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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...
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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...

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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...

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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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 4
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
Radio Aerials

Last post by AngeloEvs « 20 Jan 2018, 23:40
Replies: 1
by kentishvanman » 20 Jan 2018, 22:26

Has anyone come across or used an internal aerial for a AM/FM radio?
My current pillar aerial gets in the way of the screen cover. I could fit a...

1 Replies

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Last post by AngeloEvs
20 Jan 2018, 23:40
installing solar power in a westy

Last post by danmetallic « 17 Jan 2018, 20:37
Replies: 311
by Westy End » 16 Feb 2014, 22:37
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All,

thought I would put down for the benefit of others what progress I have made on this project - with thanks to printmonkey for his thread...
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Last post by danmetallic
17 Jan 2018, 20:37
voltage stabilizer

Last post by AngeloEvs « 17 Jan 2018, 20:31
Replies: 6
by Hugo1988 » 02 Jan 2018, 15:32

I have purchased a 1988 T25 camper van . In June last year. I have just replace the engine but find the engine runners at 3/4 on the temperature...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
17 Jan 2018, 20:31
Leisure or engine battery?

Last post by ytnom « 17 Jan 2018, 18:30
Replies: 2
by ytnom » 17 Jan 2018, 14:28

Hi folks I'm trying to determine if the batteries I have are right for the job.
Under the drivers seat is a hoppecke 12v 66ah 510a duplex plus with a...

2 Replies

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Last post by ytnom
17 Jan 2018, 18:30
Having bother with alternator

Last post by dave friday « 16 Jan 2018, 08:31
Replies: 9
by sandancer » 05 Jan 2018, 18:46

Hi can someone please put the wiring diagram for 16d t25 thanks

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Last post by dave friday
16 Jan 2018, 08:31
Only had my van over 10 years and I cant remember

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 15 Jan 2018, 17:22
Replies: 6
by zenecho » 15 Jan 2018, 13:36

Ok, may be a stupid moment - well I am getting over the flu I had at the new year.

My indicators dont switch off after I go round corners. I'm...

6 Replies

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
15 Jan 2018, 17:22
Split charge relay - fuse blows

Last post by 937carrera « 14 Jan 2018, 11:46
Replies: 15
by adrianbutter » 07 Jan 2018, 21:19
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The fuse blows on my SPlit charge relay too often, and especially when I drive with a load attached - like a camping fridge plugged in to the Aux...
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Last post by 937carrera
14 Jan 2018, 11:46
Starting sequence?

Last post by skysurfin09 « 05 Jan 2018, 17:57
Replies: 12
by skysurfin09 » 26 Dec 2017, 21:18

What tells the fuel injection system to switch to idle mode after initially firing on turn of the key. I'm trying to fault find this starting problem...

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Last post by skysurfin09
05 Jan 2018, 17:57
Melted headlight relays.. protect them!

Last post by crazyhorse « 05 Jan 2018, 15:12
Replies: 12
by slowcoach » 28 Sep 2017, 18:48

I lost my dipped beams the other night, so had to scoot home with the side lights - luckily not far from home this time.
Today i went in to...

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Last post by crazyhorse
05 Jan 2018, 15:12
Hazard lights at 50%!

Last post by Gary. « 03 Jan 2018, 12:36
Replies: 3
by bootie3367 » 28 Jan 2017, 12:14

Had a search in the tech archives and on wiki but nothing like my problem.
Indicators function 100% however the hazards only work the passenger side...

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Last post by Gary.
03 Jan 2018, 12:36
Reversing sensor part number

Last post by multisi « 01 Jan 2018, 12:29
Replies: 1
by Stovies » 01 Jan 2018, 12:21

Hi all. Looking for the part number for my camper. It has the original gear box and has only a plug in it where the reversing sensor should be. I'm...

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01 Jan 2018, 12:29

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