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Hard Start Relay melting Starter Motors	Simon Baxter	04 Sep 2026, 10:39	Once this week	Electrical & Instrumentation

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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
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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
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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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Last post by DoubleOSeven
01 Apr 2017, 18:32
Glow circuit and dash lighting problem

Last post by dave friday « 30 Mar 2017, 07:39
Replies: 1
by maxsyncro92 » 29 Mar 2017, 16:16

I'm supposed to be driving my 91 LHD Syncro diesel to the alps on Saturday but I seem to have developed an electrical problem.

The glow circuit...

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Last post by dave friday
30 Mar 2017, 07:39
1.6td JX temp sensor/glow plug sensor/ water pump sensor

Last post by PhatEd132 « 28 Mar 2017, 12:31
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by PhatEd132 » 28 Mar 2017, 09:22

Looking for some clarification on the location of the above? Not sure my plugs are where they should be.
When I turn the key my glow plug light does...

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Last post by PhatEd132
28 Mar 2017, 12:31
Power to electric seats

Last post by seanmc1970a « 28 Mar 2017, 10:11
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by seanmc1970a » 25 Mar 2017, 19:17

Spring has sprung and winter ideas need acting on :?

I've bought a couple of Mazda rx8 seats and am half way through fitting them, holes are...

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Last post by seanmc1970a
28 Mar 2017, 10:11
Dash PCB Puzzle

Last post by itchyfeet « 28 Mar 2017, 07:21
Replies: 10
by itchyfeet » 27 Mar 2017, 17:34

Temp gauge on my pop top does not work, previous owner had an aftermarket gauge fitted, I'd like to get the original working so I reconnected it (...

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Last post by itchyfeet
28 Mar 2017, 07:21
zig unit rewire York area

Last post by meggles « 27 Mar 2017, 19:04
Replies: 24
by meggles » 30 Jan 2016, 21:03
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Hi all, hope it's ok to put this in General.
Is there anybody in the York area who can sort the wiring to and from my vans zig unit. The wires were a...
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Last post by meggles
27 Mar 2017, 19:04
Battery Voltage display

Last post by ToolkiT73 « 27 Mar 2017, 14:43
Replies: 26
by organicmatter » 19 Nov 2015, 13:50
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Have searched before and found stuff on here about adding a voltage display for the battery but can't seem to find it now I need it.

Any tips?...
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Last post by ToolkiT73
27 Mar 2017, 14:43
Reverse / Parking Sensors

Last post by ToolkiT73 « 27 Mar 2017, 11:19
Replies: 13
by craigy345 » 05 Nov 2016, 19:59

Just had the van sprayed and looking to get some nice new straight bumpers (letting the rest of the van down now!!)

Was thinking of fitting some...

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Last post by ToolkiT73
27 Mar 2017, 11:19
cable burned ?

Last post by Mr Bean « 27 Mar 2017, 09:41
Replies: 3
by dbz864 » 25 Mar 2017, 22:10

Hi, Got a problem with electrics, nothing much was working in a van, last owner had bodged a few cables in to try and solve a problem. I found that...

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Last post by Mr Bean
27 Mar 2017, 09:41
How do I remove the lower dash board/heater cover?

Last post by Timmo « 27 Mar 2017, 08:26
Replies: 5
by Timmo » 26 Mar 2017, 17:05

Hi
Does anyone know how I remove the heater cover part of the dash board?
Many thanks
Timmo

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Last post by Timmo
27 Mar 2017, 08:26
Heater fan problem

Last post by CovKid « 24 Mar 2017, 08:15
Replies: 12
by Jody78 » 17 Feb 2017, 16:44

Hi Everyone,

The heater fan on our T25 has just packed up. I have heard that it is an epic job! We are based in Cornwall. Does anyone recommend...

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Last post by CovKid
24 Mar 2017, 08:15
Zig charging leisure question.

Last post by itchyfeet « 23 Mar 2017, 18:40
Replies: 3
by itchyfeet » 22 Mar 2017, 17:24

Can I leave it on the on site setting charging batt indefinately or will it over charge batt?

it looks like it has good regulation and won't...

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Last post by itchyfeet
23 Mar 2017, 18:40
Conversion 115v AC to 240v USA/Europe

Last post by nicq « 23 Mar 2017, 17:13
Replies: 6
by biggles39 » 23 Mar 2017, 09:49

Given the large numbers of Westfalias imported from the USA which would have been set up to use 115vAC and would then require
conversion to 240vAC I...

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Last post by nicq
23 Mar 2017, 17:13
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
Replies: 8
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...

8 Replies

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Last post by itchyfeet
22 Mar 2017, 07:53
Dashboard strip

Last post by CovKid « 21 Mar 2017, 21:50
Replies: 31
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
Replies: 28
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
Replies: 8
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
Replies: 8
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
Replies: 4
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
Replies: 15
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
Replies: 2
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...

2 Replies

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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
Replies: 1
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...
32 Replies

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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...

13 Replies

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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...

5 Replies

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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...

7 Replies

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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...

4 Replies

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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...

2 Replies

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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...
18 Replies

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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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03 Mar 2017, 21:19

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