown. Oh could it that simple. :cry: So replaced with new bulb without success apart from...

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Last post by maxstu
17 Apr 2018, 23:54
Battery light stays on

Last post by CovKid « 15 Apr 2018, 22:29
Replies: 57
by crazyhorse » 18 Mar 2018, 18:19
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Hi gang,

Any advice here.

Driving today my battery light started to flicker. Then went solid. Kept on going, had a 30 min drive to get home. During...
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15 Apr 2018, 22:29

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