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LED warning lights for DASH voltage?	VWKat	21 Jun 2026, 19:02	Once this week	Electrical & Instrumentation

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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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Last post by Jonnyb416
21 Jun 2015, 14:59
Alternator connections for split charge relay.

Last post by CJH « 20 Jun 2015, 10:13
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by T25vanman » 19 Jun 2015, 15:13

Just wiring up a sit charge relay so I can install a liesure battery for lighting etc.
The diagram states I have to connect the relay via the...

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Last post by CJH
20 Jun 2015, 10:13
How to route cables?

Last post by silverbullet « 19 Jun 2015, 21:19
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by mike9009 » 17 Jun 2015, 22:06

Hi

I am looking to install two small speakers in the rear of the van so the kids can hear the radio without us being deafened in the front. I want...

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Last post by silverbullet
19 Jun 2015, 21:19
Garage recommendation for N.Wales or N.Shrops please.

Last post by CovKid « 19 Jun 2015, 08:28
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by Peter-T » 18 Jun 2015, 04:02

As is apparent from some of my previous posts, I'm a complete novice when it comes to these vans (and vehicles in general really).

I have a few...

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Last post by CovKid
19 Jun 2015, 08:28
Towbar electrics

Last post by CJH « 18 Jun 2015, 18:12
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by CJH » 12 Jun 2015, 07:49
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I've decided to do something about my dodgy towbar electrics. I've got intermittent, weak supplies to several of the lights, and I think I've found...
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Last post by CJH
18 Jun 2015, 18:12
Auto Electrician in Manchester area

Last post by brookseysblues « 18 Jun 2015, 11:51
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by brookseysblues » 06 May 2015, 20:07

Hi,

Would anybody be able to recommend an Auto Electrician for my T25 in the Manchester area. The Electrics really need modernising :?
Any help...

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Last post by brookseysblues
18 Jun 2015, 11:51
Fuel Gauge not working

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 18 Jun 2015, 09:17
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by crazymilk » 18 Jun 2015, 09:03

Hi there

Could somebody explain how I get to the connections on my fuel gauge? It seems to be doing its own thing atm

Thanks :ok

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
18 Jun 2015, 09:17
Charging leisure batt when in use

Last post by ghost123uk « 18 Jun 2015, 06:29
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by itchyfeet » 15 Jun 2015, 11:28
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Any reason why I should not use the leisure and charge it with an intellegent charger at the same time?
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Last post by ghost123uk
18 Jun 2015, 06:29
fit a rev counter and temperature gauge and oil gauge t25 19

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Jun 2015, 05:52
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by colincolin64 » 02 Mar 2015, 20:24
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Hi there can any one tell me how hard it is to fit a rev counter and temperature gauge and oil gauge would be thankyou colin
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Last post by kevtherev
18 Jun 2015, 05:52
Fridge. No click, Igniter fail, sticky buttons, light on

Last post by Middle29 « 17 Jun 2015, 20:09
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by Middle29 » 14 Jun 2015, 19:12

hey folks,

I realise there's tons of fridge posts & I have read a lot of them but would appreciate advice on course of action.

RM184 fridge in 1990...

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Last post by Middle29
17 Jun 2015, 20:09
Liesure Battery Power requirments

Last post by CovKid « 17 Jun 2015, 18:59
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by crazymilk » 17 Jun 2015, 11:32

Hi
I am looking for a cheap leisure battery to power 2 x LED spot lights long with my stereo head unit and 400w amp

I have been looking at this:...

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Last post by CovKid
17 Jun 2015, 18:59
Help replacing starter trigger wire

Last post by CovKid « 17 Jun 2015, 16:33
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by agnew1985 » 15 Jun 2015, 19:41
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Hi everyone. I have an intermittent starting fault which I think might be cured by replacing the starter trigger wire. However, I am a complete...
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Last post by CovKid
17 Jun 2015, 16:33
Door Speakers

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 17 Jun 2015, 12:06
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by Ceecee85 » 17 Jun 2015, 08:40

I planning on fitting speakers in the front doors. I'd like to run a rubber sheath (oo-er) between the A post and the door to stop the wire being...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
17 Jun 2015, 12:06
Heater fan fault

Last post by CovKid « 17 Jun 2015, 00:01
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by lhd » 16 Jun 2015, 16:09

Is there any way of determining whether it's the resistor or the fan at fault?
The switch seems good,
Many thanks Rob.

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Last post by CovKid
17 Jun 2015, 00:01
A speedo problem that I'm sure someone will recognise :-)

Last post by pirate-pete « 16 Jun 2015, 18:11
Replies: 3
by Debbie McGee » 09 Dec 2014, 15:51

t25-speedo-1.jpg I have an old threaded speedometer, that runs from the hub.
It has never worked and I've only just got round to making it a...

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Last post by pirate-pete
16 Jun 2015, 18:11
Water and Gas panel lights

Last post by pirate-pete « 16 Jun 2015, 18:04
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by kevindobx » 09 Jun 2015, 18:20

Hi
I have a Westfalia 1989 and the lights on gas and water panel are not working. Could this be the fuse in the panel it's self - seems to be 1A?...

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Last post by pirate-pete
16 Jun 2015, 18:04
Radiator switch

Last post by pirate-pete « 16 Jun 2015, 17:55
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by T25vanman » 14 Jun 2015, 18:29

Hi all. Is there a way to check that the radiator switch operates correctly without running the engine please?

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Last post by pirate-pete
16 Jun 2015, 17:55
Battery draining overnight

Last post by PearlJamKez « 16 Jun 2015, 12:30
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by PearlJamKez » 16 Jun 2015, 10:42

Hi,
I have a 1989 1.6TD, We have recently fitted a new starter Motor which seemed to sort out my starting issue, however, my battery is now...

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Last post by PearlJamKez
16 Jun 2015, 12:30
Airbag Light coming on. Mk5 golf 1.6 TSI please help.

Last post by CovKid « 16 Jun 2015, 08:29
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by T25vanman » 14 Jun 2015, 16:18

Hi everyone.
A friend has asked if I know any auto electricians that don't cost the earth, so I suggest that I would ask the question on this forum...

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Last post by CovKid
16 Jun 2015, 08:29
Headlight upgrade - Relay installation

Last post by CovKid « 16 Jun 2015, 08:16
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by Jawin89 » 14 Jun 2015, 20:42

There has been a lot written about the upgrading of headlights so I thought I would give it a go. I have an 1989 van so H4 headlights already...

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Last post by CovKid
16 Jun 2015, 08:16
leaking coil

Last post by bigherb « 14 Jun 2015, 19:44
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by mbcamper » 14 Jun 2015, 18:55

Hi,

My van has just passed it's MOT without any problems, but the garage have helpfully pointed out that there is a minor oil leak from my coil....

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Last post by bigherb
14 Jun 2015, 19:44
Cooling fan

Last post by tandemsandy « 14 Jun 2015, 16:43
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by T25vanman » 14 Jun 2015, 16:40

Hello chaps.
how can I check to see if the cooling fan works without running the engine?

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Last post by tandemsandy
14 Jun 2015, 16:43
Not the usual coolant gauge fault - I've checked everything!

Last post by cookbot « 14 Jun 2015, 14:01
Replies: 10
by cookbot » 14 Jun 2015, 10:02

Got my '89 van a few weeks ago and have just got round to having a good look at it (i'll introduce in another part of the forum)

As per the title,...

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Last post by cookbot
14 Jun 2015, 14:01
Zig CF6 Mains Problem

Last post by nevill3 « 14 Jun 2015, 11:31
Replies: 4
by peteinnit » 13 Jun 2015, 08:35

Hi all,
Stupidly I forgot that my mains didn't work on my Ziggy unit and I'm now 4 days into a road trip to Norway! Not expecting a quick fix, but...

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Last post by nevill3
14 Jun 2015, 11:31
Solar sunroof panels

Last post by silverbullet « 14 Jun 2015, 08:53

by silverbullet » 14 Jun 2015, 08:53

Anyone know anything about these? As fitted to bigger cars like first gen A6 Allroad and A8, apparently to run the ventiation system to keep the...

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Last post by silverbullet
14 Jun 2015, 08:53
Radical rear light change

Last post by California Dreamin « 13 Jun 2015, 14:03
Replies: 18
by CovKid » 11 Jan 2015, 23:13
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Yep, I know they won't be everyones cup of tea but ordered these:

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All LED, far better light. Almost...
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Last post by California Dreamin
13 Jun 2015, 14:03
Loose Wires

Last post by T25vanman « 12 Jun 2015, 19:31
Replies: 14
by T25vanman » 10 Jun 2015, 13:00

could anyone tell me what the loose wires are for please in the picture. its a 1.6 Diesel non turbo engine.

red and yellow?
Blue and yellow (or...

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Last post by T25vanman
12 Jun 2015, 19:31
Reverse switch not switching

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 11 Jun 2015, 22:38
Replies: 4
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
Replies: 15
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
Replies: 5
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
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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
Replies: 50
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
Replies: 20
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
Replies: 2
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
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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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03 Jun 2015, 15:07

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