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T25 Holdsworth no crank at all won't start

Last post by nesty « 25 May 2014, 12:51

by nesty » 25 May 2014, 12:51

Hi

I have a 1984 watercooled T25 Holdsworth.

I been a bit gulity of not using it first time this year and it been sitting for a a few months etc....

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Last post by nesty
25 May 2014, 12:51
Solar/Zig/Alternator set up.

Last post by Arnsporter « 25 May 2014, 10:47
Replies: 4
by Arnsporter » 24 May 2014, 11:32

Apologies in advance for my ignorance :oops: but I could do with some advice please.

My camper (Holdsworth conversion) has a split charge relay set...

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Last post by Arnsporter
25 May 2014, 10:47
Aftermarket Electric Windows

Last post by lloydy « 25 May 2014, 09:58
Replies: 10
by ninja.turtle007 » 10 Dec 2013, 12:34

What are people using for aftermarket electric windows? Are they reliable and do they move at a decent speed?

I've had a search and the posts are...

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Last post by lloydy
25 May 2014, 09:58
heater switch

Last post by ghost123uk « 25 May 2014, 06:35
Replies: 3
by obbig » 24 May 2014, 12:54

Hi all heater switch was working fine then not come on, then would now after a burning smell not at all hav'nt got a manual is there a switch burnt...

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Last post by ghost123uk
25 May 2014, 06:35
Analogue clock :UPDATE:

Last post by Theclash « 25 May 2014, 00:06

by Theclash » 25 May 2014, 00:06

If you have read the previous thread you will know that after fitting a new radio my clock bizarrely stopped working. We'll today I fixed it and it...

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Last post by Theclash
25 May 2014, 00:06
ABS stopped working

Last post by Edenhope « 24 May 2014, 08:55

by Edenhope » 24 May 2014, 08:55

My 1990 1.6td has ABS as a factory option.
It worked fine, no problems at all, before the winter lay-up but now it will not start up - the ABS light...

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Last post by Edenhope
24 May 2014, 08:55
Analogue clock

Last post by Theclash « 23 May 2014, 17:02
Replies: 19
by Theclash » 20 May 2014, 20:53
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Read the wiki but still confused
Fitted a new radio to replace the 1980s version in my van but the analogue clock hasn't worked since :(
I have a...
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Last post by Theclash
23 May 2014, 17:02
Hardwiring my instrument pod

Last post by Reimotim « 22 May 2014, 21:17

by Reimotim » 22 May 2014, 21:17

Hi all!

I've seen the thread about hardwiring a dash pod, but does anyone have any experience or a diagram for a 1.6TD pod with a tachometer?...

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Last post by Reimotim
22 May 2014, 21:17
Idiots guide to electrics...

Last post by Hacksawbob « 22 May 2014, 20:58
Replies: 22
by Smosh » 20 May 2014, 20:09
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So i've read and reread and rereread the topics on headlight upgrades, wiring faults, and the arguments about heaters, fridges and all other things...
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Last post by Hacksawbob
22 May 2014, 20:58
Analogue clock spade connector

Last post by pirate-pete « 22 May 2014, 20:37
Replies: 2
by NicBeeee » 22 May 2014, 10:44

Our clock has never worked and I am at the point of fitting the dash back in after refurb, would love to get it going, now a previous owners diy...

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Last post by pirate-pete
22 May 2014, 20:37
second cd van stereo broke help please!

Last post by flatnbroke « 22 May 2014, 17:03
Replies: 7
by flatnbroke » 21 May 2014, 19:23

I have put two stereos in my van and after a couple of weeks they still turn on and the cd will spin but i get no sound at all any suggestions why....

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Last post by flatnbroke
22 May 2014, 17:03
Suggestions of split charge relays

Last post by CovKid « 22 May 2014, 08:49
Replies: 7
by Negativegravity » 21 May 2014, 19:22

Right, so my smartcom switch has given up the ghost. I'm going to replace it with something that is a little more up to the mark and more durable....

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Last post by CovKid
22 May 2014, 08:49
ICE using 4" speakers as tweeters

Last post by Jakemate « 21 May 2014, 22:31
Replies: 9
by Hacksawbob » 20 May 2014, 22:18

OK so I bought some cheap as chips Halfords jobs to go in the rear of the Westy and they fit fine, but they are a little anaemic. but at least the...

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Last post by Jakemate
21 May 2014, 22:31
hand brake light

Last post by 1664 « 21 May 2014, 17:22
Replies: 3
by obbig » 20 May 2014, 18:28

hi all had a mate do my rear brakes for me while I was away, brakes are fine but the hand brake light stays on I had new shoes,drums,cilinders and...

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Last post by 1664
21 May 2014, 17:22
None working clock

Last post by what2do « 21 May 2014, 14:39
Replies: 2
by what2do » 20 May 2014, 13:36

I've pulled the plastic shroud off the back of the binnacle thinking it would be easy to get in there and diagnose my non functioning clock - wrong!...

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Last post by what2do
21 May 2014, 14:39
Water level / temp warning light

Last post by 3_in_a_bus « 21 May 2014, 14:04
Replies: 7
by 3_in_a_bus » 19 May 2014, 19:02

Hi All

Got a odd problem and I am stumped.
When I start the engine from cold everything works correctly no warning lights temp gauge reading correct...

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Last post by 3_in_a_bus
21 May 2014, 14:04
Electric Hook UP cable

Last post by California Dreamin « 21 May 2014, 13:20
Replies: 14
by pandp38 » 22 Apr 2014, 17:28

Hi , Does anybody know if it is mandatory to use orange cable when using campsite electric hook ups?
My cable is 10m long but am worried it may not...

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Last post by California Dreamin
21 May 2014, 13:20
Advice needed please, it's not working ggrrr

Last post by clinning « 20 May 2014, 19:48
Replies: 3
by xpertbert » 07 May 2014, 20:47

Hi all, my bus went in for a mot, I had a service and fuel filter done at the same time. I wished I had done it myself now. Fuel gauge now doesn't...

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Last post by clinning
20 May 2014, 19:48
Gear box nose earthing point

Last post by California Dreamin « 20 May 2014, 18:55
Replies: 7
by ermie571 » 17 May 2014, 07:58

Ok folks. For the beginners out there..
This is the gear box mount and the earth point referred to in slow starting threads. This was removed from a...

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Last post by California Dreamin
20 May 2014, 18:55
plug for radio ??

Last post by sturtywurty « 20 May 2014, 11:06
Replies: 7
by Plasticman » 20 Apr 2014, 10:42

ok long shot but have a spare panasonic,need the plug for it as per picks
where if anywhere can i get one

other option is take it apart and...

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Last post by sturtywurty
20 May 2014, 11:06
3 phase electrics

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 20 May 2014, 06:27
Replies: 13
by keytouch » 19 May 2014, 19:48

I have just taken over a building that has 3 phase electrics coming into it.

I don't fully understand what the implications of this are for me. Can...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
20 May 2014, 06:27
tow bar wiring

Last post by itchyfeet « 20 May 2014, 05:10
Replies: 10
by itchyfeet » 19 May 2014, 12:07

So I have a bike rack coming that will need a light board, I have a tow bar and I purchased a socket but that's as far as I have got.

So my...

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Last post by itchyfeet
20 May 2014, 05:10
Interior electrics

Last post by gdaddy1980 « 19 May 2014, 19:21
Replies: 4
by gdaddy1980 » 18 May 2014, 20:40

Hi people, just about to start with some interior work, and was wondering what the most simplest way of getting interior lights rigged up and maybe a...

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Last post by gdaddy1980
19 May 2014, 19:21
Double Battery Charging

Last post by ghost123uk « 19 May 2014, 09:43
Replies: 36
by isaune » 12 May 2014, 09:40
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Sorry for the rather clunky subject line but it was the best I could think of.

Basically, my question is how should I connect my charger to the two...
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Last post by ghost123uk
19 May 2014, 09:43
Relay tyco v23134-a52-c643, what's it for?

Last post by California Dreamin « 19 May 2014, 07:32
Replies: 6
by mucho-mogo » 28 Apr 2014, 21:44

Found this relay with some connectors not plugged in, any ideas what it's for?

Thanks

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Last post by California Dreamin
19 May 2014, 07:32
LED wiring

Last post by mr.mono7 « 19 May 2014, 05:47
Replies: 2
by mr.mono7 » 17 May 2014, 04:39

Morning all,

Bought some LED lights from Ikea for the van and just wondering how you connect them all up to run off one feed?

I've got 2 down...

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Last post by mr.mono7
19 May 2014, 05:47
Dash warning light bulbs

Last post by ELVIS « 18 May 2014, 21:44
Replies: 2
by ELVIS » 18 May 2014, 21:35

Anyone know where I can get the bulb for my main/full beam 'warning' panel of the dash?

Little one that goes under the blue cover if that makes...

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Last post by ELVIS
18 May 2014, 21:44
Oil pressure warning LED operation.....

Last post by rockthebus « 18 May 2014, 19:01
Replies: 3
by rockthebus » 15 Apr 2014, 21:04

Hi All
Apologies if this seems simple to some, but...

Why does the pressure warning LED light up when the ignition is first turned to position2, and...

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Last post by rockthebus
18 May 2014, 19:01
Battery charging charger amperage

Last post by yetihair « 16 May 2014, 13:30
Replies: 5
by yetihair » 15 May 2014, 19:07

Hello,
Will it take 12 hours to charge a 72ah with a 6a charger or doesn't it work like that for charging?

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Last post by yetihair
16 May 2014, 13:30
Blue Sea Usb charger

Last post by mattrsa « 16 May 2014, 12:25
Replies: 2
by mattrsa » 16 May 2014, 10:07

Hi All

I bought one of these the other day and have wired it up and noticed that it has a LED on it which I assumed would be lit when you connect a...

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Last post by mattrsa
16 May 2014, 12:25
Power sapping from starter battery, when not connected

Last post by petervw « 16 May 2014, 05:18
Replies: 2
by petervw » 15 May 2014, 12:52

My starter battery was running flat over a couple of days.

So, I disconnected the leisure battery (which I'm sure is dead anyway) and inserted a...

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Last post by petervw
16 May 2014, 05:18
Brass tang thingy (horn).

Last post by what2do « 15 May 2014, 21:39
Replies: 32
by what2do » 13 May 2014, 20:31
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Well, on newly acquired van (1.6 td), there are a couple of problems with the horn - it don't work!

But first, when I rotate the steering wheel, it...
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Last post by what2do
15 May 2014, 21:39
anderson conectors

Last post by poshbuggers « 15 May 2014, 10:45
Replies: 19
by axeman » 11 May 2014, 14:46
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i have been thinking about this for a while as the battery is still under the engine hatch and it can be a pain in the back side too remove...
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Last post by poshbuggers
15 May 2014, 10:45
1.9dg petrol want to move battery to engine bay

Last post by CovKid « 14 May 2014, 15:44
Replies: 3
by JamesT25 » 14 May 2014, 10:43

Hello all,

I would like to move my main (and only) battery to the engine bay as having it under my driver seat isnt Ideal and there is plenty of...

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Last post by CovKid
14 May 2014, 15:44
Door Lock Actuator Electric Motor

Last post by lloydy « 13 May 2014, 22:00
Replies: 5
by Wychall » 13 May 2014, 20:40

Has anyone found a supplier for the electric motor in the door lock actuator?

I now have three actuators lying around, all dead because of...

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Last post by lloydy
13 May 2014, 22:00
Any electrical whizzes out there- grill question

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 13 May 2014, 14:54
Replies: 3
by Sir Brixalot » 13 May 2014, 13:20

Any ideas would be appreciated. Stoves 600 GT built in gas oven the electric grill is kaput

My grill has stopped working although the oven is fine....

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
13 May 2014, 14:54
main fuse box

Last post by ermie571 « 13 May 2014, 12:44
Replies: 13
by ermie571 » 12 May 2014, 12:29

Hi all,

how easy is it to change from the old bullet fuse set up to the blade fuse set up on an A reg 1.9 (now running 2.1)

Em
xx

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Last post by ermie571
13 May 2014, 12:44
Leisure battery under seat

Last post by roozle « 12 May 2014, 18:01
Replies: 9
by roozle » 10 Feb 2014, 21:14

any body tried these.? - low height - is this the sizes suitable under the seat? :?:

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Last post by roozle
12 May 2014, 18:01
Hole in bulkhead?

Last post by Reimotim « 12 May 2014, 16:58
Replies: 6
by Reimotim » 27 Apr 2014, 15:41

Just bought a £2.29 temperature gauge and the task is now to fit it, but the big question is...

Is there an existing hole in the bulk head that i...

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Last post by Reimotim
12 May 2014, 16:58
Help...immobiliser not turning off

Last post by debstee25 « 11 May 2014, 22:43
Replies: 2
by debstee25 » 01 Mar 2014, 11:04

Any tips or clues ??

Debs

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Last post by debstee25
11 May 2014, 22:43
Earthing to chassis (Daft question)

Last post by JonB « 11 May 2014, 20:43
Replies: 2
by JonB » 11 May 2014, 18:48

Just putting a leisure battery under the RnR bed and needing to earth the battery (and a few auxiliaries).

Whats the best way;
Self tapper and a big...

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Last post by JonB
11 May 2014, 20:43
Speedo clock snapping cable.

Last post by R0B « 11 May 2014, 15:07
Replies: 5
by skye » 10 May 2014, 16:19

Having had a new speedo cable to replace the previous broken one but again it has snapped. Taking it back to the garage, they have found that the...

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Last post by R0B
11 May 2014, 15:07
1.6td jx

Last post by Westy23 « 10 May 2014, 20:40
Replies: 2
by Westy23 » 10 May 2014, 20:34

Hey peeps

anyone got wiring diagrams for the 1.6jx engine?. I've got a flashing oil light, the earths are a bit cruddy behind the dash so that will...

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Last post by Westy23
10 May 2014, 20:40
12v system not working on hookup (1986 Autosleeper)

Last post by neal.andrews « 10 May 2014, 19:30
Replies: 6
by neal.andrews » 10 May 2014, 16:02

Hi there

I own a 1985 T25 Autosleeper and am based in Manchester.

The 12v system works perfectly, with a new 90ah leisure battery and split...

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Last post by neal.andrews
10 May 2014, 19:30
Aux fuse box

Last post by mattrsa « 10 May 2014, 17:07
Replies: 2
by mattrsa » 10 May 2014, 16:37

Hi guys

I want to install another aux fuse box for the rear of the van so that I can just run a power cable to it and then Wire up lights etc at the...

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Last post by mattrsa
10 May 2014, 17:07
battery - alternator - starter - rewire

Last post by nevill3 « 10 May 2014, 13:48
Replies: 1
by CovKid » 10 May 2014, 11:17

I'm about to replace all the cables from alternator to starter and on to battery with all new stuff. Much of mine is old, lots of it corroded (green...

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Last post by nevill3
10 May 2014, 13:48
alternator identification

Last post by itchyfeet « 10 May 2014, 06:38
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by itchyfeet » 08 May 2014, 18:00

My van has a non standard lucas alternator
in an attempt to get the right bosch one i have purchased and aquired three second hand ones, one is early...

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Last post by itchyfeet
10 May 2014, 06:38
Totally dead, totally stumped HELP please!

Last post by LeeME3 « 09 May 2014, 14:23
Replies: 7
by LeeME3 » 05 May 2014, 15:16

OK so after a whole day of chasing around I'm a little wiser but not much...

Decided the time had come to sort out the mess of the leisure wiring...

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Last post by LeeME3
09 May 2014, 14:23
to zig or not to zig?

Last post by lloydy « 09 May 2014, 13:53
Replies: 24
by rallye69 » 30 Apr 2014, 19:59
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on with the electrics in my van now, i have installed new leisure battery, there was no split charge before or zig unit, just some bell wire previous...
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Last post by lloydy
09 May 2014, 13:53
Alpha Batteries

Last post by SteweyLewey « 09 May 2014, 12:57
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by The Bishop » 26 Mar 2014, 16:29

:ok

Paul at Alpha has just looked after me. 2.5 years ago they supplied a battery which officially is still under warranty, but we all know what...

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Last post by SteweyLewey
09 May 2014, 12:57

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