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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Replies: 9
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
ignition key broke off in starter/steering lock T25

Last post by slowcoach « 20 Jul 2016, 16:52
Replies: 1
by fixitsteve » 20 Jul 2016, 16:48

Hi,
The bottom of the ignition key has broke off in the starter/steering lock :evil: . is there any way to fish it out or can you take it apart to...

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Last post by slowcoach
20 Jul 2016, 16:52
horn upgrade

Last post by Weem Machine « 19 Jul 2016, 20:01
Replies: 28
by tee3peeo » 07 Jul 2016, 12:14
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1985 14 DG Syncro

I'd be grateful for some advice please.

I'm upgrading my original horn to something a bit less weedy - is the original horn...
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Last post by Weem Machine
19 Jul 2016, 20:01
Flat leisure battery after journey home

Last post by IndigoSteve « 18 Jul 2016, 21:14
Replies: 2
by IndigoSteve » 18 Jul 2016, 09:20

Model: 1984 Westy Joker 1.9 petrol

Hi all

Got home yesterday after a short overnight trip (30 mins away) and noticed that the westfalia kitchen...

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Last post by IndigoSteve
18 Jul 2016, 21:14
broke down today

Last post by scottbott « 18 Jul 2016, 21:07
Replies: 13
by scottbott » 02 Jul 2016, 20:26

going along the M11 today and a bloke pulled along side me and said ''you are loosing water out the back'' I said thanks and noticed the the rear...

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Last post by scottbott
18 Jul 2016, 21:07
Advice on Leisure Battery

Last post by California Dreamin « 18 Jul 2016, 10:38
Replies: 9
by Duckman » 03 Jun 2016, 11:05

Hi Everyone!!

Got a quick question. We have a leisure battery in our van and have never had any problems. However, just recently, when running off...

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Last post by California Dreamin
18 Jul 2016, 10:38
How much fuel is in the tank?

Last post by Fudgy666 « 18 Jul 2016, 08:03
Replies: 12
by bigherb » 11 Jul 2016, 10:31

Ever wondered how many litres the gauge is actually showing in the tank.
Filled with a completely dry new tank on level ground. As you can see the...

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Last post by Fudgy666
18 Jul 2016, 08:03
Anybody KNOW what this is please?

Last post by meggles « 17 Jul 2016, 16:06
Replies: 3
by meggles » 17 Jul 2016, 11:15

Just wondering what it does and if it's necessary. I am guessing it's probably to do with the tell tale light for the tow bar/trailer indicator but...

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Last post by meggles
17 Jul 2016, 16:06
Flat leisure battery

Last post by California Dreamin « 16 Jul 2016, 23:10
Replies: 8
by T25Lincs » 14 Jul 2016, 12:12

Hi
I've just managed to flatten my new leisure battery whilst a Silverstone this weekend by stupidly having the 12v fridge switch in the on position...

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Last post by California Dreamin
16 Jul 2016, 23:10
Replacement circuit board

Last post by California Dreamin « 16 Jul 2016, 23:04
Replies: 4
by focursed » 10 Jul 2016, 21:04

Hi all
Does anyone know whether you can get a replacement circuit board for a 84 joker westy.
On the unit that houses the fridge sink cooker is a...

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Last post by California Dreamin
16 Jul 2016, 23:04
Alternator identification

Last post by multisi « 15 Jul 2016, 17:25
Replies: 5
by Westy23 » 29 May 2016, 22:03

Hey guys, I've been having trouble with my aux belt shredding on my 1990 westfalia California 1.6jx. I've had the bus about 3 years now, when I got...

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Last post by multisi
15 Jul 2016, 17:25
Clock not working?

Last post by marlinowner « 14 Jul 2016, 14:11
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by Fozziebear » 12 Jul 2016, 19:44

The clock on my speedo is just blank is it a case of replacing the whole unit it or could it be a fuse etc?
My van is a Westfalia California

Thanks

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Last post by marlinowner
14 Jul 2016, 14:11
how to remove a laserline immobiliser

Last post by Wedgiebaby « 14 Jul 2016, 00:05
Replies: 2
by Wedgiebaby » 07 Jul 2016, 20:07

Hi guys, been a while since I've been on here.
Just wondering if anyone knows how to go about removing a 'laserline' immobiliser? I think it is...

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Last post by Wedgiebaby
14 Jul 2016, 00:05
2 questions on brake lights and the other on fuel gauge??

Last post by bigherb « 12 Jul 2016, 06:33
Replies: 6
by Gnrsoul » 09 Jul 2016, 11:58

Ok 1980 2L t25
Filled the fuel tank full and gauge only reads 1/4 would this be a sender fault or is there any other things I should look at first??...

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Last post by bigherb
12 Jul 2016, 06:33
starter problems

Last post by CovKid « 10 Jul 2016, 20:43
Replies: 5
by onc onc » 09 Jul 2016, 19:36

So today I replaced the starter motor. However still no joy, I can hear a click from the solenoid, but starter not kicking in. I run a jump lead from...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Jul 2016, 20:43
rear lights

Last post by alank950 « 10 Jul 2016, 07:29
Replies: 5
by alank950 » 09 Jul 2016, 18:50

Anyone know what the lower rear outside light is for ..''red'' ..Mine is staying on and I cannot locate what these are actually for?

thanks

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Last post by alank950
10 Jul 2016, 07:29
Syncro Speedo Drive

Last post by lloydy « 09 Jul 2016, 14:44
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 8
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
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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

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