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What's this wire	ZsZ	07 Oct 2025, 06:00	Once this week	Electrical & Instrumentation

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Change Hall Sender without removing distributor

Last post by Rich75 « 21 Sep 2023, 21:53
Replies: 2
by Rich75 » 21 Sep 2023, 12:25

Hi

I had a look at the wiki but couldn't find anything, apologies if Ive missed it - is it possible to change the hall sender without removing the...

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Last post by Rich75
21 Sep 2023, 21:53
Fuel Gauge/Sender Variants

Last post by R0B « 21 Sep 2023, 21:22
Replies: 154
by CJH » 23 Jul 2018, 15:25
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I was doing some sums to figure out what resistor values to use to make a 'low fuel' warning lamp circuit (see this thread ). I checked Bentley for...
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Last post by R0B
21 Sep 2023, 21:22
1988 Trident split charge relay location

Last post by mickcorr « 21 Sep 2023, 10:18
Replies: 7
by stephenwalls » 14 Sep 2023, 15:14

Hi,

I am now a very new and proud owner of a 1988 VW T25 Trident Hi Top autosleeper. The van didn't come with a leisure battery, although all the...

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Last post by mickcorr
21 Sep 2023, 10:18
Alternator Identification

Last post by T25Colin « 16 Sep 2023, 22:09
Replies: 9
by T25Colin » 13 Aug 2023, 10:20

Hi All,

Sod’s Law driving to overnight ferry and it started over charging and cooking the battery. My digital read out was showing 16.7volts at the...

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Last post by T25Colin
16 Sep 2023, 22:09
Alternator field collapse?

Last post by ZsZ « 16 Sep 2023, 16:18
Replies: 6
by ZsZ » 21 Jun 2023, 18:56

I had a strange hiccup today.
We are on the last leg of a 3 week roadtrip.
I was driving on the german highway, around 100-110kmph (~3000rpm) when...

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Last post by ZsZ
16 Sep 2023, 16:18
Fuel gauge

Last post by Mocki « 16 Sep 2023, 07:10
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by Ckent » 16 Sep 2023, 01:24

Hi all - fuel gauge isn’t working - if I brim the tank the gauge will briefly show full , but then drop back to empty within about 30 minutes of use...

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Last post by Mocki
16 Sep 2023, 07:10
Backfire/misfire sounds like its running on 3

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 15 Sep 2023, 13:00
Replies: 4
by makebigplans » 12 Sep 2023, 17:06

Hello all,

We looking for some pointers on how to get our van running smoothly again.

Recently our 1983 watercooled 1.9 Petrol van blew a spark...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
15 Sep 2023, 13:00
Temp gauge

Last post by Mocki « 15 Sep 2023, 06:22
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by southernscouse » 09 Jul 2023, 17:05
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Ok van not in regular use last week run red light carried on flashing checked w after level carried on driving after several miles temp burst into...
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Last post by Mocki
15 Sep 2023, 06:22
Earthing problems I think?

Last post by 69gp225 « 14 Sep 2023, 16:44
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by 69gp225 » 03 Sep 2022, 18:04
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Hello,

I Replaced my battery a few days ago and hadn’t started my camper for about five months. Connect the new battery and the negative lead going...
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Last post by 69gp225
14 Sep 2023, 16:44
Buzzing dash

Last post by CoalMarx « 14 Sep 2023, 06:43
Replies: 3
by CoalMarx » 12 Sep 2023, 18:32

Can anyone help me with this problem? Its been a while now - a buzzing noise from the dash and flashing oil light. It used to be intermittent and...

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Last post by CoalMarx
14 Sep 2023, 06:43
T25 Handbrake warning Light staying On Permanently ?

Last post by Richard Workman « 12 Sep 2023, 22:37
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by Richard Workman » 11 Sep 2023, 10:55

T25 HANDBRAKE LIGHT STAYING ON PERMANENTLY ? Hi, just wondered if anyone had any similar problem or advice. ii have a 1983 1.9 petrol t25 Devon &...

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Last post by Richard Workman
12 Sep 2023, 22:37
New Fuel Sender - erratic out put on gauge

Last post by R0B « 08 Sep 2023, 12:12
Replies: 5
by ManicGTI » 08 Sep 2023, 07:26

I had a new tank fitted a year or so ago, with all new lines, crossover etc and thought it would be sensible to fit a new sender at the same time. ...

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Last post by R0B
08 Sep 2023, 12:12
Mystery wires, with diode (?), loop found!

Last post by AngeloEvs « 06 Sep 2023, 12:49
Replies: 5
by bambily » 05 Sep 2023, 11:34

Hi, I'm trying to sort out all electronics under the dashboard (removing unused stuff, redoing bad connectors etc.) and I think I got a clear...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
06 Sep 2023, 12:49
Steering Wheel Horn Defect.

Last post by maxstu « 05 Sep 2023, 19:46
Replies: 2
by maxstu » 03 Sep 2023, 09:03

Having owned my latest camper for just six years', a few days' back l decided to trace and rectify fault with the steering wheel horn; l've used an...

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Last post by maxstu
05 Sep 2023, 19:46
Central locking motor

Last post by cjaysx « 05 Sep 2023, 15:18
Replies: 12
by cjaysx » 02 Sep 2023, 11:03

Hi,

Looking to repair a central locking actuator.
The gears and case I can service, just wondering if anyone know what dc motor to use as its...

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Last post by cjaysx
05 Sep 2023, 15:18
"clocking" your wbx alternator mod

Last post by silverbullet « 01 Sep 2023, 10:26

by silverbullet » 01 Sep 2023, 10:26

I had to do this due to a foul on my wbx6 between one regulator mounting screw and the inlet manifold (which could have then cracked the plastic) the...

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Last post by silverbullet
01 Sep 2023, 10:26
Rear Light Cluster Question

Last post by Ant-t « 31 Aug 2023, 07:25
Replies: 5
by Ant-t » 13 Aug 2023, 18:21

So I'm trying to remove the white connector from my rear light cluster having removed the outer lenses. The white rectangular connector block has six...

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Last post by Ant-t
31 Aug 2023, 07:25
Late Fuse Box Internal Wiring Diagram

Last post by oli8925 « 30 Aug 2023, 22:22
Replies: 29
by oli8925 » 18 Sep 2021, 12:43
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I'm wanting to add some circuits to my relatively basic van (headlight relays, twin tone horn, timed interior light relay etc) and would rather use...
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Last post by oli8925
30 Aug 2023, 22:22
Constant clicking Switch Relay

Last post by whyte87 « 30 Aug 2023, 11:27
Replies: 4
by whyte87 » 27 Aug 2023, 12:16

Hi all, Newbie owner/mechanic and first time poster so be gentle...

The switch relay to the leisure battery (beneath the passenger seat) usually...

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Last post by whyte87
30 Aug 2023, 11:27
Main light switch stuck

Last post by kernelpanic « 30 Aug 2023, 06:11

by kernelpanic » 30 Aug 2023, 06:11

My main light switch on the T3 just suddenly seized up yesterday, completely refusing to move and thus no lights.

I took out the switch and took it...

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Last post by kernelpanic
30 Aug 2023, 06:11
Engine bay wiring not connected to anything

Last post by Ckent « 28 Aug 2023, 14:03
Replies: 11
by Ckent » 18 Jun 2023, 19:38

Hi - new owner of a 1987 tin top - 1.9 dg water cooled engine.
Giving it a good going over - service kit just arrived, coolant already flushed and...

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Last post by Ckent
28 Aug 2023, 14:03
Fridge and internal water pump.

Last post by Sinkorswim « 22 Aug 2023, 18:03

by Sinkorswim » 22 Aug 2023, 18:03

Fridge and foot operated water pump not working with 240v, internal socket fine. Any clues? Auto homes Kameo.

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Last post by Sinkorswim
22 Aug 2023, 18:03
Wipers work but only by pulling the indicator stalk back with headlights on only

Last post by RichmondSyncro « 20 Aug 2023, 12:49
Replies: 18
by RichmondSyncro » 13 Aug 2023, 15:31
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Hello all,

I'm trying to find the cause of my current challenge as per the title Wipers work but only by pulling the indicator stalk back with...
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Last post by RichmondSyncro
20 Aug 2023, 12:49
LifPo Leisure Battery capacity - 100Ah enough...?

Last post by Stesaw « 17 Aug 2023, 19:36
Replies: 4
by ManicGTI » 17 Aug 2023, 10:40

Hi all, any with any experience on 100Ah (or larger) LifPos capacity recommendations / limitations ?

I currently have a 100Ah Lead Acid leisure...

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Last post by Stesaw
17 Aug 2023, 19:36
Alternative temp gauge

Last post by Aidan « 13 Aug 2023, 21:11
Replies: 3
by southernscouse » 12 Aug 2023, 15:19

Which is the best hose to cut to put in a sensor point still having trouble with original gauge so need some way of watching the temp until it’s...

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Last post by Aidan
13 Aug 2023, 21:11
Mystery plug?

Last post by ZsZ « 10 Aug 2023, 05:22
Replies: 3
by spanishfly » 09 Aug 2023, 12:23

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Last post by ZsZ
10 Aug 2023, 05:22
Mystery plug?

Last post by spanishfly « 09 Aug 2023, 12:21

by spanishfly » 09 Aug 2023, 12:21

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Last post by spanishfly
09 Aug 2023, 12:21
Help please! No starter.

Last post by spanishfly « 09 Aug 2023, 11:55

by spanishfly » 09 Aug 2023, 11:55

2.1 mv no starter after fixing radiator fan earth. This must be something simple. Stuck at the top of a mountain without Bentley. All electrics work...

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Last post by spanishfly
09 Aug 2023, 11:55
Immobiliser light fitment to dashboard

Last post by Dueller « 06 Aug 2023, 17:18
Replies: 2
by Dueller » 05 Aug 2023, 21:10

Got thinking I should really do this to my 'velle

Before I start to put more cable in I was thinking...is there a spare wire that runs from the...

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Last post by Dueller
06 Aug 2023, 17:18
Need to find permanent and switched lives for my engine conversion

Last post by Dueller « 02 Aug 2023, 11:59
Replies: 5
by Dueller » 23 Jul 2023, 19:09

My engine conversion has thrown up the problem of poor loading on the 'velle's electrical circuit

I need a switched live for the electrics, can...

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Last post by Dueller
02 Aug 2023, 11:59
No Blower Blowing on Pripex Heater!?

Last post by maxstu « 30 Jul 2023, 16:24
Replies: 5
by keirclarke » 30 Jul 2023, 14:01

Hi everyone, I'm loving getting to grips with my new van (devon eurovette 86)

Only thing currently on the van that doesn't seem to work is the...

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Last post by maxstu
30 Jul 2023, 16:24
South African T25

Last post by marlinowner « 27 Jul 2023, 08:43
Replies: 4
by lexussoarer1996 » 05 Mar 2022, 12:33

Hi ,

Does anybody know what these two lights are for , both are illuminated when the engine is running.

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Last post by marlinowner
27 Jul 2023, 08:43
Melted cables/fire when charging leisure battery from zig

Last post by nicklee « 26 Jul 2023, 11:03
Replies: 9
by Brockybwoy » 16 Jul 2023, 15:49

Help

I've just had my van engine rebuilt after years sitting on the drive and getting it ready for it's 1st camping trip .

I bought new batteries ...

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Last post by nicklee
26 Jul 2023, 11:03
Erratic horn, now dead... HELP!

Last post by Reggie1986 « 25 Jul 2023, 19:30
Replies: 5
by Reggie1986 » 18 Jul 2023, 10:08

Hi,

I've had an issue with the horn, and on trying to disassemble and clean I've now somehow killed it. Any help welcome, bearing in mind that I...

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Last post by Reggie1986
25 Jul 2023, 19:30
No power getting to the starter motor!

Last post by RogerT « 24 Jul 2023, 13:16
Replies: 5
by Bucky P » 23 Jul 2023, 15:13

I've lost power getting from the ignition switch to the starter motor on a 1.6TD. We had a problem a few years back where there wasn't enough power...

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Last post by RogerT
24 Jul 2023, 13:16
Red & Black solenoid wire, is it ignition wire?

Last post by Lobster « 22 Jul 2023, 19:31
Replies: 15
by 4gearwonder » 18 Aug 2022, 12:58
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Hi all, any help always appreciated here, thank you..!

VAN is: 1.9 AAZ Diesel, '84 Bilbo

Problem is: Engine won't crank. Did the lights on bit...
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Last post by Lobster
22 Jul 2023, 19:31
direction of flow radiator fan

Last post by Mocki « 21 Jul 2023, 16:28
Replies: 2
by philmcC » 21 Jul 2023, 16:23

does the 450 watt fan push or pull installed in Syncro T 25

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Last post by Mocki
21 Jul 2023, 16:28
T25 interior strip light replacement

Last post by Robsey « 19 Jul 2023, 13:50
Replies: 6
by andyboll1 » 18 Jul 2023, 21:31

Has anyone replaced their original strip lights with LED RGB strips? If so how did you do it? My lights run off the Leisure battery and a CP400 Zig...

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Last post by Robsey
19 Jul 2023, 13:50
Engine Bay Electrical Harness

Last post by royalengineerfish « 19 Jul 2023, 09:05
Replies: 2
by royalengineerfish » 18 Jul 2023, 14:15

Hi

I am in the process of sorting parts out to make a new electrical harness for my engine electrics, these being very old. I have however notice...

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Last post by royalengineerfish
19 Jul 2023, 09:05
Pierburg carb part. 025906333

Last post by Boneyt25 « 18 Jul 2023, 21:26
Replies: 13
by maxstu » 17 May 2020, 18:05

This item comes off a Pierburg carb. It's some sort of a heater.
What does it actually do, and how do l test it off vehicle?
Regards
Stuart

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Last post by Boneyt25
18 Jul 2023, 21:26
Coil

Last post by R0B « 16 Jul 2023, 12:45
Replies: 2
by kentishvanman » 14 Jul 2023, 07:22

Just a thought.
Does the coil performance lessen over the years? I look at mine and think 'that must be on the point of giving up'. It is the...

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Last post by R0B
16 Jul 2023, 12:45
Electrolux RM212

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 12 Jul 2023, 16:59
Replies: 5
by paganmanwales » 11 Jul 2023, 11:58

I am looking for a wiring diagram for the fridge in the Holdsworth,but the links in the download section don't seem to work? Are they no longer...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
12 Jul 2023, 16:59
radiator fan wiring

Last post by philmcC « 12 Jul 2023, 16:15
Replies: 2
by philmcC » 12 Jul 2023, 15:26

In the middle of replacing the radiator fan on my 2.1 W BX van. Have dropped radiator and removed the cowl . The wiring to the back of the old fan...

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Last post by philmcC
12 Jul 2023, 16:15
Lithium Batteries in Parallel Unequal Discharge

Last post by LeeME3 « 12 Jul 2023, 07:51
Replies: 4
by LeeME3 » 06 Jul 2023, 13:50

I have 2 Renogy 100Ah lithium batteries wired in parallel to bus bars. They work exactly as I'd expect and give slightly better performance than...

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Last post by LeeME3
12 Jul 2023, 07:51
Isolation switch on diesel?

Last post by ZsZ « 11 Jul 2023, 16:31
Replies: 3
by Bryce » 11 Jul 2023, 15:20

I'm looking into fitting a isolation in my jx as it drains the battery (think it's the radio) after a couple of days.
I've got a one on the battery...

3 Replies

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Last post by ZsZ
11 Jul 2023, 16:31
Confusing wiring

Last post by Robsey « 09 Jul 2023, 13:37
Replies: 4
by AlBundy » 04 Jul 2023, 14:53

Please help, novice DIY electrical work going on. I am currently in process of removing the unnecessary wiring and fuse board / split charge relay,...

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Last post by Robsey
09 Jul 2023, 13:37
Only getting 12 volts at the split charge relay.

Last post by ZsZ « 07 Jul 2023, 12:12
Replies: 3
by AlBundy » 07 Jul 2023, 08:56

Have tried the wiki and search, but not found (or not understood) if my issue is dealt with.

I have tested the output cable at the split charge...

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Last post by ZsZ
07 Jul 2023, 12:12
Spark plug gap

Last post by mrhutch « 07 Jul 2023, 09:10
Replies: 3
by kentishvanman » 06 Jul 2023, 09:40

I have it written down somewhere but cannot find it.
Spark plug gap should be?????????? LPG running, 1.9DG, Green label coil.
Seem to remember it is...

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Last post by mrhutch
07 Jul 2023, 09:10
Sulphur smell after we start up

Last post by silverbullet « 01 Jul 2023, 20:25
Replies: 6
by BobbyOrbit » 29 Jun 2023, 16:29

Hi. A week ago, for no apparent reason, this started happening. We don't think it's the leisure battery as we stuck our noses in to check. Could be...

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Last post by silverbullet
01 Jul 2023, 20:25
Alternator Help - VW T25 1983 1.9 Petrol

Last post by tandemsandy « 28 Jun 2023, 18:14
Replies: 2
by leni_kampa » 27 Jun 2023, 09:53

Hi All,
First time posting. My alternator isn't charging my van starting battery. On testing returning 1 or 2 volts back to it when (I think) I'm...

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28 Jun 2023, 18:14

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