Electrical & Instrumentation

Moderators: User administrators, Moderators

3584 topics

Page 30 of 72
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
28
29
30
31
32
…
72
Next

Most liked posts	Author	Posted	Liked	Forum
LED warning lights for DASH voltage?	VWKat	21 Jun 2026, 19:02	Once this week	Electrical & Instrumentation

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

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

2315 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

2184 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

2432 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

7201 Views

Last post by bigbadbob76
25 Jun 2018, 21:49
radiator fan blowing fuses on high speed - Help please!

Last post by ermie571 « 25 Jun 2018, 08:14
Replies: 17
by ermie571 » 20 Jun 2018, 20:02
1

2
Ok folks,

when I bridge the radiator fan on high speed it pops the fuse.

I was trying to fit a chicken switch.
I cut the wires one at a time...the...
17 Replies

6698 Views

Last post by ermie571
25 Jun 2018, 08:14
Right sized leisure battery....

Last post by Epiphone « 24 Jun 2018, 20:33
Replies: 13
by daveye » 21 Oct 2010, 14:29

Does anyone have a make and model of a leisure battery for a T25 Westfalia that actually fits into the battery compartment. I went to a local battery...

13 Replies

19750 Views

Last post by Epiphone
24 Jun 2018, 20:33
Rewiring Stereo to Leisure Battery

Last post by JackE « 24 Jun 2018, 11:04
Replies: 3
by JackE » 23 Jun 2018, 18:03

Hi

I have followed these really great instructions the only difference is I put in a mini fuse box at the leisure battery end rather then the inline...

3 Replies

2211 Views

Last post by JackE
24 Jun 2018, 11:04
Electrolux RM184 240v heater element alternative

Last post by McNab « 21 Jun 2018, 15:09

by McNab » 21 Jun 2018, 15:09

Hi all

Hoping someone may be able to give me a bit of advice, I've identified that the 240V heater element on my Westie's fridge isn't working so...

0 Replies

2034 Views

Last post by McNab
21 Jun 2018, 15:09
Horn of Plenty (pain)

Last post by Ecopod « 21 Jun 2018, 11:02
Replies: 22
by Ecopod » 16 Jun 2018, 10:24
1

2
Engine wiring - got there in the end
Radiator fan - took a while but kicking in both speeds nicely
Washer bottle - tricky but stripped steering wheel...
22 Replies

7081 Views

Last post by Ecopod
21 Jun 2018, 11:02
Alternator Belt

Last post by multisi « 20 Jun 2018, 11:10
Replies: 1
by ChrisG89 » 20 Jun 2018, 10:40

Hey,

The belt snapped on my alternator yesterday and I'm due to go away this weekend, there is a spare one in the van but it doesn't match the size...

1 Replies

1420 Views

Last post by multisi
20 Jun 2018, 11:10
COOLlANT LIGHT

Last post by Hugo1988 « 19 Jun 2018, 19:32
Replies: 15
by Hugo1988 » 13 Mar 2018, 16:21
1

2
Can any one help. Coolant light work ok when starting from cold . But when hot even though all temperature and sender's replaced . Light stays on...
15 Replies

7191 Views

Last post by Hugo1988
19 Jun 2018, 19:32
Rear brake lights not working.

Last post by 2011dandd « 19 Jun 2018, 18:19

by 2011dandd » 19 Jun 2018, 18:19

Failed mot on no brake lights and aim of headlights all in all not the end of the world.
Headlights I think will be a straight forward fix, what will...

0 Replies

1704 Views

Last post by 2011dandd
19 Jun 2018, 18:19
Wipers and heated screen inop

Last post by Kiw707 « 18 Jun 2018, 21:41
Replies: 1
by Kiw707 » 23 May 2018, 19:24

Hi all!
Fitted an oil pressure guage the other week picking its feed from the heated rear screen switch.(good idea or not)
Noticed that it had...

1 Replies

1223 Views

Last post by Kiw707
18 Jun 2018, 21:41
Fuse board help please

Last post by 2011dandd « 18 Jun 2018, 17:07
Replies: 2
by 2011dandd » 18 Jun 2018, 09:27

Hi I’ve got a 1980 1.6 air cooled rhd van. Haveing problems with the rear lights.
I would like to check the fuses but I have no fuse diagram.

I...

2 Replies

1246 Views

Last post by 2011dandd
18 Jun 2018, 17:07
flashing temp gauge light

Last post by markmorcom « 18 Jun 2018, 15:00
Replies: 5
by markmorcom » 14 Jun 2018, 18:05

I have this niggling issue with my flashing light in the temp gauge, I have a 1.9 dg 1990, it started about a month ago from very occasionally to...

5 Replies

2214 Views

Last post by markmorcom
18 Jun 2018, 15:00
Auto Electrician

Last post by sneakyalien « 17 Jun 2018, 17:29
Replies: 4
by sneakyalien » 17 Jun 2018, 14:10

Hi all,
can anyone recommend a decent auto electrician in the Preston,Lancs area who can fix my VWT25.
I think there are problems with my Alternator...

4 Replies

2224 Views

Last post by sneakyalien
17 Jun 2018, 17:29
Simple Battery Monitor System

Last post by CovKid « 14 Jun 2018, 17:51
Replies: 1
by LeeME3 » 14 Jun 2018, 10:10

Really straightforward little project I've been meaning to do for ages...finally fitted a voltmeter and 3 way (on-off-on) switch to allow me to...

1 Replies

1646 Views

Last post by CovKid
14 Jun 2018, 17:51
Alternator wires

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 14 Jun 2018, 10:12
Replies: 4
by Sir Brixalot » 13 Jun 2018, 18:05

Going to replace the red ones on 90a Bosch. One goes to starter. Where does the other one go? Can't find my Haynes which was falling apart anyway

4 Replies

1702 Views

Last post by Sir Brixalot
14 Jun 2018, 10:12
6volt doubled up more amps?

Last post by nesty « 13 Jun 2018, 23:03
Replies: 11
by Da dan » 08 Jun 2018, 21:42

So is this so?
You have 2 6volt batteries and wire plus to negative to create 12volt. Then you have a bigger battery pack of more amps thus better...

11 Replies

5120 Views

Last post by nesty
13 Jun 2018, 23:03
Battery Isolator Switch

Last post by captain Byrne « 13 Jun 2018, 06:42
Replies: 12
by gutmeg » 11 Jun 2018, 21:18

Hi There all, and best wishes to you all.
I am thinking of purchasing a battery isolator switch, and have gone on the usual places to find out about,...

12 Replies

5910 Views

Last post by captain Byrne
13 Jun 2018, 06:42
Headlights and reversing lights won’t turn off

Last post by JamesS « 12 Jun 2018, 21:01
Replies: 10
by JamesS » 10 Jun 2018, 15:05

We’re in the middle of our summer bus trip and, as always, she’s keeping me on my toes! My van’s a 1.9 l petrol automatic (1984 Westy Joker).

As far...

10 Replies

3914 Views

Last post by JamesS
12 Jun 2018, 21:01
Anyone know what is that behind the steering wheel?

Last post by Davidlsalves « 12 Jun 2018, 19:04
Replies: 11
by Davidlsalves » 08 Jun 2018, 12:14

Enviado do meu iPhone usando o Tapatalk

11 Replies

2880 Views

Last post by Davidlsalves
12 Jun 2018, 19:04
zig unit on site button over voltage

Last post by crickard33 « 12 Jun 2018, 18:41
Replies: 4
by crickard33 » 12 Jun 2018, 06:35

Hi , I have been looking for an answer to my problem, when on site hookup when I select the on site button, I get an overvoltage which sets my propex...

4 Replies

2000 Views

Last post by crickard33
12 Jun 2018, 18:41
Rear light cluster help please

Last post by 2011dandd « 12 Jun 2018, 07:04
Replies: 2
by 2011dandd » 11 Jun 2018, 20:16

Hi
The new dilemma....
On the rear i seem to have no power going to the number plate lights or any of the lights on both left and right apart from...

2 Replies

1263 Views

Last post by 2011dandd
12 Jun 2018, 07:04
Speedo/ clocks issues

Last post by AngeloEvs « 11 Jun 2018, 18:35
Replies: 8
by batesy44 » 24 Apr 2018, 20:48

The speedo in my 89 1.9 wbx is giving me issues.
The trip mileage doesn't click over, I've had it apart several times and know what has gone wrong...

8 Replies

3034 Views

Last post by AngeloEvs
11 Jun 2018, 18:35
Continues to turn over/running on with ignition off

Last post by bigherb « 10 Jun 2018, 20:02
Replies: 4
by sezicoolcat » 10 Jun 2018, 14:50

1984 A reg T25 1.9DG petrol water cooled
Couldn't start engine today. Has stood for a few weeks.
Is a lazy starter, but there's a knack to getting...

4 Replies

2146 Views

Last post by bigherb
10 Jun 2018, 20:02
a 'what's this on dash' & 'what's that on actuator' question

Last post by Middle29 « 10 Jun 2018, 07:12
Replies: 2
by Middle29 » 09 Jun 2018, 14:36

After a small wire melting incident I now have a few things off & out to investigate - I always wondered what this is? Assuming an old charging port...

2 Replies

1238 Views

Last post by Middle29
10 Jun 2018, 07:12
Melting fire from cigarette lighter AWAY WITH KIDS HELP

Last post by Middle29 « 09 Jun 2018, 15:04
Replies: 16
by Middle29 » 26 May 2018, 11:17
1

2
Hi all - I’m away on hols with family, was getting ready to go for drive, plugged cig lighter charger in with cable but no phone and next minute...
16 Replies

5301 Views

Last post by Middle29
09 Jun 2018, 15:04
No Battery Dash Light at Ignition On

Last post by R0B « 09 Jun 2018, 14:24
Replies: 3
by bmouthboyo » 09 Jun 2018, 14:15

Hi Guys,

Bit of an odd one here. I replaced my alternator about 11 months ago for a Hell Recon one from ebay. Seemed to work fine until today....

3 Replies

1506 Views

Last post by R0B
09 Jun 2018, 14:24
osram nightbreakers

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 08 Jun 2018, 19:30
Replies: 27
by Sir Brixalot » 22 May 2018, 08:27
1

2
I go through 2-3 ignition switches a year. I've fitted a hard start hoping to prolong their lifespan. It crossed my mind that the ignition switches...
27 Replies

12950 Views

Last post by Sir Brixalot
08 Jun 2018, 19:30
Alternator, VSR and leisure battery

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 08 Jun 2018, 18:12
Replies: 6
by pondering » 28 May 2018, 08:56

Apologies if this combo has appeared before and I've missed it 'searching' !

A new leisure battery, Victron SuperAGM 60 ah (chosen for size and...

6 Replies

2472 Views

Last post by Sir Brixalot
08 Jun 2018, 18:12
Alternator issues

Last post by Paradise City « 08 Jun 2018, 07:17
Replies: 29
by Paradise City » 26 Oct 2017, 21:55
1

2
I had a very disappointing evening last Friday. Instead of rolling down to Folkestone to get the Eurotunnel to Belgium for half term, we ended up...
29 Replies

12288 Views

Last post by Paradise City
08 Jun 2018, 07:17
Coil Check

Last post by Merrsh1 « 04 Jun 2018, 20:21
Replies: 2
by Merrsh1 » 04 Jun 2018, 18:53

Evening All

I bought this coil :

From Eurocarparts and used their vehicle selector thingy and it confirmed it would fit. Its arrived and I want to...

2 Replies

1568 Views

Last post by Merrsh1
04 Jun 2018, 20:21
Both brake lights are out

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 04 Jun 2018, 19:41
Replies: 12
by Jonnyb416 » 21 May 2018, 07:49

Discovered both break lights are out. Checked the bulbs and they are fine. Can anyone please advise what I should check next? Cheers, Jon.

Sent...

12 Replies

4627 Views

Last post by Jonnyb416
04 Jun 2018, 19:41
Tacho, fuel, temp gauge and oil pressure light not working

Last post by mshaw1980 « 02 Jun 2018, 21:53
Replies: 6
by mshaw1980 » 31 May 2018, 19:24

Hello

Got a major head scratcher here. As above, none of these are working. I have a clustermaster dash repair kit fitted and all was well until a...

6 Replies

2262 Views

Last post by mshaw1980
02 Jun 2018, 21:53
Hazard lights not operating correctly

Last post by ali_mac « 02 Jun 2018, 11:37
Replies: 4
by ali_mac » 24 May 2018, 09:17

Hi All,

My issue is that, in order to activate the hazards on my van, you switch the hazard switch on, and then indicate right, it'll only flash on...

4 Replies

2013 Views

Last post by ali_mac
02 Jun 2018, 11:37
Licence plate lights

Last post by mshaw1980 « 02 Jun 2018, 06:35
Replies: 3
by mshaw1980 » 29 May 2018, 08:14

Anyone ever retro fitted some aftermarket licence plate lights like these as the vw originals are silly money?

onclick=...

3 Replies

1495 Views

Last post by mshaw1980
02 Jun 2018, 06:35
Wheres me flasher circuit ???. no flash when main beam is of

Last post by matt brighton « 01 Jun 2018, 20:56
Replies: 3
by matt brighton » 18 May 2018, 20:44

Hi

Hoping for some advice..

Lights all function except it won't flash unless the main beam is on...

If the hi beam works when main beam is on then...

3 Replies

1527 Views

Last post by matt brighton
01 Jun 2018, 20:56
Disconnecting bus bar

Last post by bootie3367 « 31 May 2018, 11:03
Replies: 3
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...

3 Replies

2091 Views

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

Last post by CovKid « 29 May 2018, 23:11
Replies: 9
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...

9 Replies

2516 Views

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

Last post by sharpmz « 28 May 2018, 20:55
Replies: 94
by orangebooboobearcrew » 17 Aug 2015, 12:08
1

…

3

4

5

6

7
Hi,

Still working through the starter problem on our 1980 2.0l Aircooled and after having replaced the main cable from the battery (slight...
94 Replies

42334 Views

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
Replies: 11
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...

11 Replies

4231 Views

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

Last post by sarran1955 « 27 May 2018, 07:57
Replies: 15
by george2490 » 25 May 2018, 18:23
1

2
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...
15 Replies

4343 Views

Last post by sarran1955
27 May 2018, 07:57
reversing sensors

Last post by chris7ian « 25 May 2018, 15:23
Replies: 17
by Stovies » 28 Nov 2017, 08:56
1

2
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...
17 Replies

7331 Views

Last post by chris7ian
25 May 2018, 15:23
Dash pod glass (plastic) replacement

Last post by R0B « 25 May 2018, 07:01
Replies: 1
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...

1 Replies

1223 Views

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
Replies: 13
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...

13 Replies

5293 Views

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
Replies: 4
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...

4 Replies

2822 Views

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

Last post by 937carrera « 22 May 2018, 18:42
Replies: 3
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...

3 Replies

2023 Views

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

Last post by 937carrera « 21 May 2018, 10:30
Replies: 1
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...

1 Replies

1429 Views

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

Last post by bigherb « 21 May 2018, 08:36
Replies: 3
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...

3 Replies

1717 Views

Last post by bigherb
21 May 2018, 08:36

New Topic

3584 topics

Page 30 of 72
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
28
29
30
31
32
…
72
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