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Fan for heater no longer working after removing dash

Last post by davidoft1 « 15 Aug 2020, 17:58
Replies: 6
by burnzdog » 15 Aug 2020, 12:45

Hi all,

Took dash out to replace wiper system and on putting back together the fan switch is no longer operable, I get nothing when I move the dial....

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Last post by davidoft1
15 Aug 2020, 17:58
Help identifying hanging wire in wheel arch. 2.0 CU

Last post by Banksy89 « 15 Aug 2020, 07:20
Replies: 4
by Banksy89 » 14 Aug 2020, 16:04

Hi,

I noticed this wire hanging in the front passenger side wheel arch. Could anyone help identify what it is/where it should be?

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Last post by Banksy89
15 Aug 2020, 07:20
Running time on compressor fridge

Last post by Mocki « 12 Aug 2020, 23:47
Replies: 13
by mariner » 08 Aug 2020, 09:05

Hi all. Got myself a Dometic CRX50 a while back and I'm trying to get to grips with it's run time. It's wired directly to the new leisure battery...

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Last post by Mocki
12 Aug 2020, 23:47
How to replace rear hatch grommet?

Last post by ViktorK « 12 Aug 2020, 15:34
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by ViktorK » 12 Aug 2020, 11:55

Hallo,

I need an advice how to change the rear hatch grommet (round one on the right side of the vehicle which includes washer fluid line).
Seems I...

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Last post by ViktorK
12 Aug 2020, 15:34
Odometer going ten times too fast

Last post by Chromey « 11 Aug 2020, 13:35
Replies: 29
by Chromey » 25 Jun 2020, 09:50
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Hello there.

I have recently bought a 1983 Westfalia Vanagon (LHD) and am having some issues with the odometer/speedometer. The van has a donor...
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Last post by Chromey
11 Aug 2020, 13:35
Van won’t start

Last post by jrt « 11 Aug 2020, 09:20
Replies: 27
by sarahandthebear » 23 Apr 2019, 21:13
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Our 1984 1.9 dg won’t start. Turns over but dose not catch. We did the old half an egg cup into the carb, and still nothing. Then tested for a spark,...
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Last post by jrt
11 Aug 2020, 09:20
dashboard wiring

Last post by syncroandy « 11 Aug 2020, 07:33
Replies: 4
by robp2023 » 19 Jul 2020, 19:14

Hi peeps is there a plan for what the cables are in my 89 2.1 T25. The 4th from right is empty and next to it has a damaged cable and pins ??

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Last post by syncroandy
11 Aug 2020, 07:33
Leisure Battery overheating need urgent advice please

Last post by JonathanR « 11 Aug 2020, 06:35
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by JonathanR » 11 Aug 2020, 00:03

Daughter just taken VW T25 campervan down to West Country. Arrived at midnight and phoned to say funny gas smell. Traced it to leisure battery which...

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Last post by JonathanR
11 Aug 2020, 06:35
Replacing the two interior striplights in my Autosleeper

Last post by Jeff J « 11 Aug 2020, 04:37
Replies: 7
by Moyners » 06 Aug 2020, 12:20

I'm looking for ideas and suggestions with how best to replace the ugly and inefficient fluorescent striplights in my Trident. I think it's time for...

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Last post by Jeff J
11 Aug 2020, 04:37
Fridge help please!

Last post by redsnapper « 10 Aug 2020, 22:40
Replies: 7
by WineWurzel » 13 Jul 2020, 12:00

Hey there; just dropping in for my first post as recommended to join this forum having recently bought our first T25 (1983 Holdsworth Villa; 1.9...

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Last post by redsnapper
10 Aug 2020, 22:40
dashboard lights

Last post by MIN663CS « 09 Aug 2020, 20:13
Replies: 13
by martin68 » 28 Apr 2015, 17:05

Can any one help please.how is the best way to remove the dash bulbs +is there a fuse for these?have no instrument panel lights.very new to the t25...

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Last post by MIN663CS
09 Aug 2020, 20:13
Battery discharging whilst driving

Last post by Mocki « 06 Aug 2020, 06:34
Replies: 4
by Tarka » 05 Aug 2020, 13:58

Hi
We have a 1989 Petrol 2.0 van, have replaced battery, starting motor and now alternator but it is still discharging power in the battery whilst...

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Last post by Mocki
06 Aug 2020, 06:34
Stiff hot/cold lever on heater

Last post by Mocki « 04 Aug 2020, 10:13
Replies: 11
by jjht25 » 26 Jul 2020, 08:35

Ey up!

In last night's downpour I had to make use of the demist on my van for the first time. It's an early air-cooled set up with just 4 levers....

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Last post by Mocki
04 Aug 2020, 10:13
Speedo Calibration woes.

Last post by jim4447 « 03 Aug 2020, 14:37
Replies: 6
by jim4447 » 21 Jul 2020, 09:27

Hi,
Hope this is the right forum for this query.( Apologies if not )
Just got my speedo back from Germany where I sent it to be calibrated.
It is an...

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Last post by jim4447
03 Aug 2020, 14:37
Radiator fan not kicking in

Last post by Mocki « 02 Aug 2020, 16:42
Replies: 41
by UnsyP » 26 Jun 2020, 10:10
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Please accept my appologies for being a novice, so please also be mindfull of my limited understanding. My radiator fan has recently stopped working....
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Last post by Mocki
02 Aug 2020, 16:42
Ignition problem

Last post by Mocki « 01 Aug 2020, 18:59
Replies: 3
by lukepayton » 01 Aug 2020, 06:10

Hi.
Need some advice , 1.7diesel won’t start, I had it turning over then all of a sudden nothing from ignition, put new starter motor on it, still...

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Last post by Mocki
01 Aug 2020, 18:59
Oil pressure switches, which ones?

Last post by Mocki « 01 Aug 2020, 18:57
Replies: 4
by Ciaoflyer » 31 Jul 2020, 10:29

Hi, I have a 1988 2.1 WBX DJ and need to replace the oil pressure switches. However, Brckwerks sell 4 types and I am not sure which two I need? ...

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Last post by Mocki
01 Aug 2020, 18:57
Route of oil pressure cable

Last post by 937carrera « 01 Aug 2020, 16:47
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by Ciaoflyer » 01 Aug 2020, 08:31

I’m having trouble getting the correct route for the oil pressure switch cable without it touching the exhaust/engine and getting burned. It has the...

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Last post by 937carrera
01 Aug 2020, 16:47
Poxy horn!

Last post by 2011dandd « 30 Jul 2020, 22:41
Replies: 6
by 2011dandd » 02 Jul 2020, 17:38

Hi everyone
Been ages since I’ve been on the forum.
The van needs an mot and the only thing I know it will fail on for sure is the horn.
Had to...

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Last post by 2011dandd
30 Jul 2020, 22:41
New Starter Motor .. at a garage, or mobile auto-electrician

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 30 Jul 2020, 08:01
Replies: 9
by wbmkk » 16 Jul 2020, 19:34

My 1.8 TD california wil not start.

It hasn't started for a few months now, but it never really worried me. However, today a friend called who has a...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
30 Jul 2020, 08:01
Malfunctionig oil light and buzzer.

Last post by Mocki « 28 Jul 2020, 20:45
Replies: 6
by Piratepete » 26 Jul 2020, 17:47

Hi Guys
The previous owner had disconnected these by unplugging the printed circuit plug at the top back of the speedo. He relied on the pressure...

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Last post by Mocki
28 Jul 2020, 20:45
Flickering oil pressure light

Last post by Cecil « 28 Jul 2020, 10:54
Replies: 13
by rosar » 24 Jul 2020, 16:40

Hi
I have a 1990 petrol 2.1 injection engine. Recently took it to garage for service/MOT and asked them to look at cooling system as it generally...

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Last post by Cecil
28 Jul 2020, 10:54
Repairing the circuit ribbon

Last post by T25boy71 « 28 Jul 2020, 08:00
Replies: 8
by T25boy71 » 17 Jun 2020, 11:59

Greetings
Can the circuit ribbon be repaired? If i can what kind of alchemy is used
I believe the damaged one is the earth

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Last post by T25boy71
28 Jul 2020, 08:00
Indicators stopped working?

Last post by 69gp225 « 27 Jul 2020, 14:53
Replies: 2
by 69gp225 » 27 Jul 2020, 13:09

Hello,

Driving with lights on. Indicated and no ticking. No indicator lights working.

Would it be a fuse or relay?
Where is the relay located on 84...

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Last post by 69gp225
27 Jul 2020, 14:53
Moss car alarm

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 22 Jul 2020, 17:54
Replies: 4
by TONYT25T25 » 21 Jul 2020, 20:15

I fitted a Moss Car alarm sometime back, mainly because they are so easy to fit. Its has various functions one of which is flashing the headlights...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
22 Jul 2020, 17:54
Central locking gremlins....?

Last post by spanishfly « 21 Jul 2020, 22:48

by spanishfly » 21 Jul 2020, 22:48

Factory Central locking locks but won't unlock atleast it will but could be hours or days later. Ferry on Sunday and a little concerned may be locked...

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Last post by spanishfly
21 Jul 2020, 22:48
Alternator part found?

Last post by R0B « 21 Jul 2020, 21:03
Replies: 4
by RustyRed » 21 Jul 2020, 19:59

Evening all.

My alternator has stopped working and struggling to source the correct one due to the pulley configuration.

I've got a 1.9 DG 1988...

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Last post by R0B
21 Jul 2020, 21:03
lights

Last post by mckenzie798 « 20 Jul 2020, 07:25
Replies: 3
by mckenzie798 » 19 Jul 2020, 21:06

I have currently stripped back the van to refit the interior and have access to everything so am going to insulate the ceiling and fit some...

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Last post by mckenzie798
20 Jul 2020, 07:25
Fuel Gauge not working

Last post by crazyhorse « 19 Jul 2020, 21:39
Replies: 2
by crazyhorse » 19 Jul 2020, 07:53

Hi all,

has anyone got any advice on how to proceed here.

Fuel gauge one day just wouldnt move. Coolant gauge works fine, so am i right to think...

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Last post by crazyhorse
19 Jul 2020, 21:39
Alternator light.

Last post by tobydog « 19 Jul 2020, 20:42
Replies: 3
by ricicles » 19 Jul 2020, 09:48

First trip away this year . Alternator light came on but goes out at higher revs.
I have measured the voltage from the alternator . Its showing 11v...

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Last post by tobydog
19 Jul 2020, 20:42
MV idles at 3400rpm.....?

Last post by Mr Bean « 18 Jul 2020, 12:59
Replies: 5
by spanishfly » 07 Jul 2020, 21:00

Been living with a fast idle on my MV engined Dehler when warm whilst I tackled mechanical improvements and worked on an interior.

Having done most...

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Last post by Mr Bean
18 Jul 2020, 12:59
Errant Unplugged Cable in Engine Bay

Last post by garyh « 16 Jul 2020, 18:32
Replies: 4
by garyh » 14 Jul 2020, 17:43

Would really appreciate some guidance on what this unplugged cable is. Its in the rear left hand corner of the engine bay on a 1900cc petrol 1985 T25...

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Last post by garyh
16 Jul 2020, 18:32
Steering column mystery button.

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 16 Jul 2020, 17:41
Replies: 10
by BigScottyUK » 09 Jul 2020, 17:54

Mmm. It’s on the steering column (87 1.6TD JX).
It’s not connected to anything.
It’s a mystery.
Any ideas anyone?

Sent from my iPhone using...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
16 Jul 2020, 17:41
Intermittent starting problem

Last post by Stesaw « 16 Jul 2020, 16:57
Replies: 14
by jimrat » 15 May 2016, 18:51

Hi

I need help with an intermittent starter issue: sometimes when I turn the ignition key, the starter doesn't turn. All the dash lights come on,...

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Last post by Stesaw
16 Jul 2020, 16:57
Starter, what would you do ?

Last post by sarran1955 « 15 Jul 2020, 15:41
Replies: 6
by Phillydra » 14 Jul 2020, 15:25

So after reading a few threads on here about starter motor issues and watching a few videos on youtube I'm unsure what to do?

Yesterday I went to...

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Last post by sarran1955
15 Jul 2020, 15:41
Solar controller recommendations

Last post by sarran1955 « 15 Jul 2020, 10:03
Replies: 15
by paperhouselad » 01 Jul 2020, 20:12
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Hi
just purchased a solar panel, 160w from photonic-universe. Anyone point me in the right direction regarding a decent mppt controller to keep...
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Last post by sarran1955
15 Jul 2020, 10:03
Leisure battery extra fuse box questions

Last post by bigherb « 12 Jul 2020, 14:47
Replies: 4
by troglodisme » 11 Jul 2020, 12:09

I am installing an extra fuse box for my leisure battery and have made a diagram to make sure I know what I am doing. Could you please take a look a...

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Last post by bigherb
12 Jul 2020, 14:47
Early 1981 air-cooled not starting after fusebox cleanup

Last post by Ralf85 « 11 Jul 2020, 07:50
Replies: 18
by troglodisme » 07 Jul 2020, 21:05
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Hi all,

As part of an ongoing effort in trying to understand the 40 years of history of my T25 Petrol early 1981, today I undid all the wires from...
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Last post by Ralf85
11 Jul 2020, 07:50
Radiator Fan Current? Newbie asking!

Last post by Piratepete « 08 Jul 2020, 22:31
Replies: 4
by Piratepete » 08 Jul 2020, 17:20

Hi Guys
Hope to be moving again - at last!

I've started and run the van a few times over the last couple of months. She always starts first time...

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Last post by Piratepete
08 Jul 2020, 22:31
DRL Wiring

Last post by silverbullet « 08 Jul 2020, 19:08
Replies: 10
by TheDocmeister » 09 Mar 2018, 16:42

I've bought some clear lense indicators which have both the original style bulb holder and a separate W5W style holder too. It's been supplied with...

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Last post by silverbullet
08 Jul 2020, 19:08
T25 electric powered wing mirrors

Last post by davidoft1 « 05 Jul 2020, 20:24
Replies: 2
by mariner » 05 Jul 2020, 19:36

Are these available to buy anywhere? I'm guessing not having had a google so ask more in hope than expectation. Would love to get hold of a pair as I...

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Last post by davidoft1
05 Jul 2020, 20:24
Leisure battery help for a newbie please

Last post by maxstu « 04 Jul 2020, 07:43
Replies: 4
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
Replies: 19
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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 3
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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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
Wiring for ignition switch on fridge. Pictures please

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 27 Jun 2020, 13:45
Replies: 4
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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27 Jun 2020, 11:12

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