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No front Demist/Heater

Last post by philat1 « 15 Jun 2013, 22:38
Replies: 13
by philat1 » 31 Mar 2013, 12:57

Hi All

The demist / heater fan worked for a few days when I got my van in Sept. but is now totally dead. Having searched on here and on wiki,...

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Last post by philat1
15 Jun 2013, 22:38
hot air cool air lever

Last post by ChrisTriple « 15 Jun 2013, 20:21
Replies: 2
by ChrisTriple » 15 Jun 2013, 15:17

my hot/cold lever isnt working at the moment and its stuck on hot. the cable has broken off the lever so ive pushed it back into the sleeve as far as...

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Last post by ChrisTriple
15 Jun 2013, 20:21
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Last post by ghost123uk « 15 Jun 2013, 18:38
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by TomDub85 » 15 Jun 2013, 16:13

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Last post by ghost123uk
15 Jun 2013, 18:38
after market gauges help

Last post by pete77 « 15 Jun 2013, 11:59
Replies: 2
by pete77 » 14 Jun 2013, 14:05

hi all have a hightop t25 was converted from air cooled to watercooled by previouse owner.have managed to fit oil temp. oil preshure gauges via oil...

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Last post by pete77
15 Jun 2013, 11:59
Best place for 2nd water temp sensor & oil pressure sensor

Last post by AdrianC « 15 Jun 2013, 07:56
Replies: 8
by AngryBaldMan » 31 May 2013, 20:28

I would like to add two a additional gushes to the dash. Water temp and oil pressure. However, looking round the engine tonight there doesn't seem to...

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Last post by AdrianC
15 Jun 2013, 07:56
Radiator Fan Wiring

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Jun 2013, 12:26
Replies: 2
by madoc » 13 Jun 2013, 16:03

T25.
Radiator well crispy, fan housing slumped and fan hitting it.
All out and drained with no drama

New radiator purchased
Second hand housing and...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Jun 2013, 12:26
Live feed wire for leisure battery

Last post by Muttley91 « 13 Jun 2013, 22:56
Replies: 3
by Muttley91 » 12 Jun 2013, 21:26

Hi everyone,
Had a look and a search but couldn't find my answers!

I am going to put a leisure battery in my 2.1MV petrol Caravelle Syncro. I have...

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Last post by Muttley91
13 Jun 2013, 22:56
Starter battery

Last post by California Dreamin « 13 Jun 2013, 20:12
Replies: 9
by bicolour » 10 Jun 2013, 18:50

Evening
We had a issue with the battery starting the van today and got stranded

Looking to replace it now as not sure on its age

Thinking its...

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Last post by California Dreamin
13 Jun 2013, 20:12
H4 Headlights

Last post by KittyCamper84 « 13 Jun 2013, 17:52
Replies: 12
by KittyCamper84 » 21 Jun 2012, 18:29

Just a quicky!

I'm thinking of upgrading the round H4 headlight to something a bit better. On my classic car i have some clear lens 7 round...

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Last post by KittyCamper84
13 Jun 2013, 17:52
Oil temp sender.... Help please?

Last post by ed_crouch « 13 Jun 2013, 14:36
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by bootie3367 » 03 Jun 2013, 11:22

So while I had the oil filter housing off to cure a small leak I decided that it would be a good time to fit the new gauges I had bought.
Digital LED...

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Last post by ed_crouch
13 Jun 2013, 14:36
blower on engine losing revs

Last post by CovKid « 13 Jun 2013, 13:36
Replies: 5
by ARRYHI » 24 May 2013, 07:06

hi got a problem with my t25 1.6d 1986 when i turn blower switch on (dont work by the way) the engine looses revs :? has anyone got any ideas.this...

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Last post by CovKid
13 Jun 2013, 13:36
Zig Unit

Last post by 1664 « 13 Jun 2013, 13:18
Replies: 5
by tally9040 » 13 Jun 2013, 12:27

My mechanic has set up a leisure battery system for me under the rear seat with a mains hook up. The zig unit that is mounted on the wardrobe unit...

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Last post by 1664
13 Jun 2013, 13:18
New alternator - low volts?

Last post by ghost123uk « 13 Jun 2013, 11:28
Replies: 23
by Yozza » 11 Jun 2013, 20:58
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Hi Folks,

I hope you good people can assist as I'm scratching my head on this one. I am working on a project (been in the garage for far too long...
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Last post by ghost123uk
13 Jun 2013, 11:28
Lidl Charger does it work on 110volt

Last post by LeeCarey « 13 Jun 2013, 11:12
Replies: 2
by LeeCarey » 13 Jun 2013, 09:43

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Hi I am about to take the van to France and have fitted a new Lidl intelligent charger (Tronic T4X...

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Last post by LeeCarey
13 Jun 2013, 11:12
split/realy charger

Last post by 1664 « 13 Jun 2013, 09:09
Replies: 2
by Caveman1 » 12 Jun 2013, 18:40

Ok i need to buy split relay charger so im thinking of going with one of the smartcoms, just want it to charge the leisure battery run my fridge,bu t...

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Last post by 1664
13 Jun 2013, 09:09
Eberspacher D2L wont turn off

Last post by Alfie1990 « 12 Jun 2013, 20:12
Replies: 3
by Alfie1990 » 12 May 2013, 18:45

My Eberspacher Heater turns on, and off when just using the fan for circulating air around the van, but when switched to heat mode, it won't turn...

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Last post by Alfie1990
12 Jun 2013, 20:12
What goes where? Relay.

Last post by bigherb « 12 Jun 2013, 18:02
Replies: 2
by CovKid » 12 Jun 2013, 15:46

Ok, can anyone clarify what goes where on this kind of split charge relay?

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Last post by bigherb
12 Jun 2013, 18:02
Alarm

Last post by Dazco « 12 Jun 2013, 12:32
Replies: 3
by Dazco » 07 Jun 2013, 04:31

Any recommendations for a cheapish simple alarm to work off the courtesy lights when a door is opened ? .
Ta
:ok

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Last post by Dazco
12 Jun 2013, 12:32
disappearing headlights

Last post by Joju « 11 Jun 2013, 12:11
Replies: 6
by Joju » 08 May 2013, 12:16

hello all.
we recently had the headlights on the bus switching themselves off on the road. they could be coaxed back to life by poking the headlights...

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Last post by Joju
11 Jun 2013, 12:11
Temp sensor location

Last post by Jim D « 10 Jun 2013, 23:09
Replies: 17
by Jim D » 07 Jun 2013, 14:05
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This may seem a like a simple question but I the temp gauge on the dash, what does this monitor. Is it the coolant temp?

The needle on my 1.9 td...
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Last post by Jim D
10 Jun 2013, 23:09
Trumatic e1800 help in S Yorks

Last post by NigelM « 10 Jun 2013, 13:06
Replies: 2
by NigelM » 07 Apr 2013, 12:44

As above my van came with a Trumatic e1800 heater fitted but this has never worked, can anyone recommend somewhere/someone to remedy this.

Cheers...

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Last post by NigelM
10 Jun 2013, 13:06
Electric Fuel Pump

Last post by Ben1 « 09 Jun 2013, 16:44
Replies: 1
by tommin » 06 Jun 2013, 08:42

Hi guys, am just wondering on the thoughts here of connecting a small 12v fuel pump between tank and fuel filter. I only ask as i have one spare...

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Last post by Ben1
09 Jun 2013, 16:44
Courtesy light door switch

Last post by 123-jn « 09 Jun 2013, 11:53
Replies: 2
by 123-jn » 08 Jun 2013, 22:31

My van seems to only have a door switch on the drivers door. The passenger side has a blanking plug where it should be. Are they all like this?, Does...

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Last post by 123-jn
09 Jun 2013, 11:53
headlight probs

Last post by monkeyboysee « 09 Jun 2013, 11:51

by monkeyboysee » 09 Jun 2013, 11:51

hi all,

i've just been trying to change the lamps in my headligfhts. One sorted, no probs.

the other one is obviously the original (1981!), the...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
09 Jun 2013, 11:51
I wouldn't use these!!!!!

Last post by CovKid « 09 Jun 2013, 11:32
Replies: 5
by Xofblade » 08 Jun 2013, 20:08

I wouldn't use these.....to wire in 12v

Let alone a 240v fridge!!!! :run

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Last post by CovKid
09 Jun 2013, 11:32
Instrument panel fuel temp guage PCB electricks

Last post by seeker « 08 Jun 2013, 12:02
Replies: 8
by seeker » 07 Mar 2013, 17:26

Anyone able to give ideas on this problem?

1988 1.6 TD Syncro with Rev counter (tacho)

Tacho works occasionally. Tapping or bumps in the road...

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Last post by seeker
08 Jun 2013, 12:02
Coolant light and rev counter issues

Last post by clift_d « 08 Jun 2013, 11:12
Replies: 8
by clift_d » 30 Apr 2013, 22:54

We're having some issues with our coolant light and rev counter.

The coolant light has started coming back on after a couple of minutes of running....

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Last post by clift_d
08 Jun 2013, 11:12
Help needed with leisure battery wiring

Last post by Fande t25 « 07 Jun 2013, 20:48
Replies: 21
by Fande t25 » 01 Jun 2013, 11:58
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Currently fitting my leisure battery the alternator wiring way. My question is which wire do I connect to on the alternator.

If anyone can help I'd...
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Last post by Fande t25
07 Jun 2013, 20:48
indicator stalk

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 07 Jun 2013, 20:25
Replies: 5
by audi0704 » 07 Jun 2013, 18:42

Hi apologies if this has been covered before but does anybody know of an alternative indicator stalk most likely in the vw/audi range that will fit a...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
07 Jun 2013, 20:25
Ignition won't turn

Last post by California Dreamin « 07 Jun 2013, 11:03
Replies: 6
by palufish » 30 May 2013, 12:25

New to the forum so hi everybody! Cheesy introductions aside, my girlfriend and I have just bought a T25 in the past few weeks and unfortunately,...

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Last post by California Dreamin
07 Jun 2013, 11:03
Split relay

Last post by jocko « 06 Jun 2013, 18:25
Replies: 29
by streets » 14 May 2013, 17:28
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Hi just bought a split relay from Jk but the instructions aren't that great I'm not that keen on electrics of any kind does anyone have a or know of...
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Last post by jocko
06 Jun 2013, 18:25
no spark, running out of ideas...

Last post by Ralf85 « 06 Jun 2013, 18:11
Replies: 5
by dirtygertie » 05 Jun 2013, 22:14

We have a 1982 2l Aircooled cu.
It ran perfectly all the way to cornwall and back last week, however on sunday (day after we returned) it stopped...

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Last post by Ralf85
06 Jun 2013, 18:11
Battery & starting problems

Last post by adseipsum « 06 Jun 2013, 14:12
Replies: 6
by rustbucket » 01 Jun 2013, 08:18

Helloooooo

I've been having some slight problems with my 1980 t25. I've always had some problems with the battery, but recently learnt how to fix...

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Last post by adseipsum
06 Jun 2013, 14:12
Charging issue - mystery box

Last post by Walrus « 06 Jun 2013, 00:20
Replies: 3
by ricp » 04 Jun 2013, 13:49

I have a 88 AutoHomes camper with a Subaru 2.5 fitted. This all works perfectly. It has 2 batteries fitted, one under each front seat. The leisure...

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Last post by Walrus
06 Jun 2013, 00:20
How to replace the ignition switch lock

Last post by California Dreamin « 05 Jun 2013, 22:06
Replies: 6
by neil3965 » 28 Dec 2010, 18:01

So, like an idiot, I lost my van keys. The only ones I had. Had been meaning to make some copies, but there you go.

I checked the code on the cab...

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Last post by California Dreamin
05 Jun 2013, 22:06
led dash bulbs

Last post by AdeyB « 04 Jun 2013, 22:09
Replies: 12
by fergie1 » 18 Apr 2013, 22:10

looking for the little led bulbs in the dash (one for the glow plug and main beam both amber and one green for the indicator...
ive been searching...

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Last post by AdeyB
04 Jun 2013, 22:09
Brake Warning Light

Last post by monkeyboysee « 04 Jun 2013, 20:28
Replies: 4
by monkeyboysee » 04 Jun 2013, 17:21

i've posted in the wanteds, but i'm curious to know whats missing?

at the mo, i have a bulb / lamp which has been taped to the wires, and there is a...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
04 Jun 2013, 20:28
new tap wiring

Last post by jeffdub « 04 Jun 2013, 18:36
Replies: 2
by jeffdub » 04 Jun 2013, 17:54

ive got a new London comet tap to fit and it has one white wire and one white with a black trace anyone know which is 12v+ ?
cheers jeff

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Last post by jeffdub
04 Jun 2013, 18:36
Anyone used this amp

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 04 Jun 2013, 17:07
Replies: 3
by ladybird » 21 May 2013, 19:39

Good evening from ireland
has anyone used this amp or know of it
were to fit etc here is the link

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
04 Jun 2013, 17:07
Fridge, Tap, Control Panel not working

Last post by cleagarr « 04 Jun 2013, 14:43
Replies: 6
by cleagarr » 03 Jun 2013, 13:26

Hi

The igniter for the fridge stopped working and as the buttons were stiff I sprayed some WD40 in. This made no difference so I hooked up the...

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Last post by cleagarr
04 Jun 2013, 14:43
Wiring advice.... which is which???

Last post by lowlifedubz « 04 Jun 2013, 10:28
Replies: 3
by lowlifedubz » 03 Jun 2013, 23:04

Can anyone tell me what each of these wires is???

black =
blue & black =
purple & black =
yellow & red =
red =

To give this a little bit of...

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Last post by lowlifedubz
04 Jun 2013, 10:28
Mystery switches

Last post by discipleofsketch « 03 Jun 2013, 18:50
Replies: 15
by aaronflint1592 » 01 Jun 2013, 04:42
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Hello
This is probably a daft question, but its one i don't know the answer to. I have two switches on my dash (near my right knee when sitting in...
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Last post by discipleofsketch
03 Jun 2013, 18:50
Alternator connections - non-VW

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 03 Jun 2013, 11:50
Replies: 4
by Oldiebut goodie » 01 Jun 2013, 19:59

Help required for a change.
Replaced my alternator on the boat's engine today - I had never checked the connections previously. It is this...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
03 Jun 2013, 11:50
VW T3 Jubilee Joker westy, Double round to square headlights

Last post by nutbox « 02 Jun 2013, 17:28
Replies: 4
by markemans » 02 Jun 2013, 14:11

Can I replace my vans double round front headlamps with the newer style square lamps and grill, do they fit in easy?
I think the square ones like of...

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Last post by nutbox
02 Jun 2013, 17:28
VW 1984 T3 Westfalia Round Headlight Adjuster screws Needed.

Last post by markemans « 01 Jun 2013, 23:41

by markemans » 01 Jun 2013, 23:41

MOT Failed and this and a few other things, im sure because its a left hander that they overscrew the feckers to get the lights right...
I cant seem...

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Last post by markemans
01 Jun 2013, 23:41
Have I got a 'weak' starter motor

Last post by acw « 01 Jun 2013, 22:46
Replies: 18
by MidLifeCrisis » 29 May 2013, 16:09
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Hi - Just replaced my starter motor (after the original gave up on me).
The new starter worked great for a day or so but now seems really weak and...
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Last post by acw
01 Jun 2013, 22:46
Changing CD player to run from leisure battery

Last post by budda666 « 01 Jun 2013, 14:09
Replies: 3
by rustbucket » 01 Jun 2013, 08:19

Heyup,

My CD player is running from my starter battery, but it means that I can't listen to it when the engine is off (read my other post, I'm...

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Last post by budda666
01 Jun 2013, 14:09
Alarm current drain.

Last post by thebobster « 01 Jun 2013, 00:14
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by boyroy » 31 May 2013, 20:49

Hi. I have a 1989 VW T25. Hi top camper. 2.1 litre Petrol/Gas conversion. 5speed.
My problem is that the battery has gone dead flat within about a...

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Last post by thebobster
01 Jun 2013, 00:14
AAZ glow plugs problem

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 01 Jun 2013, 00:07
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by RussT3 » 31 May 2013, 23:38

The glowplugs on my AAZ 1.9 td dont always stay on long enough. They either fully cycle ( approximately 10 seconds ) or cut off after 1/2 second....

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
01 Jun 2013, 00:07
Indicators packed up - do I have a dodgy ticker?

Last post by voodoopenguin « 31 May 2013, 10:37
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by voodoopenguin » 30 May 2013, 16:17

On the way home the indicators stopped working. The dash light comes on but doesn't flash, I was hoping that I could just turn them on and off...

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31 May 2013, 10:37

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