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Zig CF9 help please?

Last post by richlaz « 30 Jun 2013, 21:05
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by richlaz » 30 Jun 2013, 19:21

I've read in several places online that when connected to hook-up, the Zig CF9 charges both batteries.

I've plugged mine in to test (not in vehicle...

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Last post by richlaz
30 Jun 2013, 21:05
Split charge relay gets quite warm: 3 questions

Last post by RedGus « 30 Jun 2013, 19:44
Replies: 28
by New Kentish Campers » 24 Jun 2013, 21:24
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1/ As the headline says, my split charge replay is warm to the touch, is this usual? I realise that it's pulling a bit of power through it It's a 70...
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Last post by RedGus
30 Jun 2013, 19:44
Starter motor replacement success - thanks club 80-90!

Last post by California Dreamin « 30 Jun 2013, 19:29
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by tim25 » 30 Jun 2013, 16:43

I just wanted to thank everyone involved with club 80-90 for providing the information to help me replace the starter motor on my 1983 1900 water...

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Last post by California Dreamin
30 Jun 2013, 19:29
Glowing Battery Light on Ignition - Resolved

Last post by 300CE « 30 Jun 2013, 16:48
Replies: 2
by 300CE » 30 Jun 2013, 08:58

I thought i'd post this up here as it may save someone laying out the reddies for a new alternator. Basically, the battery light on the dash didn't...

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Last post by 300CE
30 Jun 2013, 16:48
Best earth for feed from leisure battery for stereo etc.

Last post by discipleofsketch « 30 Jun 2013, 14:00
Replies: 5
by discipleofsketch » 30 Jun 2013, 12:24

OK, please humour me, I didn't pay enough attention in physics at school. I'm going to run a wire with inline fuse from my leisure battery for the...

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Last post by discipleofsketch
30 Jun 2013, 14:00
Some people worry me!

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 30 Jun 2013, 11:38
Replies: 16
by richlaz » 27 Jun 2013, 14:58
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Just been Googling to try and find a funny shaped plug for the 240v output on the back of my Zig CF9 (mains output to the fridge)...

And came across...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
30 Jun 2013, 11:38
Nice battery charger offer?

Last post by Chunksta « 30 Jun 2013, 06:16
Replies: 6
by Ian and Lins » 28 Jun 2013, 18:25

I know it's a motorcycle shop but this may be a good offer?

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Last post by Chunksta
30 Jun 2013, 06:16
Help with electrics needed

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Jun 2013, 21:27
Replies: 19
by Pullafacial » 10 Jun 2013, 17:44
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Hi,

I've recently purchased a 1981 Westy and am just trying to work out what runs off the main battery and what runs off the leisure battery so as I...
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Last post by kevtherev
29 Jun 2013, 21:27
Alternator

Last post by REGGAJ « 29 Jun 2013, 20:29
Replies: 6
by REGGAJ » 28 Jun 2013, 17:41

Is it normal to have 11.5v from alternator to starter battery when i first start it without revving the engine? When i do rev it im getting 13.6. :?

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Last post by REGGAJ
29 Jun 2013, 20:29
Ignition coil negative connection electric shock

Last post by itchyfeet « 29 Jun 2013, 19:02

by itchyfeet » 29 Jun 2013, 19:02

why do I get a mild electric shock when touching the negative connection of the coil? ( tacho feed)

The coil is 12V so surely this can't give me a...

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Last post by itchyfeet
29 Jun 2013, 19:02
Hazards not working

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 28 Jun 2013, 13:14
Replies: 5
by Bigjcc55 » 27 Jun 2013, 07:41

As above, when I switch them on I get the green light on constant and nothing at the lamps, indicators work fine, tried switch and relay out my other...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
28 Jun 2013, 13:14
Help needed! Steering lock housing

Last post by VW T25 Feuerwehr « 27 Jun 2013, 19:26
Replies: 13
by VW T25 Feuerwehr » 24 Jun 2013, 22:03

Hi

Been trying to change the ignition switch today - help from WIKI on here, a Haynes manual and old threads.
However can't seem to take the...

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Last post by VW T25 Feuerwehr
27 Jun 2013, 19:26
coil

Last post by R0B « 27 Jun 2013, 18:54
Replies: 8
by stevo1980 » 26 Jun 2013, 18:26

Having intermittent break downs with my 2 litre Aircooled bus, thought it was the coil so changed, now it still breakes down with a backfire and wont...

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Last post by R0B
27 Jun 2013, 18:54
Oil pressure reading

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Jun 2013, 17:28
Replies: 16
by KINGPRAWN » 11 Oct 2012, 10:51
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Just got my vdo gauge setup working(excluding oil temp) and on initial start up the gauge read 3.5 bar even at idle, but 2 miles up the road it...
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Last post by kevtherev
27 Jun 2013, 17:28
Fridge converting piezo to electronic reignitor?

Last post by crazydiamond « 27 Jun 2013, 11:42
Replies: 3
by crazydiamond » 25 Jun 2013, 10:14

Hi, has anyone converted an Electrolux rm122 piezo ignitor to the later rm123 re-ignitor type of lighter. I'm assuming the rm123 re-ignitor is...

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Last post by crazydiamond
27 Jun 2013, 11:42
Failed MOT, finding the earth fault! Help or ideas?

Last post by halfbakedpixels « 27 Jun 2013, 07:50
Replies: 17
by fairwynds » 20 Jun 2013, 21:18
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Grrr, took van in for MOT today, and it failed for the first time in years :(
No headlights. Sidelights ok, main beam flash ok, ust no dipped beam....
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Last post by halfbakedpixels
27 Jun 2013, 07:50
Split charge system

Last post by pi quattro « 26 Jun 2013, 23:11
Replies: 19
by pi quattro » 22 Jun 2013, 22:57
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I'll try to be brief!
Autosleeper 1.9 petrol. As far as I know the charge system is standard
2 new batteries only months old.
Just replaced the...
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Last post by pi quattro
26 Jun 2013, 23:11
has anyone fitted an electric hook up behind the

Last post by lloydy « 26 Jun 2013, 21:20
Replies: 12
by ray63 » 21 Jun 2013, 17:49

hi,has anyone fitted a 240 hook up behind the rear number plate flap.thought I,d seen a photo of one.cheers.

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Last post by lloydy
26 Jun 2013, 21:20
Instrument cluster replacement

Last post by Cruz « 26 Jun 2013, 13:42
Replies: 10
by Garry » 16 Jun 2013, 21:54

Hello everyone, looking for some advise.

I have a 1990 petrol DG engine T25 camper, and I am looking for a replacement instrument cluster due to...

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Last post by Cruz
26 Jun 2013, 13:42
Bad smell and hissing noise from battery

Last post by ghost123uk « 26 Jun 2013, 08:15
Replies: 19
by horizontal kipper » 23 Jun 2013, 22:09
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Driving back from leicester yesterday Gill could smell a bad smell inside the van, me having a bunged up nose at the minute could not really smell...
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Last post by ghost123uk
26 Jun 2013, 08:15
Battery location

Last post by CovKid « 25 Jun 2013, 20:52
Replies: 1
by Ian and Lins » 23 Jun 2013, 16:02

Has any one put a petrol engined battery in the engine compartment? I was thinking this would give us a bit more storage space under the drivers seat.

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Last post by CovKid
25 Jun 2013, 20:52
Battery cut off?

Last post by discipleofsketch « 25 Jun 2013, 17:25
Replies: 6
by discipleofsketch » 24 Jun 2013, 16:42

OK, i've been investigating more of the mystery wiring in my van, and while tracing a wire from the leisure battery, found this switch and relay...

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Last post by discipleofsketch
25 Jun 2013, 17:25
Temp needle moves straight over to right when ignition on?!

Last post by 300CE « 24 Jun 2013, 18:46
Replies: 2
by 300CE » 21 Jun 2013, 15:57

Like a complete wally it seems i've managed to short the temp gauge circuitry somewhere whilst i was cleaning the connections on the 14 pin plug on...

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Last post by 300CE
24 Jun 2013, 18:46
electrolux RM 122F problem

Last post by grayzer1 « 24 Jun 2013, 17:07
Replies: 5
by grayzer1 » 23 Jun 2013, 18:57

Hi i purchased my first T25 last week and have just returned from my first weekend away in it. My problem is that although i could get the electrolux...

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Last post by grayzer1
24 Jun 2013, 17:07
12v battery voltage

Last post by richlaz « 24 Jun 2013, 11:44
Replies: 9
by Ian and Lins » 18 Jun 2013, 19:25

Got a couple of motorcycle 12v batteries and wondered what the 'resting' voltage should be? I'm asking because I've got readings of 17.2 ish from all...

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Last post by richlaz
24 Jun 2013, 11:44
Looking after your leisure battery

Last post by ghost123uk « 24 Jun 2013, 11:34
Replies: 8
by ghost123uk » 24 Jun 2013, 06:58

As usual at this time of year there are a lot of posts about leisure batteries. I just thought I would point folks at a very useful device. It...

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Last post by ghost123uk
24 Jun 2013, 11:34
T25 Radio

Last post by ghost123uk « 24 Jun 2013, 07:53
Replies: 3
by stut1964 » 23 Jun 2013, 19:18

:D Hi all, i'm looking for are radio to fit my 87 T25. the radio that's in at the moment is too big and won't fit properly as it is up against the...

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Last post by ghost123uk
24 Jun 2013, 07:53
second leisure battery

Last post by dave lfc « 24 Jun 2013, 06:28
Replies: 2
by dave lfc » 23 Jun 2013, 13:55

hi everyone i have just been given a leisure battery and I was thinking about connecting it to my other leisure battery so I can have a bit more...

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Last post by dave lfc
24 Jun 2013, 06:28
who knows where the glue goes?....

Last post by edoh « 23 Jun 2013, 17:03
Replies: 6
by edoh » 22 Jun 2013, 14:08

still trying to get the dead as a dodometer going.......
opened up the dash -

there it sits

driven by 'a small plastic worm drive' - so i've...

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Last post by edoh
23 Jun 2013, 17:03
Electronic Ignition

Last post by OliJones « 23 Jun 2013, 12:41

by OliJones » 23 Jun 2013, 12:41

Ive recently had to replace the CU engine in my van, as the last one kinda went caboom... the new donor engine has an electronic (hall Sender) Dizzy...

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Last post by OliJones
23 Jun 2013, 12:41
Split Charge Relay to BBB connection

Last post by ceejay007 « 23 Jun 2013, 09:32
Replies: 1
by ceejay007 » 21 Jun 2013, 14:39

Just wondering what this connection is for on the Westy's? Does it tell the BBB not to charge the LB when the circuit is closed / engine running?...

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Last post by ceejay007
23 Jun 2013, 09:32
pcb wear n tear

Last post by edoh « 22 Jun 2013, 21:28
Replies: 5
by edoh » 22 Jun 2013, 13:50

this is off my 'spare' dash -
so -
not so crucial - but would be nice to sort n have as a emergency standby -
the one on the van is showing its...

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Last post by edoh
22 Jun 2013, 21:28
Connected to mains hook up. Trickle charge main battery?

Last post by California Dreamin « 22 Jun 2013, 11:19
Replies: 4
by Pullafacial » 21 Jun 2013, 16:07

Hi guys.

I have another newbie question for you.
I went to my van today after 10 days or so and the battery didn't have enough power to start the...

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Last post by California Dreamin
22 Jun 2013, 11:19
Is the flashing temp guage light an MOT fail now?

Last post by AdrianC « 21 Jun 2013, 19:06
Replies: 3
by davidm » 21 Jun 2013, 16:43

Hi,

I have had the flashing red light problem since last year and have not tried too hard to fix it yet, but as the MOT is looming i am wondering...

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Last post by AdrianC
21 Jun 2013, 19:06
a blank canvass,what do you put on it

Last post by ray63 « 21 Jun 2013, 17:57

by ray63 » 21 Jun 2013, 17:57

thanks for the photos guys.i haven't got a leisure battery yet but am looking at putting in a 110ah.now what do I then put in..a split relay?a 240...

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Last post by ray63
21 Jun 2013, 17:57
12v socket wiring

Last post by bigherb « 21 Jun 2013, 08:42
Replies: 1
by 8ball » 20 Jun 2013, 23:21

My van came with a 12v cigarette lighter already drilled into the dash, but on closer inspection it isn't connected anywhere. Which terminal on the...

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Last post by bigherb
21 Jun 2013, 08:42
Tachometer Functioning incorrectly

Last post by Miffanwee « 21 Jun 2013, 08:19
Replies: 19
by Miffanwee » 12 Jun 2013, 14:45
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Hi All,
When I first bought my Vanagon 1.9 petrol Westy my Tachometer was working intermittently, now after 2 years, it no longer works at all....
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Last post by Miffanwee
21 Jun 2013, 08:19
mains earth connect to vehicle body?

Last post by billybigspud « 20 Jun 2013, 17:40
Replies: 11
by itchyfeet » 19 Jun 2013, 13:58

Hi quick question is this normal in coachbuilt vans?
Mine is a homebrew with an extension lead and im thinking thats potentially dangerous with...

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Last post by billybigspud
20 Jun 2013, 17:40
Which Oil Pressure Switch?

Last post by richlaz « 20 Jun 2013, 09:07
Replies: 19
by richlaz » 17 Jun 2013, 11:37
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Firstly... I know it's been covered in other threads, and other sites... but I'm still uncertain :D

My engine is an '84 DG. It only has the one oil...
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Last post by richlaz
20 Jun 2013, 09:07
servicing and electrics Tamowrh

Last post by California Dreamin « 19 Jun 2013, 16:15
Replies: 8
by TomDub85 » 17 Apr 2013, 09:35

Hi so I need to get my van serviced and the electrics sorting out for leisure side of things hook my extra batt to zig unit fridge etc so its all...

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Last post by California Dreamin
19 Jun 2013, 16:15
Linking two leisure batteries together

Last post by ringo « 19 Jun 2013, 07:17
Replies: 6
by gypo » 17 Jun 2013, 20:33

A friend of mind kindly gave me another leisure battery. Is worth linking the two together for when im wild camping?
Am i right in saying if i link...

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Last post by ringo
19 Jun 2013, 07:17
Speedo Problem

Last post by shrig1969 « 18 Jun 2013, 19:10
Replies: 21
by randiandipandi » 02 Mar 2013, 10:11
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Hi,

I've checked the photo on the wiki and my n/s/f wheel appears to be missing the end bit of the speedo cable (which would explain why the speedo...
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Last post by shrig1969
18 Jun 2013, 19:10
Leisure Battery and Electrics

Last post by 1664 « 18 Jun 2013, 17:16
Replies: 3
by timthemod » 17 Jun 2013, 12:45

Just about to buy a leisure battery for my recent completed interior. When I ripped out the old interior I kept all the old electrics as there was...

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Last post by 1664
18 Jun 2013, 17:16
Indicator problem

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 17 Jun 2013, 12:17
Replies: 5
by Dyldonk » 13 Jun 2013, 21:07

Hello all,
Hoping somebody can help, preparing my van for Glastonbury in a couple of weeks and have encountered a problem. Indicators work fine until...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
17 Jun 2013, 12:17
12v but very little current current to interior lights

Last post by slowcoach « 17 Jun 2013, 07:18
Replies: 9
by slowcoach » 28 May 2013, 17:01

Hi,

My light fitting above the sink area (driver side) has some strange behaviour. Sometimes its fine, then other times, with nothing changing, the...

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Last post by slowcoach
17 Jun 2013, 07:18
Mystery 70A relay above earth crowns.

Last post by bigherb « 16 Jun 2013, 13:47
Replies: 22
by Oldiebut goodie » 14 Jun 2013, 22:34
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I have discovered a 70A relay on the sidewall above the earth crowns behind the fusebox. Before I dive in there and attempt to trace it has anyone...
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Last post by bigherb
16 Jun 2013, 13:47
'funny' ignition timing

Last post by California Dreamin « 16 Jun 2013, 13:24
Replies: 6
by DevonAid » 10 Apr 2011, 19:41

Finally connected a timing gun to our T25 in a bid to sort the very big flat spot we get when pulling away (always makes pulling away from...

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Last post by California Dreamin
16 Jun 2013, 13:24
distributor problem 1.9 dg petrol van

Last post by itchyfeet « 16 Jun 2013, 12:39
Replies: 1
by dave lfc » 16 Jun 2013, 12:35

hi whilst driving today i had a 4 to 5 times misfire going down the road,people where diving for cover :lol: .anyway van cut out and i had to pull...

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Last post by itchyfeet
16 Jun 2013, 12:39
Window Washer

Last post by shrig1969 « 16 Jun 2013, 11:19
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by aaronflint1592 » 16 Apr 2013, 21:05

Hello people

Im having trouble sorting my window washer...... It just wont work.

I have taken off the motor from the washer bottle and attached it...

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Last post by shrig1969
16 Jun 2013, 11:19
Indicator/dipped beam stalk exploded diagram needed

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 16 Jun 2013, 10:24

by chuckle-bus-tom » 16 Jun 2013, 10:24

Hi all

Does anyone have an exploded diagram of the inside workings of the indicator/dipped beam stalk? Mine popped open as I pulled the connector...

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16 Jun 2013, 10:24

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