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Reverse switch not switching

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 11 Jun 2015, 22:38
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by CJH » 11 Jun 2015, 20:28

I was working on my towbar electrics this evening, and realised that my reversing lights don't work. I can't say for sure that I've ever been aware...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
11 Jun 2015, 22:38
Non VW, any car stereo experts??

Last post by Robsey « 10 Jun 2015, 22:02
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by jasd1978 » 05 Jun 2015, 13:55
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Hi all, the CD player I'm my mrs 02 corsa c recently went pop. We decided to buy an aftermarket Sony head unit. It came with wiring adaptor loom and...
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Last post by Robsey
10 Jun 2015, 22:02
Cooling problem.

Last post by California Dreamin « 10 Jun 2015, 07:44
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by T25vanman » 09 Jun 2015, 19:30

Hi guys.
I'm trying to identify what the cause is on my 1.6d of water bubbling up and releasing from header tank.
My temp guage needle doesn't work...

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Last post by California Dreamin
10 Jun 2015, 07:44
solphated leisure battery

Last post by thechubbsdub « 10 Jun 2015, 05:00
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by thechubbsdub » 09 Jun 2015, 05:00

My leisure battery is about a year old, it's a 115 amp deep cycle battery, it has recently been running out of power much faster than expected. I...

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Last post by thechubbsdub
10 Jun 2015, 05:00
Correct Ignition Coil Resistance + Mixing HT Leads

Last post by Fudgy666 « 09 Jun 2015, 12:44
Replies: 19
by Fudgy666 » 01 Jun 2015, 12:42
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I'm currently trying to narrow down what I think is an ignition fault, and last weekend checked my Ignition coil.

I have measured the resistances...
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Last post by Fudgy666
09 Jun 2015, 12:44
3 sensors what do they do ?

Last post by sternal « 08 Jun 2015, 18:49
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by sternal » 06 Jun 2015, 15:14

Looking at the engine today what do these 3 sensors so ?
1. On the engine block
2 top rubber hose
3 bottom rubber hose

Do the top and bottom...

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Last post by sternal
08 Jun 2015, 18:49
temp needle rises under load

Last post by sternal « 08 Jun 2015, 07:45
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by sternal » 07 Jun 2015, 21:12

So after a lovely weekend camping on the way there and home on the motorway about 60mph the temp needle went over halfway just past LED stayed there...

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Last post by sternal
08 Jun 2015, 07:45
Come out come out were every you are!!

Last post by davegsm82 « 07 Jun 2015, 22:46
Replies: 16
by Laws1974 » 04 Jun 2015, 21:55
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I know that heater blower is in there some ware!!
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Last post by davegsm82
07 Jun 2015, 22:46
intermittent ebber! advice

Last post by hally75 « 07 Jun 2015, 22:06
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by hally75 » 07 Jun 2015, 21:03

My ebber has been intermittent for a while. The heater/motor runs fine, the fuel pump works fine (clicking away and can smell the fuel... So I'm...

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Last post by hally75
07 Jun 2015, 22:06
is there such thing as a transmission switch?

Last post by Emma&Al « 07 Jun 2015, 20:36
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by Emma&Al » 07 Jun 2015, 13:02

My vans an automatic. I have to jiggle it around to get it to start in N. Its been suggested that the switch is worn...does anyone have the technical...

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Last post by Emma&Al
07 Jun 2015, 20:36
intermittent starter issue

Last post by bobswais « 07 Jun 2015, 19:55
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by bobswais » 24 Mar 2015, 22:11
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Hi there, have a problem with starter, following symptoms..

1. sounds like it was not engaging ?

2. or engaged but sounded like not enough power to...
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Last post by bobswais
07 Jun 2015, 19:55
Indicator & dashboard illumination

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Jun 2015, 07:15
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by Deltic » 06 Jun 2015, 21:19

Hi there, can anybody help please?
Recently purchased our 1st t25, & started to work on the old girl . If indicating left with the stalk fully...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Jun 2015, 07:15
fuse identification help please

Last post by CovKid « 06 Jun 2015, 16:17
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by chewbacca » 06 Jun 2015, 07:41

I've rewired the old barrel type fuse box into a new blade fuse box & can't identify what one of the fuses is for. It was on the far right hand side...

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Last post by CovKid
06 Jun 2015, 16:17
Non start - electrical problems - solved!

Last post by silverbullet « 06 Jun 2015, 08:07
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by Ralf85 » 31 May 2015, 21:22
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My van has a DF engine and my 90 amp alternator is knackered. Can anybody suggest a reliable supplier please? I know quality has varied over time....
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Last post by silverbullet
06 Jun 2015, 08:07
MOT fail if speedo in kilometres?

Last post by killerme « 05 Jun 2015, 21:55
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by richlaz » 28 Jun 2013, 20:05
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Just browsing around on the site Wiki, and on the importing section, it states that if the van's speedometer is in kilometres, it will fail the...
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Last post by killerme
05 Jun 2015, 21:55
New heater motor block connector

Last post by Laws1974 « 05 Jun 2015, 19:02
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by Laws1974 » 05 Jun 2015, 14:13

Just remove my old heater motor and just noticed that the old one has terminals and the new one has a block connector.
Does anybody know where I can...

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Last post by Laws1974
05 Jun 2015, 19:02
Moss Car Alarm

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 04 Jun 2015, 19:02
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by TONYT25T25 » 29 May 2015, 18:02

Hope this is the right area for this question, I have just fitted a moss car alarm and immobiliser to my camper (easier than the modern ones) however...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
04 Jun 2015, 19:02
Headlamp wiring

Last post by krisd76 « 04 Jun 2015, 17:13
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by krisd76 » 04 Jun 2015, 09:02

Hi all,
1984 t25, round headlights.

I've just took out the old tnugston bulbs and replaced them with the halogan converters. However, whilst...

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Last post by krisd76
04 Jun 2015, 17:13
t3 afn wireing loom HELP-HELP HELP

Last post by davegsm82 « 06 Jun 2015, 08:56
Replies: 4
by boonflap2006 » 03 Jun 2015, 20:33

HI I NEED SOME WIRING GUIDEDENCE

can any one help me in try to wire up my engine

i have a audi a4 engine 1.9tdi afn not sure of age
it came with a...

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Last post by davegsm82
06 Jun 2015, 08:56
aaaah indicators not working

Last post by hammy44 « 03 Jun 2015, 19:55
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by hammy44 » 02 Jun 2015, 22:15

vehicle up for mot friday and now indicators not working.they work with hazard warning switch but not individually on indicating, fuse ok anyone got...

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Last post by hammy44
03 Jun 2015, 19:55
Wrong Alternator - Which is best for 1.6td jk

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 03 Jun 2015, 15:07
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by GTIAlex » 03 Jun 2015, 13:04

After much head scratching and faffing we have come to the conclusion that someone has previously fitted the wrong alternator to Django. Here he is....

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
03 Jun 2015, 15:07
No stop lights, no fog light..i have today to fix!

Last post by CovKid « 03 Jun 2015, 11:27
Replies: 17
by Emma&Al » 01 Jun 2015, 11:19
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Hello - went for MOT and failed on stop lights and fog light. Previous owner told me the stop lights were intermittent (!)..I've changed bulbs today...
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Last post by CovKid
03 Jun 2015, 11:27
brown cable at headlights

Last post by CovKid « 02 Jun 2015, 22:59
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by scottbott » 01 Jun 2015, 19:46

mine is looking a bit grotty and not shiney when the insulation cut back,it looks sort of rusty ,will buy tinned cable to replace it all the way back...

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Last post by CovKid
02 Jun 2015, 22:59
What I found under my cooker...

Last post by BOXY « 02 Jun 2015, 19:14
Replies: 5
by Ant-t » 01 Jun 2015, 09:27

I found a fitting in the cupboard below my cooker, it looks like an original fitting or at least period and it's wired into the fridge electrics in...

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Last post by BOXY
02 Jun 2015, 19:14
JX Starter motor how to remove

Last post by carthago ian « 02 Jun 2015, 13:09
Replies: 3
by carthago ian » 01 Jun 2015, 20:43

Hi all,

The starter motor on my camper has failed, i looked in Wiki for starter motor but Wiki covers petrol engines only. I removed the 2 bolts...

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Last post by carthago ian
02 Jun 2015, 13:09
Charging a leisure battery query

Last post by ghost123uk « 02 Jun 2015, 08:24
Replies: 9
by snax » 27 May 2015, 14:03

Ok first off I know the correct ways of doing this, but I wondered if in theory this is possible.

I have two batteries in the van, the main one...

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Last post by ghost123uk
02 Jun 2015, 08:24
Headlamp wiring - H4 terminals

Last post by syncroandy « 02 Jun 2015, 07:18
Replies: 11
by syncroandy » 04 Aug 2014, 16:13

Any of you gurus on this subject found any suitable crimp terminals* for wire size other than 1.5mm, cos I haven't.

This isn't a problem for me as I...

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Last post by syncroandy
02 Jun 2015, 07:18
New alternator?

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Jun 2015, 19:16
Replies: 7
by boiliebob » 01 Jun 2015, 11:50

Hi guy's.

Is it time for a new alternator? for a while the battery light has been flickering, but now its a constant on with no rev counter. Not had...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Jun 2015, 19:16
Fog light bulb..which one?

Last post by Emma&Al « 01 Jun 2015, 10:00
Replies: 4
by Emma&Al » 29 May 2015, 13:09

Just took the van for MOT today and thank goodness (but im also kicking myself) - it failed on BOTH stop lights not working (switch ? or bulbs?) and...

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Last post by Emma&Al
01 Jun 2015, 10:00
RHD square headlamp

Last post by danmetallic « 01 Jun 2015, 07:14
Replies: 15
by Oilline » 29 May 2015, 18:14
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How can I tell if my square headlights on my LHD van have been replaced with RHD units .
I can't power them up at the moment to see which way they dip
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Last post by danmetallic
01 Jun 2015, 07:14
Starting problem after battery change

Last post by 01ingsoh « 31 May 2015, 21:28
Replies: 12
by Daco » 25 May 2015, 16:16

I have a 1.6D 1985. I was having issues with the battery and sluggish starting and the glow plug light flickering but it started straight away every...

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Last post by 01ingsoh
31 May 2015, 21:28
starter problem - earth strap so hot I cant touch it

Last post by Alex56 « 31 May 2015, 16:04
Replies: 17
by Alex56 » 15 May 2015, 16:20
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hi

I've got a 2.1 DJ and I've been trying to solve a number of electrical problems using the Wiki but I need to ask a question!

I changed the...
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Last post by Alex56
31 May 2015, 16:04
Fuse ratings

Last post by randolph57 « 31 May 2015, 12:23
Replies: 7
by randolph57 » 28 May 2015, 15:37

Can anyone confirm the correct Fuse ratings for the twin fuse carrier located on/around B post on Westfalia campers. One provides power to the...

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Last post by randolph57
31 May 2015, 12:23
change of headlights

Last post by CovKid « 30 May 2015, 23:43
Replies: 4
by Jimmy68 » 30 May 2015, 12:42

I fancy changing the front lights set up on my van to the square double lights , is this easily done and where could i get them

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Last post by CovKid
30 May 2015, 23:43
Idle thoughts about isolating fridge

Last post by mike9009 « 30 May 2015, 21:46
Replies: 5
by mike9009 » 30 May 2015, 21:05

Hi

We have a 1981 CU engined Autohomes camper. It has a RM122 Electrolux fridge. We use it quite regularly as a day van but also for longer camping...

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Last post by mike9009
30 May 2015, 21:46
Fitting a light to show when the fan kicks in....

Last post by sternal « 29 May 2015, 10:39
Replies: 33
by sternal » 26 May 2015, 16:01
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...how would one go about fitting this ?

Light or LED can pretty much go anywhere on the dash

What would one need ?

Keeping it simple my...
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Last post by sternal
29 May 2015, 10:39
How Do I replace the speedometer unit?

Last post by California Dreamin « 29 May 2015, 09:53
Replies: 3
by Daco » 28 May 2015, 18:25

I have an issue with a speedo not working properly (I've sorted out the cable so I know it's not that) and I need a new clock fitted.

I have sourced...

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Last post by California Dreamin
29 May 2015, 09:53
Leisure battery and wiring help for an idiot

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 28 May 2015, 20:00
Replies: 6
by jamiesmack » 27 May 2015, 20:26

Hi all,

I have a 1983 Devon with a hook-up, but I am going to attempt to install my own leisure battery. I've had a good read through the wiki, and...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
28 May 2015, 20:00
Sqeaky alternator

Last post by CovKid « 28 May 2015, 17:12
Replies: 1
by Lar » 25 May 2015, 17:26

got a squeaky alternator, ok under load engine sounds fine, had a look and definitely noise coming from alternator.
Is alternator on its way out or...

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Last post by CovKid
28 May 2015, 17:12
fuse rating

Last post by CovKid « 28 May 2015, 15:37
Replies: 8
by fazzer » 23 May 2015, 13:23

ive now got a leisure battery fitted,but when ive been driving the van the fuse by the leisure battery blows,(15amp) so changed it to a 20amp and the...

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Last post by CovKid
28 May 2015, 15:37
Unidentified Component?

Last post by Oilline « 27 May 2015, 16:38
Replies: 2
by Oilline » 27 May 2015, 16:03

Can somebody please identify this for me. Its at the base of the LH screen pillar, under the dashboard, near the earth crowns.
I may have a few more...

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Last post by Oilline
27 May 2015, 16:38
12v panel question

Last post by ghost123uk « 27 May 2015, 06:44
Replies: 11
by Toc » 26 May 2015, 11:52

Hi
Any of you guys have one of these installed and if you do, any problems ?
It looks like a pretty sturdy piece of kit in the photos.

onclick=...

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Last post by ghost123uk
27 May 2015, 06:44
Zig Unit Help

Last post by lefty67 « 26 May 2015, 12:45
Replies: 9
by VWMAK » 11 May 2015, 13:53

Hi,

Trying to work out my Zig Unit, really unsure of what does what, relatively new to this.

Can anyone confirm what the switches are?

Slightly...

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Last post by lefty67
26 May 2015, 12:45
Recommend an LED lighting dimmer

Last post by danmetallic « 25 May 2015, 13:50
Replies: 4
by Bubble Meister » 23 May 2015, 22:05

Which Dimmer should I go for? I believe Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) type is the way forward.

It'll be for 4 x 1.8W led spot lights that are powered...

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Last post by danmetallic
25 May 2015, 13:50
Fan belt slipping.

Last post by bernard1973 « 25 May 2015, 10:46
Replies: 7
by bernard1973 » 22 May 2015, 20:13

I've always had a problem with the fan belt slipping but just put up with it - every time I've had it in the garage for some reason or other I've...

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Last post by bernard1973
25 May 2015, 10:46
fitting extra instruments

Last post by scottbott « 24 May 2015, 22:18
Replies: 2
by scottbott » 24 May 2015, 12:47

I am in the process of replacing the fag lighter with a replacement and an additional digital volt meter and a fitting for a fag lighter/usb,the...

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Last post by scottbott
24 May 2015, 22:18
Free starting diagnostic tool

Last post by CovKid « 24 May 2015, 16:00
Replies: 1
by Ian and Lins » 24 May 2015, 10:37

I like owt for free; this made me smile but it's pretty useful.

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

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Last post by CovKid
24 May 2015, 16:00
Help - red battery dash light

Last post by Jim D « 24 May 2015, 10:28
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by Jim D » 21 May 2015, 11:55
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Please help! (i'll give the full story hoping it will help with diognostics)
recently the red battery dash light appeared in my van as i was leaving...
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Last post by Jim D
24 May 2015, 10:28
heater bulb replacement

Last post by CovKid « 23 May 2015, 22:00
Replies: 3
by pan-al » 23 May 2015, 17:40

Anyone know how to replace heater panel bulb ..got the sliders off but the rest won't come off to reveal the bulb ...any ideas please

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Last post by CovKid
23 May 2015, 22:00
Led lighting suddenly dull

Last post by lloydy « 23 May 2015, 16:17
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by clarry69 » 23 May 2015, 15:40

HELP
I've just spent 3 hours fitting LED lighting round the top of my van and over fridge etc, run them from leisure battery through fuse box and via...

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23 May 2015, 16:17

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