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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...

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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,...

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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
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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
Replies: 5
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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Last post by McNab
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
Replies: 4
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
Replies: 17
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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 8
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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Last post by adrianbutter
19 Aug 2020, 22:21
Clean up after cooked leisure battery

Last post by 300CE « 19 Aug 2020, 12:06
Replies: 3
by timski » 17 Aug 2020, 16:37

Hi Guys,

My leisure battery recently overheated and the smell was terrible. The van still smells and I've noticed the worst of it emanates from the ...

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Last post by 300CE
19 Aug 2020, 12:06
Zig SP-4 Fuses

Last post by Piratepete « 16 Aug 2020, 11:46
Replies: 2
by Piratepete » 10 Aug 2020, 20:45

Hi Guys

1990 Holdsworth Villa 3 Poptop

I have the Zig SP-4 control unit. It has 3 output switches - Lighting, Water pump, Auxilliary (currently...

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Last post by Piratepete
16 Aug 2020, 11:46
Leisure battery giving off an awful smell

Last post by timski « 16 Aug 2020, 10:32
Replies: 7
by timski » 15 Aug 2020, 19:16

Hi All, I had posted previously about a possible leak from my LPG system, before I finally tracked the smell down to the leisure battery. I was...

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Last post by timski
16 Aug 2020, 10:32
1983 T25 Temperature Gauge Replacement

Last post by AngeloEvs « 15 Aug 2020, 19:46
Replies: 3
by runningfix » 14 Aug 2020, 15:17

Hi all, not sure if this fits under the general or electrical chat, but investigation has lead me to conclude that the driver circuit commanding the...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
15 Aug 2020, 19:46
Fan for heater no longer working after removing dash

Last post by davidoft1 « 15 Aug 2020, 17:58
Replies: 6
by burnzdog » 15 Aug 2020, 12:45

Hi all,

Took dash out to replace wiper system and on putting back together the fan switch is no longer operable, I get nothing when I move the dial....

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Last post by davidoft1
15 Aug 2020, 17:58
Help identifying hanging wire in wheel arch. 2.0 CU

Last post by Banksy89 « 15 Aug 2020, 07:20
Replies: 4
by Banksy89 » 14 Aug 2020, 16:04

Hi,

I noticed this wire hanging in the front passenger side wheel arch. Could anyone help identify what it is/where it should be?

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Last post by Banksy89
15 Aug 2020, 07:20
Running time on compressor fridge

Last post by Mocki « 12 Aug 2020, 23:47
Replies: 13
by mariner » 08 Aug 2020, 09:05

Hi all. Got myself a Dometic CRX50 a while back and I'm trying to get to grips with it's run time. It's wired directly to the new leisure battery...

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Last post by Mocki
12 Aug 2020, 23:47
How to replace rear hatch grommet?

Last post by ViktorK « 12 Aug 2020, 15:34
Replies: 2
by ViktorK » 12 Aug 2020, 11:55

Hallo,

I need an advice how to change the rear hatch grommet (round one on the right side of the vehicle which includes washer fluid line).
Seems I...

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Last post by ViktorK
12 Aug 2020, 15:34
Odometer going ten times too fast

Last post by Chromey « 11 Aug 2020, 13:35
Replies: 29
by Chromey » 25 Jun 2020, 09:50
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Hello there.

I have recently bought a 1983 Westfalia Vanagon (LHD) and am having some issues with the odometer/speedometer. The van has a donor...
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Last post by Chromey
11 Aug 2020, 13:35
Van won’t start

Last post by jrt « 11 Aug 2020, 09:20
Replies: 27
by sarahandthebear » 23 Apr 2019, 21:13
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Our 1984 1.9 dg won’t start. Turns over but dose not catch. We did the old half an egg cup into the carb, and still nothing. Then tested for a spark,...
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Last post by jrt
11 Aug 2020, 09:20
dashboard wiring

Last post by syncroandy « 11 Aug 2020, 07:33
Replies: 4
by robp2023 » 19 Jul 2020, 19:14

Hi peeps is there a plan for what the cables are in my 89 2.1 T25. The 4th from right is empty and next to it has a damaged cable and pins ??

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Last post by syncroandy
11 Aug 2020, 07:33
Leisure Battery overheating need urgent advice please

Last post by JonathanR « 11 Aug 2020, 06:35
Replies: 2
by JonathanR » 11 Aug 2020, 00:03

Daughter just taken VW T25 campervan down to West Country. Arrived at midnight and phoned to say funny gas smell. Traced it to leisure battery which...

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Last post by JonathanR
11 Aug 2020, 06:35
Replacing the two interior striplights in my Autosleeper

Last post by Jeff J « 11 Aug 2020, 04:37
Replies: 7
by Moyners » 06 Aug 2020, 12:20

I'm looking for ideas and suggestions with how best to replace the ugly and inefficient fluorescent striplights in my Trident. I think it's time for...

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Last post by Jeff J
11 Aug 2020, 04:37
Fridge help please!

Last post by redsnapper « 10 Aug 2020, 22:40
Replies: 7
by WineWurzel » 13 Jul 2020, 12:00

Hey there; just dropping in for my first post as recommended to join this forum having recently bought our first T25 (1983 Holdsworth Villa; 1.9...

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Last post by redsnapper
10 Aug 2020, 22:40
dashboard lights

Last post by MIN663CS « 09 Aug 2020, 20:13
Replies: 13
by martin68 » 28 Apr 2015, 17:05

Can any one help please.how is the best way to remove the dash bulbs +is there a fuse for these?have no instrument panel lights.very new to the t25...

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Last post by MIN663CS
09 Aug 2020, 20:13
Battery discharging whilst driving

Last post by Mocki « 06 Aug 2020, 06:34
Replies: 4
by Tarka » 05 Aug 2020, 13:58

Hi
We have a 1989 Petrol 2.0 van, have replaced battery, starting motor and now alternator but it is still discharging power in the battery whilst...

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Last post by Mocki
06 Aug 2020, 06:34
Stiff hot/cold lever on heater

Last post by Mocki « 04 Aug 2020, 10:13
Replies: 11
by jjht25 » 26 Jul 2020, 08:35

Ey up!

In last night's downpour I had to make use of the demist on my van for the first time. It's an early air-cooled set up with just 4 levers....

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Last post by Mocki
04 Aug 2020, 10:13
Radiator fan not kicking in

Last post by Mocki « 02 Aug 2020, 16:42
Replies: 41
by UnsyP » 26 Jun 2020, 10:10
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Please accept my appologies for being a novice, so please also be mindfull of my limited understanding. My radiator fan has recently stopped working....
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Last post by Mocki
02 Aug 2020, 16:42
Ignition problem

Last post by Mocki « 01 Aug 2020, 18:59
Replies: 3
by lukepayton » 01 Aug 2020, 06:10

Hi.
Need some advice , 1.7diesel won’t start, I had it turning over then all of a sudden nothing from ignition, put new starter motor on it, still...

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Last post by Mocki
01 Aug 2020, 18:59
Oil pressure switches, which ones?

Last post by Mocki « 01 Aug 2020, 18:57
Replies: 4
by Ciaoflyer » 31 Jul 2020, 10:29

Hi, I have a 1988 2.1 WBX DJ and need to replace the oil pressure switches. However, Brckwerks sell 4 types and I am not sure which two I need? ...

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Last post by Mocki
01 Aug 2020, 18:57
Route of oil pressure cable

Last post by 937carrera « 01 Aug 2020, 16:47
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by Ciaoflyer » 01 Aug 2020, 08:31

I’m having trouble getting the correct route for the oil pressure switch cable without it touching the exhaust/engine and getting burned. It has the...

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Last post by 937carrera
01 Aug 2020, 16:47
Poxy horn!

Last post by 2011dandd « 30 Jul 2020, 22:41
Replies: 6
by 2011dandd » 02 Jul 2020, 17:38

Hi everyone
Been ages since I’ve been on the forum.
The van needs an mot and the only thing I know it will fail on for sure is the horn.
Had to...

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Last post by 2011dandd
30 Jul 2020, 22:41
New Starter Motor .. at a garage, or mobile auto-electrician

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 30 Jul 2020, 08:01
Replies: 9
by wbmkk » 16 Jul 2020, 19:34

My 1.8 TD california wil not start.

It hasn't started for a few months now, but it never really worried me. However, today a friend called who has a...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
30 Jul 2020, 08:01
Malfunctionig oil light and buzzer.

Last post by Mocki « 28 Jul 2020, 20:45
Replies: 6
by Piratepete » 26 Jul 2020, 17:47

Hi Guys
The previous owner had disconnected these by unplugging the printed circuit plug at the top back of the speedo. He relied on the pressure...

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Last post by Mocki
28 Jul 2020, 20:45
Flickering oil pressure light

Last post by Cecil « 28 Jul 2020, 10:54
Replies: 13
by rosar » 24 Jul 2020, 16:40

Hi
I have a 1990 petrol 2.1 injection engine. Recently took it to garage for service/MOT and asked them to look at cooling system as it generally...

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Last post by Cecil
28 Jul 2020, 10:54
Repairing the circuit ribbon

Last post by T25boy71 « 28 Jul 2020, 08:00
Replies: 8
by T25boy71 » 17 Jun 2020, 11:59

Greetings
Can the circuit ribbon be repaired? If i can what kind of alchemy is used
I believe the damaged one is the earth

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Last post by T25boy71
28 Jul 2020, 08:00
Indicators stopped working?

Last post by 69gp225 « 27 Jul 2020, 14:53
Replies: 2
by 69gp225 » 27 Jul 2020, 13:09

Hello,

Driving with lights on. Indicated and no ticking. No indicator lights working.

Would it be a fuse or relay?
Where is the relay located on 84...

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Last post by 69gp225
27 Jul 2020, 14:53
Moss car alarm

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 22 Jul 2020, 17:54
Replies: 4
by TONYT25T25 » 21 Jul 2020, 20:15

I fitted a Moss Car alarm sometime back, mainly because they are so easy to fit. Its has various functions one of which is flashing the headlights...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
22 Jul 2020, 17:54
Central locking gremlins....?

Last post by spanishfly « 21 Jul 2020, 22:48

by spanishfly » 21 Jul 2020, 22:48

Factory Central locking locks but won't unlock atleast it will but could be hours or days later. Ferry on Sunday and a little concerned may be locked...

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Last post by spanishfly
21 Jul 2020, 22:48
Alternator part found?

Last post by R0B « 21 Jul 2020, 21:03
Replies: 4
by RustyRed » 21 Jul 2020, 19:59

Evening all.

My alternator has stopped working and struggling to source the correct one due to the pulley configuration.

I've got a 1.9 DG 1988...

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Last post by R0B
21 Jul 2020, 21:03
lights

Last post by mckenzie798 « 20 Jul 2020, 07:25
Replies: 3
by mckenzie798 » 19 Jul 2020, 21:06

I have currently stripped back the van to refit the interior and have access to everything so am going to insulate the ceiling and fit some...

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Last post by mckenzie798
20 Jul 2020, 07:25
Fuel Gauge not working

Last post by crazyhorse « 19 Jul 2020, 21:39
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by crazyhorse » 19 Jul 2020, 07:53

Hi all,

has anyone got any advice on how to proceed here.

Fuel gauge one day just wouldnt move. Coolant gauge works fine, so am i right to think...

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Last post by crazyhorse
19 Jul 2020, 21:39
Alternator light.

Last post by tobydog « 19 Jul 2020, 20:42
Replies: 3
by ricicles » 19 Jul 2020, 09:48

First trip away this year . Alternator light came on but goes out at higher revs.
I have measured the voltage from the alternator . Its showing 11v...

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Last post by tobydog
19 Jul 2020, 20:42
MV idles at 3400rpm.....?

Last post by Mr Bean « 18 Jul 2020, 12:59
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by spanishfly » 07 Jul 2020, 21:00

Been living with a fast idle on my MV engined Dehler when warm whilst I tackled mechanical improvements and worked on an interior.

Having done most...

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Last post by Mr Bean
18 Jul 2020, 12:59
Errant Unplugged Cable in Engine Bay

Last post by garyh « 16 Jul 2020, 18:32
Replies: 4
by garyh » 14 Jul 2020, 17:43

Would really appreciate some guidance on what this unplugged cable is. Its in the rear left hand corner of the engine bay on a 1900cc petrol 1985 T25...

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16 Jul 2020, 18:32

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