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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...

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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
Replies: 6
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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 27
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
Replies: 45
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
Replies: 64
by BertieWells » 02 Dec 2014, 13:58
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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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Last post by borco
29 Nov 2015, 20:30
strange things going on

Last post by Smiffo « 28 Nov 2015, 23:33
Replies: 19
by scottbott » 28 Nov 2015, 13:55
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my petrol webasto seems a bit temperamental sometimes so I thought I would do a couple of things to hopefully improve things,firstly I am going to...
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Last post by Smiffo
28 Nov 2015, 23:33
Eberspacher D2L not clicking

Last post by CovKid « 28 Nov 2015, 20:30
Replies: 6
by spanishfly » 21 Nov 2015, 08:54

Hi all
Been looking for an answer to my non clicking D2L pump.
Winter is coming and need the warmth!

I have the simple Eber control unit with dial...

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Last post by CovKid
28 Nov 2015, 20:30
Charging camper when parked.

Last post by itchyfeet « 25 Nov 2015, 20:53
Replies: 7
by normal rules » 23 Nov 2015, 20:22

I have put the van in the garage to do some work in the winter. If I plug it into the mains, does it charge both the leisure and vehicle battery?

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Last post by itchyfeet
25 Nov 2015, 20:53
Recommended jump leads

Last post by itchyfeet « 24 Nov 2015, 19:33
Replies: 5
by Sir Brixalot » 24 Nov 2015, 12:53

My set are a royal PITA to use. The clips have so much moulded plastic on that they're very hard to fir and the metal teeth make a poor contact....

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Last post by itchyfeet
24 Nov 2015, 19:33
stereo - narrow depth fittings

Last post by nesty « 23 Nov 2015, 23:47
Replies: 21
by nesty » 13 Oct 2015, 17:27
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Hi
I'm fed up with my Sony poking +3 inches out of the dashboard.

Does anyone know of any narrow depth stereos. I'm willing to forego the CD as...
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Last post by nesty
23 Nov 2015, 23:47
headlight upgrade "Maybe"

Last post by petethefeet « 23 Nov 2015, 22:31
Replies: 9
by chiz » 16 Nov 2015, 21:08

Has anybody had these fitted toothier van?

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

I read lots of chatter about very expensive light...

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Last post by petethefeet
23 Nov 2015, 22:31
Temp gauge problems

Last post by dbz864 « 23 Nov 2015, 22:22
Replies: 10
by CamMoore » 23 Nov 2015, 10:49

Hi guys,

My temp gauge sits really low and only rises a small amount (see photo). Here's what I've tried:

Shorted temp sensor on thermostat and...

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Last post by dbz864
23 Nov 2015, 22:22
Headlights

Last post by CovKid « 22 Nov 2015, 11:53
Replies: 40
by jonnyoffcas79 » 05 Nov 2015, 18:39
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Can you put hID kits into 25s? If so which ones are tried and tested?

If for some reason the wiring carne take it can you just do bulb upgrades like...
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Last post by CovKid
22 Nov 2015, 11:53
Jump starting westfalia

Last post by California Dreamin « 21 Nov 2015, 21:03
Replies: 6
by rockthebus » 21 Nov 2015, 15:10

Hi All
Just wondering if I'm going to damage anything if I jump start using the leisure battery. The LB is a lead acid.
Thanks

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Last post by California Dreamin
21 Nov 2015, 21:03
Zig Unit

Last post by CovKid « 21 Nov 2015, 11:57
Replies: 6
by pocolow » 19 Nov 2015, 18:22

The second hand Reimo interior I bought for the van came with A Zig unit..Does anyone know where I can find a wiring diagram to wire it up...Cheers...

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Last post by CovKid
21 Nov 2015, 11:57
My Lights have just gone weird (with pics)! UPDATE

Last post by 300CE « 18 Nov 2015, 19:27
Replies: 22
by 300CE » 18 Oct 2015, 18:08
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Evening All,

Just taken van to the petrol station, lights and everything fine - got back in van, switched lights back on to dip beam and the high...
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Last post by 300CE
18 Nov 2015, 19:27
Servicing your lighting switches etc, discussion not problem

Last post by Jeff J « 18 Nov 2015, 04:27
Replies: 6
by ghost123uk » 16 Nov 2015, 13:12

I got asked this in a pm, and thought I would share my thoughts on it.

Hi John
There seem to be loads of products on the market for cleaning...

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Last post by Jeff J
18 Nov 2015, 04:27
T25 number plate lights

Last post by syncroandy « 17 Nov 2015, 18:37
Replies: 1
by soxstaffy » 17 Nov 2015, 18:10

Hello all
Can somebody answer this question for me please.
Will any other number plate light holder off any other VW fit the T25/T3

Many thanks in...

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Last post by syncroandy
17 Nov 2015, 18:37
Heater Blower

Last post by Tobias13 « 16 Nov 2015, 21:50
Replies: 3
by Tobias13 » 16 Nov 2015, 10:35

Morn All,

Another heater blower not working, I have read the below link and the Wiki pages and am pretty much ready to go and start the testing...

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Last post by Tobias13
16 Nov 2015, 21:50
Speedo cable

Last post by R0B « 15 Nov 2015, 21:35
Replies: 2
by rolling heavy » 15 Nov 2015, 20:20

My speedo packed up today on the way back from Weston-S-Mare. I recon its a cable fault (snapped). As there seems to be an option on the outer.
Slide...

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Last post by R0B
15 Nov 2015, 21:35
FRIDGE

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Nov 2015, 20:59
Replies: 4
by daniel3933 » 13 Nov 2015, 08:17

hi all i have a rm 212f fridge with electronic lighter can anyone tell me where the 2 wires go ,ones blue and the other white ,which is the positive...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Nov 2015, 20:59
Quick question re constantly sounding horn

Last post by paperhouselad « 14 Nov 2015, 17:04
Replies: 24
by iggi » 10 Jun 2015, 17:31
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Hello,
Am waiting currently for RAC to come out to look at my van - had it a long time and this has never happened before, whenever I move the...
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Last post by paperhouselad
14 Nov 2015, 17:04
Intermittent earth problem?

Last post by kit « 12 Nov 2015, 16:53

by kit » 12 Nov 2015, 16:53

I have an intermittent problem with the dash lights as in they work for months and then they don't work for months, they are currently working fine...

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Last post by kit
12 Nov 2015, 16:53
Wiring diagrams in colour

Last post by petethefeet « 11 Nov 2015, 21:09
Replies: 2
by petethefeet » 10 Nov 2015, 22:11

Hi all,
Having briefly owned a T2 I found a number of complete colour wiring diagrams for download, but i cannot find one for a T25.
I am looking...

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Last post by petethefeet
11 Nov 2015, 21:09
Neutral safety/inhibitor switch in an auto-any pictures?

Last post by Emma&Al « 10 Nov 2015, 21:52
Replies: 2
by Emma&Al » 09 Nov 2015, 18:31

Hi,
At some point very soon I will be cleaning the contacts on the inhibitor switch in my auto gearbox.
Im not sure what it looks like...any clues?...

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Last post by Emma&Al
10 Nov 2015, 21:52
1st Trip out with my wife and dog in the T25

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Nov 2015, 20:37
Replies: 8
by Ruralman » 07 Nov 2015, 18:20

Well today I took my wife and Tilly (the dog) out in Sergy (my new 1982 T25).
We had a nice run out to Belhaven beach :smile:
Had a walk on the...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Nov 2015, 20:37
Another dash light issue...

Last post by Big Bear « 09 Nov 2015, 17:33
Replies: 2
by Big Bear » 08 Nov 2015, 08:57

Can anybody suggest something to assist.

My main beam, indicator, speedo fuel gauge, Rev counter etc all work but the dash illumination, heater...

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Last post by Big Bear
09 Nov 2015, 17:33

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