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Buying batteries and basic service parts

Last post by 123-jn « 26 Feb 2015, 22:24
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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
Replies: 7
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
Replies: 6
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
Replies: 5
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...

5 Replies

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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
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...

5 Replies

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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
Replies: 1
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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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...

13 Replies

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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...

8 Replies

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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...
18 Replies

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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...

11 Replies

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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...

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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...

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29 Jan 2015, 23:16

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