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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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Subaru engine buzzer of doom

Last post by silverbullet « 22 Jun 2016, 07:14
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...

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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
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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...

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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
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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
Replies: 9
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
jump start

Last post by paulflan1958 « 06 Jun 2016, 09:00
Replies: 2
by paulflan1958 » 05 Jun 2016, 17:16

hi i loaned my camper Shirley to a relative this weekend she had some problems with it after getting home today she got back into van and it failed...

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Last post by paulflan1958
06 Jun 2016, 09:00
short to earth

Last post by dave friday « 06 Jun 2016, 05:50
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by jim potter » 30 May 2016, 19:26

HI,

so for some time ive had a short to earth reported via vcds on my AGG conversion. additionally i also have a parastic drain on the battery ....

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Last post by dave friday
06 Jun 2016, 05:50
No spark on my T25 Petrol 1.9 DG 1988

Last post by dannyjwood « 05 Jun 2016, 20:26
Replies: 10
by dannyjwood » 27 May 2016, 09:50

I'll try to keep this brief...

I was driving and slowed to let someone out of a junction, as I slowed down the engine died. I then couldn't get it...

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Last post by dannyjwood
05 Jun 2016, 20:26
What are these plugs?

Last post by doenut82 « 05 Jun 2016, 09:29
Replies: 3
by Hoopy_Frood » 24 May 2016, 17:54

It looks like something should go in between the terminals otherwise I can't see how any connection is made. Do I need a big ass fuse or something?...

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Last post by doenut82
05 Jun 2016, 09:29
SA electrical/starting fault

Last post by silverbullet « 04 Jun 2016, 15:47
Replies: 1
by silverbullet » 03 Jun 2016, 20:41

Please reply in the main topic onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

Sent by Morse code from the bunker

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Last post by silverbullet
04 Jun 2016, 15:47
Mystery plug

Last post by weegaz22 « 04 Jun 2016, 14:31
Replies: 4
by doenut82 » 03 Jun 2016, 19:26

Can anybody identify this plug that was behind the dash by my main light switch?

Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk

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Last post by weegaz22
04 Jun 2016, 14:31
2 Speed Fan

Last post by stys0n84 « 03 Jun 2016, 18:31
Replies: 6
by stys0n84 » 25 May 2016, 19:39

Hi all,

My bus has a 2 speed fan but it only works on low speed. There is no voltage when i touch the multi meter prongs on the middle connector and...

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Last post by stys0n84
03 Jun 2016, 18:31
Wiring help please

Last post by syncroandy « 02 Jun 2016, 21:14
Replies: 5
by Hoopy_Frood » 02 Jun 2016, 16:58

Hello,
I need to find where the wire arrowed in the photo (thanks bigherb) originates. Its the spade connector for the starter motor.
Thanks.
Iain....

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Last post by syncroandy
02 Jun 2016, 21:14
Solar panel info plz

Last post by Stormholland « 02 Jun 2016, 18:03
Replies: 2
by Stormholland » 02 Jun 2016, 12:18

Hi all,
New to the site.
Wanting to put a flexi solar panel on my high top.
Any recommendation?? Power/ surplier/ split charger?
My knowledge is...

2 Replies

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Last post by Stormholland
02 Jun 2016, 18:03
flickering oil light...

Last post by silverbullet « 02 Jun 2016, 07:41
Replies: 11
by Emma&Al » 31 May 2016, 18:22

My van has done this 3 times in total.

I drove for near on an hour the other day and about 10 mins before I arrived at my destination, I noticed the...

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Last post by silverbullet
02 Jun 2016, 07:41
Indicator / Hazard light fault

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 01 Jun 2016, 22:48
Replies: 6
by Winchweight » 30 May 2016, 19:47

Dunno if this is a Swedish thing as there's loads of weird electrical stuff in the van, but although the indicators work properly when indicating...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
01 Jun 2016, 22:48
rm184 fridge igniter randomly firing when lit

Last post by Shaundon « 31 May 2016, 19:49
Replies: 7
by Shaundon » 30 May 2016, 18:23

The ignitor on my rm184 fridge fires fine to start up the fridge and then switches off but can start firing again randomly at times even though the...

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Last post by Shaundon
31 May 2016, 19:49
Early headlamp switch question

Last post by petethefeet « 30 May 2016, 20:34
Replies: 2
by petethefeet » 30 May 2016, 19:25

All,
I have done the relay upgrade (relays at the fuse box in the existing relay slots with no work done at the dash end) and all is working fine...

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Last post by petethefeet
30 May 2016, 20:34
Fuel pump relay

Last post by petethefeet « 30 May 2016, 19:27
Replies: 5
by petethefeet » 13 Mar 2016, 21:39

Hi all,
I have just had a quick look on wiki but cant find what i am looking for.
I have a CU engine running an electric fuel pump; no issues but the...

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Last post by petethefeet
30 May 2016, 19:27
Help with power managment

Last post by Sandsmooreontour « 30 May 2016, 17:02
Replies: 8
by Sandsmooreontour » 19 May 2016, 06:19

Hello, im new to this site and looking for some help apologies if there has been a previous request on this had a look but couldn't find one.

I have...

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Last post by Sandsmooreontour
30 May 2016, 17:02
Rear Indicator Stopped Working

Last post by Smiffo « 30 May 2016, 15:40
Replies: 9
by markbradley » 25 May 2016, 14:39

Hi,

My rear right indicator has stopped working, I replaced the bulb and cleaned the connection and it still won't flash.

From what I read in my...

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Last post by Smiffo
30 May 2016, 15:40
24 volt chargers - not!

Last post by Mr Bean « 27 May 2016, 20:40

by Mr Bean » 27 May 2016, 20:40

I recently ordered a charger for a pair of 12V 12 Ah batteries. It was advertised as 24V mobility scooter charger and came with mains lead and three...

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Last post by Mr Bean
27 May 2016, 20:40
Rev counter issue

Last post by syncroandy « 27 May 2016, 11:46
Replies: 18
by mbcamper » 22 May 2016, 18:30
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I've purchased a rev counter and volt meter gauge from these people:

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The volt meter is working fine,...
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Last post by syncroandy
27 May 2016, 11:46
Intermittent Air Cooled Fuel Gauge

Last post by CovKid « 26 May 2016, 15:19
Replies: 5
by InventEd » 23 May 2016, 08:02

The fuel gauge on the van has always worked (if you call a full tank 2/3rds on the gauge) to date but recently it sometimes does and sometimes...

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Last post by CovKid
26 May 2016, 15:19
Alternator Wire?

Last post by AlandAnn « 26 May 2016, 14:38
Replies: 12
by AlandAnn » 24 May 2016, 15:29

I have a small wire coming from my thicker alternator cable that has snapped from the spade terminal.
I haven't attempted to re-attach it yet because...

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Last post by AlandAnn
26 May 2016, 14:38
water level red falshing light

Last post by syncro4us « 26 May 2016, 06:15
Replies: 5
by syncro4us » 25 May 2016, 13:07

anyone any ideas on our 1986 T25 syncro 2.1 DJ
Had several issues with the speedo cluster (lights lighting for no reason etc and I have made a repair...

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Last post by syncro4us
26 May 2016, 06:15

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