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Flexi Navigation Light Not Staying Lit

Last post by maxstu « 30 Apr 2020, 11:36
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by maxstu » 30 Apr 2020, 07:59

Camper flexi navigation light on B pillar above passanger seat on RHD. Power comes from sliding door light live wire and arrives at switch black...

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30 Apr 2020, 11:36
LED DRLs

Last post by JonB « 30 Apr 2020, 07:39
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by King Kenny » 11 Apr 2020, 19:34

IMG_3455web.jpg Decided I would fit a pair of daytime running lamps to the underside of the front bumper. I have wired them into an ignition...

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Last post by JonB
30 Apr 2020, 07:39
FM signal through DAB aerial

Last post by slowcoach « 29 Apr 2020, 10:56
Replies: 2
by slowcoach » 29 Apr 2020, 07:45

I wouldnt mind getting rid of my ill fitting FM aerial - can you receive an FM signal through a DAB car aerial? no idea on this subject!
thanks

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Last post by slowcoach
29 Apr 2020, 10:56
HHEELLPP early petrol van to aaz temperature wiring issue

Last post by Mocki « 27 Apr 2020, 17:37
Replies: 3
by Autojunkie88 » 27 Apr 2020, 11:57

Hi folks im sorry if this has been spoke of already, i have had a browse and search but not found what i need. can anyone help with the temp sensor...

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Last post by Mocki
27 Apr 2020, 17:37
Current Draw

Last post by Mocki « 27 Apr 2020, 12:52
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by manluka » 27 Apr 2020, 11:57

Hi guys,

looking for advice please. I have a current draw of 13.8Amps... Rapid drain on my 65Ah battery, so I disconnect Neg lead when the van is...

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Last post by Mocki
27 Apr 2020, 12:52
control panel lights

Last post by angleseycaver « 24 Apr 2020, 17:56
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by angleseycaver » 22 Apr 2020, 18:58

I thought I knew every thing about my 1983 petrol every thing was working ok until today, I started her up to give the engine a bit of a run, I...

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Last post by angleseycaver
24 Apr 2020, 17:56
Windscreen washers.

Last post by Garry2809 « 22 Apr 2020, 09:16
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by Garry2809 » 21 Apr 2020, 17:18

My van failed it’s D.O.E. a few months back on a good list of things. One of them being the windscreen washers not working. I tackled it today and...

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Last post by Garry2809
22 Apr 2020, 09:16
Tachometer adjustment

Last post by Aidan « 21 Apr 2020, 18:29
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by Dobble » 17 Apr 2020, 10:23

Hi guys

Following on from this thread onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; where it was established that my tachometer is reading...

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Last post by Aidan
21 Apr 2020, 18:29
1.9 DG Coil Wiring

Last post by dontpanic « 21 Apr 2020, 12:33
Replies: 9
by dontpanic » 21 Apr 2020, 08:34

Hello everyone

Am nearing the final stages of firing up the engine but need some help on wiring. I hold my hands up to the fact that I simply cannot...

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Last post by dontpanic
21 Apr 2020, 12:33
Solar - is it worth it?

Last post by ash1293 « 20 Apr 2020, 17:45
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by ash1293 » 20 Apr 2020, 15:27

Ok I know if off grid camping solar systems can be worthwhile but the question I have is a little more specific.

I've been clearing out the shed and...

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Last post by ash1293
20 Apr 2020, 17:45
Petrol Tachometer wrong connector

Last post by garry247 « 20 Apr 2020, 06:53
Replies: 17
by garry247 » 14 Mar 2020, 18:21
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Hi fellow campers. I have acquired a petrol tachometer but the wiring connectors do not fit.

I have what I believe is the early type.

Here is the...
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Last post by garry247
20 Apr 2020, 06:53
Rear Fog Light Switch Tell-Tale lamp

Last post by ajsimmo « 19 Apr 2020, 10:08
Replies: 4
by PaulG » 06 Apr 2020, 10:50

Hi,
Mine has burned out, don't know when, not sure it has ever worked in 12 years TBH, however, following the decision by Brickwerks to close their...

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Last post by ajsimmo
19 Apr 2020, 10:08
Battery warning light wiring

Last post by diesel11 « 17 Apr 2020, 17:24
Replies: 7
by diesel11 » 07 Apr 2020, 16:45

Hey all, hope you're all staying safe,my battery warning light doesn't come on at all, although the battery is charging 14.2 volts, I've checked for...

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Last post by diesel11
17 Apr 2020, 17:24
Eberspacher D2 loom routing

Last post by 35i-VR6 « 17 Apr 2020, 10:42
Replies: 4
by 35i-VR6 » 16 Apr 2020, 10:18

Just about to fit a Eber D2 Airtronic to my under slung box that the Westy came with

I'm curious will it be ok to route the main loom through the...

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Last post by 35i-VR6
17 Apr 2020, 10:42
Rejuvenating an old flat battery...with urine???

Last post by Lanciaman « 12 Apr 2020, 21:29
Replies: 2
by Lanciaman » 12 Apr 2020, 16:50

I have a battery that has been flat for a number of years - 5 or 6. I've been told it's possible to rejuvenate it by putting it on a trickle charge...

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Last post by Lanciaman
12 Apr 2020, 21:29
Starter motor cable to solenoid

Last post by maxstu « 09 Apr 2020, 20:58
Replies: 4
by maxstu » 09 Apr 2020, 19:48

The wire cable between main body and solenoid has perished and parted.
What kind of (permanent) repair can l do please?
Sorry for poor photo

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Last post by maxstu
09 Apr 2020, 20:58
Fuel pump constantly priming?

Last post by mariner « 09 Apr 2020, 11:12
Replies: 3
by mariner » 08 Apr 2020, 15:04

Hi all. Had an issue recently where I couldn't get the van to fire. Took a while before I realised I'd knocked a fuse out when putting the bed down...

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Last post by mariner
09 Apr 2020, 11:12
Hazard warning switch

Last post by carthago ian « 08 Apr 2020, 16:55
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by carthago ian » 07 Apr 2020, 11:51

Hi all .. My to do list.... is the hazard warning light switch . When I push the switch to operate the flashers the switch needs a couple off
pushes...

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Last post by carthago ian
08 Apr 2020, 16:55
ABS connector.

Last post by maxstu « 08 Apr 2020, 13:50
Replies: 8
by maxstu » 06 Apr 2020, 15:53

Do l disconnect ABS here (what a mess :oops:) or the sensor at back of hub. I want to remove front suspension for a revamp.
Regards
Stuart

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Last post by maxstu
08 Apr 2020, 13:50
Hand brake on light

Last post by Cobra88 « 06 Apr 2020, 20:28
Replies: 4
by carthago ian » 02 Apr 2020, 09:12

I've plenty of time on my hands , so all the little jobs that kinda should be done are getting attention . My hand brake on light isn't working ,...

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Last post by Cobra88
06 Apr 2020, 20:28
Getting to the fan blower switch

Last post by Jim San « 06 Apr 2020, 07:51
Replies: 7
by logicred » 27 Aug 2018, 15:41

Hi all. 1987 t25, fan blower doesn't work, almost definitely seized (I have watched the video), but I would like to test the switch first. What's the...

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Last post by Jim San
06 Apr 2020, 07:51
Relay 56 in position 7 on fuse board ?

Last post by izzybarnard « 04 Apr 2020, 21:20
Replies: 8
by izzybarnard » 04 Apr 2020, 16:16

Afternoon
I was going to fit a number 292 buzzer relay in position 7 on the fuse board for a 'head lights on with ignition off ' type alarm but I...

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Last post by izzybarnard
04 Apr 2020, 21:20
Leisure battery wiring

Last post by mariner « 02 Apr 2020, 12:57
Replies: 1
by triggermala » 02 Apr 2020, 10:30

Hi I have purchased a VSR split charge relay kit and new leisure battery. I am having trouble finding a good earthing point. I have put a meter on a...

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Last post by mariner
02 Apr 2020, 12:57
Running speaker wire from cab door - drilling required??

Last post by mariner « 02 Apr 2020, 08:59
Replies: 6
by mariner » 01 Apr 2020, 09:13

Hi all. Finally got myself some speakers for the cab door (currently nothing in the front of the van at all speaker wise). I know some have suggested...

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Last post by mariner
02 Apr 2020, 08:59
Heater only blows warm air

Last post by mariner « 01 Apr 2020, 09:05
Replies: 12
by mariner » 17 Mar 2020, 17:39

As the days get warmer (ish), I've noticed that not matter how far across I move the leaver the fans in the van blow through warm air. It definitely...

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Last post by mariner
01 Apr 2020, 09:05
Temp gauge sender - linear resistance?

Last post by AngeloEvs « 31 Mar 2020, 20:07
Replies: 5
by T25Convert » 30 Mar 2020, 19:06

New temperature gauge sender fitted to 1.9wbx. Black square plug one identical to the one on there.

However, temperature gauge now sits at 3/4...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
31 Mar 2020, 20:07
LED voltage

Last post by royalengineerfish « 27 Mar 2020, 20:57
Replies: 6
by royalengineerfish » 27 Mar 2020, 19:02

Hi
Does anyone know the voltage for the warning LEDs on the dash ribbon, two red, two yellow and one green. Where is best place to get these from....

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Last post by royalengineerfish
27 Mar 2020, 20:57
Condensation on leisure battery?

Last post by slowcoach « 26 Mar 2020, 07:26
Replies: 2
by slowcoach » 25 Mar 2020, 19:59

Has anyone had this before? I've new Lucas leisure batteries running with a solar setup I've had for approx 8 years.

Just noticed yesterday for the...

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Last post by slowcoach
26 Mar 2020, 07:26
Not sure where this connection goes?

Last post by bigherb « 22 Mar 2020, 06:59
Replies: 4
by Ciaoflyer » 21 Mar 2020, 14:10

Hi I have a 2.1 dj WBX. I have rebuilt the engine and put it back in the van. However, I have one wire that doesn’t seem to go anywhere, can anyone...

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Last post by bigherb
22 Mar 2020, 06:59
Early Van headlight upgrade

Last post by Mocki « 20 Mar 2020, 21:03
Replies: 1
by Davegrohl99 » 20 Mar 2020, 20:04

Hey

I have a 1981 LHD Westy.

Its headlights are appalling there are spots fitted which helps but on dipped its like glow worms in Jam jars....

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Last post by Mocki
20 Mar 2020, 21:03
Stereo swap, ISO wiring harness adaptor

Last post by slowcoach « 18 Mar 2020, 09:22
Replies: 4
by BambooBilly » 14 Mar 2020, 09:19

Hi forum!

I’m in the process of a radio/stereo swap (to a completely ott touch screen DAB) but before I splice all the existing wires, I wonder if...

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Last post by slowcoach
18 Mar 2020, 09:22
Ignition issues

Last post by Mallers2000 « 17 Mar 2020, 13:44

by Mallers2000 » 17 Mar 2020, 13:44

Hi there
It’s my first post and really hoping for some help.
I have a 1982 t25 camper LHD with a non turbo 1.9 d engine.
It used to have a 1.6d in...

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Last post by Mallers2000
17 Mar 2020, 13:44
Looking for a temperature gauge

Last post by Richardspain « 16 Mar 2020, 11:51
Replies: 7
by Richardspain » 08 Mar 2020, 18:27

The temperature gauge on our 1983 t25 works but the warning light doesn’t. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement gauge? It overheated the...

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Last post by Richardspain
16 Mar 2020, 11:51
Electrical noise around rear upper glovebox area

Last post by nesty « 14 Mar 2020, 18:01
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by nesty » 08 Mar 2020, 15:21

Hi All

About 4/5 months ago I had my windscreen wiper motor and heater blower replaced all good.

Though, now a what sounds like a arcing/shorting...

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Last post by nesty
14 Mar 2020, 18:01
1987 westfalia leisure battery setup

Last post by zoona « 14 Mar 2020, 17:50
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by zoona » 10 Mar 2020, 18:52

I have a westfalia van, and as far as I know it is mostly standard. Electrically, there are a couple of extras, which I shall investigate (extra...

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Last post by zoona
14 Mar 2020, 17:50
My Unusual ribbon cable...

Last post by h00per « 08 Mar 2020, 10:10

by h00per » 08 Mar 2020, 10:10

Recently I tried to work out why my temp gauge didn't flash on start-up. I pulled the dash and found the middle contact was not attached. This is...

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Last post by h00per
08 Mar 2020, 10:10
Advice on re-wiring zig

Last post by mariner « 04 Mar 2020, 15:43

by mariner » 04 Mar 2020, 15:43

Hi all. My zig unit has always run off the starter battery using a small green relay (rm12) as there was no leisure battery. I've now fitted a...

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Last post by mariner
04 Mar 2020, 15:43
Installing a stereo and usb power socket in dash

Last post by King Kenny « 01 Mar 2020, 20:24
Replies: 3
by Fugeh » 01 Mar 2020, 13:34

Hi,

My van doesn't have a radio or cigarette lighter. I'm looking to install both a stereo and USB socket and wondered how to go about it - I...

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Last post by King Kenny
01 Mar 2020, 20:24
Hard start relay on t3 TD

Last post by T25boy71 « 27 Feb 2020, 20:18
Replies: 3
by T25boy71 » 25 Jan 2020, 21:04

Hi all I’m thinking of fitting a hard start relay on t25 Diesel camper van because I have a intermittent starter problem I’ve tested the starter and...

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Last post by T25boy71
27 Feb 2020, 20:18
Flashing temp light but gauge ok

Last post by Ciaraneng « 23 Feb 2020, 17:55
Replies: 32
by mister scoops » 31 Aug 2018, 19:29
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Quick question. I've googled this but have come up with a number of possible answers.

Sat in traffic. Temp needle went up a bit and fan cut in...
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Last post by Ciaraneng
23 Feb 2020, 17:55
Static Caravan Electrics

Last post by itchyfeet « 20 Feb 2020, 19:01
Replies: 15
by maxstu » 01 Feb 2020, 09:40
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This is a bedside ceiling light switch. Its linked to main switch at bedroom entrance lve now moved to outside of room.
I intend to fit a shower...
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Last post by itchyfeet
20 Feb 2020, 19:01
Is this a split charge relay system?

Last post by Buckaroo « 17 Feb 2020, 18:19
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by Jungle_Jim » 02 Feb 2020, 11:37

Hi all, I bought a T25 a couple of weeks ago, having not driven it for about 5 days I went to it on Friday and both the engine and leisure battery...

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Last post by Buckaroo
17 Feb 2020, 18:19
Solar panel for motorcycle battery

Last post by maxstu « 11 Feb 2020, 15:42
Replies: 12
by maxstu » 09 Feb 2020, 13:11

I require a solar panel to keep my motorcycle battery in good order, when stored in cold garage. The battery will stay connected to bike and is 12...

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Last post by maxstu
11 Feb 2020, 15:42
Coil

Last post by Aidan « 10 Feb 2020, 11:06
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by R0B » 06 Feb 2020, 20:00

My coil has no labels on it. How can I tell what replacement I need. 1991 dj

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Last post by Aidan
10 Feb 2020, 11:06
(Solved). Panel light fuse location

Last post by Timburrows « 09 Feb 2020, 23:01
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by AngeloEvs » 07 Feb 2020, 21:50

The fuse is located at the top of the fusebox on post 86 vans, some vans will have four and some two. It is the rightmost fuse.

The fuse feeds the...

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Last post by Timburrows
09 Feb 2020, 23:01
Aftermarket ECU for 2.1 DJ

Last post by maxstu « 09 Feb 2020, 12:15
Replies: 21
by shalfy1 » 15 Jan 2020, 10:59
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Hi
My first post to this forum, as I cannot find any information on fitting an aftermarket ECU to the 2.1 DJ engine.
It's something my engine tuner...
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Last post by maxstu
09 Feb 2020, 12:15
Original towbar wiring harness?

Last post by silverbullet « 05 Feb 2020, 13:57

by silverbullet » 05 Feb 2020, 13:57

Trying to make inroads to the bus refit, I find that in my stock of good parts is a rear lighting harness that has a third leg (predictably cut off,...

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Last post by silverbullet
05 Feb 2020, 13:57
Propex Heatsource, noisey and not working well

Last post by rollercoaster « 04 Feb 2020, 18:01
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by rollercoaster » 23 Jan 2020, 15:00

First thought was it has a mouse in,
after taking the cover off and running it bare,
it seems a bit stiff and possibly has a motor problem,
like a...

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Last post by rollercoaster
04 Feb 2020, 18:01
Fuse and relay diagrams

Last post by SEKN410 « 02 Feb 2020, 10:50
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by SEKN410 » 01 Feb 2020, 15:31

Hi everyone and happy new year to all, I’ve just replaced the wiper stalk on our e reg 1.6td Norman and also bought the intermittent washer relay. It...

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Last post by SEKN410
02 Feb 2020, 10:50
Help needed - How to dismantle distributor

Last post by itchyfeet « 31 Jan 2020, 16:04
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by AllTheGear_NoIdea » 31 Jan 2020, 14:53

IMG_2233.jpg I’m trying to dismantle my distributor, but struggling at the moment! I can’t get the hall sender drum off the shaft, I can see a little...

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31 Jan 2020, 16:04

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