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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 15
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
Replies: 8
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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Last post by mowermedic
21 Sep 2015, 20:26
E.H.U Sockets not working

Last post by a1winchester « 21 Sep 2015, 19:19
Replies: 9
by SEKN410 » 19 Sep 2015, 10:00

Hi All,last night i tried to put my fridge on to cool it down for today.as i went to stock fridge today noticed it wasnt cold. turns out the sockets...

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Last post by a1winchester
21 Sep 2015, 19:19
Starter bush seems loose...

Last post by Alex56 « 20 Sep 2015, 18:37
Replies: 8
by Alex56 » 18 Sep 2015, 20:57

So I changed my starter, and of course I changed the bush.

Not easy to get the old one out, but the new one went in so easy I wondered if it was a...

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Last post by Alex56
20 Sep 2015, 18:37
speedo and tach calibration?

Last post by CovKid « 20 Sep 2015, 06:00
Replies: 2
by Blaizefed » 19 Sep 2015, 20:06

Right, Just bought my 86 westy. Been working out the bugs, and one of them is the gauges both being out of whack.

First, the speedo is off (I know...

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Last post by CovKid
20 Sep 2015, 06:00
Trying to find a battery to fit under drivers seat?

Last post by marlinowner « 19 Sep 2015, 09:46
Replies: 3
by Laws1974 » 19 Sep 2015, 07:30

Help
Need to find a battery that's fits under the drivers seat compartment?
And do I need to remove seat base to fit it in?
Last job do do.

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Last post by marlinowner
19 Sep 2015, 09:46
2.1 dj stalling after 5secs no idle

Last post by Alex56 « 18 Sep 2015, 20:49
Replies: 8
by spanishfly » 27 Jan 2015, 08:20

Hi, I have the read the wiki honest!

Having just spent 3 months on the body work of my mercifully almost rust free westy joker 1988 2.1 dj came to...

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Last post by Alex56
18 Sep 2015, 20:49
Moving battery on a petrol bus.

Last post by CJH « 17 Sep 2015, 19:10
Replies: 12
by chewbacca » 16 Sep 2015, 15:48

Hi guys.

I'd like to move my battery into the engine bay, to make space under the drivers seat.

Any reason not to? I figure if I pull the air box &...

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Last post by CJH
17 Sep 2015, 19:10
short on lights

Last post by itchyfeet « 17 Sep 2015, 18:34
Replies: 17
by killerme » 07 Jul 2015, 09:53
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Ever since I got this van (T25 joker 1989 petrol converted to 1600TD) it has run the battery down if you leave it unused for any length of time. I...
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Last post by itchyfeet
17 Sep 2015, 18:34
BBB is not buzzing or getting hot, vehicle battery flat.

Last post by California Dreamin « 15 Sep 2015, 11:14
Replies: 1
by GrahamL » 22 Aug 2015, 12:54

Hi,
I'm on holiday and my BBB has not got warm and does not buzz.
I have flattened my vehicle ( Atlantic,1.6TD, MY90) battery.
I shall complete all...

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Last post by California Dreamin
15 Sep 2015, 11:14
fitting interior light above passenger door

Last post by CovKid « 14 Sep 2015, 21:07
Replies: 6
by scottbott » 12 Sep 2015, 21:43

I seem to remember seeing something about doing this mod,about cutting the headlining etc,I cannot find it,anyone remember seeing this also how/where...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Sep 2015, 21:07
Operating temp 1.9 TDI

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 14 Sep 2015, 22:14
Replies: 4
by KINGPRAWN » 14 Sep 2015, 15:36

just got my scan gauge working thank to SYNCROANDY's ECU .... Now I have so much info to worry me !!!
What should the running temp be ... Needle...

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Last post by KINGPRAWN
14 Sep 2015, 22:14
No Brakel Lights (not bulbs or fuse)

Last post by ELVIS « 13 Sep 2015, 14:45
Replies: 2
by petefelstead » 12 Sep 2015, 19:21

We have a 1987 T25 (Losty) and the brake lights are not working. The brake master cylinder has what appears to be two identical brake switches. I...

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Last post by ELVIS
13 Sep 2015, 14:45
LED lights fitted

Last post by CovKid « 13 Sep 2015, 11:29
Replies: 1
by Laws1974 » 13 Sep 2015, 08:56

Been meaning to do this for awhile removed old strip light an starter from housing and fitted LED strip. Now a lot brighter and uses a lot less power.

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Last post by CovKid
13 Sep 2015, 11:29
Sticky stuck 3 way fridge button switches solved

Last post by Middle29 « 12 Sep 2015, 21:51

by Middle29 » 12 Sep 2015, 21:51

OK so I posted the other day looking for a thread about fixing stuck fridge buttons. No-one responded so I deleted it but I found the thread & then...

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Last post by Middle29
12 Sep 2015, 21:51
South African headlight conversion question

Last post by CovKid « 12 Sep 2015, 19:42
Replies: 4
by fixitsteve » 11 Sep 2015, 19:04

Hi all,
Is it legal to wire the inner lights directly to the main beam so that all 4 lights operate at the same time, or do they have to be wired to...

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Last post by CovKid
12 Sep 2015, 19:42
Relay 72 conundrum

Last post by Dave99 « 12 Sep 2015, 17:02

by Dave99 » 12 Sep 2015, 17:02

Hi all

apologies in advance I am both a T25 newbie and an auto electrical novice. I have a recently restored 1985 T25 Caravelle which I took on a...

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Last post by Dave99
12 Sep 2015, 17:02
Fuel Pump/Push Pod - Removal

Last post by CovKid « 23 Sep 2015, 11:29
Replies: 10
by sburch » 06 Sep 2015, 15:31

Hi folks...suffered the inevitable fate of many...fuel pump appears to have died and am in the middle of removing with the aim of replacing with a...

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Last post by CovKid
23 Sep 2015, 11:29
Horn, reversing lights, fog light all not working

Last post by Robsey « 08 Sep 2015, 21:17
Replies: 1
by mgbman » 08 Sep 2015, 21:01

I need some help please.

The van (1980 Devon 2l) has been off road for some months.

Did pre Mot checks today and found the horn doesn't work, the...

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Last post by Robsey
08 Sep 2015, 21:17
Really cheap rev counter (update)

Last post by CovKid « 08 Sep 2015, 09:55
Replies: 33
by Dad » 03 Feb 2014, 13:19
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I'd like a rev counter for my 1.9 wbx this one onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; is really cheap, would anyone trust the seller in china?...
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Last post by CovKid
08 Sep 2015, 09:55
Autohomes Split Charge Relay Fault?

Last post by Elsaetka « 07 Sep 2015, 20:32
Replies: 3
by Elsaetka » 12 Aug 2015, 06:14

Hello,

I think I have a problem with the split charge relay on my Autohomes T25, basically when sorting out the batteries I took the aux battery out...

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Last post by Elsaetka
07 Sep 2015, 20:32
Red light flashing

Last post by silverbullet « 06 Sep 2015, 06:33
Replies: 2
by Westwood » 05 Sep 2015, 20:38

Hinive just noticed something about my dash.
On starting the red light goes off, but after about one minute it starts to flash,temp gauge goes fully...

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Last post by silverbullet
06 Sep 2015, 06:33
hazard warning switch

Last post by ThomChloe « 05 Sep 2015, 10:34
Replies: 2
by ThomChloe » 03 Sep 2015, 18:55

Hi just need a bit of help hazards not working on my 1990 1.9 petrol van indicators working so thinking the hazard switch has gone . The problem is I...

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Last post by ThomChloe
05 Sep 2015, 10:34
strange reading on voltmeters

Last post by scottbott « 03 Sep 2015, 21:35
Replies: 5
by scottbott » 03 Sep 2015, 20:38

I hope this is not a stupid question but if it is I will apologise for it,I have fitted a battery under the rear seat to power my webasto heater,I...

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Last post by scottbott
03 Sep 2015, 21:35
Mileometer

Last post by Karen&co « 03 Sep 2015, 16:07
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by Karen&co » 02 Sep 2015, 19:48

Hello,

Can anyone help me work out why the speedometer works but the mileometer doesn't? I shouldn't mind not adding miles to the clock but am...

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Last post by Karen&co
03 Sep 2015, 16:07
Replacing led lights

Last post by scottbott « 02 Sep 2015, 19:35
Replies: 10
by Ant-t » 26 Aug 2015, 21:28

I'm working on my van interior and I want to replace the spot and main strip led lights. The ones currently fitted are old with dead leds, has anyone...

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Last post by scottbott
02 Sep 2015, 19:35
Fog Light Switch [LED Light]

Last post by CovKid « 02 Sep 2015, 18:11
Replies: 22
by Nathanb » 25 Aug 2015, 00:03
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I've just upgraded my dashboard illumination bulbs to LED versions, nice little upgrade!

I also replaced the light bulb in my 'Fog Light' switch on...
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Last post by CovKid
02 Sep 2015, 18:11
LED indicators

Last post by scottbott « 31 Aug 2015, 20:32
Replies: 13
by scottbott » 27 Aug 2015, 22:01

any recommendations for who to buy indicators LED's from?

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31 Aug 2015, 20:32

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