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Smell of burning from heater vents

Last post by 123-jn « 17 Feb 2015, 20:10
Replies: 5
by Lthomas » 14 Feb 2015, 18:40

Hello, my 1983 1.6 diesels heater fan stopped working yesterday. About 10 minutes later, I started to smell burning coming from the vents I think at...

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Last post by 123-jn
17 Feb 2015, 20:10
speedo

Last post by dumbo « 17 Feb 2015, 16:44
Replies: 1
by dumbo » 16 Feb 2015, 18:50

hi all speedo with trip speedo play up taking it apart :roll: cleaning it the mileage jurks about??? or putting other speedo on but then need to...

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Last post by dumbo
17 Feb 2015, 16:44
Speedo, clock etc

Last post by CovKid « 17 Feb 2015, 08:42
Replies: 1
by Guzzler » 16 Feb 2015, 19:19

Hi all, is there any other type of instrument cluster that will fit straight into place of my existing one in my T25 as the fuel gauge etc don't...

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Last post by CovKid
17 Feb 2015, 08:42
C tek MXS5 charger

Last post by California Dreamin « 15 Feb 2015, 22:14
Replies: 6
by scottbott » 17 Jan 2015, 23:13

thinking of fitting this under my rear seat to charge the battery for my Webasto heater,have looked but cannot find if hookup is disconnected does...

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Last post by California Dreamin
15 Feb 2015, 22:14
Not T25 but 1Y engine donor aka son's Inca van

Last post by Drucifer « 15 Feb 2015, 15:39
Replies: 3
by Drucifer » 14 Feb 2015, 17:27

Ok my son's Seat Inca van has the lovely 1Y engine, runs lovely once started (starts right away with a bit of easy start or when warm) but is getting...

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Last post by Drucifer
15 Feb 2015, 15:39
electronic speedo.

Last post by syncroandy « 14 Feb 2015, 09:09
Replies: 3
by boxer » 13 Feb 2015, 14:59

If I fit a set of clocks from a later VW (at the moment i'm staring a a huge clock that doesn't work and a speedo that bounces all over the place at...

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Last post by syncroandy
14 Feb 2015, 09:09
plastic burning smell..

Last post by marlinowner « 13 Feb 2015, 20:54
Replies: 15
by Cherylp » 05 May 2014, 14:44
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im so bloody upset, was due to give my van over to my daughter and her boyfriend to go off next weekend and i took it out for a spin today, after...
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Last post by marlinowner
13 Feb 2015, 20:54
Headlamp alignment

Last post by CovKid « 13 Feb 2015, 13:43
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by boardmonkey » 13 Feb 2015, 12:43

Hi,

I had replaced my cracked and corroded headlamps with some new jobbies, held in place with cable ties, fitted with Nightbreakers..
Anyway, I...

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Last post by CovKid
13 Feb 2015, 13:43
Headlights and Relays

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 10 Feb 2015, 22:56
Replies: 16
by clairstafford » 07 Dec 2014, 16:52
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hi

We have had our 1984 T25 for over a year now but recently we have started having a problem with our head lights.

the side lights are working and...
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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
10 Feb 2015, 22:56
Alternator securing bolt

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 09 Feb 2015, 22:52
Replies: 8
by 8ball » 09 Feb 2015, 18:15

Hello there, it's not quite electrical but not sure where else to put it! I was trying to tighten the aux belt the other day, but couldn't get the...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
09 Feb 2015, 22:52
Starting issues. Won't start.

Last post by tonytech « 09 Feb 2015, 21:08
Replies: 9
by judderman » 27 Jan 2015, 14:14

I have checked for power at the coil and the starter motor turns fine but in getting no spark from the cool. I have opened up the dizzy and found it...

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Last post by tonytech
09 Feb 2015, 21:08
Starter Question

Last post by chrisevans « 09 Feb 2015, 11:00
Replies: 6
by chrisevans » 08 Feb 2015, 14:08

After my New ATX starter from GSF lasted less than two years before it could hardly turn over the engine, I being tight of pocket bought one from...

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Last post by chrisevans
09 Feb 2015, 11:00
Late model adjustable headlights

Last post by adyjoad « 09 Feb 2015, 09:03
Replies: 13
by Synkraut » 07 Feb 2015, 17:23

Hi everyone,

the following situation: I bought a 1991 syncro doka from Sweden last year and so far haven't gotten around to registering it for...

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Last post by adyjoad
09 Feb 2015, 09:03
Electronic gadgets for our vans

Last post by CovKid « 08 Feb 2015, 09:51
Replies: 8
by ghost123uk » 02 Feb 2015, 10:44

I'll start off with this, copied from another thread :-

It is a cheap 20 Amp motor speed controller that goes from zero to full power, might be good...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Feb 2015, 09:51
Leisure battery kill switch

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 07 Feb 2015, 16:23
Replies: 19
by Sir Brixalot » 02 Feb 2015, 11:01
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It's a pain to get the battery out and recharge. Much easier to fit an isolator switch to the negative, The switch is quite big, just looking for...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
07 Feb 2015, 16:23
Blower switch nightmare

Last post by ghost123uk « 07 Feb 2015, 14:38
Replies: 18
by Reimotim » 30 Jan 2015, 16:42
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A while back my blower switch stopped functioning properly and required a little wiggling to get the fan to go. Then I lost speed 1, but still had 2...
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Last post by ghost123uk
07 Feb 2015, 14:38
Engine backfiring and won't turn over

Last post by woksta « 06 Feb 2015, 17:24
Replies: 11
by woksta » 04 Feb 2015, 16:51

Hello,
I bought a 1.9l petrol 1983 watercooled 2 years ago and it was running rough lately- it had gained a tick whenever the accelerator was pushed...

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Last post by woksta
06 Feb 2015, 17:24
tdi conversion rev clock inaccurate

Last post by lloydy « 04 Feb 2015, 19:28
Replies: 24
by wozza825y » 21 Jan 2015, 21:10
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hi, just completing a 1z tdi engine conversion to my syncro pickup, which has taken a lot in both terms of money and time, anyway my original clocks...
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Last post by lloydy
04 Feb 2015, 19:28
Front screen washer jets mystery

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 04 Feb 2015, 19:06
Replies: 17
by Devon Pete » 01 Feb 2015, 16:55
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Hi, my front washer jets don't seem to be firing. They were fine when I parked up a few weeks ago, so not sure what the issue is. The water tank is...
17 Replies

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
04 Feb 2015, 19:06
Wipers

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 04 Feb 2015, 19:04
Replies: 8
by jokeruk » 02 Feb 2015, 10:33

My wipers have seized up whilst i've been driving. I managed to get home by stopping, putting the wipers on, getting out, physically moving them to...

8 Replies

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
04 Feb 2015, 19:04
Tachometer fitting

Last post by what2do « 04 Feb 2015, 14:24
Replies: 7
by what2do » 04 Feb 2015, 10:31

Well, finally got hold of a genuine tacho that I want to install in the van. Before taking the shroud off and having a look, I thought I'd ask what...

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Last post by what2do
04 Feb 2015, 14:24
1984 T25 Dash lights problem

Last post by GTIAlex « 02 Feb 2015, 18:28
Replies: 7
by lenny84 » 12 Jul 2014, 20:46

Problem is with dash lights, they work as they should when headlight switch is pressed, but only up until the ignition is selected, and thereafter...

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Last post by GTIAlex
02 Feb 2015, 18:28
Horn Wiring Confusion

Last post by keytouch « 02 Feb 2015, 18:11
Replies: 3
by keytouch » 02 Feb 2015, 16:18

When I got my van, many years ago, the horn operated off a 'temporary switch' on the dash (which breaks into the earth wire attached to the horn).
It...

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Last post by keytouch
02 Feb 2015, 18:11
6 way blade fusebox,with LED'S

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 01 Feb 2015, 15:01
Replies: 3
by scottbott » 31 Jan 2015, 17:33

have fitted one of these under my rear seat for when on hookup to charge the battery for my webasto and supply a feed to the DAB Motion and a Cteck...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
01 Feb 2015, 15:01
B15 to GU10 Adaptors=are they safe

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 30 Jan 2015, 09:29
Replies: 8
by Sir Brixalot » 29 Jan 2015, 18:14

I've got a ceiling light that takes 6 B15. The LED equivalent are very pricey. I was thinking of getting adapters and using GU10s instead but...

8 Replies

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
30 Jan 2015, 09:29
double pole MCBs in consumer unit

Last post by DiscoDave « 29 Jan 2015, 23:16
Replies: 7
by uniB » 21 Jan 2015, 19:55

I'm trying to get my head around what's required for 240v hook up and consumer units and was wondering if any sparky wizards can help...

I...

7 Replies

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Last post by DiscoDave
29 Jan 2015, 23:16
Leisure battery

Last post by California Dreamin « 28 Jan 2015, 10:51
Replies: 7
by BerryT25 » 26 Jan 2015, 21:00

Hi there

How long does a leisure battery last when not attached to a hook up (very new to this! Purchased our T25 in November and starting to get...

7 Replies

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Last post by California Dreamin
28 Jan 2015, 10:51
T25 1.6TD Dash wiring, no lights or clock

Last post by Reimotim « 26 Jan 2015, 18:05
Replies: 1
by uladk84 » 26 Jan 2015, 12:06

Hello everyone,

I'm trying to figure out my wiring behind the dash. The previous owner wired in a new JVC player unit, but has messed up the wiring....

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Last post by Reimotim
26 Jan 2015, 18:05
Recalibrating a Tacho

Last post by R0B « 26 Jan 2015, 15:23
Replies: 1
by mikeytar3 » 26 Jan 2015, 14:40

I've spent some time searching wikki and the forums but although i've found many references to recalibrating a tacho i cant seem to find an exact...

1 Replies

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Last post by R0B
26 Jan 2015, 15:23
good trailer wiring

Last post by mbcamper « 26 Jan 2015, 13:05
Replies: 23
by mbcamper » 18 Jan 2015, 11:53
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I've just fitted a tow bar to my 86 van which was a very simple job removing the bumper, bolting a few bits of metalwork in place and putting the...
23 Replies

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Last post by mbcamper
26 Jan 2015, 13:05
Wiring light switch

Last post by behai « 25 Jan 2015, 19:39
Replies: 2
by behai » 25 Jan 2015, 09:07

Can anyone help me with a wiring situation... I have had no sidelights and as a result no fog lights. I have checked and sorted the fuses and cleaned...

2 Replies

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Last post by behai
25 Jan 2015, 19:39
Solenoid clicks but van doesn't always start

Last post by CovKid « 25 Jan 2015, 17:49
Replies: 1
by Brian1 » 25 Jan 2015, 15:01

Sometime van starts first time, sometimes it just clicks and starter motor doesn't turn but then might after a few goes. I have checked that the...

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Last post by CovKid
25 Jan 2015, 17:49
hero gopro

Last post by BertieWells « 25 Jan 2015, 15:29
Replies: 36
by scottbott » 29 Nov 2014, 20:30
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just seen that gopro do a cheap basic camera for 100 quid,anyone got one and if so can it overwrite? or looping as gopro call it,had a look online...
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Last post by BertieWells
25 Jan 2015, 15:29
Starter motor lesson required...

Last post by itchyfeet « 25 Jan 2015, 08:37
Replies: 44
by The Bishop » 06 Jan 2015, 21:27
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About a week ago (during the cold snap) I went to start the van, it turned about 3 times and stopped. The just a click from the solenoid.

At first I...
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Last post by itchyfeet
25 Jan 2015, 08:37
Ignition relay - now installed

Last post by CovKid « 25 Jan 2015, 01:28
Replies: 28
by Ralf85 » 23 Dec 2014, 15:25
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I have been advised to fit a relay to bypass some of the cabling to reduce power drop between battery, ignition switch and starter motor. Is this...
28 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
25 Jan 2015, 01:28
LED H4's

Last post by ELVIS « 24 Jan 2015, 17:40
Replies: 10
by Chunksta » 23 Jan 2015, 18:45

Guys,

has anyone tried LED H4's?

Do they offer any improvement in light projection?

Are they legal?

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Last post by ELVIS
24 Jan 2015, 17:40
windscreen wipers slooooow

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Jan 2015, 11:57
Replies: 7
by doivey » 14 May 2013, 13:26

I have a problem with my wipers, they are so slow when being used and with the amount of rain we get it feels dangerous to drive.

Any idea how I...

7 Replies

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Last post by kevtherev
24 Jan 2015, 11:57
Bargain LEDs

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 23 Jan 2015, 21:37
Replies: 4
by CovKid » 22 Jan 2015, 16:20

Went into B&Ms today - flogging off their Christmas stuff - most of it complete junk. However, just as I turned a corner they were just marking down...

4 Replies

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
23 Jan 2015, 21:37
terrawagen light pods

Last post by jed the spread « 23 Jan 2015, 18:05
Replies: 17
by jack-d » 16 Jan 2015, 21:11
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Has anyone installed these, on you tube installation guide it shows them connected to the indicators wires, would they then work as day time lights...
17 Replies

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Last post by jed the spread
23 Jan 2015, 18:05
washer/wipers wont work

Last post by fazzer « 21 Jan 2015, 21:49
Replies: 11
by fazzer » 17 Jan 2015, 14:25

after checking my van over for mot which was booked in for today(Saturday)the only thing it failed on was the washers and wipers because they wont...

11 Replies

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Last post by fazzer
21 Jan 2015, 21:49
Removing factory AC

Last post by Kent Joker « 21 Jan 2015, 19:00
Replies: 1
by printmonkey » 21 Jan 2015, 17:30

I have factory AC, the rear (westy roof cupboard) mounted version not the later full length system. Has anybody removed this system in the past? I'm...

1 Replies

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Last post by Kent Joker
21 Jan 2015, 19:00
Heater ,dash lights ,indicators not flashing .

Last post by isurf1 « 21 Jan 2015, 16:20
Replies: 7
by isurf1 » 20 Jan 2015, 12:54

All working at times except fuel sender,cleaned earth crowns still the same anything else obvious to check ? .Would i be right in thinking three...

7 Replies

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Last post by isurf1
21 Jan 2015, 16:20
Mactronics Battery Charger

Last post by ghost123uk « 21 Jan 2015, 14:33
Replies: 8
by SamsBus2012 » 20 Jan 2015, 13:39

Afternoon all.
I'm currently in the process of renewing the van interior and I'm currently looking at the electrics. The van has an old Mactronics...

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Last post by ghost123uk
21 Jan 2015, 14:33
Adding a Rev counter to a diesel

Last post by discipleofsketch « 21 Jan 2015, 10:27
Replies: 5
by Jetfitzmaurice » 20 Jan 2015, 16:35

Hi, I've tried searching but not found a definitive answer. I have an 87 doka, originally a 1.7D with no Rev counter, it's now running a 1.9D 1Y and...

5 Replies

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Last post by discipleofsketch
21 Jan 2015, 10:27
Which fuse!?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 19 Jan 2015, 19:55
Replies: 17
by Devon Pete » 06 Oct 2014, 19:35
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Hi y'all. The heater on my Westy has stopped working, most likely the fuse. It's an eberspacher that runs from the diesel tank. As I understand it,...
17 Replies

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
19 Jan 2015, 19:55
T25 1.6TD Alternator not charging battery

Last post by uladk84 « 19 Jan 2015, 15:59
Replies: 18
by uladk84 » 18 Jan 2015, 14:50
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Hello all!

I have an urgent problem as my alternator is not charging my battery. It is urgent because I'm stranded abroad in Italy. A nice place to...
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Last post by uladk84
19 Jan 2015, 15:59
Buzzer of Doom - oil pressure control unit

Last post by gailus40 « 19 Jan 2015, 10:46
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by gailus40 » 15 Jan 2015, 22:49

1.9DG autobox.
The buzzer of doom has tormented me for months - very predictable, only shrieks when the revs drop as I slow down when the engine is...

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Last post by gailus40
19 Jan 2015, 10:46
Leisure and mains elec install

Last post by itchyfeet « 18 Jan 2015, 17:30
Replies: 3
by VWMartin » 17 Jan 2015, 19:34

Hey guys I've been looking through the wiki etc and haven't been able to find anything on installing leisure and mains electrics from scratch.

I've...

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Last post by itchyfeet
18 Jan 2015, 17:30
Engine Electrics

Last post by syncroandy « 18 Jan 2015, 10:25
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by Kaysmile » 17 Jan 2015, 17:27

Hi. Am hoping some one can help. I have a 1988 T25 water cooled. I have just had a recon engine fitted by a friend. He has asked me to post a problem...

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Last post by syncroandy
18 Jan 2015, 10:25
Coolant light intermittently flashing

Last post by danmetallic « 18 Jan 2015, 10:03
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by peter1957 » 15 Jan 2015, 16:01

Hi we have T25 watercooled 1.9 petrol , 1989, recently it has been cutting out/stalling, and the coolant light flashes, not all the time though, the...

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18 Jan 2015, 10:03

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