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Alternator diode query

Last post by what2do « 26 Jun 2017, 20:47
Replies: 12
by what2do » 26 Jun 2017, 08:12

A bit of a specific question this but who knows, we may have an alternator specialist amongst us. When testing the diodes in a rectifier, does...

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Last post by what2do
26 Jun 2017, 20:47
Flickering charging light - regulator query.

Last post by what2do « 25 Jun 2017, 19:08
Replies: 44
by what2do » 08 Jun 2017, 13:34
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Recently replaced the regulator as the red light had begun to flicker, only at high rpm initially and then progressively it would illuminate more...
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Last post by what2do
25 Jun 2017, 19:08
Difference between CU and DG ignition parts?

Last post by itchyfeet « 25 Jun 2017, 07:59
Replies: 2
by itchyfeet » 24 Jun 2017, 18:29

Anybody know if I can swap out a CU coil and ignition amp with DG parts just for the purpose of fault finding?
ignition module looks the same in...

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Last post by itchyfeet
25 Jun 2017, 07:59
Live to diesel pump at fuse box?

Last post by vanagonvanagon « 24 Jun 2017, 11:00

by vanagonvanagon » 24 Jun 2017, 11:00

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 vanagonvanagon
24 Jun 2017, 11:00
Icv buzz on my bluestar

Last post by gwynny « 22 Jun 2017, 17:26

by gwynny » 22 Jun 2017, 17:26

My bluestar 2.1 ss is running like a bag of poo, I've noticed that the ICV does not buzz with the ignition on, unless I unplug the temp 2 sender??

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Last post by gwynny
22 Jun 2017, 17:26
Alternator question

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 19 Jun 2017, 19:58
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by itchyfeet » 19 Jun 2017, 19:16

Will a JX diesel alternator fit a WBX?
thanks

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
19 Jun 2017, 19:58
Blower switch plug

Last post by R0B « 19 Jun 2017, 16:07
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by Sir Brixalot » 19 Jun 2017, 15:00

The switch was stuck on full. Ive ordered the blower switch from brickwerks but the plug it fits on has melted. Anyone know if its still possible to...

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Last post by R0B
19 Jun 2017, 16:07
Solar panel fitting

Last post by CovKid « 15 Jun 2017, 22:38
Replies: 4
by alank950 » 12 Jun 2017, 15:50

I am looking at possibly fitting a solar panel kit to my van.Its a high top and i was wondering if there are any kits on the market where i can mount...

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Last post by CovKid
15 Jun 2017, 22:38
Analogue clock not working

Last post by richlaz « 15 Jun 2017, 18:00
Replies: 6
by richlaz » 07 Jun 2017, 17:11

The analogue clock in my instrument panel doesn't work. Hasn't for years... Used to be intermittent, but now never moves.

Speedo, lamps, temp...

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Last post by richlaz
15 Jun 2017, 18:00
how to fit an aftermarket temp.gauge

Last post by robinsbw « 12 Jun 2017, 08:23

by robinsbw » 12 Jun 2017, 08:23

Hi there! I'd like to fit an aftermarket temp. gauge to my dg1.9 hightop,the new temp. gauge has a different type of temp. sensor to the one on my...

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Last post by robinsbw
12 Jun 2017, 08:23
Non starting AFN

Last post by spanishfly « 11 Jun 2017, 23:06
Replies: 4
by spanishfly » 11 Jun 2017, 20:40

Apologies if this is dumb but I'm driving myself mad... again!
I just changed my gearbox tightened it up and van wouldn't start.
Found I had...

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Last post by spanishfly
11 Jun 2017, 23:06
Square headlights

Last post by Lanciaman « 11 Jun 2017, 19:03
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by Lanciaman » 11 Jun 2017, 08:57

Request for advice, please.
Are the inner 'square' headlights on such conversions handed to suit LHD or RHD?

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Last post by Lanciaman
11 Jun 2017, 19:03
Hall Sender replacement 034998065

Last post by Ralf85 « 11 Jun 2017, 11:33
Replies: 5
by Ralf85 » 10 Jun 2017, 14:57

I want to buy one of these. Reading up on options, I've noted that at least one needs fettling before it fits. Versions are out there made by Facet,...

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Last post by Ralf85
11 Jun 2017, 11:33
1.9 dg 1986

Last post by kevtherev « 11 Jun 2017, 07:44
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by thebeach2008 » 01 Jun 2017, 18:49

hi, i have noticed that my blue oil pressure switch is disconnected,and a wire to the coil has been cut, can someone tell me how to reconnect the...

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Last post by kevtherev
11 Jun 2017, 07:44
Do 2.1 alternators fit 2.0 Aircooled CU engines?

Last post by spherehopper « 09 Jun 2017, 19:26
Replies: 8
by toolsntat » 08 Jun 2017, 11:57

I believe that they should have the higher amp fitted but cannot get at it to see yet.
Same shape across the models I guess?
Cheers
Andy

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Last post by spherehopper
09 Jun 2017, 19:26
Charging leisure battery also charges main van battery?

Last post by chewbacca « 09 Jun 2017, 13:50
Replies: 6
by Tinium » 04 Jun 2017, 09:52

I've just fitted a CTEK charger to my leisure battery, so I can keep it topped up when on hook-up.

It's connected directly to the leisure battery,...

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Last post by chewbacca
09 Jun 2017, 13:50
Newly fitted rev counter fluctuates wildly

Last post by ripley « 08 Jun 2017, 09:30
Replies: 12
by ripley » 30 May 2017, 16:05

Hi,

Fitted a rev counter (this one: ) to our van (petrol, 2.1 MV) over the weekend and something's not right.
The needle fluctuates wildly and is...

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Last post by ripley
08 Jun 2017, 09:30
Idle stablizer question

Last post by Reverend « 08 Jun 2017, 05:25
Replies: 14
by Reverend » 23 Feb 2017, 08:03

I think i have a faulty stabilizer in my 2.1DJ syncro and i wonder does any other VAG stabilizer fit? Any ideas?

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Last post by Reverend
08 Jun 2017, 05:25
Alternator help !

Last post by Joker Hogg « 07 Jun 2017, 17:03
Replies: 4
by Joker Hogg » 07 Jun 2017, 10:30

Hi
I have a 84 westy 1.9 WBX and I'm off to Le Mans on Wednesday
I was running a few checks on the weekend and found the alternator wasn't putting...

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Last post by Joker Hogg
07 Jun 2017, 17:03
VDO Mounting Bracket

Last post by coolrunnings « 07 Jun 2017, 14:37
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by Mark S » 02 Jun 2017, 13:00

In order to monitor a bit better what's going on, I'm thinking of installing an additional bank of 3 x 52mm VDO gauges (boost, oil temp and oil...

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Last post by coolrunnings
07 Jun 2017, 14:37
How to check if something is drawing on my battery

Last post by timski « 06 Jun 2017, 18:24
Replies: 11
by timski » 24 May 2017, 20:15

Hi Guys,

I've got a suspicion something is drawing on my leisure battery even when I think I've turned everything off. Is there a way of testing for...

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Last post by timski
06 Jun 2017, 18:24
Fitting rear wash wipe

Last post by CovKid « 06 Jun 2017, 09:20
Replies: 1
by philmcC » 05 Jun 2017, 14:05

Having waited a long time to do this I eventually had everything that I needed. There are 3 wires that come from the fuse box, green and white for...

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Last post by CovKid
06 Jun 2017, 09:20
Blower fan does not work now in my 1981 T25

Last post by al*mk1 « 05 Jun 2017, 15:24
Replies: 35
by JABMO » 02 May 2012, 12:40
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Hello T25 fans

My heater/blower fan as stopped working when I turn the dial to any of the one of three settings that is on the dial.

Has any one...
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Last post by al*mk1
05 Jun 2017, 15:24
New Van - Split charge relay wiring issue?!?!

Last post by al*mk1 « 05 Jun 2017, 14:46
Replies: 9
by al*mk1 » 02 Jun 2017, 21:35

Hi All,

A newbie to the T25 world but not 80's VW's - My other car is a Mk1 Golf Gti .

I hope someone can help me with a split charge issue?
The...

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Last post by al*mk1
05 Jun 2017, 14:46
Green label coil test

Last post by itchyfeet « 04 Jun 2017, 13:48

by itchyfeet » 04 Jun 2017, 13:48

measures 6.9kohm on secondary which is greg coil spec.

Does this mean it's knackered?

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Last post by itchyfeet
04 Jun 2017, 13:48
Analogue Clock (which to buy)

Last post by crazyhorse « 04 Jun 2017, 10:47
Replies: 8
by crazyhorse » 13 May 2017, 20:57

Me again,

I miss a clock in the van, so I know how late I am.

Any suggestions on which to buy?? Saw one on Campervan Culture but thats pricey....

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Last post by crazyhorse
04 Jun 2017, 10:47
JX alternator fault

Last post by Fatfranky « 03 Jun 2017, 10:58

by Fatfranky » 03 Jun 2017, 10:58

Hi

Can anyone help, I recently did an engine overhaul on my bus, the engine was out for a couple of months and foolishly I left the alternator lying...

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Last post by Fatfranky
03 Jun 2017, 10:58
So many questions where do I start?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 02 Jun 2017, 20:31
Replies: 2
by TheBeaver » 02 Jun 2017, 20:04

I recently bought a T3 off a girl that never really drove it before she sold it. The guy before her had owned it had had it for a while (the Leisure...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
02 Jun 2017, 20:31
12v Fridge with ignition

Last post by Ant-t « 02 Jun 2017, 19:50
Replies: 7
by Ant-t » 31 May 2017, 23:39

My kitchen refurbishment is nearly completed and I want to connect my 3 way fridge to the 12v ignition feed. All wiring is in place but a po had...

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Last post by Ant-t
02 Jun 2017, 19:50
Chicken Switch Problem

Last post by itchyfeet « 02 Jun 2017, 14:26
Replies: 27
by PetenAli » 01 Jun 2017, 14:26
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Afternoon All,

We are off to the Lakes in a fortnight and planning a trip that will take in all the big passes over three weeks. So I thought it...
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Last post by itchyfeet
02 Jun 2017, 14:26
A different to the last post intermittent horn

Last post by syncroandy « 02 Jun 2017, 12:23
Replies: 7
by kit » 31 May 2017, 21:10

I have a different intermittent problem that the horn will sound once and then no power is registering at the steering wheel or one side of the horn,...

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Last post by syncroandy
02 Jun 2017, 12:23
Intermittent horn

Last post by Deltic « 31 May 2017, 20:28
Replies: 4
by Deltic » 28 May 2017, 19:19

Hi folks,
Can anyone shed some light for me please. Had new horn slip ring fitted for MOT. All good until now, when I turn left in particular the...

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Last post by Deltic
31 May 2017, 20:28
bosch wr7 dc+ spark plugs

Last post by Shaundon « 31 May 2017, 19:08
Replies: 2
by Shaundon » 31 May 2017, 11:51

says on the box the gap is 0.8mm but a few on here seem to be saying 0.7mm

should i set them to 0.7mm?

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Last post by Shaundon
31 May 2017, 19:08
Adding a ctek charger - to just leisure battery or both?

Last post by Mark S « 31 May 2017, 15:18
Replies: 5
by Tinium » 10 Apr 2017, 12:47

Hi all,

Can't quite find the answer in the search, so apologies if this has been asked before :)

Looking to add a ctek 5.0 charger to keep my...

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Last post by Mark S
31 May 2017, 15:18
Which battery

Last post by ajsimmo « 30 May 2017, 10:56
Replies: 11
by Dylan79 » 27 Apr 2017, 17:28

Hi guys, I've got a 1979 T25 LHD, the battery that I've got is an 065 and its dead. I think this battery might be the wrong one, could the right one...

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Last post by ajsimmo
30 May 2017, 10:56
Rev counter.... I think we are going to need a bigger boat

Last post by nesty « 29 May 2017, 20:55
Replies: 23
by crazyhorse » 26 Apr 2017, 21:00
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Well in my wisdom I decided to get a rev counter for the van...

Always like a rev counter and at £20 I thought why not. Didnt buy a geniune one...
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Last post by nesty
29 May 2017, 20:55
VAG DIN Terminal numbers

Last post by adie89 « 29 May 2017, 17:45

by adie89 » 29 May 2017, 17:45

I find this really useful especially for making sense of wiring diagrams in Haynes and other.
Can it get uploaded to the wiki?
Ignition and current...

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Last post by adie89
29 May 2017, 17:45
Alternator – Ammeter AMP's

Last post by nesty « 29 May 2017, 13:07
Replies: 5
by nesty » 28 May 2017, 14:10

On my van I have a bosch 90AMP alternator.
I have battery condition LCD indicators, so can see when voltage being applied to either starter battery &...

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Last post by nesty
29 May 2017, 13:07
Rear heater fan speed resistor location?

Last post by Gary. « 28 May 2017, 20:30
Replies: 2
by Gary. » 28 May 2017, 18:55

Anybody know where the fan speed resistor for the rear heater in my doka is?

Many thanks.

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Last post by Gary.
28 May 2017, 20:30
2 speed rad fan

Last post by vwaddict « 26 May 2017, 23:17
Replies: 2
by vwaddict » 26 May 2017, 06:47

Hi can anyone tell me how the 2 speed rad fan should work, I've owned mainly air cooled over the years and I don't think mine is working as it...

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Last post by vwaddict
26 May 2017, 23:17
no heater or wipers

Last post by jim potter « 26 May 2017, 21:33
Replies: 5
by jim potter » 25 May 2017, 21:31

OK. So I Ave lost my heater blower and wipers . Fuses are OK so I assume a relay.
Is it one relay that does them both..searching topics on this gets...

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Last post by jim potter
26 May 2017, 21:33
12v Leisure - Negative Question

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 26 May 2017, 09:18
Replies: 7
by stupot73 » 18 May 2017, 17:20

Hi,

A quick question about 12v if I may please folks. I am rewiring the leisure electrics and was wondering about if I should bother running...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
26 May 2017, 09:18
Got no Horn

Last post by sydny-punka « 25 May 2017, 21:02
Replies: 4
by sydny-punka » 24 May 2017, 19:43

Hi there

Wondering if any you nice peeps can assist please.

Had a new front upper body panel put on our 2.1l petrol caravelle a while back , and...

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Last post by sydny-punka
25 May 2017, 21:02
Oil pressure and temperature gauges

Last post by itchyfeet « 25 May 2017, 18:55
Replies: 17
by ripley » 23 May 2017, 10:07
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Hi all,

Currently looking to fit oil pressure and oil temperature gauges to our van (engine: 2.1 MV). We've found plenty of helpful stuff online and...
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Last post by itchyfeet
25 May 2017, 18:55
Ignition electrical probs

Last post by burnzdog « 25 May 2017, 18:03

by burnzdog » 25 May 2017, 18:03

Hi all,

Not great with electric so need some help. Bus been running fine but suddenly had issues getting her to start. Closing inspection I could...

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Last post by burnzdog
25 May 2017, 18:03
Indicator dash tell tale not always working

Last post by MarkyMarkJ « 25 May 2017, 12:33

by MarkyMarkJ » 25 May 2017, 12:33

Odd indicator question -
With the ignition off the indicator dash tell tale flashes correctly, as do the indicators.

With the ignition on all...

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Last post by MarkyMarkJ
25 May 2017, 12:33
Battery Desulfator

Last post by adie89 « 25 May 2017, 06:53
Replies: 6
by CovKid » 17 May 2017, 15:04

Jury (for me) is out on whether desulfators (desulphators?) actually work but bought one anyway to try on a battery that has had a fair bit of use...

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Last post by adie89
25 May 2017, 06:53
crazy electrics again

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 24 May 2017, 19:15
Replies: 1
by Sir Brixalot » 20 May 2017, 17:47

Driving along when my lights on buzzer went off. It should only go off when the engines turned off. There is a dummy alarm led fitted which activates...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
24 May 2017, 19:15
Westy Fridge - mains plug polarity

Last post by craigy345 « 24 May 2017, 10:08
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by mrbodly » 22 May 2017, 11:01

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Last post by craigy345
24 May 2017, 10:08
Running / idle issue

Last post by photosolo « 24 May 2017, 07:26

by photosolo » 24 May 2017, 07:26

Apologies if this is a common question.
I'm having idle/ running issues with my 2.1i
It seems to be down to a faulty idle controller - the little...

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24 May 2017, 07:26

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