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Westie sink water pump

Last post by Ian and Lins « 02 May 2017, 07:45
Replies: 10
by Doppio » 26 Apr 2017, 15:55

Hello everyone,
My interior water pump for the sink has stopped working and has been proclaimed dead by a local mechanic. I'm on the hunt for a...

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Last post by Ian and Lins
02 May 2017, 07:45
Fitting Maestro headlights

Last post by AJG T25 « 01 May 2017, 21:35
Replies: 2
by AJG T25 » 29 Apr 2017, 15:48

Hi. I am converting my T25 to square headlights. I have bought a grill and a pair of maestro headlights. Could any one give me some tips to fitting...

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Last post by AJG T25
01 May 2017, 21:35
Clicking speedo and PCB

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 29 Apr 2017, 20:08
Replies: 4
by mariner » 29 Apr 2017, 11:40

Hi all

Slightly odd one this but out of nothing my speedo/speedo needle has started making a loud (and very annoying :x ) clicking noise as it works...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
29 Apr 2017, 20:08
wiring loom

Last post by Aidan « 29 Apr 2017, 12:47
Replies: 3
by garyharbord » 28 Apr 2017, 09:42

My wiring loom has burnt out behind the dash board, The mechanic is having trouble sourcing one. Any ideas and as its a left hand drive would it be...

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Last post by Aidan
29 Apr 2017, 12:47
What electric soldering iron?

Last post by spherehopper « 29 Apr 2017, 08:01
Replies: 9
by Ian and Lins » 27 Apr 2017, 11:06

I need a new 240v solderning iron and wondered what wattage to buy. I've got a gas powered one which is fine for larger vehicle cables but will a...

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Last post by spherehopper
29 Apr 2017, 08:01
Smart Charger and relay placement

Last post by kezza87 « 29 Apr 2017, 06:36
Replies: 6
by kezza87 » 21 Apr 2017, 07:56

Hi guys,

Im in the process of getting all the kit ready to do the wiring in my van for the leisure battery. I plan on having a leisure battery...

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Last post by kezza87
29 Apr 2017, 06:36
Headlight_warning_buzzer mod, relay not working?

Last post by RogerT « 27 Apr 2017, 23:43
Replies: 6
by ToolkiT73 » 07 Apr 2017, 13:44

In order to avoid a flat battery I followed instructions from onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

So I bought the relay on ebay:
onclick=...

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Last post by RogerT
27 Apr 2017, 23:43
Another leisure battery query

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 27 Apr 2017, 18:16
Replies: 11
by captain Byrne » 23 Apr 2017, 16:57

Has anyone come across a 275ish x 175 x 175 leisure battery with a decent Ah? I can't fit a battery much longer than 275mm as I've got a 12v cig...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
27 Apr 2017, 18:16
Temperature gauge Reading Cool

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 27 Apr 2017, 12:17
Replies: 2
by coolrunnings » 26 Apr 2017, 07:25

My 1991 T25 DOKA with a 2.1DJ has always run with the temp gauge in the middle of the gauge (12 o clock) or slightly towards 1 o clock.

Now it reads...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
27 Apr 2017, 12:17
Decent Radio

Last post by syncroandy « 27 Apr 2017, 07:37
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by Sir Brixalot » 20 Apr 2017, 19:58

I initially had a decent radio but it didn't fit properly so I swapped it for a cheapo Maxtek deckless which constantly loses reception. Can any one...

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Last post by syncroandy
27 Apr 2017, 07:37
Speedometer & Odometer Not Working

Last post by BohemiVan « 26 Apr 2017, 20:51
Replies: 22
by BohemiVan » 11 Apr 2017, 14:13
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Hello everyone.....

I'm hoping someone can help me fix my broken speedometer and odometer as I need to get it through it's MOT ASAP.

They suddenly...
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Last post by BohemiVan
26 Apr 2017, 20:51
30 year old propex 1600w Wiring?

Last post by djswain1 « 24 Apr 2017, 09:26
Replies: 4
by djswain1 » 23 Apr 2017, 22:26

I can only get my propex working by bypasing the thermostatic controller.
I only have four wires at the thermostatic controller power from batt...

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Last post by djswain1
24 Apr 2017, 09:26
Dash Pod Cluster swap from Early to Late

Last post by slowcoach « 22 Apr 2017, 08:12
Replies: 19
by slowcoach » 16 Sep 2016, 09:57
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Hi-
Does anyone know if im able to remove the temp and fuel gauge from my early (84) KPH dash cluster (no rev counter) and replace it with an OEM rev...
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Last post by slowcoach
22 Apr 2017, 08:12
Low voltage cutoff module(what voltage to set it to)

Last post by hardwick53 « 21 Apr 2017, 20:42
Replies: 10
by dave friday » 25 Oct 2015, 14:07

Afternoon all,as above what voltage do l set it to? At the mo' it's set to 10.5volts!!
Ta.

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Last post by hardwick53
21 Apr 2017, 20:42
Zig Unit

Last post by salgarfi « 20 Apr 2017, 12:00
Replies: 2
by salgarfi » 18 Apr 2017, 11:27

Hello All,

I have a Zig DCU-3 unit, which charges my leisure battery from the mains. I also have a Zig control(Zig MC-2000) unit above my sink area...

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Last post by salgarfi
20 Apr 2017, 12:00
Westfalia California Eberspracher D2L

Last post by buli « 20 Apr 2017, 00:29
Replies: 8
by buli » 18 Apr 2017, 10:05

Hi guys. Hope everyone's well. I am trying to fire up my D2L without success and wanted to ask for some pointers. Not sure if I'm missing something....

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Last post by buli
20 Apr 2017, 00:29
Starter Motor problem

Last post by randolph57 « 20 Apr 2017, 03:01
Replies: 4
by markysparky71 » 19 Apr 2017, 10:46

Hey All any advice welcome
81 westfalia 19AAZ engine replaced starter motor around 6 year ago. Lately had intermittent fault, usually at the worst...

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Last post by randolph57
20 Apr 2017, 03:01
Van will Jump but not start after running

Last post by T25Bluealloy « 18 Apr 2017, 14:16
Replies: 24
by T25Bluealloy » 10 Apr 2017, 11:42
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Im guessing this is electrical but it could be mechanical so sorry if posting in the wrong section..

basically the alternator is showing a charge of...
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Last post by T25Bluealloy
18 Apr 2017, 14:16
240v consumer unit location?

Last post by IndigoSteve « 17 Apr 2017, 22:08
Replies: 1
by MarkyMarkJ » 17 Apr 2017, 13:50

For those that have a 240v hookup into a consumer unit, where is your consumer unit located?
I'm about to start converting a US '84 110v (as soon as...

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Last post by IndigoSteve
17 Apr 2017, 22:08
Headlight buzzer unreliable...

Last post by RogerT « 15 Apr 2017, 15:28
Replies: 7
by RogerT » 07 Apr 2017, 18:03

Didn't want to hijack the other recent thread, but...

I got the 99 thing for my wipers to, and the bleeding headlight buzzer doesn't work every...

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Last post by RogerT
15 Apr 2017, 15:28
Auto to manual choke.

Last post by tetleysid « 14 Apr 2017, 09:29

by tetleysid » 14 Apr 2017, 09:29

OK so I have another T25 and this one is a 1900 with Peirburg 2E carb. Basically the choke is fooked. Has anyone tried rigging up a manual choke and...

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Last post by tetleysid
14 Apr 2017, 09:29
Radiator Fan Stopped Working

Last post by crazyhorse « 13 Apr 2017, 11:37
Replies: 36
by crazyhorse » 16 Mar 2017, 21:50
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Oh dear, not having much luck lately.

Driving to work this morning, stuck in traffic, the coolant light started flashing. It was about three...
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Last post by crazyhorse
13 Apr 2017, 11:37
Front washer jets not working

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 12 Apr 2017, 11:08
Replies: 5
by chuckle-bus-tom » 06 Mar 2017, 21:45

Hi all

My washer jets aren't working, neither the windscreen nor the front headlamps. The wipers do their thing when I pull the leaver, but no water...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
12 Apr 2017, 11:08
Fridge flame status indicator - a little electronics projec

Last post by mr_nunn « 11 Apr 2017, 16:36
Replies: 14
by mr_nunn » 30 Mar 2017, 12:30

Hello,

I have had the fridge out to seal up the burner box and stop it going out all the time. It's the original electrolux 3 way fridge fitted in...

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Last post by mr_nunn
11 Apr 2017, 16:36
Interior Lights not working

Last post by Sportvan « 11 Apr 2017, 02:25
Replies: 4
by Jjagood » 05 Apr 2017, 20:44

Has anyone has an issue with just the interior lights. They have all gone off on my 1983 westy, I have checked the fuses, all seem fine. Everything...

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Last post by Sportvan
11 Apr 2017, 02:25
Leisure battery

Last post by captain Byrne « 09 Apr 2017, 15:40
Replies: 11
by captain Byrne » 03 Apr 2017, 18:24

These look like the same battery but one's £85.00 & the other is £55.00 Thoughts anyone?

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
onclick=...

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Last post by captain Byrne
09 Apr 2017, 15:40
Hazards not working?

Last post by 69gp225 « 08 Apr 2017, 18:04
Replies: 1
by 69gp225 » 08 Apr 2017, 15:43

What would be the first thing to check?
Seems like I have no flashing at all at the switch or the lights?

Thanks lee

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Last post by 69gp225
08 Apr 2017, 18:04
Sink tap micro switch

Last post by didifabian@gmail.com « 07 Apr 2017, 20:25
Replies: 3
by didifabian@gmail.com » 06 Apr 2017, 21:54

Hi all,

Need a piece of advise. My sink water tap stopped working. I've checked the fuses and the pump and they seem OK. Going through a few posts...

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Last post by didifabian@gmail.com
07 Apr 2017, 20:25
Snapped Aerial

Last post by GavB95 « 07 Apr 2017, 10:26
Replies: 5
by Danielsan4D » 06 Apr 2017, 03:47

Hi all.

I have a snapped aerial on the van. Could anyone suggest a place for a cheap replacement? I'm very much an amateur when it comes to these...

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Last post by GavB95
07 Apr 2017, 10:26
Dashboard bulbs for speedo and fuel gauge 84 devon

Last post by crazyhorse « 06 Apr 2017, 21:57
Replies: 1
by 69gp225 » 06 Apr 2017, 21:00

Hello,

I need a new bulb for my fuel gauge side on my dash. Noticed some poor write ups on just campers for the replacement bulbs?

Vw heritage...

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Last post by crazyhorse
06 Apr 2017, 21:57
Battery Charger - which is best?

Last post by Arripay « 06 Apr 2017, 14:23
Replies: 12
by Ralf85 » 12 Jan 2017, 20:54

I have used a smart Hilka home battery charger for the last few years which worked fine. However, it has just packed up completely. Can anyone...

12 Replies

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Last post by Arripay
06 Apr 2017, 14:23
83 Westy Joker fridge feed 12v

Last post by waltraud « 04 Apr 2017, 21:33
Replies: 2
by waltraud » 04 Apr 2017, 09:06

Does anyone know if the fridge 12v feed comes from the drivers side under seat relay and if so which terminal.....or a separate feed? I know it...

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Last post by waltraud
04 Apr 2017, 21:33
Starting problem finally sorted

Last post by CovKid « 04 Apr 2017, 20:22
Replies: 2
by Ralf85 » 04 Apr 2017, 19:12

I have posted my saga about taking my van to an auto electrical shop but despite all the things they did at cost to me and the problem kept coming...

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Last post by CovKid
04 Apr 2017, 20:22
Starter motor

Last post by IndigoSteve « 03 Apr 2017, 21:07
Replies: 12
by Wear Sunscreen » 28 Mar 2017, 16:57

Hi
hope someone can help, my starter motor continues to run until I turn the key back slightly. Is this a faulty ignition switch or a starter motor...

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Last post by IndigoSteve
03 Apr 2017, 21:07
Handbrake light wont switch off?

Last post by twd40 « 03 Apr 2017, 20:40
Replies: 2
by twd40 » 03 Apr 2017, 20:18

Can anyone help??? My handbrake light will not switch off in either position, checked the courtesy switch plenty of free movement, nothing jammed but...

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Last post by twd40
03 Apr 2017, 20:40
Dials lights

Last post by Edd1982 « 02 Apr 2017, 15:47
Replies: 2
by Edd1982 » 26 Mar 2017, 20:07

I was faffing about with the radio earlier when the 12v + wire popped off and shorted out.

I replaced a fuse and the radio is now back up and...

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Last post by Edd1982
02 Apr 2017, 15:47
Does anyone know what these are?!

Last post by California Dreamin « 01 Apr 2017, 23:59
Replies: 6
by buli » 16 Mar 2017, 19:06

Hi guys. I'd be grateful if anyone might know what these are. All fittings on the dashboard:

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;...

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Last post by California Dreamin
01 Apr 2017, 23:59
'84 caravelle rear wiper

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 01 Apr 2017, 18:32
Replies: 4
by JeffRoo » 01 Apr 2017, 13:24

Hi all,
I have a tin top Carravelle '84 petrol (new engine 1.9 DG that those at the VW engine company fitted for me :D )
now my question:
the rear...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
01 Apr 2017, 18:32
Glow circuit and dash lighting problem

Last post by dave friday « 30 Mar 2017, 07:39
Replies: 1
by maxsyncro92 » 29 Mar 2017, 16:16

I'm supposed to be driving my 91 LHD Syncro diesel to the alps on Saturday but I seem to have developed an electrical problem.

The glow circuit...

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Last post by dave friday
30 Mar 2017, 07:39
1.6td JX temp sensor/glow plug sensor/ water pump sensor

Last post by PhatEd132 « 28 Mar 2017, 12:31
Replies: 3
by PhatEd132 » 28 Mar 2017, 09:22

Looking for some clarification on the location of the above? Not sure my plugs are where they should be.
When I turn the key my glow plug light does...

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Last post by PhatEd132
28 Mar 2017, 12:31
Power to electric seats

Last post by seanmc1970a « 28 Mar 2017, 10:11
Replies: 1
by seanmc1970a » 25 Mar 2017, 19:17

Spring has sprung and winter ideas need acting on :?

I've bought a couple of Mazda rx8 seats and am half way through fitting them, holes are...

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Last post by seanmc1970a
28 Mar 2017, 10:11
Dash PCB Puzzle

Last post by itchyfeet « 28 Mar 2017, 07:21
Replies: 10
by itchyfeet » 27 Mar 2017, 17:34

Temp gauge on my pop top does not work, previous owner had an aftermarket gauge fitted, I'd like to get the original working so I reconnected it (...

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Last post by itchyfeet
28 Mar 2017, 07:21
zig unit rewire York area

Last post by meggles « 27 Mar 2017, 19:04
Replies: 24
by meggles » 30 Jan 2016, 21:03
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Hi all, hope it's ok to put this in General.
Is there anybody in the York area who can sort the wiring to and from my vans zig unit. The wires were a...
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Last post by meggles
27 Mar 2017, 19:04
Battery Voltage display

Last post by ToolkiT73 « 27 Mar 2017, 14:43
Replies: 26
by organicmatter » 19 Nov 2015, 13:50
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Have searched before and found stuff on here about adding a voltage display for the battery but can't seem to find it now I need it.

Any tips?...
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Last post by ToolkiT73
27 Mar 2017, 14:43
Reverse / Parking Sensors

Last post by ToolkiT73 « 27 Mar 2017, 11:19
Replies: 13
by craigy345 » 05 Nov 2016, 19:59

Just had the van sprayed and looking to get some nice new straight bumpers (letting the rest of the van down now!!)

Was thinking of fitting some...

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Last post by ToolkiT73
27 Mar 2017, 11:19
cable burned ?

Last post by Mr Bean « 27 Mar 2017, 09:41
Replies: 3
by dbz864 » 25 Mar 2017, 22:10

Hi, Got a problem with electrics, nothing much was working in a van, last owner had bodged a few cables in to try and solve a problem. I found that...

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Last post by Mr Bean
27 Mar 2017, 09:41
How do I remove the lower dash board/heater cover?

Last post by Timmo « 27 Mar 2017, 08:26
Replies: 5
by Timmo » 26 Mar 2017, 17:05

Hi
Does anyone know how I remove the heater cover part of the dash board?
Many thanks
Timmo

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Last post by Timmo
27 Mar 2017, 08:26
Heater fan problem

Last post by CovKid « 24 Mar 2017, 08:15
Replies: 12
by Jody78 » 17 Feb 2017, 16:44

Hi Everyone,

The heater fan on our T25 has just packed up. I have heard that it is an epic job! We are based in Cornwall. Does anyone recommend...

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Last post by CovKid
24 Mar 2017, 08:15
Zig charging leisure question.

Last post by itchyfeet « 23 Mar 2017, 18:40
Replies: 3
by itchyfeet » 22 Mar 2017, 17:24

Can I leave it on the on site setting charging batt indefinately or will it over charge batt?

it looks like it has good regulation and won't...

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Last post by itchyfeet
23 Mar 2017, 18:40
Conversion 115v AC to 240v USA/Europe

Last post by nicq « 23 Mar 2017, 17:13
Replies: 6
by biggles39 » 23 Mar 2017, 09:49

Given the large numbers of Westfalias imported from the USA which would have been set up to use 115vAC and would then require
conversion to 240vAC I...

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Last post by nicq
23 Mar 2017, 17:13

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