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Syncro Speedo Drive

Last post by lloydy « 09 Jul 2016, 14:44
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by Soter2010 » 09 Jul 2016, 14:29

Help!!

I've got a 1987 T25 Syncro with a newly failed speedo. The drive unit has failed. I'm told it's a nylon self lubricating spiral. We can't...

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Last post by lloydy
09 Jul 2016, 14:44
Headlight warning buzzer.

Last post by Ray « 09 Jul 2016, 11:31
Replies: 9
by Emma&Al » 02 Jul 2016, 14:19

I would like one!
I've seen there were a few for sale here on this forum, but i was too late.
Do I really only need to buy one that plugs into number...

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Last post by Ray
09 Jul 2016, 11:31
What am I doing wrong

Last post by kevtherev « 15 Jul 2016, 16:46
Replies: 13
by focursed » 06 Jul 2016, 10:36

Hi all
What am I doing wrong with my fridge, I can get it to work through the gas but when connected to mains
Hookup nothing is happening ie going...

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Last post by kevtherev
15 Jul 2016, 16:46
Speedo problems

Last post by ajsimmo « 09 Jul 2016, 07:39
Replies: 5
by 69gp225 » 05 Jul 2016, 21:06

Hello fellow campers.

My 84 t24 petrol campervans speedo needle seems to bounce a little and reads around 10mph more than the speed I'm doing?...

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Last post by ajsimmo
09 Jul 2016, 07:39
speakers

Last post by CovKid « 08 Jul 2016, 14:28
Replies: 4
by pieman1 » 04 Jul 2016, 15:06

Hi looking for ideas where to mount radio speakers other than door card?

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Last post by CovKid
08 Jul 2016, 14:28
Alternator woes!!

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Jul 2016, 17:56
Replies: 6
by shepster » 02 Jul 2016, 19:07

Started getting the battery light come on during a trip to Sheffield yesterday, but only when revs were over 3000.

This morning I checked the belt...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Jul 2016, 17:56
Fuse box terminal

Last post by agnew1985 « 06 Jul 2016, 20:49
Replies: 37
by agnew1985 » 03 Jul 2016, 20:36
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Hi everyone, I'm trying to source a replacement terminal for the black and red starter trigger wire as it leaves the fusebox. It is a late fusebox...
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Last post by agnew1985
06 Jul 2016, 20:49
Starter motor issue

Last post by Jim D « 03 Jul 2016, 14:04
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by Jim D » 02 Jul 2016, 11:37

Hi,

Please can someone advise. My starter motor packed up the other day. I've manage to remove it and the short heavy cable from the solenoid to...

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Last post by Jim D
03 Jul 2016, 14:04
No near side side lights.

Last post by Dad « 03 Jul 2016, 11:47
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by Dad » 26 Dec 2015, 19:56

So I have no near side side lights, everything else is fine. I did the earth crowns last spring and since I've had all the connectors off them again...

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Last post by Dad
03 Jul 2016, 11:47
Pseudo Ignition 12V

Last post by California Dreamin « 02 Jul 2016, 09:30
Replies: 1
by itchyfeet » 26 Jun 2016, 19:54

Today while my leisure batt was disconnect I noticed my voltage sensing split charge relay was powering devices as the engine started.
It occured to...

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Last post by California Dreamin
02 Jul 2016, 09:30
Split Charge/ Mains hookup kit

Last post by rocco1504 « 01 Jul 2016, 12:18
Replies: 12
by rocco1504 » 28 Jun 2016, 11:33

Hi

Back here after a long time away; I know it's probably been answered a million times before, but I'm looking to install a Split Charge kit and...

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Last post by rocco1504
01 Jul 2016, 12:18
Dash indicator light always on

Last post by captain Byrne « 30 Jun 2016, 19:48
Replies: 6
by captain Byrne » 18 Jun 2016, 18:28

Strange one - my indicators work fine but the green light on the dash is constantly on. Not bright, in fact very faint but still it's getting some...

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Last post by captain Byrne
30 Jun 2016, 19:48
Starter motor

Last post by Zozo « 29 Jun 2016, 20:51
Replies: 3
by Zozo » 28 Jun 2016, 21:03

I have a problem with lack of power getting to the solonoid about 2 volts.Turn over key and although lights come on starter does not turn over. Any...

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Last post by Zozo
29 Jun 2016, 20:51
How can you join leisure battery's? Thinking of putting in 2

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 27 Jun 2016, 22:39
Replies: 14
by Da dan » 13 Jun 2016, 21:07

I have a zig unit but want to add on other leisure batteries without frying it all. Can anyone help?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
27 Jun 2016, 22:39
Loosing temp gauge when pressing brakes

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 25 Jun 2016, 21:47
Replies: 2
by jes*b » 18 Jun 2016, 18:49

Fired up the Westy today . Passed MOT . So all good there. However seem to have developed a fault whilst laid up .... When I press the brakes (...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
25 Jun 2016, 21:47
Central door locking fault diagnosis

Last post by silverbullet « 25 Jun 2016, 18:20
Replies: 7
by silverbullet » 25 Jun 2016, 12:49

Symptom: CDL goes haywire but only after a massive storm deluge. Only happened 3 times in the last 3 years but nothing in previous years.
2 year old...

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Last post by silverbullet
25 Jun 2016, 18:20
Re-wire or relay?

Last post by California Dreamin « 23 Jun 2016, 22:00
Replies: 6
by jimrat » 21 Jun 2016, 21:02

Hi

Occasionally when I turn the ignition key, the starter doesn't turn the engine. First happened a month ago - I could hear the starter solenoid...

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Last post by California Dreamin
23 Jun 2016, 22:00
Starter Rewiring - Crimp Tools

Last post by CovKid « 23 Jun 2016, 18:41
Replies: 8
by bmouthboyo » 22 Jun 2016, 03:14

I am planning to rewire from my battery to the starter as outline in covkids great wiki post here :

I dont have a good crimper other than a basic...

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Last post by CovKid
23 Jun 2016, 18:41
Radiator Fan and Temp Gauge Problems

Last post by DibDub « 22 Jun 2016, 18:10
Replies: 11
by DibDub » 26 May 2016, 07:06

Hello all,
I have a problem with my radiator van fan not coming on, it never has done. I've bridge the connection on the spade connectors as the wiki...

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Last post by DibDub
22 Jun 2016, 18:10
Cleaning up Earth points do I add copperslip

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 21 Jun 2016, 22:16
Replies: 16
by JonathanR » 17 Jun 2016, 19:06
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Apologies if this has been done to death. Did a quick search on here and also the wider web.
Both my battery earth and the mains supply earth lead...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
21 Jun 2016, 22:16
Poor radio reception and erratic radio behaviour

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 21 Jun 2016, 20:29
Replies: 6
by Winchweight » 20 Jun 2016, 11:52

Ok, two questions about two radios in different vehicles:

Q1. The radio in the van used to work fine with a wing mounted aerial, but after a major...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
21 Jun 2016, 20:29
Subaru engine buzzer of doom

Last post by silverbullet « 22 Jun 2016, 07:14
Replies: 4
by mshaw1980 » 20 Jun 2016, 19:56

Hi everyone

So I have my EJ20 engine in and running. Sounds sweet, vdo oil pressure gauge shows 4-4.5 bar on cold start up however when I rev the...

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Last post by silverbullet
22 Jun 2016, 07:14
Electrical gremlins

Last post by Fudgy666 « 20 Jun 2016, 14:56
Replies: 7
by brandygangster » 25 Jul 2015, 13:23

Hi

I am trying to get to the bottom of my electrical problems,

with ignition off , put headlights on- the 2 speedo lights work, ignition on they...

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Last post by Fudgy666
20 Jun 2016, 14:56
immob problem ?

Last post by 89wedge « 20 Jun 2016, 13:50
Replies: 2
by 89wedge » 20 Jun 2016, 07:41

hi all just finishing agg conversion went to start van would not start what a dick forgot about golf key chip ect . so I suppose the immobiliser has...

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Last post by 89wedge
20 Jun 2016, 13:50
Gilflex fuse box?

Last post by petethefeet « 19 Jun 2016, 10:53
Replies: 2
by doenut82 » 18 Jun 2016, 15:49

Does anyone know what the Little White Box behind the driver's seat on a Devon t25 1984 with gilflex written on it. Cheers .

Sent from my SM-G925F...

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Last post by petethefeet
19 Jun 2016, 10:53
module to prevent leisure battery damage?

Last post by ghost123uk « 19 Jun 2016, 08:20
Replies: 5
by mbcamper » 17 Jun 2016, 21:08

I'm wondering if there is an off the shelf electronic module you can buy which would prevent you from over-draining your leisure battery?

I'm...

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Last post by ghost123uk
19 Jun 2016, 08:20
Quick lights question?

Last post by itchyfeet « 18 Jun 2016, 19:04
Replies: 2
by itchyfeet » 18 Jun 2016, 17:42

Can you leave your dip beam or main beam lights on without ignition?
I have a feeling it's just sidelights with no ignition?

ta

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Last post by itchyfeet
18 Jun 2016, 19:04
Which Fuse for Fog Light?

Last post by InventEd « 16 Jun 2016, 22:08
Replies: 3
by InventEd » 11 Jun 2016, 20:06

Daft question I am sure. Just failed the MOT on the fog light (among many things!). Bulb is OK so trying to work through the rest. Haynes manual says...

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Last post by InventEd
16 Jun 2016, 22:08
JX TD Oil switch wire colour

Last post by spdbrd « 16 Jun 2016, 20:31
Replies: 4
by spdbrd » 16 Jun 2016, 17:28

Hi all,
I've got a JX engine and just done the valve stem oil seals.
Stupidly never took any pictures of wire before removal :run
The oil pressure...

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Last post by spdbrd
16 Jun 2016, 20:31
Square outer headlamps from a Jeep Cherokee?

Last post by CovKid « 16 Jun 2016, 12:11
Replies: 14
by silverbullet » 15 Jun 2016, 10:47

Looks like a cost effective mod to me. Similar parts must be available in Europe?

Not having to trim the grille is a bonus.

onclick=...

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Last post by CovKid
16 Jun 2016, 12:11
Replacement wiring to alternator

Last post by Devon81 « 15 Jun 2016, 21:01
Replies: 7
by Devon81 » 07 Jun 2016, 15:14

Hi

I have a 2.0l Aircooled Devon Moonraker, on the right hand side of the engine bay there are 2x cables that come through the tin ware and connect...

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Last post by Devon81
15 Jun 2016, 21:01
Melting fuse in Westfalia fridge/cooker unit

Last post by rockthebus « 14 Jun 2016, 19:14
Replies: 16
by rockthebus » 05 May 2016, 20:28
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Hi Guys
When the fridge is on the 12v mode, the fuse behind the drivers seat melts, but the fuse doesn't blow. The fuse is the thinner one (the...
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Last post by rockthebus
14 Jun 2016, 19:14
Starter motor - intermittent spin/disengage

Last post by CovKid « 14 Jun 2016, 06:16
Replies: 11
by hardwick53 » 07 Jun 2016, 09:46

A bit of advise please

I had the starter motor replaced as it was getting intermittent and eventually stopped spinning after a couple of taps on the...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Jun 2016, 06:16
Temp and fuel gauges reading high

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 13 Jun 2016, 23:53
Replies: 13
by garyv8 » 30 May 2016, 21:50

Hi all,
I've had a look around and can't seem to find the specific fault I have.
Basically my temp and fuel gauges read higher with the engine...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
13 Jun 2016, 23:53
Questions about things attached to the battery

Last post by Emma&Al « 13 Jun 2016, 15:50
Replies: 2
by Emma&Al » 13 Jun 2016, 14:20

The van has some things (and always has had) attached to the battery - I don't know what they are but Id like to remove them.
The bottom photo shows...

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Last post by Emma&Al
13 Jun 2016, 15:50
Can headlamp/hazard switch lights be replaced

Last post by mshaw1980 « 13 Jun 2016, 12:57

by mshaw1980 » 13 Jun 2016, 12:57

As above.

Just wondered if this can be done easily otherwise I will have to buy some more if I want a lovely, lit up dash?

Cheers

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Last post by mshaw1980
13 Jun 2016, 12:57
MCJ Steering wheel

Last post by Doppio « 12 Jun 2016, 20:49
Replies: 7
by Doppio » 11 Jun 2016, 20:35

Hi everyone,
I need some help again.....after hankering after a MCJ steering wheel for as many years as I've owned a camper I finally handed over...

7 Replies

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Last post by Doppio
12 Jun 2016, 20:49
Portable solar panel kit

Last post by Budgie7 « 12 Jun 2016, 16:08
Replies: 6
by Budgie7 » 11 Jun 2016, 11:11

I am asking this question when looking out of the window as it is pouring down with rain :? .
Can anyone recommend a portable solar kit that they are...

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Last post by Budgie7
12 Jun 2016, 16:08
Another No Hi Beam thread (sorry)

Last post by Jetfitzmaurice « 12 Jun 2016, 12:05
Replies: 7
by Jetfitzmaurice » 11 Jun 2016, 17:43

Hi, first things first my doka is a 1987 diesel and I've lost my hi beam. First of all I thought it might be an earth issue as my crowns were a bit...

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Last post by Jetfitzmaurice
12 Jun 2016, 12:05
Handbrake warning light

Last post by doenut82 « 12 Jun 2016, 07:50

by doenut82 » 12 Jun 2016, 07:50

Has anybody got a handbrake warning light from the dash they could photograph the back of and the plug it goes into. Trying to get one for mine and...

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Last post by doenut82
12 Jun 2016, 07:50
AAZ Cold Start Solenoid?

Last post by Mark S « 17 May 2017, 17:46
Replies: 10
by Mark S » 11 Jun 2016, 18:40

I've got an AAZ that replaced on old CS with a manual cold-start lever operated from the dash. This has lain disconnected because there is no...

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Last post by Mark S
17 May 2017, 17:46
Westy 3 way fridge - wiring to leisure battery

Last post by IndigoSteve « 11 Jun 2016, 10:01
Replies: 7
by IndigoSteve » 10 Jun 2016, 21:32

Please bear with me - I am an electrical beginner

Van is a 1984 Westy Joker

I've been re wiring all the interior appliances that attach to the...

7 Replies

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Last post by IndigoSteve
11 Jun 2016, 10:01
50amp fuse

Last post by paulflan1958 « 09 Jun 2016, 08:57
Replies: 2
by paulflan1958 » 09 Jun 2016, 07:02

hi can anybody tell me where the 50 amp fuse is that links glow plugs to van. ive been having some alternator probs but solved that now,van started...

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Last post by paulflan1958
09 Jun 2016, 08:57
warning light

Last post by nicq « 08 Jun 2016, 11:20
Replies: 2
by paulflan1958 » 08 Jun 2016, 09:43

Hi
yellow spring or coil looking symbol on dash any idea

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Last post by nicq
08 Jun 2016, 11:20
Battery drain

Last post by randamonia « 07 Jun 2016, 20:33
Replies: 11
by randamonia » 27 May 2016, 20:16

Ok, so I know I may as well ask how long is a piece of string, but....................I have something draining my leisure battery. I've seemingly...

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Last post by randamonia
07 Jun 2016, 20:33
Temp gauge and rev counter advice.

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Jun 2016, 18:59
Replies: 1
by doenut82 » 05 Jun 2016, 21:42

Has anyone got any advice on fitting a temperature gauge and rev counter gauge as I've got an early Devon van and it came with neither. Currently...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Jun 2016, 18:59
Disconnected wires

Last post by DibDub « 07 Jun 2016, 17:22
Replies: 7
by DibDub » 05 Jun 2016, 16:09

Hi can anyone tell me what these disconnected wires in my engine bay are for please?
I'm guessing the brown one is an earth but where is the live...

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Last post by DibDub
07 Jun 2016, 17:22
New Silencer and now no starty!!

Last post by pleasestartnow « 07 Jun 2016, 15:05
Replies: 19
by pleasestartnow » 05 Jun 2016, 17:03
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Hi all, hope someone can help before i put my blow up with frustration. Changed the silencer yesterday and got it all back together, had to take off...
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Last post by pleasestartnow
07 Jun 2016, 15:05
King lead continuity

Last post by California Dreamin « 07 Jun 2016, 11:33
Replies: 6
by what2do » 06 Jun 2016, 22:20

How come when I test a King lead for continuity, my meter doesn't buzz but gives a reading of 1262? No idea what this figure relates to but when I...

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Last post by California Dreamin
07 Jun 2016, 11:33
Testing hall sender - idiot's guide

Last post by what2do « 07 Jun 2016, 11:30
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by what2do » 07 Jun 2016, 00:25

Well, is there one that's been written up already? I'm certainly in need of one!

Thanks.

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Last post by what2do
07 Jun 2016, 11:30

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