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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
2nd auxiliary/leisure battery - Westfalia

Last post by craigy345 « 22 Mar 2017, 23:01
Replies: 10
by craigy345 » 12 Feb 2017, 22:18

Im thinking of increasing my (leisure) battery capacity for when I haven't got hook up for at shows etc...

I have 1987 Westy 1.6TD so...
I already...

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Last post by craigy345
22 Mar 2017, 23:01
Heater Control Panel Lights

Last post by crazyhorse « 22 Mar 2017, 21:25
Replies: 23
by crazyhorse » 04 Mar 2017, 10:02
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I decided to do this. It's awful dark in the cab at night. Looked at the wiki

Managed to get panel off, no bulb there, but also no wires going to...
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Last post by crazyhorse
22 Mar 2017, 21:25
Best place to buy front indicators

Last post by fazzer « 22 Mar 2017, 10:42
Replies: 6
by Born Too Late » 01 Mar 2017, 12:51

I'm after some good quality front indicators in orange; has anyone tried the ones from VW Heritage:

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

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Last post by fazzer
22 Mar 2017, 10:42
Reading light bulbs - LED or filament?

Last post by itchyfeet « 22 Mar 2017, 07:53
Replies: 8
by itchyfeet » 21 Mar 2017, 20:34

My Poptop has reading lights, same bayonet fitting as a tail light bulb, 12V 12W

Can't find these anywhere but would be nice to use lower power LED...

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Last post by itchyfeet
22 Mar 2017, 07:53
Dashboard strip

Last post by CovKid « 21 Mar 2017, 21:50
Replies: 31
by slowcoach » 07 Mar 2017, 20:13
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I'm in deep with the dash removal, what fun! Didn't take long to actually get the dash itself out, but the heater box is causing some troubles. I...
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Last post by CovKid
21 Mar 2017, 21:50
Aftermarket central locking.

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 21 Mar 2017, 18:26
Replies: 28
by bigbadbob76 » 01 Feb 2017, 15:34
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I'm considering my options for aftermarket central locking on my bus.
Has anyone had any success fitting a slave actuator in the sliding door?

From...
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Last post by bigbadbob76
21 Mar 2017, 18:26
Weird Smell

Last post by IndigoSteve « 21 Mar 2017, 00:33
Replies: 8
by IndigoSteve » 20 Mar 2017, 23:23

Hope you good folks can help me with this odd one?

Vehicle is a 1984 Westy Joker High top 1.9 petrol

Brought myself a small dehumidifier for the...

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Last post by IndigoSteve
21 Mar 2017, 00:33
Blue main beam tell tale indicator problem

Last post by slowcoach « 20 Mar 2017, 22:02
Replies: 8
by Darkhorse » 15 Jun 2016, 15:20

image.jpeg Gents, can't get the blue main beam indicator working.
I've read other posts, understand this is the only incandescent bulb in the...

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Last post by slowcoach
20 Mar 2017, 22:02
Fridge removal..

Last post by ToolkiT73 « 21 Mar 2017, 06:23
Replies: 4
by ToolkiT73 » 19 Mar 2017, 22:21

My autosleeper has a failing 3 way fridge so I decided to replace it with a compressor one.
Today I tried to remove the old one but am stuck.....

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Last post by ToolkiT73
21 Mar 2017, 06:23
Couple of questions if I may please

Last post by meggles « 19 Mar 2017, 16:06

by meggles » 19 Mar 2017, 16:06

Been finishing the wiring in the van. Just a couple of things I can't find the answer to so hoping you good folk could help me:
1) I am NOT wiring...

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Last post by meggles
19 Mar 2017, 16:06
1.6td oil pressure gauge fitting advice

Last post by quattrodave « 18 Mar 2017, 17:52

by quattrodave » 18 Mar 2017, 17:52

Just after some advice on fitting an oil pressure gauge to my 1.6td jx.
What's the best way to do it, electrical or mechanical?
Where is the best...

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Last post by quattrodave
18 Mar 2017, 17:52
Tail lights 10W or 5W? - Answer 10W

Last post by itchyfeet « 18 Mar 2017, 12:25
Replies: 15
by itchyfeet » 09 Mar 2017, 18:29
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I have 10W but they seem to overheat the moulding and it's warped a bit, are they supoosed to be 10W or 5W?

thanks
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Last post by itchyfeet
18 Mar 2017, 12:25
Zig Unit / leisure Battery

Last post by meggles « 17 Mar 2017, 15:51
Replies: 2
by mab » 13 Mar 2017, 21:35

Hello everyone I'm looking for a bit advice.

We have a chance of buying a T25, it has no Zig unit, does anyone know if this can be a DIY job? The...

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Last post by meggles
17 Mar 2017, 15:51
Electric window switch

Last post by tonytech « 17 Mar 2017, 13:40
Replies: 1
by Clairep » 17 Mar 2017, 13:08

Electric window switch on the passenger door - has anyone tried t fit it..? If you stop on the street to chat to someone its a real pain because you...

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Last post by tonytech
17 Mar 2017, 13:40
Solar battery charger

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Mar 2017, 06:51
Replies: 32
by sternal » 19 Feb 2017, 21:34
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Hello all !

Been a while since I've posted on here and not been using the van much as I've had a slipped disc finally on the mend taken almost a...
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Last post by kevtherev
17 Mar 2017, 06:51
Was there a clock there on the dashboard?

Last post by CovKid « 16 Mar 2017, 22:11
Replies: 13
by Emma&Al » 27 Feb 2016, 19:47

I have some sort of little digital display rectangle on my dash display - Caravelle 1990 dash - would that have once been a digital clock?
I'd love...

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Last post by CovKid
16 Mar 2017, 22:11
Leisure Battery

Last post by R0B « 16 Mar 2017, 21:30
Replies: 5
by 69gp225 » 16 Mar 2017, 14:14

Hello All.

A complete novice so bare with me....

after camping in my 25t last year i noticed my leisure battery discharged after about a full day...

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Last post by R0B
16 Mar 2017, 21:30
Full beam not working

Last post by Betty boop 1 « 16 Mar 2017, 19:29
Replies: 4
by Betty boop 1 » 11 Mar 2017, 13:11

hi there always good for a second post my full beam/main beam has stopped working ...............i have read several posts on here with regards to...

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Last post by Betty boop 1
16 Mar 2017, 19:29
T25 leisure battery location

Last post by BohemiVan « 13 Mar 2017, 09:35
Replies: 7
by BohemiVan » 12 Mar 2017, 17:25

Hello,

I hope someone can help me.

I'm just wiring in some ceiling spotlights that will eventually be connected to a leisure batter, when I buy...

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Last post by BohemiVan
13 Mar 2017, 09:35
Complete Zig unit rewire

Last post by meggles « 12 Mar 2017, 13:23
Replies: 4
by meggles » 09 Mar 2017, 21:06

Hi folks. Has anybody done a total rewire of their Zig unit from scratch. I am just wondering how difficult it might be. There are so many different...

4 Replies

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Last post by meggles
12 Mar 2017, 13:23
Soldering Iron Suggestion

Last post by bigherb « 12 Mar 2017, 10:17
Replies: 22
by DoubleOSeven » 06 Mar 2017, 14:27
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I'm looking to do some small piece soldering, soldering wire onto switches, that kind of thing. Can anyone recommend a good soldering kit (I'll need...
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Last post by bigherb
12 Mar 2017, 10:17
late n/a diesel bay loom

Last post by rowlesy « 11 Mar 2017, 20:26
Replies: 2
by rowlesy » 10 Mar 2017, 21:04

just fitted an AEF motor in my lith bus and have found a broken wire i might need to splice into the caddy loom? (im running caddy loom with immob...

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Last post by rowlesy
11 Mar 2017, 20:26
Starting problem - update

Last post by Ralf85 « 10 Mar 2017, 12:59
Replies: 3
by Ralf85 » 08 Mar 2017, 19:00

I recently had a starting problem, which was a pain. It turned out to be the main cabling which was replaced and all the connections have been...

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Last post by Ralf85
10 Mar 2017, 12:59
Heater blower motor.... And stuff....

Last post by meggles « 09 Mar 2017, 23:54
Replies: 18
by Smiffo » 19 Dec 2016, 18:35
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Dash is coming out soon, so thought it a good time to change my squeaky heater motor.

Looking on B-Works, and associated items has resistor kit and...
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Last post by meggles
09 Mar 2017, 23:54
Bosch spark plugs

Last post by kevtherev « 09 Mar 2017, 16:42
Replies: 6
by shrig1969 » 06 Mar 2017, 22:12

The only thing left to complete the service is spark plugs.
I have purchased 4 x Bosch super four WR78, which after entering my Reg on the website,...

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Last post by kevtherev
09 Mar 2017, 16:42
Heater plugs wont turn off

Last post by alank950 « 07 Mar 2017, 10:16
Replies: 4
by alank950 » 06 Mar 2017, 17:22

Ok i just replaced the heater plug relay due to it burning out.There was dirt in the fuel line which starved the engine of fuel i was grinding at the...

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Last post by alank950
07 Mar 2017, 10:16
Temp Gauge given up the ghost

Last post by spanishfly « 03 Mar 2017, 21:19
Replies: 13
by 300CE » 03 Jul 2016, 20:31

Was working fine last week! Started up today and no movement at all, just stuck to the left. Red indicator light is working fine when I turn the...

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Last post by spanishfly
03 Mar 2017, 21:19
Metal fragment inside alternator – replacement?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 02 Mar 2017, 21:32
Replies: 21
by johninleeds » 25 Feb 2017, 14:31
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Battery light had been flickering now and again, suspected it was time for a new regulator. Then the other day I was driving and it started making a...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
02 Mar 2017, 21:32
Wiring lights via zig unit

Last post by BOXY « 02 Mar 2017, 20:41
Replies: 3
by kevin930 » 28 Feb 2017, 10:37

Hi
Just after some advice regarding wiring please. At present I have no interior lights fitted so intending to fit a led light strip. If I wire via...

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Last post by BOXY
02 Mar 2017, 20:41
Binnacle Anomalies

Last post by shrig1969 « 02 Mar 2017, 09:25
Replies: 5
by DoubleOSeven » 28 Feb 2017, 19:32

Advice for fixing required

1. Speedo needle won't sit still, it bounces around at all speeds. The white plastic clip at the back is in two pieces...

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Last post by shrig1969
02 Mar 2017, 09:25
Eberspacher D1L Bargain or not ?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 28 Feb 2017, 01:19
Replies: 1
by Ric1 » 27 Feb 2017, 23:57

Scrolling through a local online boot sale i came across an advert that said Wobasco van heater £50 sounds hot :pimp ... Clicky click and its what...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
28 Feb 2017, 01:19
New Fan Blower Issue

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 27 Feb 2017, 15:56
Replies: 7
by crazymilk » 22 Feb 2017, 12:02

Hi there

Last night I tackled the job of replacing a seized fan blower with a new unit and switch that are Febo ones from JK.

The issue seems to be...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
27 Feb 2017, 15:56
Tail light issues

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Feb 2017, 22:35
Replies: 4
by craig_a » 26 Feb 2017, 09:04

Hi All,

I'm new to the forum so please excuse me if I don't do anything right!

I've just got my first Type 25, like most no doubt I have a snagging...

4 Replies

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Feb 2017, 22:35
Starter Solenoid - Am I going MAD?

Last post by RogerT « 26 Feb 2017, 16:39
Replies: 16
by RogerT » 25 Feb 2017, 13:29
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Hello again...

I had starting problems, resolved onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; With a £20 solenoid. Then a week ago it stopped...
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Last post by RogerT
26 Feb 2017, 16:39
Will not consitantly warm start - 1.6jx

Last post by Gary. « 26 Feb 2017, 10:01
Replies: 13
by Gary. » 03 Feb 2017, 08:01

OK Guys, here I am again asking questions. (I have read extensively through many similar problems on this forum).

I'm still running in my complete...

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Last post by Gary.
26 Feb 2017, 10:01
RM212,F Electronic Ignition

Last post by itchyfeet « 25 Feb 2017, 21:25
Replies: 21
by itchyfeet » 24 Feb 2017, 17:14
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Anybody know anything about this.

I have 12V ( even though wiring colours on van are wrong) +12V to the black on fridge neg to blue on fridge but no...
21 Replies

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Last post by itchyfeet
25 Feb 2017, 21:25
Tachometer on a diesel

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 21 Feb 2017, 21:50
Replies: 3
by IAN-H » 21 Feb 2017, 18:04

Has anybody fitted a rev counter to a diesel T25. If so how? Ta Ianh

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
21 Feb 2017, 21:50
JX cold start handle removal.

Last post by RogerT « 21 Feb 2017, 22:24
Replies: 5
by fixitsteve » 19 Feb 2017, 22:07

Hi all,
Can someone tell me how to remove it so I can fix the normal non working heater blower :lol:

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Last post by RogerT
21 Feb 2017, 22:24
Alternator exciter cable voltage

Last post by mueslibarkid « 20 Feb 2017, 10:22
Replies: 5
by mueslibarkid » 12 Feb 2017, 10:46

Hi could anyone confirm the required voltage on the blue exciter cable. I have around 4.5 volts at present. The battery warning light stays on and...

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Last post by mueslibarkid
20 Feb 2017, 10:22
Reverse Lights Flickering? Gearbox?

Last post by marlinowner « 19 Feb 2017, 20:07
Replies: 14
by Dentman » 13 Feb 2017, 19:11

Hi

1.9DG 4 Speed (box code ?) covered 180,000 miles.

No 1st gear (linkage sorted) 2nd gear crunched into gear when I got her 2.5 years ago. So...

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Last post by marlinowner
19 Feb 2017, 20:07
number plate lights go off with brake lights

Last post by muttleypup « 19 Feb 2017, 18:11
Replies: 11
by muttleypup » 17 Feb 2017, 17:11

A little while ago i fitted LED units to replace u/s number plate lights (lenses were cracked/misted and terminals shot) and all seemed OK. the feed...

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Last post by muttleypup
19 Feb 2017, 18:11
Rad fan not switching off

Last post by Da dan « 18 Feb 2017, 20:17
Replies: 10
by vdubchris1992 » 02 Feb 2017, 17:59

My rad fan I discovered was unplugged when I got my van on the sensor near the bottom of the rad behind the lower grill. I plugged it in to try it...

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Last post by Da dan
18 Feb 2017, 20:17

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