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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...

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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...

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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...
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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...

14 Replies

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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
Solar panel help

Last post by Da dan « 18 Feb 2017, 20:15
Replies: 7
by Da dan » 12 Feb 2017, 09:05

I'm sold on the fixed Panle's. Have a portable one but yes it's never out when you need it. I want to put flexi Panle's to my Viking roof but firstly...

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Last post by Da dan
18 Feb 2017, 20:15
Headlight upgrade

Last post by CovKid « 17 Feb 2017, 21:57
Replies: 5
by Choppski » 11 Feb 2017, 21:46

Anybody here used the campervan culture LED headlight upgrade for round light vans?

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Last post by CovKid
17 Feb 2017, 21:57
Cables through the roof help

Last post by Da dan « 17 Feb 2017, 20:17
Replies: 2
by Da dan » 17 Feb 2017, 07:36

I am fitting solar Panle's but need to neatly bring 2 cables through the roof. Ideas and product help please. On a fibreglass roof. Thanks

Sent...

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Last post by Da dan
17 Feb 2017, 20:17
Another Starter cable Question

Last post by RogerT « 16 Feb 2017, 22:43
Replies: 6
by Born Too Late » 13 Feb 2017, 12:53

So I'm about to replace the starter-batery cable but I've fallen at the first hurdle; I can't get the nut off the starter motor end. It turns freely...

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Last post by RogerT
16 Feb 2017, 22:43
Tomtom Soft reset.

Last post by Jeff J « 15 Feb 2017, 05:05
Replies: 4
by meggles » 05 Feb 2017, 10:59

Just posting this in case anybody else was unaware of this. Had a problem with my TomTom not switching on. Had a look on the internet to see about...

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Last post by Jeff J
15 Feb 2017, 05:05
Fitting Dab Radio and aerial

Last post by irishkeet « 14 Feb 2017, 13:04
Replies: 19
by JackE » 13 Apr 2016, 19:36
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Hi I am planning on fitting a dab radio and aerial.

I was just wondering if anyone has any tips re-cable routing for both power from the leisure...
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Last post by irishkeet
14 Feb 2017, 13:04
low voltage at starter end of trigger wire

Last post by smashyvan « 14 Feb 2017, 12:00
Replies: 10
by smashyvan » 11 Feb 2017, 15:17

Hi - am enjoying usual saga of starter woes, intermittent starting etc. 1.9 petrol DG...

Getting a click but starter doenst always turn

Over last...

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Last post by smashyvan
14 Feb 2017, 12:00
Heater Blower Help

Last post by nicq « 14 Feb 2017, 09:13
Replies: 10
by crazymilk » 13 Feb 2017, 15:51

I am trying to replace my heater blower, Looked at all the info on the Wiki pages however I have the dah out and have been faced with this?

No...

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Last post by nicq
14 Feb 2017, 09:13

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