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Where is the ignition amplifier??

Last post by ronsrecord « 27 Mar 2018, 12:10
Replies: 10
by ronsrecord » 25 Mar 2018, 15:22

It seems to be hiding from me! I have a new one to put in - but need to know where to stick it!

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Last post by ronsrecord
27 Mar 2018, 12:10
What gauge of wire to choose and where to get it?

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 25 Mar 2018, 10:05
Replies: 3
by TheBeaver » 24 Mar 2018, 18:59

Our camper is about to get a bit of an overhaul and this will involve new wiring throughout. To make sure I am not losing any time sourcing wiring...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
25 Mar 2018, 10:05
New battery recommendation

Last post by Ian and Lins « 24 Mar 2018, 14:38
Replies: 5
by Ian and Lins » 23 Mar 2018, 13:15

It looks like I might need a new starter battery. It's to replace an Exide EB542 but I've been quoted nearly £100. Is this about right? Petrol 1.9 DG...

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Last post by Ian and Lins
24 Mar 2018, 14:38
Fridge relay connection

Last post by 937carrera « 24 Mar 2018, 10:30
Replies: 22
by shrig1969 » 17 Mar 2018, 18:18
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Untitled by gary shrigley , on Flickr

I am trying to get the 12v connection to my fridge working.
Should I be looking to run another wire from the...
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Last post by 937carrera
24 Mar 2018, 10:30
Washer bottle clean

Last post by jamesakers « 24 Mar 2018, 10:25
Replies: 1
by itchyfeet » 24 Mar 2018, 09:56

Washer bottle is in electrical in the Haynes and Bentley so it's in electrical here too :D

My poptop washers keep getting blocked, when you wash...

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Last post by jamesakers
24 Mar 2018, 10:25
HT Leads..over the counter.

Last post by Ian and Lins « 23 Mar 2018, 13:06
Replies: 13
by jrt » 16 Mar 2018, 19:31

Evening all. Right, just as i got up and running another problem rears it's head. To cut a long story short i'd like to pick up some ht leads...

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Last post by Ian and Lins
23 Mar 2018, 13:06
Fridge draining the starter battery while driving

Last post by salgarfi « 23 Mar 2018, 12:36
Replies: 15
by salgarfi » 22 Mar 2018, 08:57
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Hello All,
I had a strange occurance the other day. I have a 1990 2.1 ltr waterbox Auto Sleeper Trident with the original, installed electrolux...
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Last post by salgarfi
23 Mar 2018, 12:36
Alternator 65/90 amp

Last post by crazyhorse « 19 Mar 2018, 19:13
Replies: 4
by focursed » 19 Mar 2018, 15:53

Think the alternator has given up the ghost red dash light been flashing
now staying on constantly can I fit a90 amp one on in place of existing...

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Last post by crazyhorse
19 Mar 2018, 19:13
Oil temperature sender - Early 1.6 TD (JX)

Last post by bootie3367 « 11 Mar 2018, 12:34
Replies: 25
by nicola.gemo » 11 Jan 2017, 09:50
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Hello.
I am about to fit a VDO oil temperature gauge to my Westfalia (reason is that I got some issues with boost pressure and I would like to...
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Last post by bootie3367
11 Mar 2018, 12:34
Flattering battery help please

Last post by Da dan « 09 Mar 2018, 06:42
Replies: 6
by Da dan » 07 Mar 2018, 20:53

So I have a 1.9dg (with electric fuel pump) and I’m getting a flat battery. I have a 120wat sola on roof trickle charging starter battery with max...

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Last post by Da dan
09 Mar 2018, 06:42
lumpy/rough running

Last post by itchyfeet « 08 Mar 2018, 20:55
Replies: 37
by jrt » 24 Feb 2018, 18:16
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Hello, van just started to run a bit rough today.
Was ok before, drove half an hour, stopped to fill up and then started to feel a bit under powered...
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Last post by itchyfeet
08 Mar 2018, 20:55
It won't start?

Last post by 937carrera « 05 Mar 2018, 21:21
Replies: 16
by 69gp225 » 27 Feb 2018, 19:35
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Hello,

My battery with the cold weather was dead so I charged the battery. The engine turns fine but it won't fire into life?

We are having very...
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Last post by 937carrera
05 Mar 2018, 21:21
DAB radio in van.

Last post by Moonrakers « 04 Mar 2018, 02:42
Replies: 6
by chuckle-bus-tom » 26 Feb 2018, 21:30

Hi all,

I have a new van from work, and would prefer to have DAB radio in it. I am not allowed to change the head unit (and doubt I could if I...

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Last post by Moonrakers
04 Mar 2018, 02:42
Strange Happenings

Last post by tonytech « 03 Mar 2018, 20:15
Replies: 5
by Apex » 02 Mar 2018, 21:43

On my way home from the frozen woods in Essex tonight, McDonalds looked good, but after eating my food and re-starting my Green Machine i was...

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Last post by tonytech
03 Mar 2018, 20:15
Dash lights

Last post by slowcoach « 02 Mar 2018, 18:02
Replies: 6
by itchyfeet » 27 Jan 2018, 17:31

I don't drive at night much but I recently noticed I found it hard to use the heater controls at night in the tin top, then in the pop tonight I...

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Last post by slowcoach
02 Mar 2018, 18:02
Auto box illuminations

Last post by CovKid « 02 Mar 2018, 11:34
Replies: 13
by maxstu » 27 Feb 2018, 20:16

For 1989 2.1DJ automatic...

My van's autobox has two holders for light fittings, yet only one power source...a typical live and earth with female...

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Last post by CovKid
02 Mar 2018, 11:34
New Indicator lenses with side lights

Last post by slowcoach « 01 Mar 2018, 16:54
Replies: 1
by crazymilk » 01 Mar 2018, 10:31

Hi there

I have just purchased some new smoked indicator lenses for my T25
They seem to have an extra side light bulb and wiring which my originals...

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Last post by slowcoach
01 Mar 2018, 16:54
Heater fan problems on 2.1 WBXDJ

Last post by Mr Bean « 01 Mar 2018, 15:29
Replies: 13
by Mr Bean » 18 Feb 2018, 20:29

The three position heater fan switch seemed to be jamming then stuck in one position but could be moved over to run heater full chat if held there....

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Last post by Mr Bean
01 Mar 2018, 15:29
Hazard Warning lights not working

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 27 Feb 2018, 06:10
Replies: 5
by Jonnyb416 » 23 Feb 2018, 14:51

Hi All, can anyone suggest what I check next please?

I’ve changed the switch.

Checked the fuse. (I think, none of the metal strips are actually...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
27 Feb 2018, 06:10
FR7DC+

Last post by 937carrera « 26 Feb 2018, 21:10
Replies: 3
by CovKid » 26 Feb 2018, 20:15

Anyone any idea what FR7DC+ Bosch spark plugs are meant to fit? Had someone pick up an order for me at GSF today and thats what were in the box....

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Last post by 937carrera
26 Feb 2018, 21:10
Indicators not working after removing dash to fit blower

Last post by CovKid « 26 Feb 2018, 10:07
Replies: 6
by Ginojasper » 25 Feb 2018, 19:36

After removing dashboard and replacing heater blower my indicators aren’t working! The horn is also not working. When I’ve put it all back together,...

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Last post by CovKid
26 Feb 2018, 10:07
Cold Cranking Amps for Batteries

Last post by itchyfeet « 23 Feb 2018, 14:36
Replies: 2
by DoubleOSeven » 23 Feb 2018, 14:15

What I know...Batteries are rated according to their Amp Hours and Cold Cranking Amps. Loosely, Amp Hours is how long the battery will last if it’s...

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Last post by itchyfeet
23 Feb 2018, 14:36
Non VW electrics question. 32amps split to two 16amps

Last post by maxstu « 20 Feb 2018, 17:56
Replies: 11
by maxstu » 19 Feb 2018, 19:04

I hope someone can help please.

We have two outbuildings supplied by a 63amps metered mains supply going to two individually fused Lewden 3 pin...

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Last post by maxstu
20 Feb 2018, 17:56
Internal lights from leisure battery?

Last post by 937carrera « 20 Feb 2018, 17:31
Replies: 19
by Westy123 » 13 Feb 2018, 12:35
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Apologies if this has been raised elsewhere. I have a 1986 Westy, and want to run the internal lights from the leisure battery rather than the...
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Last post by 937carrera
20 Feb 2018, 17:31
Manifold Heater problem. 1.9 WBX early

Last post by VWKat « 20 Feb 2018, 12:54
Replies: 17
by VWKat » 15 Feb 2018, 15:21
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Hello,

Back again. New day, new problem.

It started out with a small voltage drop, then I couldn't start my van and there was a large voltage...
17 Replies

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Last post by VWKat
20 Feb 2018, 12:54
Westfalia 1983 Eletrical questions

Last post by Edwin1983 « 18 Feb 2018, 13:58
Replies: 3
by Edwin1983 » 11 Feb 2018, 22:20

Hello all , can anyone help with the following ?

I’m trying to find out how to rewire the van to make the interior lights run off the leisure...

3 Replies

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Last post by Edwin1983
18 Feb 2018, 13:58
Radio Aerial (Part 2)

Last post by kentishvanman « 18 Feb 2018, 13:39
Replies: 2
by kentishvanman » 17 Feb 2018, 18:16

Hi,
Re my earlier post about fitting an internal aerial cos external one gets in the way of the screen cover.
Problem solved. External type pillar...

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Last post by kentishvanman
18 Feb 2018, 13:39
Temperature sensors

Last post by trundletruc « 17 Feb 2018, 20:34
Replies: 2
by trundletruc » 16 Feb 2018, 12:11

I am changing my early cooling system DG 1984 to the later one with the thermostat at the front of the engine (1986ish). I will be using the Pierberg...

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Last post by trundletruc
17 Feb 2018, 20:34
Recommendations for JT terminal crimp tool

Last post by adie89 « 16 Feb 2018, 21:55
Replies: 4
by silverbullet » 25 Jan 2018, 20:25

Not after the cheapest (or the flashiest!)

What does the job consistently and is made to last?

I need to re-pin the Temp 2 sender plug to eliminate...

4 Replies

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Last post by adie89
16 Feb 2018, 21:55
Well done WIki

Last post by CovKid « 16 Feb 2018, 16:36
Replies: 1
by Mr Bean » 14 Feb 2018, 18:02

Some time ago I was able to undertake the intermittent windscreen wiper mod with the aid of info from the Wiki. A couple of weeks ago my three...

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Last post by CovKid
16 Feb 2018, 16:36
Aircooled Engine, Diesel Instruments. DOPS.

Last post by Andyroo « 14 Feb 2018, 20:45
Replies: 30
by Andyroo » 04 Feb 2018, 18:14
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I have a 2ltr air cooled engine on my 1982 van and at sometime in it's life it's been fitted with an instrument cluster from a diesel.
No idea when...
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Last post by Andyroo
14 Feb 2018, 20:45
Battery charging

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 14 Feb 2018, 15:24
Replies: 15
by TONYT25T25 » 03 Dec 2017, 11:23
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Is it ok to leave a battery connected whilst trickle charging from a charger. The charger generates about 12.v volts but cannot see how this would...
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Last post by bigbadbob76
14 Feb 2018, 15:24
coolant warning light

Last post by Rodney Hopalong « 14 Feb 2018, 13:32
Replies: 2
by Rodney Hopalong » 14 Feb 2018, 11:19

Hello I was just reading an earlier thread about the coolant warning light and flashing and realized I don't have any light working under the...

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Last post by Rodney Hopalong
14 Feb 2018, 13:32
Instrument cluster wiring issues.

Last post by 123-jn « 12 Feb 2018, 22:39
Replies: 3
by 123-jn » 13 Jan 2018, 20:36

Recently my instrument cluster has been giving a bit of grief. I read an excellent article on the Wiki by Covkid and Ghost and decided to make the...

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Last post by 123-jn
12 Feb 2018, 22:39
Coolant Tempertiure Light.

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 12 Feb 2018, 13:46
Replies: 5
by gtrbikeman » 11 Feb 2018, 12:33

Hi Any ideas on this.....The coolant temperture light flashes as normal when ignition turned on but when engine started wont go off till ive re...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
12 Feb 2018, 13:46
Starting issue

Last post by Aidan « 11 Feb 2018, 10:18
Replies: 7
by Moaninglisa » 23 Jan 2018, 21:55

My 84 1.9 DG WBX with not fire. It turns over fine. There is no power getting to the coil. I have tried putting a live straight to the coil but still...

7 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
11 Feb 2018, 10:18
Oil Light NOT flashing at start-up

Last post by hightop ratty « 09 Feb 2018, 19:11
Replies: 15
by chris7ian » 26 Jun 2017, 12:32
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The 'test' oil light flash before start-up ,with the key in the first position, doesn't always flash.

Sometimes it operates as expected, other...
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Last post by hightop ratty
09 Feb 2018, 19:11
What is this?

Last post by rightsideup « 09 Feb 2018, 13:52
Replies: 7
by rightsideup » 09 Feb 2018, 11:41

I've got my dash off for the dreaded heater fan replacement and plan to tidy up the rats nest of aftermarket wiring while I'm in there. I found this...

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Last post by rightsideup
09 Feb 2018, 13:52
Central locking questions

Last post by 35i-VR6 « 07 Feb 2018, 15:46
Replies: 3
by 35i-VR6 » 02 Feb 2018, 20:28

So I've bought a genuine central locking kit, the loom seams to be in 4 parts

My first question is where does the main loom run, ie the long one...

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Last post by 35i-VR6
07 Feb 2018, 15:46
Heater motor and dashboard :-(

Last post by LL435 « 07 Feb 2018, 10:15
Replies: 8
by LL435 » 06 Feb 2018, 15:23

Hi, after a long time not using the van, we had some work done to get it up and running as it wouldn't start. It's now working & MOT'd (hooray) and...

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Last post by LL435
07 Feb 2018, 10:15
What Size Inverter For Projector?

Last post by Mr Bean « 07 Feb 2018, 08:26
Replies: 12
by TheDocmeister » 05 Dec 2017, 10:07

I'm going to fit a mini projector and screen in our van to give big screen movie or PS2 action on longer journeys :ok

Now I know there are 12v...

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Last post by Mr Bean
07 Feb 2018, 08:26
maestro headlights fitted to t25

Last post by happy van « 05 Feb 2018, 21:05
Replies: 2
by happy van » 05 Feb 2018, 20:38

im sure its been covered before but I can not find it.can anyone give me some pointers on how to fit them thanks.

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Last post by happy van
05 Feb 2018, 21:05
Headlights MOT failure

Last post by slowcoach « 02 Feb 2018, 18:14
Replies: 13
by tamson » 05 Oct 2017, 11:48

Hi, my van (1982 T25) just failed its mot - fortunately only minor issues. However one of the fails was the direction of headlight beam. I replaced...

13 Replies

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Last post by slowcoach
02 Feb 2018, 18:14
Distributor cap identification

Last post by shrig1969 « 02 Feb 2018, 08:37
Replies: 7
by shrig1969 » 31 Jan 2018, 08:58

Could someone shed some light on the description of this please.....
Euro car parts are offering a JP Group distributor cap against my REG number....

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Last post by shrig1969
02 Feb 2018, 08:37
New Number Plate Lamps

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 01 Feb 2018, 17:40
Replies: 4
by The Hairy Camper » 01 Feb 2018, 13:16

Hi people, the connections in my number plate lamps are pretty worn and only work when they want to (or you give them a light thump).
I've had an...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
01 Feb 2018, 17:40
Another Headlight Loom Post

Last post by crazyhorse « 29 Jan 2018, 15:52
Replies: 1
by Born Too Late » 29 Jan 2018, 12:48

Typically, almost immediately after buying a Boomslang loom from Paddock, I found this on ebay:

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

Bit...

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Last post by crazyhorse
29 Jan 2018, 15:52
Crimpers

Last post by CovKid « 27 Jan 2018, 21:42
Replies: 27
by ninja.turtle007 » 20 Jan 2018, 19:51
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I need a decent pair of ratchet crimpers for insulated terminals. The cheapo pair I currently have don't squeeze the terminal properly, which results...
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Last post by CovKid
27 Jan 2018, 21:42
split charge cable size.

Last post by bigherb « 25 Jan 2018, 07:06
Replies: 1
by dbz864 » 24 Jan 2018, 18:41

Hi, What size cable do folk normally fit to the split charge relays, i was always led to believe it was 2.5mm , partly due to the fact i thought most...

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Last post by bigherb
25 Jan 2018, 07:06
DC ammerter

Last post by bigherb « 25 Jan 2018, 07:00
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by jas915 » 24 Jan 2018, 21:00

Hi looking to buy a DC clamp ammeter, anyone suggest a good budget one, need to go up to maybe 100amps.
Thanks jason

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Last post by bigherb
25 Jan 2018, 07:00
Strange going’s on....

Last post by Robjackson « 23 Jan 2018, 16:21
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by Robjackson » 22 Jan 2018, 22:05

Well there’s something strange going on...

I’ll give you a full run down even though I’m sure most of it will be irrelevant.

Firstly, vehicle...

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Last post by Robjackson
23 Jan 2018, 16:21

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