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LED voltage

Last post by royalengineerfish « 27 Mar 2020, 20:57
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by royalengineerfish » 27 Mar 2020, 19:02

Hi
Does anyone know the voltage for the warning LEDs on the dash ribbon, two red, two yellow and one green. Where is best place to get these from....

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Last post by royalengineerfish
27 Mar 2020, 20:57
Condensation on leisure battery?

Last post by slowcoach « 26 Mar 2020, 07:26
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by slowcoach » 25 Mar 2020, 19:59

Has anyone had this before? I've new Lucas leisure batteries running with a solar setup I've had for approx 8 years.

Just noticed yesterday for the...

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Last post by slowcoach
26 Mar 2020, 07:26
Not sure where this connection goes?

Last post by bigherb « 22 Mar 2020, 06:59
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by Ciaoflyer » 21 Mar 2020, 14:10

Hi I have a 2.1 dj WBX. I have rebuilt the engine and put it back in the van. However, I have one wire that doesn’t seem to go anywhere, can anyone...

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Last post by bigherb
22 Mar 2020, 06:59
Early Van headlight upgrade

Last post by Mocki « 20 Mar 2020, 21:03
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by Davegrohl99 » 20 Mar 2020, 20:04

Hey

I have a 1981 LHD Westy.

Its headlights are appalling there are spots fitted which helps but on dipped its like glow worms in Jam jars....

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Last post by Mocki
20 Mar 2020, 21:03
Stereo swap, ISO wiring harness adaptor

Last post by slowcoach « 18 Mar 2020, 09:22
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by BambooBilly » 14 Mar 2020, 09:19

Hi forum!

I’m in the process of a radio/stereo swap (to a completely ott touch screen DAB) but before I splice all the existing wires, I wonder if...

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Last post by slowcoach
18 Mar 2020, 09:22
Ignition issues

Last post by Mallers2000 « 17 Mar 2020, 13:44

by Mallers2000 » 17 Mar 2020, 13:44

Hi there
It’s my first post and really hoping for some help.
I have a 1982 t25 camper LHD with a non turbo 1.9 d engine.
It used to have a 1.6d in...

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Last post by Mallers2000
17 Mar 2020, 13:44
Looking for a temperature gauge

Last post by Richardspain « 16 Mar 2020, 11:51
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by Richardspain » 08 Mar 2020, 18:27

The temperature gauge on our 1983 t25 works but the warning light doesn’t. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement gauge? It overheated the...

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Last post by Richardspain
16 Mar 2020, 11:51
Electrical noise around rear upper glovebox area

Last post by nesty « 14 Mar 2020, 18:01
Replies: 5
by nesty » 08 Mar 2020, 15:21

Hi All

About 4/5 months ago I had my windscreen wiper motor and heater blower replaced all good.

Though, now a what sounds like a arcing/shorting...

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Last post by nesty
14 Mar 2020, 18:01
1987 westfalia leisure battery setup

Last post by zoona « 14 Mar 2020, 17:50
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by zoona » 10 Mar 2020, 18:52

I have a westfalia van, and as far as I know it is mostly standard. Electrically, there are a couple of extras, which I shall investigate (extra...

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Last post by zoona
14 Mar 2020, 17:50
My Unusual ribbon cable...

Last post by h00per « 08 Mar 2020, 10:10

by h00per » 08 Mar 2020, 10:10

Recently I tried to work out why my temp gauge didn't flash on start-up. I pulled the dash and found the middle contact was not attached. This is...

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Last post by h00per
08 Mar 2020, 10:10
Advice on re-wiring zig

Last post by mariner « 04 Mar 2020, 15:43

by mariner » 04 Mar 2020, 15:43

Hi all. My zig unit has always run off the starter battery using a small green relay (rm12) as there was no leisure battery. I've now fitted a...

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Last post by mariner
04 Mar 2020, 15:43
Installing a stereo and usb power socket in dash

Last post by King Kenny « 01 Mar 2020, 20:24
Replies: 3
by Fugeh » 01 Mar 2020, 13:34

Hi,

My van doesn't have a radio or cigarette lighter. I'm looking to install both a stereo and USB socket and wondered how to go about it - I...

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Last post by King Kenny
01 Mar 2020, 20:24
Hard start relay on t3 TD

Last post by T25boy71 « 27 Feb 2020, 20:18
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by T25boy71 » 25 Jan 2020, 21:04

Hi all I’m thinking of fitting a hard start relay on t25 Diesel camper van because I have a intermittent starter problem I’ve tested the starter and...

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Last post by T25boy71
27 Feb 2020, 20:18
Flashing temp light but gauge ok

Last post by Ciaraneng « 23 Feb 2020, 17:55
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by mister scoops » 31 Aug 2018, 19:29
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Quick question. I've googled this but have come up with a number of possible answers.

Sat in traffic. Temp needle went up a bit and fan cut in...
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Last post by Ciaraneng
23 Feb 2020, 17:55
Static Caravan Electrics

Last post by itchyfeet « 20 Feb 2020, 19:01
Replies: 15
by maxstu » 01 Feb 2020, 09:40
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This is a bedside ceiling light switch. Its linked to main switch at bedroom entrance lve now moved to outside of room.
I intend to fit a shower...
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Last post by itchyfeet
20 Feb 2020, 19:01
Is this a split charge relay system?

Last post by Buckaroo « 17 Feb 2020, 18:19
Replies: 6
by Jungle_Jim » 02 Feb 2020, 11:37

Hi all, I bought a T25 a couple of weeks ago, having not driven it for about 5 days I went to it on Friday and both the engine and leisure battery...

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Last post by Buckaroo
17 Feb 2020, 18:19
Solar panel for motorcycle battery

Last post by maxstu « 11 Feb 2020, 15:42
Replies: 12
by maxstu » 09 Feb 2020, 13:11

I require a solar panel to keep my motorcycle battery in good order, when stored in cold garage. The battery will stay connected to bike and is 12...

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Last post by maxstu
11 Feb 2020, 15:42
Coil

Last post by Aidan « 10 Feb 2020, 11:06
Replies: 4
by R0B » 06 Feb 2020, 20:00

My coil has no labels on it. How can I tell what replacement I need. 1991 dj

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Last post by Aidan
10 Feb 2020, 11:06
(Solved). Panel light fuse location

Last post by Timburrows « 09 Feb 2020, 23:01
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by AngeloEvs » 07 Feb 2020, 21:50

The fuse is located at the top of the fusebox on post 86 vans, some vans will have four and some two. It is the rightmost fuse.

The fuse feeds the...

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Last post by Timburrows
09 Feb 2020, 23:01
Aftermarket ECU for 2.1 DJ

Last post by maxstu « 09 Feb 2020, 12:15
Replies: 21
by shalfy1 » 15 Jan 2020, 10:59
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Hi
My first post to this forum, as I cannot find any information on fitting an aftermarket ECU to the 2.1 DJ engine.
It's something my engine tuner...
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Last post by maxstu
09 Feb 2020, 12:15
Original towbar wiring harness?

Last post by silverbullet « 05 Feb 2020, 13:57

by silverbullet » 05 Feb 2020, 13:57

Trying to make inroads to the bus refit, I find that in my stock of good parts is a rear lighting harness that has a third leg (predictably cut off,...

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Last post by silverbullet
05 Feb 2020, 13:57
Propex Heatsource, noisey and not working well

Last post by rollercoaster « 04 Feb 2020, 18:01
Replies: 6
by rollercoaster » 23 Jan 2020, 15:00

First thought was it has a mouse in,
after taking the cover off and running it bare,
it seems a bit stiff and possibly has a motor problem,
like a...

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Last post by rollercoaster
04 Feb 2020, 18:01
Fuse and relay diagrams

Last post by SEKN410 « 02 Feb 2020, 10:50
Replies: 2
by SEKN410 » 01 Feb 2020, 15:31

Hi everyone and happy new year to all, I’ve just replaced the wiper stalk on our e reg 1.6td Norman and also bought the intermittent washer relay. It...

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Last post by SEKN410
02 Feb 2020, 10:50
Help needed - How to dismantle distributor

Last post by itchyfeet « 31 Jan 2020, 16:04
Replies: 2
by AllTheGear_NoIdea » 31 Jan 2020, 14:53

IMG_2233.jpg I’m trying to dismantle my distributor, but struggling at the moment! I can’t get the hall sender drum off the shaft, I can see a little...

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Last post by itchyfeet
31 Jan 2020, 16:04
Temperature warning light

Last post by Richardspain « 31 Jan 2020, 11:57
Replies: 4
by Richardspain » 30 Jan 2020, 19:30

We have a 1983 1.6td. The temperature gauge works fine but the warning light has never worked. So the other day on a very steep hill we didn’t know...

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Last post by Richardspain
31 Jan 2020, 11:57
Early Vs Late fuse box

Last post by Stesaw « 27 Jan 2020, 22:46
Replies: 9
by Stesaw » 26 Jan 2020, 22:38

I've noticed my van has the older torpedo fuse box and much to my annoyance as the heater/wiper share the same fuse it likes to blow when both are...

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Last post by Stesaw
27 Jan 2020, 22:46
Screenwash stalk tab issue

Last post by DM164 « 26 Jan 2020, 20:39

by DM164 » 26 Jan 2020, 20:39

In hoping to flick out the plastic tab in the windscreen wiper stalk mech to allow for intermittent wipers I seem to have instead flicked out the...

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Last post by DM164
26 Jan 2020, 20:39
Propex Heatsource smell + noise

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 25 Jan 2020, 20:21
Replies: 4
by troglodisme » 25 Jan 2020, 13:09

Hello,

I am having issues with the Propex heater which was installed on my recently purchased T25 1981 petrol hightop van. It worked fine for a...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
25 Jan 2020, 20:21
Anyone bought a heater fan switch? New one doesn't fit.

Last post by Piratepete « 23 Jan 2020, 20:11
Replies: 4
by Piratepete » 23 Jan 2020, 17:52

Hi Guys
1990 T25.
I've just bought a new dashboard switch body for the 3 speed heater fan, part 171-959-511 - make topran.

The trouble is that the...

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Last post by Piratepete
23 Jan 2020, 20:11
alternator rebuild kit ?

Last post by Luftmensch « 23 Jan 2020, 14:46

by Luftmensch » 23 Jan 2020, 14:46

Hello everyone,

I'm thinking of rebuilding my alternator but don't know where to get parts. Is there a kit available or must one buy components...

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Last post by Luftmensch
23 Jan 2020, 14:46
Speakers for cab

Last post by MagicWagon « 23 Jan 2020, 08:20
Replies: 3
by mariner » 21 Jan 2020, 20:16

Hi all. Currently only have speakers in the rear of the van as the previous owner removed the ones in the cab. Looking to reinstate them and wondered...

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Last post by MagicWagon
23 Jan 2020, 08:20
Solar panels

Last post by sarran1955 « 20 Jan 2020, 10:08
Replies: 47
by triggermala » 26 Jul 2019, 07:03
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Hi. Looking to get a solar panel for my devon style roof. What type and size would you reccomend. Would a folding type one be most suitable.
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Last post by sarran1955
20 Jan 2020, 10:08
Sorry for another temp gauge question!

Last post by Ads1987 « 19 Jan 2020, 23:05
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by Ads1987 » 19 Jan 2020, 20:36

Hi Peeps,

Sorry for another temp gauage/LED question, have been reading through the WIKI and things but thought i'd check before I buy a relay!

We...

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Last post by Ads1987
19 Jan 2020, 23:05
starter motor problem?

Last post by maxstu « 18 Jan 2020, 20:07
Replies: 10
by jrt » 12 Jan 2020, 20:20

Evening, can anyone tell me how to bypass the trigger wire on the starter motor? My van won't start and i'm trying to get to the bottom of it. My...

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Last post by maxstu
18 Jan 2020, 20:07
Can I take power from zig for 12v usb?

Last post by mariner « 16 Jan 2020, 18:25
Replies: 4
by mariner » 15 Jan 2020, 17:43

Hi all. Want to add an additional 12v usb port at the back end of the van. Can I draw the power for it by connecting it into the zig unit - I'm...

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Last post by mariner
16 Jan 2020, 18:25
Reversing light switch replacement

Last post by Mocki « 13 Jan 2020, 15:36
Replies: 1
by MattC137 » 13 Jan 2020, 15:21

Hi there,

Mechanical dunce and T25 noob here. My reversing lights aren't working and it's not the bulbs. Having scanned this forum the reverse light...

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Last post by Mocki
13 Jan 2020, 15:36
Instrument panel leds

Last post by Bison535 « 08 Jan 2020, 19:31
Replies: 4
by Bison535 » 06 Jan 2020, 16:04

While I was checking the Instrumentation Panel, because the illumination LED’s are not working, a slight whiff of hot electrics came from the back of...

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Last post by Bison535
08 Jan 2020, 19:31
will a late clockset fit an 86?

Last post by sonic23 « 08 Jan 2020, 08:53
Replies: 4
by sonic23 » 06 Jan 2020, 11:42

Hi there,
I'm looking to replace the complete clockset on my 86 Syncro, I have an opportunity to by a later one. Both are horizontal pluig and have...

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Last post by sonic23
08 Jan 2020, 08:53
Fuel pump power on T25 2.1 petrol

Last post by maxstu « 05 Jan 2020, 16:27
Replies: 9
by adams.neil » 02 Jan 2020, 14:25

Hi,

Looking for some advice. My 2.1 T25 fuel-injected petrol broke won't run. Symptoms are it was running fine and then just died at a set of lights...

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Last post by maxstu
05 Jan 2020, 16:27
Lights left on

Last post by DanT « 03 Jan 2020, 21:50
Replies: 2
by DanT » 03 Jan 2020, 12:33

Me again... looking for some more guidance! One day I’ll be able to return the favour!

I have replaced relay 19 with relay 99 and intermittent...

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Last post by DanT
03 Jan 2020, 21:50
Oil pressure sensor colours?

Last post by bruce3927 « 03 Jan 2020, 20:43
Replies: 27
by bruce3927 » 26 Apr 2019, 15:25
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Hi all
I have a 1.9DG which I have just spent a fortune on a full engine rebuild.
Since then I have the buzzer of doom and no oil light, he tested...
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Last post by bruce3927
03 Jan 2020, 20:43
Courtesy light when door open

Last post by slowcoach « 03 Jan 2020, 16:59
Replies: 6
by DanT » 29 Dec 2019, 16:09

Hi everyone, sorry if this is already answered somewhere, but I’ve done a search and looked at the Wiki and can’t find an answer.

My courtesy light...

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Last post by slowcoach
03 Jan 2020, 16:59
Alternator???

Last post by maxstu « 01 Jan 2020, 23:29
Replies: 6
by kentishvanman » 01 Jan 2020, 10:28

Happy New Year to one and all.
Not a good start to a new year.
Battery reading 12.5v. About 11.5v when engine running. Lights on.... reading drops...

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Last post by maxstu
01 Jan 2020, 23:29
Aftermarket fog light switch (how to wire in)

Last post by crazyhorse « 01 Jan 2020, 19:58
Replies: 3
by crazyhorse » 22 Dec 2019, 20:12

hi all,

I have just bought this to replace my broken fog light switch

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

Anybody here willing to talk...

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Last post by crazyhorse
01 Jan 2020, 19:58
Kit PCB please help

Last post by jed the spread « 25 Dec 2019, 17:45
Replies: 6
by Claudio ZAMPIERI » 03 Sep 2019, 21:08

Hi,

Someone has a solution to buy the dashboard kits from Chris Hill... :roll:

Claudio from France

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Last post by jed the spread
25 Dec 2019, 17:45
ignition switch problem ?

Last post by islandboy « 17 Dec 2019, 14:15
Replies: 4
by islandboy » 17 Dec 2019, 13:38

When I start my 1.9DG the ignition key does not spring back the run position and I have to manually position it. Is this a problem with the switch...

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Last post by islandboy
17 Dec 2019, 14:15
Heater wiring issue

Last post by jas915 « 16 Dec 2019, 09:59
Replies: 5
by si macc » 14 Dec 2019, 11:42

Hi,

Got an issue that has arisen seemly out of the blue. Been using the van to commute to work every now and then and recently when the weather...

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Last post by jas915
16 Dec 2019, 09:59
Fuel and Temp sensor woes, what can i do

Last post by crazyhorse « 15 Dec 2019, 21:08
Replies: 10
by crazyhorse » 13 Oct 2019, 21:39

Hi all,,

quick one. I have my dash hard wired, (made by midlifecrisis for me) but the voltage regualtor came off a while ago and I have been driving...

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Last post by crazyhorse
15 Dec 2019, 21:08
oil temp gauge

Last post by 937carrera « 11 Dec 2019, 21:53
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by vwrickshaw » 27 Nov 2019, 16:43

Hi, i have a 1990 t25, 2.1i engine....i want to put a oil temp gauge on my dash....is the only oil sender unit available a sump unit type...can...

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Last post by 937carrera
11 Dec 2019, 21:53
Ferrite Filters

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 05 Dec 2019, 10:19
Replies: 13
by maxstu » 03 Dec 2019, 12:58

Reckon there is a few good & knowlegdeable members l can rely on to answer this one...
Raymarine C120 marine chartplotter is interferring with a...

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05 Dec 2019, 10:19

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