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LED warning lights for DASH voltage?	VWKat	21 Jun 2026, 19:02	Once this week	Electrical & Instrumentation

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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:

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Battery

Last post by Popa john « 26 Nov 2014, 17:56
Replies: 4
by Popa john » 25 Nov 2014, 19:47

Can anyone tell me how to get my battery out from engine dept on my diesel.

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Last post by Popa john
26 Nov 2014, 17:56
front/rear heater motors

Last post by hjulmand « 25 Nov 2014, 07:19

by hjulmand » 25 Nov 2014, 07:19

Hi,

are the front and rear heater motors identical? I can only find one type at Brickwerks, that replace two different items.

Cheers,

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Last post by hjulmand
25 Nov 2014, 07:19
Rev counter broken - anyone recognise this

Last post by itchyfeet « 24 Nov 2014, 21:32
Replies: 10
by Sir Brixalot » 24 Nov 2014, 16:48

The lipped edges fit perfectly each side of the hole cut in. Was this specially for t25 vans - does anyone know whether I can still buy this?

[img...

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Last post by itchyfeet
24 Nov 2014, 21:32
Tail lights won't turn off

Last post by marlinowner « 24 Nov 2014, 14:55
Replies: 3
by rockside » 24 Nov 2014, 13:02

Just come back from a long journey and for some reason the tail lights remain lit although ignition and all switches are off. Confused and puzzled....

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Last post by marlinowner
24 Nov 2014, 14:55
100/80w bulbs

Last post by WLC « 23 Nov 2014, 19:27
Replies: 10
by danmetallic » 17 Nov 2014, 10:48

So I've just completed the headlight relay mod which would now allow be to use 100/80w H4 bulbs. Are they legal though? Anyone else have them? ps I...

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Last post by WLC
23 Nov 2014, 19:27
fuel gauge needle disappeared?

Last post by ajsimmo « 23 Nov 2014, 10:39
Replies: 2
by mattt25 » 23 Nov 2014, 09:37

Hi everyone, driving home yesterday, I went round a tight corner and the fuel gauge has shot up past the full mark and stayed there.Turned off van...

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Last post by ajsimmo
23 Nov 2014, 10:39
Temp gauge always moves to the far right position

Last post by kevtherev « 23 Nov 2014, 08:24
Replies: 6
by sneakyalien » 18 Nov 2014, 09:39

Hi Everyone,
My first post here after buying a T25 Hightop.
The problem I have is the temp needle rises immediately to the far right position on...

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Last post by kevtherev
23 Nov 2014, 08:24
Satan's own switch - Fridge Igniter

Last post by killerme « 22 Nov 2014, 18:18
Replies: 36
by Midge » 01 Jul 2014, 07:27
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Hi Folks. Can anyone explain this thing which I find strange...

The neon sparker switch on the RM212F fridge - igniter box model, not piezzo......
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Last post by killerme
22 Nov 2014, 18:18
Headlight buzzer relay

Last post by danmetallic « 21 Nov 2014, 20:57
Replies: 7
by danmetallic » 20 Nov 2014, 07:29

So I have one of these to warn me if I've left me headlights on. But the slot on the fuse box is taken by my fog light relay.

Can anyone suggest a...

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Last post by danmetallic
21 Nov 2014, 20:57
LCD clock replacement display

Last post by printmonkey « 21 Nov 2014, 13:46
Replies: 13
by greasemonkey » 16 Nov 2014, 16:16

Hi all,

The LCD clock on my dash has blown (blank with black smears where the LCD has gone) and wondering if a replacement display is available or...

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Last post by printmonkey
21 Nov 2014, 13:46
6x9's in Doors

Last post by sternal « 20 Nov 2014, 16:13
Replies: 10
by Chunksta » 23 Oct 2014, 21:58

Guys,

Anyone added 6x9 speakers in front door of T25's please?

Did you need to do so?

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Last post by sternal
20 Nov 2014, 16:13
LHD Square Headlights (options)

Last post by California Dreamin « 19 Nov 2014, 22:49
Replies: 3
by gollfy » 19 Nov 2014, 20:32

Hi all,

Does anyone run LHD square headlights on their van?

Have you left them as is? Or have you modified them somehow.

Just purchased some and...

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Last post by California Dreamin
19 Nov 2014, 22:49
changing from square lights to round

Last post by Ralf85 « 17 Nov 2014, 21:49
Replies: 5
by scottbott » 15 Nov 2014, 23:54

I seem to remember somewhere an article about changing from the square to the round headlight and south african grille,any ideas,cannot find it in my...

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Last post by Ralf85
17 Nov 2014, 21:49
ignition problem

Last post by mitchell1551 « 17 Nov 2014, 19:41
Replies: 5
by mitchell1551 » 16 Nov 2014, 20:04

can anyone help after returning to my van today I put the key in the ignition and turned it but nothing happened the lights on the van worked ok but...

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Last post by mitchell1551
17 Nov 2014, 19:41
speedo stopped but milometer still working

Last post by NoelRM « 16 Nov 2014, 21:20
Replies: 6
by orion2peter » 25 Oct 2014, 12:21

Hi Everyone
The speedo has stopped working on my 1986 type 25 but strangly the milometer is still turning over the miles , I have recently had a new...

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Last post by NoelRM
16 Nov 2014, 21:20
Headlight faliure in the dark in the middle of nowhere....

Last post by mrnickmuss « 16 Nov 2014, 19:47
Replies: 11
by mrnickmuss » 13 Nov 2014, 17:54

I have a 1991 Doka when driving home this evening I went to put my headlights on full beam and I lost all front lights.... Not great in the middle of...

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Last post by mrnickmuss
16 Nov 2014, 19:47
Zig unit not charging leisure battery

Last post by CJH « 16 Nov 2014, 16:59
Replies: 4
by Big Bad Baz » 16 Nov 2014, 13:51

I have this charging unit:

Which, up until recently, has been as good as gold. However, it no longer appears to be charging the leisure battery....

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Last post by CJH
16 Nov 2014, 16:59
Where's my temperature gauge?

Last post by AdrianC « 16 Nov 2014, 13:38
Replies: 4
by CJH » 16 Nov 2014, 12:44

...and where should I mount my split charge relay tell-tale light?

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Last post by AdrianC
16 Nov 2014, 13:38
Near side pin switch connection ?

Last post by kevtherev « 16 Nov 2014, 09:12
Replies: 1
by Marcsnapon » 15 Nov 2014, 22:25

Hi, I would like to fit a interior light pin switch to the passenger door on my t25 panel van , having removed the blanking plug from the door pillar...

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Last post by kevtherev
16 Nov 2014, 09:12
Starter motor issues?

Last post by Reimotim « 15 Nov 2014, 13:41
Replies: 3
by Reimotim » 14 Nov 2014, 08:09

Hey guys!

Just an encouragement not to fork out mega bucks for a new or reconditioned unit unnecessarily.

My starter died: was looking at £180 for...

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Last post by Reimotim
15 Nov 2014, 13:41
temp gauge

Last post by Trunkster « 14 Nov 2014, 15:02
Replies: 2
by Trunkster » 03 Nov 2014, 07:13

I have had quite a few overheating problems over the last couple of years and wrecked a couple of engine's. A very long story so I won't go there. I...

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Last post by Trunkster
14 Nov 2014, 15:02
Making A Steering Wheel Remote

Last post by tforturton « 14 Nov 2014, 12:52
Replies: 7
by MidLifeCrisis » 13 Nov 2014, 16:01

This one is firmly in the category of 'just because I can' !!

I just installed a new car stereo headunit which has an input for a 'wired remote'...

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Last post by tforturton
14 Nov 2014, 12:52
Strange going ons with my dash lights

Last post by ZsZ « 12 Nov 2014, 17:08
Replies: 17
by danmetallic » 09 Nov 2014, 17:44
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Help needed! I spent the other day re-crimping all the earths on the earth crowns under the dash. The only thing I did differently was unpair some of...
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Last post by ZsZ
12 Nov 2014, 17:08
wipers and blower only work when full beam is held on

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 12 Nov 2014, 16:21
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by Sir Brixalot » 10 Nov 2014, 15:30

I thought it would be a fuse but they look OK also the lights on buzzer is continous even when driving - any ideas?

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
12 Nov 2014, 16:21
Cobra Alarm

Last post by hughzt « 11 Nov 2014, 17:21
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by bigblue » 03 Nov 2014, 09:46

Hi, got a Cobra alarm fitted to my van. 89 Holdsworth DG1.9. Can anyone tell me where it connects to the ignition system as it's developed a fault...

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11 Nov 2014, 17:21

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