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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...

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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,...

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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
Coil - does it matter

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Jan 2016, 20:26
Replies: 9
by Sir Brixalot » 21 Jan 2016, 19:46

The van became reluctant to start during the day. I took the king lead off the coil and the plastic shattered both ends so Ill change that. There is...

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Last post by kevtherev
24 Jan 2016, 20:26
Coil - + and - terminals?

Last post by CJH « 24 Jan 2016, 13:00
Replies: 3
by chriscburgess » 24 Jan 2016, 12:41

Hi,

How can i tell which is the positive and negative terminals on the coil please?

I am attempting to install a tacho and need to attach the green...

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Last post by CJH
24 Jan 2016, 13:00
Handbrake warning lamp

Last post by Delbertini « 21 Jan 2016, 20:40
Replies: 3
by Delbertini » 21 Jan 2016, 16:40

Can't get my handbrake warning light to work, have pulled the assembly from the dash pod and cleaned the contacts, tested the circuit where the bulb...

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Last post by Delbertini
21 Jan 2016, 20:40
voltage drop

Last post by ZsZ « 21 Jan 2016, 17:08
Replies: 31
by ZsZ » 30 Dec 2015, 20:02
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Hi All!

I am hunting for a gremlin that blew my alternators voltage regulator which blew my battery.

First I had 17V charge that boiled my...
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Last post by ZsZ
21 Jan 2016, 17:08
Trying to understand my split charging system

Last post by Smiffo « 21 Jan 2016, 11:41
Replies: 25
by MagicWagon » 17 Jan 2016, 20:20
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Hi.
I am new to the forum, having finally found myself a decent (I hope) T25 after a 2 year search. It's in good condition in the important places,...
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Last post by Smiffo
21 Jan 2016, 11:41
non vw, mains lecky

Last post by Plasticman « 19 Jan 2016, 22:03
Replies: 3
by Plasticman » 19 Jan 2016, 20:21

any sparkies out there can help. i have aquired a 6Kw genny and this item is not working

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can i...

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Last post by Plasticman
19 Jan 2016, 22:03
Battery drain....?

Last post by bootie3367 « 19 Jan 2016, 18:31
Replies: 35
by keith » 02 Jan 2016, 23:01
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Hi

Is 0.2 amps ....which i believe to be 200 milliamps excessive when measured from a disconnected earth terminal strap and the earth battery...
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Last post by bootie3367
19 Jan 2016, 18:31
Alternator Charging worries !

Last post by willpom « 18 Jan 2016, 18:51
Replies: 14
by Marcsnapon » 10 Dec 2015, 20:39

I'm slightly concerned that my T25 (1985 petrol) may not be charging correctly ?
I use my van daily for work and whilst it never fails to start the...

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Last post by willpom
18 Jan 2016, 18:51
Wipers and washers not working

Last post by CovKid « 16 Jan 2016, 20:47
Replies: 9
by voodoopenguin » 16 Jan 2016, 12:39

Both decided to stop working the other day but fortunately it wasn't raining. Today I thought I had better check it out and first looked at the...

9 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
16 Jan 2016, 20:47
quick dash cam q

Last post by itchyfeet « 13 Jan 2016, 19:28
Replies: 11
by itchyfeet » 07 Jan 2016, 19:47

I have a simple cam but got rear ended recently in the car ( write off lots of my time wasted), no arguments but I now want a dual camera one incase...

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Last post by itchyfeet
13 Jan 2016, 19:28
Starter motor loose connection

Last post by Emma&Al « 13 Jan 2016, 19:07
Replies: 40
by Emma&Al » 11 Nov 2015, 10:42
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Hello,
I went to collect my van at the garage today, after having a fuel leak identified and fixed.
I cycled 40 minutes to get there to then be told...
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Last post by Emma&Al
13 Jan 2016, 19:07
Auto electrcian NW recommended

Last post by jrt « 10 Jan 2016, 14:46

by jrt » 10 Jan 2016, 14:46

Just a note to mention onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; 07426885507 who came out to a work colleagues camper the other day to sort out...

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10 Jan 2016, 14:46

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