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Fuse box and relays ID

Last post by Jay Peg « 01 May 2021, 07:09
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by Jay Peg » 30 Apr 2021, 16:19

Hi,

I’ve carried out a search to see if I could find any info on identifying what fuses and relays are for their respective purpose. Found a...

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Last post by Jay Peg
01 May 2021, 07:09
Mystery buttons in Westy hi-top

Last post by Jonrrolyat « 25 Apr 2021, 16:12
Replies: 5
by Jonrrolyat » 23 Apr 2021, 19:13

Anyone recognise these two buttons? We have had our 1980 air-cooled Westy hi-top for over 20 years but never had a clue re these. They both toggle in...

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Last post by Jonrrolyat
25 Apr 2021, 16:12
alternator light not working

Last post by shrig1969 « 25 Apr 2021, 14:07
Replies: 9
by Al Housman » 07 Apr 2021, 20:07

1990 diesel doka.

Starts fine but no battery illuminated on the dash. The battery is discharging quite rapidly but it may be getting past its best....

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Last post by shrig1969
25 Apr 2021, 14:07
Passenger front cab actuator

Last post by Wesley « 24 Apr 2021, 14:52
Replies: 2
by Wesley » 21 Apr 2021, 19:15

Evening all,

Hoping someone can shed a little light my way please.

A couple of years ago I sourced and fitted an original set of actuators as most...

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Last post by Wesley
24 Apr 2021, 14:52
Electrical? Mechanical? Overheating no fan, no idea

Last post by MoritzTheDoka « 23 Apr 2021, 18:27
Replies: 22
by MoritzTheDoka » 14 Apr 2021, 16:58
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Hello once again!

I'm hoping someone can help with this.
Today on the way home from work I noticed that the temp gauge was a little higher than...
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Last post by MoritzTheDoka
23 Apr 2021, 18:27
Fridge relay

Last post by Cookie « 22 Apr 2021, 07:53
Replies: 2
by Cookie » 22 Apr 2021, 07:31

Hi all, basic couple of questions if anyone can help;

When the headlights are on should the led on the instrument cluster illuminate? Mine only...

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Last post by Cookie
22 Apr 2021, 07:53
Speaker Mounting

Last post by Stesaw « 20 Apr 2021, 20:12
Replies: 3
by slowcoach » 20 Apr 2021, 16:32

hello,
my speakers are mounted in this location in the cab doors.

theyre mounted to the door cards with little clips, ands arent very secure. ...

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Last post by Stesaw
20 Apr 2021, 20:12
Refitting front indicators - nylon insert nut

Last post by Robsey « 18 Apr 2021, 10:24
Replies: 14
by sweetaswesty » 04 Mar 2021, 15:13

I'm refitting the front indicators to our Westfalia, soon as hopefully...
But on the VW parts diagram the self tapping screws which hold the front...

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Last post by Robsey
18 Apr 2021, 10:24
Hazard lights and radio not working

Last post by Cataldoodledoo « 18 Apr 2021, 06:24
Replies: 17
by Cataldoodledoo » 16 Apr 2021, 16:33
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Hi,

The radio and hazard lights have stopped working. The fuse is fine. Any ideas?

Thanks
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Last post by Cataldoodledoo
18 Apr 2021, 06:24
Has anyone added a starter button?

Last post by ScienceBoy « 17 Apr 2021, 14:25
Replies: 13
by ScienceBoy » 27 Feb 2021, 23:30

I have an issue with the ignition switch (new one on order) but it made me think about how to wire in a starter button.

I also read about remote...

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Last post by ScienceBoy
17 Apr 2021, 14:25
Overhead dvd player

Last post by Robsey « 13 Apr 2021, 21:34
Replies: 1
by kevin930 » 13 Apr 2021, 10:36

Hi, came across a wiki article regarding stereo feed from both starter and leisure battery via 5 pin relay. I have a overhead dvd player, which is...

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Last post by Robsey
13 Apr 2021, 21:34
Blue/grey wire near stereo and heater switches - what is it?

Last post by Cataldoodledoo « 13 Apr 2021, 11:18
Replies: 28
by Cataldoodledoo » 21 Mar 2021, 16:07
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Last post by Cataldoodledoo
13 Apr 2021, 11:18
Pcb connector to fit the instruments.

Last post by Robsey « 13 Apr 2021, 01:12
Replies: 6
by Robsey » 10 Apr 2021, 10:06

Hi all,

A daft question, but probably asked by many people who are wishing to modify, change or even repair their instrument cluster.

I have seen...

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Last post by Robsey
13 Apr 2021, 01:12
Starter motor - what connections are what?

Last post by Robsey « 11 Apr 2021, 10:54
Replies: 13
by Cataldoodledoo » 10 Apr 2021, 19:41

Hi everyone,

Can you confirm what is what please.

Top bolt - battery/mains power supply?
Two spade connectors on right - solenoid trigger?
Bottom...

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Last post by Robsey
11 Apr 2021, 10:54
Rear speakers

Last post by johnwayne « 10 Apr 2021, 18:18

by johnwayne » 10 Apr 2021, 18:18

Where would be the best place to install speakers in the back of an Autohomes Komet?

I've got an image in my head of an enclosure I could attach to...

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Last post by johnwayne
10 Apr 2021, 18:18
What's this plug?

Last post by Robsey « 10 Apr 2021, 09:04
Replies: 7
by sweetaswesty » 09 Apr 2021, 18:05

I'm tidying up the wiring behind the dash while it's out. I thought I labelled everything I disconnected but there's this strange plug left over. I'm...

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Last post by Robsey
10 Apr 2021, 09:04
Tow bar wiring help

Last post by Cataldoodledoo « 08 Apr 2021, 19:06
Replies: 2
by Cataldoodledoo » 06 Apr 2021, 16:40

Hi, I have the below tow bar and just need help deciphering the wiring.

I have two looms going to the left and towards the black box in the engine...

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Last post by Cataldoodledoo
08 Apr 2021, 19:06
Engine bay black box electrics

Last post by Robsey « 08 Apr 2021, 16:29
Replies: 8
by Cataldoodledoo » 05 Apr 2021, 19:20

Hi, I have an early 1985 VW T25 1.9l water cooled. The black box that houses the electrics in the engine bay, does anyone have a wiring diagram or is...

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Last post by Robsey
08 Apr 2021, 16:29
1987 t25 won't start

Last post by Schnippzle « 08 Apr 2021, 11:38
Replies: 4
by Bryce » 07 Apr 2021, 15:07

Hi,
I recently bought a 1987 t25 1.6 td. After the first day I had trouble starting it and found the small blade connector to the starter motor had...

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Last post by Schnippzle
08 Apr 2021, 11:38
Help required, Wire colours

Last post by Robsey « 07 Apr 2021, 21:45
Replies: 6
by Doubledoka » 25 Mar 2021, 07:36

Morning All,

Firstly apologies if this info is on here somewhere, but have done my best to find it, but no luck.

I’m tidying up the main loom in...

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Last post by Robsey
07 Apr 2021, 21:45
Revcounter

Last post by Robsey « 07 Apr 2021, 21:02
Replies: 7
by Mawsy » 04 Apr 2021, 14:12

Hi all, the revcounter on my 1989 caravelle has never worked I got it it is 1.9 auto fuel injected petrol :ok , I finally got round to checking it,...

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Last post by Robsey
07 Apr 2021, 21:02
Split charge remains?

Last post by Cookie « 07 Apr 2021, 16:09
Replies: 2
by Cookie » 07 Apr 2021, 15:30

Hello all,

From my leisure battery bay I have wires going into a relay. They then disappear off to both behind the dash and to the main battery...

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Last post by Cookie
07 Apr 2021, 16:09
Name that (loose) connector!

Last post by MoritzTheDoka « 05 Apr 2021, 13:15
Replies: 2
by MoritzTheDoka » 05 Apr 2021, 13:04

I was having a poke around the van this morning as I seem to have developed a bit of an oil leak (another question coming soon) and whilst I was...

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Last post by MoritzTheDoka
05 Apr 2021, 13:15
1987 1.9 petrol Westie automatic

Last post by izzybarnard « 04 Apr 2021, 17:48
Replies: 7
by Burrich » 03 Apr 2021, 15:51

Having just purchased the above van..it broke down on the 2nd day. Turns out it was the inhibitor switch in the gear lever cowling. When you switched...

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Last post by izzybarnard
04 Apr 2021, 17:48
Petrol starter battery

Last post by T3luestar « 31 Mar 2021, 19:37
Replies: 3
by Dazco » 31 Mar 2021, 15:51

After a good quality starter battery for petrol model( under drivers seat .
Any recommendations for a supplier?

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Last post by T3luestar
31 Mar 2021, 19:37
Check yer electrics!

Last post by keynsham1 « 31 Mar 2021, 08:46
Replies: 3
by colinthefox » 30 Mar 2021, 20:01

Found this on a friends van today.................

Sorry it's a bit out of focus. The van RCD didn't trip with a test earth fault applied. This is...

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Last post by keynsham1
31 Mar 2021, 08:46
Idle issue – 1.9 WBX petrol 1983

Last post by Johnboyanderson « 29 Mar 2021, 22:44
Replies: 20
by Johnboyanderson » 16 Mar 2021, 22:32
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Hello, new(ish) to the forum (finally guessed login) so firstly a massive thank you for all the time and effort people put in here – it's been an...
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Last post by Johnboyanderson
29 Mar 2021, 22:44
Noisy belt, Is it the Alternator?

Last post by MoritzTheDoka « 28 Mar 2021, 20:31
Replies: 2
by MoritzTheDoka » 28 Mar 2021, 20:03

hey!

The ever growing list of questions i have is, erm growing...

We've not had the van long, and shortly after we got it the belt started to slip,...

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Last post by MoritzTheDoka
28 Mar 2021, 20:31
Fitting a glove box light switch

Last post by Robsey « 28 Mar 2021, 12:29
Replies: 4
by Robsey » 27 Mar 2021, 09:46

I have been looking at fitting a light for the glove-box.
No real need, but it is something to do.

The whole concept is silly easy, but I am a...

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Last post by Robsey
28 Mar 2021, 12:29
Relays under drivers seat

Last post by Da dan « 24 Mar 2021, 19:17
Replies: 10
by Da dan » 22 Mar 2021, 18:30

I have a 85 Devon and under the drivers seat by the start battery are two relays/inline fuses. I’m guessing one is split charger and one for the...

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Last post by Da dan
24 Mar 2021, 19:17
Temperamental Temp Light

Last post by AngeloEvs « 24 Mar 2021, 10:40
Replies: 1
by Stesaw » 17 Mar 2021, 20:17

Right, Story time.

The other week after coming back from a local garden centre I had the temp light start flashing about 2 miles from home...ruh...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
24 Mar 2021, 10:40
Cheap Batteries

Last post by ash1293 « 23 Mar 2021, 07:51
Replies: 7
by Spailpin Fanach » 22 Mar 2021, 11:26

What do people think about this battery on fleabay:

I'm shopping around for batteries to rewire electrics on bus. Generally, I think if something...

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Last post by ash1293
23 Mar 2021, 07:51
Switched live whereabouts

Last post by Cataldoodledoo « 21 Mar 2021, 21:56
Replies: 8
by Cataldoodledoo » 15 Mar 2021, 17:07

Hi, I’ve installed a leisure battery and I need to run a switched 12v live supply to a terminal on the relay to stop the primary battery discharging...

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Last post by Cataldoodledoo
21 Mar 2021, 21:56
Oil Pressure and Temp gauges

Last post by Stesaw « 21 Mar 2021, 18:12
Replies: 7
by Stesaw » 20 Mar 2021, 16:32

With my 2.1 build coming along I've thought about monitoring such things as oil pressure and temp to make sure I did it right :lol:.

For the folk...

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Last post by Stesaw
21 Mar 2021, 18:12
How do I know if I have an early/late fuse box

Last post by Cataldoodledoo « 21 Mar 2021, 16:05
Replies: 6
by Cataldoodledoo » 19 Mar 2021, 21:29

Trying to work this out and also find a wiring diagram for the one I have. What’s the easiest way? It’s a 1985 VW T25. Thanks.

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Last post by Cataldoodledoo
21 Mar 2021, 16:05
ZIG Controller Upgrade

Last post by Mocki « 20 Mar 2021, 12:34
Replies: 1
by keynsham1 » 20 Mar 2021, 10:38

I am looking at upgrading my electrics to use either a Zig CF9 or CF10. They are both pretty similar. I can understand the wiring but it isn't clear...

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Last post by Mocki
20 Mar 2021, 12:34
Temp gauge sender - linear resistance?

Last post by WillScott « 19 Mar 2021, 20:33
Replies: 6
by T25Convert » 30 Mar 2020, 19:06

New temperature gauge sender fitted to 1.9wbx. Black square plug one identical to the one on there.

However, temperature gauge now sits at 3/4...

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Last post by WillScott
19 Mar 2021, 20:33
Extra wires in the head-light loom

Last post by Robsey « 18 Mar 2021, 22:12
Replies: 8
by Robsey » 18 Mar 2021, 11:52

Hi all,

I am a firm believer of no question is a stupid question, but here 'should' be a simple question.

If you have read my other posts, you will...

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Last post by Robsey
18 Mar 2021, 22:12
Butt connectors

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 17 Mar 2021, 18:45
Replies: 9
by kentishvanman » 15 Mar 2021, 20:15

Hi,
Have used these from time to time on vehicle wiring but never thought of using on domestic/household cables ie up to about 5amp.
Has anyone used...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
17 Mar 2021, 18:45
Non VW. Any electricians or people in the know

Last post by Aidan « 17 Mar 2021, 09:03
Replies: 5
by RCN » 16 Mar 2021, 14:59

Hi all. Can anyone tell me about this please. Viewing a property and this is the fuse box. It seems to have fuse wire and there's a mention of...

5 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
17 Mar 2021, 09:03
Indication problems

Last post by T25_Baloo « 14 Mar 2021, 10:54
Replies: 5
by T25_Baloo » 07 Mar 2021, 14:30

Not had much luck today.

The passenger side indicator stopped working so I got a new bulb from Halfords and tried to fit it. When I did so I...

5 Replies

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Last post by T25_Baloo
14 Mar 2021, 10:54
Interior LED lighting

Last post by AngeloEvs « 13 Mar 2021, 17:53
Replies: 2
by keynsham1 » 13 Mar 2021, 16:28

I am sure this has been asked before but I am looking for advice on interior LED lighting for my van. I have stripped the interior out as I am doing...

2 Replies

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Last post by AngeloEvs
13 Mar 2021, 17:53
Handbrake/brake fluid warning light

Last post by Cataldoodledoo « 12 Mar 2021, 20:35
Replies: 4
by Cataldoodledoo » 08 Mar 2021, 12:44

Hi everyone. I have stripped my cab out and found that the handbrake warning light was not connected to the dash, the cable was stuffed under the...

4 Replies

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Last post by Cataldoodledoo
12 Mar 2021, 20:35
1988 1.9TD AAz blowing heater 20 amp fuse

Last post by Schnippzle « 12 Mar 2021, 18:26
Replies: 5
by jacko1967 » 05 Mar 2021, 12:46

Hi I got in the van today and put the front heater knob to number three and Hurd a click and nothing from the heater blower checked the fuse and sure...

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Last post by Schnippzle
12 Mar 2021, 18:26
Temperature gauge light.

Last post by garyharbord « 11 Mar 2021, 08:48
Replies: 7
by garyharbord » 07 Mar 2021, 22:04

My Temperature gauge light is permanently on and only goes off when the Headlights are switched on . I guess its a wiring problem anyone point me in...

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Last post by garyharbord
11 Mar 2021, 08:48
Aftermarket VW Three Pin Connectors

Last post by maxstu « 09 Mar 2021, 20:30

by maxstu » 09 Mar 2021, 20:30

Seeking the male and female three round pin VW connectors. Or equivalent aftermarket. Must be compatible with genuine VW connectors
Brickwerk out of...

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Last post by maxstu
09 Mar 2021, 20:30
Domestic Wiring

Last post by Cecil « 08 Mar 2021, 16:46
Replies: 5
by maxstu » 07 Mar 2021, 20:07

Would someone please explain in simple terms what this means below; DNO, TNS, UKPN, SPD etc?

Also the C2's are:

R emedial action...

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Last post by Cecil
08 Mar 2021, 16:46
Electrics.....??

Last post by ScienceBoy « 01 Mar 2021, 23:41
Replies: 13
by randamonia » 30 Jan 2021, 17:42

Hi

Hoping someone with much more knowledge can educate me please?
I noticed a fuse off my leisure battery had had some heat to the point of melting...

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Last post by ScienceBoy
01 Mar 2021, 23:41
Engine bay remote starter switch

Last post by Mocki « 28 Feb 2021, 11:43
Replies: 16
by alan.lane3 » 23 Apr 2016, 20:17
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Today i had a problem with my ignition.
I needed a helper to turn the key whilst i worked out what was wrong.
I didn't have a helper so I made an...
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Last post by Mocki
28 Feb 2021, 11:43
Starter motor/electrics?

Last post by ScienceBoy « 27 Feb 2021, 21:47
Replies: 23
by sneakyalien » 09 Jun 2018, 18:27
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Hia all,
I Picked my van (T25 1.9 petrol high top)up from the repair guy(new mot, new fuel pipes,dash off for new blower etc) on the way home I...
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Last post by ScienceBoy
27 Feb 2021, 21:47

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