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Numberplate lamp surrounds, fitting

Last post by Robsey « 02 May 2025, 09:58
Replies: 2
by silverbullet » 01 May 2025, 18:19

Its been so long since I took these off, bought new ones from Brickie, defo bus/van not truck parts.

Do they just clip into place? I don't want to...

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Last post by Robsey
02 May 2025, 09:58
Trooper solar panels fittment.

Last post by R0B « 01 May 2025, 19:41
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...

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Last post by R0B
01 May 2025, 19:41
Hazard wiring

Last post by newkid « 29 Apr 2025, 14:39
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.

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Last post by newkid
29 Apr 2025, 14:39
Engine bay junction box fixings

Last post by silverbullet « 28 Apr 2025, 10:59
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...

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Last post by silverbullet
28 Apr 2025, 10:59
What does this wire do and where does it belong?

Last post by Robsey « 27 Apr 2025, 20:35
Replies: 8
by SyncroMatt » 25 Apr 2025, 21:50

Evening help please!

I was looking for a permanent live for my radio and moved the fuse box for access.

I spotted this black wire circled in red,...

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Last post by Robsey
27 Apr 2025, 20:35
ZIG unit, no 12v on battery.

Last post by TwinTurbo « 27 Apr 2025, 19:44
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...

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Last post by TwinTurbo
27 Apr 2025, 19:44
Odd Part on Engine Bay Relay

Last post by Robsey « 26 Apr 2025, 20:30
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%...

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Last post by Robsey
26 Apr 2025, 20:30
Eberspacher heater using old controls westfalia new heater

Last post by PoloG40 « 23 Apr 2025, 15:46
Replies: 14
by clobber » 03 Sep 2016, 13:08

Hi everyone, i have a 87 Joker, im looking into buying a new ebersacher heater, the original was removed but i still have all the controls in the...

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Last post by PoloG40
23 Apr 2025, 15:46
VDO cruise control

Last post by MarcoT3 « 18 Apr 2025, 15:50
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

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Last post by MarcoT3
18 Apr 2025, 15:50
Starting Issues electrical fault

Last post by Willsk « 11 Apr 2025, 16:49
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...

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Last post by Willsk
11 Apr 2025, 16:49
Sink Tap T25 1990

Last post by maxstu « 10 Apr 2025, 18:45
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...

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Last post by maxstu
10 Apr 2025, 18:45
Android head unit constantly on

Last post by Alfredo « 08 Apr 2025, 08:21
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...

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Last post by Alfredo
08 Apr 2025, 08:21
starter motor issues

Last post by Robsey « 01 Apr 2025, 22:29
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...

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Last post by Robsey
01 Apr 2025, 22:29
Only running on 2 pots

Last post by Robsey « 01 Apr 2025, 22:18
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...

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Last post by Robsey
01 Apr 2025, 22:18
Reading VW wiring diagram

Last post by Robsey « 24 Mar 2025, 20:52
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...

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Last post by Robsey
24 Mar 2025, 20:52
A4 +ve?

Last post by MarcoT3 « 24 Mar 2025, 19:12
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

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Last post by MarcoT3
24 Mar 2025, 19:12
Temp gauge issue

Last post by TwinTurbo « 22 Mar 2025, 17:39
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

Last post by MarcoT3 « 22 Mar 2025, 14:19
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...

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Last post by MarcoT3
22 Mar 2025, 14:19
Buzzing, but not in a good way.

Last post by AlBundy « 20 Mar 2025, 16:44
Replies: 14
by AlBundy » 19 Mar 2025, 13:51

1.6 Diesel 1986 Bilbo Conversion.

I haven't been able to start the engine, and have narrowed the issue down to the box at the back left of the...

14 Replies

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Last post by AlBundy
20 Mar 2025, 16:44
Headlamps improvements

Last post by Alfredo « 18 Mar 2025, 18:32
Replies: 35
by Simon Baxter » 14 Feb 2025, 15:24
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A customer recently asked us is we had any headlamp relays kits to which the answer was no, too many variables for us but we do have all the...
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Last post by Alfredo
18 Mar 2025, 18:32
Early van / electrics, intermittent wiper relay?

Last post by Jay Goll « 15 Mar 2025, 23:13
Replies: 13
by bmouthboyo » 01 Aug 2018, 19:20

Hi Guys,

I have an early 83 van, originally a DG which has the old electrics with ceramic fuses etc.

Is it possible to easily upgrade the wipers so...

13 Replies

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Last post by Jay Goll
15 Mar 2025, 23:13
Decent New battery

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 13 Mar 2025, 14:40
Replies: 5
by Jay Goll » 05 Mar 2025, 14:37

Hi there,

does anyone have some good recommendations for a new main battery for T25 2.0 cu Aircooled.
I saw an old post back in 2018 for a bosch 065...

5 Replies

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
13 Mar 2025, 14:40
Stereo adapter

Last post by Robsey « 10 Mar 2025, 19:31
Replies: 7
by AlBundy » 29 Nov 2024, 17:08

The car stereo was running the battery down, so I took it out. So far so good, but I would like to replace it with something newer, and obviously the...

7 Replies

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Last post by Robsey
10 Mar 2025, 19:31
No front indicator LH side

Last post by Rik « 07 Mar 2025, 18:08
Replies: 3
by jacko1967 » 06 Mar 2025, 14:23

Hi my front L H side indicator has stopped working I've checked the bulb and it's fine all the others work. the relay clicks fast as if the bulb is...

3 Replies

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Last post by Rik
07 Mar 2025, 18:08
Replacing blower fan without removing heater box

Last post by SyncroMatt « 04 Mar 2025, 18:24
Replies: 10
by SyncroMatt » 04 Mar 2025, 13:49

Is it possible/ Sensible?

I’m not inclined to remove the whole heater box at present and disconnect the heater matrix.

Is it feasible to open the...

10 Replies

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Last post by SyncroMatt
04 Mar 2025, 18:24
Clock, Door Interior Light, Stereo/CD Player Fault

Last post by ZsZ « 04 Mar 2025, 05:33
Replies: 26
by maxstu » 06 Jan 2025, 21:23
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Boy, did we have a deluge of stormy weather and rain here in Margate. Carried on from Saturday afternoon and all through Sunday until the wee hours,...
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Last post by ZsZ
04 Mar 2025, 05:33
Carb Relay DG1.9

Last post by maxstu « 03 Mar 2025, 10:56
Replies: 7
by maxstu » 28 Feb 2025, 20:32

The 40 amp relay number 1 in black box in engine bay has failed. It does not click when 12v is put on 87 and 30. Opened it up and can't find anything...

7 Replies

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Last post by maxstu
03 Mar 2025, 10:56
Intermittent starter motor

Last post by Burtybassett « 19 Feb 2025, 18:41
Replies: 4
by Welshclimber » 17 Feb 2025, 13:13

Hi all, I’m still having some issues with the starter motor clicking occasionally and not starting. I’ve replaced the spade connector, but noticed...

4 Replies

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Last post by Burtybassett
19 Feb 2025, 18:41
RGB led bulbs in cluster/dash

Last post by Italjohn « 05 Feb 2025, 13:08
Replies: 2
by Italjohn » 24 Jan 2025, 13:41

Hi guys.
Here is my new RGB led upgraded cluster/dash.
Controlled by and APP or a redio remote.
It is also music controlled, so it can act as a disco...

2 Replies

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Last post by Italjohn
05 Feb 2025, 13:08
1.9 DG distributor won't come off

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 05 Feb 2025, 09:18
Replies: 4
by Swordfish93 » 04 Feb 2025, 16:41

I am trying to remove my distributor off my 83 1.9dg but it won't come loose. I have removed both nuts for the clamp and made sure the engine is TDC...

4 Replies

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
05 Feb 2025, 09:18
distributor help

Last post by Che « 01 Feb 2025, 19:50
Replies: 9
by Che » 31 Jan 2025, 17:13

I think my distributor is causing starting issues on my 1.9DG.

When looking at it today, I noticed that the vacuum unit on the
dizzy is taped up!...

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Last post by Che
01 Feb 2025, 19:50
Interior light - galley

Last post by Freddievan « 27 Jan 2025, 19:09
Replies: 2
by Freddievan » 27 Jan 2025, 13:19

Hi

Shortly after I bought my van, around 11 years ago, my galley light (over the cooker) died. I replaced it with something that looked like the...

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Last post by Freddievan
27 Jan 2025, 19:09
RM212 Fridge - Electric Ignition not working

Last post by Alexlib « 25 Jan 2025, 18:26
Replies: 10
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 Alexlib
25 Jan 2025, 18:26
Engine doesnt stop when ignition ‘off’

Last post by Barybus « 21 Jan 2025, 22:23
Replies: 66
by 100leelee » 16 Jun 2019, 19:27
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Hi
Two questions in one really, well a statement then a question..
1.9dg 1986 lpg conversion

So, after having the dash out, I tidied up the po mess...
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Last post by Barybus
21 Jan 2025, 22:23
Sink water pump problem

Last post by dcworm57 « 21 Jan 2025, 14:51
Replies: 8
by Profscooter » 16 Sep 2017, 11:17

Hi all, first post here, I have recently acquired my first VW camper, a 1986 Auto-Sleeper high top T25, yes I know, only 31 years late to the party....

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Last post by dcworm57
21 Jan 2025, 14:51
Internal Charger for Leisure Battery

Last post by Oren Kipnis « 16 Jan 2025, 14:37
Replies: 7
by keynsham1 » 14 Jan 2025, 19:42

Currently I have no charger in by van for charging the leisure battery when using the EHU. I had a fancy CTek one but it failed and the replacement...

7 Replies

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Last post by Oren Kipnis
16 Jan 2025, 14:37
Light switch light

Last post by Rik « 01 Jan 2025, 14:24
Replies: 18
by clone123 » 03 Dec 2020, 14:16
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Hi just sorting all my lights on my dash my question is should the headlight switch have a light in it as I have no bulb holder or extra wires to go...
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Last post by Rik
01 Jan 2025, 14:24
Wiring caught fire

Last post by Robsey « 29 Dec 2024, 20:18
Replies: 19
by Camfrank99 » 05 Jun 2021, 18:39
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Hi guys I was recently passed down my dads t25 after he passed and he was still messing with it before he left, so today I got a new battery for it...
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Last post by Robsey
29 Dec 2024, 20:18
Cu 2.0 Alternator adaptation

Last post by Burtybassett « 27 Dec 2024, 11:08
Replies: 4
by Heaver » 23 Dec 2024, 18:58

Hi all,
Managed to snap a bolt on my 45amp alternator, and believe new replacements are impossible to find (ones that are any good).

Has anyone...

4 Replies

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Last post by Burtybassett
27 Dec 2024, 11:08
T 25 starter battery

Last post by Mocki « 14 Dec 2024, 16:04
Replies: 2
by pan-al » 14 Dec 2024, 10:46

Hi could anyone advise me on a suitable starter battery AH I would need for my 1900 dg engine.thanks .

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Last post by Mocki
14 Dec 2024, 16:04
Courtesy light extender

Last post by Stesaw « 10 Dec 2024, 18:34
Replies: 16
by 123-jn » 01 Jan 2015, 18:42
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I have just built a little circuit which works a treat. It allows the courtesy light to stay on and dim over about 10 seconds after the door closes....
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Last post by Stesaw
10 Dec 2024, 18:34
Faulty fuel gauge and rev counter

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 10 Dec 2024, 15:36
Replies: 9
by PasQuYto » 30 Nov 2024, 21:40

Hello, i have recently bought myself a 1990 T3 1.6TD with a faulty rev counter and fuel gauge.
I am wondering what are the first things to check, i...

9 Replies

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
10 Dec 2024, 15:36
After Market Head Unit

Last post by Che « 01 Dec 2024, 20:50
Replies: 18
by Che » 24 Nov 2024, 11:26
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Hi all,

Thinking of removing the stereo and fitting a head unit which has a touch screen and android auto capabilities.

Seen some on Amazon which...
18 Replies

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Last post by Che
01 Dec 2024, 20:50
Hazard lights blow fuses

Last post by R0B « 30 Nov 2024, 20:56
Replies: 3
by Mickybradshaw » 30 Nov 2024, 15:47

Hi all - I've reached head scratching time; 1983 1.6d van, indicators all work but no hazards - checked the fuse which had blown but when I replace...

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Last post by R0B
30 Nov 2024, 20:56
Engine running 12.5 volts = alternator not working?

Last post by keynsham1 « 29 Nov 2024, 10:47
Replies: 4
by AlBundy » 12 Oct 2024, 09:35

As per subject, the battery performance was poor, running down a lot more regularly than it should, and last week didn't start at all.

Removed...

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Last post by keynsham1
29 Nov 2024, 10:47
Running Cibie spotlights off leisure battery.

Last post by Stesaw « 27 Nov 2024, 18:06
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by Quzzy » 27 Nov 2024, 15:10

Ive got some dipping Cibies that I will run off relays linked to the original wiring for switching. However rather than run a large live all the way...

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Last post by Stesaw
27 Nov 2024, 18:06
Faulty bosch 0261200284 / vw 025906022d digifant i df1

Last post by davidoft1 « 20 Nov 2024, 13:12
Replies: 22
by crankythecamper » 24 Jul 2021, 17:03
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Hi All,

First time posting so hopefully I am doing this right!

I was just wondering if you could help me, I have a faulty ecu on my VW T25...
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Last post by davidoft1
20 Nov 2024, 13:12
Wouldn't start - Happy ending, some lessons learnt!

Last post by Piratepete « 11 Nov 2024, 23:16

by Piratepete » 11 Nov 2024, 23:16

Hi Guys. Had a good summer in Cybil with no problems at all (apart from wife locking us out once :D ). Always instant start.
Home on 26th Oct. Two...

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Last post by Piratepete
11 Nov 2024, 23:16
Dash Foil/PCB Options

Last post by TwinTurbo « 07 Nov 2024, 21:50
Replies: 32
by chrisevans » 07 Oct 2024, 10:52
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I have a late Diesel Engine Dash with Tacho. I managed to damage(cut) the track in a couple of places when replacing the regulator, trying to get the...
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07 Nov 2024, 21:50

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