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Propex pics

Last post by Wolfy « 26 Aug 2015, 16:35
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
TV help required

Last post by kevcorks « 10 Aug 2015, 16:05
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by kevcorks » 24 Jun 2015, 09:44
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Hi all

I am looking at TV's for my camper and am wondering what experience people have with the difference between the 12v caravan models and...
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Last post by kevcorks
10 Aug 2015, 16:05
Acrylic Stone Guards for Square Headlights

Last post by Empi76 « 10 Aug 2015, 14:58
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by AngeloEvs » 11 Jun 2009, 11:25
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Given the expense and difficulty obtaining replacement square headlamps you may want to consider making and fitting acrylic stone guards. The...
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Last post by Empi76
10 Aug 2015, 14:58
Melted wire

Last post by bigherb « 10 Aug 2015, 12:59
Replies: 4
by Joner001 » 09 Aug 2015, 19:38

Hi,

I posted this on facebook but just wanted to double check.
Whilst on holiday the black wire shown in the photo has melted away. The van wouldnt...

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Last post by bigherb
10 Aug 2015, 12:59
Temperature gauge on dash not working

Last post by Jawin89 « 09 Aug 2015, 16:07
Replies: 1
by Jonnyb416 » 09 Aug 2015, 15:59

Since my 1Y engine upgrade a few dash lights aren't working. My biggest concern is the temperature light. I've changed the radiator switches as they...

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Last post by Jawin89
09 Aug 2015, 16:07
TK103B tracker

Last post by keith « 08 Aug 2015, 21:23
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by captain Byrne » 20 Jul 2015, 18:44
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Anyone know how to turn off the device without having to physically switch the button? I just really want to disarm the shock sensor but I can't find...
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Last post by keith
08 Aug 2015, 21:23
What cable type for -ve earth?

Last post by dsmith1974 « 08 Aug 2015, 20:15
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by dsmith1974 » 10 Jun 2015, 08:29
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I need to make up a new cable for my leisure battery to go from -ve to chassis. What strand/diameter/amp rated cable should I use? The...
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Last post by dsmith1974
08 Aug 2015, 20:15
Dashboard web cameras

Last post by thebobster « 06 Aug 2015, 17:40
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by Huyton_Blue » 05 Aug 2015, 19:22

Does anyone have these in their vehicles?

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Last post by thebobster
06 Aug 2015, 17:40
Fitting a leisure battery under R&R seat

Last post by CovKid « 06 Aug 2015, 16:53
Replies: 23
by crookedmouth123 » 15 Jul 2015, 15:26
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Hello you wonderful people!!
I'm planning to fit my 110ah leisure battery under my R&R bed as it is to large to fit under passenger seat.

Has...
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Last post by CovKid
06 Aug 2015, 16:53

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