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Calling any electronics gurus (AngeloEvs etc)

Last post by ghost123uk « 25 Mar 2015, 09:06
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by ghost123uk » 24 Mar 2015, 09:06

Could anyone have a look at the fairly simple Zig CF8 circuit diagram on this post and give some input on what the zenner and SCR are doing in the...

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Last post by ghost123uk
25 Mar 2015, 09:06
Stupid battery question!

Last post by CovKid « 25 Mar 2015, 08:59
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by Van Camperveld » 24 Mar 2015, 20:59

Hi all
I've decided to invest in a new leisure battery and have taken out the old one - which was dead. Have only had the van a couple of weeks so am...

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Last post by CovKid
25 Mar 2015, 08:59
earth straps

Last post by Budgie7 « 24 Mar 2015, 12:27

by Budgie7 » 24 Mar 2015, 12:27

Just found pre made 12 earth straps about 8-9 mm in diameter...£2.50 ...any good ?

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Last post by Budgie7
24 Mar 2015, 12:27
Wiki Dash wire upgrade,

Last post by Budgie7 « 24 Mar 2015, 12:20
Replies: 10
by Budgie7 » 22 Mar 2015, 00:31

Hi guys, I slowly in the process of trying to upgrade my van, so my apologies for asking many questions.
I have read covkids upgrade instructions on...

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Last post by Budgie7
24 Mar 2015, 12:20
TDi Conversion - Details of ECU stuff?

Last post by lloydy « 30 Mar 2015, 06:02
Replies: 19
by davegsm82 » 23 Mar 2015, 23:47
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I'm going to change the 1.6 JX in my 88 Devon for a 1.9 Passat engine with flipped box.

Obviously you need an ECU with the more modern engine and in...
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Last post by lloydy
30 Mar 2015, 06:02
Whats a good wiring route from Engine to cab?

Last post by clift_d « 23 Mar 2015, 16:25
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by greasemonkey » 23 Mar 2015, 10:56

I want to run some wiring from the engine bay to the dash (for variable senders in the future and a few bits and bobs) and wondered what the...

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Last post by clift_d
23 Mar 2015, 16:25
Ignition coils

Last post by what2do « 22 Mar 2015, 21:02
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by ghost123uk » 22 May 2014, 13:15
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Following on from a current thread about getting a new coil, Chris (CJH) said =

There's also some test data in the Brickwerks listing :

Test...
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Last post by what2do
22 Mar 2015, 21:02
Fuse for West rear internal light

Last post by greasemonkey « 22 Mar 2015, 18:01
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by greasemonkey » 22 Mar 2015, 13:27

Hi,

Managed to blow a fuse for the light at the very back of the van - the one above your head when sleeping with head at rear.

It doesn't seem to...

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Last post by greasemonkey
22 Mar 2015, 18:01
Dash warning light weirdness

Last post by danmetallic « 22 Mar 2015, 17:30
Replies: 8
by jimrat » 15 Mar 2015, 22:04

Hi

Been having problems with my dash warning lights. The last month the temperature warning light is flashing constantly, though there is plenty of...

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Last post by danmetallic
22 Mar 2015, 17:30
Guide to the headlamp relay mod - is one available?

Last post by California Dreamin « 21 Mar 2015, 23:54
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by italianjob » 18 Mar 2015, 22:38
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hello
just wondering if there was a step by step guide available for carrying out the headlamp relay modification? For fear of being told to 'search...
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Last post by California Dreamin
21 Mar 2015, 23:54
Starter Solenoid staying on after start up??

Last post by soulfly71 « 20 Mar 2015, 14:47

by soulfly71 » 20 Mar 2015, 14:47

hi there good ppl, fairly straight forward this I think: accidentally attached an earth to positive on the starter and nearly killed the van after...

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Last post by soulfly71
20 Mar 2015, 14:47
Measuring Headlight Voltage Drop

Last post by CovKid « 19 Mar 2015, 11:28
Replies: 20
by keytouch » 30 Jan 2015, 23:14
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So whilst investigating making my headlights brighter, I did some measurements of the voltage drop for my headlights.

My only problem was not...
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Last post by CovKid
19 Mar 2015, 11:28
Spare cable after fixing dash!

Last post by pleasestartnow « 18 Mar 2015, 21:57
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by pleasestartnow » 18 Mar 2015, 11:57

Hey all

I just replaced the heater blower and got all the dash and everything back together and just as I was patting myself on the back I noticed...

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Last post by pleasestartnow
18 Mar 2015, 21:57
Hot cable on battery - slow start - inter cutting out

Last post by Smiffo « 18 Mar 2015, 13:37
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by Smiffo » 14 Mar 2015, 17:22

Evening all.

As the title suggests, I have had recent intermittent cutting out of my van - usually approaching junctions.
The only way to stop it is...

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Last post by Smiffo
18 Mar 2015, 13:37
Interior Lights

Last post by windydubber « 18 Mar 2015, 11:09
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by windydubber » 18 Mar 2015, 08:12

We've had our van just over a month now so I'm slowly going through all the niggles. One being the interior lights not coming on. I just thought must...

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Last post by windydubber
18 Mar 2015, 11:09
Car stereo

Last post by slowcoach « 16 Mar 2015, 12:28
Replies: 22
by TobyGilden » 21 Feb 2015, 15:58
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I dont currently have a stereo fitted in the van - I do have some stereo connectors and a hole in the dash.

do I need to fit an adaptor - i found...
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Last post by slowcoach
16 Mar 2015, 12:28
Windscreen wiper problemo

Last post by porthyt « 15 Mar 2015, 19:43

by porthyt » 15 Mar 2015, 19:43

Hi all,

So finally used my campervan for a 70 mile journey to Worcester and back. Was great to be out in it, until it rained. For some bizarre...

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Last post by porthyt
15 Mar 2015, 19:43
heater blower resistor help save me! ££££"s

Last post by shrekwoody « 15 Mar 2015, 14:09
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by shrekwoody » 15 Mar 2015, 09:57

Morning all

Can anyone advise of modern upgrade/diy alternative?

Need to replace resistor & heater blower on my 1990

I enjoyed removing dash...

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Last post by shrekwoody
15 Mar 2015, 14:09
240v hook-up and charge controller

Last post by Budgie7 « 15 Mar 2015, 09:57
Replies: 31
by Peter-T » 25 Feb 2015, 08:20
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Morning all. I have a question about 240v hook up. On my 81 Devon, the hook-up currently only powers the two 3 pin plug sockets in the rear and this...
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Last post by Budgie7
15 Mar 2015, 09:57
Excessive charging, flashing lights and engine running on

Last post by chrisevans « 15 Mar 2015, 07:53
Replies: 6
by PC52 » 10 Mar 2015, 19:38

A set of bizarre things have occurred!
So, trip to Aidans and in the morning wouldn't start (Etdi). Jumped it off the leisure battery and up and...

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Last post by chrisevans
15 Mar 2015, 07:53
Headlights

Last post by CovKid « 14 Mar 2015, 09:04
Replies: 12
by vwvanmanjs » 11 Mar 2015, 21:19

Hi everybody

Firstly, I don't actually own a T25 so I don't know all the ins and outs ( I've got a crossover bay and a 64 beetle).

I've just...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Mar 2015, 09:04
Auto Electrician/Camper expert in Midlands

Last post by GTIAlex « 12 Mar 2015, 23:27

by GTIAlex » 12 Mar 2015, 23:27

Anyone on here a, or know of a, really good auto electrician who can look at my van and sort the wiring out?

Its pretty much the last thing to do on...

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Last post by GTIAlex
12 Mar 2015, 23:27
Carb/manifold heater

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Mar 2015, 18:12
Replies: 2
by what2do » 12 Mar 2015, 11:28

Lord only knows but I awoke early this morning and the following question popped into my fatigued head;
How efficient are carb/manifold heaters on...

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Last post by kevtherev
12 Mar 2015, 18:12
What fuel sender does the t25 tank use?

Last post by marlinowner « 12 Mar 2015, 12:54
Replies: 1
by TobyGilden » 12 Mar 2015, 12:46

I have been looking at some fuel gauges to replace my broken one, I have found a nice standard VDO one, which is compatible with the J11553 sender,...

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Last post by marlinowner
12 Mar 2015, 12:54
mk 3 golf headlight info wanted

Last post by Plasticman « 11 Mar 2015, 21:29
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by Plasticman » 02 Mar 2015, 23:04

what bulbs are fitted

mm

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Last post by Plasticman
11 Mar 2015, 21:29
T25 Ignition coil

Last post by Daveydub « 11 Mar 2015, 09:52
Replies: 10
by Daveydub » 08 Mar 2015, 18:07

Hello. I thought that I would easily find my answer on web or in Haynes, got some helpful advice but have not got all the inf I need to put my mind...

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Last post by Daveydub
11 Mar 2015, 09:52
Diode control panel & sink not working?

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Mar 2015, 19:56
Replies: 10
by FriedaT3 » 09 Mar 2015, 20:42

Hi everyone, I'm new on here & new to VW world. 2 days ago I purchased a VW westfalia T3 1989 & on first viewing the diode control panel & sink...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Mar 2015, 19:56
front door wiring

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 10 Mar 2015, 05:17
Replies: 8
by Dynamite-dindin » 08 Mar 2015, 19:54

hi can anyone advise if there are any sleeve type parts to run the wiring from the cab into the front doors to protect the wiring when opening and...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
10 Mar 2015, 05:17
Interior Light/Stereo to Leisure Batt on *Early* Westfalia

Last post by mr_nunn « 09 Mar 2015, 16:49
Replies: 7
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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 8
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...

7 Replies

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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...
16 Replies

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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
Replies: 2
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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26 Feb 2015, 22:46

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