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intermitant wipers thanks to wiki

Last post by T3Aljezur « 16 Oct 2014, 16:08
Replies: 10
by ambibus » 04 Apr 2012, 19:59

Just gained intermitant wipers by following the advice in wiki, opened glove box checked if I had relay with '19' stamped on it in number 10 position...

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Last post by T3Aljezur
16 Oct 2014, 16:08
Driving lamps

Last post by CovKid « 16 Oct 2014, 05:38
Replies: 2
by mick910 » 15 Oct 2014, 11:34

Can anyone out there tell me how to wire up a pair of driving lamps to come on with full beam. Need some extra oomph, its a 1989 1700 diesel. Thanks...

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Last post by CovKid
16 Oct 2014, 05:38
no dashboard lights

Last post by v-lux « 15 Oct 2014, 22:33
Replies: 24
by monkeyboysee » 11 Sep 2014, 21:33
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strange one this, went out on an errand tonight, the light over the fuel gauge side not working. while i'm parked up, took off the binnacle, touched...
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Last post by v-lux
15 Oct 2014, 22:33
Fuel sender

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 14 Oct 2014, 14:17
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by KINGPRAWN » 14 Oct 2014, 12:21

Fuel gauge doesn't work ..(diesel syncro) I have found the plug to the sender unit and the brown wire has been cut and connected to a stud on the...

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Last post by KINGPRAWN
14 Oct 2014, 14:17
Horn goes off when I turn steering wheel...

Last post by v-lux « 13 Oct 2014, 22:32
Replies: 13
by frogmella85 » 18 Sep 2014, 11:51

Hello everyone and thanks for reading this...

I have mega paranoia about this problem (I've seen burnt out campers due to electrical faults)...

So,...

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Last post by v-lux
13 Oct 2014, 22:32
indicators

Last post by sean384 « 13 Oct 2014, 12:51
Replies: 4
by sean384 » 12 Oct 2014, 16:46

Having put my dash back in and tested that every thing works (or thinking i had) I've just realised when my ignition is on i have a permanent dash...

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Last post by sean384
13 Oct 2014, 12:51
Hook up - can i use a toastie maker?

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 11 Oct 2014, 16:54
Replies: 13
by Sir Brixalot » 05 Oct 2014, 21:56

I bought a cheapo toastie maker for the van but bottled using it in case I tripped the electrics. Has any one used one on hook up?

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
11 Oct 2014, 16:54
Wifi reversing cameras

Last post by Jim San « 09 Oct 2014, 21:41
Replies: 13
by dave friday » 08 Oct 2014, 15:33

Hi all,anyone fitted one of the above? Any good?
Ta.

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Last post by Jim San
09 Oct 2014, 21:41
Water Heater and Engine compartment fixing bolt

Last post by Rubywillow « 08 Oct 2014, 17:44

by Rubywillow » 08 Oct 2014, 17:44

Does anyone know where we can get parts. We need one fixing bolt to the engine compartment cover and also the vans has a optimus international water...

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Last post by Rubywillow
08 Oct 2014, 17:44
No side lights and fuses blows

Last post by Bluemagicmarker « 08 Oct 2014, 07:35
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by Bluemagicmarker » 13 Sep 2014, 13:56

Been trying to fix my near side rear and front side lights which have stopped working.

First fuse on left (16a) blows as soon as I fit it, I presume...

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Last post by Bluemagicmarker
08 Oct 2014, 07:35
Another temp gauge question!

Last post by marlinowner « 07 Oct 2014, 21:17
Replies: 3
by pete_vincent » 07 Oct 2014, 19:55

Hi all,

would any of you wish chaps mind telling me if there is any electrical components to check on the back of the instrument cluster in relation...

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Last post by marlinowner
07 Oct 2014, 21:17
Confusion over temp gauge.

Last post by ghost123uk « 07 Oct 2014, 07:20
Replies: 16
by BertieWells » 05 Oct 2014, 18:53
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Iv never been convinced my temp gauge works properly ... here's why:

On start up the red light flashes for a few seconds then goes out.
After...
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Last post by ghost123uk
07 Oct 2014, 07:20
Fog lamp positioning

Last post by shepster « 06 Oct 2014, 19:24
Replies: 4
by AndyFrenny » 06 Oct 2014, 12:01

Hi, I have a 1988 T25 Autosleeper. It has fog lamps under the front bumper but they keep catching on the road when I enter or exit anywhere with a...

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Last post by shepster
06 Oct 2014, 19:24
Temperature guage or Sensor not working

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 06 Oct 2014, 09:14
Replies: 7
by paul66beetle » 26 Sep 2014, 18:31

I know this is a really common problem but I have checked the dash and connections. Stripped dash and checked all connections.

Would appear that...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
06 Oct 2014, 09:14
Vdo oil temp/pressure gauges

Last post by marlinowner « 05 Oct 2014, 15:06
Replies: 8
by Funbus » 02 Oct 2014, 09:55

Hey dubbers,

I've got a 3 gauge vdo set in my van. They were in when I bought it. I think they're out of an old Audi.

The voltage gauge is wired in...

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Last post by marlinowner
05 Oct 2014, 15:06
Rear Indicator RHS and Starting

Last post by Jammyjuju « 04 Oct 2014, 17:41
Replies: 5
by Jammyjuju » 26 Sep 2014, 19:26

This may all be coincidence, I have a 1.6td Autosleeper. for sometime now on the zig unit when you press the battery level button both Green and Red...

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Last post by Jammyjuju
04 Oct 2014, 17:41
Electric Window/Regulator Motor Alternative

Last post by GoldSyncro « 03 Oct 2014, 13:50
Replies: 10
by GoldSyncro » 04 Apr 2014, 12:06

My drivers side electric window has stopped working again :( . Has anyone come across an alternative option to the 'rare as rocking horse s)!t'...

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Last post by GoldSyncro
03 Oct 2014, 13:50
T25 1.6TD Generator warning light on

Last post by tonytech « 02 Oct 2014, 07:39
Replies: 15
by simonruth » 12 Sep 2014, 11:01
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The generator/battery warning light came on this morning and now remains on. All belts present and tension seems ok. Fiddled with alternator...
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Last post by tonytech
02 Oct 2014, 07:39
HS2000 heater - where fuse?

Last post by timski « 01 Oct 2014, 23:56
Replies: 4
by petervw » 20 Sep 2014, 13:30

I have a newly installed Heatsource HS2000 heater (not by me). Its not working. I suspect its the fuse, but I can't see where the fuse is. The...

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Last post by timski
01 Oct 2014, 23:56
Installing headlight washer relay

Last post by syncroid « 01 Oct 2014, 20:14

by syncroid » 01 Oct 2014, 20:14

Looking for a little photgraphic (or diagram for dummies) help.
Can anyone show me how the headlight washer wiring is arranged under the dash?
I've...

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Last post by syncroid
01 Oct 2014, 20:14
Keep killing 12V USB chargers

Last post by CovKid « 01 Oct 2014, 09:48
Replies: 17
by colouredFunk » 12 Sep 2014, 19:13
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I'm on my 3rd or 4th USB Charger this year!! I'm sure there is something more too it than dodgy usb chargers. I haven't bought particularly cheep...
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Last post by CovKid
01 Oct 2014, 09:48
Horn and cigarette lighter

Last post by CovKid « 01 Oct 2014, 06:08
Replies: 3
by mangledharry » 30 Sep 2014, 15:07

Hi I have just got a westfalia club joker 1989 which I just love. I have been tinkering with some small issues which I have fixed but I have 2...

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Last post by CovKid
01 Oct 2014, 06:08
uprated brush pack for alternator?

Last post by ermie571 « 30 Sep 2014, 12:20
Replies: 12
by ermie571 » 30 Sep 2014, 07:05

Hi all,

some advice on brush packs and alternators please. I understand that when running, the engine should be delivering anything upto 14.2 v to...

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Last post by ermie571
30 Sep 2014, 12:20
Temperature gauge not working

Last post by paul66beetle « 30 Sep 2014, 09:00
Replies: 14
by lhd » 11 May 2012, 18:40

Ok Brothers temperature gauge not working, never has worked in over five years of owning the van. :roll:

I read up on some fixes last night and did...

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Last post by paul66beetle
30 Sep 2014, 09:00
Headlamps working strangely

Last post by JimmyT25 « 29 Sep 2014, 19:17
Replies: 8
by rustbucket » 23 Sep 2014, 13:14

Fixing my headlights on my T25 which have gone a bit squiffy.

I realise that this may be a very basic problem, I'm just not savvy electrically. I...

8 Replies

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Last post by JimmyT25
29 Sep 2014, 19:17
Petrol Rev counter tdi conversion ??

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 07 Oct 2014, 09:23
Replies: 8
by KINGPRAWN » 29 Sep 2014, 12:39

Did somebody recently post info on hot to get my taco working after TDI conversion ... Using RJES gadget ???
Can't find it anywhere ??

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Last post by KINGPRAWN
07 Oct 2014, 09:23
Dashboard PCB & dash lights, weird switch

Last post by AndysT25 « 28 Sep 2014, 09:29
Replies: 2
by AndysT25 » 26 Sep 2014, 20:55

Hi there, I'm new to the forum and this is my first post. Also new to VW ownership with a t25 I bought several weeks ago. It's a 1986 tin top that...

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Last post by AndysT25
28 Sep 2014, 09:29
head lights intermittent failure

Last post by robobobo « 27 Sep 2014, 12:02
Replies: 8
by robobobo » 02 Jul 2014, 18:41

Hi
I have been getting a total loss of headlights intermittently.

When this occurs the high beam telltale light always lights up in both side...

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Last post by robobobo
27 Sep 2014, 12:02
Only a live and neutral going to 240 light fitting?

Last post by 1664 « 27 Sep 2014, 09:04
Replies: 4
by timski » 26 Sep 2014, 11:12

Hi Guys,

When I was doing some work on my van I managed to break the light fitting that works off the hook-up. I discarded that and I've finally got...

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Last post by 1664
27 Sep 2014, 09:04
35amp fuse holder?

Last post by timski « 26 Sep 2014, 22:52
Replies: 19
by timski » 21 Sep 2014, 20:46
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Hi Guys,

I'm having to replace the wires that connect the mains charger (20amp) to the leisure battery. I'm using 50amp 6mm2 wire. I'm looking for...
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Last post by timski
26 Sep 2014, 22:52
leisure battery

Last post by VWKat « 26 Sep 2014, 14:22
Replies: 5
by VWKat » 03 Jul 2014, 18:51

Ello,
I have fit a leisure battery in my van, its under the back seat at the moment wired directly to the starter battery and when I stop, I...

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Last post by VWKat
26 Sep 2014, 14:22
Lightning strike - van battery dead?

Last post by clift_d « 25 Sep 2014, 22:21
Replies: 12
by clift_d » 19 Sep 2014, 13:44

We had a big thunderstorm here last night, including one big strike just after 3am which hit something right next to where we live, probably one of...

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Last post by clift_d
25 Sep 2014, 22:21
How do I get new keys cut if I haven't got the originals??

Last post by CovKid « 25 Sep 2014, 07:18
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 6
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
Replies: 20
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
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by willpom » 06 Jun 2014, 12:04
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Hi

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
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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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16 Sep 2014, 06:03

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