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checking fuses and wiring on an older camper	Alfredo	20 Oct 2026, 16:28	Once this week	Electrical & Instrumentation

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Battery hissing

Last post by Joner001 « 30 Jul 2015, 20:51
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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
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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
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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
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by danmetallic » 28 Jul 2015, 14:08

Just changing out my 90A alternator for one of these BW ones.
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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
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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
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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
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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
Replies: 5
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
Replies: 7
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
Replies: 12
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
Faulty clock T25

Last post by Lorns23 « 20 Jul 2015, 21:54
Replies: 5
by Lorns23 » 13 Jul 2015, 21:18

Hi
Firstly can I hold my hand up and say I'm a complete novice bit love my T25 (E reg).
The problem is that the clock has just started going mad on...

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Last post by Lorns23
20 Jul 2015, 21:54
Mains LEDs on 12v

Last post by CovKid « 20 Jul 2015, 19:29

by CovKid » 20 Jul 2015, 19:29

Worth a look
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Last post by CovKid
20 Jul 2015, 19:29
Diesel - petrol dash clock cluster....

Last post by Evil Elvis « 20 Jul 2015, 15:57

by Evil Elvis » 20 Jul 2015, 15:57

Hi guys, can anyone tell me if the PCB is interchangeable between diesel and petrol models..?
Waiting for the elusive PCB to come up on flea-bay and...

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Last post by Evil Elvis
20 Jul 2015, 15:57
Headlamps for LHD Westy

Last post by R0B « 20 Jul 2015, 15:41
Replies: 8
by Andyvandy » 21 Apr 2015, 11:25

Hi,

Does anyone know where I can get a set of square/rectangular headlamps for my LHD Westy.
I need to change them over from UK to continental so I...

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Last post by R0B
20 Jul 2015, 15:41
Advice for the electrically ignorant please

Last post by Hoopy_Frood « 20 Jul 2015, 08:53
Replies: 4
by Hoopy_Frood » 17 Jul 2015, 15:56

I have finally repainted, filled and hung the replacement doors on Marv and they look ace!

I need to wire up the electric windows still. I asked for...

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Last post by Hoopy_Frood
20 Jul 2015, 08:53
intermitent starter problem

Last post by CovKid « 19 Jul 2015, 22:13
Replies: 3
by fatpasty » 12 Jul 2015, 20:37

whilst on holiday, I couldn't get the camper to start, battery warning light, oil pressure light and heater coil light came on ,but the starter motor...

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Last post by CovKid
19 Jul 2015, 22:13
Fuse size

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Jul 2015, 21:19
Replies: 3
by lodgey62 » 19 Jul 2015, 21:04

Anyone know what the fuse rating should be for the fused relay to the leasure battery on a 1.9 DG 1989 auto sleeper?

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Jul 2015, 21:19
indicators and hazzards

Last post by ermie571 « 19 Jul 2015, 21:00
Replies: 5
by ermie571 » 19 Jul 2015, 18:25

ok folks. I switch the indicators on at the stalk..I get a constant green light on the dash....Hazzards not playing either.

Relay gone?

Where else...

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Last post by ermie571
19 Jul 2015, 21:00
Electrolux rm212f fridge

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Jul 2015, 20:55
Replies: 1
by tomo » 19 Jul 2015, 19:06

Hi
I know this will probably be old hat to some folks but my red ignition switch is not flashing when switched on. I think gas is coming through and...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Jul 2015, 20:55
Temp gauge fail

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Jul 2015, 20:53
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by kevtherev » 18 Jul 2015, 05:42

Started up, gauge briefly burst into life then stopped.
Ok so I checked the failure, and earthed the sender wire (metal thermostat housing) with no...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Jul 2015, 20:53
New engine earth braid

Last post by mirams « 19 Jul 2015, 17:26
Replies: 3
by mirams » 17 Jul 2015, 17:16

I've got a 2.1 DJ, and the engine earth braid from left of engine to near the coil has rotted right through.

Is there a recommended source for...

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Last post by mirams
19 Jul 2015, 17:26
Power woes

Last post by dubslug « 19 Jul 2015, 17:02
Replies: 2
by dubslug » 19 Jul 2015, 10:39

Hi all recently I had twin dells fitted, all was great till fuel pump died, I've changed this and gears 1-3 seem okay but in 4th it's coughing and...

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Last post by dubslug
19 Jul 2015, 17:02
van won't start possible ignition switch

Last post by docwalker99 « 19 Jul 2015, 16:10

by docwalker99 » 19 Jul 2015, 16:10

Afternoon folks I was about to pop out in my 1600 ct bus but nothing it turns over but no spark looking around fuse board noticed number fuse out so...

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Last post by docwalker99
19 Jul 2015, 16:10
Reconditioned starter motors

Last post by bigherb « 19 Jul 2015, 13:47
Replies: 14
by jpennington » 21 Jun 2015, 17:44

They don't make them like that any more!

The original starter on my '86 DJ lasted 19 years. The first recon unit lasted 6 years, the second one is...

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Last post by bigherb
19 Jul 2015, 13:47
Aqua 8 pump 7 or 10 litre?

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Jul 2015, 13:09
Replies: 4
by Sir Brixalot » 17 Jul 2015, 19:41

Just about to buy one. Fiamma offer two sizes 7 litre and 10 litre. They appear to be the same size. I've currently got a 7ltr, is there any reason...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Jul 2015, 13:09
Simple Solar Setup?

Last post by ghost123uk « 19 Jul 2015, 11:03
Replies: 21
by colouredFunk » 22 Jun 2015, 13:21
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Hey, I'm starting to think about installing a solar panel for our 4 week trip to Portugal soon (August). With the aim of helping out the leisure...
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Last post by ghost123uk
19 Jul 2015, 11:03
new battery going flat

Last post by a1winchester « 18 Jul 2015, 16:58
Replies: 5
by T25Lincs » 16 Jul 2015, 18:47

Hi

I am a T25 virgin and have owned her for only a month now . Our 1st trip out was to British GP and we loved it however a week before we left the...

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Last post by a1winchester
18 Jul 2015, 16:58
Wiring water temp sensor

Last post by ghost123uk « 17 Jul 2015, 08:08
Replies: 8
by badgerfax » 09 Jul 2015, 20:50

Evening all, I have recently bought one of these as the GTi sensor reads low,

Does 1 pin go to ground and the other to gauge.

Hope someone can...

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Last post by ghost123uk
17 Jul 2015, 08:08
Fridge question

Last post by Ant-t « 16 Jul 2015, 21:44
Replies: 10
by Ant-t » 08 Jul 2015, 18:22

I've got an Electrolux rm123e fridge fitted which I'm having trouble running on gas. Tried to light it several times, got a pilot light fine but it...

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Last post by Ant-t
16 Jul 2015, 21:44
Too many engine earth wires??

Last post by jimrat « 16 Jul 2015, 16:54
Replies: 4
by jimrat » 16 Jul 2015, 11:28

Hi

Quick Q about engine earth leads (waterboxer 2.1 DJ) I have the usual braided earth wire off the back of the gearbox, and a second braided strap...

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Last post by jimrat
16 Jul 2015, 16:54
MOT FAIL hazards and indicators

Last post by edoh « 16 Jul 2015, 13:45
Replies: 6
by Tobias13 » 11 Jul 2015, 08:51

:(

Gerty just failed her MOT, first one with me!,

Any way it failed on the hazards and indicators not operating, they were working last week and...

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Last post by edoh
16 Jul 2015, 13:45
Fridge Woes

Last post by kevtherev « 16 Jul 2015, 05:47
Replies: 6
by Sir Brixalot » 14 Jul 2015, 19:21

My fridge Electrolux rm212 has suddenly stopped working. The switch was cracked so I replaced it. Had a bit of wiring done to the propex recently so...

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Last post by kevtherev
16 Jul 2015, 05:47
How do you secure battery?

Last post by paulandchez « 15 Jul 2015, 22:49
Replies: 6
by paulandchez » 14 Jul 2015, 22:24

Van failed mot today and one item was batteries not secured.

I have one of the Bosch S5 and a leisure one both fitted under the seats. They're a...

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Last post by paulandchez
15 Jul 2015, 22:49
Help getting 1.6 TD started - MOT retest Monday

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 15 Jul 2015, 09:31
Replies: 34
by scottyh56 » 26 Jun 2015, 09:11
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Yesterday morning, as previously, my camper fired up first time. It smokes for the first 5 mins & then is fine.

I took it to a mechanic who does a...
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Last post by Titus A Duxass
15 Jul 2015, 09:31
Electrical problem

Last post by 300CE « 14 Jul 2015, 22:01
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by stephencoley » 14 Jul 2015, 13:02

Hi... I've stubbornly tried to fix this without having to post on here, but I think I'm beaten :-(

I've got a 1985 1.9 petrol T25, and I've had an...

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Last post by 300CE
14 Jul 2015, 22:01
Intelligent battery charger required - suggestions?

Last post by California Dreamin « 14 Jul 2015, 08:28
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by NomadAd » 12 Jul 2015, 21:27

Can anybody recommend a decent intelligent 20amp charger and supplier? I need it quick as I'm going on holiday this Saturday to Italy in the van.
I...

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Last post by California Dreamin
14 Jul 2015, 08:28
Battery charger under driver seat?

Last post by California Dreamin « 14 Jul 2015, 08:14
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by NomadAd » 13 Jul 2015, 21:16

I've ordered a new battery charger and I'm hoping to put it under the drivers seat - I have my leisure battery located in the box thing that is...

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14 Jul 2015, 08:14

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