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Headlight switch

Last post by jigs « 09 May 2024, 16:10
Replies: 14
by jigs » 30 Apr 2024, 19:19

My headlights have stopped working, didn't think it was a big deal, checked fuse, checked bulbs, and checked wiring all OK. So I turned my attention...

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Last post by jigs
09 May 2024, 16:10
alternator 1.6jx td

Last post by si&helen cali89 « 08 May 2024, 05:52
Replies: 9
by si&helen cali89 » 16 Apr 2024, 18:38

need a new alternator for a1.6 jx td westy cali does anybody no the best website to get one from

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Last post by si&helen cali89
08 May 2024, 05:52
Probably not right...

Last post by Jeff J « 08 May 2024, 05:03
Replies: 4
by Rubbersoul71 » 07 May 2024, 16:41

...but it seems that my ePAS is wired to the leisure battery.
I'm assuming that this is NOT the correct way to wire it up?

LB charge was dropping...

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Last post by Jeff J
08 May 2024, 05:03
is BBB kaput / How do I fit a Victron

Last post by cobblers « 23 Apr 2024, 13:37
Replies: 12
by Middle29 » 15 Apr 2024, 11:55

Hi all,

noticed nothing was charging on hookup this weekend. Figured out lights are not on leisure yet. I'm now wondering if it's been like this...

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Last post by cobblers
23 Apr 2024, 13:37
Battery for 1983 diesel

Last post by R0B « 21 Apr 2024, 12:41
Replies: 6
by John A » 20 Apr 2024, 15:03

Hello,
I need to replace the battery on my 1983 1.6 diesel transporter. All the battery sites say it is too old a vehicle to be able to advise and...

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Last post by R0B
21 Apr 2024, 12:41
Headlamp upgrade query - ensuring main beam dash light.

Last post by PetenAli « 20 Apr 2024, 07:23
Replies: 5
by PetenAli » 18 Apr 2024, 10:06

I'm just about to do the wiring / relay upgrade so that we have decent headlights at last before we set of for Shetland next week. There's lots of...

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Last post by PetenAli
20 Apr 2024, 07:23
Anyone have a picture of this (license plate light wiring)

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 19 Apr 2024, 16:42

by The Hairy Camper » 19 Apr 2024, 16:42

My license plate lights and wiring were a mess, so I've recently installed replacements and tried to tidy the area up.

I've now managed to get the...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
19 Apr 2024, 16:42
Which Dissy do I need?

Last post by Boneyt25 « 18 Apr 2024, 19:43
Replies: 11
by sump » 16 May 2023, 19:19

Hi all, Some of you will know by now from my previous questions that I've just fitted a latter type DG 1,9 into my tin top.
Not without a few...

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Last post by Boneyt25
18 Apr 2024, 19:43
Distributor Identification 'AZ20J'

Last post by Boneyt25 « 18 Apr 2024, 19:06
Replies: 24
by AdamKeelan » 01 Feb 2023, 13:13
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Hi there - wonder if anyone could help me identify the manufacturer of my distributor body which is a non standard contact driven (ie non...
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Last post by Boneyt25
18 Apr 2024, 19:06
Cutting out problem.

Last post by Raido « 17 Apr 2024, 06:45
Replies: 3
by Raido » 16 Apr 2024, 12:17

Hi, just taken my 1987, 1900 petrol for a run and although it starts first time and tick over is fine. Problem is it cuts out once on the road. It...

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Last post by Raido
17 Apr 2024, 06:45
Coolant level sensor connector

Last post by nicktennear « 14 Apr 2024, 15:53
Replies: 3
by nicktennear » 14 Apr 2024, 12:02

Sure this has been asked before but any idea of where I can get the above connector for the coolant level wiring? Currently using two sleeved spade...

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Last post by nicktennear
14 Apr 2024, 15:53
Voltage Stabilizer

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 12 Apr 2024, 18:49
Replies: 11
by The Hairy Camper » 09 Apr 2024, 13:28

My temperature and fuel gauge have just decided to stop working. Everything else seems to be working fine, so I'm assuming it's the voltage...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
12 Apr 2024, 18:49
Wiring for brake warning light (1983)

Last post by jigs « 03 Apr 2024, 10:45
Replies: 8
by jigs » 26 Mar 2024, 14:44

Stupidly I managed to pull the cables out while removing dash🙈 anyone know the order of them off hand so I can get it back together

Thanks

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Last post by jigs
03 Apr 2024, 10:45
Source of inner "SA" style headlights/spots

Last post by zak « 31 Mar 2024, 16:57
Replies: 21
by rollercoaster » 09 Feb 2022, 20:22
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My camper came with the SA type grille, an aftermarket fitment I must assume,
the inner lights have rusted reflectors now and I must find...
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Last post by zak
31 Mar 2024, 16:57
Cyrix ct wiring

Last post by Welshclimber « 30 Mar 2024, 10:38
Replies: 3
by Welshclimber » 29 Mar 2024, 20:25

I’m installing a cyrix ct and removing the old relay switch. I have attached the wiring diagram for it. I’ve done most of the wiring but unsure...

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Last post by Welshclimber
30 Mar 2024, 10:38
Chicken switch early t25

Last post by huggy76 « 30 Mar 2024, 08:24
Replies: 1
by adrian1975 » 28 Feb 2024, 17:26

Hi all, I thought I would start a thread asking for help in installing a chicken switch in a 25 with torpedo fuses it's a 1984 bus, I know itchys...

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Last post by huggy76
30 Mar 2024, 08:24
Radiator fan only working on low speed.3pin plug

Last post by dazzerT251900td « 29 Mar 2024, 18:55
Replies: 5
by dazzerT251900td » 11 Mar 2024, 16:04

Hi There everyone.
I wonder if someone can me work out why my fan only works on low speed when I bridge the wires on the temperature sensor switch...

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Last post by dazzerT251900td
29 Mar 2024, 18:55
Leisure battery not charging

Last post by ZsZ « 28 Mar 2024, 05:35
Replies: 13
by AlBundy » 14 Nov 2023, 13:12

I bought a new leisure battery in June, installed it alongside a new Sargent EC155 power control unit, and wired it up correctly, plus added a new...

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Last post by ZsZ
28 Mar 2024, 05:35
Indicator/turn signal relay location

Last post by R0B « 27 Mar 2024, 11:15
Replies: 2
by Tinc » 24 Mar 2024, 14:54

Hi, really struggling to find info on the location of the indicator relay. I have a 1983 1.9dg t25 and have nothing but a steady green led when...

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Last post by R0B
27 Mar 2024, 11:15
What coil are you running with a 123 Ignition

Last post by Heaver « 24 Mar 2024, 18:06

by Heaver » 24 Mar 2024, 18:06

Hi, just installed a 123 Ignition switch dizzy on my type 4 cu 2.0…. All works great, am currently running it on a modern Bosch blue coil.

Just...

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Last post by Heaver
24 Mar 2024, 18:06
SA Grill inner headlamp options?

Last post by zak « 20 Mar 2024, 17:22
Replies: 4
by zak » 17 Feb 2024, 08:28

Inner 5.5” headlamps now seem like the holy grail since I last looked 😳

Reflector has gone on one, what are my options for now and next time please?...

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Last post by zak
20 Mar 2024, 17:22
License Plate Lights Not Working

Last post by Robsey « 17 Mar 2024, 18:50
Replies: 4
by The Hairy Camper » 16 Mar 2024, 16:30

Years ago one of my license plate lights went out. It wasn't the bulb so I got a mate who was an electrician to quickly sort it for me before I went...

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Last post by Robsey
17 Mar 2024, 18:50
Not T3 (VW Caddy)

Last post by R0B « 14 Mar 2024, 14:23
Replies: 2
by R0B » 14 Mar 2024, 13:33

My mate's 2006 Caddy drains the battery when left overnight. One expert told him it was a duff battery. He replaced it with no change. Another expert...

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Last post by R0B
14 Mar 2024, 14:23
Installing aftermarket rev counter / tacho into a petrol T25

Last post by shepster « 14 Mar 2024, 07:08
Replies: 48
by 937carrera » 02 Mar 2018, 20:39
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I spent this afternoon installing a cheap Chinese rev counter into my T25, here's how I did it.

Thanks to slowcoach in this thread who gave me the...
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Last post by shepster
14 Mar 2024, 07:08
Temperature gauge

Last post by Raido « 07 Mar 2024, 10:13
Replies: 4
by Raido » 06 Mar 2024, 08:08

Any ideas?
I have hard wired the dash as many of the instruments weren’t working (buzzer of doom, water temp gauge etc).
With the ignition on the...

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Last post by Raido
07 Mar 2024, 10:13
Battery keeps dying

Last post by Mocki « 04 Mar 2024, 20:30
Replies: 6
by dogbower » 27 Feb 2024, 17:47

I have a problem with my starter battery.
Van hadn’t been used for a while and the battery went flat, I put on a CTEK charger on a full...

6 Replies

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Last post by Mocki
04 Mar 2024, 20:30
Domestic Electrics NON VW.

Last post by maxstu « 04 Mar 2024, 17:50
Replies: 10
by maxstu » 01 Mar 2024, 11:42

Is there any way l can use this internal light switch wiring in lobby, by front door, to run an extended spur, chased into wall, for an exterior twin...

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Last post by maxstu
04 Mar 2024, 17:50
Chicken switch ( standard 2 speed fan)

Last post by adrian1975 « 28 Feb 2024, 17:05
Replies: 22
by itchyfeet » 03 Jun 2017, 16:42
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Did this today on stage 2 as both wires are inside the cab and stage 2 is low current as it just feeds a relay
To do stage 1 needs a high current...
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Last post by adrian1975
28 Feb 2024, 17:05
Secondary night heater control switch.

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 27 Feb 2024, 20:28
Replies: 2
by Rosie n' Jim » 27 Feb 2024, 19:10

I have a DL1C compact with a 701 timer controller. The 701 is in the rear of the van within easy reach of the bed, very handy on those chilly...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
27 Feb 2024, 20:28
Chicken Switch Question

Last post by herman_t25 « 18 Feb 2024, 14:06
Replies: 4
by herman_t25 » 23 Jan 2024, 09:55

Right Folks, I need a chicken switch. I know I know I shouldn't need one if its done properly but I'd like a back up. Reason being end of last year...

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Last post by herman_t25
18 Feb 2024, 14:06
Where are all the speedo cables???

Last post by ScienceBoy « 17 Feb 2024, 18:13
Replies: 12
by ScienceBoy » 06 Dec 2023, 08:23

Ours went on our 88 RHD DG and all the suppliers seem to be out of stock for some time. Guess they all get replied from the same place.

Sent from...

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Last post by ScienceBoy
17 Feb 2024, 18:13
CI rigid sided pop top solar

Last post by nick.k « 15 Feb 2024, 21:00

by nick.k » 15 Feb 2024, 21:00

Has anyone with an early, rigid sided pop top (double side flaps) fitted solar?

Was wondering how you routed the cables.

Thanks Nick

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Last post by nick.k
15 Feb 2024, 21:00
Covkid Gadget!

Last post by mioba « 13 Feb 2024, 19:18
Replies: 9
by CovKid » 10 Feb 2024, 20:32

I'm back, with a gadget that is perfect for any T25. Still around, mostly concentrating on my house and restoring old arcade machines on youtube but...

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Last post by mioba
13 Feb 2024, 19:18
Solar panel question

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 12 Feb 2024, 07:04
Replies: 27
by Stesaw » 26 Jan 2024, 13:21
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Now this might be a stupid question and might be best to ask the manufacturer, but has anyone trimmed the edges of a solar panel? the flexible type...
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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
12 Feb 2024, 07:04
Ignition On Issue

Last post by aerovolito « 11 Feb 2024, 11:31
Replies: 4
by aerovolito » 09 Feb 2024, 19:11

88 Westy Diesel. Been standing (inside) for a year.

Battery's good. Van starts on the button and everything works as it should. However, when I turn...

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Last post by aerovolito
11 Feb 2024, 11:31
Wiring diagram for adding a wiper relay on early type 25

Last post by callyspoy « 09 Feb 2024, 17:08
Replies: 8
by Bessaboy1949 » 07 Sep 2022, 14:28

Does anyone have the wiring diagram for adding the intermittent wiper relay to an early van, i have wired mine up and it all works apart from the...

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Last post by callyspoy
09 Feb 2024, 17:08
Intermittent Wiper early fuse

Last post by callyspoy « 05 Feb 2024, 16:32
Replies: 2
by callyspoy » 05 Feb 2024, 16:13

Hi Folks,
Whilst getting power steering fitted to my '83 Van, i took it upon myself to remove the white plug for the intermittent wiper function on...

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Last post by callyspoy
05 Feb 2024, 16:32
Annoying fuel guage fault

Last post by PetenAli « 04 Feb 2024, 21:56
Replies: 2
by PetenAli » 04 Feb 2024, 20:19

Just got back from a trip up to the frozen northern wastes (well, North Pennines actually) and after I went out to fill up, the gauge read as above...

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Last post by PetenAli
04 Feb 2024, 21:56
Temp gauge gone from working to working differently (Or not)

Last post by Aidan « 04 Feb 2024, 21:08
Replies: 10
by Middle29 » 29 Jan 2024, 12:57

Previously temp gauge seemed to work perfectly, came up to halfway where the red warning light is consistently.

I had some work done on a blowing...

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Last post by Aidan
04 Feb 2024, 21:08
Fuse Board Buzzing

Last post by Doyle « 02 Feb 2024, 17:46
Replies: 11
by Doyle » 26 Dec 2023, 11:05

Hi All,
Hope your well, I’m Luke and we have recently bought a VW 1988 T25, Carvella with a 1.9 Subaru engine.

A couple of questions,
When we are...

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Last post by Doyle
02 Feb 2024, 17:46
Cruise control instalation and alternative parts.

Last post by Rascal « 31 Jan 2024, 12:44
Replies: 191
by Rascal » 01 Dec 2020, 15:44
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Is this the cruise control relay two wires go to the vss (vehicle speed sensor I think) on the speedo. And the other go to a 2 pin connector that...
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Last post by Rascal
31 Jan 2024, 12:44
flickering battery light / replace regulator?

Last post by jrt « 29 Jan 2024, 12:53
Replies: 15
by Middle29 » 22 Nov 2023, 09:31
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Just had some work done, new manifold gaskets etc. Also couple of pulleys replaced and new belts etc. I now have a flickering battery light....
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Last post by jrt
29 Jan 2024, 12:53
Water temperature gauge and sensor advise.

Last post by Raido « 28 Jan 2024, 08:56
Replies: 2
by Raido » 27 Jan 2024, 15:58

Hi, I have recently purchased a 1987 1.9 Petrol T3. Unfortunately the water temperature gauge doesn’t work and have removed the plug from the sensor,...

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Last post by Raido
28 Jan 2024, 08:56
Resistor search. NON VW

Last post by tobydog « 27 Jan 2024, 20:13
Replies: 4
by maxstu » 27 Jan 2024, 06:33

Looking for a replacement four band resistor. Brown/black/yellow/gold is 100K ohms. But how do l determine wattage? I've seen this four band resistor...

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Last post by tobydog
27 Jan 2024, 20:13
CE1 Fuse box - Map of G Pins.

Last post by Robsey « 24 Jan 2024, 22:48
Replies: 60
by Robsey » 20 Mar 2021, 11:03
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Hi all,

As part of my conversion from early fuse box to the later CE1 fuse box, I mapped out every single pin in the fusebox.

I found that...
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Last post by Robsey
24 Jan 2024, 22:48
Ignition control / amplifier module and wiring?

Last post by R0B « 18 Jan 2024, 17:51
Replies: 2
by MatteT25 » 18 Jan 2024, 17:01

Good afternoon everyone,

I’ve just signed up as I’ve recently acquired my first T25 project and have come to a bit of a stop and would love some...

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Last post by R0B
18 Jan 2024, 17:51
Earth straps on a splity

Last post by Porkscratching « 09 Jan 2024, 21:46
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by Porkscratching » 09 Jan 2024, 16:07

Hi folks, my mate on the IoM has a 1954 6volt split screen that can be reluctant to fire up.
He knows the electrics and fuel are in order but even...

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Last post by Porkscratching
09 Jan 2024, 21:46
main beam issue

Last post by lexussoarer1996 « 07 Jan 2024, 21:43
Replies: 14
by lexussoarer1996 » 06 Jan 2024, 14:03

Hi , the vehicle is a South African 2.5i with square headlights , i have just discovered the inner high beams do not work , the outer high and all...

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Last post by lexussoarer1996
07 Jan 2024, 21:43
Lithium Leisure Battery

Last post by Cecil « 02 Jan 2024, 14:53
Replies: 13
by rollercoaster » 30 Dec 2023, 20:35

As I have two underseat leisure batteries, both dead,
and its the second time I have killed them..
My guess is its lack of use, with a slow drain.

I...

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Last post by Cecil
02 Jan 2024, 14:53
Replacing the Westfalia ‘BBB’ charger

Last post by Nelpy « 27 Dec 2023, 15:20
Replies: 4
by clift_d » 12 Aug 2023, 09:50

Has anybody got any suggestions for suitable products that we can look at to replace the Westy BBB (buzzing black box) in our van? The original seems...

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27 Dec 2023, 15:20

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