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no rear lights at all help pleassssee

Last post by itchyfeet « 26 Aug 2014, 19:45
Replies: 8
by cooper1380 » 20 Aug 2014, 17:02

Hi i wonder if some one could shed some light (literaly) on the rear lights on my t25 i have got indicators on o/s and fog light and thats it no side...

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Last post by itchyfeet
26 Aug 2014, 19:45
cant get bertie to start.

Last post by munkees.pekul « 26 Aug 2014, 18:25
Replies: 3
by munkees.pekul » 25 Aug 2014, 11:34

Hi guys, Ok so ill go to the beginning and im really sorry about the lack of proper terminology.
I was stuck in traffic on the m56 when i broke down...

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Last post by munkees.pekul
26 Aug 2014, 18:25
cigarette lighter assembly

Last post by lefty67 « 26 Aug 2014, 16:10
Replies: 11
by natlovesste » 06 Aug 2012, 20:14

hi just bought our first vw t25 an the cigarette lighter does not work, so had look behind dash an its not wired up not a wire in sight can anyone...

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Last post by lefty67
26 Aug 2014, 16:10
speakers

Last post by pieman1 « 25 Aug 2014, 14:30
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by pieman1 » 25 Aug 2014, 13:41

Hi will a set of 6 ½ ins speakers fit in the bottom of the doors of a t25 any recommendations of make / type plz.

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Last post by pieman1
25 Aug 2014, 14:30
cutting out

Last post by mighty millsy « 25 Aug 2014, 12:57

by mighty millsy » 25 Aug 2014, 12:57

Help and advice needed please.
Symptoms:
Glow plug light came on whilst driving. Lost power (cut out). Tried ignition - nothing there. Turned side...

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Last post by mighty millsy
25 Aug 2014, 12:57
No reading on temp gauge

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 25 Aug 2014, 09:10
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by craigy8 » 23 Aug 2014, 12:13

Afternoon

I have been looking in the Wiki site to try and resolve this but I am struggling from what has been mentioned.

My issue is if I take the...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
25 Aug 2014, 09:10
fan switch connections

Last post by gtavalanche « 23 Aug 2014, 23:07
Replies: 2
by gtavalanche » 23 Aug 2014, 18:46

Hi, I've just replaced my radiator and the boot that covers the fan switch connection has disintegrated, anyone know what order the wires go in the...

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Last post by gtavalanche
23 Aug 2014, 23:07
Wires touched, stereo went off...!?

Last post by tonydata « 23 Aug 2014, 17:45
Replies: 5
by tonydata » 23 Aug 2014, 17:17

Hello, I some how managed to touch the wires that are connected to light above door, courtesy light is it? Unplugged the light for new headlining...

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Last post by tonydata
23 Aug 2014, 17:45
Indicator upgrade

Last post by R0B « 23 Aug 2014, 07:41
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by The Bishop » 09 Aug 2014, 15:37

So I've done the headlight upgrade.

Is there a similar upgrade for the indicators

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Last post by R0B
23 Aug 2014, 07:41
alternator not working after welding work

Last post by getunder « 22 Aug 2014, 22:15
Replies: 19
by nesty » 19 Aug 2014, 16:56
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Hi

I have had my T25 welded for the MOT.

I collected the campervan anyway got 1/2 mile down the road and noticed the alternator light on. (TBH...
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Last post by getunder
22 Aug 2014, 22:15
fuse box list

Last post by monkeyboysee « 22 Aug 2014, 21:20
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by monkeyboysee » 22 Aug 2014, 09:07

hi all,

got an early fuse box with the torpedo fuses. van is a 1981 1600 CT.

i managed to knock some of the fuses out by overloading the glovebox,...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
22 Aug 2014, 21:20
the great storm of august 14

Last post by boxer « 22 Aug 2014, 12:55
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by boxer » 11 Aug 2014, 15:21

Yesterday I fought my way back north from southampton presiding over the breakdown of my wipers . First I lost double speed, then the single speed...

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Last post by boxer
22 Aug 2014, 12:55
temp gauge light stopped working after dash install

Last post by pete_vincent « 22 Aug 2014, 11:07
Replies: 2
by pete_vincent » 20 Aug 2014, 14:42

Hi all, I have searched but find so many options I thought I'd post my problem. My temp gauge light has stopped initial check at ignition point 1...

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Last post by pete_vincent
22 Aug 2014, 11:07
1985 t25 DG 1900 can not get a spark, please help

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Aug 2014, 08:45
Replies: 9
by bluelj73 » 08 Aug 2014, 19:13

Hi, in the last couple of weeks i have fitted a recon engine, engine seems fine. We double checked tappets, the dizzy is in correct, the rotor arm...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Aug 2014, 08:45
Brake light sensitivity

Last post by kit « 21 Aug 2014, 22:42
Replies: 8
by Big Bad Baz » 03 Aug 2014, 13:47

Is there any way of adjusting the brake light switch, so that the lights come on with a lighter press of the pedal?

I've recently fitted some new...

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Last post by kit
21 Aug 2014, 22:42
T25 faulty speedo and fuel gauge

Last post by Kieran84 « 21 Aug 2014, 21:06
Replies: 3
by Kieran84 » 19 Aug 2014, 21:21

Hello everyone I've just bought a t25 camper and the fuel gauge and the speedo isn't working but the mileometer is! Any ideas?

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Last post by Kieran84
21 Aug 2014, 21:06
What is the right terminology for this so I can order?

Last post by timski « 21 Aug 2014, 20:23
Replies: 4
by timski » 21 Aug 2014, 18:10

Hi Guys,

I need to order a new plug and socket for my 240 charger as shown in the pic below but I'm not sure if that is the right terminology. A...

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Last post by timski
21 Aug 2014, 20:23
Lost power on motorway. Ignition permanent live fault

Last post by bigherb « 21 Aug 2014, 13:46
Replies: 4
by thecyrusvirus » 21 Aug 2014, 11:31

Hi Everyone

I went off this morning and did some work at my MD's house. Then left and hit the motorway. All of a sudden I felt the van start slowing...

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Last post by bigherb
21 Aug 2014, 13:46
temperature gauge

Last post by colincolin64 « 20 Aug 2014, 19:09
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by colincolin64 » 18 Aug 2014, 18:46

Hi ther does any one no where I can get a new temperature gauge from for My t25 petrol engine 1.9 water cooled dg engine automatic . I want to...

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Last post by colincolin64
20 Aug 2014, 19:09
Van wont start.

Last post by ghost123uk « 20 Aug 2014, 11:30
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by mav1975 » 19 Aug 2014, 19:01

Hi guys..Need an vdub auto electrician in Bristol..Have replaced starter motor replaced bush.Changed ignition switch.The van sometimes starts then...

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Last post by ghost123uk
20 Aug 2014, 11:30
SOLVED New immobiliser. Issue with wiring..cannot fathom why

Last post by syncronized « 20 Aug 2014, 08:38
Replies: 9
by thecyrusvirus » 17 Aug 2014, 19:33

So, I have got the immobiliser wired up to the point where I can enable and disable it.

It has two built in relays to cut 2 circuits. These show no...

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Last post by syncronized
20 Aug 2014, 08:38
T25 Leisure battery problem !!!!!

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Aug 2014, 21:43
Replies: 21
by MarkCharlotte » 13 Aug 2014, 20:51
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New here, we have just bought a VW T25 trident autosleeper 1988, but the only problem is with the leisure battery. Our fridge and plug socket only...
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Last post by kevtherev
19 Aug 2014, 21:43
Electrical problem ?

Last post by dogbreath100 « 19 Aug 2014, 21:42
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by dogbreath100 » 19 Aug 2014, 20:01

I drove my 1984 t 25 home from work this evening with no problems whatsoever. Went out 2 hours later and it would,nt start. I had no dashboard lights...

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Last post by dogbreath100
19 Aug 2014, 21:42
6V Batteries

Last post by California Dreamin « 19 Aug 2014, 18:50
Replies: 13
by CJH » 18 Aug 2014, 09:45

Can somebody please advise on one specific aspect of using 6V batteries in pairs? We're about to fit two pairs of Trojan 6V batteries into a vehicle...

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Last post by California Dreamin
19 Aug 2014, 18:50
Van wont start.

Last post by itchyfeet « 19 Aug 2014, 18:46
Replies: 1
by mav1975 » 19 Aug 2014, 18:35

Hi guys..Need an vdub auto electrician in Bristol..Have replaced starter motor replaced bush.Changed ignition switch.The van sometimes starts then...

1 Replies

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Last post by itchyfeet
19 Aug 2014, 18:46
12v 2 pin connectors ... for built in battery charger

Last post by California Dreamin « 19 Aug 2014, 18:43
Replies: 4
by wbmkk » 07 Aug 2014, 19:18

I am getting my CTEK battery charger built into one of my cupboards by an auto electrician. He'll then provide leads to both batteries, each with a...

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Last post by California Dreamin
19 Aug 2014, 18:43
Cable Routing

Last post by Whizzler46 « 19 Aug 2014, 12:03

by Whizzler46 » 19 Aug 2014, 12:03

Is there a neat way to route cables from the battery in the front to the rear of the bus in a solid half bulk head bus.

2x Power,2x RCA and remote...

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Last post by Whizzler46
19 Aug 2014, 12:03
Ebber B2L

Last post by California Dreamin « 19 Aug 2014, 09:50
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by kevtherev » 17 Aug 2014, 13:53

struggles to fire up.
tried several times and it did fire but went off.
found a fault with power supply and fixed it.
I can smell petrol from the...

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Last post by California Dreamin
19 Aug 2014, 09:50
Making sense of 240v/12v charging and rigging the van up.

Last post by CJH « 18 Aug 2014, 17:16
Replies: 6
by poshbuggers » 18 Aug 2014, 14:00

I need a bit of advice.

My old ex-ambulance has cables for 3 batteries and a split charge relay (like a Westy) hooked up into the fusebox. I'm not...

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Last post by CJH
18 Aug 2014, 17:16
ignition coil?

Last post by steviewright « 18 Aug 2014, 09:30
Replies: 8
by steviewright » 15 Aug 2014, 11:47

Hi volks!
Any help would be appreciated much!
My 1986 1.9dg panelvan is having problems getting started the ignition lock has no function now just...

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Last post by steviewright
18 Aug 2014, 09:30
Sink not working

Last post by Ceirion « 18 Aug 2014, 05:55
Replies: 9
by Ceirion » 11 Aug 2014, 14:52

Hello

I am very new to the T25 world but I love my new van. I have an issue with my sink. I have the T25 super viking and the water to the sink is...

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Last post by Ceirion
18 Aug 2014, 05:55
Temperature gauge/red flashing light

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 17 Aug 2014, 09:53
Replies: 3
by piersoc » 15 Aug 2014, 12:26

Hello. My problem is that the red flashing light AND the temperature gauge both go haywire, together, at the same time, intermittently. The light...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
17 Aug 2014, 09:53
My speedo and mileometer dial had dropped in dash

Last post by browneyes1311 « 16 Aug 2014, 22:59
Replies: 2
by browneyes1311 » 16 Aug 2014, 16:58

Ok folks I have donea search but it was more about speedos not working.

After a 750 mile round trip I think the vibration has made Myrtles speedo...

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Last post by browneyes1311
16 Aug 2014, 22:59
Wiper relay...

Last post by B.A Eauty « 15 Aug 2014, 08:28

by B.A Eauty » 15 Aug 2014, 08:28

Hi all, I upgraded my wipers with the intermittent relay slotted it in and away i went, brilliant, but over time I developed intermittent petrol...

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Last post by B.A Eauty
15 Aug 2014, 08:28
Split Charge question....I have read the wiki first!

Last post by thecyrusvirus « 14 Aug 2014, 13:36
Replies: 6
by thecyrusvirus » 06 Aug 2014, 19:49

Our van has a wiring setup different to the wiki diagrams.

the wire on pin 30 of the relay is actually coming direct from the alternator rather than...

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Last post by thecyrusvirus
14 Aug 2014, 13:36
headlamp relay mod

Last post by California Dreamin « 14 Aug 2014, 06:52
Replies: 25
by baj25 » 11 Jul 2014, 22:13
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Just did the mod today. Fantastic, not scared of the dark now! Surprised how much difference it made. Bri
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Last post by California Dreamin
14 Aug 2014, 06:52
earth crowns

Last post by California Dreamin « 13 Aug 2014, 21:58
Replies: 6
by scottbott » 09 Aug 2014, 21:23

can they be bought?,cannot find them,I want one to place under the rear seat so I can run the earth lead from my batteries to the earth crown and...

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Last post by California Dreamin
13 Aug 2014, 21:58
14 pin dash connector - wire trace back

Last post by Midge « 13 Aug 2014, 21:46
Replies: 6
by Midge » 05 Aug 2014, 15:10

Hi Folks, would someone be able to help with this?

I've grounded the HP oil sender to Earth, to kill the buzzer-of-delight, but the damn thing keeps...

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Last post by Midge
13 Aug 2014, 21:46
Changing the lesuire battery is it flat?

Last post by California Dreamin « 13 Aug 2014, 21:45
Replies: 4
by m4tthew » 10 Aug 2014, 11:15

Hi All,

I have a 1983 Westfalia Joker and I am pretty sure the Lesuire battery has had it. Is there a simple way to tell? Do the lights on the...

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Last post by California Dreamin
13 Aug 2014, 21:45
t25 temperature switch

Last post by colincolin64 « 13 Aug 2014, 20:30
Replies: 4
by colincolin64 » 13 Aug 2014, 18:23

Hi ther can any one tell me a better way of connecting to the temperature sender switch in the engine mine just slides over the switch but seems...

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Last post by colincolin64
13 Aug 2014, 20:30
reverse lights on in 1st & 2nd gear

Last post by ajsimmo « 13 Aug 2014, 16:37
Replies: 4
by monty69 » 12 Aug 2014, 08:44

Hi just wondering if anyone knows how to cure the problem of my reverse lights being on when i'm in 1st & 2nd gear..

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Last post by ajsimmo
13 Aug 2014, 16:37
in France - battery help

Last post by cleagarr « 12 Aug 2014, 19:49
Replies: 10
by cleagarr » 27 Jul 2014, 08:16

Hi. Looks like the leisure has drained the life out if the starter... I bought a new starter that does not fit in the tray (long story, no other...

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Last post by cleagarr
12 Aug 2014, 19:49
Starting and charging problems - help needed

Last post by a1winchester « 12 Aug 2014, 13:09
Replies: 7
by Jk75 » 11 Aug 2014, 11:34

Since buying our 1.6 diesel T25 we have had problems starting her if left for more than a few days. As battery was 9 yrs old we replaced it but the...

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Last post by a1winchester
12 Aug 2014, 13:09
weird ignition set up?

Last post by ghost123uk « 12 Aug 2014, 07:15
Replies: 3
by steviewright » 11 Aug 2014, 21:54

Hey volks
Greatful for any suggestions why my 1986 1.9dg has been modified by previous owner? OK so the ignition seems to have been bypassed ? On the...

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Last post by ghost123uk
12 Aug 2014, 07:15
offside tail light fault - fuse keeps blowing

Last post by mr.mono7 « 11 Aug 2014, 21:29
Replies: 4
by mr.mono7 » 10 Aug 2014, 22:30

Hi,

Having trouble with my offside tail light. I noticed it wasn't working tonight due to blown fuse (1983 1.9 camper so fuse no 2-8A). I replaced...

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Last post by mr.mono7
11 Aug 2014, 21:29
Windscreen wipers won't park, lost slow speed

Last post by nesty « 11 Aug 2014, 18:16
Replies: 2
by nesty » 10 Aug 2014, 19:03

Hi

My windscreen wipers are now doing strange things.

When I push the stalk to low speed nothing happens, but they work fine on high speed. (I...

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Last post by nesty
11 Aug 2014, 18:16
Temperature gauge

Last post by ELVIS « 11 Aug 2014, 18:13
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by DevonMark » 11 Aug 2014, 11:15

Our temperature gauge has stopped working - think a connection must have been knocked when the exhaust was replaced. Radiator fan etc working fine,...

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Last post by ELVIS
11 Aug 2014, 18:13
Which coil for a CU engine with points?

Last post by dickie14 « 10 Aug 2014, 20:45
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by dickie14 » 10 Aug 2014, 16:13

Well, as the title really - my van has a points-equipped SVDA dizzy, so I believe the standard coil for an electronic ignition CU engine might not be...

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Last post by dickie14
10 Aug 2014, 20:45
Hook up

Last post by Liam4739 « 10 Aug 2014, 19:53
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by Liam4739 » 10 Aug 2014, 13:59

How do,
I've just bought a new external hook up plate for my Westy. It's to replace the one that came with the van, and was used for the European...

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Last post by Liam4739
10 Aug 2014, 19:53
reversing light fuses

Last post by SamsBus2012 « 10 Aug 2014, 12:15
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by bluedirtydigit » 09 Aug 2014, 15:40

Had all the reversing lights go out on the bus today, checked the fuse in the fuse box and it's ok is there an in line one somewhere I don't know...

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Last post by SamsBus2012
10 Aug 2014, 12:15

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