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Radio and brakes!

Last post by Mocki « 28 Feb 2016, 13:44
Replies: 12
by King Kenny » 26 Oct 2015, 20:36

Hi, can anyone shed some light on my little problem? The act of braking interferes with the radio. It's like a static noise drowning out any...

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Last post by Mocki
28 Feb 2016, 13:44
Just the selonoid?

Last post by paperhouselad « 27 Feb 2016, 21:20
Replies: 7
by eddioke » 25 Feb 2016, 18:20

Yesterday, garage forecourt, switch ignition on, turn to starter. Nothing, lucky there's the smallest slope realised handbrake rolls slowly away...

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Last post by paperhouselad
27 Feb 2016, 21:20
Brake lights staying on again.

Last post by horizontal kipper « 27 Feb 2016, 17:28
Replies: 1
by horizontal kipper » 27 Feb 2016, 15:51

OK this is bugging me now. Changed both brake light switches on the master cylinder, brake lights still stay on when ignition is off. Now this is the...

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Last post by horizontal kipper
27 Feb 2016, 17:28
Replacing Aerial

Last post by nobbyfox « 26 Feb 2016, 14:35
Replies: 3
by nobbyfox » 24 Feb 2016, 17:55

Evening ,
I need to replace the aerial on my Westy (mounted just to the left of the windscreen)
I can see the aerial lead disappearing in front of...

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Last post by nobbyfox
26 Feb 2016, 14:35
MOT failure headlamp

Last post by chris7ian « 26 Feb 2016, 11:58
Replies: 12
by burnzdog » 24 Feb 2016, 23:14

Hi all,

Few things left to get through MOT, one annoying thing is the headlamp position driver side. MOT guy keeps banging on about the side lamp...

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Last post by chris7ian
26 Feb 2016, 11:58
Rear interior light running off starter battery?!

Last post by Smiffo « 25 Feb 2016, 19:21
Replies: 6
by crookedmouth123 » 25 Feb 2016, 14:29

My rear interior light usually runs off my leisure battery, now I noticed it turns on when my leisure battery is disconnected, I had it in for a...

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Last post by Smiffo
25 Feb 2016, 19:21
Wiring in Behind Cigarette Lighter

Last post by 16vMatt « 25 Feb 2016, 09:43
Replies: 2
by 16vMatt » 25 Feb 2016, 06:46

Morning all, I recently purchased some interiors lights for pick ups footwell just some led light strips. They came with a plug for the cigarette...

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Last post by 16vMatt
25 Feb 2016, 09:43
Whole van dies then comes back to life.

Last post by Bubble Meister « 24 Feb 2016, 08:13
Replies: 17
by Sunray » 13 Feb 2016, 07:26
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I was driving to the MOT and the van died. All off in a heart beat. Sitting at lights.

So, thinking it was a short pulled the battery terminal off,...
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Last post by Bubble Meister
24 Feb 2016, 08:13
Wiring Guage help

Last post by crazymilk « 22 Feb 2016, 14:59
Replies: 4
by crazymilk » 22 Feb 2016, 11:49

Hi there
I have just installed a new Prosport 52mm Tacho and Oil Pressure gauge in to my VW T25 1.9DG tintop and all wired in and working fine....

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Last post by crazymilk
22 Feb 2016, 14:59
Brake lights staying on with smell of burning!!!

Last post by horizontal kipper « 20 Feb 2016, 19:29
Replies: 7
by horizontal kipper » 14 Feb 2016, 18:10

Just pulled up on drive got out van and wife says you forgot to turn lights off. Brake lights were on, pressed pedal down and they went out then came...

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Last post by horizontal kipper
20 Feb 2016, 19:29
PDM60 power distribution module

Last post by greasemonkey « 20 Feb 2016, 16:26
Replies: 11
by scottbott » 19 Feb 2016, 23:10

Just been looking in a bike magazine and saw an article about this,seems a good idea,anyone got one or tried something similar??
PDM60 Power...

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Last post by greasemonkey
20 Feb 2016, 16:26
New dash display!

Last post by nicq « 18 Feb 2016, 14:47
Replies: 4
by Jimmy659 » 18 Feb 2016, 10:32

Hi,

Just bought a second hand dash display (eBay) for my 89 Autohomes Komet as mine was in a sorry state.

The one I received has 147,000 miles on...

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Last post by nicq
18 Feb 2016, 14:47
Battery chargers

Last post by Mocki « 18 Feb 2016, 08:38
Replies: 8
by Pummer67 » 15 Feb 2016, 19:56

I'm slowly going through my 79 t25 westy and when I bought it I noticed the battery charger was unplugged under the bench seat. So I plugged it back...

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Last post by Mocki
18 Feb 2016, 08:38
Battery/electrical stuff

Last post by ghost123uk « 18 Feb 2016, 08:16
Replies: 15
by skdub » 14 Feb 2016, 13:13
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Hi there, I have a t25 petrol westie california ... Been looking on forums for an answer with regard to batteries ..

I have been running with 2...
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Last post by ghost123uk
18 Feb 2016, 08:16
Rev Counter Wiring Help

Last post by CovKid « 17 Feb 2016, 17:08
Replies: 35
by crazymilk » 01 Feb 2016, 13:26
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Hi
I have just purchased a new dash mounted rev counter for my van.

I need some help with the wiring. I need to connect a feed from the ignition to...
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Last post by CovKid
17 Feb 2016, 17:08
Split Charge on Subaru Conversion

Last post by crazymilk « 16 Feb 2016, 13:01
Replies: 11
by crazymilk » 11 Feb 2016, 12:45

Hi there
I am looking for some guidance on fitting a split charge set up on my Subaru powered van.

Nothing major, just for powering the stereo and a...

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Last post by crazymilk
16 Feb 2016, 13:01
Megger testing [pat testing]

Last post by dave friday « 15 Feb 2016, 21:42
Replies: 21
by dave friday » 18 Nov 2015, 01:13
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Morning all,i/we have a problem with the RCCB tripping at odd times..anyone know what the procedure is for testing domestic appliances?
Ta.
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Last post by dave friday
15 Feb 2016, 21:42
Diesel clocks

Last post by Drawl21 « 14 Feb 2016, 15:56

by Drawl21 » 14 Feb 2016, 15:56

Hi all,The ribbon on my late diesel clocks,i think only on the 3 illumination lights on top has burned out,anyway i had them rewired and everything...

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Last post by Drawl21
14 Feb 2016, 15:56
Can i fit these?

Last post by bootie3367 « 12 Feb 2016, 10:40
Replies: 20
by Smosh » 04 Dec 2014, 17:07
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This is my van.

Can I fit these?

thanks! :ok

Josh
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Last post by bootie3367
12 Feb 2016, 10:40
coolant led

Last post by ghost123uk « 11 Feb 2016, 10:07
Replies: 8
by daniel3933 » 06 Feb 2016, 16:52

hi all again ,it seems my coolant led had stopped working but temperature gauge is working ok ,any ideas would be very helpfull thanks in advance...

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Last post by ghost123uk
11 Feb 2016, 10:07
Propex thermostat - funky one

Last post by CovKid « 10 Feb 2016, 16:54

by CovKid » 10 Feb 2016, 16:54

I like this :) Under a fiver too. Think I'll buy one just to play with.....

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Might work with the...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Feb 2016, 16:54
Rear number plate lights not working

Last post by Stitch2015 « 10 Feb 2016, 12:01
Replies: 8
by Stitch2015 » 02 Feb 2016, 09:22

Hi all,

my rear number plate lights on my Doka are not working, i have checked the bulbs and they are all good. i checked the fuse and it has...

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Last post by Stitch2015
10 Feb 2016, 12:01
Original 12v socket wiring question

Last post by rockthebus « 09 Feb 2016, 20:14
Replies: 11
by themattsteele » 06 Feb 2016, 13:36

I've always had a weird smaller socket where the usual 12volt goes on the dash on my Westy. German I think.

Just got around to taking it out to...

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Last post by rockthebus
09 Feb 2016, 20:14
WANTED - Auto Electrition

Last post by Porkscratching « 09 Feb 2016, 17:31

by Porkscratching » 09 Feb 2016, 17:31

Hi all, I'm looking for an auto-spark or someone competent with vehicle electrics preferably north Warwickshire / West Mids area (Kingsbury).

The...

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Last post by Porkscratching
09 Feb 2016, 17:31
Tv in bus

Last post by lefty67 « 09 Feb 2016, 10:31
Replies: 9
by porthyt » 08 Feb 2016, 17:45

Hey,

So I have a small tv DVD that I no longer use. I want to use it in the bus but it is a normal household tele. The wire doesn't have a...

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Last post by lefty67
09 Feb 2016, 10:31
brake light failure

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Feb 2016, 20:09
Replies: 4
by jonnyscoot1 » 04 Feb 2016, 17:20

anyone got any ideas why the brake lights have both suddenly failed , bulbs ok . is there a fuse maybe or a wire that tends to go perhaps ? thanks...

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Feb 2016, 20:09
T25 1.9 blower fan

Last post by CovKid « 08 Feb 2016, 06:48
Replies: 5
by 84t25shed » 07 Feb 2016, 10:56

Hi guys I've just got myself a 1.9 petrol t25 and seem to have an electrical issue regarding the heater fan. It doesn't work there is no power to the...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Feb 2016, 06:48
DJ engine loom queries

Last post by silverbullet « 05 Feb 2016, 20:30
Replies: 1
by silverbullet » 01 Feb 2016, 19:04

Had to post as part of an existing topic to get pictures hosted. Sorry for the inconvenience!
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Last post by silverbullet
05 Feb 2016, 20:30
Headlights turn off whilst driving

Last post by Emma&Al « 05 Feb 2016, 19:31
Replies: 3
by Emma&Al » 04 Feb 2016, 22:11

Drove the van tonight and realised that my headlights had gone off..switched them off and on again and they were fine.
But think they've done this...

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Last post by Emma&Al
05 Feb 2016, 19:31
12v fault finding

Last post by Ant-t « 05 Feb 2016, 16:37
Replies: 11
by Ant-t » 27 Jan 2016, 16:46

I need to do some fault finding on my 12v system, I've just replaced most of the interior lining and bought new spots and strip light for over the...

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Last post by Ant-t
05 Feb 2016, 16:37
rev counter

Last post by daniel3933 « 05 Feb 2016, 13:19
Replies: 6
by daniel3933 » 04 Feb 2016, 16:52

hi have early 1.9 wbx with original clocks , have fitted a original rev counter but no rpm signal ,it has green wire in dash plug ,is this wire not...

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Last post by daniel3933
05 Feb 2016, 13:19
DIY Solar Panel

Last post by CJH « 05 Feb 2016, 10:24
Replies: 10
by CJH » 02 Feb 2016, 17:43

Having joked with CovKid that making a solar panel to fit a space on top of his tintop was the sort of thing that he'd like to do, I realised that...

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Last post by CJH
05 Feb 2016, 10:24
Is this all I need? Leisure battery/split charge.

Last post by Emma&Al « 05 Feb 2016, 09:55
Replies: 19
by Emma&Al » 04 Feb 2016, 17:37
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Im going to fit a leisure battery to run lights, stereo and perhaps..i don't know, some other small item.

Is this what I need?
1. 110amp leisure...
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Last post by Emma&Al
05 Feb 2016, 09:55
Number Plate Light Holder

Last post by gary1998 « 03 Feb 2016, 22:36
Replies: 6
by 16vMatt » 29 Jan 2016, 18:30

Anyone know where I could find some new number plate bulb holders or alternatives my left ones buggered

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Last post by gary1998
03 Feb 2016, 22:36
Ignition amp testing

Last post by ajsimmo « 03 Feb 2016, 21:57
Replies: 22
by KittyCamper84 » 30 Aug 2014, 16:46
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hi, does anyone know if there is a way of testing the ignition amplifier? we are having issues with our van and nothing seems to make sense!! we have...
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Last post by ajsimmo
03 Feb 2016, 21:57
Bad earth?

Last post by lefty67 « 03 Feb 2016, 20:09
Replies: 4
by lefty67 » 14 Dec 2015, 21:02

Everything working fine except when I have the right indicator on and press the brake pedal it stops flashing, tell tale light on dash and exterior...

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Last post by lefty67
03 Feb 2016, 20:09
Temp gauge probs

Last post by monkeyboysee « 03 Feb 2016, 20:02

by monkeyboysee » 03 Feb 2016, 20:02

Strange one, when I got the van back from having a 1.9d 1y golf engine fitted, the temp needle never moved. I tried shorting the wires and the needle...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
03 Feb 2016, 20:02
Intelligent charger

Last post by Mocki « 01 Feb 2016, 10:55
Replies: 2
by pi quattro » 30 Jan 2016, 23:27

Hi

I want to fit a clever charger that will allow me to charge the leisure battery on hookup AND let me use it. My lights and stereo run of the...

2 Replies

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Last post by Mocki
01 Feb 2016, 10:55
Split charge not man enough

Last post by California Dreamin « 01 Feb 2016, 10:29
Replies: 14
by bradders89 » 30 Jan 2016, 09:47

I have a durite 140amp split charge relay in my van.
All that run off my leisure battery is my stereo with a sub and amp and a couple of led lights....

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Last post by California Dreamin
01 Feb 2016, 10:29
Indicator Buzzer Relay ?

Last post by CovKid « 30 Jan 2016, 23:42
Replies: 4
by Stefvan » 30 Jan 2016, 13:45

Hi
due to the position of my seat & steering wheel, the indicator bulbs are obscured by the wheel, any smart workaround, or a way to get the relay...

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Last post by CovKid
30 Jan 2016, 23:42
How not to do electrics

Last post by a1winchester « 29 Jan 2016, 16:37
Replies: 4
by BOXY » 27 Jan 2016, 21:46

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Last post by a1winchester
29 Jan 2016, 16:37
Aerial Location

Last post by CovKid « 27 Jan 2016, 23:22
Replies: 8
by AlandAnn » 25 Jan 2016, 21:41

I was having issues with a crap radio signal when I was in Glencoe last week, I know I shouldn't really expect a signal but needed footie updates,...

8 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
27 Jan 2016, 23:22
what size wire for a tacho?

Last post by CovKid « 26 Jan 2016, 20:22
Replies: 7
by chriscburgess » 25 Jan 2016, 21:08

16mm, 21mm or 30mm please?

Many thanks

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Last post by CovKid
26 Jan 2016, 20:22
temp gauge sender

Last post by onc onc « 25 Jan 2016, 20:52
Replies: 13
by onc onc » 22 Jan 2016, 19:55

Hi all. My temp gauge has stopped working. I have got another sender from Brickwerks but not sure I have got the correct one. Where is it located....

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Last post by onc onc
25 Jan 2016, 20:52
Best 12v on/off GSM

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Jan 2016, 20:38
Replies: 16
by kevtherev » 24 Jan 2016, 20:42
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I found this..
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It looks like it'll do the job of turning my webasto on and off
Anyone got other types...
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Last post by kevtherev
25 Jan 2016, 20:38
indicator headlamp hell

Last post by tee3peeo « 25 Jan 2016, 16:24
Replies: 5
by tee3peeo » 12 Dec 2015, 15:45

1985 1.9 DG 14 syncro

Help please - gone from mot pass 2 weeks ago to light switch hell.

With lights off, the indicators work properly.
With...

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Last post by tee3peeo
25 Jan 2016, 16:24
Dash Light Rewire

Last post by Drawl21 « 25 Jan 2016, 16:05
Replies: 7
by Drawl21 » 25 Jan 2016, 11:09

Hi all,i have a 1987 LHD 1.6dcs Doka,had it a couple of months,dash lights didnt work,upshot is ive just tried to replace with the white LED's,while...

7 Replies

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Last post by Drawl21
25 Jan 2016, 16:05
What is this wire please?

Last post by crazymilk « 25 Jan 2016, 13:59
Replies: 6
by crazymilk » 25 Jan 2016, 10:58

Have you any idea what this wire is coming from the original loom on the van, it is with the harness that comes in on the left of the engine bay...

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Last post by crazymilk
25 Jan 2016, 13:59
diesel alternator

Last post by Gkperformance « 25 Jan 2016, 11:40

by Gkperformance » 25 Jan 2016, 11:40

hi having belt wear problems belt a month
van was run 1.6 na now 1.6td
old alternator was 35amp well under powered for a camper
what have people...

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Last post by Gkperformance
25 Jan 2016, 11:40

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