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Free starting diagnostic tool

Last post by CovKid « 24 May 2015, 16:00
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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
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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
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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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Last post by lloydy
23 May 2015, 16:17
Starter moto relay

Last post by jimmymck9 « 23 May 2015, 14:51
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...

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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
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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
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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
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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
Replies: 2
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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Last post by DoubleOSeven
14 May 2015, 17:28
That brake warning light

Last post by harris121163 « 14 May 2015, 11:51
Replies: 4
by voodoopenguin » 07 May 2015, 15:58

The red light came on while out on a long run last Monday. I had a quick look at the reservoir behind the dash and noted that although the level was...

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Last post by harris121163
14 May 2015, 11:51
over head dash bulbs

Last post by pan-al « 13 May 2015, 21:02
Replies: 7
by pan-al » 10 May 2015, 12:35

How do you remove the bulbs that light up the clocks ?

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Last post by pan-al
13 May 2015, 21:02
Central locking not working

Last post by jack-d « 13 May 2015, 20:39
Replies: 3
by jack-d » 13 May 2015, 16:26

Hi

Just took the sliding door card off so I could remove the catch on the sliding door, as it was popping open when driving. And now the central...

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Last post by jack-d
13 May 2015, 20:39
Dash Upgrade (Syncrosports)

Last post by Jawin89 « 13 May 2015, 17:36
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by Trundler » 01 Mar 2015, 11:51
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Has anyone fitted one of these? It looks like the answer to my prayers cos mine is knackered! As we all know, the standard dash panel is very poor...
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Last post by Jawin89
13 May 2015, 17:36
Fuel Pump, electrical, 1983 Aircooled

Last post by CovKid « 13 May 2015, 11:47
Replies: 1
by GrahamLydney » 13 May 2015, 11:39

At some point, the original mechanical fuel pump has been removed and replaced with an electrical fuel pump, which is housed in the engine...

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Last post by CovKid
13 May 2015, 11:47
Leisure Batt,12v anyone willing to explain to novice?

Last post by CovKid « 13 May 2015, 10:15
Replies: 7
by Emma&Al » 27 Apr 2015, 10:18

Here's what I'd like to do.
- Buy a leisure battery
- install it in the box under the passenger seat (which i assume is made to fit there) so its...

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Last post by CovKid
13 May 2015, 10:15
Battery checks [flat battery]

Last post by kevtherev « 13 May 2015, 06:10
Replies: 5
by dave friday » 03 Apr 2015, 16:24

Hi all,so what checks are needed?
My dodgy battery, hydrometer cell readings are all near the top of the scale.
But the battery will only manage two...

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Last post by kevtherev
13 May 2015, 06:10
Replacing westy fluorescent tube with LED tube

Last post by jed the spread « 12 May 2015, 21:40
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by danmetallic » 08 Feb 2014, 19:26
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Any ideas how I can break into this westy light and rewire so I can use a LED tube?
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Last post by jed the spread
12 May 2015, 21:40
dash bulbs

Last post by clift_d « 10 May 2015, 14:40
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by pan-al » 10 May 2015, 12:41

How do I remove the bulbs that light the dash clocks.can you help.

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Last post by clift_d
10 May 2015, 14:40
Leisure Battery Regulations?

Last post by ninja.turtle007 « 10 May 2015, 08:42
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by CJH » 08 May 2015, 10:31
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Does anybody know the *regulations* for using and charging lead acid batteries inside a vehicle? I know it sounds like a strange question, since many...
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Last post by ninja.turtle007
10 May 2015, 08:42
Bit that holds the bulb that lights up the letters on auto!

Last post by Emma&Al « 09 May 2015, 17:02
Replies: 5
by Emma&Al » 02 May 2015, 23:02

Obviously my language is highly technical!

I took the automatic gearbox casing apart...to get to the 2 little light bulbs contained within, in order...

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Last post by Emma&Al
09 May 2015, 17:02
Best starter & leisure battery and 12volt charger

Last post by ghost123uk « 08 May 2015, 10:30
Replies: 8
by Jonnyb416 » 07 May 2015, 10:24

Hi, I am in the process of building my van from scratch. I'm wondering someone could please let me know if these are decent enough to buy before I go...

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Last post by ghost123uk
08 May 2015, 10:30
split charger ?

Last post by kevtherev « 07 May 2015, 19:37
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by clem » 07 May 2015, 16:17

hi all, just a quick 1,i've got an '88 autosleeper trident and just wondering if they have a split charger in them or not, the leisure battery is...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 May 2015, 19:37
Temperature gauge sender price = too good to be true?

Last post by ghost123uk « 07 May 2015, 12:49

by ghost123uk » 07 May 2015, 12:49

These are generally in the £8 to £13 region (a bit more from Brickwerks what with their postage charges).

I need one and found some on Ebay for...

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Last post by ghost123uk
07 May 2015, 12:49
LED headlamps: potential problem when on the continent

Last post by silverbullet « 07 May 2015, 06:29
Replies: 2
by silverbullet » 07 May 2015, 06:03

So far so bright and all that, low current draw etc but....

I cant see how you can fit beam benders on them to drive on the right and not dazzle...

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Last post by silverbullet
07 May 2015, 06:29
Temperature sender

Last post by Hughesy1982 « 07 May 2015, 05:35
Replies: 7
by Hughesy1982 » 06 May 2015, 16:49

Hi guys new owner and member here. I bought my 1.9 petrol van 2 weeks ago and noticed when driving back that the temp gauge didn't work. I had a look...

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Last post by Hughesy1982
07 May 2015, 05:35
Linear actuator

Last post by Aberdeenbus « 05 May 2015, 23:29
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by skankyunderpants » 05 May 2015, 21:20

Has anybody or can anybody fit a linear actuator to a side elevating roof thus getting rod of the gas strutts? Can this be done?? What ya thinkin??...

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Last post by Aberdeenbus
05 May 2015, 23:29
Speedo and odometer not working

Last post by pleasestartnow « 05 May 2015, 19:05
Replies: 4
by pleasestartnow » 04 May 2015, 20:12

Hi all, got really good advice here before so hoping I can get more help in another hour of need. Everything was working away grand and then noticed...

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Last post by pleasestartnow
05 May 2015, 19:05
Rcd consumer units

Last post by Ads1987 « 05 May 2015, 18:59
Replies: 4
by Ads1987 » 04 May 2015, 19:37

Hi guys,

I'm in the middle of redoing the camper interior, unfortunately it was bodged together rather badly.

The current rcd unit for the 240v...

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Last post by Ads1987
05 May 2015, 18:59
Temperature gauge oddness

Last post by CovKid « 05 May 2015, 16:04
Replies: 2
by RobH » 05 May 2015, 14:16

I've had a few coolant loss issues recently (pershed hoses, cracked bleed rail, broken bolt in thermostat housing)
All seems sorted now, minor...

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Last post by CovKid
05 May 2015, 16:04
speedo from mph to kph

Last post by pan-al « 05 May 2015, 16:03
Replies: 7
by pan-al » 03 May 2015, 11:50

Can I swap my mph speedo for a kph speedo and will it work correctly.

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Last post by pan-al
05 May 2015, 16:03
Kph to Mph backlight style dial faces

Last post by v-lux « 05 May 2015, 08:12
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by v-lux » 30 Oct 2010, 16:43
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Would anyone be interested in these if i can convince the company to make some in MPH?

I really want a set, i dont like the dim dash lighting...
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Last post by v-lux
05 May 2015, 08:12
Where can I buy a new horn push anyone?!

Last post by uncle_jimbo « 05 May 2015, 05:36
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by chuggers72 » 14 Apr 2015, 15:04

OK - I've had a reet good trawl around for a replacement horn push on the steering wheel with no joy (standard rectangular one).

Rather than get...

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Last post by uncle_jimbo
05 May 2015, 05:36
Westfalia 240 v hookup connection

Last post by PeteC « 04 May 2015, 20:35

by PeteC » 04 May 2015, 20:35

Hi
I'm new to the Forum having just collected my 'new' 1981 westy.

The previous owner disconnected the 240 v hook up wiring when doing some...

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Last post by PeteC
04 May 2015, 20:35
Can anyone advise on how to repair the speedo unit?

Last post by Daco « 04 May 2015, 19:33
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by Daco » 04 May 2015, 17:36

I have a faulty speedo unit. The cable is fine as I have tested it. The speedo needle sticks in places,when it moves that is, is there a way of...

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Last post by Daco
04 May 2015, 19:33

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