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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...

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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...
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
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
Coolant shortage circuit probs

Last post by RogerT « 13 Feb 2017, 20:03
Replies: 18
by RogerT » 18 Jan 2017, 00:26
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Hi folks.
Not the usual problem of a flashing red light giving a false indication of low coolant, but no flashing red light, even when the coolant...
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Last post by RogerT
13 Feb 2017, 20:03
Strange Intermittent Spark/Starting T25 1.9 DG 1988

Last post by Dentman « 13 Feb 2017, 18:41
Replies: 12
by Dentman » 03 Dec 2015, 19:57

Hi All

Strange Fault on a 1988 wbx Dg 1.9

This has been mechanically fine for the last 2 years but the other day stopped to let someone out, pulled...

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Last post by Dentman
13 Feb 2017, 18:41
Soldering iron reccies

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 13 Feb 2017, 14:28
Replies: 16
by Sir Brixalot » 10 Feb 2017, 23:10
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I've started to tidy up my wiring. Getting rid of scotchlocks, terminal blocks etc. I'm looking at a soldering iron and have seen a lot of good...
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Last post by bigbadbob76
13 Feb 2017, 14:28
Electrical conundrum - intermittent sidelights

Last post by marlinowner « 10 Feb 2017, 21:42
Replies: 4
by lefty67 » 07 Feb 2017, 10:42

Start van in the morning offside front running light and offside rear side light work fine. Go for a short run still working fine. However go for a...

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Last post by marlinowner
10 Feb 2017, 21:42
When the indicator is used the side lights also come on

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 10 Feb 2017, 16:53
Replies: 10
by Martin Cooper » 09 Feb 2017, 15:25

1989 1.6 Turbo Diesel Caravelle.
I have just failed the MOT because when the indicators flash, the side lights, back and front, of the same side,...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
10 Feb 2017, 16:53
T25 wont start

Last post by California Dreamin « 09 Feb 2017, 23:20
Replies: 2
by Lazysummernights » 07 Feb 2017, 11:16

Hello All,

Our T25 water-cooled has just been returned with the engine running after a year off the road getting it road worthy but after cleaning...

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Last post by California Dreamin
09 Feb 2017, 23:20
Square Inner Headlights LHD vs RHD and N/S vs O/S?

Last post by Cecil « 07 Feb 2017, 23:27
Replies: 8
by Winchweight » 06 Feb 2017, 22:45

Guys, I want to change one of our inner lamps, the near side. The van is LHD with original headlights.

I don't think there's any difference between...

8 Replies

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Last post by Cecil
07 Feb 2017, 23:27
Headlights wont turn off (re-visited)!

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 07 Feb 2017, 12:26
Replies: 8
by diggerdigger » 12 Jan 2017, 13:25

Hi All,

My lights won't switch off when the engine is running :(

I think this hasn't helped the battery which was as flat as a pancake yesterday. I...

8 Replies

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Last post by bigbadbob76
07 Feb 2017, 12:26
Replacement headlamps

Last post by CovKid « 07 Feb 2017, 07:18
Replies: 5
by sunluvva » 06 Feb 2017, 16:38

Hubby wants to change the headlamps on our 1984 van . They are the round ones and are very dull. Any ideas on which headlamps he could replace them...

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Last post by CovKid
07 Feb 2017, 07:18
Digital Clock (dashboard)

Last post by craigy345 « 06 Feb 2017, 23:24
Replies: 4
by craigy345 » 05 Feb 2017, 14:12

Ok, a bit of advice please.....

My digital clock (time) in my 1987 Club Joker 1.6TD (JX) is broken.
It has been replaced (by a previous owner) with...

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Last post by craigy345
06 Feb 2017, 23:24
Still having starter problems

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 06 Feb 2017, 13:46
Replies: 24
by Sir Brixalot » 05 Feb 2017, 16:23
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This is a maddeningly intermittent problem I've had forever. The van will start without a problem then next time just click. Sometimes it will start...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
06 Feb 2017, 13:46
VDO Swap?

Last post by bmouthboyo « 06 Feb 2017, 01:34
Replies: 4
by bmouthboyo » 05 Feb 2017, 06:06

Quick question, although I think the answer will be not easily possible.

My van was an early DG and has this instrument cluster:

I now have a...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
06 Feb 2017, 01:34
Feed to coil

Last post by CovKid « 04 Feb 2017, 18:25
Replies: 3
by DoubleOSeven » 04 Feb 2017, 15:40

Trying to wire in an inline kill switch on ignition coil. I'm looking for connector E, Pin 12 according to Haynes but I'm stuck? '84 Velle

Sent...

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Last post by CovKid
04 Feb 2017, 18:25
Wiring Questions

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 02 Feb 2017, 20:19
Replies: 17
by Sir Brixalot » 23 Jan 2017, 13:47
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Being an impatient idiot when testing the temperature sender I put the shorting wire into the wrong terminal and melted the black wire coming out...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
02 Feb 2017, 20:19
Rear fog lights and red flashing light of doom

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 02 Feb 2017, 14:50
Replies: 31
by Robbome » 13 Jul 2015, 08:46
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Hello everyone
VW T25 1600 Diesel Water Cooled newbie :D
Help needed, rear fog lights won't work, I have done the following checked bulb, wiring...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
02 Feb 2017, 14:50
Fluke 101

Last post by CovKid « 02 Feb 2017, 13:00
Replies: 11
by DoubleOSeven » 01 Feb 2017, 13:45

I asked for one of these for xmas and as I'm not afraid to ask a silly question, there doesn't seem to be a setting for measuring Amps??

Sent...

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02 Feb 2017, 13:00

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