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JX Auxiliary Water Pump - Sender Unit

Last post by Mark S « 22 May 2016, 08:00
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by Mark S » 21 May 2016, 12:26

Am fitting a JX auxiliary water pump to an AAZ conversion. I have sourced all the parts and am about to fit. One question remains: whereabouts on the...

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Last post by Mark S
22 May 2016, 08:00
Radio wiring - what's this

Last post by kevtherev « 22 May 2016, 07:41
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by JonathanR » 21 May 2016, 17:09

Like maths when I see wiring my brain freezes.
Am fitting a new radio.
Previous set up had front speakers and two in rear.
Wiring for rear went...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 May 2016, 07:41
Distributor Advice

Last post by kevtherev « 22 May 2016, 07:35
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by clarabellaxx » 12 May 2016, 12:18

Hi All

I am as mechanically minded as a slug so please bare with me. I have a petrol 2.0 Aircooled beauty named Bertha who seems to be having a...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 May 2016, 07:35
Leisure battery capacity

Last post by Mr Bean « 21 May 2016, 20:35
Replies: 9
by Hughesy1982 » 19 May 2016, 20:58

Hi guys,
I'm looking at wiring a split charge relay kit and leisure battery to my 1.9dg but I'm not quite sure what size (ah) battery to go for. For...

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Last post by Mr Bean
21 May 2016, 20:35
Charging Battery While Connected + New Charge Point

Last post by Mocki « 21 May 2016, 18:08
Replies: 7
by stupot73 » 18 May 2016, 19:16

Hello everybody, hope you are all enjoying the decent(ish) weather we are having and getting out (or working on) your vans.

I wonder if anyone can...

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Last post by Mocki
21 May 2016, 18:08
Noisy Rad Fan

Last post by California Dreamin « 20 May 2016, 23:52
Replies: 4
by chris7ian » 19 May 2016, 12:20

My bus tends to run a little warm on the gauge but never overheats so I was wondering if this had anything to do with the noisy fan? Being noisy I...

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Last post by California Dreamin
20 May 2016, 23:52
Rear Light T25

Last post by CovKid « 19 May 2016, 20:51
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by jonnyscoot1 » 19 May 2016, 16:38

Rear driver's side tail light on a 1980 VW T25 is not working. I have checked the bulb and cleaned out the contacts on both lightbulb and fitting,...

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Last post by CovKid
19 May 2016, 20:51
Camper interior wiring diagram for Autohomes Komet?

Last post by workinprogress « 19 May 2016, 15:11
Replies: 2
by workinprogress » 18 May 2016, 08:55

Hi all
Does anyone happen to have a wiring diagram for the camping interior of a Autohomes Komet?

We took all our camping interior out when it went...

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Last post by workinprogress
19 May 2016, 15:11
Vid of alternator issues voltage drop

Last post by stys0n84 « 18 May 2016, 19:56
Replies: 12
by stys0n84 » 09 May 2016, 15:36

Here's a vid about my battery warning light staying on and temp warning light. shows voltage drop and such like. Seems to me like the alternator isnt...

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Last post by stys0n84
18 May 2016, 19:56
Briefcase style solar panels - which ones?

Last post by Emma&Al « 18 May 2016, 19:55
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by Emma&Al » 11 May 2016, 20:38
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Ive decided to buy something like this. Id like it to charge my phone ideally, perhaps a laptop or an iPad or similar (although I think that may...
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Last post by Emma&Al
18 May 2016, 19:55
85 watt Solar panels used

Last post by stupot73 « 18 May 2016, 19:22
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by California Dreamin » 21 Apr 2016, 09:23

I might be able to get my hands of a few used (but in good condition) 85 watt (normal 21volt open circuit/4.75 amp) rigid frame solar panels,...

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Last post by stupot73
18 May 2016, 19:22
Alternator

Last post by kevtherev « 18 May 2016, 17:04
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by WKDDOUGSTAR » 17 May 2016, 21:14

Hi guys my alternator has packed in :(now need to know where I can get one fast or is anything compatible with it.I got a 1.6 TD 1984 t25.any...

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Last post by kevtherev
18 May 2016, 17:04
t25 auto starter motor connections

Last post by ceetee25 « 18 May 2016, 13:09

by ceetee25 » 18 May 2016, 13:09

over a period of time i have changed my starter motor twice and solenoid once. the original had a red/black wire and a red/white wire attached to...

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Last post by ceetee25
18 May 2016, 13:09
Dizzy

Last post by Pummer67 « 17 May 2016, 16:47
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by Pummer67 » 16 May 2016, 22:38

Hi all. I have a 2.0 air cooled 1979. I need a new distributor as mine is beyond repair. It has the following codes on it.
Z414
0 237 023 007
071...

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Last post by Pummer67
17 May 2016, 16:47
Near side indicator bulb holder, connections

Last post by Sleedale « 16 May 2016, 12:07
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by Sleedale » 15 May 2016, 19:59

or not after today.......so tell me again why we removed them to paint the van? Surely we could have just used masking tape?
The offside one is fine....

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Last post by Sleedale
16 May 2016, 12:07
What are these wires?

Last post by kevtherev « 15 May 2016, 16:43
Replies: 3
by Hoopy_Frood » 14 May 2016, 22:02

I've just swapped my dg for a subaru engine and I've found these wires that don't seem to be needed. I think they are the carb wires from the dg but...

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Last post by kevtherev
15 May 2016, 16:43
Dip Beam Problem

Last post by oxford_rebel « 15 May 2016, 16:01
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by oxford_rebel » 11 May 2016, 09:06

Morning All. Can I seek your best guesses on a headlight problem.
Van is a 1.6 TD (now AAZ) 1986, later style fuse box.

My dip beam has stopped...

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Last post by oxford_rebel
15 May 2016, 16:01
t25 dash removal (heater blower)

Last post by Ant-t « 14 May 2016, 22:42
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by the baron » 30 Dec 2011, 19:11
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ok so my heater blower on my t25 decides it does not want to be keeping me warm, it works just not very well. so i have purchased a new motor from...
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Last post by Ant-t
14 May 2016, 22:42
which tacho terminal to connect rjes loom to?

Last post by mshaw1980 « 14 May 2016, 21:18
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by mshaw1980 » 14 May 2016, 18:06

Hello

As above.

Not sure which pin the Rjes tachometer wire connects to on the standard vw t25 tachometer. I have done the resistor MOD but don't...

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Last post by mshaw1980
14 May 2016, 21:18
Oil light

Last post by colinthefox « 14 May 2016, 17:26
Replies: 3
by pgra0909 » 13 May 2016, 21:25

T25 Diesel

Guys, new thread here as I've a bit to add.

I have put a link to a video showing the issue. it's only about 40 secs long.

As I said in...

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Last post by colinthefox
14 May 2016, 17:26
Earth Crowns how do you get to them?

Last post by danmetallic « 14 May 2016, 07:25
Replies: 10
by Emma&Al » 11 May 2016, 11:05

Slightly embarrassed to ask this - but as the title suggests, how do you get to the Earth Crowns? What do they look like? I can see a bunch of wires...

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Last post by danmetallic
14 May 2016, 07:25
Black Box Glow plug Relay/Oil Light Buzzer

Last post by pgra0909 « 13 May 2016, 21:06
Replies: 3
by pgra0909 » 09 May 2016, 20:46

Hi Guys. Had my new T25 for about 7 months and TBH the Diesel engine hasn't let me down.... until now... however I think it's more electrical?? The...

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Last post by pgra0909
13 May 2016, 21:06
Van Service

Last post by Madagas2002 « 13 May 2016, 19:45
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by Madagas2002 » 13 May 2016, 19:44

Just had the van service. Pulls like train. Just has this issue of cutting out when coming to round snouts or slowing down. Key thing is it doesn't...

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Last post by Madagas2002
13 May 2016, 19:45
Dash light alternative

Last post by CovKid « 13 May 2016, 17:58

by CovKid » 13 May 2016, 17:58

May be too distracting for some but heres an idea to add some colour to the backlighting on your dash clocks:

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Last post by CovKid
13 May 2016, 17:58
Zig MC-2000

Last post by jamesakers « 13 May 2016, 08:47

by jamesakers » 13 May 2016, 08:47

I've spent some time unearthing the mysteries of the Zig unit installed in the van. Blog post is here:

Hopefully the diagram will come in useful...

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Last post by jamesakers
13 May 2016, 08:47
Zig wiring

Last post by monkeyboysee « 12 May 2016, 14:16

by monkeyboysee » 12 May 2016, 14:16

So, I'm finally getting organised to get the internal wiring cracking. I've got a zig cf8 + dist board to go in. What size cable do I need to use to...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
12 May 2016, 14:16
Weird headlights

Last post by Jeff J « 12 May 2016, 05:50
Replies: 4
by Fisch » 11 May 2016, 12:51

Okay call me good or daft but I have given my T25 to my son as I have moved to the South of France and he is in Somerset. He hasn't used it for a...

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Last post by Jeff J
12 May 2016, 05:50
Heater Control Cables

Last post by el_presidente « 11 May 2016, 21:09
Replies: 2
by michmash » 05 Apr 2016, 23:51

Hello, need some help please, have just had to replace the heater fan in the dash, but have also seen that two of the three cables for the heater...

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Last post by el_presidente
11 May 2016, 21:09
Indicator flasher relay needed

Last post by bigherb « 11 May 2016, 05:48
Replies: 14
by chewbacca » 24 Apr 2016, 21:11

Anyone send me a link to the right one please?

Thanks

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Last post by bigherb
11 May 2016, 05:48
Speedo not working - intermitent

Last post by CovKid « 10 May 2016, 15:26
Replies: 5
by becandgarry23 » 10 May 2016, 07:31

Good morning,

I have a problem with my speedo stopping intermitently, before I start investigating has anyone had the same problem and can point me...

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Last post by CovKid
10 May 2016, 15:26
Interior electrics set up which one?

Last post by California Dreamin « 10 May 2016, 09:38
Replies: 9
by pjjones00 » 19 Apr 2016, 21:13

Hi,

I want to completely kit my interior of my westy and wire the whole lot.
My previous westy was hassle free whether it was hooked up or running...

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Last post by California Dreamin
10 May 2016, 09:38
Nothing on the dash dials

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 09 May 2016, 18:31
Replies: 2
by DoubleOSeven » 09 May 2016, 11:34

I've been messing about...so it's self induced, this one. Old Moss alarm, fog lamp wiring I want to remove. Been trying to get it back to...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
09 May 2016, 18:31
LED driving/spotlights. Power required?

Last post by U Corsu « 09 May 2016, 18:22
Replies: 1
by KarlT » 30 Apr 2016, 08:32

Hi. Thinking of fitting some LED driving lights.
They need to be low profile but what power level would you need to make a difference? Are LED's...

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Last post by U Corsu
09 May 2016, 18:22
Oil Temp. Wiring (Retro fit)

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 09 May 2016, 16:00
Replies: 8
by DoubleOSeven » 08 May 2016, 14:13

Looking for some fuse box help.

Got a VDO new gauge in my dash pod. Works fine with 3 hours of faffing about. But, the illumination feed from fuse...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
09 May 2016, 16:00
Strange behaving headlights/sidelights & rear fog light -

Last post by acw « 08 May 2016, 17:43
Replies: 5
by banjoboy » 21 Apr 2016, 23:22

1986 Caravelle twin square headlights...
Currenlly i have no High or dipped beam nor properly working front side lights, rear lights/brake lights are...

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Last post by acw
08 May 2016, 17:43
Has the split charge relay blown the alternator ?

Last post by CovKid « 07 May 2016, 17:23
Replies: 1
by dave friday » 07 May 2016, 15:54

Hi all,I've had to replace the alternator because it wasn't charging ,battery light on as well.
Could the 240 milliamps that the split charge relays...

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Last post by CovKid
07 May 2016, 17:23
How do I rewind a speedo...

Last post by pirate-pete « 06 May 2016, 19:36
Replies: 14
by rockthebus » 30 Apr 2016, 17:08

Hi all
I've just got hold of a replacement speedo and need the mileage going back from 275000kms to 127000kms to match the correct mileage.
What...

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Last post by pirate-pete
06 May 2016, 19:36
Interior electrical setup

Last post by kevtherev « 06 May 2016, 09:32
Replies: 1
by west_is_best_89 » 04 May 2016, 19:56

Hi All,

What interior electrical set-up does you use?

I'm looking for one that allows me to stay off the grid for a while. It will be running a...

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Last post by kevtherev
06 May 2016, 09:32
Help wiring a lift pump and fuel pump

Last post by kevtherev « 06 May 2016, 09:25
Replies: 3
by kevtherev » 05 May 2016, 19:05

I will be fitting an external swirl pot.
This will need a low pressure pump and a high pressure pump.
Now I am all clued up on the plumbing, but how...

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Last post by kevtherev
06 May 2016, 09:25
Low cost air fuel gauge for WBX

Last post by itchyfeet « 05 May 2016, 17:34
Replies: 6
by itchyfeet » 04 May 2016, 20:26

There isn't much choice in the low cost gauges, I bought this one but with it's colour changing back light and smoked front it is better suited to a...

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Last post by itchyfeet
05 May 2016, 17:34
Fuel guage rewire?

Last post by MattBW « 04 May 2016, 09:10
Replies: 7
by MattBW » 27 Jun 2015, 16:43

I've tried the sender and the voltage regulator and I still have no fuel guage.. Everything else is working fine.

Is there a way to wire up a fix...

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Last post by MattBW
04 May 2016, 09:10
petrol clocks and diesal clocks

Last post by MattBW « 04 May 2016, 09:05
Replies: 17
by taylors3 » 15 Oct 2015, 09:37
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Hi can any of you guys tell me if l need to change from petrol clocks to diesal ones the temp clock after changing to a 1900d on my 1984 1900 dg...
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Last post by MattBW
04 May 2016, 09:05
Dash Binnacles /Pods

Last post by randbk « 03 May 2016, 18:36
Replies: 2
by randbk » 03 May 2016, 15:30

Am I correct that the dash binnacles were changed in 1985 in that the shape was slightly different and so were the connections?

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Last post by randbk
03 May 2016, 18:36
Wiring loom from dizzy to ignition module

Last post by 300CE « 03 May 2016, 12:39
Replies: 2
by 300CE » 03 May 2016, 06:49

Do any of you fine people know if you can still purchase the wiring loom from dizzy to ignition module - I've had a search on-line but can't seem to...

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Last post by 300CE
03 May 2016, 12:39
wiring in split charger system

Last post by California Dreamin « 01 May 2016, 17:49
Replies: 3
by KarlT » 30 Apr 2016, 08:28

I understand the basic principles but can someone please give advice on where to take the relay trigger wire from on a Caravelle.
Where is easiest to...

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Last post by California Dreamin
01 May 2016, 17:49
Analogue clock issue

Last post by Smiffo « 01 May 2016, 09:22
Replies: 7
by RobH » 30 Apr 2016, 08:43

Hi, the analogue clock has stopped working in my van, temp gauge been dodgy for a while, fuel gauge works as normal, fuse number 3 is ok, rest of...

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Last post by Smiffo
01 May 2016, 09:22
t25 fuel gauge just died

Last post by Sinbad « 28 Apr 2016, 11:32
Replies: 11
by colincolin64 » 18 Mar 2016, 18:01

Hi there can anyone help my fuel gauge just died on the dash my temperature gauge as been playing up as you no I Have checked multiple all seems well...

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Last post by Sinbad
28 Apr 2016, 11:32
CU Starter motor Rebuild

Last post by CovKid « 27 Apr 2016, 22:41
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by volks_womble » 27 Apr 2016, 15:46

Its been a while since I posted, mostly because I havent touched the van in nearly a year... so I thought I would move it and clean it off...

Sadly...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Apr 2016, 22:41
TD rev counter repair

Last post by syncroandy « 27 Apr 2016, 20:30
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by garyd » 26 Apr 2016, 19:00

Hi,
my diesel rev counter has developed a habit of swinging quite wildly when the engine revs change significantly (during gear changes, etc). I am...

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Last post by syncroandy
27 Apr 2016, 20:30
Battery power

Last post by California Dreamin « 27 Apr 2016, 11:33
Replies: 3
by pan-al » 06 Apr 2016, 20:36

I have a 12v motorbike battery 6ah..how long will it power a 12v led 20 ma need to know ..thanks

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27 Apr 2016, 11:33

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