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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...

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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...

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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
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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...

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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...

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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...
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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...

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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...

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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...

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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
Relay chatter at 40mph

Last post by Lezp81 « 17 Dec 2014, 15:40
Replies: 12
by Lezp81 » 13 Dec 2014, 12:38

Hi all. Picked up my van today :D

I have noticed that when it hit 40mph ish I start to hear what sounds to be a relay chatter from the glove box (...

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Last post by Lezp81
17 Dec 2014, 15:40
Sharan horn into t25

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 15 Dec 2014, 17:54
Replies: 24
by Sir Brixalot » 06 Nov 2014, 21:03
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Has anyone done this - is it a straight swap?
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
15 Dec 2014, 17:54
Dim dip headlight wiring diagram

Last post by Zebedee « 14 Dec 2014, 11:58
Replies: 12
by Zebedee » 07 Dec 2014, 18:16

Has anyone got a wiring diagram showing the dip dip headlight wiring?

Haynes seems to omit it from their watercooled manual. :roll:

12 Replies

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Last post by Zebedee
14 Dec 2014, 11:58
Glow plug light stays on for a while when hot?

Last post by sternal « 14 Dec 2014, 11:23
Replies: 6
by sternal » 13 Dec 2014, 17:01

Having just had new glowplugs fitted the van starts a treat from cold.

When starting from cold light goes off after a few seconds starts straight...

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Last post by sternal
14 Dec 2014, 11:23
H1 bulb connection

Last post by danmetallic « 13 Dec 2014, 19:15
Replies: 2
by danmetallic » 13 Dec 2014, 18:26

So I have some new Hella 550 fog lights that take H1 bulbs. What connection do people use between the bulbs +ve base and the insulated live female...

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Last post by danmetallic
13 Dec 2014, 19:15
indicator bulbs

Last post by marlinowner « 13 Dec 2014, 15:52
Replies: 2
by mighty millsy » 13 Dec 2014, 11:21

hard frost last night went out to start van ,battery flat as a flute. before starting no lights on at all ,after trying to start noticed all...

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Last post by marlinowner
13 Dec 2014, 15:52
Voltage drops across the entire system

Last post by jeffdub « 12 Dec 2014, 21:53
Replies: 129
by ghost123uk » 21 Nov 2014, 11:52
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Not a problem here, after all, electricals is my best subject, but thought it worth posting for discussion.

Voltage at the alternator output with no...
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Last post by jeffdub
12 Dec 2014, 21:53
Sharing earths

Last post by ghost123uk « 11 Dec 2014, 12:03
Replies: 13
by Smosh » 02 Dec 2014, 20:13

If my CD player, which is on the leisure battery circuit, shares an earth with my cigarette lighter socket, on the starter battery circuit; could...

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Last post by ghost123uk
11 Dec 2014, 12:03
Leisure Battery

Last post by what2do « 10 Dec 2014, 21:30
Replies: 48
by BertieWells » 25 Nov 2014, 11:34
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What's your battery of choice?

Is the passenger seat where everyone mounts theres?

What are the maximum dimentions for here?

Rob
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Last post by what2do
10 Dec 2014, 21:30
New starter required for Westfalia California

Last post by wbmkk « 10 Dec 2014, 21:04
Replies: 2
by wbmkk » 09 Dec 2014, 20:36

I have a 1.6 TD 1989 California and need a new starter

Is it best just to buy a new one (and if so, from where) or should i consider getting the...

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Last post by wbmkk
10 Dec 2014, 21:04
Dash gone crazy

Last post by marlinowner « 10 Dec 2014, 19:05
Replies: 7
by BertieWells » 08 Dec 2014, 15:41

Ok guys here is one for you to scratch your heads about.

I had the clocks open to check to see if a voltage could be measured fromthe green wire...

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Last post by marlinowner
10 Dec 2014, 19:05
Heater blower woes

Last post by WLC « 09 Dec 2014, 14:28
Replies: 22
by 123-jn » 15 Nov 2014, 16:54
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Well here we go again yet another failure of something , I have checked the switch, but have the following issues.
Speed 1 doesnt work at all, speed...
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Last post by WLC
09 Dec 2014, 14:28
Green Wire from Coil

Last post by itchyfeet « 09 Dec 2014, 12:41
Replies: 7
by BertieWells » 08 Dec 2014, 10:09

Hi Guys,

The green wire running from the coil to the dash ...
For models with a tachometer i understand this is what the green wire is used for?
For...

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Last post by itchyfeet
09 Dec 2014, 12:41
Starting Issue

Last post by mrbodly « 07 Dec 2014, 23:22
Replies: 6
by mrbodly » 27 Oct 2013, 10:47

Hi all

I have an 82 2L Aircooled. When I turn the key I get a clicking sound at the rear of the van but no engine turning over.

If I keep trying...

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Last post by mrbodly
07 Dec 2014, 23:22
Battery Positions

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Dec 2014, 19:48
Replies: 9
by Chunksta » 07 Dec 2014, 09:09

Guys,

I'm about to buy another main battery. My existing one is still good and am going to fit it into my Mk1 Golf.

The current battery location in...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Dec 2014, 19:48
Mk5 golf stereo ...

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 07 Dec 2014, 19:37
Replies: 5
by KINGPRAWN » 04 Dec 2014, 11:11

just bought a mk5 golf ('08) and although the stereo is nice ... There is no aux for my iPod :( it's an RCD300 ... Anybody found a good way around...

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Last post by KINGPRAWN
07 Dec 2014, 19:37
Hazard lights's u/s on 1 side.

Last post by addamski1980 « 07 Dec 2014, 13:43
Replies: 10
by dubman1975 » 29 Jun 2012, 17:21

M.O.T FAILURE TODAY :( ..My indicators work either side,Put hazard lights on and they only work drivers side(left hooker)..Any idea's..relay??.Where...

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Last post by addamski1980
07 Dec 2014, 13:43
Fitted a remote on/off for my Propex heater

Last post by CovKid « 07 Dec 2014, 13:36
Replies: 24
by ghost123uk » 07 Oct 2014, 07:48
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I posted this in the What did you do to your van today thread but after a couple of pm's and a question on that thread I have put it here, in it's...
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Last post by CovKid
07 Dec 2014, 13:36
Addition Boost Gauge Pod

Last post by ZsZ « 06 Dec 2014, 19:07
Replies: 1
by big_j » 06 Dec 2014, 13:41

Ok, not sure if this is the right section but I am looking to identify this gauge pod.

The bus is originally from Germany, and these have been...

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Last post by ZsZ
06 Dec 2014, 19:07
cube fuses

Last post by 1664 « 03 Dec 2014, 22:22
Replies: 11
by scottbott » 28 Nov 2014, 23:01

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;, anyone used these, if so any good?I have never seen them before

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Last post by 1664
03 Dec 2014, 22:22
Replacing glow plugs, what cost?

Last post by koendd « 03 Dec 2014, 20:32
Replies: 5
by Reimotim » 15 Nov 2014, 13:47

Hey guys,

My jx won't start from cold. The AA guy reckoned 2 of the plugs were probably not working. I see the glow plugs are tucked conveniently...

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Last post by koendd
03 Dec 2014, 20:32
Temp Gauge

Last post by BertieWells « 02 Dec 2014, 21:35
Replies: 6
by Camper90 » 30 Nov 2014, 18:00

Hi. can anyone help please.
my temp gauge does not work but the red light flashes and goes off like it should do.

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Last post by BertieWells
02 Dec 2014, 21:35
relay's explained

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 02 Dec 2014, 21:10
Replies: 8
by scottbott » 23 Nov 2014, 13:41

quite interesting the photo's are nice and clear onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
02 Dec 2014, 21:10
Washer pump location?

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 01 Dec 2014, 20:48
Replies: 11
by The Bishop » 25 Nov 2014, 15:35

Could someone point me in the direction of the washer pump location on a 1.9 Petrol, Assume it must be up under the dash somewhere?

Many thanks,

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
01 Dec 2014, 20:48
Heated seats switch mod

Last post by CJH « 30 Nov 2014, 10:10
Replies: 24
by danmetallic » 06 Nov 2014, 14:10
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Anyone got a good link to thermometers, voltage or any other display that will fit where the heated seats switch goes.

Measures 40mm x 25mm

Been...
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Last post by CJH
30 Nov 2014, 10:10
Fuses!

Last post by California Dreamin « 29 Nov 2014, 22:05
Replies: 9
by Devon Pete » 24 Nov 2014, 21:47

I seem to spend many cold evenings tracking down a blown fuse for one thing or another, usually the westy camping kit. Is it usual for fuses to blow...

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Last post by California Dreamin
29 Nov 2014, 22:05

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