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How do I get new keys cut if I haven't got the originals??

Last post by CovKid « 25 Sep 2014, 07:18
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by pat_6_4 » 24 Sep 2014, 12:23

Managed to lose my keys in a house move and would like to know how do I get new ones cut??

What's the process involved with getting the numbers off...

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Last post by CovKid
25 Sep 2014, 07:18
110v 240v t25 problem

Last post by bennox7984 « 24 Sep 2014, 10:25
Replies: 5
by bennox7984 » 22 Sep 2014, 12:28

Hi need help with a t25
its a westfalia t25 diesel. It still has the original 110v power. I want to make it so I can use its at uk site's. 240v
what...

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Last post by bennox7984
24 Sep 2014, 10:25
Heater, temp guage and starter warming lights

Last post by Tommy000 « 23 Sep 2014, 21:06

by Tommy000 » 23 Sep 2014, 21:06

hi, a few issues that have come to light. i have an 82 water cooled, 1.9 TD T25 Today, my heater was working until i stopped for about 10 minutes....

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Last post by Tommy000
23 Sep 2014, 21:06
New loom

Last post by syncroandy « 23 Sep 2014, 07:08
Replies: 2
by tattoojohnny » 23 Sep 2014, 01:43

Morning all. I've had an auto electrician out to my bus as have had a few electrical issues. He managed to sort out some of the problems but said I...

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Last post by syncroandy
23 Sep 2014, 07:08
Looking for Auto Electrician in Herts

Last post by vaguelyfamiliar « 22 Sep 2014, 20:36

by vaguelyfamiliar » 22 Sep 2014, 20:36

We've decided to do a European trip over the summer next year and I want to make some fixes and improvements to my van before we go, on my hit list...

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Last post by vaguelyfamiliar
22 Sep 2014, 20:36
Fridge expert please :(

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 22 Sep 2014, 15:01
Replies: 4
by KINGPRAWN » 22 Sep 2014, 08:44

on investigation it now seems like .. (And please don't ask how but it's happened ) I've put 24v into my 12 fridge !!! What could this have killed...

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Last post by KINGPRAWN
22 Sep 2014, 15:01
Clicking relay

Last post by helen « 22 Sep 2014, 14:21
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by helen » 21 Sep 2014, 20:18

Driving home from camping today heard a clicking sound from glove box. Turned out it was a relay. Took it out and checked which it was - supposed to...

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Last post by helen
22 Sep 2014, 14:21
110v 240v t25 problem

Last post by bennox7984 « 22 Sep 2014, 12:28

by bennox7984 » 22 Sep 2014, 12:28

Hi need help with a t25
its a westfalia t25 diesel. It still has the original 110v power. I want to make it so I can use its at uk site's. 240v
what...

0 Replies

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Last post by bennox7984
22 Sep 2014, 12:28
Rear foglight bulbs won't fit in the hole!

Last post by GingerJesus « 21 Sep 2014, 21:12
Replies: 2
by GingerJesus » 20 Sep 2014, 15:28

Hi.

This is my first post on here because I'm am really stuck. I need to replace the bulb for my rear foglight and every where I have looked...

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Last post by GingerJesus
21 Sep 2014, 21:12
Fridge igniter

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 21 Sep 2014, 16:00

by KINGPRAWN » 21 Sep 2014, 16:00

my westy fridge (factory '87) grey unit with one knob ( temp) and three buttons (RM184) has stopped trying . Has always clicked away like a gooden.....

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Last post by KINGPRAWN
21 Sep 2014, 16:00
Replace Alternator Regulator question

Last post by CovKid « 20 Sep 2014, 14:59
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by centro » 13 Sep 2014, 08:08
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Do I need to disconnect the battery when Replacing Alternator Regulator?
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Last post by CovKid
20 Sep 2014, 14:59
battery light on but very dim

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Sep 2014, 13:43
Replies: 6
by Gary.pb » 17 Sep 2014, 19:17

I have just driven my new van ( a 2.0 air cooled) in the dark for the first time and noticed that the battery light was on. It was very dim but it...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Sep 2014, 13:43
Westy Kitchen Unit wires to battery

Last post by SouthEastWesty « 18 Sep 2014, 19:09

by SouthEastWesty » 18 Sep 2014, 19:09

I have looked around at the wiki and threads here and on Brickyards I promise, but just confusing myself and they're are so many.
After a very small...

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Last post by SouthEastWesty
18 Sep 2014, 19:09
Reverse lights always on

Last post by CovKid « 17 Sep 2014, 17:33
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by jacobjoe » 13 Sep 2014, 15:05

Hi all!

Just been trying to get my reverse lights working, the connectors had become unplugged from the switch so I plugged them back in... Not sure...

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Last post by CovKid
17 Sep 2014, 17:33
Battery light on dash

Last post by AdrianC « 17 Sep 2014, 14:51
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by david9121 » 16 Sep 2014, 16:26

Fault was originally batt light on all the time, the faulty alternator was repaired, no problem!! However,noticed fault before connecting blue wire....

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Last post by AdrianC
17 Sep 2014, 14:51
Buzzer of Doom - Good course of action

Last post by willpom « 17 Sep 2014, 09:38
Replies: 16
by willpom » 06 Jun 2014, 12:04
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Been reading other posts and wiki on the Buzzer of Doom. Just would like someone in the know to say I'm on the right course so I'm not wasting my...
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Last post by willpom
17 Sep 2014, 09:38
Fuel Guage Senders

Last post by JamesKT25 « 16 Sep 2014, 07:41
Replies: 2
by JamesKT25 » 15 Sep 2014, 10:03

So i finally got my guage working after following some really good advice and info on here and the wiki.

However some of the contact ribbons on the...

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Last post by JamesKT25
16 Sep 2014, 07:41
fitting a 6/8 way fuse box

Last post by dumbo « 16 Sep 2014, 06:03
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by dumbo » 15 Sep 2014, 17:22

hi all would like to clear/make neat the wire under seats.. so need some help.. diagrams if poss so here we go from battery run some wire size???
to...

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Last post by dumbo
16 Sep 2014, 06:03
1984 1.6D Starter Motor Rebuild

Last post by boatbuilder « 15 Sep 2014, 22:54

by boatbuilder » 15 Sep 2014, 22:54

I just took my starter motor apart tonight as it was refusing to start, not even a click.
Tried the usual suspects - gearbox ground strap and...

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Last post by boatbuilder
15 Sep 2014, 22:54
Dashboard!!

Last post by fastygaz « 14 Sep 2014, 19:17
Replies: 2
by fastygaz » 13 Sep 2014, 05:47

Hi all,
Just driven home from a nightshift and had no dash lights, no temp gauge, no fuel gauge, no rev counter, no indicator lights...in fact, just...

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Last post by fastygaz
14 Sep 2014, 19:17
intermitant wiper relay layout.

Last post by Marmalade67 « 14 Sep 2014, 18:23
Replies: 4
by Marmalade67 » 14 Sep 2014, 15:53

Hi all, got an 84 model and need to hard wire the intermtant wiper relay. However the one I got from Ireland not a vw/audi part and the pins are not...

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Last post by Marmalade67
14 Sep 2014, 18:23
voltage on coil?

Last post by rallye69 « 14 Sep 2014, 15:06
Replies: 5
by rallye69 » 12 Sep 2014, 18:22

Hi, van had new coil & 2nd hand distributor, cap & rotor arm before we went to france , all good.
been back 3 weeks now van wont start, fuel ok , no...

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Last post by rallye69
14 Sep 2014, 15:06
Dashboard - am I missing something?

Last post by CovKid « 12 Sep 2014, 21:05
Replies: 9
by volks_womble » 03 Sep 2014, 11:13

Took the van for a drive the other night, for the first time since we bought it...

The speedo seems to work (although I don't believe the odometer...

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Last post by CovKid
12 Sep 2014, 21:05
interior light

Last post by 1664 « 12 Sep 2014, 11:02
Replies: 5
by scottbott » 08 Sep 2014, 19:23

I bought some warm white L.E.D's for the interior lights from campervanculture at Busfest and fitted one over the drivers door,massive improvement...

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Last post by 1664
12 Sep 2014, 11:02
Speedometer

Last post by marlinowner « 11 Sep 2014, 22:17
Replies: 2
by cocker » 11 Sep 2014, 21:29

Can anyone tell me where I can get a speedometer. I've searched the internet and breakers and can't find one. The problem with mine is not the speedo...

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Last post by marlinowner
11 Sep 2014, 22:17
headlight indicator

Last post by monkeyboysee « 11 Sep 2014, 15:06
Replies: 5
by monkeyboysee » 09 Sep 2014, 13:00

hi all,

i keep leaving my lights on, its going to catch me out sooner or later!

i've got a light to go in the binnacle, can anyone advise which...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
11 Sep 2014, 15:06
Hot start- not turning. Relay install?

Last post by yetihair « 11 Sep 2014, 13:51
Replies: 2
by yetihair » 16 Aug 2014, 21:03

Hello all,
Our van has a bit of a hot start issue. If we've been driving for a long time like say Reading to Holyhead last night if we stop the van...

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Last post by yetihair
11 Sep 2014, 13:51
Fog lamp - spot lamp: which side??

Last post by dekhelia « 11 Sep 2014, 12:04
Replies: 4
by dekhelia » 10 Sep 2014, 10:14

Just bought a pair of Lucas lamps, one fog and one spot. Is there a convention (or even a logical reason) for which type of lamp goes at which side...

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Last post by dekhelia
11 Sep 2014, 12:04
Buzzer sounding! Only when hot air blower on!

Last post by LeeME3 « 11 Sep 2014, 10:05
Replies: 9
by danh1982 » 09 Sep 2014, 16:23

Help! I'm brand spanking new to t25 ownership (and this club!) having bought a LHD 1990 1.6TD California at the weekend!
Covered 400km ish since...

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Last post by LeeME3
11 Sep 2014, 10:05
single rectangular headlights???

Last post by silverbullet « 11 Sep 2014, 07:09
Replies: 19
by wolfsbitz » 16 Oct 2010, 09:27
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Hi all i saw these headlights, i think they look great, but has anyone got any ideas what they are off??
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Last post by silverbullet
11 Sep 2014, 07:09
Electrolux 122B Fridge

Last post by CJH « 10 Sep 2014, 18:53
Replies: 5
by garrytheskate » 10 Sep 2014, 14:22

In the area of the Igniter button /Control knob there is melting of the plastic. As this is at the front and the flame is at the back of the fridge I...

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Last post by CJH
10 Sep 2014, 18:53
uninsulated terminals

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 10 Sep 2014, 04:40
Replies: 2
by scottbott » 09 Sep 2014, 21:18

I bought a ratchet type terminal pliers a while back which has three sizes of terminal,the common three sizes,the ''anvils'' are removable,I cannot...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
10 Sep 2014, 04:40
Which battery charger?

Last post by California Dreamin « 09 Sep 2014, 15:12
Replies: 26
by Cheeky V » 08 Aug 2014, 22:01
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Any opinions on intelligent battery chargers? I want one to build into the van so when on hook up it can be turned on to charge two 100ah leisure...
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Last post by California Dreamin
09 Sep 2014, 15:12
Split Charger to fusebox wire

Last post by poshbuggers « 09 Sep 2014, 08:22
Replies: 3
by poshbuggers » 05 Sep 2014, 09:22

In refurbishing my power wiring I have found I have a split charger fitted but one of the wires is not connected. It goes from the relay to the...

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Last post by poshbuggers
09 Sep 2014, 08:22
mains fridge and 12v tap water pump

Last post by CovKid « 08 Sep 2014, 18:54
Replies: 1
by mattyboy » 08 Sep 2014, 17:50

Hi,

Last weekend went camping in st davids, pembs and found out that both my 12v tap and my rm212 fridge on 240 mains both were not working. The...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Sep 2014, 18:54
Rev counter dead plus battery light on

Last post by slowbus « 08 Sep 2014, 09:59
Replies: 10
by slowbus » 05 Sep 2014, 14:20

1990 1.6TD JX engine
Hi guys.
sitting in a site in Italy and looking for help. Today during a 200km drive my Rev counter stopped working and my...

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Last post by slowbus
08 Sep 2014, 09:59
Relays missing?

Last post by Wingit100 « 08 Sep 2014, 09:31
Replies: 6
by Wingit100 » 07 Sep 2014, 20:38

Hello all. Could I ask some advice regarding relays on my 2.0 Aircooled 82 van. Following a rebuild I am having trouble with some electrics. The...

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Last post by Wingit100
08 Sep 2014, 09:31
Binnacle lights pack up - sorted!

Last post by treacle « 07 Sep 2014, 23:28
Replies: 10
by Ralf85 » 24 Mar 2014, 20:59

The lights for the speedo, fuel gauge, temperature gauge etc have suddenly failed. This happened first the other day but they came back on again...

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Last post by treacle
07 Sep 2014, 23:28
Funny smell / battery juice over the engine ! Battery advice

Last post by sternal « 07 Sep 2014, 20:16
Replies: 32
by sternal » 27 Aug 2014, 21:11
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Next quandary !

Arrived in Matlock this afternoon set tent up etc.

I could smell a funny smell coming from the rear of the van so I opened up the...
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Last post by sternal
07 Sep 2014, 20:16
Dodgy earth

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 07 Sep 2014, 17:51
Replies: 4
by MidLifeCrisis » 07 Sep 2014, 10:11

Have you checked connections at the starter (both the big thick wire and the 'trigger' wire)?
They are often corroded as they get a good blasting of...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
07 Sep 2014, 17:51
How do my Electrics work?

Last post by 1664 « 07 Sep 2014, 08:56
Replies: 8
by brookseysblues » 04 Sep 2014, 21:28

Hi,
I am brand new here and very green with campers. I have recently purchased a 1987 T25 1.9 Diesel Hi top and have already twice woken up on...

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Last post by 1664
07 Sep 2014, 08:56
vw t25 rev counter install

Last post by itchyfeet « 05 Sep 2014, 19:49
Replies: 7
by colincolin64 » 31 Aug 2014, 08:07

Hi ther all can any one tell me how to install a rev counter .never done one . Need to no where the wires go :ok thanks colin

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Last post by itchyfeet
05 Sep 2014, 19:49
Overheat flashing light......

Last post by Chiefy « 04 Sep 2014, 21:37
Replies: 3
by Chiefy » 04 Sep 2014, 07:46

On my 1Y converted (was a 1.9 petrol) panel, the flashing light was on constantly yesterday :?
Me and my fitter pal checked the coolant sensor, the...

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Last post by Chiefy
04 Sep 2014, 21:37
Broken down...Hall sender unit any ideas in Newcastle

Last post by rallye69 « 04 Sep 2014, 20:08
Replies: 4
by Vdub89 » 30 Aug 2014, 09:40

Hi Guys,

Broke down a few miles away from home last night and after a two and half hour wait...RAC turned up and traced fault to Hall sender in...

4 Replies

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Last post by rallye69
04 Sep 2014, 20:08
Cruise Control

Last post by R0B « 04 Sep 2014, 19:04
Replies: 3
by juanbrein » 02 Jul 2014, 15:28

Has anybody tried to install one of these?

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If so how difficult would be? I'm not an expert but I can...

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Last post by R0B
04 Sep 2014, 19:04
1984 t25 hook up problem

Last post by Kieran84 « 04 Sep 2014, 11:47
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by Kieran84 » 22 Aug 2014, 21:18

Hello everyone I'm a bit stuck and need some help. Just hooked up my t25 and nothing seems to work. The mains on light comes on but the plug sockets...

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Last post by Kieran84
04 Sep 2014, 11:47
Headlight upgrades - what's your experience?

Last post by CovKid « 04 Sep 2014, 07:34
Replies: 3
by Rust&Rot » 02 Sep 2014, 21:13

Hello

I'm looking to replace my square headlights with some round ones but want to put something good and bright in.
Has anyone experience of...

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Last post by CovKid
04 Sep 2014, 07:34
Electrics tlc required!

Last post by billybigspud « 04 Sep 2014, 07:14
Replies: 7
by charvellious » 31 Aug 2014, 21:03

Hi

I'm ashamed to play the dumb female card, but does anyone know who I could contact to give my camper electrics a good check over, in the...

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Last post by billybigspud
04 Sep 2014, 07:14
new heater /fan blower motor needed ??

Last post by CovKid « 04 Sep 2014, 06:16
Replies: 8
by leethetree38 » 02 Sep 2014, 20:20

Hi guys ,
Just come back from a trip to newquay in my van,blower worked
fine on way down but just stopped suddenly.checked 20amp
fuse and replaced...

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Last post by CovKid
04 Sep 2014, 06:16
Split Charger for leisure battery

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 03 Sep 2014, 17:43
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by TONYT25T25 » 15 Jul 2014, 16:36
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Hi, Am about to install a leisure battery on my 84 VWT25. Having read previous forums and some usefull info on Wiki, I still have a few queries if...
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03 Sep 2014, 17:43

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