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Alternator issue/argument!!

Last post by Oscar the Grouch « 13 Jul 2015, 18:00
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by Oscar the Grouch » 08 Jul 2015, 19:49
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Hello!!
We are the proud new owners of a 1983 VW T25!! Awesome, except we have got no further than the end of the road and had to be towed home!!
I...
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Last post by Oscar the Grouch
13 Jul 2015, 18:00
Tracker/central locking wiring

Last post by captain Byrne « 13 Jul 2015, 14:07
Replies: 8
by captain Byrne » 12 Jul 2015, 07:13

Hi all,

I decided to get myself a TK103B+ tracker! Trouble is I'm struggling to get it to work with my central locking unit & wondered if anyone...

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Last post by captain Byrne
13 Jul 2015, 14:07
100w Flexible Solar Panel

Last post by t25driver « 12 Jul 2015, 16:06
Replies: 51
by Joker79 » 17 Aug 2013, 19:04
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I've wanted for sometime to fit a solar panel to my camper and increase my leisure battery power whilst off grid.

I have a Westfalia high top and I...
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Last post by t25driver
12 Jul 2015, 16:06
ZIG plus LVD - question for electrical whizzes

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 12 Jul 2015, 14:10
Replies: 13
by CJH » 14 Feb 2014, 08:46

My leisure battery is connected to my ZIG CF8 via a single cable. This cable therefore functions as the load cable (supplying the ZIG) and the...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
12 Jul 2015, 14:10
Which wire goes where ?

Last post by stevie43_uk « 11 Jul 2015, 23:21
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by stevie43_uk » 11 Jul 2015, 17:50

I labelled the wires up but the labels rubbed off

I have a bunch of wires coming into the engine bay on my diesel T25 on a single harness

I'm...

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Last post by stevie43_uk
11 Jul 2015, 23:21
1.6TD will not turn over/start (1987 Joker)

Last post by davejl « 11 Jul 2015, 18:58
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by davejl » 01 Jul 2015, 06:36

I've had a long term problem with battery discharge, normally after 2 weeks or more so to prevent this I've kept the van plugged in to keep the...

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Last post by davejl
11 Jul 2015, 18:58
head Light Aim

Last post by CovKid « 10 Jul 2015, 10:27
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by crazymilk » 07 Jul 2015, 11:02

Got an MOT on Saturday and trying to get ready for the big day!

I know my headlight aim is out, anybody now how to adjust them and how to get them...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Jul 2015, 10:27
What do these buttons do?!?! Are any of them the self destru

Last post by CJH « 09 Jul 2015, 19:38
Replies: 5
by iamtheactor » 08 Jul 2015, 22:08

Hi - totally newbie to my van here... what do these buttons do and how do I use them to correctly power the fridge without draining my battery...

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Last post by CJH
09 Jul 2015, 19:38
Central locking/Immobiliser Kit

Last post by Squeezebox « 09 Jul 2015, 08:36
Replies: 3
by Squeezebox » 08 Jul 2015, 21:19

Anyone any thoughts or experience with the central locking and immobiliser kits that are around.

Just wondering if they fit a T25 OK?

This kind of...

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Last post by Squeezebox
09 Jul 2015, 08:36
Speakers to sit on battery covers

Last post by ghost123uk « 09 Jul 2015, 06:52
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by Sir Brixalot » 07 Jul 2015, 21:00

I've got old wiring already in place. Can anyone suggest speakers that will sit on battery covers?

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Last post by ghost123uk
09 Jul 2015, 06:52
speed reading

Last post by silverbullet « 08 Jul 2015, 20:33
Replies: 6
by Apex » 08 Jul 2015, 18:53

has anyone had a speedo that is inaccurate in its speed reading, its at least 50% out. any help would be appreciated. the offender is a 2.1 petrol...

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Last post by silverbullet
08 Jul 2015, 20:33
Washer Circuit

Last post by ScienceBoy « 08 Jul 2015, 18:31
Replies: 11
by Mark S » 15 Feb 2015, 19:27

Me squirties ent bin wurkin...

Today I removed the reservoir and connected the motor to a 12V source - fine. Next, I went under the bus and checked...

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Last post by ScienceBoy
08 Jul 2015, 18:31
Clear indicators

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Jul 2015, 17:37
Replies: 5
by Ant-t » 04 Jul 2015, 17:53

Has anyone fitted them? If so it an easy enough job?

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Jul 2015, 17:37
Battery Drain 1.6d '85

Last post by HarryMann « 07 Jul 2015, 10:22
Replies: 5
by Ceecee85 » 05 Jul 2015, 10:32

There's been a parasitic drain on my starter battery since I got the van 2 years ago. I finally got around to checking it out and followed the...

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Last post by HarryMann
07 Jul 2015, 10:22
Picture of solar setup on a tin top?

Last post by colouredFunk « 07 Jul 2015, 09:22

by colouredFunk » 07 Jul 2015, 09:22

Has anyone got some pictures of Solar Panels on their Tin tops vans? I'm struggling for inspiration on finding the correct size so it fits nicely...

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Last post by colouredFunk
07 Jul 2015, 09:22
Can not start van 1.6 td

Last post by Ceecee85 « 06 Jul 2015, 17:59
Replies: 6
by Laws1974 » 30 Jun 2015, 11:59

Tried to start the van the other day it has been off the road for a bit whilst working on it. Battery is good but when I turn the key nothing happens...

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Last post by Ceecee85
06 Jul 2015, 17:59
Split charging

Last post by California Dreamin « 05 Jul 2015, 21:42
Replies: 15
by crampercamper » 26 Jun 2015, 13:34
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I have been looking at the split charging relays, will a 70amp split charging kit be OK for normal use, no fridge? Is it best to use a 140amp? I...
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Last post by California Dreamin
05 Jul 2015, 21:42
Led bulbs

Last post by CovKid « 05 Jul 2015, 19:56
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by Ant-t » 26 Jun 2015, 21:58
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Thinking about swapping my standard cab and sliding door interior lights for led bulbs, anyone got any recommendations?
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Last post by CovKid
05 Jul 2015, 19:56
Horn won't work

Last post by Ceecee85 « 05 Jul 2015, 18:36
Replies: 4
by Simon james » 28 Jun 2015, 13:39

Hi Can anyone tell which fuse for horn or maybe it's another problem
Thanks simon

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Last post by Ceecee85
05 Jul 2015, 18:36
stereo help

Last post by commonone « 05 Jul 2015, 15:19
Replies: 6
by commonone » 05 Jul 2015, 10:08

Hi. I've got a kenwood stereo in my doka and need some advice. I've got no sound coming from the unit, speakers are all connected and seem to be...

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Last post by commonone
05 Jul 2015, 15:19
Mystery glow plug sensor

Last post by niscot « 03 Jul 2015, 20:32
Replies: 2
by niscot » 03 Jul 2015, 18:35

Hi this is my first post for quite a while. I now have a 1990 1.6TD
I have a problem. The glow plug light is staying on for the full minute and a...

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Last post by niscot
03 Jul 2015, 20:32
Speedo

Last post by Theclash « 03 Jul 2015, 09:31
Replies: 2
by Theclash » 01 Jul 2015, 18:32

My speedo works as it should but milo meter doesn't clock any miles and trip milo meter doesn't turn either
Anyone had same problems or any idea what...

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Last post by Theclash
03 Jul 2015, 09:31
Live supply from battery to fuse box (diesel)

Last post by lloydy « 01 Jul 2015, 13:28
Replies: 4
by lloydy » 30 Jun 2015, 22:01

I know it goes from the black box in engine bay to the fuse box, is it literally a spade connection onto the back of the fuse box? Also does anyone...

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Last post by lloydy
01 Jul 2015, 13:28
roof mounted dvd plater/tv

Last post by sternal « 30 Jun 2015, 19:51
Replies: 6
by jim potter » 26 Jun 2015, 12:05

ok so i am looking at one of these , mainly to keep the kids entertained.
has anyone fitted one and if so where.
I have a factory tintop .
My plane...

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Last post by sternal
30 Jun 2015, 19:51
Indicators don't work when headlights are on ?!! Help

Last post by mrob71 « 30 Jun 2015, 07:30
Replies: 18
by mrob71 » 18 Jun 2015, 16:07
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Hi there all.. Help please....... I have a T25 1984 model... and though it's a very sound car.. it has failed it's MOT today due to electrical faults...
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Last post by mrob71
30 Jun 2015, 07:30
Horn earth

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 29 Jun 2015, 09:49
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by george2490 » 28 Jun 2015, 22:29

Evening. Any advice on getting good earth to steering column? I can't GT horn to work without a separate earth to column.
Losing hair rapidly.

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
29 Jun 2015, 09:49
Folow-up to speedo problem

Last post by Ernest « 29 Jun 2015, 09:43
Replies: 3
by Ernest » 25 Jun 2015, 18:49

Hi all
Over the past day or so I have received some really helpful advice regarding my van's odometer (its stopped working!).
Now I have got to the...

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Last post by Ernest
29 Jun 2015, 09:43
Homemade portable solar generator

Last post by lefty67 « 26 Jun 2015, 23:42

by lefty67 » 26 Jun 2015, 23:42

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Don't know about the build quality :) but interesting all the same. Plenty of other examples on...

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Last post by lefty67
26 Jun 2015, 23:42
Fridge problem again...

Last post by killerme « 26 Jun 2015, 22:58
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by killerme » 25 Jun 2015, 14:03
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I did a big cleanout of the fridge last year and it worked really well. I checked it during the winter and it was still working then. However, come...
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Last post by killerme
26 Jun 2015, 22:58
help requied

Last post by mercman « 26 Jun 2015, 22:40

by mercman » 26 Jun 2015, 22:40

hi can any body help ,live in leeds and have a 1982 westfalia joker pop top . when i bought it kitchen unit was missing . since one has been found...

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Last post by mercman
26 Jun 2015, 22:40
where does your temp gauge sit?

Last post by dansimpson « 26 Jun 2015, 22:02
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by cookbot » 21 Jun 2015, 10:12

I've recently just put in a new stat and now it warms up nicely, was just wondering where peoples gauge sits? That stat was removed in the first...

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Last post by dansimpson
26 Jun 2015, 22:02
Cable Connectors

Last post by greasemonkey « 26 Jun 2015, 19:54
Replies: 5
by Walrus » 26 Jun 2015, 12:35

I was browsing around (looking for 12v flat cable) and came across these on the Screwfix website:

They look like a better alternative to screw...

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Last post by greasemonkey
26 Jun 2015, 19:54
Recommended auto electrician in Derby area, very good!!

Last post by Troopy « 26 Jun 2015, 17:56
Replies: 2
by Troopy » 26 Jun 2015, 13:52

Hi all, had to have some electrical work done on the bus and was put in touch with a guy called Jon from near me (Langley Mill, Derbyshire).

Very...

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Last post by Troopy
26 Jun 2015, 17:56
Temp and oil senders on a Petrol to Diesel conversonn

Last post by mig « 26 Jun 2015, 09:52
Replies: 2
by mig » 25 Jun 2015, 13:51

I am trying to finish the last few bits on a Petrol to Diesel (Golf SB ) engine conversion.(1982 van)
On the diesel engine there are two senders in a...

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Last post by mig
26 Jun 2015, 09:52
Battery fuse terminal

Last post by VWMartin « 26 Jun 2015, 07:40
Replies: 8
by VWMartin » 24 Jun 2015, 20:59

Hi guys

What are you people using if you have multiple wires with fuses running to the main battery?

I've got a charge relay and amp running to the...

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Last post by VWMartin
26 Jun 2015, 07:40
Dash Lights

Last post by tonytech « 25 Jun 2015, 18:27
Replies: 4
by Lewis.. » 25 Jun 2015, 13:50

Hi there,

I have recently taken off my dash pod to inspect and clean the PCB in the hope that this might cure my oil pressure light going off. So I...

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Last post by tonytech
25 Jun 2015, 18:27
Speedo problem

Last post by Ernest « 25 Jun 2015, 09:54
Replies: 6
by Ernest » 23 Jun 2015, 19:55

Postby Ernest » Tue Jun 23, 2015 7:53 pm

Hi all

I am seeking advice...on a drive yesterday returning from a few days in Devon the milometer...

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Last post by Ernest
25 Jun 2015, 09:54
Mileometer promlem

Last post by Ernest « 24 Jun 2015, 09:54
Replies: 2
by Ernest » 23 Jun 2015, 19:53

Hi all

I am seeking advice...on a drive yesterday returning from a few days in Devon the milometer (odometer?) and the trip-meter on my van packed...

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Last post by Ernest
24 Jun 2015, 09:54
Which add on gauges are most useful?

Last post by nordberg « 24 Jun 2015, 08:43
Replies: 7
by badgerfax » 23 Jun 2015, 09:38

I am thinking of putting in one of the dual gauge pods from Brickwerks to house an oil temperature gauge as I want to monitor the new AGG setup....

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Last post by nordberg
24 Jun 2015, 08:43
Common earth connector

Last post by Budgie7 « 24 Jun 2015, 07:03
Replies: 8
by Budgie7 » 23 Jun 2015, 20:08

Hi, what is the best and cheapest way of taking several earth wires from light switches, tap pump etc, to ground.
Can you use a 4or 6 fuse holder/...

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Last post by Budgie7
24 Jun 2015, 07:03
Electric help

Last post by CJH « 23 Jun 2015, 10:30
Replies: 5
by crazymilk » 22 Jun 2015, 12:58

Hi all

I am putting back my t25 interior and I am try to add a few improvements and I am complete novice when it comes to electrics

I have a new...

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Last post by CJH
23 Jun 2015, 10:30
Switch charge from main to leisure battery

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 22 Jun 2015, 21:17
Replies: 1
by BigYellowCampers » 22 Jun 2015, 20:38

Hi all,

Hope you can help...

When the van is running the main battery is charged, when that is full, there is a devise/switch that automatically...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
22 Jun 2015, 21:17
petrol rev counter - green route?

Last post by Bubble Meister « 22 Jun 2015, 20:52
Replies: 18
by CovKid » 20 Jun 2015, 11:01
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Picked up the green at the clocks ok but I cannot find other end in engine bay. There is a green on neg side of coil but this goes to ignition...
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Last post by Bubble Meister
22 Jun 2015, 20:52
Ignition Switch Spade Connectprs

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 22 Jun 2015, 19:49
Replies: 6
by agnew1985 » 22 Jun 2015, 13:55

Hi, can anyone tell me where I can get some replacement locking spade connectors for the cables in the black plug into the ignition switch? And what...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
22 Jun 2015, 19:49
Fridge problem

Last post by windydubber « 22 Jun 2015, 19:28
Replies: 6
by windydubber » 22 Jun 2015, 18:56

No too sure if this should be here or in the campers section.

My fridge is playing up on 12v! I just wired it in, directly to the leisure battery...

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Last post by windydubber
22 Jun 2015, 19:28
CENTRAL LOCKING

Last post by Ceecee85 « 22 Jun 2015, 12:13
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by magictricky » 05 Jun 2015, 16:18

Very proud new owner of a 1984 Westfalia. Selling my T4 in about 20mins! Leaving the fast lane and doing it properly!!
Two problems...........Chap...

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Last post by Ceecee85
22 Jun 2015, 12:13
Hot and cold Blower

Last post by CovKid « 22 Jun 2015, 11:11
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by T25vanman » 17 Jun 2015, 13:23

I'm trying to identify a problem by eliminating any potential faults. Obvious choice before attempting removing the complete dash for access to the...

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Last post by CovKid
22 Jun 2015, 11:11
Quad round headlamps DIY project on samba

Last post by tforturton « 22 Jun 2015, 11:08
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by silverbullet » 19 Jun 2015, 12:23

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Last post by tforturton
22 Jun 2015, 11:08
Fuse board identification.

Last post by Robsey « 21 Jun 2015, 21:07
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by T25vanman » 17 Jun 2015, 13:11

Hi all.
I wondering where to find the list that shows what fuses are for what. I don't seem to have anything in my van to allow me to identify the...

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Last post by Robsey
21 Jun 2015, 21:07
heater selector cables

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 21 Jun 2015, 14:59
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by Jonnyb416 » 20 Jun 2015, 20:30

Today I have had the dash out to replace the heater motor and resistors. Fixed the water jet pipes while i was in there. I discovered the cables that...

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21 Jun 2015, 14:59

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