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LED warning lights for DASH voltage?	VWKat	21 Jun 2026, 19:02	Once this week	Electrical & Instrumentation

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Solar panel

Last post by CovKid « 01 Jan 2017, 17:15
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by porthyt » 01 Jan 2017, 10:56

Hi,

Feel free to tell me that it won't work as I presume that it won't.

Can I connect a solar panel to my batteries through the 240v socket? Just...

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Last post by CovKid
01 Jan 2017, 17:15
Missing sensor?

Last post by quattrodave « 07 Jan 2017, 21:06
Replies: 8
by Jona2487 » 31 Dec 2016, 15:31

Firstly merry Xmas,
I've spent 2 days searching the Internet and can't find an answer .my van has struggled to start since the weather has got...

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Last post by quattrodave
07 Jan 2017, 21:06
Analogue clock and fuel gauge stopped working

Last post by dogbreath100 « 30 Dec 2016, 21:35
Replies: 7
by badgerwhisper » 22 Dec 2016, 15:14

Been away and jumped in to my camper today for the first time in a couple of weeks and noticed that the analogue clock has stopped working. Turned it...

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Last post by dogbreath100
30 Dec 2016, 21:35
Speedo reading about +10 mph

Last post by Smosh « 30 Dec 2016, 16:47
Replies: 19
by Smosh » 31 Oct 2016, 22:03
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I replaced the Speedo able at the weekend and its now reading about 10mph too fast at 20mph. Since it stopped working, I have put new wheels and...
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Last post by Smosh
30 Dec 2016, 16:47
Petrol to diesel glow plug lights

Last post by 988mick « 30 Dec 2016, 16:46

by 988mick » 30 Dec 2016, 16:46

Ok I have an 83 Westie and I'm considering selling it cause there's to many quirky issues with it and I'm starting to hate it. It's imho a beautiful...

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Last post by 988mick
30 Dec 2016, 16:46
Van Stereo/Radio - What to do?

Last post by craigy345 « 30 Dec 2016, 14:59
Replies: 8
by NPG264 » 29 Dec 2016, 15:08

New owner after some ideas for the best fitting stereo/radio, as I understand depth can be a problem. Also would like one with a retro/original feel...

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Last post by craigy345
30 Dec 2016, 14:59
Headlight intermittent still

Last post by Smosh « 30 Dec 2016, 12:44
Replies: 7
by Deltic » 15 Dec 2016, 21:18

Hi everyone, reversing lights issue sorted, but could do with some help please. The nearside headlight is giving grief, side light is fine, full beam...

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Last post by Smosh
30 Dec 2016, 12:44
Number plate lights

Last post by Mr Bean « 30 Dec 2016, 09:45
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by muttleypup » 29 Dec 2016, 19:52

One of the things to sort for MOT was the number plate lights and on investigation the units were corroded beyond repair and had obviously been...

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Last post by Mr Bean
30 Dec 2016, 09:45
Battery light on while driving - what does it mean?

Last post by nesty « 29 Dec 2016, 23:52
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by Ali101 » 29 Nov 2016, 07:24
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Obviously means there's something up with my battery, but never seen this before. The light comes on if I can't get it started, but it hasn't come on...
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Last post by nesty
29 Dec 2016, 23:52
Courtesy light in cab

Last post by chris7ian « 29 Dec 2016, 23:19
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by chris7ian » 23 Dec 2016, 10:49

Hi, small gripe but I think VW missed a trick only adding a courtesy light on the driver's side. I have a late LHD bus (Bluestar) - does anyone know...

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Last post by chris7ian
29 Dec 2016, 23:19
Split charging help

Last post by nicq « 29 Dec 2016, 13:21
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by quattrodave » 28 Dec 2016, 11:38

Whilst checking the leisure battery today I noticed the voltage was only 11.75v and doesn't appear to be charging .
The relay has the number 30 on...

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Last post by nicq
29 Dec 2016, 13:21
Fuel Gauge Won't Read Over 1/4

Last post by vdubchris1992 « 27 Dec 2016, 22:44
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by vdubchris1992 » 27 Dec 2016, 20:07

Hope you guys don't mind but I have a lot of issues with my t25 I need help with so I may start making a lot of posts asking for help.

My fuel gauge...

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Last post by vdubchris1992
27 Dec 2016, 22:44
petrol rev counter.

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 27 Dec 2016, 17:32
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by bigbadbob76 » 24 Dec 2016, 22:45

Hi Y'all.
Just killing time before Satan comes down my non-existent chimney.
Looking at the wiring diagrams for DG engines from '87 onwards.
Diagram...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
27 Dec 2016, 17:32
240v connection best practice

Last post by bluebus1987 « 27 Dec 2016, 16:56
Replies: 7
by MagicWagon » 11 Apr 2016, 20:08

My current 240v hook up consists of a double 3 pin socket in the van connected to male 3 pin commando type plug which dangles from a lead just inside...

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Last post by bluebus1987
27 Dec 2016, 16:56
CTEK - D250S DUAL DC - DC 12V 20 AMP 5 STEP CHARGER

Last post by irishkeet « 27 Dec 2016, 13:23
Replies: 6
by Wedgbury » 07 Jun 2015, 20:28

Anybody fitted one of these?
I currently have a National Luna split charge system in line with the vehicle and Aux battery.
Additional charge is with...

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Last post by irishkeet
27 Dec 2016, 13:23
Radiator Fan Not Kicking In..

Last post by vdubchris1992 « 26 Dec 2016, 20:50
Replies: 6
by vdubchris1992 » 25 Dec 2016, 23:29

Hi, It seems my radiator fan doesn't want to come on when in traffic and the temp gets up there. I tried putting power straight on the back of the...

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Last post by vdubchris1992
26 Dec 2016, 20:50
Changing ignition switch - update

Last post by scottbott « 23 Dec 2016, 16:26
Replies: 5
by Ralf85 » 23 Dec 2016, 01:08

I need to change the ignition switch and I need some help please. How do you remove the horn push to get at the steering wheel nut? I cannot find any...

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Last post by scottbott
23 Dec 2016, 16:26
Mains hook up and leisure battery,1984 westfalia

Last post by California Dreamin « 22 Dec 2016, 10:36
Replies: 5
by Ginojasper » 20 Dec 2016, 14:01

This might sound like a daft question to all you campers, when mains hook up is used does this also charge your leisure battery charged?

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Last post by California Dreamin
22 Dec 2016, 10:36
non VW, VFR related

Last post by scottbott « 21 Dec 2016, 21:51
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by scottbott » 19 Dec 2016, 22:11

took the bike out today it was the first time out in the dark since I bought it and the headlights a "pooh",thought I was on sidelights,any...

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Last post by scottbott
21 Dec 2016, 21:51
Quick question about power to starter

Last post by johninleeds « 21 Dec 2016, 21:27
Replies: 6
by johninleeds » 16 Dec 2016, 16:41

Hello!

Preamble
Starter was sounding a bit sluggish until it gave up the ghost recently. Replaced battery as it was around 5 years old. Went with...

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Last post by johninleeds
21 Dec 2016, 21:27
Headlight gremlin

Last post by bigherb « 21 Dec 2016, 20:31
Replies: 3
by porthyt » 21 Dec 2016, 08:48

Hi,

I have a weird electrical oddity. It started playing up and now happens every time but my dash binnacle lights won't come on when I turn my...

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Last post by bigherb
21 Dec 2016, 20:31
Check your lights

Last post by itchyfeet « 21 Dec 2016, 09:05
Replies: 40
by Dazco » 05 Dec 2016, 19:30
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Couldn't believe the number of cars and vans I saw on the way to work ( and home) today with dodgy lights. Worst I saw was only one front fog working...
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Last post by itchyfeet
21 Dec 2016, 09:05
No tail light and no side light LHS

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 20 Dec 2016, 15:02
Replies: 3
by Sir Brixalot » 15 Dec 2016, 14:56

I've checked fuses 7 and 8 and they are fine and in tight. I've put new bulbs in the tail and side light - nothing. The light switch was only a...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
20 Dec 2016, 15:02
Headlights stuck on full beam

Last post by Smosh « 19 Dec 2016, 18:37
Replies: 9
by totallyconfused » 15 Dec 2016, 13:50

Hi...Have a t25, 1983, Aircooled firebus. My headlights are stuck on full beam. When I flick the controller arm it just stays on full beam. When I...

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Last post by Smosh
19 Dec 2016, 18:37
propex cutting out

Last post by paperhouselad « 18 Dec 2016, 10:57
Replies: 16
by paperhouselad » 05 Dec 2016, 10:30
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Hi our propex compact 1600 starts up fine and runs hot for a few mins, then stops and dosnt start again on its own but if i twirl the thermostat knob...
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Last post by paperhouselad
18 Dec 2016, 10:57
Do NOT buy these camping lights - lethal

Last post by dave friday « 17 Dec 2016, 21:54
Replies: 1
by CovKid » 17 Dec 2016, 18:19

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Last post by dave friday
17 Dec 2016, 21:54
dab aerial

Last post by SEKN410 « 14 Dec 2016, 21:54
Replies: 5
by SEKN410 » 13 Dec 2016, 15:41

hi all seasons greetings I had my van booked in to Halfords today for a dab radio cd player fitted. it was one of their bundle price offers radio was...

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Last post by SEKN410
14 Dec 2016, 21:54
Radiater fan

Last post by crazydiamond « 14 Dec 2016, 18:05
Replies: 13
by crazydiamond » 10 Dec 2016, 11:14

I'm sure that this is simple, but which fuse controls the radiater fan, my synncro was (I think) a 2.1 many years ago, the cover for the fuse box...

13 Replies

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Last post by crazydiamond
14 Dec 2016, 18:05
Extra gauges - wiring help required.

Last post by what2do « 11 Dec 2016, 18:17
Replies: 24
by what2do » 07 Dec 2016, 22:42
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Now then, an idiots guide is required if possible please.

Basically, I need to pick up a live feed from around the binnacle as well as a feed for...
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Last post by what2do
11 Dec 2016, 18:17
Headlights are rubbish

Last post by Smosh « 11 Dec 2016, 07:24
Replies: 18
by Tartanclaret » 04 Sep 2016, 14:02
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My lights are not that bright , bit like me. What's the easiest option to improve them ? It's a 1985 1.9 caravelle with round lights .
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Last post by Smosh
11 Dec 2016, 07:24
Solar panels....

Last post by CovKid « 10 Dec 2016, 18:27
Replies: 13
by scimdiesel » 01 Nov 2016, 14:52

For several years I had a 80w panel i'd attached to a Westy style luggage well (pop top) above the cab. This year I wanted to be able to use this...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Dec 2016, 18:27
Heads up - another Covkid project

Last post by CovKid « 10 Dec 2016, 11:49
Replies: 15
by CovKid » 28 Nov 2016, 13:07
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Heads up. For home or camper. Arrived in the post today - £2.17 from Hong Kong! Negative ion generator. Costs around £40+ here in a fancy case. All...
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Last post by CovKid
10 Dec 2016, 11:49
Reversing lights

Last post by Deltic « 09 Dec 2016, 18:33
Replies: 2
by Deltic » 07 Dec 2016, 19:11

Hi everyone, any suggestions please. Reversing up the driveway tonight without lights on and no reversing lights. Turn on the lights and the...

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Last post by Deltic
09 Dec 2016, 18:33
No blower motor

Last post by CovKid « 09 Dec 2016, 17:35
Replies: 32
by meggles » 20 Nov 2016, 22:04
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Now, as some of you know, my van was stood for 10 years before being the Meggles kiss of life (Alcohol breath). So, I'm about to embark on a repair...
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Last post by CovKid
09 Dec 2016, 17:35
MM0RBZ

Last post by Mocki « 06 Dec 2016, 07:25
Replies: 7
by bigbadbob76 » 02 Dec 2016, 22:43

Hi Guys.
Any Radio Amateurs or CBers on here?
I'm putting a rig in the van and would be interested to know if anyone else has and if so how/where you...

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Last post by Mocki
06 Dec 2016, 07:25
air cooled 2.0 CU alternator

Last post by bigherb « 05 Dec 2016, 08:27
Replies: 1
by thebilby » 03 Dec 2016, 23:20

My vans is still running the original 45 amp alternator. It's feeding the starter and a 100 amp split charge connected to a 115a/h leisure battery....

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Last post by bigherb
05 Dec 2016, 08:27
fixed: temp gauge only sliiightly working

Last post by Aspetc « 03 Dec 2016, 23:43
Replies: 2
by Aspetc » 23 Nov 2016, 20:33

I'm new to campers, mechanics and the forum - but today I fixed a thing after finding contradictory stuff online - here's the information I would...

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Last post by Aspetc
03 Dec 2016, 23:43
Leisure battery voltage drops on load

Last post by hardwick53 « 01 Dec 2016, 19:44
Replies: 4
by hardwick53 » 01 Dec 2016, 18:00

Does this voltage drop seem excessive?

This evening the LB was reading 12.4v, when I ran the Propex blow heater for 5mins or so the voltage dropped...

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Last post by hardwick53
01 Dec 2016, 19:44
Hardwiring Dash Clocks etc

Last post by CovKid « 01 Dec 2016, 07:11
Replies: 5
by boatbuilder » 30 Nov 2016, 13:59

So last year I make up a circuit board for my dashboard using supplies from Maplin - some veroboard and leds.
I used a computer ATX connector to join...

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Last post by CovKid
01 Dec 2016, 07:11
Help - Battery light illuminated !

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 27 Nov 2016, 19:14
Replies: 30
by craigy345 » 10 Nov 2016, 22:20
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As per title..... the dash battery/alternator warning light is illuminated.

Van/engine: 1987 1.6TD JX with 65amp alternator.

I have searched the...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
27 Nov 2016, 19:14
Converting a 5-cyl tacho to 4-cyl (or the other way around)

Last post by syncroandy « 27 Nov 2016, 13:29
Replies: 4
by silverbullet » 24 Nov 2016, 13:14

Long story cut short: I have an Audi 80 (typ 81/85) dash pod that I was going to put in my SA bus (5 cyl 2.6), but may now fit to the syncro (wbx)...

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Last post by syncroandy
27 Nov 2016, 13:29
Glow fuses

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 23 Nov 2016, 22:57
Replies: 6
by Sir Brixalot » 19 Nov 2016, 14:16

I'd never heard of them although they've been around for year,s I bought some without knowing. Went to check my fusebox to check reverse lights fuse...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
23 Nov 2016, 22:57
Flashing red light frequency changed!

Last post by trundletruc « 23 Nov 2016, 19:46
Replies: 28
by Jimmy659 » 14 Sep 2016, 10:50
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Hi,

I've just spent the weekend down in Croyde in my Autohomes Komet 2.1 Petrol Automatic. Its been off the road for a while now, whilst I installed...
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Last post by trundletruc
23 Nov 2016, 19:46
2.1 DJ idles high when hot

Last post by milkman « 18 Nov 2016, 20:45
Replies: 2
by milkman » 15 Nov 2016, 20:37

Hi I'm new to the forum so I apologize if this is an easy fix or has been on here lots of time and I didn't see the thread.

I have just purchased...

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Last post by milkman
18 Nov 2016, 20:45
intermittent fault on reversing sensors

Last post by petethefeet « 18 Nov 2016, 19:52
Replies: 5
by thefacepainter » 18 Nov 2016, 09:24

Hello everyone. I seem to be forever having trouble with my Tink....................this time it is reversing sensors that were professionally...

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Last post by petethefeet
18 Nov 2016, 19:52
Headlight replacement advice

Last post by bigherb « 18 Nov 2016, 08:23
Replies: 4
by italianjob » 16 Nov 2016, 23:52

Hello
I'm planning on improving my night illumination by carrying out the headlight relay upgrade (including upgrading the power feed from the...

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Last post by bigherb
18 Nov 2016, 08:23
Alternator Bracket

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 21 Nov 2016, 17:12
Replies: 9
by aerovolito » 17 Nov 2016, 21:28

I bought a new alternator for my Westy which has a AAZ engine fitted. The old alternator was never correctly aligned with the pulleys but it worked...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
21 Nov 2016, 17:12
Split charge relay

Last post by itchyfeet « 16 Nov 2016, 18:08
Replies: 16
by RLG » 14 Nov 2016, 21:04
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Any advise which is the best to get and where to get it from
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Last post by itchyfeet
16 Nov 2016, 18:08
A cautionary tale ( of warning lights )

Last post by dave friday « 16 Nov 2016, 16:35
Replies: 5
by dave friday » 15 Nov 2016, 16:31

Yep I'm a bit stupid ( and a gambler!);
The brake warning light had been flashing at odd times ( low brake fluid? ) I said to my daughter it's ok the...

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16 Nov 2016, 16:35

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