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how to wire up a water level indicator that bypasses the rel

Last post by smokeyjon « 26 Aug 2016, 20:31
Replies: 15
by Martin Cooper » 13 Jun 2016, 16:58
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I want to find out if I can wire up something to act as the water level indicator that bypasses the relay 43. The temperature gauge works but after...
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Last post by smokeyjon
26 Aug 2016, 20:31
alternator

Last post by Big Boris « 25 Aug 2016, 14:59
Replies: 4
by Big Boris » 24 Aug 2016, 19:34

Hi all ,
can someone tell me how you tell if your alternator is 65 amp or 90 amp please

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Last post by Big Boris
25 Aug 2016, 14:59
Engine died T25 1990 petrol water-cooled

Last post by whitebob « 25 Aug 2016, 11:59
Replies: 4
by whitebob » 18 Aug 2016, 17:42

The engine was running OK, then just died. Petrol OK and reaching carburettor, but no spark. Dizzy cap, rotor arm, plug leads, plugs have all been...

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Last post by whitebob
25 Aug 2016, 11:59
Is my split charge relay adequate?

Last post by kevtherev « 23 Aug 2016, 20:53
Replies: 6
by Born Too Late » 22 Aug 2016, 11:50

Hi

the wiring connecting my batteries to the split charge relay was pretty shoddy (no fuse on the leisure battery, 20 amp fuse holder with 25 amp...

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Last post by kevtherev
23 Aug 2016, 20:53
Relay issue on Radiator Fan High Speed.

Last post by bigherb « 23 Aug 2016, 17:35
Replies: 15
by nrgsmith » 19 Aug 2015, 15:47
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1990 1.6TD

I have been trying to work out why the Van is getting hot on long steep hills.
I cannot get my Radiator fan to work on High speed - it...
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Last post by bigherb
23 Aug 2016, 17:35
Solar panel

Last post by nordberg « 22 Aug 2016, 19:43
Replies: 15
by Karen&co » 20 Aug 2016, 07:38
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Hello, We're thinking of getting a solar panel for our van to use when there's no electric hookup.

Can anyone recommend one or have pro's or con's...
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Last post by nordberg
22 Aug 2016, 19:43
Which battery is which?

Last post by AdrianC « 22 Aug 2016, 09:56
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by Jimmy659 » 09 Aug 2016, 15:05

Hi,

I'm an electrical biff so please bear with me here.

I'm having a wiring faff with my T25 Autohomes Komet (RH Drive) and trying to figure out...

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Last post by AdrianC
22 Aug 2016, 09:56
Convert twin square headlight back to single round

Last post by a1winchester « 22 Aug 2016, 07:40
Replies: 24
by Roffy » 04 Sep 2010, 20:55
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Hi, Ive recently purchased a twin square headlight van and looking to restore it back to original state, in other words to the round single...
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Last post by a1winchester
22 Aug 2016, 07:40
Leisure Battery Advice

Last post by California Dreamin « 17 Aug 2016, 13:22
Replies: 6
by bmouthboyo » 09 Aug 2016, 07:49

Hey Guys,

Couple of questions about leisure batteries if I may. I plan to install a nice leisure battery setup and was wondering what the current...

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Last post by California Dreamin
17 Aug 2016, 13:22
Flashing red oil light and buzzer = low coolant?

Last post by kevtherev « 16 Aug 2016, 06:00
Replies: 58
by ScienceBoy » 05 Oct 2013, 15:17
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This seems to happen intermittently. I've been looking for a leak but can't see one. The water is going down slowly. Oil is clean. Not sure if be a...
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Last post by kevtherev
16 Aug 2016, 06:00
Automatic: sourcing starter inhibit contacts block

Last post by R0B « 15 Aug 2016, 08:01
Replies: 14
by flora » 12 Aug 2016, 11:01

I have taken off the starter inhibitor switch (spring loaded brass wiper) and associated plastic contact block from the gear selector of my...

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Last post by R0B
15 Aug 2016, 08:01
Fog lights driving me potty.....

Last post by Winchweight « 14 Aug 2016, 18:15
Replies: 5
by Winchweight » 13 Aug 2016, 14:29

Ok, next one....

Fog light. The van failed on an inoperative foglight. It's a conversion from a German van (before our ownership). On investigation,...

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Last post by Winchweight
14 Aug 2016, 18:15
Additional coolant pump wiring

Last post by RogerT « 14 Aug 2016, 17:46
Replies: 3
by RogerT » 09 Aug 2016, 18:08

Hi folks
Finally getting around to fitting my additional coolant pump, as I seem to have traced all my coolant leaks (touch wood), and I can combine...

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Last post by RogerT
14 Aug 2016, 17:46
indicators and lights come on at the same time

Last post by ChadMCN « 13 Aug 2016, 19:50
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by ChadMCN » 11 Aug 2016, 15:44

Basically when I indicate left my left headlight illuminates slightly matching the indicator. The dash shows the indicator is working, the indicator...

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Last post by ChadMCN
13 Aug 2016, 19:50
Sidelights and additional light bleed

Last post by bigherb « 13 Aug 2016, 11:18
Replies: 3
by JonB » 12 Aug 2016, 19:39

On my van with square headlights if I have the ignition on / engine running when I put the sidelights on I also get a dim glow from the driving...

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Last post by bigherb
13 Aug 2016, 11:18
T25 Key in ignition signal (S-switch)

Last post by printmonkey « 12 Aug 2016, 15:05
Replies: 11
by davegsm82 » 26 Jul 2016, 10:48

Does anyone know if the T25 has an 'S-signal' which much later vehicles like the MK4 golf have to let the clocks know that there's a key in the...

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Last post by printmonkey
12 Aug 2016, 15:05
Interior Leisure Battery Eletrical Problems

Last post by cassandra « 11 Aug 2016, 16:45
Replies: 8
by DibDub » 24 Jul 2016, 09:11

Hi all, firstly sorry for any silly questions as I'm not the greatest at electrics.

I can't seem to work out how my interior electrical system...

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Last post by cassandra
11 Aug 2016, 16:45
Issue Starting the Bus

Last post by CovKid « 11 Aug 2016, 14:32
Replies: 13
by ArvonW » 07 Aug 2016, 13:47

Hey all,

I had an issue 3 weeks or so ago whereby the ignition switch was faulty so i replaced it and the van started perfectly.

Come to go to he V...

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Last post by CovKid
11 Aug 2016, 14:32
Sticky Speedo

Last post by ghost123uk « 11 Aug 2016, 08:44
Replies: 6
by RobH » 08 Aug 2016, 22:41

Had a couple of speedo issues over the weekend, firstly not working at all, then trip and odometer working ok but the speedo went to 50 and stuck...

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Last post by ghost123uk
11 Aug 2016, 08:44
Buzzer of doom

Last post by Gary. « 10 Aug 2016, 15:02
Replies: 17
by Gary. » 31 Jul 2016, 07:37
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Hi All, I'm new here so please be nice! Problems with oil light / buzzer of doom. I've look through other posts but I'm still a little lost.

Just...
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Last post by Gary.
10 Aug 2016, 15:02
Planning Electric Wiring / Entertainment Setup

Last post by bmouthboyo « 10 Aug 2016, 10:11
Replies: 4
by bmouthboyo » 09 Aug 2016, 07:30

Hi Guys,

I wanted to start planning my electrical wiring for my Autosleeper Trooper restoration that I will be continuing next July when I am back...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
10 Aug 2016, 10:11
Another leisure battery wiring thread

Last post by robp « 10 Aug 2016, 07:24
Replies: 3
by robp » 09 Aug 2016, 21:38

Hi

Sorry to jump in with a leisure battery question as my first post to the forum. I've done my best to figure this out (on this forum and jk) for...

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Last post by robp
10 Aug 2016, 07:24
Trying to work out this wiring....

Last post by printmonkey « 09 Aug 2016, 19:50
Replies: 9
by NOOG_monkey_II » 08 Aug 2016, 17:04

Hey!

OK, this may be a (very) silly question, but I'm trying to work out what going on with the wiring in my van. I sort of get the basics, but what...

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Last post by printmonkey
09 Aug 2016, 19:50
Blue and white cable!

Last post by Jimmy659 « 09 Aug 2016, 17:38
Replies: 1
by Jimmy659 » 09 Aug 2016, 15:10

Hi again,

I have just posted a topic regarding my leisure battery. I have another question; there are four cables feeding from what I assume is the...

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Last post by Jimmy659
09 Aug 2016, 17:38
Leisure battery

Last post by ghost123uk « 09 Aug 2016, 07:48
Replies: 12
by Fozziebear » 17 Jul 2016, 09:26

Hi people,
I need to get a new leisure battery for my Westfalia California is it just case of swapping for what I currently have in there how much...

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Last post by ghost123uk
09 Aug 2016, 07:48
Oil Pressure Gauge Instal

Last post by Scaramanga1965 « 07 Aug 2016, 14:59
Replies: 2
by Scaramanga1965 » 06 Aug 2016, 22:35

Hi All

Please can someone help me with my install of a VDO 5 Bar Oil Pressure gauge?
I have connected a new wire from the twin sender G and WK....

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Last post by Scaramanga1965
07 Aug 2016, 14:59
Leisure battery polarity

Last post by JonathanR « 06 Aug 2016, 10:30
Replies: 2
by JonathanR » 06 Aug 2016, 09:03

Quick question - I stupidly did not pay attention when taking out my leisure battery and on refitting am plagued with doubts as to which way in it...

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Last post by JonathanR
06 Aug 2016, 10:30
Parking camera wiring

Last post by bigherb « 06 Aug 2016, 08:15
Replies: 3
by Nathanb » 06 Aug 2016, 00:31

My wireless parking camera has stopped working. The wireless transmitter that is located in the engine bay has packed up. Instead of buying a...

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Last post by bigherb
06 Aug 2016, 08:15
Connector types

Last post by CovKid « 05 Aug 2016, 18:35

by CovKid » 05 Aug 2016, 18:35

Quite interesting. Which will go first? Place your bets :shock:

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Last post by CovKid
05 Aug 2016, 18:35
Temp gauge - have I gone mad?

Last post by Ads1987 « 04 Aug 2016, 21:27
Replies: 6
by Ads1987 » 02 Aug 2016, 22:16

Sorry all this is probably a stupid question, I'm sure my temp gauge used to rest on right, now it starts from the left and goes right as the engine...

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Last post by Ads1987
04 Aug 2016, 21:27
Starter earth

Last post by T3luestar « 04 Aug 2016, 20:47
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by Budgie7 » 04 Aug 2016, 19:49

Been replacing some of the old earth straps and don't know why but I thought that the starter should have an earth from the body/ bolts to the...

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Last post by T3luestar
04 Aug 2016, 20:47
Thermal runaway - a warning to all owners

Last post by CovKid « 04 Aug 2016, 19:43
Replies: 17
by CovKid » 19 May 2016, 19:41
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I should make it clear that I know of no instances of T25 fires due to fan resistors (thinking of Vauxhall Zaphira here) but I'm not a fan of using...
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Last post by CovKid
04 Aug 2016, 19:43
13.8v at battery. Is it enough to run lpg sat nav and lights

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 04 Aug 2016, 05:15
Replies: 4
by Sir Brixalot » 02 Aug 2016, 22:06

I'm having a problem where the lpg suddenly cuts off whilst driving. After stopping and checking the battery it's virtually flat despite being full...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
04 Aug 2016, 05:15
Can anyone identify this part ?

Last post by pandp38 « 03 Aug 2016, 14:27
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by pandp38 » 01 Aug 2016, 14:49

I have just replaced the headlights on campervan and found an electrical device I don't recognise.
It looks like some sort of resistor approx 80mm...

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Last post by pandp38
03 Aug 2016, 14:27
Head light main beam/dip not working

Last post by Stano999 « 03 Aug 2016, 09:46
Replies: 6
by Stano999 » 19 Jul 2016, 23:29

Hi my name is Simon just bought my first bus, the only thing wrong is the main beam isn't working when I operate the control stem there is no click!...

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Last post by Stano999
03 Aug 2016, 09:46
Temp gauge reading too low

Last post by Sagemagoo « 03 Aug 2016, 09:32

by Sagemagoo » 03 Aug 2016, 09:32

Hi all. 1.6TD Gipsy

I replaced the dashpod binnacle (clock not working and in kilometres) and now the temp gauge is way over to the left, it moves...

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Last post by Sagemagoo
03 Aug 2016, 09:32
Starter-,motor or solenoid or bush

Last post by markdspark « 02 Aug 2016, 20:19
Replies: 4
by markdspark » 04 May 2015, 17:47

I turn the key there is a clunk from what sounds like the solenoid but engine does not turn. After a few tries engine turns and starts. Normally no...

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Last post by markdspark
02 Aug 2016, 20:19
running towbar cable

Last post by boatbuilder « 01 Aug 2016, 09:11
Replies: 11
by pfield69 » 30 Jul 2016, 18:49

I have fitted a second hand tow bar but have needed to add a new socket.
Where should I run the cable into the engines bay? Drill & Grommet or is the...

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Last post by boatbuilder
01 Aug 2016, 09:11
Fuel pump

Last post by burnzdog « 28 Jul 2016, 21:42
Replies: 20
by burnzdog » 25 Jul 2016, 14:09
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Stupid question, where is the fuel pump on my 81 Aircooled 2L CU? Not getting any fuel from the tank at the moment. Just wondering does the tank have...
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Last post by burnzdog
28 Jul 2016, 21:42
Can't disable buzzer of doom

Last post by garyd « 28 Jul 2016, 16:22
Replies: 10
by Alex56 » 25 Jul 2016, 18:44

I've got good oil pressure but the buzzer comes on as soon as I rev the engine.

I've earthed the wire which goes down to the switch by the pulley,...

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Last post by garyd
28 Jul 2016, 16:22
Electronic display for gauges

Last post by bmouthboyo « 28 Jul 2016, 07:33
Replies: 3
by bmouthboyo » 28 Jul 2016, 02:39

Does anyone know of a successfully installed display that can show oil temp, pressure, mpg, coolant temp, tachometer etc?

I have seen some know...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
28 Jul 2016, 07:33
indicators/hazard light not working

Last post by dave lfc « 27 Jul 2016, 08:30
Replies: 5
by dave lfc » 26 Jul 2016, 10:35

hi everyone my indicators and hazards are not working,when engaging indicators the green led lights up and the same also when i switch the hazard...

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Last post by dave lfc
27 Jul 2016, 08:30
Sliding Door Press Stud

Last post by Mark S « 27 Jul 2016, 07:43
Replies: 4
by Mark S » 24 Jul 2016, 15:13

Hi there, fitted a pin switch to my sliding door to operate interior lights - all working.

Also bought one of these to fit onto the door to depress...

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Last post by Mark S
27 Jul 2016, 07:43
Starter to Battery Rewire - Already done?

Last post by ghost123uk « 23 Jul 2016, 16:06
Replies: 9
by bmouthboyo » 22 Jul 2016, 11:03

So as with most things on my early T25 it has undergone many modifications by past owners (Engine, Gearbox etc) and so most of the time I am trying...

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Last post by ghost123uk
23 Jul 2016, 16:06
rm212 f fridge tripping on 240v mains hook up

Last post by kevin930 « 23 Jul 2016, 08:40
Replies: 2
by kevin930 » 21 Jul 2016, 14:42

hi,
sorry if its old hat, but couldnt find it via search. had my van for a few weeks now and started to get a few jobs sorted. my fridge works fine...

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Last post by kevin930
23 Jul 2016, 08:40
Temp when my Fan kicks in seem OK?

Last post by CovKid « 23 Jul 2016, 08:04
Replies: 4
by bmouthboyo » 22 Jul 2016, 12:23

With my van sat running on my drive on a hot day for about 20 minutes it sat around this mark and occasionally the fan cut in around here also:...

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Last post by CovKid
23 Jul 2016, 08:04
Webasto fault finding

Last post by davegsm82 « 22 Jul 2016, 14:42
Replies: 15
by weegaz22 » 03 Jul 2016, 21:51
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Hi guys, i have a webasto DBW46 fitted to my van and it wasn't working when i bought the van it off the previous owner, I am in the process of...
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Last post by davegsm82
22 Jul 2016, 14:42
No Main beam/ flash

Last post by The Bishop « 22 Jul 2016, 10:16
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by Stano999 » 22 Jul 2016, 00:11

Have an issue with main beam/ flash, no blue indicator,fuses are good could it be both bulbs? Relay? Thoughts

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Last post by The Bishop
22 Jul 2016, 10:16
Front light failure

Last post by shrig1969 « 21 Jul 2016, 12:23
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by shrig1969 » 25 May 2016, 12:05

Got into my bus yesterday morning to go to work but the front lights did not work and the full beam warning light on the dash was on? Indicators and...

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Last post by shrig1969
21 Jul 2016, 12:23
Spot Lamps

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 20 Jul 2016, 18:15
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by DoubleOSeven » 10 May 2016, 15:55
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Can I bring myself to drill the dash for a switch for my spot lamps...can you good folks share your set up?

•Individual switch
•Off dipped beam
•Off...
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
20 Jul 2016, 18:15

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