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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
Replies: 2
by CovKid » 07 Oct 2015, 16:02

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Mentioned before but heres a practical demo.

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Last post by CovKid
07 Oct 2015, 19:48
Fan button pin

Last post by CovKid « 07 Oct 2015, 18:57
Replies: 5
by Juuls » 07 Oct 2015, 16:05

Hi all. Am i right in thinking the fan button sits on a small metal pin? In the distant past i remember using a set of small pliers to control the...

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Last post by CovKid
07 Oct 2015, 18:57
ignition switch reliability

Last post by California Dreamin « 07 Oct 2015, 07:41
Replies: 8
by weimarbus » 03 Oct 2015, 18:16

posting here for more coverage, should I pay 3x more for OG or risk a cheaper option , in the good old days of beetle stuff you could get SWF wiper...

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Last post by California Dreamin
07 Oct 2015, 07:41
starter motor short / non start ** HELP **

Last post by CovKid « 05 Oct 2015, 20:07
Replies: 11
by jim potter » 01 Oct 2015, 10:17

ok.

so i've had a few issue which have stemmed from a loose earth terminal on the battery.

I have fixed the ecu. so that's all good, but whats...

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Last post by CovKid
05 Oct 2015, 20:07
red battery/alt' light problem

Last post by CovKid « 04 Oct 2015, 10:56
Replies: 25
by jrt » 05 Sep 2015, 15:07
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Afternoon, I hope you can help me with a problem with my battery warning light.
On a trip today the red light came on and flickered every now and...
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Last post by CovKid
04 Oct 2015, 10:56
ignition switch

Last post by Moonrakers « 03 Oct 2015, 03:09
Replies: 1
by alfieg121 » 02 Oct 2015, 19:33

hi i have a 1983 1600 Aircooled t25. i have four wires that need connecting to the ignition.
1 red
1red with a black stripe
2black joined together
1...

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Last post by Moonrakers
03 Oct 2015, 03:09
Front indicator light

Last post by CovKid « 02 Oct 2015, 20:26
Replies: 1
by crazyhorse » 02 Oct 2015, 16:40

Hi all,

quick question, the front left indicator on my 87 transporter started flickering quickly (you all know the noise). Had a look outside and it...

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Last post by CovKid
02 Oct 2015, 20:26
Zig unit shore power

Last post by daddyjim « 30 Sep 2015, 20:02
Replies: 2
by daddyjim » 30 Sep 2015, 09:56

Hi all,

I have a 1981 Danbury with a zig unit, the van has no plug sockets in there. My question is can you wire up plug sockets straight from the...

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Last post by daddyjim
30 Sep 2015, 20:02
Hot key

Last post by marlinowner « 30 Sep 2015, 11:23
Replies: 2
by CovKid » 29 Sep 2015, 18:31

Heres a new one. Earlier this year I removed steering cowling as it needed a repair. Still sat on my workbench. Not a problem until yesterday when I...

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Last post by marlinowner
30 Sep 2015, 11:23
Coolant gauge u/s

Last post by ricicles « 29 Sep 2015, 16:32
Replies: 10
by ricicles » 23 Sep 2015, 16:14

Our coolant gauge went crazy some time ago. As soon as the engine is running the needle climbs to its Highest position and the flashing light comes...

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Last post by ricicles
29 Sep 2015, 16:32
leisure recharge, alternator vs genny vs solar vs theft

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 29 Sep 2015, 08:37
Replies: 73
by itchyfeet » 29 Jul 2015, 17:43
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Just wondering about charging a battery from a genny vs running the engine.

Alternator is 90A

So if I have a 90 AH battery and it's say 50% charge...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
29 Sep 2015, 08:37
Auxiliary temp gauge issues

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 29 Sep 2015, 07:34
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by KINGPRAWN » 28 Sep 2015, 19:19

A good while when the van was 2.1 DJ .. I fitted a VDO volt meter .. Oil pressure and water temp gauge ..
Since having a TDI fitted my temp gage when...

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Last post by KINGPRAWN
29 Sep 2015, 07:34
heater motor replacement

Last post by dumbo « 28 Sep 2015, 21:49
Replies: 20
by merckxfan » 26 Sep 2015, 12:24
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Afternoon all, I'm about to try and replace the heater motor in my 84 camper, I've been doing a bit of reading on the site and the wiki section and...
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Last post by dumbo
28 Sep 2015, 21:49
Identifying an eberspacher in my van

Last post by Emma&Al « 28 Sep 2015, 10:28
Replies: 4
by Emma&Al » 23 Sep 2015, 22:35

So, this is behind a panel in my van. It's never been up and running, it came with the van with little information. There is a black box under the...

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Last post by Emma&Al
28 Sep 2015, 10:28
Dizzy melt down & no spark .

Last post by Richiee722 « 27 Sep 2015, 21:40
Replies: 38
by Richiee722 » 09 Sep 2015, 09:33
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hi guys
I originally posted in the mech section but I started with a different problem but it's now more electrical .
I've got a 1981 westy with the...
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Last post by Richiee722
27 Sep 2015, 21:40
Touch/flip screen stereo install

Last post by T3luestar « 27 Sep 2015, 20:46
Replies: 1
by ELVIS » 27 Sep 2015, 20:30

Anyone ever fitted a flip front screen type stereo to a T3?

Got a clarion head unit with screen that folds out and pops up but also have a padded...

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Last post by T3luestar
27 Sep 2015, 20:46
Intermitent rear Wiper (Relay upgrade)

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 27 Sep 2015, 18:29
Replies: 3
by DoubleOSeven » 24 Aug 2015, 15:15

During my days of Mk1 Golf ownership I remember changing the rear wiper relay so it became intermitent, instead of manual.

I guess the same upgrade...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
27 Sep 2015, 18:29
Heater blower switch

Last post by ghost123uk « 27 Sep 2015, 10:37
Replies: 8
by ssnax » 25 Sep 2015, 22:03

Well after several months of ownership and looking at various pictures of other peoples non rusty t25's i stumbled across a picture of of a heater...

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Last post by ghost123uk
27 Sep 2015, 10:37
Leisure batteries, buy by brand name?

Last post by ghost123uk « 27 Sep 2015, 09:49
Replies: 6
by ghost123uk » 25 Sep 2015, 08:03

Looking at sourcing two 110AH leisure batteries (not for my van, not that that matters).

On Ebay there are a wide range of prices from £50 each to...

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Last post by ghost123uk
27 Sep 2015, 09:49
Flashing red light...

Last post by Ant-t « 24 Sep 2015, 19:46
Replies: 21
by Ant-t » 14 Sep 2015, 18:25
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Went to start my van earlier having driven a few miles with no issues, noticed that the flashing red coolant light didn't go out after the usual few...
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Last post by Ant-t
24 Sep 2015, 19:46
Electrical advice - Strand stage light - which holder?

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 24 Sep 2015, 16:19
Replies: 7
by Sir Brixalot » 23 Sep 2015, 08:25

Ages ago I bought a 60s Strand stage light. I left the original bulb in it to keep it authentic but its so powerful that it can't be used as a...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
24 Sep 2015, 16:19
advice on a big leisure battery please

Last post by ghost123uk « 24 Sep 2015, 07:50
Replies: 7
by ray63 » 10 Jun 2013, 18:33

Hi all.can anyone recommend a big leisure battery to fit next to the lpg tank so size not an issue,have seen a exide battery for 98 quid,115ah,any...

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Last post by ghost123uk
24 Sep 2015, 07:50
won't start (mad day )

Last post by itchyfeet « 23 Sep 2015, 18:26
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by obbig » 23 Sep 2015, 13:19

hi all went from starting no props, to not turn over at all all's I done was check drive shaft bolts had two lose and give it a oil & filter change...

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Last post by itchyfeet
23 Sep 2015, 18:26
Wiring a buzzer into coolant warning light

Last post by Dazco « 23 Sep 2015, 14:55
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by Dazco » 21 Sep 2015, 16:57
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Jambo is an '84 van so uses early coolant system . Yesterday I had the warning light come on and managed to stop within seconds.
I have an issue...
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Last post by Dazco
23 Sep 2015, 14:55
another leisure battery problem

Last post by mowermedic « 21 Sep 2015, 20:26
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by mowermedic » 13 Sep 2015, 20:55

Hello all, I recently bought my first T25 which is a camper conversion and appears to be a profesional job. However, there is no leisure battery...

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21 Sep 2015, 20:26

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