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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Replies: 9
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
Replies: 7
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
Dash lights question

Last post by CovKid « 04 Sep 2016, 20:19
Replies: 9
by Ant-t » 04 Sep 2016, 11:05

Has anyone carried out an upgrade for theyre dash lights? My standard bulbs are so dim that I can't read my clocks going under trees etc, I'm looking...

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Last post by CovKid
04 Sep 2016, 20:19
Lesiure Battery Locations?

Last post by irishkeet « 04 Sep 2016, 07:40
Replies: 6
by irishkeet » 03 Sep 2016, 19:36

Hello

So Im planning my interior, the van is currently completely empty so I can run cables easily. I have a westy interior to fit.

Starter is...

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Last post by irishkeet
04 Sep 2016, 07:40
Head Unit to Leisure Battery issues

Last post by crazymilk « 03 Sep 2016, 13:08
Replies: 7
by crazymilk » 01 Sep 2016, 14:47

I have an aftermarket head unit in my T25 along with 2 x amps 2 x 6x9's and 1 x 10 Sub

I have a leisure battery hooked up to the main ignition...

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Last post by crazymilk
03 Sep 2016, 13:08
Wiring diagram for Webasto BBW 46

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 03 Sep 2016, 12:40
Replies: 3
by silverbullet » 03 Sep 2016, 10:00

I aquired on of these ages ago and it sat in a box, really need to sort it out!

It came out of a late-ish multivan, it has the mounting bracket and...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
03 Sep 2016, 12:40
Help understanding wiring diagram

Last post by timski « 03 Sep 2016, 08:12
Replies: 7
by timski » 29 Jul 2016, 17:07

Hi Guys,

I've been trying to figure out what is the right fuse to buy whilst referring to the wiring diagram that came with the Autosleeper manual....

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Last post by timski
03 Sep 2016, 08:12
Dash light repair

Last post by CovKid « 01 Sep 2016, 12:33
Replies: 3
by kit » 19 Aug 2016, 12:14

Hi I have given up on the intermittent dashboard illumination and with winter approaching I decided to get the Brickwerks replacement lamp holders,...

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Last post by CovKid
01 Sep 2016, 12:33
Solar controllers

Last post by slowcoach « 01 Sep 2016, 07:36
Replies: 11
by Ant-t » 27 Aug 2016, 09:02

A bit of advice please, I'm looking at getting my solar setup going, my van has very low power requirements and cabling in place. So I want to source...

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Last post by slowcoach
01 Sep 2016, 07:36
2.1 dj blowing ignition module

Last post by stevealex « 31 Aug 2016, 13:55
Replies: 6
by stevealex » 30 Aug 2016, 22:41

Hi All

I'm having problems with failing ignition modules (the amplifier or TCI as they are called) on a 2.1 dj. I am now on my third failed unit, so...

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Last post by stevealex
31 Aug 2016, 13:55
Horns stopped working

Last post by Emma&Al « 31 Aug 2016, 09:05
Replies: 3
by Emma&Al » 31 Aug 2016, 08:53

Hello all!

My horn has stopped working! I've checked the fuse and that seems ok.
Any other ideas?
Thanks all :)

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Last post by Emma&Al
31 Aug 2016, 09:05
Problems accessing the leisure battery

Last post by AdrianC « 30 Aug 2016, 16:32
Replies: 5
by MrRoberto » 25 Aug 2016, 19:38

Hi,

I've just bought my first T25.

So far so good, except I can't access the leisure battery.

It's located under the drivers seat, but the seat...

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Last post by AdrianC
30 Aug 2016, 16:32
leisure battery wiring options

Last post by wolfbus.uk « 30 Aug 2016, 10:13
Replies: 4
by wolfbus.uk » 28 Aug 2016, 08:44

Hit a slight snag with camper electrics. The recommended wire from the 160amp sterling via 200amp shunt / fuse / master switch on to leisure battery...

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Last post by wolfbus.uk
30 Aug 2016, 10:13
High powered Pump / Hose

Last post by CovKid « 29 Aug 2016, 19:19
Replies: 3
by bmouthboyo » 14 Aug 2016, 05:32

Looking at the possibility of upgrading or adding a second fresh water pump in our Autosleeper Trooper.

We are in the process of restoring the...

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Last post by CovKid
29 Aug 2016, 19:19
Wiring down nearside A pillar

Last post by Mocki « 29 Aug 2016, 19:10
Replies: 3
by mike9009 » 27 Aug 2016, 09:17

Hi

I am wanting to install some small speakers in the rear of my camper - so the kids can hear rather than cranking the volume up at the front!

The...

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Last post by Mocki
29 Aug 2016, 19:10
Main beam duller than dipped headlights

Last post by syncroandy « 29 Aug 2016, 17:59
Replies: 13
by timski » 27 Aug 2016, 21:35

Hi there,

Suddenly my main beam is duller than my dipped beam. They are so dull a pair of candles would be better!

Also the high beam won't stay...

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Last post by syncroandy
29 Aug 2016, 17:59
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...

6 Replies

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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...
15 Replies

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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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2
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...
15 Replies

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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
Replies: 5
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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2
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...

6 Replies

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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
Replies: 4
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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13 Aug 2016, 11:18

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