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Lumpy running and yep the old favourite a misfire...

Last post by maxstu « 07 Dec 2020, 21:00
Replies: 12
by Nigelg37 » 23 Nov 2020, 21:17

Evening all,
This is my first Post so humble apologies upfront if I haven’t got used to how the Forum works yet. In advance of asking for your help...

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Last post by maxstu
07 Dec 2020, 21:00
Electrical Gremlins

Last post by slowcoach « 05 Dec 2020, 19:53
Replies: 1
by Gixerman60 » 05 Dec 2020, 18:12

Once again, electrical problems. Lost all electrics, and I mean all. Luckily at home. Didn't believe it could be battery earth again, so tested...

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Last post by slowcoach
05 Dec 2020, 19:53
Reconnecting leisure - terrified

Last post by darrenstrachan « 05 Dec 2020, 17:26
Replies: 5
by darrenstrachan » 05 Dec 2020, 16:22

Hi All,

I took my leisure battery out to check its charge level, and now I’m too terrified to fit it back fully. If I connect the positive side up...

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Last post by darrenstrachan
05 Dec 2020, 17:26
Diesel or petrol rev counter?

Last post by scotttie « 01 Dec 2020, 21:00
Replies: 3
by scotttie » 01 Dec 2020, 11:24

Hi all,

I’ve been trying to get to the bottom of this but haven’t had much luck. I recently purchased an instrument panel with rev counter on...

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Last post by scotttie
01 Dec 2020, 21:00
Square lights.

Last post by davidoft1 « 01 Dec 2020, 09:21
Replies: 6
by T3BUS » 14 Nov 2020, 20:20

Hope someone can help me out (again), I have square headlights playing up! When I switch to main beam the rhs inner lamp doesn’t come on and the...

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Last post by davidoft1
01 Dec 2020, 09:21
Black box wiring

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 29 Nov 2020, 18:44
Replies: 10
by captain Byrne » 28 Nov 2020, 19:54

Ever since I've had my van over 12 years now I've occasionally looked inside the black box in the engine bay & thought ooh, that doesn't look good,...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
29 Nov 2020, 18:44
Heater control panel bulb

Last post by clone123 « 27 Nov 2020, 13:12
Replies: 4
by clone123 » 27 Nov 2020, 09:20

Hi does anyone know the number of the bulb for the heater control panel mine has never had one in since I've owned the van I know you can buy it with...

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Last post by clone123
27 Nov 2020, 13:12
2nd break down.... halls unit?

Last post by maxstu « 24 Nov 2020, 09:31
Replies: 11
by ash1293 » 25 Sep 2020, 17:01

Just got home from our second break down with the van, both locally and appeared easily solved....... hmmmm

Background - had the odd cut out coming...

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Last post by maxstu
24 Nov 2020, 09:31
Hazard lights only work on one side

Last post by Gingermagic « 21 Nov 2020, 17:16
Replies: 14
by Gingermagic » 11 Oct 2020, 11:38

Hi All,

Our hazard lights, from the outside, just look like we're indicating left.

The right indicators work fine as indicators, but don't come on...

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Last post by Gingermagic
21 Nov 2020, 17:16
Dashboard illumintation lights

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 21 Nov 2020, 14:28
Replies: 5
by TONYT25T25 » 19 Nov 2020, 18:41

One of the illumination lights over the speedo was playing up, tried to change it but on removing the whole white plastic holder a piece of metal...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
21 Nov 2020, 14:28
KPH speedo failed MOT

Last post by diabolov « 19 Nov 2020, 12:09
Replies: 12
by killerme » 18 Nov 2020, 15:48

They moan about it every year, but this year they failed me even though I have stickers on the outside glass. I know this has been discussed before...

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Last post by diabolov
19 Nov 2020, 12:09
Car stereo recommendations

Last post by Mocki « 18 Nov 2020, 21:12
Replies: 6
by M13esy » 17 Nov 2020, 18:45

Not great with electrics, got no stereo in at the moment want to buy a Bluetooth stereo any recommendations?? How easy are they to fit yourself?

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Last post by Mocki
18 Nov 2020, 21:12
Internal air blower/fan

Last post by AngeloEvs « 18 Nov 2020, 10:07
Replies: 5
by Gingermagic » 11 Oct 2020, 11:19

Hi all,

The whole control panel, for our air flow, seems to do nothing.

I also don't know exactly how it's supposed to work, but can assume that...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
18 Nov 2020, 10:07
T25 1985 headlight replacements

Last post by slowcoach « 17 Nov 2020, 19:20
Replies: 1
by Villa victim » 16 Nov 2020, 21:54

Anyone know of a good set of headlights that i can fit to my t25, led or otherwise , I just want to see the road ahead, mine are originals but all...

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Last post by slowcoach
17 Nov 2020, 19:20
Horn - metal ring under the wheel

Last post by luter82 « 14 Nov 2020, 15:05
Replies: 7
by luter82 » 13 Nov 2020, 23:32

Hi guys,
I just fixed the metal ring under the wheel which works as a connection between the horn button and the rest of the circuit. I just...

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Last post by luter82
14 Nov 2020, 15:05
Aircooled HT leads

Last post by Davegrohl99 « 13 Nov 2020, 21:19

by Davegrohl99 » 13 Nov 2020, 21:19

Well lads,

Having a bit of an ongoing issue since the rebuild involving cylinder 4s HT lead not getting great spark and poor idling when it happens....

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Last post by Davegrohl99
13 Nov 2020, 21:19
Tachometer

Last post by tobydog « 13 Nov 2020, 20:06
Replies: 4
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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Last post by tobydog
13 Nov 2020, 20:06
1989 T25 1.6TD Westy electrics upgrade

Last post by Spailpin Fanach « 13 Nov 2020, 10:22

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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Last post by Spailpin Fanach
13 Nov 2020, 10:22
Headlight switch also activates one indicator (no flashing)

Last post by Daisy « 12 Nov 2020, 20:16
Replies: 6
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
Replies: 10
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
Replies: 4
by itchyfeet » 01 Nov 2020, 18:08

:D

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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
Replies: 7
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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Last post by Dazco
08 Nov 2020, 14:03
What Are These Bulbs For?

Last post by triumph2.5pi « 03 Nov 2020, 21:14
Replies: 4
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 1
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,...

1 Replies

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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
Replies: 11
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
Replies: 1
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...

1 Replies

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Last post by johnxl
25 Oct 2020, 14:40
Mains Hook-up kit installation

Last post by SurfT25 « 23 Oct 2020, 09:30
Replies: 7
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...

7 Replies

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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
Replies: 24
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...
24 Replies

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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
Replies: 10
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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 22
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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 9
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...

9 Replies

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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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 5
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
Replies: 2
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 (...

2 Replies

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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
Replies: 3
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...

3 Replies

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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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 3
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...

7 Replies

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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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12 Sep 2020, 20:55

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