I've not got the horn
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by
silverbullet »
22 Jun 2025, 14:38
Come again? ;)
Final bits of the rebuild, added twin horns, thought that I should test them before adding the OEM relay arrangement.
Horns don't...
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26 Jun 2025, 07:46
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Last post by Robsey
24 Jun 2025, 17:59
Length of battery positive cable?
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by
PaulF »
19 Jun 2025, 19:24
Hi, can anyone tell me the length and cross sectional area for the battery positive lead between battery and starter motor please?
I need to order a...
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Last post by Aidan
23 Jun 2025, 10:43
Coil
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by
Freddievan »
27 Jan 2025, 14:17
I've had intermittent issues with ignition, which was traced to the coil connections. The connectors have been cleaned and tightened but the issue...
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Last post by Freddievan
22 Jun 2025, 16:30
temp sender wiring
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by
Betty boop 1 »
27 Jun 2021, 17:38
can i start with an apology been quiet for a why as it looked like id been blocked.....thankfully and evidently not temp gauge doesnt work read a lot...
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Last post by chrism589
19 Jun 2025, 21:03
Unexpected fuse in slot 3
Replies: 7
by
Alfredo »
17 Jun 2025, 18:48
I have a 30A fuse in slot 3 of my fuse box, which according to all sources I can find show it as a 15A fuse?
My 12v cigarette lighter has been...
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Last post by cobblers
18 Jun 2025, 11:29
Leisure Battery Wiring Mess.
Replies: 4
by
maxstu »
14 Jun 2025, 15:33
12 volt wiring is not my strongpoint. But even this mess is worrying me. Can l use the busbar thingy instead. It's rated to 100 amps so should be...
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Last post by maxstu
16 Jun 2025, 07:59
Identify late fan wiring harness
Replies: 9
by
silverbullet »
04 Jun 2025, 19:30
I recently acquired a box of mixed T3 wiring, I have worked out whats what, appears to mostly have come from a '89 Caravelle (going by resistor dates...
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Last post by silverbullet
09 Jun 2025, 19:16
Replacement hazard switch
Replies: 20
by
Profscooter »
14 Nov 2022, 17:36
My D reg Autosleeper T25 has developed a faulty hazard light switch - only the right side of the van flashed. I ordered a new switch online which was...
20 Replies
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Last post by mariner
07 Jun 2025, 19:51
Fixing high beams indicator
Replies: 2
by
Matt_CH »
03 Jun 2025, 14:12
Hi everyone, I just bought my first T25, it's a 1989 Kastenwagen .
One of the problems I had to fix was the broken high beams indicator bulb.
I...
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Last post by silverbullet
04 Jun 2025, 19:35
T3 1.6td radiator fan resistor
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by
Michael c »
01 Jun 2025, 11:16
Have a T3 1.6td . The radiator fan will only run on high speed when the engine is very hot . Should have 2 speeds. Suspect the resistor behind the...
2 Replies
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Last post by Michael c
01 Jun 2025, 15:01
Dash lights.
by
BarnyE »
31 May 2025, 19:03
I did a stupid thing and put the battery feed to the “little black box” onto the negative terminal in an utter brain dead moment. The diode on the...
0 Replies
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Last post by BarnyE
31 May 2025, 19:03
Full beam only on the offside
Replies: 11
by
pierce »
23 May 2025, 11:46
Hi when I click the full beam on I only get the right hand light and the near side headlight goes off
Any ideas, I have changed the headlight relay
11 Replies
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Last post by pierce
31 May 2025, 06:59
Temperature Guage going to full
Replies: 5
by
Goose407 »
29 May 2025, 08:12
1.9 DG 1987. Have owned for 20 years. Temperature guage going to full and red light flashing Replaced temp sensor, replaced coolant level sensor...
5 Replies
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Last post by Smiffo
30 May 2025, 17:15
T3 fuel gauge
Replies: 2
by
Komorebi »
29 May 2025, 05:07
Hi guys.
Firstly, electrical is really not my thing so bare with me.
My fuel gauge is playing games with me. When the fuel tank is completely full it...
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30 May 2025, 07:48
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15 May 2025, 17:04
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14 May 2025, 16:28
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14 May 2025, 15:34
Engine bay wiring dilema - SORTED
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by
Dueller »
07 Apr 2025, 20:33
Been busy with my van conversion, gearbox and engine, see my other threads
Now at the stage where i am connecting up
Have some questions though...
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14 May 2025, 15:30
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Last post by Robsey
13 May 2025, 19:04
Speedo Needle Return Spring
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by
mshaw1980 »
09 May 2025, 19:54
Hello
Been a while since I posted with one thing or another but now back into some spannering on my van.
I previously had a noisy speedo which I...
1 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
12 May 2025, 09:46
Vw T25 1980 odometer gear
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by
richardhyatt »
12 May 2025, 08:52
good morning,
new to the forum , so hope I have done this correctly
1980 2.0 litre Aircooled T25
my son has the above T25 and the odometer has...
3 Replies
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Last post by R0B
12 May 2025, 09:44
10 Replies
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12 May 2025, 08:40
15 Replies
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12 May 2025, 06:11
3 Replies
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Last post by Howardmsmith
11 May 2025, 11:55
Charge light on faintly at low revs
Replies: 1
by
andyk »
09 May 2025, 09:44
Alternator drive belt has just been changed and now the charge light on the dash comes on faintly at low revs. Belt is on tight. Changed the voltage...
1 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
09 May 2025, 11:59
Dashboard illumination lights
Replies: 17
by
AlBundy »
29 Apr 2025, 14:20
Drove the van at night for the first time in a while, and everything worked, except the dashboard illumination lights. They both used to work, now...
17 Replies
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Last post by AlBundy
06 May 2025, 20:16
Ignition coil
Replies: 18
by
Welshclimber »
04 May 2025, 08:25
Looks like my ignition coil is knackered as the ohms aren’t in-line with the spec that they should be. I need the pin type with the grey sticker....
18 Replies
5571 Views
Last post by Welshclimber
06 May 2025, 16:34
Electrical pin release tools
Replies: 8
by
silverbullet »
28 Apr 2025, 11:03
Recommendations please. I've tried the Durite hexagonal ones (6 tools) and they are poor.
I need tubular ones as well as straight/flat type.
Quality...
8 Replies
5207 Views
Last post by silverbullet
06 May 2025, 12:39
Fridge trips breaker
Replies: 4
by
EmLu »
04 May 2025, 09:45
Good morning guys,
I have recently bought a T25 and thought I would see if the fridge works, when I attached the van to an Electric Hook Up I turned...
4 Replies
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Last post by EmLu
04 May 2025, 19:45
3 pin connector underneath alternator
Replies: 5
by
burnzdog »
02 May 2025, 20:23
Hi all, need to try and replace a cable that comes from rear side of engine bay and connects two a 3 prong connector that appears to go into the...
5 Replies
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Last post by burnzdog
04 May 2025, 18:39
Starter ampage
Replies: 3
by
Marmalade67 »
03 May 2025, 15:54
Needing to replace ring connector to solenoid but what amp is required.
3 Replies
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04 May 2025, 18:27
2 Replies
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Last post by Robsey
02 May 2025, 09:58
Trooper solar panels fittment.
Replies: 5
by
KOTSY »
01 May 2025, 09:45
Hi everyone, not sure if this should be on this forum so sorry if not.
I have a 1990 1.6 TD and would like to fit solar panels to the roof. As the...
5 Replies
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Last post by R0B
01 May 2025, 19:41
Hazard wiring
Replies: 2
by
newkid »
28 Apr 2025, 15:53
Anyone able to tell me what this pink spare wire is from. It's a thinner cable than the one that actually goes to the plug.
2 Replies
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Last post by newkid
29 Apr 2025, 14:39
Engine bay junction box fixings
Replies: 7
by
silverbullet »
26 Apr 2025, 13:44
What size/type fixings should secure it to the body? I have three holes just under 5mm diameter, tried what looks like the correct size self tapper...
7 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
28 Apr 2025, 10:59
8 Replies
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Last post by Robsey
27 Apr 2025, 20:35
ZIG unit, no 12v on battery.
Replies: 5
by
TwinTurbo »
19 Apr 2025, 16:19
Bit of an odd one with my ZIG CF8
On mains the 12v's work, but with the mains disconnected no 12V works. It was fine in octover. I have 12V at the...
5 Replies
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Last post by TwinTurbo
27 Apr 2025, 19:44
Odd Part on Engine Bay Relay
Replies: 3
by
Robsey »
26 Apr 2025, 15:25
Hi All,
I have been going through one of my old van donor looms that I have had for ages.
Possibly from a now defunkt seller Water Wagons.
Not 100%...
3 Replies
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Last post by Robsey
26 Apr 2025, 20:30
14 Replies
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Last post by PoloG40
23 Apr 2025, 15:46
VDO cruise control
Replies: 2
by
MarcoT3 »
16 Apr 2025, 16:31
Hi,
Does anyone else have the VDO tempostat cruise control? It looks like a factory installation on my van.
Thanks
2 Replies
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Last post by MarcoT3
18 Apr 2025, 15:50
Starting Issues electrical fault
Replies: 4
by
Willsk »
04 Apr 2025, 11:44
Hi
I’m based in Leicester and am having issues starting my van (1981 1.6 diesel westfalia)
I’m really struggling to find the route cause of this...
4 Replies
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Last post by Willsk
11 Apr 2025, 16:49
Sink Tap T25 1990
Replies: 2
by
msvs »
07 Apr 2025, 13:10
Hi there first post so be kind please ! We have a 1990 T25 California, LHD import. Had it for 8 years and the sink tap has never worked. Finally got...
2 Replies
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Last post by maxstu
10 Apr 2025, 18:45
Android head unit constantly on
Replies: 12
by
Alfredo »
07 Apr 2025, 16:14
I have spoken about this issue over on the what have you done to your van today thread but I thought it would be better to start a new thread.
I...
12 Replies
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Last post by Alfredo
08 Apr 2025, 08:21
starter motor issues
Replies: 7
by
Plasticman »
01 Apr 2025, 20:21
I have a G reg Auto homes (petrol) with a starter issue,
Turn the key all lights come on as they should but starter doesnt engage, I can hear a...
7 Replies
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Last post by Robsey
01 Apr 2025, 22:29
Only running on 2 pots
Replies: 3
by
Plasticman »
01 Apr 2025, 20:38
The other problem with the G reg petrol van is running....
Starts great (with jump switch to solenoid) but only runs on two pots, the front pairs...
3 Replies
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Last post by Robsey
01 Apr 2025, 22:18
Reading VW wiring diagram
Replies: 10
by
MarcoT3 »
22 Mar 2025, 14:14
Hi guys, on the top of the VW wiring diagram there is a line marked 31. In the wiki it says this is ground. Am I right in assuming this is a ground...
10 Replies
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Last post by Robsey
24 Mar 2025, 20:52
A4 +ve?
Replies: 6
by
MarcoT3 »
22 Mar 2025, 21:33
Hi all, does anyone know where the A4 positive in dash wiring loom noted below is in reality in the van? Thanks :D
6 Replies
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Last post by MarcoT3
24 Mar 2025, 19:12
Temp gauge issue
Replies: 6
by
Africatwin »
21 Mar 2025, 18:54
Sorry admin. Originally posted in “mechanical” but it’s moved on to an electrical I think.
This is the original post
Evening all.
Newly acquired...
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Last post by TwinTurbo
22 Mar 2025, 17:39
No Main Beam - no Blue LED
Replies: 2
by
trentjim »
21 Mar 2025, 14:21
noticed last night that i had a problem with the lights...
ive not really investigated yet but first impression is that dip is working but main beam...
2 Replies
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22 Mar 2025, 14:19
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