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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
Replies: 88
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
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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
Replies: 24
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
Replies: 22
by dsmith1974 » 10 Jun 2015, 08:29
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Hi,

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
Power inverters

Last post by LeeME3 « 06 Aug 2015, 11:28
Replies: 2
by alank950 » 06 Aug 2015, 08:26

Whats the best power inverters on the market.
I would say a 300w would do ok..just for watching tv .video and radio usage
Lots listed on ebay...

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Last post by LeeME3
06 Aug 2015, 11:28
Westy BBB charger stopped working

Last post by ghost123uk « 05 Aug 2015, 16:04
Replies: 18
by danmetallic » 01 Aug 2015, 08:23
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Suspect my BBB charger has stopped working. No voltage increase at batteries. 240v working though. Any ideas? Fuses to check?
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Last post by ghost123uk
05 Aug 2015, 16:04
A quick head lights question

Last post by petethefeet « 04 Aug 2015, 18:31
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by petethefeet » 04 Aug 2015, 18:18

All,
I have owned my van for 3 years now and it is relatively unmolested and original.
I knew the head light connections were a bit tired and the...

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Last post by petethefeet
04 Aug 2015, 18:31
Lights are on but engine wont turn over

Last post by tonytech « 04 Aug 2015, 16:45
Replies: 2
by zenecho » 04 Aug 2015, 11:11

I had a strange problem at the weekend driving down to a small festival near Brighton.
Cruising along with no problem, we decided to stop at a...

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Last post by tonytech
04 Aug 2015, 16:45
DAB Aerial recommendations ?

Last post by LeeME3 « 04 Aug 2015, 16:09
Replies: 7
by zak » 30 Jul 2015, 05:47

Anyone fitted a DAB aerial?

Have a brand new radio as a result of a theft, its DAB like the old one, the DAB reception never worked great before....

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Last post by LeeME3
04 Aug 2015, 16:09
rev counter

Last post by CovKid « 04 Aug 2015, 14:12
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by broutta » 28 Jul 2015, 19:53

Hi all i have come across this rev counter and wondering if i can use my current 1.6td instruments to fill in bits like the diesel and temperature...

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Last post by CovKid
04 Aug 2015, 14:12
solar pannels

Last post by California Dreamin « 03 Aug 2015, 23:54
Replies: 11
by alank950 » 30 Jul 2015, 12:56

Any one know the best solar panel kit I can buy for my van ..lots listed but not shure about quality..links appreciated ....thanks

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Last post by California Dreamin
03 Aug 2015, 23:54
Generating Schematic Diagrams

Last post by dsmith1974 « 03 Aug 2015, 21:41
Replies: 6
by dsmith1974 » 03 Aug 2015, 13:37

Hi All,

Just wondered if anyone uses any (free) software to create wiring diagrams? I've traced where (almost) all of the wires go in the van to...

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Last post by dsmith1974
03 Aug 2015, 21:41
CS to 1Y conversion, Alternator wiring

Last post by Holliesdad « 03 Aug 2015, 20:29
Replies: 2
by Holliesdad » 02 Jul 2014, 00:41

I have just fitted a 1Y in my Autohomes Camper, It was originally a petrol but It had a 1.6 cs engine in it when I got it. The 1Y came out of a...

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Last post by Holliesdad
03 Aug 2015, 20:29
Head unit/cig lighter loom questions

Last post by CovKid « 03 Aug 2015, 06:43
Replies: 2
by chewbacca » 01 Aug 2015, 18:37

Hi guys

I'm in the process of sorting out the head unit wiring & I have a quick question.

The loom to the back of the head unit seems to be tied...

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Last post by CovKid
03 Aug 2015, 06:43
Leisure battery chalenges

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 02 Aug 2015, 23:39
Replies: 14
by el_presidente » 27 Jul 2015, 22:07

Evening all

I have read a lot of wikis and other posts on leisure batteries and split charge relays but if I can be indulged I'd like to set out my...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
02 Aug 2015, 23:39
Solar split charging

Last post by gypo « 02 Aug 2015, 13:26
Replies: 15
by JNW » 30 Jul 2015, 13:38
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I've patched in a solar system to my van's leisure battery-powered system. It's now charging the leisure battery.

I want it to split charge both...
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Last post by gypo
02 Aug 2015, 13:26
Zig or not?

Last post by CJH « 01 Aug 2015, 09:53
Replies: 2
by monkeyboysee » 31 Jul 2015, 12:17

Hi guys, in the previous van I had a zig unit, leisure battery and 240v hook up, all worked sound for me.

Now I have a panel van that is slowly...

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Last post by CJH
01 Aug 2015, 09:53
BBB

Last post by ghost123uk « 01 Aug 2015, 09:09
Replies: 1
by randolph57 » 31 Jul 2015, 14:11

I'm assuming that the buzzing Black box will continue to charge the two batteries as long as 220v is present at the electric hook up? Just...

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Last post by ghost123uk
01 Aug 2015, 09:09
Help, emergency, Headlight issue

Last post by pierce « 31 Jul 2015, 06:12
Replies: 7
by pierce » 30 Jul 2015, 07:30

We were about to head off on holiday to the ferry last night, when the headlights failed to come on.

The symptoms are no headlight or full beam, the...

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Last post by pierce
31 Jul 2015, 06:12
Battery hissing

Last post by Joner001 « 30 Jul 2015, 20:51
Replies: 11
by Joner001 » 26 Jul 2015, 19:37

Sorry if this has been asked before but I couldn't find anything.

I have an 1983 Westfalia Joker.
All the wiring etc seems to be original.
I have...

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Last post by Joner001
30 Jul 2015, 20:51
Wiring for fridge relay

Last post by Margo88 « 30 Jul 2015, 20:35
Replies: 2
by Margo88 » 29 Jul 2015, 20:48

Hi guys,

Can anyone please tell me where would be the best place to take the feed from for the coil on my fridge relay?

I was going to take it...

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Last post by Margo88
30 Jul 2015, 20:35
Charging main battery off leisure battery/solar panels

Last post by gypo « 29 Jul 2015, 19:35
Replies: 10
by gypo » 26 Jul 2015, 14:54

Can anyone help please,

Could I use this relay (TEC3M) in reverse i.e charging from my leisure batteries to my main battery so the excess power that...

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Last post by gypo
29 Jul 2015, 19:35
Fuel gauge kaput

Last post by Dazco « 29 Jul 2015, 18:03

by Dazco » 29 Jul 2015, 18:03

My (petrol) gauge hasn't worked for a long time . I run 99% of the time on gas but would like a working petrol gauge.
Is the petrol gauge powered...

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Last post by Dazco
29 Jul 2015, 18:03
Coil ageing

Last post by marlinowner « 29 Jul 2015, 16:01
Replies: 2
by Bubble Meister » 29 Jul 2015, 11:31

I've maintained my van pretty well over the last 12 years but I'm starting to suspect that one of the ageing components is the coil.

Can coils...

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Last post by marlinowner
29 Jul 2015, 16:01
Alternator opinions

Last post by danmetallic « 28 Jul 2015, 15:57
Replies: 2
by danmetallic » 28 Jul 2015, 14:08

Just changing out my 90A alternator for one of these BW ones.
onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

Going to get the old Bosch one...

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Last post by danmetallic
28 Jul 2015, 15:57
Digital Volt/ammeter setup question

Last post by CovKid « 27 Jul 2015, 20:35
Replies: 7
by ringo » 26 Jul 2015, 07:35

I know a few people have installed the digital ammeters that come with a current shunt.

I have just installed mine and am getting no reading for...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Jul 2015, 20:35
Mobile auto electrician needed near Wigan

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 27 Jul 2015, 20:14

by Jonnyb416 » 27 Jul 2015, 20:14

Does anybody know of someone please? My van is so close to being on the road but I've been let down last minute by the electrician. We are hoping to...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
27 Jul 2015, 20:14
led time clocks

Last post by CovKid « 27 Jul 2015, 11:27
Replies: 10
by rikg24 » 22 Jul 2015, 20:39

Does anyone know if you can get a replacement led time clock from anywhere as fitted in the instrument clusters ?

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Last post by CovKid
27 Jul 2015, 11:27
Temp gauge at three quarters after new stat, pump and coolan

Last post by ghost123uk « 27 Jul 2015, 06:29
Replies: 12
by CaseyCamper » 26 Jul 2015, 09:20

Hey guys n gals, I would really appreciate your help with an issue I'm having. So I replaced my thermostat (87° opening Febi Bilstein brand), water...

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Last post by ghost123uk
27 Jul 2015, 06:29
cranking battery

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Jul 2015, 20:49
Replies: 17
by mat » 21 Jul 2015, 17:24
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Hello
My girlfriend has recently got herself a t25 , which she has had problems recently starting due to a shot starter battery it's a type 335 /...
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Last post by kevtherev
26 Jul 2015, 20:49
Nightmare Talbot

Last post by CovKid « 26 Jul 2015, 06:30
Replies: 2
by CovKid » 25 Jul 2015, 18:40

Spent the day helping a friend fit a smartcom and a new leisure battery in a Talbot camper. That bit no prob, then ages trying to strip out the...

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Last post by CovKid
26 Jul 2015, 06:30
Dodgy fuel guage

Last post by ajsimmo « 25 Jul 2015, 21:35
Replies: 1
by Roydini » 25 Jul 2015, 14:51

I've always found my fuel gauge to be a little vague, but last week I filled the tank up and the gauge only went to about 3/4 on the scale? Now it is...

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Last post by ajsimmo
25 Jul 2015, 21:35
installing a oil temp gauge help!! newbie

Last post by Rusty bucket « 25 Jul 2015, 20:41

by Rusty bucket » 25 Jul 2015, 20:41

Hi newbie here so apologies if im covering old ground, would like to install an oil temperature gauge in a 2ltr cu . Reasons are this is my first air...

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Last post by Rusty bucket
25 Jul 2015, 20:41
DJ lots of black smoke Help needed!

Last post by Aidan « 24 Jul 2015, 05:41
Replies: 17
by spanishfly » 12 Jul 2015, 18:01
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Hi can anyone please help, I'm desperate. My van is undriveable and I just don't know what to try next??? I'm in Cornwall, Launceston. It starts...
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Last post by Aidan
24 Jul 2015, 05:41
CB users? help

Last post by ghost123uk « 23 Jul 2015, 14:18
Replies: 19
by wee bugger » 16 Jul 2015, 07:52
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I have a TTI TCB550 got from Maplins a few years ago and was working fine...taken out van, boxed, dry stored...put back in van and everything good...
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Last post by ghost123uk
23 Jul 2015, 14:18
Electrolux RM 212 Fridge

Last post by marlinowner « 22 Jul 2015, 19:30
Replies: 13
by TONYT25T25 » 20 Jul 2015, 20:48

After reading various threads and wiki tips (turning it upside down etc for 24hrs), I managed to get my fridge up and running on 240v and 12v....

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Last post by marlinowner
22 Jul 2015, 19:30
Fog/spot light wiring

Last post by danmetallic « 22 Jul 2015, 11:25
Replies: 4
by danmetallic » 19 Jul 2015, 19:01

Can anyone enlighten me on how to mod the wiring so the front spot lights turn on independently of the main/side lights.

Installing Terrapodz to...

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Last post by danmetallic
22 Jul 2015, 11:25
instrument gauge holder broken

Last post by broutta « 22 Jul 2015, 10:02
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by broutta » 22 Jul 2015, 08:10

first of all first time using photobucket can you please let me know i have done this right as i don't want to take up your server space.

ive found...

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Last post by broutta
22 Jul 2015, 10:02
speedo not working

Last post by CovKid « 22 Jul 2015, 08:04
Replies: 1
by L.Mo » 22 Jul 2015, 07:34

My speedo has suddenly stopped working...any ideas on why this might be? And how easy is it to fix...? is it a cable?
thanks!

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Last post by CovKid
22 Jul 2015, 08:04
2.1 dj issues

Last post by ajsimmo « 21 Jul 2015, 15:32
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by nodding scooby » 19 Jul 2015, 18:05

Had to get towed back today. Went out in van this morning and the revs were high when first started and were high for about ten minutes then it cut...

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Last post by ajsimmo
21 Jul 2015, 15:32
fuel gauge stopped working

Last post by marlinowner « 21 Jul 2015, 08:06
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by rbs » 02 Sep 2014, 17:17

Just returned from trip to garage where I had battery bracket welded and carburetta cleaned out and realised the fuel gauge no longer works and the...

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Last post by marlinowner
21 Jul 2015, 08:06
Non-T25, but perfect for a time-served VW mechanic

Last post by CJH « 21 Jul 2015, 07:03
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by CJH » 12 Jul 2015, 17:33

I've been helping a mate to wire up a beach buggy, based on a 1967 Beetle. It has the Beetle steering column and stalks. Everything seems to work as...

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Last post by CJH
21 Jul 2015, 07:03

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