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HT leads

Last post by vanhatter « 29 Apr 2015, 13:23
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by Caveman1 » 18 Apr 2015, 12:57

Hurro all,i need new ht leads for my 1989 t25 1.9dg but havent a clue what ones to get,seen so many on the web my head is now spinning,so any...

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Last post by vanhatter
29 Apr 2015, 13:23
Price of remote circuits falling

Last post by California Dreamin « 29 Apr 2015, 08:00
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by CovKid » 28 Apr 2015, 10:43

Lots of places seem to sell remote controlled mains sockets, and at high prices (average £15-£35). Came across two in a pack in local bargain shop...

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Last post by California Dreamin
29 Apr 2015, 08:00
changing hall sender without removing dizzie from van?

Last post by Alex56 « 28 Apr 2015, 22:12
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by Alex56 » 28 Apr 2015, 20:24

Hi

is this possible? I'm thinking that I wont lose the ignition timing if I dont remove the distributor.

Your advice is welcome...

Alex

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Last post by Alex56
28 Apr 2015, 22:12
7 inch budget lucas-style round headlights

Last post by CovKid « 28 Apr 2015, 17:43
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by CovKid » 13 Sep 2014, 18:59
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My thanks to Oldie but goodie for guiding me on the fitment this evening, but he's quite right, these £10 light units from Euro Car Parts DO fit,...
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Last post by CovKid
28 Apr 2015, 17:43
What does this switch do?

Last post by Ant-t « 28 Apr 2015, 08:34
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by Ant-t » 27 Apr 2015, 22:42

I'm puzzled by a switch on my dash, it's top right above the fog and emergency lights switches. The switch doesn't seem to operate any lights but...

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Last post by Ant-t
28 Apr 2015, 08:34
Fuses

Last post by T25DEN « 26 Apr 2015, 23:13
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by Guzzler » 12 Feb 2015, 22:12

Hi all I am a little new to forums but I need advise as every now and again when my heater is on in my T25 it blows the fuse can any one help. Thanks...

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Last post by T25DEN
26 Apr 2015, 23:13
Trying to get to bulb in auto transmission unit!

Last post by Emma&Al « 26 Apr 2015, 20:05
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by Emma&Al » 26 Apr 2015, 08:35

I need to change the bulb in the auto gearstick thing.
When it's dark I still forget where the R is!!

So, I found the grub screw and got it out with...

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Last post by Emma&Al
26 Apr 2015, 20:05
Ignition switch

Last post by itchyfeet « 26 Apr 2015, 18:37
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by bigoznog » 29 Mar 2014, 21:12

Guys. I have got my camper back after being stolen. I'm still having issues with the ignition switch and would really appreciate some pics of the...

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Last post by itchyfeet
26 Apr 2015, 18:37
12v LED external flood lighting on the van

Last post by Jim San « 26 Apr 2015, 16:50
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by Dazco » 22 Apr 2015, 10:26
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Im thinking about wiring up a 12v led flood light for outdoor use , mounted on the bracket of my Fiama roll out awning. Ive look on the fleebay but...
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Last post by Jim San
26 Apr 2015, 16:50
oil temperature sensor for air cooled ??

Last post by Spoonz1980 « 25 Apr 2015, 15:43
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by Spoonz1980 » 24 Apr 2015, 19:05

Hi all
Can anybody advise what sort of temp sensor is compatible with my 2 litre air-cooled. I've looked on just kampers and the dipstick type won't...

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Last post by Spoonz1980
25 Apr 2015, 15:43
glow plug wiring and relay location

Last post by clift_d « 13 May 2015, 19:33
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by Andyvandy » 25 Apr 2015, 09:44

Hi,

I have a 1990 1.9TD and the glow plugs don't appear to be operational - takes a very long time to start from cold.

The Haynes manual doesn't...

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Last post by clift_d
13 May 2015, 19:33
start up dependent on drivers seat position...

Last post by ghost123uk « 25 Apr 2015, 08:11
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by cadlington » 21 Apr 2015, 09:18

Hi there, I have found an interesting fault with my new van. When the drivers seat is all the way back it appears to short the battery and the engine...

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Last post by ghost123uk
25 Apr 2015, 08:11
Temperature gauge doing funny things, help please...

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 24 Apr 2015, 23:23
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by Oliver80 » 14 Apr 2015, 22:15

Hi there I'm a new member here and I've a little problem with my '82 camper, I've done a 1Y engine swap and replaced most of the things the previous...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
24 Apr 2015, 23:23
speedo not working

Last post by pan-al « 24 Apr 2015, 23:20
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by pan-al » 05 Apr 2015, 21:26

Can anyone help...speedo milage counter and odometer just stopped working but mph still working. ...1991 t3 petrol 64000 miles ..advice needed....

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Last post by pan-al
24 Apr 2015, 23:20
Turbo boost gauge wiring

Last post by hulky « 24 Apr 2015, 14:31
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by hulky » 23 Apr 2015, 18:13

Just about to fit turbo boost gauge and would like to ask what wires connect to.
What colour goes to what on ignition ? As you can see I am novice....

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Last post by hulky
24 Apr 2015, 14:31
Aftermarket electric windows - easy to wire?

Last post by Hoopy_Frood « 24 Apr 2015, 09:51
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by Hoopy_Frood » 23 Apr 2015, 12:57

I've bought Marv a set of replacement doors which are coming with an aftermarket set of electric windows (fancy, I know :D).

Are they easy enough...

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Last post by Hoopy_Frood
24 Apr 2015, 09:51
Not starting.. Resolved

Last post by mikeybjettaman « 24 Apr 2015, 07:25
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by mikeybjettaman » 19 Apr 2015, 20:42
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My van was starting fine but I came to it one day and all it will do is turn over. I was cleaning some earth's and today I was trying to...
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Last post by mikeybjettaman
24 Apr 2015, 07:25
Replace with USB

Last post by markhale10 « 23 Apr 2015, 22:12
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by porthyt » 22 Apr 2015, 22:25

Hi,

Is there any reason why I can't replace my sockets in the van for something like this: onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

Seems like...

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Last post by markhale10
23 Apr 2015, 22:12
Rear wiper relay ?

Last post by marlinowner « 23 Apr 2015, 20:07
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by Dazlw » 23 Apr 2015, 19:40

sorry, but this is starting to drive me absolutely chicken. I have a 1983 caravelle (early fuse box) restoration with rear wiper but just can't stop...

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Last post by marlinowner
23 Apr 2015, 20:07
Powerspark Distributor - any good?

Last post by CJH « 23 Apr 2015, 19:56
Replies: 33
by 300CE » 04 Jan 2015, 13:39
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Hi All, had a problem with the van yesterday in that there was a real bad flat spot mid throttle and the van would only pull away on full throttle -...
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Last post by CJH
23 Apr 2015, 19:56
What mods first

Last post by CovKid « 23 Apr 2015, 10:37
Replies: 3
by Budgie7 » 22 Apr 2015, 21:06

Just checked what my van is charging at. I have a 2.1 auto Caravelle with a 90 amp alternator. After starting the van, and while ticking over the...

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Last post by CovKid
23 Apr 2015, 10:37
What's the ceramic cylinder by the headlight?

Last post by ghost123uk « 23 Apr 2015, 08:14
Replies: 6
by greasemonkey » 22 Apr 2015, 20:16

Hi all,

Just a query really, I had my lights out to clean the lenses (the old milky symptom) and noticed on the near side a block with what looks...

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Last post by ghost123uk
23 Apr 2015, 08:14
Speedo not working

Last post by rob1927 « 22 Apr 2015, 17:59
Replies: 6
by rob1927 » 16 Apr 2015, 10:11

Hello could anyone kindly advise on the following?

Speedo not working, cable ok at the speedo end, as in connected properly, but can't find where...

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Last post by rob1927
22 Apr 2015, 17:59
Basic and cheap 12 volt light set up for camper

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 22 Apr 2015, 12:51
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by Jonnyb416 » 15 Apr 2015, 23:10
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Hi all, I am seeing the end to my camper restoration/build. Bodywork done, engine being rebuilt, interior build imminent.... Before the carpet and...
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Last post by Jonnyb416
22 Apr 2015, 12:51
speedo cable??

Last post by MattBW « 22 Apr 2015, 11:51
Replies: 6
by camper Dave » 21 Apr 2015, 19:33

hi all of a sudden my speedo packs up first assumption is the cable so i check the cable and all is intact so the disconnected end ( the hub end) i...

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Last post by MattBW
22 Apr 2015, 11:51
Headlamp relay updrade/mod

Last post by California Dreamin « 22 Apr 2015, 09:28
Replies: 68
by KINGPRAWN » 23 Jan 2013, 14:54
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I have just finished this electrical mod to get full power lights!!
Can anybody confirm which relay tags do what I have ...
#86 as power source
#87...
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Last post by California Dreamin
22 Apr 2015, 09:28
central locking

Last post by wackiki « 22 Apr 2015, 06:36
Replies: 18
by VWKat » 23 Oct 2014, 18:31
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Just browsing eBay and discovered you can buy central locking systems and alarms for quite cheap. Anyone have any experience installing these and if...
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Last post by wackiki
22 Apr 2015, 06:36
Solar Panel Permanently on Roof

Last post by camper Dave « 22 Apr 2015, 00:12
Replies: 50
by cleagarr » 06 May 2013, 17:14
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I know there have been a lot of threads on solar panels but not sure I've seen this; does anyone have a solar panel permanently mounted on their...
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Last post by camper Dave
22 Apr 2015, 00:12
Lights doing their own thing??

Last post by Wolfy « 21 Apr 2015, 21:03
Replies: 7
by Wolfy » 16 Apr 2015, 17:10

My camper failed it's MOT today on an issue with the lighting that I just can't work out, I've checked all the bulbs and the earthing and connections...

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Last post by Wolfy
21 Apr 2015, 21:03
mystery wire

Last post by vanhatter « 21 Apr 2015, 20:43
Replies: 5
by vanhatter » 20 Apr 2015, 18:11

Hi all,

Just noticed this wire (circled) was disconnected from its spade connector on the engine, does anyone know what it does? Have reconnected it...

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Last post by vanhatter
21 Apr 2015, 20:43
Flat leisure battery

Last post by Holydiver « 21 Apr 2015, 19:51
Replies: 2
by Popa john » 27 Mar 2015, 14:42

Hi, Iv'e just replaced my leisure battery, renewed some wiring, van has been ok
But just been out and something is draining my leisure battery,...

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Last post by Holydiver
21 Apr 2015, 19:51
240V Hook Up

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Apr 2015, 19:47
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by crazymilk » 20 Apr 2015, 13:04

Bit of a unknown the leccy side so I hope one of you brainiacs can help

I am in the middle of re trimming the inside of my T25 Tintop

Now when I...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Apr 2015, 19:47
Radiator fan motor

Last post by CovKid « 20 Apr 2015, 21:17
Replies: 40
by freckvan1 » 09 Feb 2015, 21:37
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Evening All ,

1984 , 1.9 , DG , W/ C

Discovered my Radiator fan motor has died .
Three wire connection , tried the paper clip test on Thermoswitch...
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Last post by CovKid
20 Apr 2015, 21:17
Best place to find indicator wires please?

Last post by Smcknighty « 20 Apr 2015, 14:05
Replies: 6
by chewbacca » 19 Apr 2015, 20:55

Hi guys
I'm just in the process of wiring in my alarm.
All is good, but I need to find the feed wires to the indicators.
Is there an easy spot by the...

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Last post by Smcknighty
20 Apr 2015, 14:05
Need basic wiring help - auxiliary sockets

Last post by ghost123uk « 20 Apr 2015, 07:16
Replies: 7
by tforturton » 15 Apr 2015, 17:38

I would like to install one of these (or something like it) in to my dash.
onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;
Thing is, I'm not the...

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Last post by ghost123uk
20 Apr 2015, 07:16
accessories with fag lighter fit

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 19 Apr 2015, 09:38
Replies: 12
by scottbott » 16 Apr 2015, 22:01

is there a way of converting a cable that has a fag lighter fitting into something smaller e.g.USB,I do not like these things hanging out of the...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
19 Apr 2015, 09:38
my fridge on 12 volts

Last post by scottbott « 18 Apr 2015, 21:43
Replies: 6
by scottbott » 13 Apr 2015, 22:05

many moons ago my fridge light came on when driving on 12 volts,as it was supposed to do but I replaced a few things such as indicator arm,ignition...

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Last post by scottbott
18 Apr 2015, 21:43
Any wiring tech gurus? Driving me mad

Last post by shrekwoody « 18 Apr 2015, 19:04
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by shrekwoody » 18 Apr 2015, 15:57

Hi there

Any advice on what i could have possibly done wrong please

Whilst finishing the joyfull task of new heater blower motor, switches &...

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Last post by shrekwoody
18 Apr 2015, 19:04
water tanks

Last post by sneakyalien « 18 Apr 2015, 18:37
Replies: 29
by sneakyalien » 07 Mar 2015, 21:52
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Are there two water tanks in the cooling system of a T25?
I have read on one forum that there is only one watertank and on other forums people...
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Last post by sneakyalien
18 Apr 2015, 18:37
Can anyone identify these please?

Last post by Emma&Al « 17 Apr 2015, 17:28
Replies: 6
by Emma&Al » 17 Apr 2015, 14:05

I think its the control unit for an eberspacher? Its in my Caravelle tucked behind the door card. The actual eberspacher is not present but there are...

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Last post by Emma&Al
17 Apr 2015, 17:28
Headlight question

Last post by CovKid « 16 Apr 2015, 08:19
Replies: 12
by vwaddict » 08 Apr 2015, 14:29

Hi, ive recently got a good second hand H4 headlight (thanks jon) but the fixings are different to the originals, now ive had stacks of vw's over the...

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Last post by CovKid
16 Apr 2015, 08:19
Best on board charger?

Last post by BOXY « 14 Apr 2015, 20:54
Replies: 8
by windydubber » 14 Apr 2015, 07:26

This weekend I'm tackling the non existent hook up on my van. So consumer unit to a couple of 13 amp sockets and a split charge relay. The question...

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Last post by BOXY
14 Apr 2015, 20:54
Aux gauges

Last post by Holydiver « 14 Apr 2015, 20:23
Replies: 5
by pwiffen » 10 Apr 2015, 13:01

Hi all,

Hoping there maybe a TD/JX expert out there that could answer a couple of questions. I have a 16td and thinking of fitting water temp, oil...

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Last post by Holydiver
14 Apr 2015, 20:23
Oil Buzzer query

Last post by itchyfeet « 14 Apr 2015, 19:04
Replies: 10
by spence731 » 04 Apr 2015, 12:45

Hi

Had a quick look through the forum for some advice about the oil pressure buzzer warning. Mine suddenly started going off constantly, but I'm...

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Last post by itchyfeet
14 Apr 2015, 19:04
Electric hook up

Last post by Kenton « 14 Apr 2015, 07:26
Replies: 4
by Kenton » 13 Apr 2015, 11:38

Hi, any idea if the control unit in the picture (hopefully) attached can be reused when we get the van hooked up for mains electric hook up?

Mrs A...

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Last post by Kenton
14 Apr 2015, 07:26
240v hook install ADVICE PLEASE!

Last post by dicey « 14 Apr 2015, 07:16
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by shrekwoody » 06 Sep 2012, 21:26

hi people just refurbing my devon hi top and need to decide on fitting 240v hook up

any advice on good buys? what best kit to buy/fit

im eventually...

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Last post by dicey
14 Apr 2015, 07:16
LED Spot lights

Last post by CovKid « 13 Apr 2015, 15:12
Replies: 3
by crazymilk » 13 Apr 2015, 12:02

Hi there

I am looking at adding a few mood lighting LED spots (the recessed type one) on the bed kick panel and side door panels. I am assuming they...

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Last post by CovKid
13 Apr 2015, 15:12
starter - no earth in body?

Last post by CovKid « 12 Apr 2015, 22:32
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by CovKid » 08 Apr 2015, 09:51
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Have starter issues. Bench test:

It seems that there is no (or at least little) earth even with starter off. For instance, normally you can ground...
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Last post by CovKid
12 Apr 2015, 22:32
battery light fuel gauge water temp gauge all staying on

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 11 Apr 2015, 22:18
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by fatlowrider » 09 Apr 2015, 19:33

when i remove the key from the ignition the battery light stays on so dose the fuel gauge and the water temp gauge. i have removed the fuses one at a...

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11 Apr 2015, 22:18

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