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dash lights holder.

Last post by CovKid « 06 Sep 2017, 12:14
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by molar38 » 04 Sep 2017, 21:07

Could one of you lovely people please take a picture of the white plastic dash light bulb holder showing the position of the small metal reflector in...

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Last post by CovKid
06 Sep 2017, 12:14
Distributor replacement

Last post by Aidan « 06 Sep 2017, 12:04
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by Vespas&Wedges » 05 Sep 2017, 12:29

Hi
Can anybody help. I am looking to replace distributor on my 83 wbx 1.9. It's got bosch part no 02370233013 and 025905205B. I can't find match for...

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Last post by Aidan
06 Sep 2017, 12:04
Camper electrics!

Last post by AngeloEvs « 04 Sep 2017, 08:29
Replies: 3
by Jimmy659 » 03 Sep 2017, 22:12

Hi all,

I'm having an electrical nightmare, I kept finding loose and unconnected wires in my camper so decided to start from scratch along with a...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
04 Sep 2017, 08:29
Dash Battery Light Woes. Trying my best

Last post by CovKid « 03 Sep 2017, 22:26
Replies: 22
by bmouthboyo » 16 Aug 2017, 20:53
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I have read around this topic on the forum, wiki, archive, facebook group etc but I am hitting a bit of a brick wall.

Basically my dash battery...
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Last post by CovKid
03 Sep 2017, 22:26
RM12 Relay

Last post by Jimmy659 « 03 Sep 2017, 21:36
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by Jimmy659 » 28 Aug 2017, 15:32

Hi there,

After discovering a RM12 Relay (I believe its for the fridge) during a split charge system fit, I am unsure whether or not I need to keep...

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Last post by Jimmy659
03 Sep 2017, 21:36
Found this under the seat, what is it?

Last post by California Dreamin « 03 Sep 2017, 18:12
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by petefelstead » 27 Aug 2017, 11:54

Hi, replacing battery and revealed this when I took driver's seat swivel off.Obviously is a relay but what for and how to check it's working? Only...

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Last post by California Dreamin
03 Sep 2017, 18:12
Temperature warning light

Last post by jrt « 02 Sep 2017, 14:41
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by ian8777 » 02 Sep 2017, 12:45

Hi there..

My temp warning light keeps flashing on my T25 Comet. I have checked the levels in both the tank behind the registration plate and the...

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Last post by jrt
02 Sep 2017, 14:41
12v relay to up voltage

Last post by marlinowner « 30 Aug 2017, 19:39
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by TONYT25T25 » 29 Aug 2017, 15:41

Have an old type alarm fitted (moss) which used to activate the indicators when armed and disarmed. Connections are ok and other elements of the...

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Last post by marlinowner
30 Aug 2017, 19:39
Cable Weight / AWG best practice?

Last post by CJH « 27 Aug 2017, 14:50
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by bmouthboyo » 08 Aug 2017, 08:32

I am new to auto electrics and so still trying to make sure my understanding is sound before attacking a new leisure system.

I just wanted to check,...

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Last post by CJH
27 Aug 2017, 14:50
Plugging battery charger into the van's 240v socket

Last post by Born Too Late « 26 Aug 2017, 18:16
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by Born Too Late » 20 Aug 2017, 21:36

I'm sure this has been covered before but I had a bit of a search and couldn't find a thread. In a nutshell, can I plug a battery charger into the...

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Last post by Born Too Late
26 Aug 2017, 18:16
No spark, suspect hall sensor?

Last post by Jimaroid « 26 Aug 2017, 15:38
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by Jimaroid » 23 Aug 2017, 20:09

Does this sound like a correct diagnosis?

The problem I've been having is that our 1.9DG engine recently cut out whilst driving happily. Initially...

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Last post by Jimaroid
26 Aug 2017, 15:38
AGM Deep Cycle Battery Recoverable?

Last post by CovKid « 25 Aug 2017, 18:38
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by bmouthboyo » 22 Aug 2017, 20:10

5 years ago I bought this 150 ah Deep Cycle AGM battery from ebay from a guy selling mobility scooter batteries with the intention of using it as a...

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Last post by CovKid
25 Aug 2017, 18:38
Power Ranger 12v supply pack

Last post by bigherb « 25 Aug 2017, 16:54
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by CovKid » 25 Aug 2017, 15:50

I posted this on facebook but think it might be better here.

Heres an interesting one. Its a Ranger Power Pack. I was given this at least 15 years...

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Last post by bigherb
25 Aug 2017, 16:54
Cigar lighter type plug socket

Last post by a1winchester « 25 Aug 2017, 15:06
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by meggles » 24 Aug 2017, 20:49

Any recommendations on which type of cigar lighter type of socket I should fit in my van. I have a cheapy one on the dash but I want to fit one in...

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Last post by a1winchester
25 Aug 2017, 15:06
Diesel 1y battery.

Last post by bidbid14 « 24 Aug 2017, 05:18
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by kit » 04 Oct 2016, 16:23

Just seen this on Halfrauds website with 25% off and 5 years warranty looks a good buy, not sure it is suitable for 1.9 diesel as the they only gave...

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Last post by bidbid14
24 Aug 2017, 05:18
Inverter size.

Last post by newkarisma « 22 Aug 2017, 19:30
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by newkarisma » 14 Aug 2017, 19:33

Whats the general run of the mill inverter size used in normal T25 use.

Tele 12 v 5A and the normal other add ons.

Normally happy with the 220v on...

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Last post by newkarisma
22 Aug 2017, 19:30
Leisure battery location - Engine bay a bad idea?

Last post by bmouthboyo « 22 Aug 2017, 07:38
Replies: 16
by eddbmxdude » 30 Jun 2017, 11:19
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Hi everyone,

My brother and I are thinking of fitting a leisure battery and instead of putting it under the passenger seat where space is limited,...
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Last post by bmouthboyo
22 Aug 2017, 07:38
Reliable Starter Motor

Last post by chris7ian « 21 Aug 2017, 17:05
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by ReggieT25 » 07 Aug 2017, 15:32

I need to replace the starter motor/solenoid on my 1986 T25 petrol 1.9 automatic as the old one has packed in. As I have an automatic I am solely...

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Last post by chris7ian
21 Aug 2017, 17:05
Cheap starters

Last post by jpennington « 19 Aug 2017, 18:15
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by Nerdlinger » 05 Aug 2017, 16:15
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Anyone tried this: eBay item number: 371153011308 STARTER MOTOR 0.95 KW VW TRANSPORTER BUS T3 1.9 2.1 YEARS 1986-1992 for £64.50 with no exchange...
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Last post by jpennington
19 Aug 2017, 18:15
TK103B Tracker Sim Card

Last post by bmouthboyo « 18 Aug 2017, 19:45
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by bmouthboyo » 09 Aug 2017, 21:19

I am a bit confused by the needs of my tracker.

GPRS I think is used if I want to continuously track the vehicle, which I assume is only really...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
18 Aug 2017, 19:45
Replacing Lab craft light with LED

Last post by CovKid « 18 Aug 2017, 19:42
Replies: 7
by JackE » 09 Jul 2017, 15:45

I tried to replace my fluorescent tube light with LEDs- I had an old set of Ikea Diode light in the shed
I thought that I could just remove the...

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Last post by CovKid
18 Aug 2017, 19:42
Ignition coil failure

Last post by Jimaroid « 16 Aug 2017, 18:21
Replies: 2
by Jimaroid » 14 Aug 2017, 20:10

Had to have ourselves and the van trucked home by the RAC after we lost ignition on the M6 yesterday. I've pulled the coil out and I'm seeing a...

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Last post by Jimaroid
16 Aug 2017, 18:21
Instrument panel lights fault

Last post by Bison535 « 16 Aug 2017, 06:18
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by Bison535 » 15 Aug 2017, 17:26

I have no Instrument Panel Lights and checked fuse (see pic, top right 10 amp fuse blown and missing), but when a 10 amp fuse was put in the Dimmer...

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Last post by Bison535
16 Aug 2017, 06:18
Rear Lights Upgrade

Last post by what2do « 14 Aug 2017, 18:43
Replies: 5
by Ant-t » 13 Aug 2017, 00:48

Has anyone upgraded their rear lights to led bulbs? If so what did you go for?

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Last post by what2do
14 Aug 2017, 18:43
Trip counter not working

Last post by CovKid « 14 Aug 2017, 09:43
Replies: 1
by RobH » 13 Aug 2017, 20:26

Hi, got a bit of an odd one, wondering if anyone has had and resolved this.
Trip counter when reset counts up to 20 miles happily but then only the...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Aug 2017, 09:43
87 Karisma TV

Last post by marlinowner « 14 Aug 2017, 07:44
Replies: 1
by newkarisma » 14 Aug 2017, 07:33

Hi, I drive an original 1987 T25 Karisma, with all the original kit, including working TV.

Question,
Is there any way I can use the TV for the pure...

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Last post by marlinowner
14 Aug 2017, 07:44
Blue Speedo Tape

Last post by marlinowner « 13 Aug 2017, 07:36
Replies: 1
by Crumbly » 11 Aug 2017, 16:21

Hi, I need to send my speedo off for a professional repair but I'm uncertain how to detach the blue tape from the back of the speedo. Does it just...

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Last post by marlinowner
13 Aug 2017, 07:36
Battery not recharging

Last post by Hdog13 « 11 Aug 2017, 09:34
Replies: 3
by Hdog13 » 08 Aug 2017, 17:03

Had problem on sunday everything running fine turned engine off would not restart ! So jump started it and got home all ok on way home noticed the...

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Last post by Hdog13
11 Aug 2017, 09:34
New electrical problem

Last post by workinprogress « 11 Aug 2017, 09:11
Replies: 2
by workinprogress » 10 Aug 2017, 20:48

We've got a recent problem that has developed -

When switching the headlights on, the warning light on temperature gauge flashes and the radio turns...

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Last post by workinprogress
11 Aug 2017, 09:11
Mystery Switch?

Last post by philyoung « 09 Aug 2017, 17:38
Replies: 9
by philyoung » 08 Aug 2017, 11:20

IMG_0854 (1).jpg Can anybody tell me what the top right switch should operate? Its fed from an extra relay at position 14 but currently doesnt do...

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Last post by philyoung
09 Aug 2017, 17:38
Battery Draining Problem

Last post by clift_d « 09 Aug 2017, 11:29
Replies: 5
by maerl » 08 Aug 2017, 16:04

Hello All

(Disclaimer: I don't know anything about vans / electrics but am doing my best to learn - apologies for any obvious mistakes...)

I have a...

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Last post by clift_d
09 Aug 2017, 11:29
Electrolux Fridge - Warm Beer

Last post by randamonia « 09 Aug 2017, 11:25
Replies: 7
by randamonia » 07 Aug 2017, 12:35

Hi All

Electrolux 3 way fridge not getting cold on gas, mains or 12v. Is it terminal?

At the start of a trip and beer is getting warmer!

Thanks

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Last post by randamonia
09 Aug 2017, 11:25
Battery issue

Last post by sandancer « 08 Aug 2017, 17:39
Replies: 8
by sandancer » 06 Aug 2017, 12:08

Not sure if I have a battery, relay or wiring issue
We went down to Sheffield and everything seemed to run ok, coming home on Sunday had to be jumped...

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Last post by sandancer
08 Aug 2017, 17:39
TK103B - Few pointers please

Last post by bmouthboyo « 08 Aug 2017, 11:25
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by bmouthboyo » 08 Aug 2017, 10:37

I have just purchased a Rewire Security TK102B and looking for a few general pointers.

1) Open door signal.
The kit comes with a door sensor input....

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Last post by bmouthboyo
08 Aug 2017, 11:25
Wiring additional spotlights

Last post by philyoung « 08 Aug 2017, 08:25
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by Gary. » 19 Jul 2017, 19:26

Just bought some original spots via this brilliant forum and about to look into wiring them in.

I have an additional fog light switch in the dash,...

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Last post by philyoung
08 Aug 2017, 08:25
Continental Fusebox Connection?

Last post by nesty « 07 Aug 2017, 23:25
Replies: 3
by bmouthboyo » 07 Aug 2017, 19:49

Silly question but can't seem to find the answer anywhere. I have run a new thicker 12v cable to under my dash and want to hook a continental style...

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Last post by nesty
07 Aug 2017, 23:25
Dash Power Upgrade - Getting Switched Live?

Last post by CovKid « 07 Aug 2017, 17:03
Replies: 4
by bmouthboyo » 05 Aug 2017, 06:25

Planning on running a seperate 110 amp cable to a junction under the dash as covkid guide.

Can anyone advise how I then get switched live from it...

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Last post by CovKid
07 Aug 2017, 17:03
Rev counter- Anyone used smoked faced Rev counters; any good

Last post by nesty « 06 Aug 2017, 22:30
Replies: 24
by nesty » 21 Jul 2017, 15:49
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There was a TIM rev counter, which came with my van but it never worked. After 10 years I thought I'd get a working rev counter. Though I am not...
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Last post by nesty
06 Aug 2017, 22:30
Swap early Radiator fan for late, wiring question.

Last post by bmouthboyo « 06 Aug 2017, 08:49
Replies: 10
by bmouthboyo » 04 Aug 2017, 12:28

Unfortunately after shot blasting and painting a replacement metal radiator shroud for my rusty old one, which I chucked away... My fan doesn't fit...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
06 Aug 2017, 08:49
No power to brake light switch

Last post by bigherb « 03 Aug 2017, 07:35
Replies: 2
by Rusty-Bretta » 02 Aug 2017, 20:24

The fuse is intact and working but no power up to the brake light switch. ..any idea how the wiring goes ? Only heading off on holiday on Saturday....

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Last post by bigherb
03 Aug 2017, 07:35
Portable fridge - Leisure battery power

Last post by Jim San « 02 Aug 2017, 21:25
Replies: 7
by Jim San » 27 Jul 2017, 16:43

IProblem: Our Waeko fridge doesn't get cold when plugged into the 12v supply in the van. It is a portable compressor fridge.

My batteries (2 x...

7 Replies

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Last post by Jim San
02 Aug 2017, 21:25
12v + Feed when ignition on

Last post by syncroandy « 02 Aug 2017, 19:44
Replies: 8
by gollfy » 23 Jun 2017, 05:12

Hi,

Im trying to wire up a positive feed for a clock and require one that provides 12v when the ignition is on only. I have had my tester round the...

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Last post by syncroandy
02 Aug 2017, 19:44
Is the Diesel Pump "fuse-box-fed"?

Last post by ZsZ « 01 Aug 2017, 06:46
Replies: 4
by vanagonvanagon » 31 Jul 2017, 07:34

Hi, all..in an attempt to fit a stealth cut-off switch on my 1.7D van, I am hoping someone may be able to point me in the right direction as to...

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Last post by ZsZ
01 Aug 2017, 06:46
oil pressure light not lighting at all

Last post by itchyfeet « 01 Aug 2017, 05:17
Replies: 1
by nesty » 31 Jul 2017, 22:13

My Oil pressure light not working at all.
I feel a bit uneasy driving long distance or any distance without some oil warning device.

I have a...

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Last post by itchyfeet
01 Aug 2017, 05:17
Speed Needle Bouncing and No Mileage Cog Advice

Last post by bmouthboyo « 31 Jul 2017, 22:17
Replies: 2
by bmouthboyo » 31 Jul 2017, 17:00

My odometer has not worked in a while and today I decided to remove it to check out the cog. As I 'removed' the odometer the cog literally fell out....

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Last post by bmouthboyo
31 Jul 2017, 22:17
Lambda (O2) sensor don't solder or seal wires

Last post by marlinowner « 31 Jul 2017, 20:57
Replies: 10
by itchyfeet » 30 Jul 2017, 11:04

According to this Bosch video air nedds to pass through the wires, who would have though, this means no soldering of wires
I have never soldered ( I...

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Last post by marlinowner
31 Jul 2017, 20:57
Picture of Autohomes ZIG unit.

Last post by meggles « 30 Jul 2017, 20:33
Replies: 8
by meggles » 22 Jul 2017, 15:47

Hi folks, can anybody PLEASE send me a picture of the BACK of the ZIG unit where the wires to and from the battery condition indicator are. I have 3...

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Last post by meggles
30 Jul 2017, 20:33
RM 212 works sporadically

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 29 Jul 2017, 20:33
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by Sir Brixalot » 22 Jul 2017, 21:04
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It lights fine and stays lit on position 1. When I turn the knob to 2 the pilot light goes out. Any ideas appreciated
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
29 Jul 2017, 20:33
Temp Gauge reading cool

Last post by ZsZ « 29 Jul 2017, 08:26
Replies: 6
by crazyhorse » 27 Jul 2017, 11:55

I know this has been asked many many times, but hey just for clarification.

I recently changed the gauge as the red light wasnt flashing for the...

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Last post by ZsZ
29 Jul 2017, 08:26
Glow plug light on dimly while driving.

Last post by RogerT « 28 Jul 2017, 21:47
Replies: 3
by RogerT » 26 Jul 2017, 14:33

My glow plug light is staying on dimly whilst driving. Seems to be the only symptom. It's on brightly while heating the plugs prior to starting, and...

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Last post by RogerT
28 Jul 2017, 21:47

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