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Starter motor solenoid cable size?

Last post by mbcamper « 14 Apr 2016, 21:40
Replies: 4
by flayer » 13 Apr 2016, 17:50

Hey all,

2.1 wasser

Starting issues have been narrowed down to (i think) damaged cable between starter solenoid and ignition (small voltage...

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Last post by mbcamper
14 Apr 2016, 21:40
Alarm

Last post by marlinowner « 14 Apr 2016, 19:00
Replies: 8
by Neptune » 03 Apr 2016, 10:51

I recently bought a t25 on close inspection I found a V.A.G. alarm fitted next to the radiator. Tracing the wires, they all went to the fuse box...

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Last post by marlinowner
14 Apr 2016, 19:00
Cigar lighter problem

Last post by tonytech « 14 Apr 2016, 09:18
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by eddioke » 13 Apr 2016, 18:34

I bought a dash cam but I have a problem, my cigar lighter is always live irrelivent as to the ignition being on or off I need to wire it so it's...

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Last post by tonytech
14 Apr 2016, 09:18
Solar Advice

Last post by Ant-t « 13 Apr 2016, 07:19
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by Ant-t » 06 Apr 2016, 10:06
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I have a solar panel that came with my van which I'd like to use to trickle charge my leisure battery when not on hookup. The panel is outputting a...
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Last post by Ant-t
13 Apr 2016, 07:19
Submersible pump

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Apr 2016, 20:21
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by west_is_best_89 » 12 Apr 2016, 17:29

Hi all,

Has anyone had to change the submersible pump that connect the tank to the sink? Could really. Do with some pointers.

Happy Dubbing,

L

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Last post by kevtherev
12 Apr 2016, 20:21
Newbie with no indicators and no dash lights

Last post by marlinowner « 12 Apr 2016, 11:23
Replies: 5
by knock1204 » 07 Apr 2016, 14:21

Hello all,

I've only joined today and have done my best to find some threads on my problems so forgive me if these are old and often discussed...

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Last post by marlinowner
12 Apr 2016, 11:23
Tell tale lights .

Last post by CovKid « 09 Apr 2016, 12:33
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by dogbreath100 » 29 Sep 2015, 16:49

Hi , I hope someone can shed some light on this , litterly.
All my tell tale lights are not working.
Oil light, indicator, glow plug and hi beam all...

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Last post by CovKid
09 Apr 2016, 12:33
Main beam won't stay on

Last post by mrbodly « 09 Apr 2016, 12:10
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by mrbodly » 05 Apr 2016, 18:59

Hi all

I have an 82 2l Aircooled van.

When I pull the stalk for main beam it will flash but won't stay on.

I can hear the relay clicking, not sure...

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Last post by mrbodly
09 Apr 2016, 12:10
Where's my W connection alternator help !

Last post by sternal « 08 Apr 2016, 11:47
Replies: 28
by sternal » 06 Apr 2016, 19:21
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Hello all !

Thinking of fitting a rev counter which which has to be connected to the W connection on the alternator, having had a look at the back...
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Last post by sternal
08 Apr 2016, 11:47
Good tips on soldering irons

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 07 Apr 2016, 20:12
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by CovKid » 26 Mar 2016, 08:57
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Another from Big Clive on the cost and functionality of cheaper soldering irons, as well as HOW to solder properly:

onclick=...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
07 Apr 2016, 20:12
Strip light replacement

Last post by petethefeet « 07 Apr 2016, 18:21
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by MagicWagon » 27 Jan 2016, 05:22
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I want to replace my old fluorescent lights which are have cracked discoloured covers. I was thinking I would go for LED, but it seems a minefield...
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Last post by petethefeet
07 Apr 2016, 18:21
Leisure battery OK?

Last post by LSW41N « 06 Apr 2016, 08:00
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by LSW41N » 05 Apr 2016, 22:49

Just bought a new 100ah leisure battery for my Autosleeper, so that I can fire up the propex on cold nights. I gave the battery a really good charge...

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Last post by LSW41N
06 Apr 2016, 08:00
Charging aux battery when on hook up

Last post by ghost123uk « 05 Apr 2016, 21:24
Replies: 6
by IndigoSteve » 03 Apr 2016, 11:17

On advise I'm starting another thread for this question.

I have a t25 westfalia club joker. It has a westfalia charger under the bench seat and I...

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Last post by ghost123uk
05 Apr 2016, 21:24
Inner lamp Halo LED Mod

Last post by CovKid « 05 Apr 2016, 05:59
Replies: 15
by bmouthboyo » 01 Apr 2016, 05:53
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Hi Guys,

I could have sworn I saw a link or pics somewhere here of someone who added LEDS's around the edge of their inner head lamps that came on...
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Last post by CovKid
05 Apr 2016, 05:59
Thermostat stuck open?!

Last post by 300CE « 04 Apr 2016, 18:47
Replies: 13
by 300CE » 03 Apr 2016, 15:53

Hi All!

My temp needle usually sits dead centre when up to temp, however, after a long run today it is currently sitting just after the white marker...

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Last post by 300CE
04 Apr 2016, 18:47
JX Auxiliary Water Pump - Info Requested

Last post by Mark S « 03 Apr 2016, 16:46

by Mark S » 03 Apr 2016, 16:46

Hi there, can anyone help me with details of the set-up for the auxiliary water pump used on the JX (1.9 TD) etc? I am looking to fit one to my AAZ....

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Last post by Mark S
03 Apr 2016, 16:46
Power management system requied

Last post by bigherb « 03 Apr 2016, 16:21
Replies: 16
by IndigoSteve » 31 Mar 2016, 23:07
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I was fixing something the other day and had the front seat off to check the connections to the leisure battery. It's was like spaghetti junction...
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Last post by bigherb
03 Apr 2016, 16:21
Temp light flashing And needle shoots to top.

Last post by stevelane « 03 Apr 2016, 16:11
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by stevelane » 02 Apr 2016, 18:31

The above could make sense if I was on the motorway but I have literally only just started the van when the above happens

Any suggestions?

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Last post by stevelane
03 Apr 2016, 16:11
Wiring-in AAZ Cold-start solenoid

Last post by Mark S « 05 Apr 2016, 07:56
Replies: 7
by Mark S » 02 Apr 2016, 08:55

Hi there, in 2003 I fitted an AAZ (1.9 TD) in place of a CS lump. The latter had a manual cold-start cable activated by a lever under the dash, which...

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Last post by Mark S
05 Apr 2016, 07:56
750mA monitor for camper

Last post by CovKid « 02 Apr 2016, 19:29

by CovKid » 02 Apr 2016, 19:29

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

OK, bit of work involved but heck thats a low draw!

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Last post by CovKid
02 Apr 2016, 19:29
Battery Draining Issue

Last post by LeedsWelshExile « 02 Apr 2016, 09:14
Replies: 14
by LeedsWelshExile » 21 Mar 2016, 10:50

Hi,

I'm a newbie and this is my first post so apologies if it's one that's cropped up already. I've checked the archive but can't find a suitable...

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Last post by LeedsWelshExile
02 Apr 2016, 09:14
220 95watt 3way fridge heating element

Last post by dazzerT251900td « 01 Apr 2016, 20:06
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by dazzerT251900td » 01 Apr 2016, 16:44

Hi all

I have a 1983 volkswagon camper westfalia with the original 3 way fridge in. My 240volt element is faulty. I have seen the part on the...

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Last post by dazzerT251900td
01 Apr 2016, 20:06
AA battery charging via solar set up

Last post by carthago ian « 31 Mar 2016, 13:31
Replies: 5
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...

5 Replies

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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
Replies: 31
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
Replies: 9
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
Replies: 5
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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 5
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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 4
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 4
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
Replies: 5
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
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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
Replies: 20
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
Replies: 28
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
Replies: 2
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
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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
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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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13 Mar 2016, 21:12

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