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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
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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
Replies: 3
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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Last post by photosolo
24 May 2017, 07:26
Running / idle issue

Last post by photosolo « 24 May 2017, 06:51
Replies: 2
by photosolo » 24 May 2017, 06:21

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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Last post by photosolo
24 May 2017, 06:51
wipers wont work

Last post by CovKid « 24 May 2017, 06:14
Replies: 6
by tenko » 04 May 2015, 09:35

desperate for help
wipers will not work on my T25...Ive remove and cleaned the stalk and replaced fuse and relay..still no joy..ive even replace the...

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Last post by CovKid
24 May 2017, 06:14
Brake dash warning light

Last post by adie89 « 23 May 2017, 20:43
Replies: 5
by CovKid » 19 Jul 2015, 15:42

Still modding my dash - lot of progress. Now, I have nothing to compare with but in my Caravelle the brake dash warning light over on the left is...

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Last post by adie89
23 May 2017, 20:43
Temperature gauge reading high

Last post by shrig1969 « 23 May 2017, 18:47
Replies: 12
by shrig1969 » 11 May 2017, 13:41

Done an overhaul on my cooling system but the temperature gauge reads higher than before, sitting around three quarters. Before it always sat around...

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Last post by shrig1969
23 May 2017, 18:47
Creating a 24v circuit from my 2 leaisure batteries

Last post by CovKid « 23 May 2017, 11:04
Replies: 14
by Adeybruce » 02 May 2017, 03:30

Maybe a crazy question - and it's late at night so I may not be think straight anyway ...

I know that if I connect my 2 leisure batteries in series...

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Last post by CovKid
23 May 2017, 11:04
Autosleeper internal spotlights

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 23 May 2017, 07:31
Replies: 11
by Sir Brixalot » 07 May 2017, 20:59

At long last I can get round to niggly things. I've grown to really dislike the internal spots as they're dim and power hungry. Any ideas for a...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
23 May 2017, 07:31
Solar panels for leisure battery

Last post by CovKid « 23 May 2017, 06:06
Replies: 5
by quattrodave » 21 May 2017, 19:11

I'm just after opinions on the setup people have for charging their leisure battery. We're off to a campsite in the summer and might have to wait a...

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Last post by CovKid
23 May 2017, 06:06
Osram Nightbreakers

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 22 May 2017, 11:27
Replies: 3
by Sir Brixalot » 22 May 2017, 08:03

I've been going through light switches and/or ignition switches at the rate of three or so per year. Must mean there's an underlying problem. It...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
22 May 2017, 11:27
What Battery for 1.7 KY Diesel?

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 21 May 2017, 09:37
Replies: 4
by The Hairy Camper » 20 May 2017, 21:44

Looks like my battery has given up :(

I was looking online to find a replacement for an 84 1.7 KY diesel engine. My searches came up with a Yausa...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
21 May 2017, 09:37
1.6 turbo diesel wiring diagram

Last post by dickspanner « 21 May 2017, 07:49
Replies: 3
by dickspanner » 20 May 2017, 22:01

Hi,

I need help.

I have the full vanagon manual of pdf but it does not have a 1.6Td wiring diagram for the engine bay.

I am trying to install the...

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Last post by dickspanner
21 May 2017, 07:49
Fuel gauge stopped working

Last post by Reverend « 19 May 2017, 06:20
Replies: 4
by crazymilk » 17 Apr 2017, 10:46

My fuel gauge seems to have stopped working. Checked all the fuses and other basics however no joy.
Is there a way to check the gauge is working...

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Last post by Reverend
19 May 2017, 06:20
Cannot find cause of battery drain

Last post by stupot73 « 18 May 2017, 17:22
Replies: 4
by JackE » 15 May 2017, 18:49

Something is drawing on the battery, when the van is off. The draw is about 10.4

I have removed fuses one by one and this doesn't change the reading...

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Last post by stupot73
18 May 2017, 17:22
Factory LCD clock reset

Last post by CovKid « 17 May 2017, 17:17
Replies: 2
by slowcoach » 17 May 2017, 16:58

My new to me cluster has the factory LCD clock. The button to adjust the minutes is broken..but it's presently *exactly* ten mins fast. Bit of a...

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Last post by CovKid
17 May 2017, 17:17
Leisure battery for a 1992 T25..help please

Last post by Tinium « 16 May 2017, 20:31
Replies: 3
by stevewmmaine » 15 May 2017, 15:24

Hi, can anyone help please I went in my van last week and found that it had exploded /expanded burst ??..never seen this before..I have a trickle...

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Last post by Tinium
16 May 2017, 20:31
Which Spare Bulb and Fuse Kit?

Last post by JodieandBorja « 16 May 2017, 12:15
Replies: 3
by JodieandBorja » 11 May 2017, 10:54

Hello All,

We have just purchased our first Westy - 1990 VW Westfalia Atlantic Hightop Vanagon - and are preparing for a European driving tour.

We...

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Last post by JodieandBorja
16 May 2017, 12:15
Webasto controller wiring?

Last post by nicq « 15 May 2017, 13:33
Replies: 8
by silverbullet » 11 May 2017, 08:54

I managed to aquire a NOS Webasto controller a while ago, to go with the BBW46 I got for a song an age ago.

Can anyone help me with trying to source...

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Last post by nicq
15 May 2017, 13:33
Early T25 fusebox upgrade?

Last post by CovKid « 15 May 2017, 12:50
Replies: 5
by MarkyMarkJ » 17 Apr 2017, 12:45

Has anyone considered changing out an early T25 fusebox for the later ce1 (or ce2) combination relay and fusebox?

I'm researching the headlight...

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Last post by CovKid
15 May 2017, 12:50
electronic ignition

Last post by fazzer « 14 May 2017, 16:12
Replies: 12
by fazzer » 09 May 2017, 08:49

Does anyone use electronic ignition,can you point me in direction which is best.or should I stick with original setup.bus is a 1985 1900dg.

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Last post by fazzer
14 May 2017, 16:12
Electric aerial

Last post by captain Byrne « 13 May 2017, 08:05
Replies: 1
by badgerfax » 12 May 2017, 22:25

Quite like the idea of being able to lower the aerial when going down narrow overgrown lanes as being left hand drive the aerial often gets caught...

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Last post by captain Byrne
13 May 2017, 08:05
Cut the red wire!

Last post by nesty « 12 May 2017, 23:15
Replies: 7
by MRinaldi » 20 Apr 2017, 06:35

Hi folks, first post here and I need your help!

I got the SA front grill upgrade. I'm looking to piggyback the second headlights off the original...

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Last post by nesty
12 May 2017, 23:15
full beam on light bulb MOT fail

Last post by hjulmand « 10 May 2017, 09:48
Replies: 7
by martymart » 05 May 2017, 16:56

Cant believe it I've failed the mot because the full beam on light in the dash has blown. It's a a small filament bulb with two 12mm tails of wire...

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Last post by hjulmand
10 May 2017, 09:48
Leisure Batteries for the power hungry

Last post by nesty « 09 May 2017, 20:49
Replies: 12
by nesty » 07 May 2017, 00:18

These are similar ah to what my Trojans are. Though ok they won't fit under your seat, but for a Ah = cost that isn't bad price for these. If you...

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09 May 2017, 20:49

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