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Leisure battery voltage drops on load

Last post by hardwick53 « 01 Dec 2016, 19:44
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Last post by dave friday
16 Nov 2016, 16:35
High tork starter moters

Last post by Smiffo « 16 Nov 2016, 12:48
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by alank950 » 16 Nov 2016, 09:30

Starter motor is goosed on my van and I was reading that there are high tork starter moters available for these ...anyone have any info on these of...

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Last post by Smiffo
16 Nov 2016, 12:48
Buzzer, lights, madnesses

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 14 Nov 2016, 21:30
Replies: 20
by ElaineJackson » 13 Nov 2016, 21:35
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Hello all. I am having a bit of trouble. It all started with the buzzer of doom and flashing oil light. This seemed to sort itself only to start the...
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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
14 Nov 2016, 21:30
Zig CF8 poor output

Last post by dave friday « 13 Nov 2016, 19:39
Replies: 79
by Bubble Meister » 17 Mar 2015, 19:50
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Please can an electrical guru help me?
I have recently acquired a Zig unit. I have put 240acv on but I'm only getting 9dcv out.
I measured 14acv...
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Last post by dave friday
13 Nov 2016, 19:39
Solar panels on a pop top

Last post by CovKid « 13 Nov 2016, 10:46
Replies: 12
by dave friday » 21 Sep 2016, 09:21

Morning all,how do you fit solar panels to a pop top?
I'm still wondering if I could run a 12volt 9amp fridge from solar panels!
Ta.

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Last post by CovKid
13 Nov 2016, 10:46
squeeky fan driving me mad

Last post by CovKid « 11 Nov 2016, 11:15
Replies: 14
by Jim San » 10 Nov 2016, 12:49

Fan bearings are aqueeling like mad, looks like the dash is coming out soon so i can get some oil on then. Can't do it this weekend so know I'll have...

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Last post by CovKid
11 Nov 2016, 11:15
Glow plug fuse

Last post by kit « 09 Nov 2016, 21:15
Replies: 4
by kit » 09 Nov 2016, 13:57

Lame question time again, sorry. When the ignition is on should there be power either side of the fuse even when the glow plugs are off? And next, a...

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Last post by kit
09 Nov 2016, 21:15
Eberspacher D2L wont turn off

Last post by Lee1972 « 09 Nov 2016, 15:51
Replies: 8
by Lee1972 » 03 Nov 2016, 18:47

I recently got my old petrol Eberspacher D2L working, but now I cant turn it off!
Its blowing hot air, and I have to disconnect it from the leisure...

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Last post by Lee1972
09 Nov 2016, 15:51
Voltage advise please.

Last post by kit « 09 Nov 2016, 15:49
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by kit » 24 Oct 2016, 21:20
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I have fitted a new battery today and I also have a cheap volt gauge that fits in a cigaret socket, when I turn on the ignition and the glow plugs...
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Last post by kit
09 Nov 2016, 15:49
3 way fridge questions

Last post by Ant-t « 07 Nov 2016, 22:01
Replies: 14
by Ant-t » 04 Nov 2016, 22:18

I've removed my fridge as the start of my kitchen refurbished, it's an Electrolux RM 123e which works fine on 240v when on hookup and also on gas....

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Last post by Ant-t
07 Nov 2016, 22:01
Pre heat relay

Last post by ZsZ « 06 Nov 2016, 16:11
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by vwaddict » 31 Oct 2016, 15:03

Can anyone pls tell me which one of these relays is for the glow plugs
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Sent from my E6853 using Tapatalk

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Last post by ZsZ
06 Nov 2016, 16:11
Headlight fail, high beam blue light is on?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 04 Nov 2016, 16:02
Replies: 4
by Jimbos grunts » 11 Oct 2016, 16:50

Hi guys, when I turn on my headlights, the rear lights come on but nothing at the front, and for some reason the blue light (high beam) is on (on the...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
04 Nov 2016, 16:02
Square headlight wiring

Last post by R0B « 04 Nov 2016, 13:59
Replies: 9
by JeffRoo » 30 Oct 2016, 09:34

Hi All, slowly going through my new van and fixing things. One of the jobs was adjusting the headlights. New adjusters now on order, but when...

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Last post by R0B
04 Nov 2016, 13:59
Diesel - Temp/Oil Sensors?

Last post by pgra0909 « 04 Nov 2016, 11:12
Replies: 2
by pgra0909 » 03 Nov 2016, 23:06

Quick question - Still have issues here... really sick now.
Think all my wires are mixed up after being in the garage for head rebuild. I haven't...

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Last post by pgra0909
04 Nov 2016, 11:12
Photo request, good condition fuse box cover.

Last post by irishkeet « 03 Nov 2016, 16:49
Replies: 3
by jasd1978 » 02 Nov 2016, 12:29

Afternoon all, I need a couple of pictures of a good condition fuse box cover. Reason being I just picked one up on eBay and I'm convinced it's...

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Last post by irishkeet
03 Nov 2016, 16:49
Odometer plastic worm screw s

Last post by jacko1967 « 02 Nov 2016, 19:49

by jacko1967 » 02 Nov 2016, 19:49

Hi all my odometer stopped working this summer just had time to take a look inside and it looks like the red worm screw has worn it comes from the...

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Last post by jacko1967
02 Nov 2016, 19:49
1982 westfalia joker refurb

Last post by Ginojasper « 02 Nov 2016, 17:58
Replies: 4
by Ginojasper » 01 Nov 2016, 21:26

The oil pressure switch is flickering is this a common fault or signs of bad pressure

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Last post by Ginojasper
02 Nov 2016, 17:58
fuse keeps blowing

Last post by sandancer « 01 Nov 2016, 20:01
Replies: 6
by sandancer » 31 Oct 2016, 22:24

Hello. I have a 1981 16d T3.
I have an issue with the last fuse on the right keep blowing. I do not know where it goes or what it runs. As soon as I...

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Last post by sandancer
01 Nov 2016, 20:01
Reverse lights not working- switch OK

Last post by slowcoach « 01 Nov 2016, 08:33
Replies: 24
by slowcoach » 05 Sep 2016, 10:53
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My van is an 84 crossover van. Ie some parts late, some early. Early fusebox.

My reverse lights have stopped working (both) since the engine...
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Last post by slowcoach
01 Nov 2016, 08:33
240 volt question

Last post by dbz864 « 31 Oct 2016, 20:02
Replies: 2
by dbz864 » 31 Oct 2016, 19:24

Hi does anybody know if the wiring regs allows metal faced plug sockets in campervans ? If yes (i cant see why not) do they have to be earthed any...

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Last post by dbz864
31 Oct 2016, 20:02
What's this on the dash

Last post by boatbuilder « 31 Oct 2016, 01:56
Replies: 5
by vwaddict » 29 Oct 2016, 20:50

I've just picked up my 1st diesel t25, it's brought as a non runner & I've not had time to have a proper rummage yet, but Ive not seen this on the...

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Last post by boatbuilder
31 Oct 2016, 01:56
1998 SA Microbus 2.6 L wiring diagrams

Last post by wardhugh « 28 Oct 2016, 23:33
Replies: 3
by wardhugh » 28 Oct 2016, 19:43

Hi All
Does anyone know where I can get hold of any wiring data? My current problem is no reversing lights. Garage have checked lights and switch -...

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Last post by wardhugh
28 Oct 2016, 23:33
Headlight/Daslight oddity

Last post by porthyt « 28 Oct 2016, 17:35

by porthyt » 28 Oct 2016, 17:35

Evening,

Recently my dash lights have been acting weird. With the ignition off, I can turn the headlights and dash lights on and the light up the...

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Last post by porthyt
28 Oct 2016, 17:35
solar panel longevity

Last post by CovKid « 28 Oct 2016, 12:28
Replies: 17
by badgerfax » 23 Oct 2016, 19:53
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Looking for a solar panel but read some worrying reviews of them not lasting very long.

Can anyone recommend one that's worth going for?

Cheers :ok
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Last post by CovKid
28 Oct 2016, 12:28
radiator fan won't turn off

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Oct 2016, 08:19
Replies: 12
by dansk » 26 Oct 2016, 18:06

hi ... so the other day, stopped our camper and the radiator fan kicks in. Athis has a tendency to drain our battery so its become common for us to...

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Last post by kevtherev
28 Oct 2016, 08:19
Bargain?

Last post by ajsimmo « 26 Oct 2016, 16:06
Replies: 33
by RogerT » 26 Sep 2016, 23:56
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Just ordered these

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100m of 10mm and 16mm cable, less...
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Last post by ajsimmo
26 Oct 2016, 16:06
Crash course in fluorescent tubes

Last post by CovKid « 26 Oct 2016, 07:29
Replies: 2
by CovKid » 22 Oct 2016, 12:15

Really useful video from Big Clive for those that use these tubes and the cause of startup problems

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Last post by CovKid
26 Oct 2016, 07:29
Ignition amp failure

Last post by Fudgy666 « 25 Oct 2016, 21:56
Replies: 6
by what2do » 18 Oct 2016, 20:01

So, what are the symptoms of this component failing? How do they manifest themselves?

My van just stopped about a week ago, no previous running...

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Last post by Fudgy666
25 Oct 2016, 21:56
Replacement Leisure Battery proving difficult

Last post by djswain1 « 23 Oct 2016, 18:42
Replies: 3
by JonathanR » 22 Oct 2016, 15:58

Currently have a Numax Premium Type 010, 63 AH and 500 amps.
Dimensions are 275mm (L) x 175mm (Depth) and 175 mm (H)
It sits under passenger seat and...

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Last post by djswain1
23 Oct 2016, 18:42
stupid.

Last post by kevtherev « 23 Oct 2016, 18:09
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by kevtherev » 23 Oct 2016, 08:09

After a succession of warning light failures, oil light flashing, buzzer randomly sounding, temp gauge flashing, reading high.
I took off the...

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Last post by kevtherev
23 Oct 2016, 18:09
Rear fog light not working

Last post by OddJobBob « 23 Oct 2016, 08:42
Replies: 5
by OddJobBob » 22 Oct 2016, 16:37

My van has just failed it MOT on many things including the rear fog light. :cry:
I've had the rear cluster off to check. With the head lights on, I...

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Last post by OddJobBob
23 Oct 2016, 08:42
Two switches and turning knob on dash?

Last post by clone123 « 22 Oct 2016, 16:07
Replies: 7
by Joe Wright » 18 Sep 2016, 10:40

Hello. Sorry i cant upload the picture for some reason. I have a rhd camper and to the left of the steering wheel on the dash are two round switches...

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Last post by clone123
22 Oct 2016, 16:07
No front lights after blower repair

Last post by clone123 « 22 Oct 2016, 11:15
Replies: 10
by clone123 » 21 Oct 2016, 12:07

Hi just a little problem to solve but need help no front light after blower repair no side/dip or high beam at all the back and dash lights work...

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Last post by clone123
22 Oct 2016, 11:15
Heat shrink solder sleeves

Last post by nicq « 19 Oct 2016, 16:37
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by Ian and Lins » 19 Oct 2016, 16:06

Has anyone used these little monkeys? I've never seen them before but they look dead useful to those with slightly shaky hands (like me).

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Last post by nicq
19 Oct 2016, 16:37
Immobiliser and Dashboard

Last post by freckvan1 « 18 Oct 2016, 21:42
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by freckvan1 » 18 Oct 2016, 19:27

Evening All,

1984 1,9 DG W/C

I decided to remove my Dash couple of days ago, after a couple of snags removed successfully and now
all wires,...

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Last post by freckvan1
18 Oct 2016, 21:42
JX kill switch installation - battery to body earth problem

Last post by jj_sivu « 18 Oct 2016, 12:20
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by jj_sivu » 16 Oct 2016, 09:02
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I´ve had my 1.6 TD 1989 Caravelle Syncro stolen once and broken into once during the past year that I´ve owned it now. I´ve installed a burglar alarm...
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Last post by jj_sivu
18 Oct 2016, 12:20
1980 Aircooled CU alternator

Last post by bigherb « 17 Oct 2016, 21:13
Replies: 1
by kriswhite » 17 Oct 2016, 19:27

Hi all,

think my alternator has a problem. battery voltage when the engine is running is 12.4v not the expected 13.8v .

dont seem to be getting...

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Last post by bigherb
17 Oct 2016, 21:13
Twin Light Grill Kit

Last post by Chunksta « 16 Oct 2016, 17:15
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by Chunksta » 12 Oct 2016, 19:28

Guys,

I'd like to have twin lights on Fugly.

Both JK and Heritage sell these kits.

Are they the same?

Are there better quality kits out there?

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16 Oct 2016, 17:15

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