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Dashboard errors!

Last post by AngeloEvs « 26 Jan 2022, 20:21
Replies: 12
by mercrocker » 06 Jan 2022, 15:04

I apologise if this is a resurrection of previous thread content but seem unable to currently access the very useful Wiki sections......

Got a...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
26 Jan 2022, 20:21
Blown fuse. Twice!

Last post by Stesaw « 21 Jan 2022, 11:01
Replies: 9
by mariner » 20 Jan 2022, 16:38

Hi all. Fuse 10 blew pretty badly the other day when wipers and blower were both going - blower on full blast.

Replaced it and drove the van,...

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Last post by Stesaw
21 Jan 2022, 11:01
87 westfalia club joker leisure wiring

Last post by Philfocker « 18 Jan 2022, 19:44

by Philfocker » 18 Jan 2022, 19:44

Hi,

Does anyone have a leisure wiring diagram for an 87 westfalia club joker.
I am undoing a lot of previous owner's bodges.
Also enewing the whole...

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Last post by Philfocker
18 Jan 2022, 19:44
Dashboard lights not working

Last post by JamieQPR « 17 Jan 2022, 15:52
Replies: 11
by JamieQPR » 11 Oct 2021, 15:01

Hi there. The lights on on my Caravelle 1986 dashboard are not working. Does anybody know what fuse the dashboard is, or how to find a map of the...

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Last post by JamieQPR
17 Jan 2022, 15:52
battery location

Last post by Mocki « 17 Jan 2022, 00:38
Replies: 4
by Betty boop 1 » 16 Jan 2022, 14:37

been tinkering in betty and got thinking......rear N/S in the engine bay is a space that looks like it could be for a battery does anyone know if...

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Last post by Mocki
17 Jan 2022, 00:38
How do you fit BW's swivel seat battery clamp?

Last post by Italjohn « 10 Jan 2022, 13:03
Replies: 5
by Mrs8925 » 04 Dec 2021, 14:55

It's probably obvious but i can't work it out. Anyone got a picture?

TIA x

Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

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Last post by Italjohn
10 Jan 2022, 13:03
Instrument Ribbon Replacement?

Last post by Italjohn « 10 Jan 2022, 11:36
Replies: 11
by Smiffo » 23 Oct 2021, 10:25

I remember a few years ago the PCB replacement items were north of £300.
They seem to have a few different designs now, and this one is approx half...

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Last post by Italjohn
10 Jan 2022, 11:36
Non VW

Last post by Robsey « 10 Jan 2022, 00:18
Replies: 24
by R0B » 07 Jan 2022, 18:23
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Changed the battery on my car a week ago. Today the battery light is on. Checked the battery with a multimeter with the engine off 12.48v and 14.8...
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Last post by Robsey
10 Jan 2022, 00:18
TK103 central locking wiring.

Last post by Aidan « 07 Jan 2022, 16:03
Replies: 3
by captain Byrne » 03 Dec 2020, 09:49

Ok, so I lost my central locking key fob - well actually it's at the bottom of a lake in the south of France. Anyway, I've got a TK103 gps tracker...

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Last post by Aidan
07 Jan 2022, 16:03
LED Indicator issue

Last post by Shinnster « 05 Jan 2022, 16:25
Replies: 15
by Shinnster » 12 Dec 2021, 16:27
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Hi all
another day a new issue!

I have got a set of the LED indicators and relay from Slaughterhouse but 1 of them isnt working.
If i switch the...
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Last post by Shinnster
05 Jan 2022, 16:25
Windscreen washer pump

Last post by ZsZ « 03 Jan 2022, 14:21
Replies: 11
by ZsZ » 31 Dec 2021, 08:39

In the fight for a good washer on a pre '87 van I have replaced the washer jets to 3 hole Suzuki ones, I have added a non-return valve to have fluid...

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Last post by ZsZ
03 Jan 2022, 14:21
Central locking

Last post by dogbower « 02 Jan 2022, 14:40
Replies: 4
by dogbower » 30 Dec 2021, 20:51

Hi, new owner here.
My new van has central locking, it only appears to function when locking drivers door. Is that correct, or should it work on all...

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Last post by dogbower
02 Jan 2022, 14:40
Cigarette lighter sleeve won't come off?

Last post by Robsey « 27 Dec 2021, 10:29
Replies: 8
by Shinnster » 23 Dec 2021, 03:00

hey all,

feel a bit stupid with this one but I got a new cigarette lighter as mine was cracked and didnt work without me holding the connected...

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Last post by Robsey
27 Dec 2021, 10:29
T25 - turn the key and nothing. Starter motor?

Last post by Mocki « 18 Dec 2021, 14:14
Replies: 13
by mhowood » 27 Nov 2021, 15:41

So today it's cold and wet out.
I started my 1987 T25. It turned over just fine. Bit slow to catch maybe but it's been too weeks since I drove her....

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Last post by Mocki
18 Dec 2021, 14:14
Rear lights not working

Last post by maxstu « 16 Dec 2021, 17:36
Replies: 7
by T25boy71 » 23 Sep 2021, 20:43

Hi all having a problem with my rear lights not working
brake light fine
Turn single left and right fine
number plate fine
fog light fine
fuses...

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Last post by maxstu
16 Dec 2021, 17:36
JX 1.6 June 1989 Wiring Diagram

Last post by ZsZ « 08 Dec 2021, 07:26
Replies: 5
by masvera8 » 06 Dec 2021, 19:16

Hello,

This wiring diagram from syncosport, mostly agrees with my June 1989 JX 1.6 Club Joker. However the manual is post August 1989, and some...

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Last post by ZsZ
08 Dec 2021, 07:26
Indicator tell tale lamp not working

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 06 Dec 2021, 20:07
Replies: 3
by morzov » 10 Jun 2021, 08:27

Have got an MOT coming up on my 1982 T25 2 litre air cooled.

The direction indicator tell tale light on the dash is not working although the...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
06 Dec 2021, 20:07
Clear photo of indicator/headlight stalk switch internal components!

Last post by grace72 « 04 Dec 2021, 14:12

by grace72 » 04 Dec 2021, 14:12

Hi my dipped lights weren’t working after flickering off whilst driving and occasionally working after switching to main beam and back a few time. I...

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Last post by grace72
04 Dec 2021, 14:12
no indicators

Last post by hippy chick « 03 Dec 2021, 19:28
Replies: 10
by hippy chick » 29 Nov 2021, 10:31

ok so new radiator fitted new heater motor fitted dash back in all working apart from indicators :( four hours trying to sort it and find fault but...

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Last post by hippy chick
03 Dec 2021, 19:28
hot to remove rear bulb connector?

Last post by Stesaw « 02 Dec 2021, 18:51
Replies: 12
by Shinnster » 22 Nov 2021, 16:03

hey all,
may be a stupid question but how do you get the connector out of the rear bulb holder? ive pulled at it with quite a bit of force and its...

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Last post by Stesaw
02 Dec 2021, 18:51
Wipers work with no key in?

Last post by davidoft1 « 01 Dec 2021, 23:20
Replies: 7
by Shinnster » 01 Dec 2021, 15:05

Doing little bits on the van today and took it for a spin to check all was ok.
it started to rain and luckily wipers work but I noticed when I turned...

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Last post by davidoft1
01 Dec 2021, 23:20
Ignition Coil Green Label

Last post by freckvan1 « 23 Nov 2021, 23:50
Replies: 13
by freckvan1 » 19 Nov 2021, 15:45

Afternoon All,

1984 W/C 1,9 DG

Tried to start van, dead . All lights work ok . Oil and coolant dash lights flashing turn key and nowt .
Battery ok...

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Last post by freckvan1
23 Nov 2021, 23:50
Alternator Warning Light

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 18 Nov 2021, 19:10
Replies: 3
by Oilline » 13 Nov 2021, 15:32

I have the later type dash cluster. My alternator warning light is staying on. I’m getting 14.5 volts at the battery with the engine running so I...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
18 Nov 2021, 19:10
Headlights? Grrrr..

Last post by Michael4 « 14 Nov 2021, 22:33
Replies: 7
by Michael4 » 14 Nov 2021, 11:51

Headlight failure

So straight to the earth crowns, fuses, relays etc. Lots of scrabbling around. Nothing.

And the problem was?

Both bulbs gone at...

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Last post by Michael4
14 Nov 2021, 22:33
Completely Dead T25 DG

Last post by Mr Bean « 11 Nov 2021, 23:34
Replies: 6
by Blrsjer » 11 Nov 2021, 22:26

Hello all,

So I’ll start this post with a small story: It’s a cold autumn morning and I go to start my T25 DG, she starts up first time and whilst...

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Last post by Mr Bean
11 Nov 2021, 23:34
Blower Motor Plug Numbers?

Last post by Robsey « 09 Nov 2021, 15:54
Replies: 6
by xgav8 » 07 Nov 2021, 20:08

Hey all,

Have replaced my blower motor & resistor and putting it all back together. But now I'm at the plug and I'm not sure which wire goes into...

6 Replies

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Last post by Robsey
09 Nov 2021, 15:54
Electric fuel pump problem

Last post by AngeloEvs « 08 Nov 2021, 22:20
Replies: 13
by Ray » 08 Nov 2021, 17:18

After 10 months still having trouble with my electric petrol pump failing. I have tried checking everything in the elecric system and after 7...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
08 Nov 2021, 22:20
Instrument Cluster Swap

Last post by AngeloEvs « 08 Nov 2021, 17:49
Replies: 7
by Oilline » 07 Nov 2021, 15:02

Am I able to fit the instrument cluster from my late ‘85 German market petrol van with rev counter and digital clock to my ‘88 Uk market petrol Doka...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
08 Nov 2021, 17:49
Sliding door wiring

Last post by Stesaw « 07 Nov 2021, 19:26
Replies: 4
by adsnape » 07 Nov 2021, 17:02

I have a brown 12v live wire hanging in the forward sliding door post that connects to a light. Does anyone know where the other end connects to? I...

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Last post by Stesaw
07 Nov 2021, 19:26
Tailgate wiring

Last post by Robsey « 07 Nov 2021, 10:11
Replies: 9
by Rascal » 04 Nov 2021, 12:40

Im in the process of reinstating the central locking on my van and the rear wiring has been cut at some point im assuming when the tailgate was...

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Last post by Robsey
07 Nov 2021, 10:11
Heater resistors

Last post by WILKS « 07 Nov 2021, 09:10

by WILKS » 07 Nov 2021, 09:10

1.6 JX 1989
I am I the process of carrying out the full heater box overhaul but am unable to purchase the (gold type) resistors BW nil stock .. can...

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Last post by WILKS
07 Nov 2021, 09:10
1989 F reg 2.1 Dj syncro with no brake lights?

Last post by spanishfly « 01 Nov 2021, 18:08
Replies: 1
by spanishfly » 31 Oct 2021, 22:17

Struggling with a lack of brake lights.

Bulbs good, fuse good.

I have live at the switches under the master cylinder on the red/yellow all the...

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Last post by spanishfly
01 Nov 2021, 18:08
Relay 292, a technical study.

Last post by keynsham1 « 01 Nov 2021, 08:08
Replies: 25
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 keynsham1
01 Nov 2021, 08:08
120 amp alternator worthwhile ?

Last post by bigherb « 31 Oct 2021, 15:43
Replies: 12
by MagicWagon » 30 Oct 2021, 16:50

I been recommended this place to upgrade my defunkt alternator for my 2.0l '83 Aircooled devon.
They can fully rebuild it as a 65amp for £110...

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Last post by bigherb
31 Oct 2021, 15:43
Alternator kaput ?

Last post by MagicWagon « 29 Oct 2021, 18:21
Replies: 23
by MagicWagon » 27 Oct 2021, 11:05
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Hi. All. Am on hols in Wales and I think my alternator may have had it. Alternator light on dash stays on. Voltage at battery doesn't increase when...
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Last post by MagicWagon
29 Oct 2021, 18:21
I’m sure this is easy, but… fitting a new heater switch.

Last post by KenT3 « 29 Oct 2021, 14:50
Replies: 2
by KenT3 » 10 Oct 2021, 18:47

Hi
I’m been the proud owner of Ollie since August 22nd. We’re getting some minor electric work done and the auto electrician has gone off ill poor...

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Last post by KenT3
29 Oct 2021, 14:50
Van Not turning over question.

Last post by ajsimmo « 29 Oct 2021, 08:50
Replies: 43
by pleasestartnow » 25 Jul 2021, 13:23
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Hi all,

Quick question, for the last week dome of the time I go to start the van it doesn't turn over the first time but does the second or third....
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Last post by ajsimmo
29 Oct 2021, 08:50
Failed mot on nearside headlight

Last post by Bryce « 28 Oct 2021, 10:11
Replies: 20
by Bryce » 27 Oct 2021, 15:41
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So I have made a bit of a whoopsie, meant to be going away on Friday and didn't realise mot was past due.

Just had it back and it's been failed on...
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Last post by Bryce
28 Oct 2021, 10:11
Mystery wire...?

Last post by Aidan « 27 Oct 2021, 08:50
Replies: 9
by spanishfly » 16 Oct 2021, 19:14

Finally finished rebuilding the 2.1 engine in my syncro learned a lot along the way. I started it today and am working through a few electrical...

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Last post by Aidan
27 Oct 2021, 08:50
Headlight relay upgrade

Last post by Robsey « 24 Oct 2021, 09:57
Replies: 12
by scotttie » 10 Mar 2021, 12:58

I know this topic has been done to death, so I have tried to read as many old posts as I could find on here and the wiki but I still have a couple of...

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Last post by Robsey
24 Oct 2021, 09:57
Instrument clusters

Last post by AngeloEvs « 23 Oct 2021, 20:34
Replies: 1
by Gordo89 » 23 Oct 2021, 18:01

I will be putting the van back together shortly and wondered if the instrument cluster can be bench tested prior to fitting.
Mainly to see if the...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
23 Oct 2021, 20:34
Speedometer problem

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 23 Oct 2021, 17:12
Replies: 27
by TONYT25T25 » 22 Nov 2020, 10:02
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Speedometer playing up again, I have unclipped it from behind the binnacle and put a few drops of 3 in 1 oil down it, but it is still not right,...
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Last post by TONYT25T25
23 Oct 2021, 17:12
Temp gauge sits high?

Last post by maxstu « 22 Oct 2021, 20:59
Replies: 9
by Shinnster » 21 Oct 2021, 13:39

Hi,

When i drive my van the temp gauge sits above half, just below 3/4's and wondered if this is normal?
i'm scared to drive long distances at the...

9 Replies

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Last post by maxstu
22 Oct 2021, 20:59
Choke wire fire

Last post by MagicWagon « 21 Oct 2021, 10:36
Replies: 8
by MagicWagon » 18 Oct 2021, 19:09

Had a bit of a scare this evening. I was adjusting the automatic chokes on my 83 2.0L air cooled as it was running very fast on choke. I took off the...

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Last post by MagicWagon
21 Oct 2021, 10:36
headlight upgrade kit review

Last post by syncroandy « 20 Oct 2021, 10:54
Replies: 3
by RCN » 19 Oct 2021, 19:36

Hello collective hive
Asked a couple of the guys here about these headlight upgrades they did but wondering if anyone else has any view - good or bad...

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Last post by syncroandy
20 Oct 2021, 10:54
Dash light short out ,smoke filled cab

Last post by innocenti « 18 Oct 2021, 10:16
Replies: 15
by innocenti » 10 Oct 2021, 17:37
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Hi pics attached
Would the failure of the dash variation illumination light cause this ?
Last night dashs light flickered then off totally before...
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Last post by innocenti
18 Oct 2021, 10:16
Speedo Needle

Last post by sauce1001 « 17 Oct 2021, 08:56
Replies: 3
by sauce1001 » 16 Oct 2021, 20:15

Hi all, I've just changed my KPH speedo to MPH using a vinyl overlay. This involved removing the needle and the 2 small screws on the face. I've...

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Last post by sauce1001
17 Oct 2021, 08:56
Bulb for brake warning

Last post by Robsey « 16 Oct 2021, 18:17
Replies: 2
by chrism589 » 16 Oct 2021, 14:37

Hi.

Got a 87 T25. The bulb for the handbrake warning light is missing. I can't find the correct model bulb to use on various forums.
Can anyone...

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Last post by Robsey
16 Oct 2021, 18:17
Reverse lights no worky ??

Last post by ScienceBoy « 13 Oct 2021, 17:47
Replies: 24
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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Last post by ScienceBoy
13 Oct 2021, 17:47
new door and rear speakers :D

Last post by fh9977 « 13 Oct 2021, 08:53

by fh9977 » 13 Oct 2021, 08:53

Hi - I replaced my door and rear speakers yesterday, van still had the stock Blaupunkt made in West Germany. I was never a fan of the Blue Dot as a...

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13 Oct 2021, 08:53

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