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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
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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
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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
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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
Eberspacher B2L short

Last post by scoobert « 09 Nov 2015, 16:34

by scoobert » 09 Nov 2015, 16:34

First post for quite a while. Eber blew fuse at fusebox when restarting when the temp dropped a couple of weeks ago. Took it off, had a look round,...

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Last post by scoobert
09 Nov 2015, 16:34
terminal removal tool

Last post by max and caddy « 08 Nov 2015, 23:17
Replies: 6
by scottbott » 07 Nov 2015, 13:08

usually use thin screwdrivers for this job and have ruined a few terminals as well,saw a tool by a company called Lisle that have a multi prong tool...

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Last post by max and caddy
08 Nov 2015, 23:17
Leisure battery and electric hook up question

Last post by organicmatter « 08 Nov 2015, 18:40
Replies: 10
by organicmatter » 01 Nov 2015, 22:35

1992 1.9 DG Holdsworth Villa 3
65amp alternator
Zig SP-4 and DCU/3
Wiring seems unmolested and follows the diagram as on the wiki

When I got the van...

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Last post by organicmatter
08 Nov 2015, 18:40
Starter motor experience

Last post by bootie3367 « 08 Nov 2015, 17:52
Replies: 11
by bootie3367 » 06 Nov 2015, 16:50

Chaps and chapesses, need some advice from people experienced with starter motor problems.
I would rather not delve underneath without at least and...

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Last post by bootie3367
08 Nov 2015, 17:52
Temperature gauge not registering at all

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 07 Nov 2015, 09:22
Replies: 6
by Andy c » 04 Nov 2015, 21:56

I have recently bought a 2.0 Aircooled, but the temperature gauge on the dash does not register at all.
What is the recommended approach for...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
07 Nov 2015, 09:22
Illuminated headlamp switch

Last post by what2do « 06 Nov 2015, 11:41
Replies: 12
by what2do » 05 Nov 2015, 14:12

I read yesterday on the ever truthful facebook that it's possible to obtain a 'Deluxe' dash switch for the headlamps that is illuminated. Anybody...

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Last post by what2do
06 Nov 2015, 11:41
Weird Leisure Battery Wiring? - Mystery Wire!

Last post by Smiffo « 05 Nov 2015, 23:13
Replies: 3
by taylort25 » 04 Nov 2015, 22:03

Hi Folks

Recently bought my T25 camper so still exploring it's quirks and kinks!

It has a zig unit and wiring ready for a leisure battery under the...

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Last post by Smiffo
05 Nov 2015, 23:13
bbc world service on the move

Last post by clift_d « 05 Nov 2015, 20:53
Replies: 21
by dave friday » 30 Oct 2015, 12:34
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Afternoon all,as above what do you lot do? I want to use mobile data any ideas of cost? do I use a phone,tablet or raspery pie .
Ta.
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Last post by clift_d
05 Nov 2015, 20:53
Non VW = electrical safety when using a generator

Last post by ghost123uk « 04 Nov 2015, 08:03
Replies: 13
by ghost123uk » 31 Oct 2015, 10:58

I have just spent ages on Google researching this, and I am confused, so I thought, as we have a huge pool of knowledge on here, it might be worth...

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Last post by ghost123uk
04 Nov 2015, 08:03
Aftermarket tacho- any recommendations

Last post by chriscburgess « 02 Nov 2015, 18:04
Replies: 13
by baj25 » 30 Jun 2014, 14:27

Just to make it a hat trick of tacho questions on the go this afternoon, anyone fitted a good aftermarket pod type to their van? I was thinking of...

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Last post by chriscburgess
02 Nov 2015, 18:04
Which lights in van?

Last post by CovKid « 02 Nov 2015, 17:38
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by Emma&Al » 02 Nov 2015, 17:29

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I quite like the look of the above and I've just watched a guy on Youtube fit them into his T4...but...

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Last post by CovKid
02 Nov 2015, 17:38
tick tock clock stops

Last post by edoh « 31 Oct 2015, 19:28
Replies: 5
by edoh » 31 Oct 2015, 16:02

afternoon all -
took the battery off for some work on the radio -
radio fine now - put battery back on -
all lights good - everything working -
but...

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Last post by edoh
31 Oct 2015, 19:28
blown a pair of speakers?

Last post by ghost123uk « 31 Oct 2015, 10:02
Replies: 7
by scottbott » 28 Oct 2015, 22:03

listening to the radio this morning,then all of a sudden a loud screeching noise that did not alter when I adjusted the volume,tried the radio...

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Last post by ghost123uk
31 Oct 2015, 10:02
Flickering dash lights

Last post by CovKid « 30 Oct 2015, 10:43
Replies: 16
by R0B » 27 Oct 2015, 21:13
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My speedo,rev counter,fan blower lights flicker when the engine is running,any ideas as to why.
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Last post by CovKid
30 Oct 2015, 10:43
Eberspacher -convert 24v to 12v

Last post by markhale10 « 29 Oct 2015, 22:41
Replies: 2
by markhale10 » 29 Oct 2015, 10:45

Hi

A friend of mine has just picked up a diesel Eberspacher D5L C 24V 4800W from a decommissioned military Land Rover ambulance.

We are going to...

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Last post by markhale10
29 Oct 2015, 22:41
solenoid to starter feed wire replacement?

Last post by Stan3 « 28 Oct 2015, 18:10
Replies: 4
by Stan3 » 27 Oct 2015, 21:39

Hi....thought my solenoid/starter on my 1.7 diesel had given up....startied electrical testing earlier only to find the solenoid - starter motor...

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Last post by Stan3
28 Oct 2015, 18:10
Sender on thermostat housing

Last post by drillmaster « 27 Oct 2015, 21:45
Replies: 7
by drillmaster » 27 Oct 2015, 19:20

Hi everyone I'm quite new to the forum and have a 1990 caravelle 1.9 DG.
I've recently replaced the coolant pipes with stainless ones ( thanks for...

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Last post by drillmaster
27 Oct 2015, 21:45
Battery Recommendations

Last post by mattrsa « 27 Oct 2015, 16:38
Replies: 5
by mattrsa » 26 Oct 2015, 21:55

Looks like with the cold weather arriving that my starter battery has given up the ghost.

Any recommendations for a decent replacement would be...

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Last post by mattrsa
27 Oct 2015, 16:38
No High Beam

Last post by Walrus « 25 Oct 2015, 11:50
Replies: 8
by Walrus » 24 Oct 2015, 11:39

I've finished doing the heater fan replacement and I also did the headlight upgrade (new relays) while the dash was apart. I've put everything back...

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Last post by Walrus
25 Oct 2015, 11:50
Losing radio

Last post by Jeff J « 24 Oct 2015, 09:28
Replies: 1
by Budgie7 » 24 Oct 2015, 06:24

Hi, can't understand what's wrong with my radio. When sat under my lean to it picks up the stations very well, and when in a built up area it's ok ,...

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Last post by Jeff J
24 Oct 2015, 09:28
aldi v lidl battery charger

Last post by monkeyboysee « 24 Oct 2015, 07:07
Replies: 3
by monkeyboysee » 23 Oct 2015, 07:11

i see the battery chargers are in at Aldi, i need one to put in as part of the wiring instead of a zig unit, which is best Aldi or Lidl?

cheers

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Last post by monkeyboysee
24 Oct 2015, 07:07
Cockpit spray

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 23 Oct 2015, 17:54
Replies: 7
by lodgey62 » 21 Oct 2015, 15:32

Just been giving the dash and plastics a spray with cockpit spray,sprayed the seat adjusters and there was a loud fiz followed by white smoke and the...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
23 Oct 2015, 17:54
12v Heater?

Last post by DavidPallister « 23 Oct 2015, 14:26
Replies: 11
by Ant-t » 21 Oct 2015, 17:42

The nights are drawing in and although I've been busy working on my van fixing various issues and making improvements I still haven't got round to...

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Last post by DavidPallister
23 Oct 2015, 14:26
I want to make a strobe light...

Last post by CovKid « 20 Oct 2015, 13:30
Replies: 2
by The Bishop » 20 Oct 2015, 11:34

I'm after one of these:

But that seems a lot of money for something which is quite basic to make. Trouble is I don't know how to!

I'm guessing...

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Last post by CovKid
20 Oct 2015, 13:30
headlight wiring upgrade question

Last post by California Dreamin « 20 Oct 2015, 07:13
Replies: 10
by busbuddy » 19 Sep 2015, 17:50

seen a lot of posts on the subject, never done it myself BUT

had a van come to me for a vagcom check and as a diesel it had an engine bay mounted...

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Last post by California Dreamin
20 Oct 2015, 07:13
Can headlights go off when ignition switched off

Last post by Jeff J « 20 Oct 2015, 04:24
Replies: 23
by Sir Brixalot » 17 Oct 2015, 20:40
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I wandered off today and left my lights on for 6 hours. I have the buzzer but have become inured to it. It there a wire I can pull from the ignition...
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Last post by Jeff J
20 Oct 2015, 04:24
Another Heater blower question

Last post by CovKid « 19 Oct 2015, 22:17
Replies: 7
by snax » 15 Oct 2015, 07:19

Ive finally got the dash out this week to do some tidying and i thought i would also replace the heater blower while i am at it.
Now i have the dash...

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Last post by CovKid
19 Oct 2015, 22:17
Solar panel

Last post by Doug T « 19 Oct 2015, 20:33
Replies: 15
by lodgey62 » 15 Oct 2015, 21:52
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If I connect a solar panel to charge my leisure battery will I have to disconnect the old split charge system from said leisure battery?
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Last post by Doug T
19 Oct 2015, 20:33
Battery light - where is the voltage sensing component?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 19 Oct 2015, 13:06
Replies: 3
by discipleofsketch » 19 Oct 2015, 10:30

Hi All, my battery light is staying on, intermittently, though a voltmeter tells me that the alternator current is fine and battery is being charged....

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
19 Oct 2015, 13:06
Warning light woes

Last post by chrisevans « 19 Oct 2015, 10:33
Replies: 15
by chrisevans » 06 Oct 2015, 15:34
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I have live with this for quite some time as I don't do many miles but I really want to sort out my warning lights. The oil light does not come on...
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Last post by chrisevans
19 Oct 2015, 10:33
Dash lights and autobox light

Last post by bigherb « 19 Oct 2015, 09:01
Replies: 1
by colincolin64 » 18 Oct 2015, 16:08

Hi all can any one tell me which is the fuse for the interior dash clocks and the auto box gear lever light bulbs please I can't find it in my book...

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Last post by bigherb
19 Oct 2015, 09:01
Won't start after 8 weeks stood still

Last post by Smiffo « 18 Oct 2015, 12:47
Replies: 22
by Smiffo » 29 Aug 2015, 18:08
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Evening all.

I'm after some advice.

After a recent shoulder operation, the love bus has been stood still for 8 weeks.
Before this, the same slow...
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Last post by Smiffo
18 Oct 2015, 12:47
indicator relay

Last post by CovKid « 16 Oct 2015, 13:16
Replies: 7
by ermie571 » 16 Oct 2015, 06:38

ok dokey friends!

My relay is having a field day! Buzzing, repeating etc etc Using the indicator stops it.

so, I have investigated and the relay...

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Last post by CovKid
16 Oct 2015, 13:16
1z tdi ecu

Last post by bundyboy « 10 Jun 2025, 08:34
Replies: 5
by Wallace748 » 14 Oct 2015, 19:03

Hi, I'm running a 93/94 1z tdi with the 68 pin ecu. Struggling to get coms via diagnostic plug( it's the old two pin type) anyone help me out with...

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Last post by bundyboy
10 Jun 2025, 08:34
Alternator under charging until accelerator is pushed

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 14 Oct 2015, 13:13
Replies: 32
by Sir Brixalot » 08 Oct 2015, 09:45
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As above really. My battery light is on all the time. When I start the van the alternator puts out about 11v and the blue wire 5.5 after letting it...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
14 Oct 2015, 13:13
speedo arm inoperative

Last post by skater « 12 Oct 2015, 18:27
Replies: 3
by skater » 10 Oct 2015, 20:12

Hi all. Just brought a 1990 1.9 petrol transporter. Few little glitches, one of which is that the speedo arm doesn't work, although the speedometer...

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Last post by skater
12 Oct 2015, 18:27
Trying to Set the Timing on CU

Last post by InventEd « 12 Oct 2015, 11:51
Replies: 5
by InventEd » 10 Oct 2015, 21:48

OK I have had a few issues of lack of power when trying to accelerate and then the van not starting. Changed the fuel line, filters and checked fuel...

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Last post by InventEd
12 Oct 2015, 11:51
Wierd hazard lights issue

Last post by skater « 11 Oct 2015, 12:55
Replies: 3
by skater » 10 Oct 2015, 19:57

Hi all. New to here and to watercooled (but not to Aircooled). Just got a 1990 1.9 petrol transporter. Among a few other little glitches, a wierd...

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Last post by skater
11 Oct 2015, 12:55
Dahboard lights not Working

Last post by Ralf85 « 09 Oct 2015, 22:27
Replies: 7
by crazyhorse » 07 Oct 2015, 09:52

Hi gang, well. I thought I had done it but.....

Changed the speedo on the van, dash lights, indicators, evrything working etc.

Have put it back in...

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Last post by Ralf85
09 Oct 2015, 22:27
Low voltage protection

Last post by kenkelso « 08 Oct 2015, 16:07
Replies: 4
by kenkelso » 07 Oct 2015, 19:36

I have fitted a REUK low voltage protection circuit to my leasure battery setup, this triggers a 30A relay. Obviously the relay takes some power to...

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Last post by kenkelso
08 Oct 2015, 16:07
speedo cabel

Last post by CovKid « 07 Oct 2015, 19:50
Replies: 2
by modo » 07 Oct 2015, 12:08

Hi,
I disconnected the speedo cable switches ect. to get to repair the heater fan. On reassembly I can get the speedo to work any tips on connecting...

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Last post by CovKid
07 Oct 2015, 19:50
Easy Jumper

Last post by CovKid « 07 Oct 2015, 19:48
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by CovKid » 07 Oct 2015, 16:02

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Mentioned before but heres a practical demo.

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07 Oct 2015, 19:48

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