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Plastic PCB Mystery??????

Last post by Roydini « 31 Aug 2015, 14:16
Replies: 11
by Roydini » 31 Aug 2015, 13:23

Hello all :D

I have just been poking around cleaning terminals on the back of the instrument display in an attempt to fix a sticky fuel level...

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Last post by Roydini
31 Aug 2015, 14:16
Rookie question

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 31 Aug 2015, 10:17
Replies: 6
by Karen&co » 31 Aug 2015, 07:14

Hello knowledgeable people. We took our van for a day out on Saturday and noticed that there wasn't a temperature gauge or at least I couldn't see...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
31 Aug 2015, 10:17
Engine won't start (battery ok)

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Aug 2015, 14:58
Replies: 4
by si macc » 29 Aug 2015, 11:32

Hi,

I'm having some issues starting our camper (1.6 td jx). Previously I had an issue with charging our leisure battery (main was working fine with...

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Aug 2015, 14:58
Lights left on warning?

Last post by triumph2.5pi « 29 Aug 2015, 18:58
Replies: 8
by triumph2.5pi » 28 Aug 2015, 19:11

I seem to be becoming increasingly absent minded and have left my lights on a number of times recently (luckily my eagle eyed neighbour has spotted...

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Last post by triumph2.5pi
29 Aug 2015, 18:58
intermittant wiper query, wiki already checked

Last post by chewbacca « 29 Aug 2015, 18:28
Replies: 3
by chewbacca » 28 Aug 2015, 12:54

Hi guys
I'm all set for wiring in an intermittent relay, but I'm a little confused about the washer functionality.
When I currently work my washers...

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Last post by chewbacca
29 Aug 2015, 18:28
Hall sender

Last post by alice the camper « 29 Aug 2015, 14:25
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by frankie_66 » 22 Feb 2014, 14:32
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do i need the whole new part or can i just get the black piece at the side of the hall sender that the
wires connect to? i have an 1987 vw type 25 ,...
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Last post by alice the camper
29 Aug 2015, 14:25
Tdi ECU ... All sorted

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 28 Aug 2015, 10:07

by KINGPRAWN » 28 Aug 2015, 10:07

HUGE thanks to SYNCROANDY for investigating, testing and supplying me an ECU that will talk to my scan gauge ... Turns out that my VERY early ( 94...

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Last post by KINGPRAWN
28 Aug 2015, 10:07
Reversing Camera recommendations

Last post by davegsm82 « 26 Aug 2015, 21:31
Replies: 9
by Reimotim » 17 Aug 2015, 23:16

Hi Guys,
Thinking about getting a reversing camera, but there are loads out there, so the question is what recommendations do people have?
I'm happy...

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Last post by davegsm82
26 Aug 2015, 21:31
Propex pics

Last post by Wolfy « 26 Aug 2015, 16:35
Replies: 6
by Wolfy » 16 Aug 2015, 07:50

Does anyone have any pics of the insides of their propex heaters they can post here, I bought a second hand one the other day and the wiring is a bit...

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Last post by Wolfy
26 Aug 2015, 16:35
vw polo crank position sensor

Last post by Shaundon « 26 Aug 2015, 20:33
Replies: 2
by Shaundon » 26 Aug 2015, 16:28

Non t25 question but does anyone know the pinouts for the crank position sensor on a 2000 vw polo 1.0 petrol engine

there are 3 pins as its a hall...

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Last post by Shaundon
26 Aug 2015, 20:33
dual leisure batt system + aux battery

Last post by wolfbus.uk « 26 Aug 2015, 14:38
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by wolfbus.uk » 22 Jun 2015, 22:51

planning the electrical stage of my syncro panel van conversion.

I have a sterling AB12160 charger as yet uninstalled.

I am trying to find the...

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Last post by wolfbus.uk
26 Aug 2015, 14:38
Split charge relay

Last post by California Dreamin « 26 Aug 2015, 12:36
Replies: 5
by D16LJM » 18 Aug 2015, 20:14

I have been playing about with the van today and have found the split charge relay to be fried, the relay on it is an old Halfords split charge for...

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Last post by California Dreamin
26 Aug 2015, 12:36
Plugin Systems PMS4

Last post by poshbuggers « 26 Aug 2015, 09:48
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by poshbuggers » 25 Aug 2015, 15:42

Has anyone got any experience wiring one of these up?

I have searched for a wiring diagram/manual with no joy and have been told they were never...

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Last post by poshbuggers
26 Aug 2015, 09:48
Power spark dizzy

Last post by sarran1955 « 25 Aug 2015, 21:50
Replies: 9
by vwaddict » 25 Aug 2015, 08:27

Hi, i was wondering has anyone fitted the power spark 034 svda electronic distributor with the single vac can on it to there CU engine ?

If so how...

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Last post by sarran1955
25 Aug 2015, 21:50
Engine battery cover? which type?

Last post by 300CE « 24 Aug 2015, 21:36
Replies: 16
by Emma&Al » 16 Aug 2015, 18:53
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HI all,
The garage were shocked to see that I had a bare metal lid over my engine battery under the front seat. They said that it could really easily...
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Last post by 300CE
24 Aug 2015, 21:36
Split Charging Relay position

Last post by California Dreamin « 24 Aug 2015, 18:58
Replies: 5
by GrahamL » 23 Aug 2015, 20:39

Hi,
Where is the split charging relay to be found on a 1.6 Turbo Diesel camper?
Regards
Graham

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Last post by California Dreamin
24 Aug 2015, 18:58
Interior fan only working on speed 1

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 24 Aug 2015, 10:02
Replies: 3
by GrahamL » 23 Aug 2015, 21:42

Hi,
The interior / front screen demist fan is only works on speed one of three.
Atlantic, Westy, MY 90.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Regards
Graham

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
24 Aug 2015, 10:02
coolant warning light problem

Last post by CovKid « 23 Aug 2015, 20:05
Replies: 1
by stus » 23 Aug 2015, 20:02

hi all. my warning light is ok to start, it flashes and goes off as it should. however, once its warmed up, then i turn the ignition off, and...

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Last post by CovKid
23 Aug 2015, 20:05
Immobiliser wiring?

Last post by petervw « 23 Aug 2015, 16:59

by petervw » 23 Aug 2015, 16:59

I know this may sound controversial, but I have problems with my immobiliser wiring. It doesn't always work when I disengage it, so the ignition...

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Last post by petervw
23 Aug 2015, 16:59
crazy ignition/reving

Last post by Ian Hulley « 23 Aug 2015, 13:28
Replies: 1
by dave lfc » 23 Aug 2015, 12:11

hi everyone just broke down and i thought it was fueling issues.so changed the filters one under the van and the carb one.anyway it wanted to to...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
23 Aug 2015, 13:28
Moving Starter Battery Forward

Last post by CovKid « 22 Aug 2015, 20:08
Replies: 11
by Titus A Duxass » 21 Aug 2015, 05:07

Hi All,
I am going to move the starter battery from the engine bay to under the right seat.
This will let me fit a better air filter and have a place...

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Last post by CovKid
22 Aug 2015, 20:08
Distributor electrical arc sound when ignition is turned on?

Last post by Jeff J « 22 Aug 2015, 18:59
Replies: 1
by Westie82 » 22 Aug 2015, 14:11

Good afternoon all,

When I turn the ignition on (first position,with out starting or cranking the engine) I get a continuous clicking noise coming...

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Last post by Jeff J
22 Aug 2015, 18:59
Zig cf8 unit

Last post by CovKid « 22 Aug 2015, 13:16
Replies: 1
by Neil2801 » 22 Aug 2015, 12:40

Please can any one help.....
I need to know where the 240 incoming cables connect to inside my zig unit.
Thanks
Neil

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Last post by CovKid
22 Aug 2015, 13:16
Altimeter & level

Last post by CovKid « 22 Aug 2015, 12:40
Replies: 5
by CovKid » 21 Aug 2015, 20:14

Just stripped this apart (think it came from a Pajero - had it a few years), removed the tungsten bulbs and fitted some green LEDs and 270 ohm...

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Last post by CovKid
22 Aug 2015, 12:40
Headlights

Last post by silverbullet « 21 Aug 2015, 18:05
Replies: 10
by pan-al » 20 Aug 2015, 19:40

AnyOne fitted better high beam headlights like hd or the like.

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Last post by silverbullet
21 Aug 2015, 18:05
Quick question re brake lights

Last post by Dazco « 21 Aug 2015, 15:02
Replies: 1
by Dazco » 21 Aug 2015, 13:38

Im just having mot on van and it appears that the brake lights are only working when the engine is running .
Any ideas ????????????

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Last post by Dazco
21 Aug 2015, 15:02
Unusual fault fixing

Last post by Aidan « 21 Aug 2015, 05:33
Replies: 4
by voodoopenguin » 20 Aug 2015, 15:30

Probably should go in the technical section but it isn't very technical!

For months now I have had the red brake warning light on. After checking...

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Last post by Aidan
21 Aug 2015, 05:33
12v ligts/water pump

Last post by CJH « 20 Aug 2015, 15:43
Replies: 5
by emmanglenn » 16 Aug 2015, 15:49

Hi, the Whale pump on the T25 sink stopped working on our last trip, probably because the tank got to low. I'm not techno at all but looked so
simple...

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Last post by CJH
20 Aug 2015, 15:43
Additional cab courtesy light wiring

Last post by scottbott « 19 Aug 2015, 20:07
Replies: 31
by danmetallic » 03 Oct 2013, 13:37
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I just wanted to clarify some wiring queries I have. Planning to fit a courtesy light over the passenger seat (I have a hard headliner in our Westy...
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Last post by scottbott
19 Aug 2015, 20:07
VAGCOM ?

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 21 Aug 2015, 04:25
Replies: 9
by peteabbott » 18 Aug 2015, 21:20

Hello all,
After years of loving my T3, for my sins I bought a 1.6 Bora to add to my fleet of 2........love my VW,s
Now the Bora has a very...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
21 Aug 2015, 04:25
Alternator charge

Last post by itchyfeet « 18 Aug 2015, 19:33
Replies: 60
by Choppski » 15 Aug 2015, 23:15
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Just checked the charging output on my starter battery and it is steady at 13.85V when ticking over and only increases to 13.90V when revved up. Does...
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Last post by itchyfeet
18 Aug 2015, 19:33
Facet on 2.1 injection

Last post by Aidan « 18 Aug 2015, 18:19
Replies: 6
by CovKid » 17 Aug 2015, 18:39

Any reason why a Facet couldn't be used on a 2.1 injection?

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Last post by Aidan
18 Aug 2015, 18:19
Idle Speed control unit relay- Where to get one?

Last post by jpennington « 17 Aug 2015, 16:20
Replies: 6
by Joner001 » 11 Aug 2015, 14:52

Hi,

The diagnosis for my van of a mechanic is the Idle speed control is totally blown.
Does anyone know where I can get one from? part no...

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Last post by jpennington
17 Aug 2015, 16:20
VDO idle control relay module. I need some help.

Last post by jpennington « 16 Aug 2015, 11:37
Replies: 7
by Joner001 » 12 Aug 2015, 17:29

I have had a huge electrical burn out. It has also blown my idle stabilisation relay and a new one is required. It seems these are rare things.
My...

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Last post by jpennington
16 Aug 2015, 11:37
Tdi ecu

Last post by syncroandy « 27 Aug 2015, 17:35
Replies: 10
by KINGPRAWN » 15 Aug 2015, 16:19

it seems like my ecu from a 96 golf tdi is too old to be supported by my scangauge ... (It never connects, just sits trying) !!!
If I find another...

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Last post by syncroandy
27 Aug 2015, 17:35
Blower gone suddenly 1.6D

Last post by tommin « 15 Aug 2015, 13:26
Replies: 16
by tommin » 21 Jul 2015, 04:42
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I checked out the wiki and read a few threads, thanks Covkid for some good info there.
My symptoms were sudden, turned the engine on and the fan...
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Last post by tommin
15 Aug 2015, 13:26
Wiper speed missing

Last post by ScienceBoy « 14 Aug 2015, 22:30
Replies: 6
by TotalCampingIre » 13 Aug 2015, 19:33

Hi all,
So I had to replace my windscreen wiper switch after some dick tried to hot wire my van and smashed it up in the process, anyway replaced...

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Last post by ScienceBoy
14 Aug 2015, 22:30
T25 domestic electrics

Last post by watfordpete « 14 Aug 2015, 20:35
Replies: 6
by watfordpete » 11 Aug 2015, 22:46

Hello
We have a T25 that has Zig unit and two domestic batteries. We think the unit has failed and are looking for someone to give the domestic...

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Last post by watfordpete
14 Aug 2015, 20:35
Isolator switch

Last post by Syncrobaz « 14 Aug 2015, 19:23
Replies: 3
by Syncrobaz » 14 Aug 2015, 13:46

Hi guys, I'm fitting a new starter motor to my mv Syncro so I thought I'd up the main cable to 25mm 170 amp.

I'm fitting a main isolator switch...

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Last post by Syncrobaz
14 Aug 2015, 19:23
Daft Questions Re RM212 / Control Panel

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 14 Aug 2015, 08:10
Replies: 4
by Ecopod » 13 Aug 2015, 17:55

Good evening,

3 months into ownership and loving it, off to Balquidder tomorrow.

After self servicing the fridge it works an absolute treat...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
14 Aug 2015, 08:10
dimmable led lights

Last post by CovKid « 13 Aug 2015, 21:39
Replies: 10
by wolfbus.uk » 28 Jul 2015, 12:19

Can anyone recommend any good quality dimmable LED 12v lights? Am I right in thinking most LED lights are not dimmable?

onclick=...

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Last post by CovKid
13 Aug 2015, 21:39
Where to buy split charge relay in Cornwall

Last post by nicq « 13 Aug 2015, 13:04
Replies: 9
by Jim D » 12 Aug 2015, 11:28

Hello everyone,

Hoping someone can help, I'm on holiday in Cornwall for the next week and a half and it appears my split charge relay has given up...

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Last post by nicq
13 Aug 2015, 13:04
Battery master

Last post by gypo « 13 Aug 2015, 07:56

by gypo » 13 Aug 2015, 07:56

Anyone used one of these? Seems to be a solution to charging a main battery from a leisure battery using your solar panels.

G

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Last post by gypo
13 Aug 2015, 07:56
Old car alarm giving problems

Last post by killerme « 12 Aug 2015, 14:06
Replies: 7
by killerme » 20 May 2015, 13:25

Hi Campers. My old joker has turned up an unusual issue. Something has been clicking annoyingly (like a relay). I eventually dug out an old alarm...

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Last post by killerme
12 Aug 2015, 14:06
No voltage from my solar panels!!

Last post by gypo « 11 Aug 2015, 18:14
Replies: 36
by gypo » 02 Aug 2015, 18:20
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Just came back from a weekend trip and noticed that my solar charge controller wasnt showing any voltage going in from the solar panels? They were...
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Last post by gypo
11 Aug 2015, 18:14
How many fuses?

Last post by Walrus « 11 Aug 2015, 16:36
Replies: 9
by Walrus » 11 Aug 2015, 12:33

I've been wondering... if I add a relay for something (lights, heater etc) should I put a fuse in the power side or the switch side, or both - or am...

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Last post by Walrus
11 Aug 2015, 16:36
Alternator upgrade

Last post by California Dreamin « 11 Aug 2015, 13:11
Replies: 2
by JNW » 09 Aug 2015, 14:30

I'm thinking my original 90amp alternator in my 2.1 Dj is probably overworked when running the engine, split charging and running the fridge.

Could...

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Last post by California Dreamin
11 Aug 2015, 13:11
Oil LED and buzzer woes!

Last post by marlinowner « 10 Aug 2015, 17:15
Replies: 3
by rockthebus » 10 Aug 2015, 13:28

T3, 2.1WBX, LHD European import

Scenario: After sorting out a misfire, and cleaning all contacts in the engine bay. Misfire sorted, and she pulls...

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Last post by marlinowner
10 Aug 2015, 17:15
Main battery keeps dying

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 10 Aug 2015, 16:21
Replies: 14
by dansk » 03 Aug 2015, 07:41

We've always had an issue with our main battery dying, especially after a heavy nights rain, but this was never a major issue with our original...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
10 Aug 2015, 16:21
1.9 petrol t25 alternator sender wire

Last post by California Dreamin « 10 Aug 2015, 16:13
Replies: 5
by mshaw1980 » 10 Aug 2015, 06:58

Hi everyone

Love my t25 even though it requires me to rebuild the engine 80 miles after buying it. Never mind will be fun. Anyway just wondered, can...

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Last post by California Dreamin
10 Aug 2015, 16:13

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