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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
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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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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
09 Nov 2017, 17:04
Temp Gauge??? Whats going on?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 09 Nov 2017, 16:45
Replies: 12
by crazyhorse » 07 Nov 2017, 21:43

Hi gang,

Quick queation.

Reading through the wiki and other posts Im a bit lost.

Last few days temp gauge has been reading low, then tonight on my...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
09 Nov 2017, 16:45
T25 2.1 fuse box card

Last post by Mocki « 09 Nov 2017, 15:43
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by izzybarnard » 07 Nov 2017, 19:22

Hi
Just wondered if there was/is a fuse box card that I.D's all of the fuses ???

Cheers
Jim

Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk

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Last post by Mocki
09 Nov 2017, 15:43
Battery or Ignition Switch - Solved - My own stupidity!

Last post by therollingbrick « 09 Nov 2017, 12:10
Replies: 5
by therollingbrick » 08 Nov 2017, 14:02

Sorry if this is a daft one.

So I have had a temperamental issue, the best kind, where sometimes when I turn the ignition nothing lights up.
I...

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Last post by therollingbrick
09 Nov 2017, 12:10
Led headlights

Last post by itchyfeet « 08 Nov 2017, 21:03
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by Stovies » 07 Nov 2017, 13:14
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Has anyone fitted LED lamps in there round headlights. if so is it easy to do and are they anygood.

Thanks
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Last post by itchyfeet
08 Nov 2017, 21:03
Alternator not starter.....

Last post by Dhammadad « 07 Nov 2017, 21:22
Replies: 2
by Dhammadad » 07 Nov 2017, 17:36

Contrary to what I thought it looks like it's the alternator that's playing up not the starter motor. Gone and ordered a new starter now but might as...

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Last post by Dhammadad
07 Nov 2017, 21:22
Temp gauge woes

Last post by Dazlw « 07 Nov 2017, 18:12

by Dazlw » 07 Nov 2017, 18:12

Hi. 1983 1.9 waterboxer. When I start and set after a few hundred yards the needle starts climbing and goes all the way to the right. Not fast but...

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Last post by Dazlw
07 Nov 2017, 18:12
light dash bulb permanently lit

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 04 Nov 2017, 21:48
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by Sir Brixalot » 04 Nov 2017, 21:14

Trying to sort out niggles and this is one I've had since I bought the van. The green lights on dash bulb is permanently lit and always has been....

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
04 Nov 2017, 21:48
just fitted led headlight bulbs

Last post by CovKid « 04 Nov 2017, 08:13
Replies: 4
by stevealex » 03 Nov 2017, 12:36

Just thought I'd post, I've just fitted these bulbs from ebay 734010083356 on a square headlight westy. The headlights had become so dim they were...

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Last post by CovKid
04 Nov 2017, 08:13
ignition light staying on

Last post by scottbott « 03 Nov 2017, 18:08
Replies: 6
by scottbott » 31 Oct 2017, 15:27

it happened yesterday morning but I had to get to the doctors so I drove it there and back (10miles) and checked the belt was tight and it was so I...

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Last post by scottbott
03 Nov 2017, 18:08
Heater Valve Genuine, OEM or lucky dip?

Last post by multisi « 04 Nov 2017, 10:47
Replies: 9
by mrnickmuss » 31 Oct 2017, 21:01

Just ordered two lots of bits and pieces on two different day from Brickwerks... The benifit of hindsight and all that...... Anyway just taking my...

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Last post by multisi
04 Nov 2017, 10:47
Eberspacher D2 woes

Last post by JustSharon « 25 May 2019, 16:25
Replies: 13
by JustSharon » 29 Oct 2017, 18:08

I'm putting this out there so I can have a think over the next few days.

Eber has been working fine, then stopped working, thought that this was due...

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Last post by JustSharon
25 May 2019, 16:25
12v TV or 240v with Inverter?

Last post by CovKid « 31 Oct 2017, 13:32
Replies: 6
by bmouthboyo » 30 Oct 2017, 20:42

OK, I know, I know. I should be enjoying the smell of cow "pooh" and rain, not wanting to slap a TV on but I am a tech lover and with a 210Ah battery...

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Last post by CovKid
31 Oct 2017, 13:32
Security for when camping - Chain lock?

Last post by California Dreamin « 04 Nov 2017, 12:54
Replies: 13
by bmouthboyo » 30 Oct 2017, 20:28

Been thinking of how to best secure the doors when my wife and I are out wild camping.

How do you guys keep the doors secured from the inside? Was...

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Last post by California Dreamin
04 Nov 2017, 12:54
Radiator Fan - 1982 1.9 T25 Watercooled / Petrol

Last post by CovKid « 29 Oct 2017, 22:16
Replies: 4
by stuiesav » 28 Oct 2017, 13:33

Hi - I wonder if anyone can help.

My T25 radiator fan wont come on. Ive tried disconnecting the switch on the the radiator (where the 3 terminals...

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Last post by CovKid
29 Oct 2017, 22:16
Side light flashes when indicator should

Last post by garyd « 28 Oct 2017, 19:56
Replies: 6
by paulandchez » 14 Oct 2017, 23:20

Right.....before I spend hours belling out the wiring, is there any common places this could happen? When I operate the right indicator, the rear one...

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Last post by garyd
28 Oct 2017, 19:56
Leaving a ctek type charger permanently connected to battery

Last post by dave friday « 28 Oct 2017, 16:12
Replies: 7
by sternal » 27 Oct 2017, 21:46

As its now coming up to the winter months and I won’t be using the van is much as I’d like to I was thinking about hardwiring a ctek charger to the...

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Last post by dave friday
28 Oct 2017, 16:12
Fuel Gauge Issues

Last post by marlinowner « 27 Oct 2017, 12:12
Replies: 4
by crazymilk » 26 Oct 2017, 17:49

Hi there
Hoping somebody might be able to help.

My fuel gauge has stopped working, so automatically thought it was the sender so dropped the tank...

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Last post by marlinowner
27 Oct 2017, 12:12
Suspected earth problem (solved)

Last post by Jeff J « 25 Oct 2017, 04:27
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by Toc » 06 Oct 2017, 15:44
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2
Hi All
I'll start by saying that I've been onto the wiki page and it gave me enough info to start investigating things this morning.
I've been...
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Last post by Jeff J
25 Oct 2017, 04:27
No spark , digifant system

Last post by stove « 24 Oct 2017, 17:59

by stove » 24 Oct 2017, 17:59

Hi folks,
My MV engined auto van has just refused to start.
Pulled a plug lead off , put a spare plug in the cap , placed it on the crankcase and...

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Last post by stove
24 Oct 2017, 17:59
No ciarette lighter or rado

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 22 Oct 2017, 20:44
Replies: 5
by Sir Brixalot » 20 Oct 2017, 00:32

Fuse 3 is fine. Any ideas?

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
22 Oct 2017, 20:44
Is my solar panel kuput?

Last post by Walrus « 22 Oct 2017, 16:15
Replies: 4
by Walrus » 13 Aug 2017, 15:23

My 100W flexible soalr panel has died. It's 3 1/2 years old. I noticed the junction box on it was loose so I took it off to re-fix it to the panel...

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Last post by Walrus
22 Oct 2017, 16:15
EV'ing a t25

Last post by NicBeeee « 21 Oct 2017, 09:49
Replies: 2
by M4tt_1 » 20 Oct 2017, 14:28

I know this topic has been raised several times before but the technology is advancing at such a pace I thought I'd share for those interested. With...

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Last post by NicBeeee
21 Oct 2017, 09:49
Volt / Ammeter Advice

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 20 Oct 2017, 08:48
Replies: 4
by bmouthboyo » 03 Sep 2017, 07:19

I am currently planning my leisure system and was thinking of buying a combined Volt / Ammeter so I can get a good idea of what is being drawn by my...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
20 Oct 2017, 08:48
Main Battery Discharging? '88 Autosleeper High Top

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 19 Oct 2017, 19:57
Replies: 8
by triumph2.5pi » 17 Oct 2017, 18:05

Hi all

I wondered if someone might be able to advise of an ongoing problem I've been having? Over a year ago I noticed that the main battery would...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
19 Oct 2017, 19:57
Rear demister not working

Last post by lodgey62 « 19 Oct 2017, 19:50

by lodgey62 » 19 Oct 2017, 19:50

As above,fuse ok but no power to rear window,do the switches break down?how do l check the switch?

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Last post by lodgey62
19 Oct 2017, 19:50
Numberplate Lights

Last post by a1winchester « 15 Oct 2017, 17:06
Replies: 13
by R0B » 05 Oct 2017, 18:25

I thought i would replace the bulbs with LEDs But the LED bulb only works on one side,Its as if one side is + earth and the other - earth.Anyone else...

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Last post by a1winchester
15 Oct 2017, 17:06
temperature gauge question

Last post by AngeloEvs « 15 Oct 2017, 09:43
Replies: 9
by T3BUS » 14 Oct 2017, 18:06

Just fitted new 2.1 motor to replace my expired 1.9 dg. The old motor used to sit just on the minimum unless it was particularly hot. The new engine...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
15 Oct 2017, 09:43
Snapped Speedo needle

Last post by boatbuilder « 13 Oct 2017, 21:54
Replies: 13
by belucky » 07 Oct 2017, 08:24

Gone and snapped my speedo needle. Apart from gluing (it's brittle and in 3 parts now) what's my options guys ?

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Last post by boatbuilder
13 Oct 2017, 21:54
Split charge kit.. and more

Last post by rollercoaster « 12 Oct 2017, 21:46

by rollercoaster » 12 Oct 2017, 21:46

Please, is there a good kit or a link to someones setup that explains how to do it?
I would like to fit a leisure battery in my DOKA with the...

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Last post by rollercoaster
12 Oct 2017, 21:46
Bad earth

Last post by danmetallic « 08 Oct 2017, 14:55
Replies: 3
by dogbreath100 » 04 Oct 2017, 16:52

Hi ,
I have a slight if not annoying problem with my van .
It's an 84 with a 1.9 Diesel engine . I think that I have a bad earth somewhere .
Am I...

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Last post by danmetallic
08 Oct 2017, 14:55
Pro Proprex HS1800 - Air sensor replacement

Last post by nesty « 01 Oct 2017, 19:36
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by nesty » 01 Oct 2017, 12:42

Everynow and then. Have to stick the hoover onto the inlet to get the propex working.
This method works ok. Then a few day later it doesn't fire up...

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Last post by nesty
01 Oct 2017, 19:36
Flickering headlights

Last post by Dazzajars « 01 Oct 2017, 18:11
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by Dazzajars » 01 Oct 2017, 15:02

Hi new to all this,I have a problem with my headlights flickering when the engine is running however they don't flicker when the engine is off any...

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Last post by Dazzajars
01 Oct 2017, 18:11
What distributor is this?

Last post by silverbullet « 30 Sep 2017, 08:24
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by AIR_CHILLED » 04 Nov 2016, 11:51
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Engine is a 2.1 in a 1988 Vanagon, previous owner ripped out the injection system (literally) and stuck on a carburettor and other non-standard parts...
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Last post by silverbullet
30 Sep 2017, 08:24
Battery Charge Drops As Revs Rise

Last post by colinthefox « 29 Sep 2017, 16:43
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by TheDocmeister » 28 Sep 2017, 07:51

I had a break down last night & had to call out the RAC. The van just cut out, but strangely I only got a couple of turns of the ignition/ starter...

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Last post by colinthefox
29 Sep 2017, 16:43

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