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Temperature warning light

Last post by Richardspain « 31 Jan 2020, 11:57
Replies: 4
by Richardspain » 30 Jan 2020, 19:30

We have a 1983 1.6td. The temperature gauge works fine but the warning light has never worked. So the other day on a very steep hill we didn’t know...

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Last post by Richardspain
31 Jan 2020, 11:57
Early Vs Late fuse box

Last post by Stesaw « 27 Jan 2020, 22:46
Replies: 9
by Stesaw » 26 Jan 2020, 22:38

I've noticed my van has the older torpedo fuse box and much to my annoyance as the heater/wiper share the same fuse it likes to blow when both are...

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Last post by Stesaw
27 Jan 2020, 22:46
Advice on leisure battery please?

Last post by RGS « 27 Jan 2020, 21:44
Replies: 14
by triumph2.5pi » 07 Apr 2018, 11:57

Hello all
I'd be grateful if someone could please advise on a replacement leisure battery for under passenger seat fitment on an '88 Autosleeper?
The...

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Last post by RGS
27 Jan 2020, 21:44
Screenwash stalk tab issue

Last post by DM164 « 26 Jan 2020, 20:39

by DM164 » 26 Jan 2020, 20:39

In hoping to flick out the plastic tab in the windscreen wiper stalk mech to allow for intermittent wipers I seem to have instead flicked out the...

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Last post by DM164
26 Jan 2020, 20:39
Propex Heatsource smell + noise

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 25 Jan 2020, 20:21
Replies: 4
by troglodisme » 25 Jan 2020, 13:09

Hello,

I am having issues with the Propex heater which was installed on my recently purchased T25 1981 petrol hightop van. It worked fine for a...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
25 Jan 2020, 20:21
Anyone bought a heater fan switch? New one doesn't fit.

Last post by Piratepete « 23 Jan 2020, 20:11
Replies: 4
by Piratepete » 23 Jan 2020, 17:52

Hi Guys
1990 T25.
I've just bought a new dashboard switch body for the 3 speed heater fan, part 171-959-511 - make topran.

The trouble is that the...

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Last post by Piratepete
23 Jan 2020, 20:11
alternator rebuild kit ?

Last post by Luftmensch « 23 Jan 2020, 14:46

by Luftmensch » 23 Jan 2020, 14:46

Hello everyone,

I'm thinking of rebuilding my alternator but don't know where to get parts. Is there a kit available or must one buy components...

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Last post by Luftmensch
23 Jan 2020, 14:46
Speakers for cab

Last post by MagicWagon « 23 Jan 2020, 08:20
Replies: 3
by mariner » 21 Jan 2020, 20:16

Hi all. Currently only have speakers in the rear of the van as the previous owner removed the ones in the cab. Looking to reinstate them and wondered...

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Last post by MagicWagon
23 Jan 2020, 08:20
Solar panels

Last post by sarran1955 « 20 Jan 2020, 10:08
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by triggermala » 26 Jul 2019, 07:03
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Hi. Looking to get a solar panel for my devon style roof. What type and size would you reccomend. Would a folding type one be most suitable.
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Last post by sarran1955
20 Jan 2020, 10:08
Sorry for another temp gauge question!

Last post by Ads1987 « 19 Jan 2020, 23:05
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by Ads1987 » 19 Jan 2020, 20:36

Hi Peeps,

Sorry for another temp gauage/LED question, have been reading through the WIKI and things but thought i'd check before I buy a relay!

We...

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Last post by Ads1987
19 Jan 2020, 23:05
starter motor problem?

Last post by maxstu « 18 Jan 2020, 20:07
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by jrt » 12 Jan 2020, 20:20

Evening, can anyone tell me how to bypass the trigger wire on the starter motor? My van won't start and i'm trying to get to the bottom of it. My...

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Last post by maxstu
18 Jan 2020, 20:07
Can I take power from zig for 12v usb?

Last post by mariner « 16 Jan 2020, 18:25
Replies: 4
by mariner » 15 Jan 2020, 17:43

Hi all. Want to add an additional 12v usb port at the back end of the van. Can I draw the power for it by connecting it into the zig unit - I'm...

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Last post by mariner
16 Jan 2020, 18:25
Reversing light switch replacement

Last post by Mocki « 13 Jan 2020, 15:36
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by MattC137 » 13 Jan 2020, 15:21

Hi there,

Mechanical dunce and T25 noob here. My reversing lights aren't working and it's not the bulbs. Having scanned this forum the reverse light...

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Last post by Mocki
13 Jan 2020, 15:36
Instrument panel leds

Last post by Bison535 « 08 Jan 2020, 19:31
Replies: 4
by Bison535 » 06 Jan 2020, 16:04

While I was checking the Instrumentation Panel, because the illumination LED’s are not working, a slight whiff of hot electrics came from the back of...

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Last post by Bison535
08 Jan 2020, 19:31
will a late clockset fit an 86?

Last post by sonic23 « 08 Jan 2020, 08:53
Replies: 4
by sonic23 » 06 Jan 2020, 11:42

Hi there,
I'm looking to replace the complete clockset on my 86 Syncro, I have an opportunity to by a later one. Both are horizontal pluig and have...

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Last post by sonic23
08 Jan 2020, 08:53
Fuel pump power on T25 2.1 petrol

Last post by maxstu « 05 Jan 2020, 16:27
Replies: 9
by adams.neil » 02 Jan 2020, 14:25

Hi,

Looking for some advice. My 2.1 T25 fuel-injected petrol broke won't run. Symptoms are it was running fine and then just died at a set of lights...

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Last post by maxstu
05 Jan 2020, 16:27
Lights left on

Last post by DanT « 03 Jan 2020, 21:50
Replies: 2
by DanT » 03 Jan 2020, 12:33

Me again... looking for some more guidance! One day I’ll be able to return the favour!

I have replaced relay 19 with relay 99 and intermittent...

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Last post by DanT
03 Jan 2020, 21:50
Oil pressure sensor colours?

Last post by bruce3927 « 03 Jan 2020, 20:43
Replies: 27
by bruce3927 » 26 Apr 2019, 15:25
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I have a 1.9DG which I have just spent a fortune on a full engine rebuild.
Since then I have the buzzer of doom and no oil light, he tested...
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Last post by bruce3927
03 Jan 2020, 20:43
Courtesy light when door open

Last post by slowcoach « 03 Jan 2020, 16:59
Replies: 6
by DanT » 29 Dec 2019, 16:09

Hi everyone, sorry if this is already answered somewhere, but I’ve done a search and looked at the Wiki and can’t find an answer.

My courtesy light...

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Last post by slowcoach
03 Jan 2020, 16:59
Alternator???

Last post by maxstu « 01 Jan 2020, 23:29
Replies: 6
by kentishvanman » 01 Jan 2020, 10:28

Happy New Year to one and all.
Not a good start to a new year.
Battery reading 12.5v. About 11.5v when engine running. Lights on.... reading drops...

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Last post by maxstu
01 Jan 2020, 23:29
Aftermarket fog light switch (how to wire in)

Last post by crazyhorse « 01 Jan 2020, 19:58
Replies: 3
by crazyhorse » 22 Dec 2019, 20:12

hi all,

I have just bought this to replace my broken fog light switch

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

Anybody here willing to talk...

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Last post by crazyhorse
01 Jan 2020, 19:58
Kit PCB please help

Last post by jed the spread « 25 Dec 2019, 17:45
Replies: 6
by Claudio ZAMPIERI » 03 Sep 2019, 21:08

Hi,

Someone has a solution to buy the dashboard kits from Chris Hill... :roll:

Claudio from France

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Last post by jed the spread
25 Dec 2019, 17:45
ignition switch problem ?

Last post by islandboy « 17 Dec 2019, 14:15
Replies: 4
by islandboy » 17 Dec 2019, 13:38

When I start my 1.9DG the ignition key does not spring back the run position and I have to manually position it. Is this a problem with the switch...

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Last post by islandboy
17 Dec 2019, 14:15
Heater wiring issue

Last post by jas915 « 16 Dec 2019, 09:59
Replies: 5
by si macc » 14 Dec 2019, 11:42

Hi,

Got an issue that has arisen seemly out of the blue. Been using the van to commute to work every now and then and recently when the weather...

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Last post by jas915
16 Dec 2019, 09:59
Fuel and Temp sensor woes, what can i do

Last post by crazyhorse « 15 Dec 2019, 21:08
Replies: 10
by crazyhorse » 13 Oct 2019, 21:39

Hi all,,

quick one. I have my dash hard wired, (made by midlifecrisis for me) but the voltage regualtor came off a while ago and I have been driving...

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Last post by crazyhorse
15 Dec 2019, 21:08
oil temp gauge

Last post by 937carrera « 11 Dec 2019, 21:53
Replies: 5
by vwrickshaw » 27 Nov 2019, 16:43

Hi, i have a 1990 t25, 2.1i engine....i want to put a oil temp gauge on my dash....is the only oil sender unit available a sump unit type...can...

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Last post by 937carrera
11 Dec 2019, 21:53
Ferrite Filters

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 05 Dec 2019, 10:19
Replies: 13
by maxstu » 03 Dec 2019, 12:58

Reckon there is a few good & knowlegdeable members l can rely on to answer this one...
Raymarine C120 marine chartplotter is interferring with a...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
05 Dec 2019, 10:19
Glow plug wiring colours at fuse box

Last post by colinthefox « 04 Dec 2019, 20:43
Replies: 4
by jccamp » 04 Dec 2019, 13:14

Does anyone know the plug or wire colours for the glow relay. I’ve got dodgy connections inside the fuse box and need a quick bodge to get started....

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Last post by colinthefox
04 Dec 2019, 20:43
Round headlights to Square

Last post by Mocki « 04 Dec 2019, 20:22
Replies: 2
by Davegrohl99 » 04 Dec 2019, 17:58

Hi everyone.

I might have got a chance of getting a full set of RHD square headlights and matching grille.

I have a 1981 LHD westy with single...

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Last post by Mocki
04 Dec 2019, 20:22
Winter battery maintenance

Last post by Beemsquar « 04 Dec 2019, 19:49
Replies: 5
by Beemsquar » 01 Dec 2019, 20:41

Hi all,

I went out to move the van today and had a flat battery, the vans not geting driven much at the minute due to all the work I've been doing...

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Last post by Beemsquar
04 Dec 2019, 19:49
Eberspacher thermostat control

Last post by benzico « 03 Dec 2019, 06:15
Replies: 2
by benzico » 02 Dec 2019, 17:39

Hello, I am in the process of rebuilding my 86 mosaic westfalia syncro, it's been a long slow project. During the eternity its taken I've managed to...

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Last post by benzico
03 Dec 2019, 06:15
Intemittent Wipers Mod (Relay 99)

Last post by AngeloEvs « 02 Dec 2019, 16:51
Replies: 4
by AngeloEvs » 02 Dec 2019, 11:28

This question arises from the 'Best Mod' thread in the General Chat forum where fitting the variable wiper speed relay 99 is mentioned.

I have the...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
02 Dec 2019, 16:51
Heater blower not working

Last post by Timwhy « 30 Nov 2019, 19:36
Replies: 7
by M13esy » 17 Nov 2019, 20:57

My heater fan was working did make a noise now and then but today it’s stopped and the fuse keeps blowing? Would it be the fan motor? Heard it’s a...

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Last post by Timwhy
30 Nov 2019, 19:36
Spade Connector

Last post by R0B « 30 Nov 2019, 17:51
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by R0B » 30 Nov 2019, 17:20

There is one on my distributers body. It has never had a wire going to it, I am just curious as to what it's for.

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Last post by R0B
30 Nov 2019, 17:51
Rear Lights Dim

Last post by rollercoaster « 29 Nov 2019, 10:04
Replies: 24
by gollfy » 10 Apr 2018, 10:15
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Hi All,

My rear lights look abit dim, I have measured the voltage to the rear fog light and can see about 10.5volts.

After reading the sticky I...
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Last post by rollercoaster
29 Nov 2019, 10:04
rev counter on new engine install not working

Last post by Aidan « 27 Nov 2019, 18:35
Replies: 2
by tdm2 » 26 Nov 2019, 15:59

I have a 1987 T25 1.6 TD I have now replaced the engine with a AFN engine from a Audi 4 1.9 TD , but the rev counter is not working. its some think...

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Last post by Aidan
27 Nov 2019, 18:35
electric windows

Last post by dumbo « 24 Nov 2019, 20:32
Replies: 2
by dumbo » 17 Nov 2019, 19:06

hi all so for electric windows you need an 30 amp thermal fuse and 204 relay yes!! doing the wiring while dash is out to finish the loom for the...

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Last post by dumbo
24 Nov 2019, 20:32
1984 conundrum

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 21 Nov 2019, 17:30
Replies: 46
by DoubleOSeven » 09 Sep 2019, 10:54
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Experienced a loss of power at 2500rpm, very intermittent initially. Now I have loss of power under load, a back fire on occasion. I’ve been through...
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
21 Nov 2019, 17:30
Main beam telltale light

Last post by Mocki « 18 Nov 2019, 07:20
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by RazorRiggott » 17 Nov 2019, 21:27

Hi. My T25 has failed it's MOT due to the above. I've removed the instrument binnacle though not the ribbon yet. Are the instrument lights holding it...

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Last post by Mocki
18 Nov 2019, 07:20
DJ Digijet main black box loom

Last post by dumbo « 15 Nov 2019, 14:41
Replies: 2
by dumbo » 09 Nov 2019, 16:09

Hi all the heater fuse in the loom!! what size is it please thanks
simon

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Last post by dumbo
15 Nov 2019, 14:41
Google maps now does MPH

Last post by R0B « 13 Nov 2019, 22:49
Replies: 8
by itchyfeet » 01 Nov 2019, 18:49

Driving along today at 70mph and it was showing 68mph, not bad accuracy, I always thought they were more out than that.

So when I have been doing 90...

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Last post by R0B
13 Nov 2019, 22:49
COOLANT LIGHT

Last post by Mr Bean « 10 Nov 2019, 23:03
Replies: 5
by oblong » 05 Nov 2019, 15:17

Hi

Should the low coolant light come on when the connector from the coolant level sensor is disconnected

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Last post by Mr Bean
10 Nov 2019, 23:03
1.9dg wiring confusing me, previous bad bodges!

Last post by Mocki « 06 Nov 2019, 15:50
Replies: 21
by Ads1987 » 20 Oct 2019, 20:18
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Hi Guys,

Brought a 1983 Leisure Drive fited with a 1.9dg engine, going through the fun of uncovering a lot previous bodges as is the norm with old...
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Last post by Mocki
06 Nov 2019, 15:50
Comfort indicators

Last post by davegeezzer008 « 05 Nov 2019, 01:28
Replies: 2
by davegeezzer008 » 03 Nov 2019, 23:49

I was looking through the brickworks site and see they do Comfort indicator relays, do you need a non latching indicator arm to fit this ?

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Last post by davegeezzer008
05 Nov 2019, 01:28
Front speakers no sound

Last post by DanT « 03 Nov 2019, 19:34
Replies: 7
by DanT » 27 Oct 2019, 20:11

Good evening!

The front door speakers in our van have not worked since we got it... did some basic exploration today and confirmed they have wires...

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Last post by DanT
03 Nov 2019, 19:34
In line fuel injection pump

Last post by Aidan « 17 Nov 2019, 13:31
Replies: 60
by mshaw1980 » 26 Oct 2019, 15:25
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Wondering if someone can help, well begging on my subaru ej20 n/a converted van:-(

In the time my van has been on the road, approx 2000 miles I am...
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Last post by Aidan
17 Nov 2019, 13:31
Van won't start ..

Last post by jas915 « 30 Oct 2019, 19:55
Replies: 5
by wbmkk » 30 Oct 2019, 10:19

My 1989 California won't start.

Firstly I assumed the battery was flat as the van hasn't been used for a few months, so I gave it a full charge....

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Last post by jas915
30 Oct 2019, 19:55
HT Lead shock

Last post by bigherb « 28 Oct 2019, 19:59
Replies: 8
by maxstu » 25 Oct 2019, 06:12

I received a nasty electric shock from the HT lead running to number three cylinders. My hand brushed against the lead cap on the distributor as the...

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Last post by bigherb
28 Oct 2019, 19:59
Radio interference

Last post by Michael4 « 26 Oct 2019, 15:48
Replies: 4
by Michael4 » 25 Oct 2019, 08:28

The radio in our camper crackles at the same speed as the engine. When I was very much younger (and the cars were very much older) we would fit...

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Last post by Michael4
26 Oct 2019, 15:48
Ignition light

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 23 Oct 2019, 18:43
Replies: 10
by kentishvanman » 22 Oct 2019, 18:06

Hi,
At end of today's 70 mile journey ignition light was partially lit. Checked around, no obvious faults, loose/ worn wires etc .
Limited tools etc...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
23 Oct 2019, 18:43

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