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low volts

Last post by ghost123uk « 18 Jan 2015, 08:53
Replies: 51
by Smosh » 12 Dec 2014, 17:24
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Checked the batteries when the van was running; 12.5v on the starter Battery: 11.6 on the leisure battery.

I did have my lights on and music...
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Last post by ghost123uk
18 Jan 2015, 08:53
Fixing ignition barrel/switch

Last post by itchyfeet « 17 Jan 2015, 15:28
Replies: 5
by Waynerrr » 14 Jan 2015, 00:12

Hello there. At some point, someone installed a push button to start my van. I'm assuming this was because they felt it easier than fixing the...

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Last post by itchyfeet
17 Jan 2015, 15:28
Found wires cut behind dash clock

Last post by NicBeeee « 17 Jan 2015, 09:35
Replies: 5
by JesusJason » 16 Jan 2015, 23:50

Hello all,

Since I re-aquired (long story) my Aircooled T25 it hasn't got working back lighting on the dashboard. I've removed the dashpod to give...

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Last post by NicBeeee
17 Jan 2015, 09:35
alternator, battery

Last post by California Dreamin « 15 Jan 2015, 23:01
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by paulflan1958 » 15 Jan 2015, 20:52

Can someone give some advice,alternator sending charge but when i connect to battery starts to arc any ideas

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Last post by California Dreamin
15 Jan 2015, 23:01
Fan Blower

Last post by Buffers « 15 Jan 2015, 21:48
Replies: 2
by Buffers » 15 Jan 2015, 16:51

Any know where i can get my Fan Heater Blower changed in the Midlands - Birmingham area. I dont fancy taking the whole dash board out myself :shock:...

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Last post by Buffers
15 Jan 2015, 21:48
Dash mulitplug terminal Q

Last post by max and caddy « 14 Jan 2015, 21:21
Replies: 15
by ELVIS » 11 Jan 2015, 14:45
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Anyone (syncroandy........ :mrgreen: ) know part number of new pins for multiplug ? going to remake one of mine as the pins have donw there usual and...
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Last post by max and caddy
14 Jan 2015, 21:21
No sidelights or foglights

Last post by syncroandy « 14 Jan 2015, 11:27
Replies: 9
by behai » 12 Jan 2015, 20:11

Can anyone help.... I have a club joker 1989 just failed mot because no sidelights or foglights working. The light switch clicked into the sidelight...

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Last post by syncroandy
14 Jan 2015, 11:27
Ice intallation

Last post by wee bugger « 14 Jan 2015, 06:24
Replies: 3
by wuddub » 11 Jan 2015, 18:31

Nothing too techi just general do and don't tips please. Also anyone know of an headless unit I can run via Bluetooth/aux cable that can be...

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Last post by wee bugger
14 Jan 2015, 06:24
No sidelights or foglights

Last post by behai « 12 Jan 2015, 20:06

by behai » 12 Jan 2015, 20:06

Can anyone help.... I have a club joker 1989 just failed mot because no sidelights or foglights working. The light switch clicked into the sidelight...

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Last post by behai
12 Jan 2015, 20:06
Buzzer Of Doom

Last post by Atoomer23 « 11 Jan 2015, 21:05
Replies: 6
by Chunksta » 09 Jan 2015, 18:01

Guys,

I've heard of people talking of the buzzer that goes off when you have an oil pressure issue.

My oil light came on yesterday, which concerned...

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Last post by Atoomer23
11 Jan 2015, 21:05
Oil Light Issues? check This Out!

Last post by kevtherev « 11 Jan 2015, 16:38
Replies: 3
by Chunksta » 11 Jan 2015, 14:02

Having had a worrying few days over why my oil light has decided to come on, despite knowing my engine sounds in good shape, I spent a long time...

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Last post by kevtherev
11 Jan 2015, 16:38
Propex burn out

Last post by CovKid « 10 Jan 2015, 15:56
Replies: 74
by CovKid » 10 Dec 2014, 16:47
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Propex decided to burn out today. Not sure where (will pull it out at the weekend) but interior filled up with smoke that smelt distinctly...
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Last post by CovKid
10 Jan 2015, 15:56
Sealed or standard battery?

Last post by CovKid « 10 Jan 2015, 10:26
Replies: 20
by porthyt » 03 Jan 2015, 11:33
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This is my leisure battery. It was pretty much flat when I bought the van although the interior lights had a teeny bit of power to work with so not...
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Last post by CovKid
10 Jan 2015, 10:26
Headlight upgrade with daytime running lights

Last post by syncroandy « 09 Jan 2015, 13:40
Replies: 19
by muileach » 28 Dec 2014, 02:53
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Has anyone done a headlight upgrade on a van with day time running lights?
I want to upgrade the headlights on my van and I am thinking of fitting...
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Last post by syncroandy
09 Jan 2015, 13:40
Rear reading lights

Last post by Aberdeenbus « 08 Jan 2015, 22:47
Replies: 5
by mattrsa » 08 Jan 2015, 11:01

Hi Guys

I'm after some 12v reading lights for the rear of my van ideally the swan neck type but am not sure which are the best one's to go for....

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Last post by Aberdeenbus
08 Jan 2015, 22:47
waeco cab 40 3 way fridge

Last post by Jim San « 08 Jan 2015, 21:49
Replies: 1
by paperhouselad » 08 Jan 2015, 21:00

Have a nearly new waeco 3 way fridge, cab 40, which is faulty on 12 and 240volt, but it hasn't ever been tried on the gas side, will give it a go...

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Last post by Jim San
08 Jan 2015, 21:49
newbie with oil warning light issue

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 08 Jan 2015, 19:45
Replies: 6
by merckxfan » 07 Jan 2015, 20:10

Hello all, brand new member here and my first post is a technical query, how many times has that happened!. I'm hoping that someone here will be able...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
08 Jan 2015, 19:45
missing wire for temp sender

Last post by itchyfeet « 07 Jan 2015, 20:24
Replies: 26
by Atoomer23 » 05 Jan 2015, 22:27
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Hello
I need help in locating the wire that should be on the temp sender around the thermostat area.
I never noticed until I changed my water pump...
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Last post by itchyfeet
07 Jan 2015, 20:24
2.1 timing Q

Last post by bigherb « 05 Jan 2015, 15:33
Replies: 1
by ELVIS » 04 Jan 2015, 22:12

Read the wiki and google stuff.

Don't understand these WBX things TBH :cheese

Got the majority of it, not to sure on the me wire I have to...

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Last post by bigherb
05 Jan 2015, 15:33
Coil wire. Quick response please.

Last post by itchyfeet « 03 Jan 2015, 21:15
Replies: 8
by porthyt » 03 Jan 2015, 12:57

Hi,

I'm having a few running problems withy the van. I think I may have knocked this wire off please could someone tell me which terminal it goes on...

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Last post by itchyfeet
03 Jan 2015, 21:15
leisure battery

Last post by CovKid « 03 Jan 2015, 18:22
Replies: 4
by dumbo » 03 Jan 2015, 16:10

hi all ....leisure batterys which would be a good battery to buy.... but not cheap and would like a good named one and a choice of some please thanks...

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Last post by CovKid
03 Jan 2015, 18:22
fitted voltmeter/usb charger

Last post by scottbott « 03 Jan 2015, 16:28

by scottbott » 03 Jan 2015, 16:28

got this off ebay in early December,fitted today,thankfully the webasto made it nice and toasty in the van whilst I was doing this

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Last post by scottbott
03 Jan 2015, 16:28
t25 watercooled heater controls 1.6 diesel

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Jan 2015, 16:23
Replies: 3
by hbellis1983 » 03 Jan 2015, 12:21

Hi all
new to here. Have an issue with heating system not working.but before that what do the 3 x levers actually do. I can't find it anywhere!...

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Last post by kevtherev
03 Jan 2015, 16:23
Fuel gauge and temp. gauge not working.

Last post by Wear Sunscreen « 03 Jan 2015, 10:15
Replies: 13
by Wear Sunscreen » 28 Dec 2014, 15:14

Hi all,
Got into my van today and for some apparent reason neither the fuel gauge nor the temp. gauge are working. Everything else appears to be ok....

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Last post by Wear Sunscreen
03 Jan 2015, 10:15
Starter motor clutch fault?

Last post by silverbullet « 02 Jan 2015, 21:44
Replies: 18
by silverbullet » 29 Nov 2014, 16:05
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Anyone experienced this before?

Symptoms as follows:

Utterly random cranking reliability, starter always spins but nearly always has a violent...
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Last post by silverbullet
02 Jan 2015, 21:44
Rear screen switch

Last post by syncroandy « 02 Jan 2015, 20:42
Replies: 4
by ELVIS » 26 Dec 2014, 23:58

Anyone got an idiots guide to pins on rear heated screen switch?

Want to use one with a timed relay for my mirrors :ok

4 Replies

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Last post by syncroandy
02 Jan 2015, 20:42
Rear Number Plate Lights

Last post by vwvanmanc « 02 Jan 2015, 09:53
Replies: 5
by GrahamL » 12 Dec 2014, 22:51

Hi,
I have looked throughout this site and elsewhere.

How on earth are the two number plate lights secured to the rear of the van underneath the...

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Last post by vwvanmanc
02 Jan 2015, 09:53
Temperature Sender

Last post by 123-jn « 01 Jan 2015, 18:50
Replies: 5
by mbcamper » 21 Dec 2014, 11:35

My 1986 DG engined van isn't showing any temperature on the gauge. The needle never moves... a recent problem which I'm keen to sort for obvious...

5 Replies

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Last post by 123-jn
01 Jan 2015, 18:50
rev counter jx

Last post by rikg24 « 31 Dec 2014, 11:24

by rikg24 » 31 Dec 2014, 11:24

After 18 months and 4000 miles of ownership countless attempts of at getting my rev counter working its started working all on its own well chuffed...

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Last post by rikg24
31 Dec 2014, 11:24
faulty waeco combi cool

Last post by paperhouselad « 31 Dec 2014, 11:23

by paperhouselad » 31 Dec 2014, 11:23

Got a 3 way waeco combi cool which is faulty, warms up makes gurgling sound but dos'nt cool down, any ideas, cheers john.

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Last post by paperhouselad
31 Dec 2014, 11:23
Starts but wont stop!

Last post by kevtherev « 31 Dec 2014, 10:49
Replies: 6
by daisybell » 30 Dec 2014, 22:11

1986 T25 1.9 watercooled engine. We've put in a reconditioned engine. It starts well, but when we switch off and remove the key, the engine is still...

6 Replies

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Last post by kevtherev
31 Dec 2014, 10:49
Replacement Heater Blower Motor LHD/RHD differences?

Last post by morr « 31 Dec 2014, 09:36
Replies: 8
by morr » 29 Dec 2014, 18:04

Hi all,

I have just stripped the dash out to un-seize the heater blower motor in my '83 Caravelle, but its too far gone, despite copious amounts of...

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Last post by morr
31 Dec 2014, 09:36
blown dash LEDs

Last post by Cycleaddict « 30 Dec 2014, 21:56
Replies: 2
by Cycleaddict » 30 Dec 2014, 17:16

Hi folks-just wondering if anyone has any experience of these things? Fitted dash LEDs all round a few weeks back-all working well and a big...

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Last post by Cycleaddict
30 Dec 2014, 21:56
starting trouble

Last post by BOXY « 30 Dec 2014, 20:48
Replies: 1
by agnew1985 » 30 Dec 2014, 20:27

Hi there, I have an intermittent starting problem sometimes the starter turns but more often than not I get a few clicks from inside the van but...

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Last post by BOXY
30 Dec 2014, 20:48
Heater blower fuse location?? (Westy Atlantic)

Last post by nordberg « 30 Dec 2014, 05:57
Replies: 16
by nordberg » 06 Dec 2014, 09:55
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Can anybody tell me the location of the fuse for the heater blower on a Westy Atlantic? Mine has stopped working and i am not sure which one to check...
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Last post by nordberg
30 Dec 2014, 05:57
Solar power thread suggestion.

Last post by lloydy « 28 Dec 2014, 17:48
Replies: 4
by nordberg » 28 Dec 2014, 15:53

Hi there,
I have not yet committed myself to solar power but I know many have. There is a wealth of knowledge on here, and there has already been...

4 Replies

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Last post by lloydy
28 Dec 2014, 17:48
Alternator-Starter motor-battery wiring

Last post by CovKid « 28 Dec 2014, 15:43
Replies: 5
by csmacg » 27 Dec 2014, 19:31

Hi,

I have just put the (refurbished at home) engine back in the van. I am in the process of re-wiring and replacing the wires that need it. While...

5 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
28 Dec 2014, 15:43
Cheap dash cams

Last post by Jim San « 27 Dec 2014, 10:52
Replies: 25
by Ian and Lins » 25 Jul 2014, 15:59
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I'm seeing dashcams on t' bay o'fleas from about a tenner. Any thoughts on the quality? I'm more interested in the 'accident recording' scenario than...
25 Replies

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Last post by Jim San
27 Dec 2014, 10:52
Aftermarket Electrical windows. Advice

Last post by jamiegolf « 26 Dec 2014, 12:14
Replies: 5
by torchy » 13 Sep 2014, 20:41

Time has come to finally fit power windows....it's too far to stretch to the other side. Had anyone got any good recommendations on any aftermarket...

5 Replies

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Last post by jamiegolf
26 Dec 2014, 12:14
USB Charging

Last post by jamiegolf « 26 Dec 2014, 11:06
Replies: 15
by BertieWells » 21 Nov 2014, 15:58
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Has anyone installed a permenant usb charger? ie something like this:

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

If you have what product did...
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Last post by jamiegolf
26 Dec 2014, 11:06
Backfeed from Alternator after aef conversion

Last post by matt brighton « 24 Dec 2014, 08:23
Replies: 2
by matt brighton » 14 May 2014, 16:24

Hi

Thought I would share this fix to a long standing issue I have recently resolved. :D

After transplanting a Skoda 1.9 AEF into my 1.6 CS 2 yrs...

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Last post by matt brighton
24 Dec 2014, 08:23
new battery what amp

Last post by California Dreamin « 22 Dec 2014, 20:28
Replies: 8
by paperhouselad » 20 Dec 2014, 19:25

Need new battery, christmas pressie, what amps recommended, 2.0 Aircooled, looked on the wicki but can't find any reference, cheers and merry...

8 Replies

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Last post by California Dreamin
22 Dec 2014, 20:28
Hot Coil & Occasional Cutting Out - 1990 T3 2.1 Digifant

Last post by vwvanmanc « 22 Dec 2014, 09:10
Replies: 3
by vwvanmanc » 21 Dec 2014, 09:26

So, I know it's been covered but check this one, so Engine starts to warm and does long runs lovely, however on short runs Supermarket etc we get a...

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Last post by vwvanmanc
22 Dec 2014, 09:10
Dash clock lighting - something different.

Last post by CovKid « 20 Dec 2014, 17:44
Replies: 9
by CovKid » 18 Dec 2014, 19:41

Interesting. I have quite a bit of flexible RGB LED strip light left over when I fitted some in the van last week and have been messing about with it...

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Last post by CovKid
20 Dec 2014, 17:44
Spark plug confusion

Last post by California Dreamin « 18 Dec 2014, 22:51
Replies: 9
by porthyt » 17 Dec 2014, 19:45

Hi,

I have a 1981 2ltr Aircooled T25 petrol. I'm tying to change the spark plugs but there seems to be confusion at GSF as to which plugs I...

9 Replies

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Last post by California Dreamin
18 Dec 2014, 22:51
rear indicators stuck on when main lights turned on

Last post by marlinowner « 18 Dec 2014, 14:50
Replies: 8
by bobswais » 17 Dec 2014, 16:35

Hi there, if anyone has had similar, and knows simple fixes to try for a beginner level van mechanic...

Rear indicators stuck on when main lights...

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Last post by marlinowner
18 Dec 2014, 14:50
Alarm Clock-Thermometer-Voltage etc

Last post by ghost123uk « 18 Dec 2014, 08:59
Replies: 20
by a1winchester » 19 May 2014, 17:15
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I have just splashed out and bought one of these:

I usually disconnect my starter battery if I leave the van un-used for any time. So the dash...
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Last post by ghost123uk
18 Dec 2014, 08:59
Printed Circuit

Last post by Camper90 « 17 Dec 2014, 21:16
Replies: 19
by Camper90 » 01 Dec 2014, 21:02
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Hi,
Does any one know if the blue printed circuit on the instrument cluster is the same for petrol and diesel engines.
Thanks Dave
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Last post by Camper90
17 Dec 2014, 21:16
Leisure battery drain

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Dec 2014, 18:24
Replies: 17
by Sir Brixalot » 16 Dec 2014, 16:41
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Found my leisure battery discharged after only a couple of days. When I put the Testune multmeter on, it went to the max drain over -10amp, I...
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Last post by kevtherev
17 Dec 2014, 18:24

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