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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...

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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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Last post by jrt
10 Jan 2016, 14:46
New starter battery for Diesel

Last post by what2do « 09 Jan 2016, 21:20
Replies: 4
by Negativegravity » 28 Nov 2015, 21:59

My old battery has had it I think. Completely flat when left standing for about 8 weeks and then flattened two cars trying to jump it! Stuck it on a...

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Last post by what2do
09 Jan 2016, 21:20
Battery price - too good to be true?

Last post by what2do « 08 Jan 2016, 09:22
Replies: 11
by what2do » 05 Jan 2016, 11:18

Have a look at the link...

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It seems remarkably cheaper than anywhere else, possibly a copy? Would...

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Last post by what2do
08 Jan 2016, 09:22
Why no start if I disconnect leisure battery?

Last post by paulandchez « 07 Jan 2016, 22:31
Replies: 10
by paulandchez » 06 Jan 2016, 22:50

The other day I was fitting a propex, so before I forgot, I disconnected the leisure battery neg. As it was, I never got up to completing the wiring,...

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Last post by paulandchez
07 Jan 2016, 22:31
Headlights intermitent

Last post by R0B « 07 Jan 2016, 08:55
Replies: 7
by malverner » 06 Dec 2015, 11:58

Sidelights working but not beam - but work when pull full beam arm, but have to hold on.

Earth crowns look clean and no corrosion.

After a few...

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Last post by R0B
07 Jan 2016, 08:55
Air temp sensor

Last post by Cambridgejohn « 07 Jan 2016, 05:52

by Cambridgejohn » 07 Jan 2016, 05:52

Hi. Can anyone tell me if I can use a redundant air sensor that is currently in my inlet manifold and not being used. The number is 046906081. The...

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Last post by Cambridgejohn
07 Jan 2016, 05:52
Coil Wiring 1.9DG

Last post by fuzzy « 04 Jan 2016, 18:59
Replies: 2
by fuzzy » 05 Dec 2015, 17:53

Hello

I have a 1.9DG 1984 and the other week my original dizzy failed as the shaft was loose and kept slipping. I decide to swap this for a...

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Last post by fuzzy
04 Jan 2016, 18:59
coolant gauge not moving

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Jan 2016, 18:05
Replies: 9
by bhagatsingh » 29 Dec 2015, 11:22

Hi,

My coolant gauge needle is not moving - took for a 1.5 hour drive, the warning light flashes intermittently, everything else is working,...

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Last post by kevtherev
04 Jan 2016, 18:05
Central locking?

Last post by bigherb « 04 Jan 2016, 06:55
Replies: 6
by eddioke » 02 Jan 2016, 23:02

My new daily drive changed from my polo to my T25. The reason my daughter now owns the polo I had to I owned a Renault trafic for over two years the...

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Last post by bigherb
04 Jan 2016, 06:55
Battery charging issue - SOLVED

Last post by Smiffo « 03 Jan 2016, 09:48
Replies: 13
by Smiffo » 31 Dec 2015, 14:27

At the risk of making myself look really stupid, I have to ask this question.

I bought a YUASA battery as a starter batt for the van in July.
Put it...

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Last post by Smiffo
03 Jan 2016, 09:48
Indicators and Hazards not working

Last post by 16vMatt « 01 Jan 2016, 16:21
Replies: 2
by 16vMatt » 01 Jan 2016, 12:57

Morning all,
As the title suggests neither my indicators or hazards are working. The dash indicator light is a permanent green and there is no...

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Last post by 16vMatt
01 Jan 2016, 16:21
Side lights and dash lights not working

Last post by Strawhead « 31 Dec 2015, 15:09
Replies: 8
by Strawhead » 20 Dec 2015, 09:29

Hi all, have a 1981t25, about 3 months ago the side lights front and rear and dash lights started to intermittently not work . Now they don't work at...

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Last post by Strawhead
31 Dec 2015, 15:09
Map light thingy?

Last post by CovKid « 30 Dec 2015, 15:51
Replies: 18
by Adeybruce » 22 Dec 2015, 00:09
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Can you still get the 'map light' (if that's the right description) that sits above the glove box. I've got one, but it fall out all the time and...
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Last post by CovKid
30 Dec 2015, 15:51
What's this then?

Last post by JonB « 29 Dec 2015, 21:27
Replies: 2
by JonB » 28 Dec 2015, 22:28

Took the passenger side door card off this afternoon and noticed these 2 small boxes. It's in a Caravelle GL (1990)

Blue and Brown go off some where...

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Last post by JonB
29 Dec 2015, 21:27
Charging Conundrum - 1.9 DG

Last post by CovKid « 29 Dec 2015, 09:23
Replies: 10
by yasu » 27 Dec 2015, 13:20

Have been through the forum and wiki to find a solution but nothing has come up.

Van battery did not to have enough power to start engine, had...

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Last post by CovKid
29 Dec 2015, 09:23
Camcorder repair

Last post by camperclan « 27 Dec 2015, 20:47
Replies: 2
by Sir Brixalot » 26 Dec 2015, 12:22

Went to use my Canon HF S100 yesterday. It wouldn't work and it seems that the lens motor is either stuck or broken. The camcorder won't power off...

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Last post by camperclan
27 Dec 2015, 20:47
Dash ribbon repair.......

Last post by CovKid « 26 Dec 2015, 19:07
Replies: 3
by Wychall » 25 Dec 2015, 11:07

Just been wasting some time browsing Google and came up with a South African company offering a DIY repair kit for the dash cluster. May be of...

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Last post by CovKid
26 Dec 2015, 19:07
Split charge relay burnt out

Last post by Smcknighty « 24 Dec 2015, 19:54
Replies: 21
by kit » 23 Dec 2015, 16:32
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I have a simple split charge relay fitted to trickle charge the leisure battery it is just a basic thing not zig or anything complex, anyway just...
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Last post by Smcknighty
24 Dec 2015, 19:54
HELP NO LIGHTS Fixed. ta

Last post by AlandAnn « 23 Dec 2015, 18:42
Replies: 13
by AlandAnn » 22 Dec 2015, 18:57

Currently stranded outside Lugton,Ayrshire with NO main lights, side lights are ok but main lights are out.

1. Have checked fuses, can't find...

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Last post by AlandAnn
23 Dec 2015, 18:42
radio aerial

Last post by Jim San « 23 Dec 2015, 13:23
Replies: 3
by busbuddy » 19 Dec 2015, 07:56

my van has the aerial in the windscreen and the radio reception has been pants since i've had the van

i have tried different radios and had the...

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Last post by Jim San
23 Dec 2015, 13:23
Spots and Fogs

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Dec 2015, 16:08
Replies: 2
by Enzo79 » 16 Dec 2015, 22:42

I am slightly jumping the gun as the van isn't even on the road yet... but family members keep asking me what to buy me for Christmas, so am thinking...

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Last post by kevtherev
18 Dec 2015, 16:08
Is this the factory radio connector?

Last post by CJH « 15 Dec 2015, 13:31
Replies: 7
by CJH » 13 Dec 2015, 15:38

Had my dash out - got a plug left over :oops:

Everything seems to work as expected, and I can't see anywhere for this plug to go. I think it might...

7 Replies

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Last post by CJH
15 Dec 2015, 13:31
Sergy's Electrics!

Last post by Ruralman « 14 Dec 2015, 12:58
Replies: 6
by Ruralman » 13 Dec 2015, 17:46

Hi all,
Well I started off today with the intention of spending quality time trying to sort out Sergy's Electrics :smile:
First job before tackling...

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Last post by Ruralman
14 Dec 2015, 12:58
Loom engine bay push in clips

Last post by crazymilk « 14 Dec 2015, 11:34
Replies: 3
by crazymilk » 14 Dec 2015, 09:46

Anybody know where I can get the plastic push in wiring loom clips out of the engine bay?

Obviously the old ones I just pulled out were brittle and...

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Last post by crazymilk
14 Dec 2015, 11:34
make or break relay

Last post by scottbott « 13 Dec 2015, 14:33
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by scottbott » 02 Dec 2015, 23:36

if wired up to vehicle and a multi meter is put onto posts 30 and 87 without the engine running should there be power showing on both of the...

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Last post by scottbott
13 Dec 2015, 14:33
Won't start...idiot check.

Last post by Smiffo « 12 Dec 2015, 14:49
Replies: 49
by Smosh » 06 Dec 2015, 08:56
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Morning all, hoping for some quick early Sunday morning responses...

I cant get my van's engine to turn over.

I've replaced the alternator with...
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Last post by Smiffo
12 Dec 2015, 14:49
WIRING DIAGRAM

Last post by Mk2Tony « 11 Dec 2015, 09:18
Replies: 5
by Mk2Tony » 10 Dec 2015, 12:32

Does anyone know where I might be able to get a copy of the wiring diagram for the leisure electrics in a 1981 devon conversion, I want to start...

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Last post by Mk2Tony
11 Dec 2015, 09:18
Dash bulbs

Last post by seanmc1970a « 10 Dec 2015, 19:27
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by seanmc1970a » 10 Dec 2015, 17:48

Hazard and fog light bulbs are missing, could someone point me in the right direction

Thanks Sean

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Last post by seanmc1970a
10 Dec 2015, 19:27
Why is there no starting battery size(s) in the Wiki?

Last post by California Dreamin « 09 Dec 2015, 19:41
Replies: 3
by silverbullet » 09 Dec 2015, 16:40

Seems to be a glaring omission in the electrical section :?:

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Last post by California Dreamin
09 Dec 2015, 19:41
Strange Electrical point

Last post by Mk2Tony « 08 Dec 2015, 16:07
Replies: 5
by AlandAnn » 07 Dec 2015, 17:36

I've just noticed a bulb fitment ( Well it looks like it) right in the middle of the dash in front of the gear stick just below the radio.
Initially,...

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Last post by Mk2Tony
08 Dec 2015, 16:07
blue trigger wire output

Last post by scottbott « 07 Dec 2015, 21:38
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by scottbott » 06 Dec 2015, 20:52

what exactly should I see output wise from the blue trigger wire stud,do not know if I have a broken wire on the additional wire that I fitted for...

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Last post by scottbott
07 Dec 2015, 21:38
Mystery Brown Wire

Last post by Ecopod « 04 Dec 2015, 11:51
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by Ecopod » 20 Oct 2015, 11:01
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Good morning,

I have one of the beloved 'won't start' issues. Drove approx 70 miles home with no issue then two days later will not start. Cranks...
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Last post by Ecopod
04 Dec 2015, 11:51
Horns

Last post by bootie3367 « 02 Dec 2015, 12:29
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by bootie3367 » 13 Nov 2015, 12:25
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Anybody know off hand how much an individual horn draws amps wise?

TIA
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Last post by bootie3367
02 Dec 2015, 12:29
Needle paint

Last post by Walrus « 30 Nov 2015, 00:46

by Walrus » 30 Nov 2015, 00:46

Some of the instrument panel upgrades available get you to re-use your existing needles and just paint them: What paint is used and what colour most...

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Last post by Walrus
30 Nov 2015, 00:46
Arduino ...

Last post by borco « 29 Nov 2015, 20:30
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So I do quite a lot with arduino at University, for those of you who dont know it is a programable micro controller. I was thinking changeable colour...
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29 Nov 2015, 20:30

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