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LED warning lights for DASH voltage?	VWKat	21 Jun 2026, 19:02	Once this week	Electrical & Instrumentation

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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...

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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...

14 Replies

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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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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...

4 Replies

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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,...

10 Replies

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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...

7 Replies

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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...

2 Replies

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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,...

9 Replies

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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...

6 Replies

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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...

2 Replies

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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...

8 Replies

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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...
18 Replies

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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...

2 Replies

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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...

10 Replies

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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...

2 Replies

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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...

3 Replies

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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...
21 Replies

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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...

13 Replies

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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...

3 Replies

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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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18 Dec 2015, 16:08

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