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Interior Light/Stereo to Leisure Batt on *Early* Westfalia

Last post by mr_nunn « 09 Mar 2015, 16:49
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by mr_nunn » 06 Mar 2015, 16:57

hi,

I wanted to switch my interior lights and stereo over to the leisure battery. It is fairly well-documented how to do this on a later Westfalia...

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Last post by mr_nunn
09 Mar 2015, 16:49
wbx oil pressure guage t piece?

Last post by 123-jn « 08 Mar 2015, 21:50
Replies: 3
by itchyfeet » 09 Feb 2015, 21:22

Sorry if this has been covered but looking a standard t pieces at 50mm long with a side 1/8 ntp thread for a sender unit thats not enough to clear...

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Last post by 123-jn
08 Mar 2015, 21:50
Auto electrician

Last post by mighty millsy « 08 Mar 2015, 21:11
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by moosma » 08 Mar 2015, 12:28

Hi

Looking for recommendations of an auto electrician in the PReston, Lancashire area to look at T25.

Thanks

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Last post by mighty millsy
08 Mar 2015, 21:11
Any one got a pic of the wiring for their dash console?!?!

Last post by chuggers72 « 08 Mar 2015, 20:03
Replies: 9
by chuggers72 » 08 Mar 2015, 10:30

speedo 1.jpg
I could be wrong but I think the lighting wiring on my dash console is not OEM! :D
speedo 2.jpg

Anyone have any photos showing what...

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Last post by chuggers72
08 Mar 2015, 20:03
HELP! Replacing Alternator on T25 diesel 1983

Last post by arr1987 « 08 Mar 2015, 10:32
Replies: 2
by arr1987 » 07 Mar 2015, 17:51

Hi im trying to replace the alternator in my van and i cant get the new one in the bracket, i get feeling that the metal bushing it ment to slide out...

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Last post by arr1987
08 Mar 2015, 10:32
Glow plug LED

Last post by ZsZ « 07 Mar 2015, 18:30
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by ZsZ » 01 Mar 2015, 17:42

Hi all!

Yesterday after normal start, while I was driving the glow plug led started to flicker, then lit for a while then out again. Did it 2-3...

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Last post by ZsZ
07 Mar 2015, 18:30
Indicators

Last post by Thorgills « 07 Mar 2015, 12:41
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by Thorgills » 06 Mar 2015, 20:27

Hey guys,

Both front and rear offside indicators stopped flashing at same time; are these on a separate fuse to near side or is there chance both...

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Last post by Thorgills
07 Mar 2015, 12:41
Zig unit/split charge/battery charger

Last post by Thefamegame « 06 Mar 2015, 21:45

by Thefamegame » 06 Mar 2015, 21:45

Evening :)

I have a zig unit fitted and I've been undoing a few miles of wiring using an old split charge relay triggered by the alternator.

I've...

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Last post by Thefamegame
06 Mar 2015, 21:45
not vw -LED dimmers for mains

Last post by DiscoDave « 06 Mar 2015, 20:43
Replies: 7
by itchyfeet » 05 Mar 2015, 19:25

I have got some gu10 LED lamps to replace the 25 or so 50w lamps I have
Existing dimmers are 60w min so buzz
low wattage dimmers are out there but...

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Last post by DiscoDave
06 Mar 2015, 20:43
Leisure battery wiring?!!?!

Last post by CovKid « 06 Mar 2015, 07:11
Replies: 3
by dalenruth » 05 Mar 2015, 21:01

Hi all,
Been a while since I've been in the site but I hv had my van for about 3 years and not really bothered to do much apart from drive and sleep...

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Last post by CovKid
06 Mar 2015, 07:11
washer pump

Last post by jrt « 05 Mar 2015, 20:03
Replies: 4
by lefty67 » 04 Mar 2015, 18:15

Is it possible for the washer pump to make a noise but still be broke. Pump makes a noise when pressed on the stalk but water comes intermittently...

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Last post by jrt
05 Mar 2015, 20:03
12v LED lighting question

Last post by ghost123uk « 05 Mar 2015, 19:15
Replies: 20
by VWMartin » 21 Jan 2015, 08:32
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Hey guys,

Im looking at installing a leisure battery and lighting into my van as there is currently nothing in there.

Ive got a set of LED lights...
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Last post by ghost123uk
05 Mar 2015, 19:15
Headlight reflector peeling

Last post by keytouch « 05 Mar 2015, 18:30
Replies: 4
by tforturton » 05 Mar 2015, 15:41

Noticed the other day that one of my sidelight bulbs (in the headlamp) had stopped working, and when I went to change it, I could see that the...

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Last post by keytouch
05 Mar 2015, 18:30
Some electrical draw measurements..

Last post by Timwhy « 04 Mar 2015, 12:35
Replies: 30
by lloydy » 01 Mar 2015, 12:23
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Had a few hours spare this morning, and after noticing my leisure's (new) didn't seem to be holding as good as charge as they used too (in hindsight...
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Last post by Timwhy
04 Mar 2015, 12:35
Gel leisure battery ok for Westfalia chargers?

Last post by CovKid « 04 Mar 2015, 07:14
Replies: 16
by Ollie » 02 Mar 2015, 10:52
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Hi,

I'm looking at replacing my old leisure battery on my 1990 T25 Westfalia. Do anyone knows if the stock Westfalia battery charger can handle the...
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Last post by CovKid
04 Mar 2015, 07:14
screaming heater blower

Last post by boardmonkey « 03 Mar 2015, 20:20
Replies: 12
by Smosh » 04 Jan 2015, 18:15

well, squeeling. I didnt drive my van for about a month. Left it parked up and now my heater is squeeling. it gets better and worse but not...

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Last post by boardmonkey
03 Mar 2015, 20:20
Need electrical work doing but no DIY for me!

Last post by Gina1989 « 03 Mar 2015, 20:06
Replies: 17
by Gina1989 » 27 Feb 2015, 23:33
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Hi everyone,
Brand new to site and brand new VW owner of a T25 1989 High Top Holdsworth Camper which is having issues with oil light and buzzer going...
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Last post by Gina1989
03 Mar 2015, 20:06
rear tail lights

Last post by commonone « 03 Mar 2015, 19:49
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by commonone » 02 Mar 2015, 18:52

Hi, anyone know if rear tail light assembly for an 89 syncro doka is the same as 89 van ? I would imagine they should be, but years ago I bought a...

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Last post by commonone
03 Mar 2015, 19:49
2ltr air cooled temp guage not working

Last post by BOXY « 03 Mar 2015, 18:30
Replies: 3
by windydubber » 03 Mar 2015, 13:36

Hi
My temp guage doesn't seem to work. The red led comes on for ignition but after its started that's it and the needle doesn't move. What's the most...

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Last post by BOXY
03 Mar 2015, 18:30
intermittent wiper conversion

Last post by clift_d « 02 Mar 2015, 22:03
Replies: 4
by thebilby » 02 Mar 2015, 15:25

Hi, I did the intermittent wiper relay conversion about a year ago. Every thing was going ok till this week. The intermittent seems to have stopped...

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Last post by clift_d
02 Mar 2015, 22:03
Lower temp radiator fan switches

Last post by California Dreamin « 27 Feb 2015, 10:36
Replies: 14
by danmetallic » 19 Nov 2014, 20:00

I've heard these are available. Does anyone know where? I haven't been able to find any.

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Last post by California Dreamin
27 Feb 2015, 10:36
leisure battery

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 26 Feb 2015, 22:46
Replies: 15
by fazzer » 24 Feb 2015, 10:47
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My t25 camper doesn't have split charger everything runs off 1 battery,my question is can I start and run the van on a leisure battery without...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
26 Feb 2015, 22:46
Buying batteries and basic service parts

Last post by 123-jn « 26 Feb 2015, 22:24
Replies: 4
by Ralf85 » 26 Feb 2015, 10:25

There's been a discussion on here, about buying batteries of e-bay. The best place to look for parts like that and basic service parts, is on places...

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Last post by 123-jn
26 Feb 2015, 22:24
Tail Light, Front Side Light & Full Beam issues

Last post by jonnydub « 26 Feb 2015, 16:51
Replies: 1
by jonnydub » 25 Feb 2015, 19:32

Hey Guys,

Wondered if anyone can help with an issue i'm currently investigating which I'm not sure is related to each other or not.

This is a...

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Last post by jonnydub
26 Feb 2015, 16:51
Osram night breakers

Last post by CovKid « 26 Feb 2015, 14:40
Replies: 11
by Plasticman » 05 Dec 2014, 19:51

ive had a pair fitted to the van for a couple of years, still fine but looking for some for the daily snotter and wondering how any on here have...

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Last post by CovKid
26 Feb 2015, 14:40
Alternator upgrade

Last post by CJH « 26 Feb 2015, 08:54
Replies: 37
by CJH » 20 Feb 2015, 23:16
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My van currently has a 45A alternator. This may have been adequate for a panel van with the single headlights, but I've now got two leisure batteries...
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Last post by CJH
26 Feb 2015, 08:54
Head unit to home speaker hook-up...

Last post by Evil Elvis « 25 Feb 2015, 18:52
Replies: 5
by Evil Elvis » 24 Feb 2015, 21:55

Hi Guys, recently fitted a decent pioneer unit into my van and coupled it up to some nice 80's Cambridge Audio speakers that someone gave me years...

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Last post by Evil Elvis
25 Feb 2015, 18:52
fan or switch ? how do I check...

Last post by boardmonkey « 25 Feb 2015, 16:26
Replies: 14
by boardmonkey » 18 Feb 2015, 16:02

Hi,

I have purchased a multimeter and following a few youtube vids on how to use it. I hate electrics & have never touched them in home or in the...

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Last post by boardmonkey
25 Feb 2015, 16:26
Heater Blower - many many questions

Last post by boardmonkey « 25 Feb 2015, 15:09
Replies: 11
by boardmonkey » 24 Feb 2015, 18:43

Hi,

Have just managed to split the casing for the blower, it had been glued and was a nightmare.

It looks like there had been a fault and the...

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Last post by boardmonkey
25 Feb 2015, 15:09
aldi stereo head £35

Last post by SamsBus2012 « 24 Feb 2015, 15:51
Replies: 39
by rainman » 21 Aug 2014, 13:42
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Remeber this? I think a few of you bought one but I can't find the thread now. Anyway - quite happy with mine for playing itunes and having...
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Last post by SamsBus2012
24 Feb 2015, 15:51
Heater always blows hot

Last post by windydubber « 24 Feb 2015, 13:43
Replies: 7
by windydubber » 19 Feb 2015, 08:33

Hi,
Picked up our first ever Vw Van yesterday. Over the moon with it. Drove the 170 trip back with no major issues!

My question is this. I figured...

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Last post by windydubber
24 Feb 2015, 13:43
fridge reconditioning

Last post by danmetallic « 02 Mar 2015, 19:16
Replies: 18
by Mk2Tony » 20 Feb 2015, 14:43
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Ok, I have an Electrolux fridge in my van that has seen better days, I haven't used it since I bought the van last year as I didn't really want to...
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Last post by danmetallic
02 Mar 2015, 19:16
reconnecting heater flap cables

Last post by LeeCarey « 23 Feb 2015, 20:58
Replies: 7
by Waynard » 20 Apr 2014, 22:23

Hello Guys,

OK - please do let me know if this has been discussed is documented elsewhere.

Today I've found that our 2L Aircooled heater cables,...

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Last post by LeeCarey
23 Feb 2015, 20:58
C tek MXS5 charger

Last post by lloydy « 23 Feb 2015, 20:53
Replies: 7
by scottbott » 22 Feb 2015, 08:52

I have hard wired this into the van to charge up the battery for my Webasto heater and noticed earlier this morning that the digital volt meter that...

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Last post by lloydy
23 Feb 2015, 20:53
No spark

Last post by itchyfeet « 23 Feb 2015, 19:07
Replies: 23
by agnew1985 » 10 Feb 2015, 13:32
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Hi everyone, still having no end of problems after an engine rebuild last year. Ended up getting another car to tide me over but that has now reached...
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Last post by itchyfeet
23 Feb 2015, 19:07
Are my lights truly this bad, or am I being stupid?

Last post by TobyGilden « 23 Feb 2015, 18:40
Replies: 39
by TobyGilden » 19 Feb 2015, 21:02
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Right, I have been driving around with what appears to be my full beam on, and getting flashed a couple of times (not the hippy kind of flashing from...
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Last post by TobyGilden
23 Feb 2015, 18:40
Injector wiring DJ engine

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Feb 2015, 21:41
Replies: 1
by chrisevans » 22 Feb 2015, 14:41

Someone has butchered the wiring to the injectors see attached pic. The red wire is loose (it traces to a red/ white) . Should there be two wires to...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Feb 2015, 21:41
Dashboard lights not working when engine on

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Feb 2015, 21:30
Replies: 6
by schoalsey » 18 Feb 2015, 21:33

Evening all

Can anyone make any suggestions as to what might resolve the following problem:

1981 2l Aircooled cu

The dashboard lights work ok when...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Feb 2015, 21:30
Oil cooler?

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Feb 2015, 21:25
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by petervw » 22 Feb 2015, 18:58

I recently bought a 1989 T3/T25 Calirfornia Westfalia 1.6 TD.

I was advised by T3 expert to install an 'oil cooler' on the basis they were not...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Feb 2015, 21:25
no spark mystery!! SORTED

Last post by ghost123uk « 22 Feb 2015, 09:01
Replies: 14
by Pifflebus » 20 Feb 2015, 22:08

Good evenin' folks! Here's one for you, I have a spark from the coil, nice and bright blue/white. However I have no spark at any spark plug despite...

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Last post by ghost123uk
22 Feb 2015, 09:01
Rear Wash Wipe

Last post by scottbott « 22 Feb 2015, 08:43
Replies: 5
by Ceecee85 » 19 Feb 2015, 21:42

Simple enough question: what type of switch/ button is used for the rear wash wipe and where would it be on the dash if it was original?

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Last post by scottbott
22 Feb 2015, 08:43
No spark

Last post by mrbodly « 22 Feb 2015, 08:37
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by mrbodly » 17 Feb 2015, 21:58

Hi all

I have a 2l cu Aircooled T25. I need some advice please.

I adjusted the tappets and planned to adjust the timing. I connected the timing gun...

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Last post by mrbodly
22 Feb 2015, 08:37
New loom?

Last post by ELVIS « 21 Feb 2015, 21:24
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by ELVIS » 21 Feb 2015, 14:19

Have a strange hankering to completely remake/manufacture a loom for my 2.1 for no other reason than i can (oh, and also the loom is 25 yrs old and...

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Last post by ELVIS
21 Feb 2015, 21:24
voltage drop to fuse box.

Last post by CovKid « 20 Feb 2015, 22:56
Replies: 20
by 123-jn » 08 Feb 2015, 22:04
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Hi everyone, just wondered if anyone had any thoughts on the following. I have just replaced the cable from my alternator to the starter terminal...
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Last post by CovKid
20 Feb 2015, 22:56
Eberspacher b3l pump not clicking (read on....)

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 20 Feb 2015, 17:32
Replies: 3
by steve66 » 07 Feb 2015, 16:12

Hi.

I have an issue with my eberspacher b3l which I bought for my Devon. I have the whole setup, all sensors are working fine when I checked...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
20 Feb 2015, 17:32
Wipers question

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 18 Feb 2015, 19:46
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by dub1670 » 16 Feb 2015, 18:25

Evening all, can anyone answer my cryptic question. when i pull the wiper stalk towards me the washers work but wipers don't.
Are the wipers...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
18 Feb 2015, 19:46
Smell of burning from heater vents

Last post by 123-jn « 17 Feb 2015, 20:10
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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
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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
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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
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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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15 Feb 2015, 22:14

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