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LED warning lights for DASH voltage?	VWKat	21 Jun 2026, 19:02	Once this week	Electrical & Instrumentation

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crazy electrics again

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 24 May 2017, 19:15
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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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Last post by photosolo
24 May 2017, 07:26
Running / idle issue

Last post by photosolo « 24 May 2017, 06:51
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Last post by nesty
09 May 2017, 20:49
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
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by richie-b » 06 May 2017, 13:50

Hi, has anybody fitted these, know if they can be fitted or fitted something similar?
onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
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

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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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

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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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

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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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
Replies: 7
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
Replies: 4
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...

9 Replies

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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
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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

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