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Disco interior lights...

Last post by chris7ian « 08 May 2017, 12:33
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by chris7ian » 05 May 2017, 11:18

My interior lights have developed a quirk in that when I drive around corners at anything other than a snail's pace and the bus leans a little, the...

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Last post by chris7ian
08 May 2017, 12:33
LED Headlights

Last post by CovKid « 08 May 2017, 10:17
Replies: 5
by richie-b » 06 May 2017, 13:50

Hi, has anybody fitted these, know if they can be fitted or fitted something similar?
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Cheers, Rich

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Last post by CovKid
08 May 2017, 10:17
Battery level Indicator ( T25 Westfalia )

Last post by Bison535 « 07 May 2017, 17:35
Replies: 9
by Bison535 » 15 Apr 2017, 12:57

Happy Easter to all :ok

Not being very 'sparky/electronicky' I could do with some advice regarding the Battery/Water Level Indicator diode lighting...

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Last post by Bison535
07 May 2017, 17:35
Electrolux RM212 Fidge - electronic Ignition problem

Last post by islandboy « 07 May 2017, 17:08
Replies: 13
by islandboy » 18 Jul 2016, 18:35

When I fire the fridge up on gas, it lights fine but the piezo igniter stays on clicking and sparking even though the gas is burning correctly and...

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Last post by islandboy
07 May 2017, 17:08
Durite 140 amp split charge kit

Last post by Dylan79 « 07 May 2017, 14:34
Replies: 2
by Dylan79 » 07 May 2017, 11:25

Hi guys,

I will be rewiring my camper, will this charge kit be suitable?

Many thanks

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Last post by Dylan79
07 May 2017, 14:34
Durite 140 amp split charger

Last post by Dylan79 « 07 May 2017, 12:10

by Dylan79 » 07 May 2017, 12:10

Hi guys,

I will be rewiring my camper is this kit suitable?

Many thanks

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Last post by Dylan79
07 May 2017, 12:10
Just about to reearth myvan help please

Last post by Da dan « 07 May 2017, 10:55
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by Da dan » 06 May 2017, 08:38

Do I have to disconnect my battery's to re earth behind the fuse box? Thank you

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Last post by Da dan
07 May 2017, 10:55
Noisy speedo.

Last post by itchyfeet « 06 May 2017, 15:36
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by itchyfeet » 05 May 2017, 07:01

Had a tiny bit of noise from speedo at low speed for a while, last week above about 40 it suddenly started making a loud noise,( like a bearing gone...

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Last post by itchyfeet
06 May 2017, 15:36
Solar and split charging

Last post by Budgie7 « 05 May 2017, 11:34
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by Budgie7 » 03 May 2017, 21:54

Might seem like a daft question but how does a solar panel and split charging system work together.
I have had a split charger fitted to my van for a...

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Last post by Budgie7
05 May 2017, 11:34
Leisure battery condition indicator

Last post by nesty « 04 May 2017, 18:40
Replies: 5
by Ian and Lins » 17 Apr 2017, 15:11

Anyone fitted one of those cheapy ebay 12v car battery condition indicators? I'm thinking of something like this?
onclick=...

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Last post by nesty
04 May 2017, 18:40
Is 13.7 volts enough

Last post by CovKid « 02 May 2017, 17:24
Replies: 16
by ChrisTriple » 29 Apr 2017, 07:10
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When my vans running I only get 13.7 at the battery but 14.1 at the alternator. Is that enough or should I get more and if I need more where could I...
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Last post by CovKid
02 May 2017, 17:24
Arduino rev counter

Last post by chewbacca « 02 May 2017, 10:32
Replies: 8
by chewbacca » 28 Apr 2017, 22:22

Hi guys.

I currently have an arduino running the bus airbags, with a display on the dash.
I've been thinking about a rev counter for the bus for a...

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Last post by chewbacca
02 May 2017, 10:32
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
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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
Replies: 9
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...

4 Replies

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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?

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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...

3 Replies

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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...

5 Replies

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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...

1 Replies

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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...

12 Replies

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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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01 Apr 2017, 18:32

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