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Crash course in fluorescent tubes

Last post by CovKid « 26 Oct 2016, 07:29
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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
Replies: 4
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 15
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
Replies: 7
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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Last post by Chunksta
16 Oct 2016, 17:15
Oil light on dash

Last post by clone123 « 15 Oct 2016, 11:19
Replies: 4
by clone123 » 14 Oct 2016, 21:28

Hi all can someone just confirm what is supposed to happen with the oil light on startup because when I start my van up the oil light flashs all the...

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Last post by clone123
15 Oct 2016, 11:19
Broken fuel and coolant temperature gauges

Last post by ghost123uk « 14 Oct 2016, 07:50
Replies: 2
by J-Lo » 12 Oct 2016, 22:05

Hi there. My fuel and coolant temperature gauges keep cutting out. I'll be driving along and suddenly both these will drop to zero. Because they both...

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Last post by ghost123uk
14 Oct 2016, 07:50
NO dipped beam

Last post by clone123 « 13 Oct 2016, 17:54
Replies: 9
by tyneside-t25 » 15 Sep 2016, 19:21

Hi,the other night my headlights went off,rocked the switch/tapped the dash etc,nothing.switched engine off,then re-started the van & lights came...

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Last post by clone123
13 Oct 2016, 17:54
Heat shrink tube Aldi

Last post by HarryMann « 11 Oct 2016, 22:41
Replies: 3
by Ian and Lins » 11 Oct 2016, 09:00

Not a bad price:

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Last post by HarryMann
11 Oct 2016, 22:41
LED Flasher unit?

Last post by CovKid « 11 Oct 2016, 06:05
Replies: 18
by CovKid » 09 Oct 2016, 09:39
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Anyone know of a direct replacement relay for the 4-pin hazard/flasher unit that is tolerant of LED bulbs? Or is it a case of modding?

Seems mad to...
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Last post by CovKid
11 Oct 2016, 06:05
JX Battery to body Earth

Last post by RogerT « 09 Oct 2016, 22:53
Replies: 7
by RogerT » 07 Oct 2016, 23:12

Wiring diagram shows 35mm2 earth strap from battery to body. Something else that is missing from my van. Can anyone advise the correct body fixing...

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Last post by RogerT
09 Oct 2016, 22:53
Fuses for 10 mm wiring?

Last post by California Dreamin « 09 Oct 2016, 20:26
Replies: 15
by dave friday » 06 Oct 2016, 10:06
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Morning all,I have a 30 amp on the leisure battery,what size fuse (30?) should I use for the feed to the split charge relay? And what size fuse for...
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Last post by California Dreamin
09 Oct 2016, 20:26
RM122 fridge question

Last post by petethefeet « 09 Oct 2016, 08:28
Replies: 8
by petethefeet » 22 Aug 2016, 18:24

Hi all,
I have a RM122 fridge that runs on gas and 12vdc, but not on mains electricity. To save my expensive gas (907 bottles) I thought I could run...

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Last post by petethefeet
09 Oct 2016, 08:28
Individual rear lights to replace on HiTop

Last post by 1989T25HiTop « 08 Oct 2016, 11:01
Replies: 8
by 1989T25HiTop » 30 Sep 2016, 14:16

Hi,
I have a 1989 T25 Reimo HiTop and I would like to replace the rear top light units. The present ones do not work, are broken, and when removed...

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Last post by 1989T25HiTop
08 Oct 2016, 11:01
Headlights, show us yours!

Last post by tyneside-t25 « 07 Oct 2016, 17:34
Replies: 6
by weegaz22 » 18 Sep 2016, 23:21

Been looking at swapping out the headlights on my van and as they are 7 rounds there seems to be tons of them out there as they are the same size as...

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Last post by tyneside-t25
07 Oct 2016, 17:34
Hot kill switch

Last post by syncroandy « 07 Oct 2016, 10:22
Replies: 5
by captain Byrne » 06 Oct 2016, 18:18

I've got a hidden kill switch which has started to get pretty hot, so much so that it's too hot to touch and today I noticed but faint but acrid...

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Last post by syncroandy
07 Oct 2016, 10:22
Stop light switch, where is it located???????

Last post by kit « 06 Oct 2016, 21:27
Replies: 4
by fuzz » 06 Oct 2016, 14:07

I have looked at the diagrams but can't see where it is on the van. I know I'm stupid so no comments please!

Thanks in advance,

Fuzz.

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Last post by kit
06 Oct 2016, 21:27
Fog lights issue

Last post by Maniac « 06 Oct 2016, 15:25
Replies: 4
by Maniac » 04 Oct 2016, 16:03

Hello all,

Bit stumped by this one, mainly because I don't understand the circuit. Basically my van has failed it's MOT because the fog lights and...

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Last post by Maniac
06 Oct 2016, 15:25
Observation.......damp

Last post by CovKid « 06 Oct 2016, 06:15
Replies: 3
by GrahamL » 03 Oct 2016, 20:16

Hi,
Went to the van this morning which for this area was the coldest morning so far with the heaviest dew on the grass.

Needed to disconnect the...

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Last post by CovKid
06 Oct 2016, 06:15
Manky wiring on old speakers..please help!

Last post by Emma&Al « 05 Oct 2016, 21:00
Replies: 4
by Emma&Al » 31 Aug 2016, 08:58

Im not sure this is the right section to post in (?) But recently, with help from a friend, I installed 2 rear speakers into the kickpanel of the...

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Last post by Emma&Al
05 Oct 2016, 21:00
cigarette lighter fitment?

Last post by Drawl21 « 03 Oct 2016, 15:23
Replies: 4
by Drawl21 » 01 Oct 2016, 14:57

Hi all,can someone help with a couple of measurements please,has anyone got a LHD late van that's got a factory fitted ciggie lighter?,mine's an 87'...

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Last post by Drawl21
03 Oct 2016, 15:23
electric fuel pump

Last post by CovKid « 01 Oct 2016, 16:08
Replies: 7
by hilift » 28 Sep 2016, 15:33

Im considering fitting an electric fuel pump over the winter to my 1980 air cooled 2.0 devon camper , its fitted with standard carbs .
as i have had...

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Last post by CovKid
01 Oct 2016, 16:08
Ultimate Starter Battery Size

Last post by CovKid « 30 Sep 2016, 18:27
Replies: 8
by California Dreamin » 15 Mar 2015, 21:36

I brought an 80 amp UK Type 110 battery cheap a couple of months ago on the off chance that what someone had mentioned was indeed correct. That a...

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Last post by CovKid
30 Sep 2016, 18:27
Oil pressure light

Last post by muttleypup « 16 Nov 2016, 18:00
Replies: 17
by muttleypup » 29 Sep 2016, 20:09
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I have a 1987 single cab with a 1Y engine fitted. The oil pressure light doesn't come on when ignition is switched, is there any way to test it or do...
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Last post by muttleypup
16 Nov 2016, 18:00
Best Battery and Charger for Standby Battery

Last post by a1winchester « 30 Sep 2016, 06:32
Replies: 40
by Paule39 » 10 Jan 2016, 09:45
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I leave my van parked up for long periods in the winter due to working away from home. Result is the starter battery often discharges in a week or...
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Last post by a1winchester
30 Sep 2016, 06:32
VW T25 California 1989 Fuse keeps going

Last post by California Dreamin « 29 Sep 2016, 20:41
Replies: 4
by woodyuk » 19 Sep 2016, 06:57

Hi All

I am Quite new here and I was hoping someone could help with a issue I have ?

My VW T25 California 1989 the Fuse keeps going ( The Switch...

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Last post by California Dreamin
29 Sep 2016, 20:41
Smallest starter battery?

Last post by dave friday « 29 Sep 2016, 18:52
Replies: 7
by dave friday » 29 Sep 2016, 03:50

Morning all,I've been pondering the above for while;I could fit a lithium iron battery, buying one with large enough cold cranking seems easy enough...

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Last post by dave friday
29 Sep 2016, 18:52
Led interia lights

Last post by slowcoach « 27 Sep 2016, 19:59
Replies: 7
by pan-al » 24 Sep 2016, 18:40

Anyone swapped the flu ores cent lights in there van for led strips.

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Last post by slowcoach
27 Sep 2016, 19:59
Extension gearstick

Last post by 69gp225 « 26 Sep 2016, 21:22
Replies: 3
by 69gp225 » 26 Sep 2016, 20:25

Hello,

I have an 84 5 speed t25 1.9DG. I ordered the extension as I found it a little to far for me to reach. Only noticed yesterday there are two...

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Last post by 69gp225
26 Sep 2016, 21:22
radio cassette

Last post by Jeff J « 25 Sep 2016, 17:03
Replies: 10
by Jeff J » 22 Sep 2016, 08:38

Perhaps this will be a bit of a long shot, but my Blaupunkt Cleveland DJ has developed a fault, it will not change bands or search a different...

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Last post by Jeff J
25 Sep 2016, 17:03
Square headlamps

Last post by California Dreamin « 25 Sep 2016, 10:22
Replies: 5
by Fozziebear » 24 Sep 2016, 12:36

Are rhd square headlamps a direct fit for left hand ones?
And would the only benefit fitting them on a lhd vehicle be that you don't have to put on...

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Last post by California Dreamin
25 Sep 2016, 10:22
Will petrol alternator fit a JX?

Last post by wolfbus.uk « 25 Sep 2016, 07:08
Replies: 2
by wolfbus.uk » 24 Sep 2016, 21:47

Will petrol alternator fit a JX?
Wouldt a 1991 Golf GTI engine alternator fit my JX 1.6TD ? if not could it be modded easily enough?

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Last post by wolfbus.uk
25 Sep 2016, 07:08
1984 1.9 WBX dizzy

Last post by bigherb « 23 Sep 2016, 20:34
Replies: 16
by Biggles122 » 22 Sep 2016, 19:56
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Hi, the vacuum advance on my dizzy has stopped working (think the diaphragm has gone), what is the best replacement, replace with same or go for a...
16 Replies

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Last post by bigherb
23 Sep 2016, 20:34
Leisure battery clamp

Last post by bigherb « 23 Sep 2016, 14:29
Replies: 1
by Sailsy » 23 Sep 2016, 11:05

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone makes a bracket or clamp to hold down the leisure battery under the passenger seat. When I changed mine recently...

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Last post by bigherb
23 Sep 2016, 14:29
t3 transporter 1.6d wiring diagrams?

Last post by Paulenstone « 22 Sep 2016, 19:41
Replies: 8
by Paulenstone » 19 Sep 2016, 19:22

Hi, I am new to the forum and have recently purchased my first vw a t3 transporter 1.6 d which I am currently restoring, the wiring on the van is a...

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Last post by Paulenstone
22 Sep 2016, 19:41
Fan is blowing fuses

Last post by Da dan « 22 Sep 2016, 19:21
Replies: 21
by Da dan » 04 Sep 2016, 15:01
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Desperate help needed. Off to France on Thursday and the fan blows fuses like every fifth time the fan comes on. I have noticed it running a little...
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Last post by Da dan
22 Sep 2016, 19:21
informative website for duel battery systems

Last post by dave friday « 21 Sep 2016, 21:23
Replies: 6
by bugsteve » 19 Sep 2016, 16:20

i came across this site a while ago, onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

It seems to me really strong solid advise with good circuit...

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Last post by dave friday
21 Sep 2016, 21:23
No fuel gauge!

Last post by JMGR33N « 21 Sep 2016, 16:17
Replies: 12
by monkeyboysee » 01 May 2015, 21:04

My fuel gauge has completely packed up, I've changed the fuse which was old and knackered, but no difference. What else could it be?

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Last post by JMGR33N
21 Sep 2016, 16:17
correct wire current rating

Last post by bigherb « 20 Sep 2016, 21:34
Replies: 1
by wolfbus.uk » 20 Sep 2016, 19:43

Right am on the last bit of my leisure battery wiring...

I don't know what cable size to use for my sterling charger to starting battery and...

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Last post by bigherb
20 Sep 2016, 21:34
How noisy are Waeco fridges?

Last post by dave friday « 20 Sep 2016, 12:16
Replies: 7
by dave friday » 12 Sep 2016, 09:02

Good morning all,as above how are Waeco fridges and are they ok at 35 to 40 deg c?
Ta.

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Last post by dave friday
20 Sep 2016, 12:16
Eberspacher service

Last post by B.J « 19 Sep 2016, 11:26
Replies: 2
by B.J » 18 Sep 2016, 14:07

We've recently returned from a few weeks in Orkney and have realised we need to fit the Eberspacher airtronic D2 heater that came untested with my...

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Last post by B.J
19 Sep 2016, 11:26
Speaker cable

Last post by pan-al « 19 Sep 2016, 08:18

by pan-al » 19 Sep 2016, 08:18

Any advice welcome on routing speaker cable from radio to the space under the back seats.posible at back of fridge.

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Last post by pan-al
19 Sep 2016, 08:18
Correct battery for Syncro JX 1.6TD (engine bay)

Last post by wolfbus.uk « 19 Sep 2016, 00:09
Replies: 5
by wolfbus.uk » 16 Sep 2016, 08:57

My starter battery has finally given up the ghost I can just about read the specs it says 065 type and I think it says 549 CCA I can't read the...

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Last post by wolfbus.uk
19 Sep 2016, 00:09

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