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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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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
Replies: 11
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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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...

2 Replies

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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.

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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
Replies: 16
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
Replies: 3
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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Last post by lloydy
23 May 2015, 16:17
Starter moto relay

Last post by jimmymck9 « 23 May 2015, 14:51
Replies: 11
by jimmymck9 » 19 May 2015, 20:18

Ok I have a starting problem. Van has started from cold on the first turn of the key since I bought it 6 moths ago. Left it standing for a couple of...

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Last post by jimmymck9
23 May 2015, 14:51
Which rotor arm?

Last post by windydubber « 23 May 2015, 10:30
Replies: 4
by windydubber » 23 May 2015, 09:03

So I ordered a rotor arm (along with a load of other service stuff!) and the one I got is what I'd call a standard rotor arm. However on my van, a...

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Last post by windydubber
23 May 2015, 10:30
wiring something into the ignition

Last post by CovKid « 23 May 2015, 08:58
Replies: 1
by discipleofsketch » 22 May 2015, 19:59

I want to wire something in to the dash area so that it only works when the ignition is on - is there any such thing as a usual place to do this on a...

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Last post by CovKid
23 May 2015, 08:58
Time for a modern sound system - any thoughts?

Last post by ghost123uk « 23 May 2015, 08:15
Replies: 28
by Devon Pete » 12 Mar 2015, 20:20
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Hi, I'm planning on replacing the head unit with a 'Halfords special' Sony DAB, MP3, Cd player with bluetooth (about £100). I'm also going to replace...
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Last post by ghost123uk
23 May 2015, 08:15
LED strip lighting sticking?

Last post by ethelred the ready « 22 May 2015, 12:11
Replies: 2
by clarry69 » 21 May 2015, 10:20

Morning campers!
I am about to run LED strip lighting around the top of my curtain rail in my van.
The thing is I don't want it to unstick and start...

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Last post by ethelred the ready
22 May 2015, 12:11
Brake lights

Last post by CovKid « 22 May 2015, 10:35
Replies: 1
by Choppski » 22 May 2015, 10:00

Bit of a wierd one which i'd like some advice if anyone else has suffered from this.

Recently bought some red LED brake light bulbs from Campervan...

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Last post by CovKid
22 May 2015, 10:35
Battery earth

Last post by Tobias13 « 21 May 2015, 21:35
Replies: 5
by Tobias13 » 21 May 2015, 19:36

Eve all,

Does the positive on a starter battery need to be earthed??

In the below pic I'm removing the fuses as I will run stele rate supply from...

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Last post by Tobias13
21 May 2015, 21:35
JX alternator connections

Last post by mig « 21 May 2015, 20:00

by mig » 21 May 2015, 20:00

Hi,
I am trying to help a neighbour with a van he has just acquired (was WBX now a JX)
Mine is off camping and neither of us are very good with...

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Last post by mig
21 May 2015, 20:00
brake lights not working

Last post by clift_d « 21 May 2015, 08:30
Replies: 23
by chuckle-bus-tom » 09 May 2015, 17:49
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Hi all,

I tried searching, tried Haynes and Bentley reading but I can't find a reason why my brake lights don't work. It's a 1991 LHD syncro doka...
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Last post by clift_d
21 May 2015, 08:30
All electrics except engine intermittently dissappear.

Last post by havingagiraffe « 20 May 2015, 21:13
Replies: 3
by havingagiraffe » 20 May 2015, 09:41

Another intermittent problem on my 1990 T25. It was 1.7 diesel but is now a 1.9 Aaz turbo diesel.

Hopefully, another forum member has experienced a...

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Last post by havingagiraffe
20 May 2015, 21:13
Wiring running round the top channels in the van

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 20 May 2015, 05:46
Replies: 7
by Jonnyb416 » 12 May 2015, 21:44

Was going to post this in electrical but here goes....

Can anybody please tell me if all the wiring that is running through the interior channels...

7 Replies

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Last post by Jonnyb416
20 May 2015, 05:46
Rear wash/wipe wiring

Last post by silverbullet « 19 May 2015, 21:49
Replies: 4
by silverbullet » 19 May 2015, 18:09

I have bought a tailgate to upgrade the C spec one in the bus (and lose the usual rust) as above, will be removing it myself.
Is it possible/sensible...

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Last post by silverbullet
19 May 2015, 21:49
Electrical Socket Not working on Hook Up?

Last post by Paule39 « 18 May 2015, 18:28
Replies: 2
by Paule39 » 18 May 2015, 17:27

Hi All,
My elec socket (the one by the fridge) has stopped working - Im not overly technical, but I thought it was just run off the elec hook up ?...

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Last post by Paule39
18 May 2015, 18:28
Leisure battery draining

Last post by RobH « 18 May 2015, 10:16
Replies: 1
by Popa john » 17 May 2015, 15:53

Hi all, I've re-wired a new leisure battery, put wires back onto terminals on relay as before
Been camping for the weekend connected 240v to fridge...

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Last post by RobH
18 May 2015, 10:16
12v or 240v LPG/Co2 Alarm?

Last post by 300CE « 17 May 2015, 11:17
Replies: 4
by 300CE » 17 May 2015, 09:18

Just about to buy a natural gas/carbon monoxide alarm & wondered what people's preference was with regards to 12v or 240v. Obviously don't want it to...

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Last post by 300CE
17 May 2015, 11:17
Smart charger

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 17 May 2015, 10:02
Replies: 4
by Jonnyb416 » 17 May 2015, 08:25

Could anybody please tell me if this is a decent smart charger? Seems a good price. Thank you, Jon.

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Last post by Jonnyb416
17 May 2015, 10:02
Adding an additional 13 amp plug socket

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 16 May 2015, 19:00
Replies: 16
by discipleofsketch » 14 May 2015, 09:36
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in the van I have a single 13 amp plug socket, linked to the hook-up socket and the original wiring for the fridge etc. done by Devon when it was...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
16 May 2015, 19:00
Grafting a rev counter into an Aircooled dash?

Last post by faggie « 16 May 2015, 10:21
Replies: 6
by rivage5 » 04 May 2015, 21:51

Hi There - I know, I know ....before you start - there are plenty of warnings on here not to do it, - but the space above the fuel gauge is crying...

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Last post by faggie
16 May 2015, 10:21
Indicators not working

Last post by CovKid « 16 May 2015, 08:18
Replies: 2
by Lthomas » 16 May 2015, 07:51

Light on dash on permanently but indicators not working (all) but hazards DO work- help?!

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Last post by CovKid
16 May 2015, 08:18
Do I need these wires I've just found?

Last post by Emma&Al « 16 May 2015, 07:54
Replies: 5
by Emma&Al » 15 May 2015, 19:25

I just found these tucked behind the door card to the rear of the van.. I've mentioned before, but apparently it was an ex BBC van and has some odd...

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Last post by Emma&Al
16 May 2015, 07:54
Starting problem

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 14 May 2015, 17:28
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by tattoojohnny » 13 May 2015, 10:10

I've got a problem starting. More often than not when I turn the key nothing happens. Sometimes I get a click but have been having to hot wire it by...

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14 May 2015, 17:28

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