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Leisure battery help for a newbie please

Last post by maxstu « 04 Jul 2020, 07:43
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by kevinpke » 28 Jun 2020, 21:03

We are proud new owners of a 1987 T25 Caravelle, with a shocking lack of practical knowledge or ability. Our leisure battery seems to have stopped...

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Last post by maxstu
04 Jul 2020, 07:43
Battery Dead?? No lights no nothing

Last post by Mocki « 02 Jul 2020, 09:09
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by crazyhorse » 17 May 2020, 18:10
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Hi all, hope everyone is keeping ok??

Ill try and keep this short in the hope that I can get an answer.

Some backstory as I know everyone likes a...
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Last post by Mocki
02 Jul 2020, 09:09
Horn contact

Last post by Mocki « 01 Jul 2020, 18:16
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by Funkychops » 01 Jul 2020, 17:17

Hi all

First post here! Looking forward to getting out in our 1983 air cooled T25.

I've got an issue with my horn. It's not the brass ring that...

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Last post by Mocki
01 Jul 2020, 18:16
Inner square headlights not working

Last post by davidoft1 « 01 Jul 2020, 11:16
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by Galph » 30 Jun 2020, 19:17

Hi all,

I have a 1986, 1.9 DG Autosleeper.

I have just installed the campervan culture headlight loom upgrade kit as per the youtube video below...

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Last post by davidoft1
01 Jul 2020, 11:16
Split Charging Problem > Fuse blown

Last post by aknapper « 29 Jun 2020, 11:05
Replies: 7
by aknapper » 17 Jun 2020, 09:12

So last May we got to the campsite only to find that the 075 battery we use as a leisure battery was flat and no charge was going to it :twisted: ....

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Last post by aknapper
29 Jun 2020, 11:05
Replacing the dashboard plastic PCB

Last post by AngeloEvs « 28 Jun 2020, 21:59
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by MidLifeCrisis » 13 Dec 2013, 13:55
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I just replaced the plastic PCB on my dashboard broadly following Covkid's instuctions in the Wiki;

I thought the PCB layout that I used might be...
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Last post by AngeloEvs
28 Jun 2020, 21:59
huge missfire after about a mile every trip

Last post by Cobra88 « 28 Jun 2020, 12:17

by Cobra88 » 28 Jun 2020, 12:17

Hi All

Been having a bad missfire for a couple of days getting slowly worse every trip.

only just got home today and had to bail on a trip out....

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Last post by Cobra88
28 Jun 2020, 12:17
Low ignition voltage

Last post by Santa79 « 28 Jun 2020, 10:35

by Santa79 » 28 Jun 2020, 10:35

I've just come to write in my new stereo to the van. I thought I'd look into why the previous owner had wired it in permanently to the starter...

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Last post by Santa79
28 Jun 2020, 10:35
Wiring for ignition switch on fridge. Pictures please

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 27 Jun 2020, 13:45
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by Madcatfergus » 18 Jun 2020, 17:13

Hello,
I have stupidly replaced the ignition switch on our Rm 212 without taking a picture of the wiring first. Can anyone take a picture of the...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
27 Jun 2020, 13:45
RM212 Fridge - Electric Ignition not working

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 27 Jun 2020, 11:12
Replies: 8
by kimmypw » 23 Jun 2020, 11:55

Hello, i have started experiencing issues with my RM212 3 way fridge.

The fridge is working fine on the mains, however the electric igniter switch...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
27 Jun 2020, 11:12
Where does the output wire go from the alternator?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 25 Jun 2020, 19:12
Replies: 21
by Shotage » 15 Oct 2014, 17:41
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Hi.

My Dad has just replaced brushes and electrode on my alternator as it had stopped charging. The alternator is definitely working now, but it's...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
25 Jun 2020, 19:12
water pump for sink

Last post by tatoes « 25 Jun 2020, 15:49

by tatoes » 25 Jun 2020, 15:49

hi just wired up my water pumpto sink in my t25 auto sleeper pump running ok but no water making lots hissing noise turned of at switch turned...

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Last post by tatoes
25 Jun 2020, 15:49
coolant and petrol gauges reading low

Last post by Ray « 22 Jun 2020, 15:20
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by Ray » 14 Jun 2020, 20:05

Coolant problems again, temp and fuel gauges reading low ? voltage regulator. Thought I had fixed it by cleaning up connection to the coolant sensor...

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Last post by Ray
22 Jun 2020, 15:20
Water water everywhere...

Last post by Mocki « 21 Jun 2020, 12:20
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by Porkandbeef74 » 21 Jun 2020, 09:53

Morning,
first post and new to the world of T25s. Looking for advice if possible...
Driving round M25 yesterday (not for fun) and had lots of people...

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Last post by Mocki
21 Jun 2020, 12:20
Pierburg carb part. 025906333

Last post by maxstu « 21 Jun 2020, 09:03
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by maxstu » 17 May 2020, 18:05

This item comes off a Pierburg carb. It's some sort of a heater.
What does it actually do, and how do l test it off vehicle?
Regards
Stuart

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Last post by maxstu
21 Jun 2020, 09:03
1.9 DF: bypass air cut-off solenoid power supply

Last post by DevonAid « 17 Jun 2020, 20:18
Replies: 2
by DevonAid » 15 Jun 2020, 20:43

Attention 1.9 DF owners or wiring diagram experts: Assistance appreciated!

The power supply to the bypass air cut-off solenoid valve on our 1.9 DF...

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Last post by DevonAid
17 Jun 2020, 20:18
Any idea?

Last post by Mocki « 17 Jun 2020, 19:16
Replies: 7
by R0B » 17 Jun 2020, 16:06

Just found 2 of these after having a sort out but can't remember buying them. My guess is they are voltage regulators or speed regulators. But I am...

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Last post by Mocki
17 Jun 2020, 19:16
Solar joy

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 17 Jun 2020, 14:43
Replies: 13
by triumph » 11 Mar 2020, 20:42

Hi folks,

I hope you can help.
Have spent a while reading through posts on solar panels, many of the more detailed ones are quite old now, so I...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
17 Jun 2020, 14:43
Sticky stuff

Last post by T25boy71 « 17 Jun 2020, 10:36
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by T25boy71 » 16 Jun 2020, 18:53

Hi all
I’m in need of some advise on the best glue/epoxy to fix the clock/speedo.
The back of the Analogue clock has some tabs missing and cracks...

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Last post by T25boy71
17 Jun 2020, 10:36
''E3 Diamond Fire'' spark plugs better fuel economy?

Last post by luter82 « 14 Jun 2020, 23:57
Replies: 3
by luter82 » 02 Jun 2020, 13:51

Hi guys,
I have watched a video on youtube of a guy testing different sparkplugs brands with his lawnmower engine.
It came out that E3 spark Diamond...

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Last post by luter82
14 Jun 2020, 23:57
Electrical issues.

Last post by Satch « 14 Jun 2020, 17:39
Replies: 4
by Satch » 14 Jun 2020, 13:19

Hi,

I have a question regarding my 1986 Petrol 1.9 DG Watercooled van.

It hasn't moved much in the last year and since re charging a flat battery...

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Last post by Satch
14 Jun 2020, 17:39
Cooling fan

Last post by Mocki « 14 Jun 2020, 16:58
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by Michael4 » 14 Jun 2020, 15:45

I assume my van has a two speed fan. In the 2-3 years we have had the van I have never heard it run...but then I avoid queues like the plague....

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Last post by Mocki
14 Jun 2020, 16:58
Temp gauge what's this?

Last post by Michael4 « 14 Jun 2020, 15:33
Replies: 18
by Michael4 » 31 May 2020, 13:21
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Here's a pic of the back of my temp gauge. What is the green thing and what is its purpose? Looks like someone has been in there before...

By...
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Last post by Michael4
14 Jun 2020, 15:33
leisure battery

Last post by Santa79 « 14 Jun 2020, 07:18
Replies: 23
by adam64 » 15 Jan 2015, 09:49
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does anyone know if theres a leisure battery on the market that will fit under the passanger seat on mt 82 camper iv been told by local battery place...
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Last post by Santa79
14 Jun 2020, 07:18
Rear wiper motor replacement from T4

Last post by syncro garry « 13 Jun 2020, 16:50

by syncro garry » 13 Jun 2020, 16:50

I have a burned out rear wiper motor + worm gear & am looking for a replacement.
The VW part No is 251 955 713A.
Whilst looking for one I came across...

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Last post by syncro garry
13 Jun 2020, 16:50
Fuel pump cavitation caused by petrol heater t-piece feed?

Last post by slowcoach « 12 Jun 2020, 22:53
Replies: 6
by mshaw1980 » 11 Jun 2020, 20:40

Oldiebutgoodie may be able to help with this one...and maybe a few other of you :-)

I have my webasto petrol heater fuel line spliced into the fuel...

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Last post by slowcoach
12 Jun 2020, 22:53
finding replacement connectors

Last post by zoona « 10 Jun 2020, 08:19
Replies: 2
by zoona » 09 Jun 2020, 14:10

I am trying to replace some connectors in my van, and am struggling to find replacements.

Does anybody have any good sources of old VW connector...

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Last post by zoona
10 Jun 2020, 08:19
Analogue Clock

Last post by Rotormac « 09 Jun 2020, 20:56
Replies: 9
by Richardspain » 17 Nov 2019, 08:06

So ... my analogue clock doesn’t work. It never has. I tried this solution and no luck onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;.

So what are...

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Last post by Rotormac
09 Jun 2020, 20:56
Electric’s issue. swapped 1.9dg to 2.1dj

Last post by SuffolkT25 « 09 Jun 2020, 19:31
Replies: 10
by SuffolkT25 » 07 Jun 2020, 16:02

Hi all.
My lovely T25 came with a fairly knackered 1.9dg. Usual head gaskets failure due to not being cared for. Was very happy to find a good 2.1Dj...

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Last post by SuffolkT25
09 Jun 2020, 19:31
Fan and Wiper Power Supply Question

Last post by Dobble « 08 Jun 2020, 12:58
Replies: 3
by Woostyd » 03 Jun 2020, 08:36

Hello everyone, hope you are all well and safe.

I’ve just recommissioned Bertie Bus and had the common heater blower/wipers not working problem....

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Last post by Dobble
08 Jun 2020, 12:58
No power to light switch

Last post by Mocki « 06 Jun 2020, 18:19
Replies: 6
by benbee » 06 Jun 2020, 16:16

Hope someone can help. Headlights {dip and main}, Side lights and tail lights have all stopped working. Everything else is fine. Fuses are good and...

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Last post by Mocki
06 Jun 2020, 18:19
Replacing the starter battery

Last post by Mocki « 06 Jun 2020, 12:03
Replies: 11
by patrickpawsey » 03 Jun 2020, 13:46

Hi everyone,

I am about to replace the starter battery in our 1990 1.9dg, as it's not holding charge any more (I had to disconnect the manifold...

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Last post by Mocki
06 Jun 2020, 12:03
Advice on Speedo recording KM to Miles

Last post by Stesaw « 03 Jun 2020, 22:13
Replies: 2
by Stesaw » 03 Jun 2020, 16:41

Bit of backstory, I've picked up a dash pod with a rev counter and clock, my current pod doesn't have the clock nor a rev counter. The one i've...

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Last post by Stesaw
03 Jun 2020, 22:13
big electric mirrors

Last post by xdelboyx « 02 Jun 2020, 17:10
Replies: 12
by dumbo » 30 Sep 2017, 14:29

hi big electric mirrors the wiring need help...
black/yellow wire pin G1 to drivers door mirror switch then black,blue ,white to mirror and brown to...

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Last post by xdelboyx
02 Jun 2020, 17:10
SPEEDO STICKING

Last post by jim4447 « 02 Jun 2020, 15:16
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by jim4447 » 01 Jun 2020, 16:40

First run out since lockdown and speedo , though steady , no wobble, is reading way below and above compared to GPS on the phone.
It is on my 89...

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Last post by jim4447
02 Jun 2020, 15:16
Low voltage disconnect

Last post by slowcoach « 01 Jun 2020, 09:07
Replies: 12
by slowcoach » 03 Mar 2020, 12:58

Hi all,
Have any of you a recomendation for a low voltage isolator for a leisure battery? Something simple and self contained (In a housing) that's...

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Last post by slowcoach
01 Jun 2020, 09:07
Supply for electric mirrors (black/yellow trace)

Last post by silverbullet « 30 May 2020, 17:46
Replies: 1
by silverbullet » 30 May 2020, 16:47

Bentley says on page 97.184 that this is from pin G1 on the late type fuse board (Appear to be 4 of them, all single terminal in a vertical line) and...

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Last post by silverbullet
30 May 2020, 17:46
Replacement Fridge for Electrolux RM123E

Last post by Duckman « 29 May 2020, 14:23

by Duckman » 29 May 2020, 14:23

We have an Electrolux RM123E fridge (3 way) in our T25 Autohomes Kamper which we would like to replace. Can anyone recommend a fridge that will just...

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Last post by Duckman
29 May 2020, 14:23
VW Rev Counter Retrofit

Last post by steveo9007 « 28 May 2020, 13:38
Replies: 23
by keytouch » 26 Feb 2014, 15:27
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Since upgrading my engine from the 1.6d CS to the 1.9d 1Y, I have decided like many others to fit a rev counter.
I don't have a clock, just the fuel...
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Last post by steveo9007
28 May 2020, 13:38
Unexpected buzzer of doom

Last post by AngeloEvs « 26 May 2020, 19:25
Replies: 6
by lahoski » 24 May 2020, 15:00

Afternoon!

Started the van up after 10 weeks of not moving. As soon as I rev the oil pressure light comes on and I get the buzzer of doom.

I'm...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
26 May 2020, 19:25
What should the oil light do when starting?

Last post by WhiteWesty82 « 25 May 2020, 09:25
Replies: 9
by WhiteWesty82 » 24 May 2020, 08:43

Hello,

I have a question about my 1.9 DG Westfalia California: When I turn the ignition key to the first position, the oil warning LED (very...

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Last post by WhiteWesty82
25 May 2020, 09:25
Wiring up new compressor fridge

Last post by mike9009 « 23 May 2020, 17:14
Replies: 11
by mariner » 13 May 2020, 11:03

Hi all. I'm hooking up a new CRX50 and need a bit of advice on the wiring as need to replace what was used for the 12v on the old one.

What ampage...

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Last post by mike9009
23 May 2020, 17:14
Dehler interior lights/power???

Last post by spanishfly « 19 May 2020, 21:46

by spanishfly » 19 May 2020, 21:46

Does anyone know where the power feed for the interior lights should come from in a Dehler Profi 2+2 1987 please?
Have power to the central interior...

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Last post by spanishfly
19 May 2020, 21:46
Zig Delete

Last post by Mocki « 19 May 2020, 07:19
Replies: 7
by rollercoaster » 16 May 2020, 17:58

Dont know why I have lived with it so long,
but due to the interior refit its time to remove it.
What did it do anyway?
I wonder if theres a simple...

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Last post by Mocki
19 May 2020, 07:19
T3 Indicators in a hurry !

Last post by maxstu « 18 May 2020, 20:50
Replies: 14
by sump » 05 May 2020, 17:38

Hi all,
My 88 van has suddenly started flashing too quickly?

Haven't changed anything and all four are working just far too fast.

Any ideas out...

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Last post by maxstu
18 May 2020, 20:50
Auto 2.1 Bosch Starter Motor Solenoid Test

Last post by 937carrera « 17 May 2020, 14:31
Replies: 18
by maxstu » 11 May 2020, 16:43
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Decided to dig out a failed starter motor for auto 2.1. Tore it apart, cleaned out and added new carbon brushes. Assembled and bench tested. Ran fine...
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Last post by 937carrera
17 May 2020, 14:31
cab lighting

Last post by killerme « 15 May 2020, 11:52

by killerme » 15 May 2020, 11:52

I had a really good cab light with two scrolling reading lights as well as a central light, but sadly it has hit the grave. I can't seem to find a...

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Last post by killerme
15 May 2020, 11:52
Heater Fascia Removal..

Last post by Stesaw « 13 May 2020, 19:16
Replies: 4
by dontpanic » 13 May 2020, 10:17

I've read and followed the forum threads but can't seem to budge the heater fascia. It says to gently pull it so I can examine the heater blower...

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Last post by Stesaw
13 May 2020, 19:16
Yet another temp gauge question

Last post by Mocki « 13 May 2020, 16:08
Replies: 3
by Michael4 » 13 May 2020, 14:03

I've had a look on the Wiki and tried search but not found what I am looking for...

Everything is working, thermostat opens, heater works, no...

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Last post by Mocki
13 May 2020, 16:08
Reverse lights no worky ??

Last post by pkrboo « 12 May 2020, 18:19
Replies: 18
by KINGPRAWN » 17 Mar 2016, 14:27
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Hi all, 2.1 Syncro 87 ... Reverse lights don't work ... And perhaps haven't in years ???
Think I found the switch ( left side of the gearbox on the...
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12 May 2020, 18:19

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