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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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Observation.......damp

Last post by CovKid « 06 Oct 2016, 06:15
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
H4 headlight pin out?

Last post by ZsZ « 18 Sep 2016, 18:46
Replies: 4
by AIR_CHILLED » 17 Sep 2016, 21:01

My headlights and associated wiring is in a poor state of repair and I'll be remaking connects and earths throughout. As you'll see from the photos...

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Last post by ZsZ
18 Sep 2016, 18:46
Lucar connectors

Last post by Ant-t « 18 Sep 2016, 14:07
Replies: 4
by Ant-t » 17 Sep 2016, 18:14

I'm working on adding intermittent wipers to my early van, I've got pretty much everything apart from the extra Lucar connectors that fit into the...

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Last post by Ant-t
18 Sep 2016, 14:07
TDI FLAT SPOT ??

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 11 Oct 2016, 07:05
Replies: 12
by KINGPRAWN » 18 Sep 2016, 11:30

Had my 1z TDI conversation done a few years ago and it's been absolutely trouble free ( the odd water hose fail but nothing more) ... I performs...

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Last post by KINGPRAWN
11 Oct 2016, 07:05
Solar install - fuses between solar controller and batteries

Last post by Winchweight « 17 Sep 2016, 19:44
Replies: 18
by Winchweight » 16 Sep 2016, 08:00
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Hi,

Should I fit in line fuses between the solar controller and the batteries and if so at which end, by which I mean at the battery end or the...
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Last post by Winchweight
17 Sep 2016, 19:44
Alternator Hella vs Bosch vs Brikcweks

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 16 Sep 2016, 10:02
Replies: 4
by wolfbus.uk » 16 Sep 2016, 09:02

I think my alternator had packed up and i've got 10 days left before my trip does anyone know if this Bosch is correct for a 1.6TD JX Syncro 1991...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
16 Sep 2016, 10:02
starter motor part numbers

Last post by weimarbus « 15 Sep 2016, 04:13
Replies: 2
by weimarbus » 14 Sep 2016, 15:49

Help please, I'm trying to track down a new solenoid for the starter motor on my wbx manual. Does anybody know where to source the bosch part number...

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Last post by weimarbus
15 Sep 2016, 04:13
Interior lights

Last post by a1winchester « 14 Sep 2016, 16:29
Replies: 8
by Demelza » 12 Sep 2016, 10:22

Hello

It seems that my interior (12v) lights will not work unless the ignition is swtched on. Surely this isn't right - is it ...?

Any advice...

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Last post by a1winchester
14 Sep 2016, 16:29
LEISURE BATTERY INSTALLATION SPLIT CHARGER

Last post by jonbeer « 14 Sep 2016, 11:40
Replies: 6
by jonbeer » 11 Sep 2016, 19:38

Hi all,

Thanks for taking time to look at this, sorry if it is covered elsewhere.

I bought a rust bucket of a 1984 T25 a couple of months ago, my...

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Last post by jonbeer
14 Sep 2016, 11:40
2.1 DJ ISCU Fault. repair/replacement

Last post by Eamless « 14 Sep 2016, 09:55

by Eamless » 14 Sep 2016, 09:55

Hello,
I've had a recurring and intermittent problem which now manifests itself as a variable idle when the van is at running temp and very rough...

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Last post by Eamless
14 Sep 2016, 09:55
Distributer to Amplifier Wiring loom 1981 T25

Last post by Jonnysidewways « 13 Sep 2016, 19:10
Replies: 5
by Jonnysidewways » 06 Sep 2016, 21:26

Dear all.

Is it possible to get a new wiring loom that goes from the amplifier to the dizzy? I have terrible issues with my running, and can only...

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Last post by Jonnysidewways
13 Sep 2016, 19:10
More wiring help needed please...

Last post by Hoopy_Frood « 13 Sep 2016, 16:57
Replies: 3
by Hoopy_Frood » 13 Sep 2016, 08:54

Due to what I assume is my own cack-handedness, I have once again broken something but I don't know what.

The facts:
I took my dash out and when I...

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Last post by Hoopy_Frood
13 Sep 2016, 16:57
electrolux rm 4200 heater element

Last post by dave friday « 13 Sep 2016, 06:55

by dave friday » 13 Sep 2016, 06:55

Morning all,are the heating elements fitted with heat sink compound or some sort of spring arrangement,as mine are very loose!
Ta.

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Last post by dave friday
13 Sep 2016, 06:55
Relay query

Last post by clift_d « 12 Sep 2016, 08:42
Replies: 8
by sandancer » 08 Sep 2016, 18:08

Regarding the leisure battery relay, i saw a thread saying the numbers on the relay are 30 85 86 87, the only relay I have has 30 85 86 87 and 87a,...

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Last post by clift_d
12 Sep 2016, 08:42
Haynes manual wiring help.

Last post by Hoopy_Frood « 12 Sep 2016, 08:26
Replies: 2
by Hoopy_Frood » 12 Sep 2016, 07:45

I've managed to cook one of the wires going into the ignition switch. It's black, 1.5mm and goes to connection 15 on the switch.
I think I shorted...

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Last post by Hoopy_Frood
12 Sep 2016, 08:26
Ignition wiring and inhibitor switch

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 11 Sep 2016, 12:00
Replies: 2
by Sir Brixalot » 10 Sep 2016, 19:38

Hi all, my intermittent starting problems have got worse and I can't start it. As I think its electrical I'm starting a thread here to try and start...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
11 Sep 2016, 12:00
Starter Motor Wire Guage

Last post by CovKid « 11 Sep 2016, 04:40
Replies: 3
by ArvonW » 10 Sep 2016, 11:56

Hi All,

I want to replace the wire from the relay to the starter motor.

my question is what guage wire do i need to buy.

the current one is...

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Last post by CovKid
11 Sep 2016, 04:40
Radiator fan and Fusebox questions.

Last post by davegsm82 « 10 Sep 2016, 15:03
Replies: 8
by davegsm82 » 08 Sep 2016, 16:27

I realised the other day that I've never heard my radiator fan and thought I'd investigate.

Looking at the wiring diagrams from Syncroandy's website...

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Last post by davegsm82
10 Sep 2016, 15:03
Glow plug light and now SMOKE from the terminal

Last post by GipsyKing « 08 Sep 2016, 13:42
Replies: 2
by GipsyKing » 08 Sep 2016, 09:03

Please help! LOL....

Having had no problems at all starting my T3, in fact it starts far better than my TDi Focus! I noticed when I parked in the...

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Last post by GipsyKing
08 Sep 2016, 13:42
daft rm184 fridge question ?

Last post by California Dreamin « 07 Sep 2016, 09:39
Replies: 5
by Big Boris » 31 Aug 2016, 19:12

Hi all,
just wanted to know when you push the button in for either elec/gas/12v does the button stay in ?on mine i push it in and it comes back out...

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Last post by California Dreamin
07 Sep 2016, 09:39
Cab door speakers

Last post by weegaz22 « 07 Sep 2016, 06:31
Replies: 1
by ninja.turtle007 » 04 Sep 2016, 14:05

One of my cab door speakers had started to make a bit of a crackle. They look like they are original. I'm looking for suggestions on what to replace...

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Last post by weegaz22
07 Sep 2016, 06:31
Intermittent wiper

Last post by sandancer « 06 Sep 2016, 22:36
Replies: 5
by sandancer » 05 Sep 2016, 20:17

Hello I have a 1981 1.6d T3
I would like the intermittent window wiper, I have removed the little white clip in the stalk, I have read about putting...

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Last post by sandancer
06 Sep 2016, 22:36
ULO rear light

Last post by Billleivers « 06 Sep 2016, 21:58
Replies: 3
by Billleivers » 06 Sep 2016, 12:16

Managed to hole the near side rear light assembly on trip to Holland.
Unfortunately it's a ULO unit which doesn't seem to be available new any more....

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Last post by Billleivers
06 Sep 2016, 21:58
Volt meter?

Last post by California Dreamin « 06 Sep 2016, 12:20
Replies: 2
by Da dan » 05 Sep 2016, 18:42

What do I fit to monitor what is left in the leisure battery? Is it a volt or amps meter? I fitted a volt meter but I know it's 12 volts. Thanking...

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Last post by California Dreamin
06 Sep 2016, 12:20
Earths checking

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 06 Sep 2016, 07:54
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by Oldiebut goodie » 02 Sep 2016, 20:23

I had been having main beam tell tale glowing when on dipped lights and also the flasher one was doing it all the time, I knew it would be an...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
06 Sep 2016, 07:54
Non VW.Van stereo

Last post by ghost123uk « 06 Sep 2016, 06:31
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by R0B » 05 Sep 2016, 12:54

If I turn it up,at a certain point it cuts out.Any ideas what might be causing this?

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Last post by ghost123uk
06 Sep 2016, 06:31

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