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AA battery charging via solar set up

Last post by carthago ian « 31 Mar 2016, 13:31
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by carthago ian » 30 Mar 2016, 09:48

Hi all , I'm looking for a way to charge AA rechargeable batteries using my solar set up . I have a 130w flexi panel charging 2 Bosch L5 90ah...

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Last post by carthago ian
31 Mar 2016, 13:31
blower seized

Last post by CovKid « 29 Mar 2016, 14:32
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by stephen t25 » 30 Dec 2015, 19:27
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Hi all, i know the dash has to come out this summer but i have a distant memory of a temporary fix where you drill a hole and lube up the bearings on...
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Last post by CovKid
29 Mar 2016, 14:32
Blue ribbon - calling CovKid.!!

Last post by CovKid « 28 Mar 2016, 17:42
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by Smiffo » 15 Mar 2016, 14:28

Afternoon all.

This thread is for all to contribute if you want - no-one is excluded - although I have one question I know Ralph will be able to...

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Last post by CovKid
28 Mar 2016, 17:42
12v off-grid users - avoiding the amp eaters

Last post by ghost123uk « 28 Mar 2016, 09:36
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by CovKid » 27 Mar 2016, 11:01

Mentioned this in another post but if like me you rarely use hookup, 12v accessories need to be low-consumption or at least very efficient. I can't...

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Last post by ghost123uk
28 Mar 2016, 09:36
Water tank cap

Last post by silverbullet « 28 Mar 2016, 07:26
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by thefacepainter » 28 Mar 2016, 05:21

Hi. Please, how do I undo the water cap in the engine. It has wires on it that tangle round. Thank you. X

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Last post by silverbullet
28 Mar 2016, 07:26
alternater wires attachment help please

Last post by CovKid « 27 Mar 2016, 14:55
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by sixsprings » 25 Mar 2016, 20:50

so i took off the old, broken alternator off my 87 1.6TD. stupidly i didn't note which wire went where. :oops:

however, two of them have 8mm holes...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Mar 2016, 14:55
Flashing temp light

Last post by IndigoSteve « 27 Mar 2016, 08:14
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by IndigoSteve » 26 Mar 2016, 21:37

Haven't driven the van all winter so after a battery change I took her for a quick spin (1984 1.9 petrol club joker) and noticed the water temp...

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Last post by IndigoSteve
27 Mar 2016, 08:14
Power dips when turn lights on

Last post by ghost123uk « 25 Mar 2016, 07:38
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by crazymilk » 24 Mar 2016, 10:23

Is it normal that when you switch the headlights on there is a momentarily big dip in the rest of the electrics power?

I know there will be some...

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Last post by ghost123uk
25 Mar 2016, 07:38
1.6D glow plugs relay?

Last post by ilMamo « 24 Mar 2016, 06:41
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by ilMamo » 23 Mar 2016, 16:42

Hello from Italy and sorry for my poor English!

Last year my 1981 1.6 diesel westfalia died on the highway. I think it was the relay in the engine...

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Last post by ilMamo
24 Mar 2016, 06:41
power lead removal help

Last post by chewbacca « 23 Mar 2016, 18:18
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by chewbacca » 22 Mar 2016, 22:22

Hey guys, just wanted to check something...

I've just run a new lead from under the drivers seat to the dash fuse box. (Everything is being...

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Last post by chewbacca
23 Mar 2016, 18:18
075 battery with reverse terminals

Last post by bigherb « 22 Mar 2016, 20:41
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by bigladwigan » 22 Mar 2016, 10:04

Hi, I'm really struggling to find a new battery for the van that has reverse terminal layout. Does anyone have a good supplier I can go to?

Thanks...

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Last post by bigherb
22 Mar 2016, 20:41
Headlight Flash Light

Last post by Tobias13 « 22 Mar 2016, 07:50
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by Tobias13 » 14 Mar 2016, 15:57
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Hey all,

So some time ago the back light on the instrument panel (blue light) when on full beam stopped working, along with being able to use the...
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Last post by Tobias13
22 Mar 2016, 07:50
Speakers

Last post by what2do « 21 Mar 2016, 09:18
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by what2do » 20 Mar 2016, 13:41

I'm after some speakers to enable me to listen to the radio, r4 and r2 which is a lot of spoken word. I've got a full bulkhead which keeps the noise...

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Last post by what2do
21 Mar 2016, 09:18
Handbrake warning light?

Last post by marlinowner « 20 Mar 2016, 19:35
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by DLT » 19 Mar 2016, 18:53

Hello, I have a bit of a puzzle while fitting fog lights I discovered a loose wire behind the fuse box, with a connector that would appear to fit on...

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Last post by marlinowner
20 Mar 2016, 19:35
Lame question sorry

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 19 Mar 2016, 21:36
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by kit » 19 Mar 2016, 14:53

I can't find in wiki if the horn has a separate fuse, mine has gone from intermitant to nothing and there doesn't appear to be any power going into...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
19 Mar 2016, 21:36
Lost in Bentley - help!

Last post by what2do « 18 Mar 2016, 21:45
Replies: 12
by what2do » 17 Mar 2016, 20:52

I'm not known for my 12 v electrical skills but I'd thought I'd have a bash at wiring up my electric mirrors on the van. I made things easier for...

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Last post by what2do
18 Mar 2016, 21:45
Intercooler fan

Last post by lloydy « 18 Mar 2016, 13:06
Replies: 4
by Cambridgejohn » 23 Sep 2015, 23:55

Hi All - can anyone help with instructions on how to wire up an intercooler fan please? I have a 1.9 mk3 tdi golf engine circa 1996 and had an...

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Last post by lloydy
18 Mar 2016, 13:06
Rev counter question

Last post by Ant-t « 18 Mar 2016, 11:14
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by Ant-t » 17 Mar 2016, 10:28

Just found this, it seems cheap but is it any good?

Its for a petrol 1.9 wbx

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Last post by Ant-t
18 Mar 2016, 11:14
Moving battery to front - cable size help

Last post by California Dreamin « 17 Mar 2016, 21:38
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by dcfb77 » 10 Mar 2016, 13:11
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I'm moving battery from engine bay to front seats.

What size cable should I be using. I've got some 25mm which is rated at 170 amps available...
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Last post by California Dreamin
17 Mar 2016, 21:38
Intrument illumination

Last post by MagicWagon « 17 Mar 2016, 20:57
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by MagicWagon » 13 Mar 2016, 13:19
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1981 Autosleeper - Should it have any illumination to the dials ? I only have a speedo and a fuel gauge anyway, but it's quite disconcerting to not...
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Last post by MagicWagon
17 Mar 2016, 20:57
instrument temp dial in the red

Last post by colincolin64 « 17 Mar 2016, 20:41
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by colincolin64 » 09 Mar 2016, 17:31
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Hi there can anyone help please
I have a 1984 t25 water-cooled
The temp gauge is saying I am in the red it is right over and I have bleed the system...
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Last post by colincolin64
17 Mar 2016, 20:41
Fuel injection pump

Last post by Winnie Bagel « 17 Mar 2016, 19:19
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by Winnie Bagel » 12 Feb 2016, 19:54

Hi
I have a 1988 2.1 DJ fuel injection.
Started it about a month ago no problem but tried this week and the fuel pump appears to be dead. (Usually...

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Last post by Winnie Bagel
17 Mar 2016, 19:19
Terrible radio reception.

Last post by ghost123uk « 17 Mar 2016, 10:08
Replies: 10
by MagicWagon » 11 Mar 2016, 08:48

I just fitted a new radio/CD player but the reception is awful. I only get one FM channel and a couple of really hissy am channels. Reception locally...

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Last post by ghost123uk
17 Mar 2016, 10:08
2 Way Autosleeper Trooper Fridge - 240v??

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Mar 2016, 09:57
Replies: 9
by bmouthboyo » 15 Mar 2016, 06:20

Hi Guys,

I think my fridge is a 2 way (Gas and 12v DC) fridge:

(sorry I am not in country to check)

It ran fine when driving but obviously not...

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Last post by kevtherev
17 Mar 2016, 09:57
Leisure battery fitting

Last post by CovKid « 16 Mar 2016, 13:34
Replies: 9
by Tartanclaret » 10 Mar 2016, 08:15

Any recommendations as to where I can get a leisure battery fitted as I am a complete novice electrically. Nottingham area best but can travel

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Last post by CovKid
16 Mar 2016, 13:34
Intermittent wipers

Last post by crazyhorse « 15 Mar 2016, 17:59
Replies: 11
by crazyhorse » 14 Mar 2016, 18:07

Hi all,

Opinions please.

Followed the wiki on how to do this. Got the the white stopper off steering column. Wiper control moves down. Ordered fuse...

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Last post by crazyhorse
15 Mar 2016, 17:59
heated rear screem

Last post by Ray « 14 Mar 2016, 15:32
Replies: 2
by Ray » 13 Mar 2016, 17:29

I have a heated rear screen in the shed that I purchased a few years ago and as I am going change the rear screen seal I thought I may change to this...

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Last post by Ray
14 Mar 2016, 15:32
Interesting IR cut problem

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 13 Mar 2016, 21:12

by Oldiebut goodie » 13 Mar 2016, 21:12

If you are having trouble with the IR cut on a CCTV camera I have found one cause -

The unit is less than 3cm long so you need a good lens and...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
13 Mar 2016, 21:12
Bypassing the cooling fan

Last post by tobydog « 12 Mar 2016, 21:48
Replies: 9
by JerryMaidstone » 06 Mar 2016, 19:28

Hi all. I have a 1984 1900cc water cooled T25. When stuck in traffic the fan comes on but not before the engine has got very hot. My cure, would be...

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Last post by tobydog
12 Mar 2016, 21:48
replace blue main bean tell tale light

Last post by organicmatter « 12 Mar 2016, 13:09
Replies: 21
by organicmatter » 12 Nov 2015, 15:25
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Can any one advise if this is the sort of thing I need to replace the led for the main beams

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I know...
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Last post by organicmatter
12 Mar 2016, 13:09
Extra connection on rear of speedo?

Last post by Smiffo « 12 Mar 2016, 00:06
Replies: 15
by Smiffo » 11 Mar 2016, 21:00
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Evening all.

This is a strange question, but thought I would throw it out there.
Changing the blue ribbon out on the back of my clocks today, and...
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Last post by Smiffo
12 Mar 2016, 00:06
Couple of coolant electrical faults

Last post by aerovolito « 11 Mar 2016, 19:11
Replies: 8
by zak » 08 Mar 2016, 12:51

Hi,

Vans sat for a while and back on it but I'm struggling with a couple of faults relating to cooling. Can you help pls?
First

is flashing red...

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Last post by aerovolito
11 Mar 2016, 19:11
sourcing qood quality connectors etc

Last post by irishkeet « 11 Mar 2016, 16:19
Replies: 49
by wolfbus.uk » 06 Mar 2016, 19:14
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hi I am just doing the camper electrics on my camper. Have ordered a few bits and pieces, switches, wire, spade connectors from 12v planet. But my...
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Last post by irishkeet
11 Mar 2016, 16:19
Blower fan noise

Last post by CovKid « 10 Mar 2016, 22:58
Replies: 20
by seanmc1970a » 04 Mar 2016, 17:21
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Is there an easy way to fix this before I start taking the whole dash out?
High pitched whining squeal has developed over the winter and yesterday I...
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Last post by CovKid
10 Mar 2016, 22:58
Engine wires identification help please

Last post by seanmc1970a « 10 Mar 2016, 19:27
Replies: 25
by chewbacca » 22 Jan 2015, 23:25
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Hi guys

There's a loom comes out straight in the middle of the engine at the top.
There's a wire I've terminated to the temp sender, but I can't see...
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Last post by seanmc1970a
10 Mar 2016, 19:27
VW T25 - Ticking noise beneath instrument panel.

Last post by Liz_limpet « 10 Mar 2016, 13:18

by Liz_limpet » 10 Mar 2016, 13:18

Hi All,

I have recently bought a 1987 VW T25.

The blower motor was not working so I removed the dashboard etc. and replaced the blower motor....

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Last post by Liz_limpet
10 Mar 2016, 13:18
Correct Installation of Sterling AB12160 Alt?Battery Charger

Last post by wolfbus.uk « 10 Mar 2016, 12:02

by wolfbus.uk » 10 Mar 2016, 12:02

in the next few weeks hope to have installed the basic leisure electrics in the van, so now souring any parts am going to need.
Had planned to have...

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Last post by wolfbus.uk
10 Mar 2016, 12:02
LHD square headlight lense

Last post by Big Boris « 09 Mar 2016, 22:18
Replies: 4
by Big Boris » 09 Mar 2016, 21:28

HI all ,does anyone know where i can get a LHD drivers side inner headlight lens please,or do they still make them ?

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Last post by Big Boris
09 Mar 2016, 22:18
How to replace alarm siren

Last post by Mocki « 09 Mar 2016, 16:37
Replies: 1
by chriscburgess » 09 Mar 2016, 16:13

OK I know someone is going to tell me not to discuss my alarm system here but I have little choice as I need some info.

I have a Clifford where the...

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Last post by Mocki
09 Mar 2016, 16:37
Voltage across grounds

Last post by danmetallic « 09 Mar 2016, 13:23
Replies: 3
by danmetallic » 08 Mar 2016, 12:31

When cranking I'm reading 0.6v between the ground on the engine block and my battery ground. Acceptable, or a tad too high?

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Last post by danmetallic
09 Mar 2016, 13:23
Next project - colour changing dash

Last post by CovKid « 08 Mar 2016, 19:41
Replies: 7
by CovKid » 07 Mar 2016, 23:37

Ordered some of these. I haven't decided whether to just settle for a rotary control or something more sophisticated, but I like the idea of being...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Mar 2016, 19:41
Temperature guage flashing

Last post by jokeruk « 08 Mar 2016, 14:44
Replies: 4
by eddioke » 08 Mar 2016, 10:33

Probably already asked, I'm probably also asking in the wrong place too! But my excuse is I have just flew back from malaga airport then travelled...

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Last post by jokeruk
08 Mar 2016, 14:44
Solar panel not recognised

Last post by Millierman « 08 Mar 2016, 08:48
Replies: 4
by Millierman » 07 Mar 2016, 09:09

Advice please, I have a 100 watt solar fitted to the high top, which has been stood over the winter months. When I've come to start the van, the...

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Last post by Millierman
08 Mar 2016, 08:48
red/black starter solenoid wire on subaru conversion

Last post by mshaw1980 « 07 Mar 2016, 22:25
Replies: 1
by mshaw1980 » 07 Mar 2016, 13:53

Hi everyone

Am I right in assuming that the above wire is surplus to requirements in my rjes loom subaru conversion? There is the yellow wire in the...

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Last post by mshaw1980
07 Mar 2016, 22:25
Toad immobiliser and alarm

Last post by printmonkey « 06 Mar 2016, 20:59
Replies: 11
by stevelane » 05 Mar 2016, 20:55

Aaaarrrgghhh!!

Only had my van a couple of days and it has an immobiliser which I think has armed and I cant get it off.

Each time I get in I have...

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Last post by printmonkey
06 Mar 2016, 20:59
Blow heater in t25

Last post by Tartanclaret « 06 Mar 2016, 18:36
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by Tartanclaret » 06 Mar 2016, 17:27

Hi, just bought a nice tin top camper. It has a blow heater under rear seat that runs when engine running and when normal heater is turned on. Can't...

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Last post by Tartanclaret
06 Mar 2016, 18:36
12 V LED lights from IKEA

Last post by CovKid « 06 Mar 2016, 00:18
Replies: 16
by Ronan1981 » 26 Feb 2016, 19:09
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I was looking at LED lighting for my van in a few places and they are so expensive! (like 27 euro for just one light) Then I was in IKEA the other...
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Last post by CovKid
06 Mar 2016, 00:18
Temp Gauge goes straight to hot when ignition turned on

Last post by Malminor « 05 Mar 2016, 19:48
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by Malminor » 14 Jan 2016, 19:45

Hello, Newbie first post .
My 1.9 petrol auto 1983 temp gauge goes straight to hot with the flashing light as soon as the ignition is turned on from...

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Last post by Malminor
05 Mar 2016, 19:48
Changing ignition switch

Last post by California Dreamin « 04 Mar 2016, 18:22
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by Ant-t » 24 Feb 2016, 12:45

Just following on from Sunray's electrics thread, I want to replace my ignition switch. I've removed the plastic steering column shrouds but the unit...

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Last post by California Dreamin
04 Mar 2016, 18:22
Sterling Analogue VSR

Last post by Tobias13 « 03 Mar 2016, 15:47
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by Tobias13 » 02 Mar 2016, 07:50

Morn all, how do??

So I have been given an analogue VSR ( onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;), which connects direct to vehicle battery...

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Last post by Tobias13
03 Mar 2016, 15:47

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