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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...

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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...

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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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Last post by CovKid
02 Feb 2017, 13:00
Starting problem finally solved

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 02 Feb 2017, 12:47
Replies: 11
by Ralf85 » 18 Jan 2017, 17:19

After several weeks of trying to remedy my starting from cold problem, my auto electricians have finally resolved the problem. After trying every...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
02 Feb 2017, 12:47
B2B Chargers

Last post by MGP « 01 Feb 2017, 15:37
Replies: 3
by philyoung » 31 Jan 2017, 16:11

What's everybody's thoughts on B2B chargers versus split charge systems? Was thinking about using A CTEK Dual 250s +/- a Smartpass - although I cant...

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Last post by MGP
01 Feb 2017, 15:37
General check over of lpg and heater

Last post by Ginojasper « 01 Feb 2017, 09:04

by Ginojasper » 01 Feb 2017, 09:04

I'm looking for a local garage to check the gas is working correctly and also the heater in the rear is blowing but no warm air. Could anyone send me...

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Last post by Ginojasper
01 Feb 2017, 09:04
Eberspacher fuses t25 california

Last post by Adey-M « 30 Jan 2017, 21:24
Replies: 2
by Adey-M » 13 Dec 2016, 14:47

Afternoon. I'm a proud new owner of my 1st t25 westfalia california. I appear to be a fuse missing but don't have a clue which amp fuse to put there....

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Last post by Adey-M
30 Jan 2017, 21:24
Which alternator?

Last post by RogerT « 29 Jan 2017, 21:18
Replies: 15
by RogerT » 29 Jan 2017, 01:17
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Hi All
How do I tell which alternator I have on my van? Ropey bearings, and it'll either be a new alternator or maybe replace the bearings...

So how...
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Last post by RogerT
29 Jan 2017, 21:18
wiring for rear wash wipe

Last post by what2do « 29 Jan 2017, 20:17
Replies: 8
by philmcC » 23 Jan 2017, 15:57

I have a autohomes Komet 1.9 DG syncro. It wasn't fitted with the rear wash wipe originally. Because I had to change the tailgate the new one came...

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Last post by what2do
29 Jan 2017, 20:17
Need more Volts at the front of your bus?

Last post by pirate-pete « 27 Jan 2017, 22:38
Replies: 34
by davegsm82 » 12 Jan 2017, 21:35
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The past couple of days I've been doing some work on the bus and took some interest in the fusebox.

It's well known that there's a big volt drop...
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Last post by pirate-pete
27 Jan 2017, 22:38
Best description of how a relay works.

Last post by dave friday « 26 Jan 2017, 21:03
Replies: 9
by CovKid » 22 Jan 2017, 00:00

You start watching this not quite sure where he's headed but actually its a spot on (and easy) explanation of how a relay. works:

onclick=...

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Last post by dave friday
26 Jan 2017, 21:03
Wire supplies

Last post by what2do « 26 Jan 2017, 20:52
Replies: 3
by what2do » 25 Jan 2017, 14:46

I'm a pedant and have a few upgrades to wire in my van, if possible I'd like to use the same coloured wire as oem. Does anyone know where sells such...

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Last post by what2do
26 Jan 2017, 20:52
Key turns slightly Van cuts out....

Last post by crazyhorse « 26 Jan 2017, 13:16
Replies: 7
by crazyhorse » 23 Jan 2017, 19:43

Hi all,

Bit of an odd one.

Driving home last night just ouside Llandrindod Wells, I came to a roundabout and the engine died. No indicators worked...

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Last post by crazyhorse
26 Jan 2017, 13:16
Wiring for heated seats from Saab 9-3

Last post by boatbuilder « 25 Jan 2017, 20:24
Replies: 2
by dondublin » 22 Jan 2017, 14:38

So after reading the various threads and forums etc I bought a pair of Saab 9-3 heated Leather seats from a car dismantlers here in Dublin. They in...

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Last post by boatbuilder
25 Jan 2017, 20:24
Stereo wiring.

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 25 Jan 2017, 16:11

by bigbadbob76 » 25 Jan 2017, 16:11

So I decided to wire my stereo to the leisure battery but wanted it powered when the isolator was off and I'm driving or with the ignition off when...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
25 Jan 2017, 16:11
Auxilary water pump - not running

Last post by Bison535 « 24 Jan 2017, 19:50
Replies: 4
by Bison535 » 23 Jan 2017, 22:26

1990 T25 JX 1.6 TD

I have read somewhere the Auxiliary water pump (AWP) should run ( briefly ) when the Ignition is switched ON to prevent the AWP...

4 Replies

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Last post by Bison535
24 Jan 2017, 19:50
LT heated door mirrors - wiring for westy california

Last post by what2do « 24 Jan 2017, 09:51
Replies: 6
by Westy End » 09 Sep 2016, 19:26

Hello all

I have seen a post in the distant past (thought i had book marked it but they have disappeared) which said how to wire LT door mirrors to...

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Last post by what2do
24 Jan 2017, 09:51
Another glow plug question, sorry.

Last post by kit « 23 Jan 2017, 20:45
Replies: 7
by kit » 14 Jan 2017, 15:48

Sorry I can't find the answer anywhere, how long do the glow plugs stay on after the light goes out, mine are still showing on my volt meter for a...

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Last post by kit
23 Jan 2017, 20:45
LED lighting replacing tubes

Last post by Jeff J « 23 Jan 2017, 14:00
Replies: 1
by Johnmck » 23 Jan 2017, 12:31

Hi Apologises if this covered elsewhere. I have done a search and all the threads i could find were a bit complicated for me.
I want to fit LEDS to...

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Last post by Jeff J
23 Jan 2017, 14:00
Cheap charger.

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 22 Jan 2017, 12:34
Replies: 5
by bigbadbob76 » 19 Jan 2017, 21:09

Anyone got one of these?

I just got one off the bay to use as a built in charger, it does the bulk charge and absorbtion charge just fine but...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
22 Jan 2017, 12:34
How to............. Extra spot/driving light wiring.

Last post by Timwhy « 22 Jan 2017, 11:30
Replies: 9
by KarlT » 14 Jan 2017, 13:41

Hi guys.
I've fitted a light bar with 4 driving/spot lights to the front on my Syncro.
Lights are wired and have been fed to behind fuse box.
The...

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Last post by Timwhy
22 Jan 2017, 11:30
What Rotor Arm

Last post by CovKid « 21 Jan 2017, 20:25
Replies: 19
by Ric1 » 10 Jan 2017, 22:27
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Planning to order some service parts and there is 2 different arms, a limited and a non limited ?

Thanks in advance :ok
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Last post by CovKid
21 Jan 2017, 20:25
Melted switch or blown relay? Testing????

Last post by KarlT « 21 Jan 2017, 19:01
Replies: 4
by KarlT » 18 Jan 2017, 23:09

Hi.
Long story but I had to drive holding on the high beam flash feature on my stork switch.
After 20 minutes this stopped working.
I've blown or...

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Last post by KarlT
21 Jan 2017, 19:01
Plugs.....What do you do?

Last post by California Dreamin « 21 Jan 2017, 18:08
Replies: 8
by kentishvanman » 19 Jan 2017, 17:40

Hi,
Purchased some new plugs, Bosch, and prepared to set the gap to 25000 (for lpg) but the feeler gauge slid thro with some resistance as per usual...

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Last post by California Dreamin
21 Jan 2017, 18:08
Fizzing and Smoke

Last post by Moonrakers « 19 Jan 2017, 23:54
Replies: 4
by lenry » 08 Jan 2017, 23:31

OK, scary evening..

Having tested an in dash USB charge port, in the house connected to a zig unit's 12v output, and then in the van connected to...

4 Replies

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Last post by Moonrakers
19 Jan 2017, 23:54
strange reading on battery

Last post by Choppski « 18 Jan 2017, 21:43
Replies: 9
by Choppski » 16 Nov 2016, 23:11

Evening guys,

i've recently serviced my van as it is now in storage for the darker months. went to start it the other day and the battery was flat....

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Last post by Choppski
18 Jan 2017, 21:43
Electrical connectors

Last post by robinsbw « 17 Jan 2017, 13:51

by robinsbw » 17 Jan 2017, 13:51

Hi there!
I've a 1986 VW T25 1.9 DG engine, the black round temp. sensor male connector is missing but the wires are there, yellow/red and brown. the...

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Last post by robinsbw
17 Jan 2017, 13:51
USB

Last post by King Kenny « 14 Jan 2017, 18:05
Replies: 2
by King Kenny » 13 Jan 2017, 19:15

Just fitted a USB port in the dash of my van. I wanted to power a dash cam and my TomTom whilst keeping the cigarette lighter free to charge a phone....

2 Replies

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Last post by King Kenny
14 Jan 2017, 18:05
Speedo Over-reading

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 13 Jan 2017, 23:02
Replies: 2
by MidLifeCrisis » 13 Jan 2017, 11:42

Drove home last night and apparently I was doing 90mph!

Has anyone experienced a speedo over-reading (i.e. Not the usual under-reading/bouncing)...

2 Replies

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
13 Jan 2017, 23:02
292 relay

Last post by axeman « 13 Jan 2017, 16:46

by axeman » 13 Jan 2017, 16:46

hi all how are people wiring in this relay when the number 7 relay plate is already occupied with the no53 relay for the fog lights.

thanka neil

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Last post by axeman
13 Jan 2017, 16:46
Brrrr.... truma's packed up and it's getting colder

Last post by Jim D « 13 Jan 2017, 12:28
Replies: 2
by Jim D » 10 Jan 2017, 13:27

Hi all you wise and wonderful people....

My truma heater no longer works on be heat function. There appears to be something wrong
with the black...

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Last post by Jim D
13 Jan 2017, 12:28
Idling issue

Last post by marlinowner « 13 Jan 2017, 18:10
Replies: 12
by Wilso » 02 Jan 2017, 01:21

Hi all,

I recently bought a VW T25 and it is having problems idling. It will start, rev and then cut out. I can keep it stable by revving but it...

12 Replies

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Last post by marlinowner
13 Jan 2017, 18:10
Aftermarket indicator and wiper stalk quality

Last post by ZsZ « 12 Jan 2017, 12:17
Replies: 5
by ZsZ » 02 Jan 2017, 16:14

Hi all!

I made a mistake when I stepped on my stalks laying on the ground. So I need new ones.
Locally we have two brands available Topran and Vemo....

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Last post by ZsZ
12 Jan 2017, 12:17
Finding a spare Ignition feed?

Last post by davegsm82 « 12 Jan 2017, 08:47
Replies: 14
by davegsm82 » 10 Jan 2017, 21:28

Are there any recommended places to pick up a reasonably high current ignition feed at the front of the bus? I have installed electric windows but...

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Last post by davegsm82
12 Jan 2017, 08:47
Soldering iron recommendation

Last post by Ian and Lins « 10 Jan 2017, 14:59
Replies: 7
by Ian and Lins » 09 Jan 2017, 18:29

I need to solder some fairly hefty alternator cables on my 'bike and wondered what wattage electric soldering iron would you recommend?

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Last post by Ian and Lins
10 Jan 2017, 14:59
LED replacements for fluorescent

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Jan 2017, 09:17
Replies: 15
by CovKid » 09 Nov 2016, 17:56
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More from Big Clive for those not familiar with them or their potential drawbacks:

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10 Jan 2017, 09:17

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