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LED warning lights for DASH voltage?	VWKat	21 Jun 2026, 19:02	Once this week	Electrical & Instrumentation

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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...

8 Replies

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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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Last post by CovKid
15 Apr 2018, 22:29
Loud hum inside camper

Last post by sternal « 14 Apr 2018, 19:55
Replies: 8
by Broadacus » 08 Apr 2018, 13:38

Hi,

I have a 1984 Westfalia Camper. Today as my wife was cleaning the inside getting the van ready for summer, a loud hum could be heard coming from...

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Last post by sternal
14 Apr 2018, 19:55
Non electronic coil

Last post by ghost123uk « 14 Apr 2018, 06:56
Replies: 4
by jonathonck » 12 Apr 2018, 09:02

Hi. According to the breakdown guy the non electronic coil on my 1980 Aircooled has gone. I’m after a new one but finding it hard to source one.
Can...

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Last post by ghost123uk
14 Apr 2018, 06:56
noisy radiator fan

Last post by whitebob « 13 Apr 2018, 13:41
Replies: 2
by whitebob » 13 Apr 2018, 13:06

1990 Transporter. When my speed reaches 50 mph, the fan seems to start up, although not going fast. When I slow to 40 mph, it stops, then starts...

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Last post by whitebob
13 Apr 2018, 13:41
My flashy red light

Last post by Jeff J « 13 Apr 2018, 04:05
Replies: 36
by ChrisTriple » 23 Mar 2014, 12:41
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The gauge moves correctly, goes past the red light location to about 1 o'clock but then settle back to just past the centre location and stays...
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Last post by Jeff J
13 Apr 2018, 04:05
Cluster Master kit installed - still no dash illumination

Last post by mariner « 11 Apr 2018, 18:58
Replies: 9
by Moaninglisa » 10 Feb 2018, 14:49

I've just fitted a Cluster Master kit to my 84 1.9 dg watercooled van. I got it to brighten up the dash. Before the dash illumination lights work...

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Last post by mariner
11 Apr 2018, 18:58
Fix for broken clock / instrument fixing lugs

Last post by 937carrera « 11 Apr 2018, 11:13

by 937carrera » 11 Apr 2018, 11:13

When I came to adjust my clock for BST I noticed that it was difficult to do so because the knob you push in was not fully engaging and the face of...

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Last post by 937carrera
11 Apr 2018, 11:13
Repair or replace starter motor?

Last post by CovKid « 08 Apr 2018, 18:57
Replies: 11
by 2011dandd » 03 Apr 2018, 15:25

Hi I’ve got a 1.6 air cooled ct engine, when you have finished laughing please read on.
So only just bought it and knew that the starter was likely...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Apr 2018, 18:57
Erratic Timing on a Volkswagen T25 CU Aircooled

Last post by melvin « 06 Apr 2018, 20:29
Replies: 23
by melvin » 25 Feb 2018, 10:04
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Hi All,
I've been on and off trying to diagnose an intermittent soft misfire on my CU 2.0l Aircooled and I have noticed that when using a timing...
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Last post by melvin
06 Apr 2018, 20:29
Bosch 90A alternators, OEM

Last post by 937carrera « 06 Apr 2018, 19:38
Replies: 6
by silverbullet » 05 Apr 2018, 12:54

Do they all use the same size bearings?

6303 2RS front but not sure about the rear one... my practice one doesnt want to release the armature from...

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Last post by 937carrera
06 Apr 2018, 19:38
Weak Charge from Alternator

Last post by chris7ian « 06 Apr 2018, 15:42
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by chris7ian » 06 Apr 2018, 15:10

It appears I'm only getting 13.2V charge at the battery in my bus (1989 2.1 MV auto)... I'm about to replace the voltage regulator but where else...

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Last post by chris7ian
06 Apr 2018, 15:42
hot start relay

Last post by chris7ian « 06 Apr 2018, 15:21
Replies: 5
by daniel3933 » 06 Oct 2017, 09:11

hi all can someone tell me what ampage relay i need for hot/hard start relay please

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Last post by chris7ian
06 Apr 2018, 15:21
Temperature guage

Last post by magictricky « 05 Apr 2018, 19:56
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by magictricky » 04 Apr 2018, 13:26

Forgive my inexperience .
I've had a complete engine rebuild (after some kind garage overfilled it) and since having it returned the temp guage...

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05 Apr 2018, 19:56

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