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Radio Aerials

Last post by AngeloEvs « 20 Jan 2018, 23:40
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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...

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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
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by Westy End » 16 Feb 2014, 22:37
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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
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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
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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...

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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
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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
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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...

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Last post by multisi
01 Jan 2018, 12:29
Headlight Loom Upgrade

Last post by crazyhorse « 30 Dec 2017, 13:03
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by volks_womble » 14 Nov 2014, 09:11
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Just a thought, but I saw this ready made loom kit to give you relays on your Headlights:

I know it is designed for Land Rovers, but I would have...
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Last post by crazyhorse
30 Dec 2017, 13:03
Starts then stops......

Last post by skysurfin09 « 28 Dec 2017, 22:59
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by skysurfin09 » 19 Dec 2017, 20:30
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Attended the fantastic Christmas party up Norff. Doris starts to play up, cutting out and finally stopping and then magically starting again. Enough...
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Last post by skysurfin09
28 Dec 2017, 22:59
brake lights flicker

Last post by islandboy « 28 Dec 2017, 10:01
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by islandboy » 20 Dec 2017, 19:31

My mate was following me home and dutifully informed that both brake lights were flickering when brakes applied.

Is there a common earth crown for...

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Last post by islandboy
28 Dec 2017, 10:01
Square headlights

Last post by bat « 26 Dec 2017, 16:05
Replies: 11
by itchyfeet » 11 Nov 2017, 09:18

dunno if this is old news don't have them myself but I saw this posted and thought I'd share on here
now available reproduction from coolair ( well...

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Last post by bat
26 Dec 2017, 16:05
Oil light will you ever go away

Last post by sarahandthebear « 23 Dec 2017, 14:29
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by sarahandthebear » 23 Dec 2017, 11:42

So we thought our oil light problem was fixed after replacing a part of the wire from the oil switch to the engine bay it had very bad black rot. The...

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Last post by sarahandthebear
23 Dec 2017, 14:29
Bosch green coil

Last post by jimrat « 21 Dec 2017, 13:02
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by jimrat » 30 Nov 2017, 18:35
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Got a poorly van at the moment - stalling and sudden loss of power. I've got a weak yellow spark at the plugs.

When I measured primary/secondary...
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Last post by jimrat
21 Dec 2017, 13:02
Oil light fix

Last post by sarahandthebear « 21 Dec 2017, 11:16

by sarahandthebear » 21 Dec 2017, 11:16

So we have just fixed a fault with our oil light and I thought I would explain how we fixed it so that others with this problem can do the same....

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Last post by sarahandthebear
21 Dec 2017, 11:16
unknown cable

Last post by California Dreamin « 19 Dec 2017, 22:56
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by t25-83-MARSHALL » 18 Dec 2017, 15:09

Hi.
Please click on link below, this will show you a photo of typical t25 engine bay.
In the top right hand corner is a cable with a large rubber...

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Last post by California Dreamin
19 Dec 2017, 22:56
Temp Gauge... Now reading too Hot

Last post by crazyhorse « 13 Dec 2017, 18:50
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by crazyhorse » 08 Dec 2017, 17:04

Hi all,

Im not too worried about this, or should I be.

IMG_2902 by Crazy Horse , on Flickr

After changing thermostat last week, with the gauge...

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Last post by crazyhorse
13 Dec 2017, 18:50
Starter Cable

Last post by CovKid « 12 Dec 2017, 06:47
Replies: 14
by Sir Brixalot » 08 Dec 2017, 09:15

Brand new strong battery but volts drop below 11 when starting so the must be Resistance somewhere. Before doing starter which was good when I fitted...

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Last post by CovKid
12 Dec 2017, 06:47
Relay draining both batteries...

Last post by Dhammadad « 10 Dec 2017, 17:34
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by Dhammadad » 07 Dec 2017, 20:48

I wonder if you can clarify something. I had cause to go in my van earlier and both batteries are drained. Has to have something to do with the...

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Last post by Dhammadad
10 Dec 2017, 17:34
DAB Radio & Aerial

Last post by kentishvanman « 10 Dec 2017, 16:11
Replies: 13
by mojo175 » 18 Jun 2016, 12:30

Hi Folks

Does anyone have any recommendations for DAB radios and internal aerials to fit in my T25?

Cheers

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Last post by kentishvanman
10 Dec 2017, 16:11
Speedo adjustment

Last post by CovKid « 04 Dec 2017, 22:07
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by CJH » 28 Nov 2017, 21:53
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My speedo reads much too high, and it was starting to bug me. So on a recent trip I decided to record the indicated speed against the 'true' speed as...
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Last post by CovKid
04 Dec 2017, 22:07
voltmeter fitting

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 03 Dec 2017, 10:51
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by Sir Brixalot » 02 Dec 2017, 20:11

I'm going to fit a 52mm voltmeter as the rev counter that's in the slot has always been broken and I'd find a volt meter more useful. Is the lighter...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
03 Dec 2017, 10:51
Heater Blower Switch

Last post by dave friday « 30 Nov 2017, 18:38
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by AngeloEvs » 29 Nov 2017, 21:52

With winter here I checked my heater blower and it did not work. The switch didn't feel quite right and a quick test showed it was not making contact...

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Last post by dave friday
30 Nov 2017, 18:38
Cable routing - Roof/C-Pillars

Last post by Mocki « 30 Nov 2017, 17:12
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by eddbmxdude » 29 Nov 2017, 00:20

My brother and I are fitting out our Caravelle with LED's. We're planning on putting them in the air vents in the back, modifying the vents so we can...

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Last post by Mocki
30 Nov 2017, 17:12
Wiring diagram for a T3 Autosleeper VX50 1987

Last post by t3convert « 30 Nov 2017, 00:35
Replies: 12
by t3convert » 18 Nov 2017, 12:29

I have recently bought my first Type 3 after having owned several type 2s over the years and I am a bit baffled by the electrics. Can anyone tell me...

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Last post by t3convert
30 Nov 2017, 00:35
WBX Gearbox starter earth bypass cable

Last post by dannyjwood « 27 Nov 2017, 15:06
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by itchyfeet » 09 Mar 2015, 18:45
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I remember this being suggested before but I don't remember any details given of the cable.

Reason being that Galvanic corrosion is accelerated with...
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Last post by dannyjwood
27 Nov 2017, 15:06
Tiafun round inner lamps?

Last post by Shatmepants « 25 Nov 2017, 21:20

by Shatmepants » 25 Nov 2017, 21:20

I searched and maybe I missed it, but I can't seem to find any posts related to replacement inner lamps for the Tiafun round lamp grills. Any ideas?...

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Last post by Shatmepants
25 Nov 2017, 21:20
Fuel gauge

Last post by CovKid « 24 Nov 2017, 10:20
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by Dazco » 23 Nov 2017, 18:46

Is there an easy way to check that the sender is working ok ? .

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Last post by CovKid
24 Nov 2017, 10:20
Relay for Immobiliser

Last post by Dhammadad « 24 Nov 2017, 07:38

by Dhammadad » 24 Nov 2017, 07:38

Hi,

Where would be the best place to fit a relay for an immobiliser?

PM me if that's more comfortable?

Cheers,

Tony

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Last post by Dhammadad
24 Nov 2017, 07:38
14 pin connector/faint oil pressure light

Last post by jrt « 23 Nov 2017, 19:10
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by jrt » 21 Nov 2017, 19:48

23795567_1977206465871500_5202031903242085586_n.jpg Evening, can someone please advise me before i go into the instrument cluster with my massive...

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Last post by jrt
23 Nov 2017, 19:10
faulty ignition switch ?

Last post by skysurfin09 « 20 Nov 2017, 19:35
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by skysurfin09 » 19 Nov 2017, 13:22

Doris the bus has decided to cut out on me and I need to get her to the garage for her MOT tuesday morning. When driving she suddenly stopped running...

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Last post by skysurfin09
20 Nov 2017, 19:35
help ,, ive only one light ! on t25 camper

Last post by stillcool67 « 19 Nov 2017, 16:32
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by stillcool67 » 17 Nov 2017, 20:24

recently purchased 86 t25 high top of ebay , got it delivered , but on inspection only got one back side light working,,, fuses seem fine ,,any...

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Last post by stillcool67
19 Nov 2017, 16:32
Buzzer of doom

Last post by R0B « 19 Nov 2017, 12:24
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by Stovies » 19 Nov 2017, 10:38

I've removed the black box from the engine as I have to move it to a more suitable place but in side was this

Is this the buzzer of doom and what...

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Last post by R0B
19 Nov 2017, 12:24
Power/Earth straps

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 17 Nov 2017, 09:59
Replies: 7
by alank950 » 07 Nov 2017, 09:09

Going to swap out the earth straps on my van for fresher ones and also the battery to altenator power lead .I have ordered a power lead and was...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
17 Nov 2017, 09:59
Radio interferance

Last post by CovKid « 16 Nov 2017, 12:41
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by Stovies » 13 Nov 2017, 12:29

I bought a couple of USB chargers that fit in the cigarette holder but when I use them even without anything plugged in to them then I get a very bad...

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Last post by CovKid
16 Nov 2017, 12:41
Recommendation for Alternator Refurb Parts

Last post by CovKid « 16 Nov 2017, 12:36
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by maxstu » 15 Nov 2017, 09:14

Just out of sheer interest l recently dismantled the starter motor on my Auto 2.1. Fairly straightforward, all it needed was a clean up to remove...

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Last post by CovKid
16 Nov 2017, 12:36
Fuse question

Last post by CovKid « 15 Nov 2017, 19:41
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by molar38 » 13 Nov 2017, 19:28

Could any of you clever people tell me if the number 1 fuse (30a) which I believe is radiator fan and number 2 fuse (10a) which I believe is the...

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Last post by CovKid
15 Nov 2017, 19:41
circuit protection.

Last post by CovKid « 14 Nov 2017, 08:32

by CovKid » 14 Nov 2017, 08:32

For those new to vehicle electrics or even those that are not, this article covers the different ways to protect circuits (including fuses):...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Nov 2017, 08:32
New battery

Last post by CovKid « 14 Nov 2017, 08:17
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by kevin930 » 13 Nov 2017, 20:56

Hi
After a few near misses, the cold weather last night, finally done the starter battery. Purchased and fitted new one and wow, what a difference it...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Nov 2017, 08:17
Non VW: solar garden light string 12v?

Last post by Mr Bean « 13 Nov 2017, 17:38
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by slowcoach » 13 Nov 2017, 16:45

Hi folks-
So I have a left over solar panel (20w) and a controller, and I'm looking to get some garden lights going from them. The led kind, that...

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Last post by Mr Bean
13 Nov 2017, 17:38
DAB Aerial

Last post by nobbyfox « 13 Nov 2017, 08:09
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by nobbyfox » 03 Nov 2017, 07:34

I want to replace my radio with a nice shiny DAB+ unit.
Went to Halfords and the new aerial that was available attaches to the left of the...

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Last post by nobbyfox
13 Nov 2017, 08:09
Relays for early van

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 12 Nov 2017, 22:07
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by DoubleOSeven » 12 Nov 2017, 16:40

#21 indicators?
#24 ??
#19 ??

Can you identify the function of these relays please?

Oh, I’m also after 2m of 6.0mm red and black striped cable for...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
12 Nov 2017, 22:07
Square headlights

Last post by Cecil « 12 Nov 2017, 10:31
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by Cecil » 10 Nov 2017, 20:57

Square headlights Available shortly from camper van culture (and others ?) now where’s my list I was making for Santa ?

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Last post by Cecil
12 Nov 2017, 10:31
Fuse box mess

Last post by Bubble Meister « 11 Nov 2017, 09:59
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by Stovies » 09 Nov 2017, 09:18

Is anyone's else fuse box like this, do you think i should try and sort this out as a winter project.

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Last post by Bubble Meister
11 Nov 2017, 09:59
Digital clock... Is it really this hot?

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 10 Nov 2017, 07:50
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by crazyhorse » 09 Nov 2017, 21:42

Hi,

Has anyone got one of these clocks?? Bought it off ebay months ago

s-l1600 by Crazy Horse , on Flickr

The temp gauge is so off the mark it's...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
10 Nov 2017, 07:50
fuse keeps blowing

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 09 Nov 2017, 17:04
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by Stovies » 08 Nov 2017, 08:44

Help please, I keep blowing and half melting a 8 amp fuse, which runs the heater / blower, this is a real hotch podge tangle of wiring and its very...

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09 Nov 2017, 17:04

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