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Oil Pressure Warning Light Inoperative	keynsham1	15 Dec 2025, 15:09	Once this week	Electrical & Instrumentation

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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...

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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...

7 Replies

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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...
23 Replies

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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...

12 Replies

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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...

1 Replies

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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...

8 Replies

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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...

3 Replies

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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...

3 Replies

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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...

2 Replies

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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...
24 Replies

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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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Last post by fh9977
13 Oct 2021, 08:53
Dashboard Switch Illumination.

Last post by keynsham1 « 12 Oct 2021, 20:01
Replies: 2
by keynsham1 » 12 Oct 2021, 18:14

I am currently refitting my dash and the instrument console and have noticed that there are some switches that light up with the lights and some...

2 Replies

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Last post by keynsham1
12 Oct 2021, 20:01
New headlights smoked? Brickwerks

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 12 Oct 2021, 13:13
Replies: 5
by Jonnyb416 » 09 Oct 2021, 18:22

Hi all,

I’m slightly confused as Brickwerks have the H4 headlights available in a set but you can’t order them individually. I’d order the set but...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
12 Oct 2021, 13:13
Location of 12v Fuse

Last post by JamieQPR « 11 Oct 2021, 16:22
Replies: 13
by otherking » 20 Oct 2016, 18:09

Hey there!
First time posting here..

I've recently bought my first T25 (1989 California) and I believe my 12v fuse might have blown as the inside...

13 Replies

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Last post by JamieQPR
11 Oct 2021, 16:22
Reverse lights inop

Last post by Aidan « 11 Oct 2021, 13:18
Replies: 4
by WILKS » 06 Oct 2021, 17:06

1.6 JX 1986 5 speed .. I have an intermittent fault with the reverse lights , fitted a new switch ex BW ,lights are still operating very...

4 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
11 Oct 2021, 13:18
Rear Fog Light Voltage Mystery

Last post by syncroandy « 05 Oct 2021, 15:26
Replies: 7
by PaulG » 29 Sep 2021, 17:50

Hi all,

1989 RHD genuine UK van

My rear fog light looked dim, so I started investigating. I have discovered that the voltage between the feed wire...

7 Replies

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Last post by syncroandy
05 Oct 2021, 15:26
Dash Light Question

Last post by gary1998 « 30 Sep 2021, 22:29
Replies: 4
by Ant-t » 29 Sep 2021, 21:33

The dash light for my temp/fuel guages (on the right) has stopped working, looking closer the metal strip has disintegrated so there no power...

4 Replies

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Last post by gary1998
30 Sep 2021, 22:29
Blower pwm upgrade

Last post by airheadboxer « 29 Sep 2021, 19:47
Replies: 12
by Lanciaman » 04 Sep 2021, 10:08

I've got my dash out at the mo, so am going to fix the blower motor and like the idea of the pwm upgrade.
But I can't find much about it, and Bw's,...

12 Replies

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Last post by airheadboxer
29 Sep 2021, 19:47
How reliable are the fuel tank gauge sender units

Last post by weimarbus « 29 Sep 2021, 17:26
Replies: 4
by weimarbus » 28 Sep 2021, 16:15

Hi, as per post title, I just wondered from those with more experience of tank replacement whether the tank sender units are generally reliable or do...

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Last post by weimarbus
29 Sep 2021, 17:26
Hooking up a portable solar panel

Last post by sweetaswesty « 28 Sep 2021, 13:01
Replies: 9
by sweetaswesty » 22 Sep 2021, 07:48

I've noticed on some photos and videos that it's possible to run a cable and connection for a portable solar panel into the van through the ac power...

9 Replies

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Last post by sweetaswesty
28 Sep 2021, 13:01
New Leisure Wiring - Asking For Your Experience and Advice

Last post by oli8925 « 23 Sep 2021, 17:15
Replies: 6
by oli8925 » 30 Aug 2021, 16:08

Hi everyone,

As per title I'm putting together the plans to wire in a completely new leisure loom. This is my first time wiring up a leisure system,...

6 Replies

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Last post by oli8925
23 Sep 2021, 17:15
Inherited a battery isolator, can i wire dash clock to battery?

Last post by grace72 « 18 Sep 2021, 12:21
Replies: 3
by grace72 » 15 Sep 2021, 12:24

The 1.9 DG I have recently bought came with a battery isolator and of course the clock stops when i use it. Is it possible to wire up the clock to...

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Last post by grace72
18 Sep 2021, 12:21
Instrument cluster - no voltage regulator

Last post by Robsey « 16 Sep 2021, 22:44
Replies: 2
by jospanner » 16 Sep 2021, 12:15

Hi, looks like the voltage regulator has been bypassed on my gauge cluster. Opened it up to test the fuel gauge, cos I'm having weird intermittent...

2 Replies

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Last post by Robsey
16 Sep 2021, 22:44
Flashing lights!!

Last post by AngeloEvs « 11 Sep 2021, 21:22
Replies: 7
by Wearside wanderer » 12 Jul 2021, 12:47

so I have developed a couple of new unwanted disco lights on the dashboard, firstly the water Coolant, however I know it’s all topped up etc so I’m...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
11 Sep 2021, 21:22
Front indicator seals?

Last post by grace72 « 10 Sep 2021, 07:10
Replies: 5
by grace72 » 09 Sep 2021, 16:35

Even though I’ve owned a T25 since 2003, I don’t remember when I last changed a front indicator bulb. Well I just have and the lense had a fair bit...

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Last post by grace72
10 Sep 2021, 07:10
EHU Question. Non VW

Last post by Stesaw « 09 Sep 2021, 23:01
Replies: 6
by maxstu » 09 Sep 2021, 20:00

We use an Esterel folding caravan for our camping trips. It has been sitting idle for a year. So l decided to open it up and check a few things...

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Last post by Stesaw
09 Sep 2021, 23:01
glow plug light

Last post by ZsZ « 07 Sep 2021, 14:01
Replies: 7
by ianvfr750 » 01 Sep 2021, 09:14

I have a 1.6TD camper and the glow plug light normally takes about 45 seconds to go out - is this normal or does it indicate a problem with the...

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Last post by ZsZ
07 Sep 2021, 14:01
Temp gauge reading high with warning light

Last post by Samanthington « 01 Sep 2021, 11:56
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by rosar » 24 May 2021, 09:24

Dear all,

I have a 1990 2.1 Caravelle conversion which has just had a new engine fitted by the VW engine company. Various other bits replaced as...

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Last post by Samanthington
01 Sep 2021, 11:56
VW T25 immobiliser stopped working

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 01 Sep 2021, 08:12
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by Johnredpath1953 » 29 Aug 2021, 19:36

Hello All.
I've got a 1984 T25 that has an immobiliser on/off switch under the dash that was installed over 20 years ago It's not working and but I...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
01 Sep 2021, 08:12
Unknown wire

Last post by davidoft1 « 31 Aug 2021, 19:47
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by Ragtime.ben » 30 Aug 2021, 17:55

Can anybody tell me what this wire is? Runs round the rear of the engine bay and has an inline fuse. Goes towards the water pump area at the right...

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Last post by davidoft1
31 Aug 2021, 19:47
Protecting engine bay wires

Last post by CovKid « 30 Aug 2021, 09:30

by CovKid » 30 Aug 2021, 09:30

Quick tip from Covkid on preventing engine bay wires from going brittle. I use the same stuff when restoring valve radios because of its...

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30 Aug 2021, 09:30

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