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Tachometer

Last post by tobydog « 13 Nov 2020, 20:06
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by Ciaoflyer » 13 Nov 2020, 10:06

Can anyone recommend a tachometer I can buy to set the timing properly? It’s for a 2.1 DJ Auto.

Cheers!

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13 Nov 2020, 20:06
1989 T25 1.6TD Westy electrics upgrade

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by Spailpin Fanach » 13 Nov 2020, 10:22

I want to upgrade the electrics on my van. My current setup is the original one installed over 30 years ago. The existing battery behind the drivers...

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13 Nov 2020, 10:22
Headlight switch also activates one indicator (no flashing)

Last post by Daisy « 12 Nov 2020, 20:16
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by graman » 10 Nov 2020, 11:39

Hi all, my right hand indicator wasn't flashing, but the hazards are working fine. I checked for corrosion around the bulbs front and back and...

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Last post by Daisy
12 Nov 2020, 20:16
Dipped lights not working and dash lights playing up

Last post by Stesaw « 09 Nov 2020, 22:21
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by Scaramanga1965 » 08 Nov 2020, 23:58

Hi Everyone,
Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.
I have just upgraded the dash lights with a Go Westy GVW-255-919-059-ANCLOCK pack. I...

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Last post by Stesaw
09 Nov 2020, 22:21
Digijet manual

Last post by Mr Bean « 09 Nov 2020, 07:48
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by itchyfeet » 01 Nov 2020, 18:08

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Last post by Mr Bean
09 Nov 2020, 07:48
More horn woes

Last post by Dazco « 08 Nov 2020, 14:03
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by Dazco » 08 Nov 2020, 11:54

Can anyone confirm that at the steering wheel end of things , with things dismantled , should I have 12v at the black connector with a brown/ blue...

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08 Nov 2020, 14:03
What Are These Bulbs For?

Last post by triumph2.5pi « 03 Nov 2020, 21:14
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by triumph2.5pi » 03 Nov 2020, 17:57

Hello all
I've bought a bulb replacement set. The 55w is clearly a headlight bulb, but I'm not exactly sure which of the other ones are for which...

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Last post by triumph2.5pi
03 Nov 2020, 21:14
Worth updating Zig unit?

Last post by mariner « 02 Nov 2020, 17:46
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by mariner » 01 Nov 2020, 12:27

My van is currently stripped out at the bodyshop so using it as an opportunity to check over the electrics. It has the original CF8 zig unit at the...

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Last post by mariner
02 Nov 2020, 17:46
Re activating speedo and bottom ball joints

Last post by maxstu « 01 Nov 2020, 23:02
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by Gixerman60 » 01 Nov 2020, 18:03

After my van had a long sleep - welder had a heart attack, then we had lockdown - I noticed speedo not working. Checked cable, tick, changed routing,...

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Last post by maxstu
01 Nov 2020, 23:02
Auto Electrician Recommendation

Last post by maxstu « 31 Oct 2020, 22:21
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by dirtos3000 » 24 Oct 2020, 18:30

Hello,

I’ve got an ongoing problem with the electrics on my 2.1i, automatic, T25 (1986) that causes the engine to overheat and cut out.

Anyhow,...

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Last post by maxstu
31 Oct 2020, 22:21
Chinese heater in place of eberspacher

Last post by johnxl « 25 Oct 2020, 14:40
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by markyt » 24 Oct 2020, 18:09

Good day guys and gals,has anyone got any experience in fitting a Chinese heater into the Westfalia fitted eberspacher D2L underslung housing? Having...

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Last post by johnxl
25 Oct 2020, 14:40
Relay 292, a technical study.

Last post by Robsey « 24 Oct 2020, 12:16
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by bigbadbob76 » 05 Dec 2017, 09:52
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Lots of folks seem to have issues with relay 292 headlight buzzer...
here's my story. :lol:
If you just want an easy solution read the red bit...
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Last post by Robsey
24 Oct 2020, 12:16
Mains Hook-up kit installation

Last post by SurfT25 « 23 Oct 2020, 09:30
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by fernsd » 20 Oct 2020, 13:22

Hi,

I have just installed this Mains Hook-up that I purchased online.

I am not an electrician by any means :) Please can someone advice if I...

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Last post by SurfT25
23 Oct 2020, 09:30
Eberspacher Night Heater

Last post by Beecashman « 19 Oct 2020, 13:39
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by Fozziebear » 11 Aug 2016, 14:37
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Hi people,

I have one of these fitted to my T3 Califonia can anyone explain how they work i have no idea at all!
Also if it is not getting hot what...
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Last post by Beecashman
19 Oct 2020, 13:39
Up the Horn

Last post by sump « 18 Oct 2020, 21:13
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by sump » 17 Oct 2020, 16:57

Hello one and all

Camper has blown it's horn once too many times.
We were down in the New Forest as you do. Pulled over to look at the map thing and...

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Last post by sump
18 Oct 2020, 21:13
1989 2.1 petrol injection Bluestar.

Last post by Aidan « 11 Oct 2020, 18:42
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by westyblue » 11 Oct 2020, 12:59

Hi . I’m having trouble with my Bluestar again...
Had the same problem about 4 months ago, it was a earth strap ran fine after replacing.
...

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Last post by Aidan
11 Oct 2020, 18:42
My dilemma

Last post by jpj73 « 11 Oct 2020, 12:00
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by jpj73 » 10 Oct 2020, 22:58

Hi all,
Okay so I maybe missing something here...

Recently on a trip home my leisure battery started hissing and boiling. I have a 1989 autosleeper...

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Last post by jpj73
11 Oct 2020, 12:00
led bulbs

Last post by Stesaw « 08 Oct 2020, 19:02
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by mercman » 17 Jan 2015, 22:46
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Just orderd some led bulbs for dash ,no plate lights and font side lights. Has any body fit them have you had any problems since
also been looking at...
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Last post by Stesaw
08 Oct 2020, 19:02
Dash cluster wiring differences

Last post by Rara72 « 02 Oct 2020, 20:08
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by Rara72 » 02 Oct 2020, 17:46

I have just picked up a what I beleive to be a late dash cluster with a clock on the right hand side.

Is it possible to get this to work on an...

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Last post by Rara72
02 Oct 2020, 20:08
speedo and odometer stopped. Where to look first?

Last post by slowcoach « 30 Sep 2020, 18:35
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by Middle29 » 03 Sep 2020, 16:12

Speedo and odometer both stopped working after a period of bouncing needle and maybe following brake check / MOT
I had a quick look and wire looks to...

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Last post by slowcoach
30 Sep 2020, 18:35
Temperature gauge issues

Last post by Mocki « 27 Sep 2020, 16:28
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by Gsparky » 27 Sep 2020, 16:12

Hi I got a mechanic to change my Engine temperature Thermostat when I had the clutch changed as it had stopped working. Now when I start the engine...

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Last post by Mocki
27 Sep 2020, 16:28
Voltage sensing split charge relay

Last post by hubcap61 « 27 Sep 2020, 12:02
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by eddgina » 26 Sep 2020, 07:01

have just fitted a voltage sensing split charge relay to my T25 which has a zig cf 8 which charges the leasure battery when hooked up will the relay...

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Last post by hubcap61
27 Sep 2020, 12:02
Headlight switch

Last post by Dazco « 25 Sep 2020, 17:32
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by Dazco » 24 Sep 2020, 16:59

Had the headlight switch fail the other day , the rocker was solid in the off position . Before ordering a new one i thought I'd have a look inside (...

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Last post by Dazco
25 Sep 2020, 17:32
1.9 DF: bypass air cut-off solenoid power supply

Last post by DevonAid « 23 Sep 2020, 16:55
Replies: 5
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
23 Sep 2020, 16:55
Instrument cluster ribbon - why is contact 6 bridged to 4?

Last post by sonic23 « 22 Sep 2020, 20:19
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by sonic23 » 22 Sep 2020, 13:50

Hi there,
My temp gauge has stopped working and on closer inspection it looks like there is a break in the ribbon bridge between pin 6 (yellow/red...

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Last post by sonic23
22 Sep 2020, 20:19
I messed something up - Can't use Leisure battery.

Last post by Gingermagic « 20 Sep 2020, 14:53
Replies: 15
by Gingermagic » 06 Sep 2020, 18:21
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Hi Everyone,

We've got a T25 with a Zig CF8 battery charging and distribution system.

This afternoon, I've just added this ...

.. to the Zig....
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Last post by Gingermagic
20 Sep 2020, 14:53
Which Windscreen Washer Pump?

Last post by Mocki « 19 Sep 2020, 07:39
Replies: 3
by Piratepete » 18 Sep 2020, 15:50

Hi Guys
I need a new windscreenwasher pump.
Old one has part no. 251 955 651 stamped on it.
BW and Heritage both quote front washer pumps but part...

3 Replies

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Last post by Mocki
19 Sep 2020, 07:39
Odd relay problem

Last post by captain Byrne « 18 Sep 2020, 09:22
Replies: 15
by captain Byrne » 09 Sep 2020, 11:24
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Odd problem here - When taking sharp bends or going over the occasional bump I get a clicking relay sound from the fusebox. However, if taking a...
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Last post by captain Byrne
18 Sep 2020, 09:22
Old leisure battery wiring

Last post by robertneill602 « 14 Sep 2020, 14:58
Replies: 16
by triggermala » 28 Mar 2020, 20:28
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Hi I have removed my old leisure battery set up as it was a right mess, only problem now is I have these 2 loose wires spare . They are connected to...
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Last post by robertneill602
14 Sep 2020, 14:58
Low ignition voltage

Last post by robertneill602 « 14 Sep 2020, 14:24
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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 robertneill602
14 Sep 2020, 14:24
Starter Motor wiring

Last post by robertneill602 « 13 Sep 2020, 14:15
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by PhilNorwich » 28 Jul 2020, 18:28

Hi All, my first post on here, I used to have T2s but now have a T25
My van won't start, it won't turn over, i've changed the starter motor, relay,...

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Last post by robertneill602
13 Sep 2020, 14:15
Jump lead doubts

Last post by Mocki « 13 Sep 2020, 14:13
Replies: 7
by JerryMaidstone » 01 Sep 2020, 19:15

Hi All,
If it possible to jump start my 1984 petrol camper using the leisure battery, which is situated next to it, or does the internal wiring set...

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Last post by Mocki
13 Sep 2020, 14:13
Fixed - Leisure Batteries Dropping Voltage Causing Split Charge Solenoid to Disengage

Last post by robertneill602 « 13 Sep 2020, 13:47
Replies: 1
by Splurt » 05 Sep 2020, 12:20

Set off last Saturday for a 4 night trip. Day one and the electrical gremlins emerge before we even make it to the first destination. The leisure...

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Last post by robertneill602
13 Sep 2020, 13:47
Split charge upgrade to CF8 zig

Last post by robertneill602 « 13 Sep 2020, 13:33
Replies: 10
by CovKid » 01 Aug 2015, 18:56

I've always charged my leisure via a split charge relay (no probs) but now have a zig CF8 I can use. Is there much advantage over and above the...

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Last post by robertneill602
13 Sep 2020, 13:33
Battery or Alternator trouble?

Last post by robertneill602 « 12 Sep 2020, 20:55
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by Ciaoflyer » 15 Jul 2020, 14:24

Hi Guys, just rebuilt the engine on my '88 T25 DJ 2.1 and it runs great! However, I am having starting issues..

1: Fully recharged the battery...

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Last post by robertneill602
12 Sep 2020, 20:55
Switch lights on, engine cuts out

Last post by robertneill602 « 12 Sep 2020, 19:53
Replies: 9
by Savara » 21 Aug 2020, 13:48

Hi All. Now this is interesting. Definitely a new one for me: I'm heading back from the MOT today and discovered that when I switch my headlights on,...

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Last post by robertneill602
12 Sep 2020, 19:53
struggling to find a leisure battery that fits behind passenger seat

Last post by pondering « 09 Sep 2020, 21:56
Replies: 15
by timski » 16 Aug 2020, 11:33
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Hi Guys,

Does anyone know where I can get a leisure battery that fits in the leisure battery compartment. The dimensions are 280L X 180H X175W....
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Last post by pondering
09 Sep 2020, 21:56
Tachometer ‘82 Air cooled

Last post by Jay Peg « 06 Sep 2020, 18:38
Replies: 7
by Jay Peg » 05 Sep 2020, 10:16

Hi,

been doing a little research on buying and installing a Tachometer on my ‘82 2.0 air cooled.
Wondered if anyone has any knowledge on this to...

7 Replies

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Last post by Jay Peg
06 Sep 2020, 18:38
Main Beam Warning Light Failure

Last post by Florence the Komet « 31 Aug 2020, 17:52
Replies: 25
by ianvfr750 » 08 Nov 2019, 11:10
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I've got a failed main beam warning light on my 1991 T25 Autosleeper - I got a replacement blue capless bulb from Brickwerks thinking this was the...
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Last post by Florence the Komet
31 Aug 2020, 17:52
Dimdip Causing a Problem? Newbie

Last post by Piratepete « 28 Aug 2020, 17:36
Replies: 10
by Piratepete » 25 Aug 2020, 09:23

Hi Guys
Cybil has just sailed through her MOT. But tester say I need to fix a problem with the sidelights.

Simply, with ignition on, sidelights on,...

10 Replies

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Last post by Piratepete
28 Aug 2020, 17:36
Unusual engine temperature rise

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 28 Aug 2020, 14:17
Replies: 3
by TONYT25T25 » 27 Aug 2020, 20:23

Went for a drive today as not taken van out for about a week, Noticed temperature gauge when driving along was higher than usual, cool day but...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
28 Aug 2020, 14:17
Radiator Fan - 20 sec on then off

Last post by syncroandy « 28 Aug 2020, 09:20
Replies: 18
by aknapper » 22 Jun 2020, 08:30
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1987 Komet DG High top: So the radiator fan does work. but just not very long - maybe 20-30 sec at a time. Coolant temp has always run a bit hot...
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Last post by syncroandy
28 Aug 2020, 09:20
Electrolux RM 184 cooling fan

Last post by McNab « 28 Aug 2020, 08:57
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by McNab » 07 Aug 2020, 06:52

Hey guys, I've been using the fridge in my 85 westy whilst camping and recently the fan started making noise, and was on all the time. It eventually...

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28 Aug 2020, 08:57
Help please: Something's happened to my leisure battery wiring...

Last post by RichMac « 27 Aug 2020, 13:43
Replies: 2
by RichMac » 23 Aug 2020, 20:34

Hello all
I'm making my first post with a plea for help as I cant figure out what's wrong with the wiring between my two batteries (leisure to main)...

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Last post by RichMac
27 Aug 2020, 13:43
Eberspacher D1L no heat.

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 23 Aug 2020, 19:10
Replies: 21
by maxstu » 14 Aug 2020, 13:02
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On board my sister's yacht a D1L model with thermostat in stateroom.
Heater not used for nearly a year. So thought l would test both settings while...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
23 Aug 2020, 19:10
Eberspacher pump not clicking

Last post by saviogimmi « 23 Aug 2020, 17:40
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by saviogimmi » 23 Aug 2020, 14:24

Hi all out this prob on the camper board but thought I’d try my luck here! D2L eber, will not start up. I have changed thermostat controller, Ecu and...

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Last post by saviogimmi
23 Aug 2020, 17:40
Wipers, washers, and heater fans, not working.

Last post by liakos1982 « 21 Aug 2020, 17:52
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by rollercoaster » 12 Feb 2020, 13:40
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Feel a bit stuck, away from home in North Bristol, rainy day..
No tools with me either..
Any ideas?
Will call out the breakdown man.
Electrics is a...
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Last post by liakos1982
21 Aug 2020, 17:52
Cable rating

Last post by Mocki « 21 Aug 2020, 08:33
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by Teeaitch » 20 Aug 2020, 15:19

I'm planning on fitting a 140amp VSR split charger. As usual, I'm confused about what rating cable and fuse I should use. Can anybody put me in the...

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Last post by Mocki
21 Aug 2020, 08:33
westfalia 3 way fridge sudddenly stopped igniting and warning panel issue

Last post by Paule39 « 20 Aug 2020, 14:37
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by Paule39 » 12 Aug 2020, 09:13

Hi All
We are currently away on a 3 week trip around Scotland - fridge (3 way westfalia) has been running on gas for last 2 weeks. After a long drive...

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Last post by Paule39
20 Aug 2020, 14:37
Halls sender - fitting and timing

Last post by adrianbutter « 19 Aug 2020, 22:21

by adrianbutter » 19 Aug 2020, 22:21

As per other post - I am watching closely a starting when hot / stalling issue on my bus. (T25 1985 DG 1.9). I'm only changing one thing at a time,...

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19 Aug 2020, 22:21

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