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Westy BBB not working

Last post by ceejay007 « 31 May 2013, 09:38
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by ceejay007 » 26 May 2013, 10:03

Morning all,

I've got a '90 California, and the BBB doesn't seem to be working. I've only had it for a short period, so not sure how long the...

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Last post by ceejay007
31 May 2013, 09:38
earth size

Last post by 1_eyed_jim « 31 May 2013, 06:33
Replies: 8
by monkeyboysee » 27 May 2013, 19:28

is 16mm the right size for the main battery earth strap, i need to replace mine, its the original braided unsheathed.

cheers

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Last post by 1_eyed_jim
31 May 2013, 06:33
radiator fan

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 30 May 2013, 22:35
Replies: 28
by jrt » 11 Nov 2011, 14:24
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Hope you can help with this.This morning i replaced my radiator fan because the old one didn't work on the slower speed and then blew the fuse on...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
30 May 2013, 22:35
radiator fan relay

Last post by California Dreamin « 30 May 2013, 20:38
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by Russnthebus » 30 May 2013, 19:16

hi. does any one know if a 2.1watercooled engine has a relay. As my fan stays on the fastest setting it has. The fan switch is new 3 months ago and...

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Last post by California Dreamin
30 May 2013, 20:38
is 8.75a twin wire suitable for wiring leds

Last post by ghost123uk « 30 May 2013, 06:57
Replies: 10
by bowesy » 28 May 2013, 22:13

as title i have found some twin core wire on ebay in a 30m roll it says it is 1mm2 and 8.75 amps would this be suitable to wire my led striplights in...

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Last post by ghost123uk
30 May 2013, 06:57
Charge to leisure battery

Last post by California Dreamin « 29 May 2013, 21:58
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by jocko » 28 May 2013, 16:46

Over the weekend I had 2 fuses blow between the van battery and the split relay that charges the leisure battery. The first one just popped, but the...

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Last post by California Dreamin
29 May 2013, 21:58
bright idea?

Last post by monkeyboysee « 29 May 2013, 18:56
Replies: 6
by monkeyboysee » 29 May 2013, 17:26

hi all,

i keep leaving m,y lights switched on when i walk away. i don't want to get into fitting buzzers etc, how about this for an idea?

i buy one...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
29 May 2013, 18:56
charging a leisure battery

Last post by isaune « 29 May 2013, 16:35
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by nostalgic » 23 May 2013, 11:53

Hi all can anyone tell me do you charge a leisure battery on a normal car charger thanks nostalgic.

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Last post by isaune
29 May 2013, 16:35
will i need a harness

Last post by lloydy « 29 May 2013, 16:28
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by h2865 » 29 May 2013, 15:14

HI Folks,

my VW T25 was originally 1.9 water-cooled with an automatic box. Due to the box being goosed ive bit the bullet and converted it to a 1.9...

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Last post by lloydy
29 May 2013, 16:28
knackered ignition switch pics

Last post by California Dreamin « 28 May 2013, 23:21
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by dave lfc » 28 May 2013, 11:51

here are some pics of my knackered ignition switch from my vw t25 1.9dg petrol van.just thought i would show you what it was like inside as i have...

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Last post by California Dreamin
28 May 2013, 23:21
zig cf8

Last post by billybigspud « 28 May 2013, 21:13
Replies: 2
by macalfie » 27 May 2013, 20:52

Hi all been given a zig and am going to fit it soon the instructions in the wiki say use min 2mm cable whats the best size to use or should i just...

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Last post by billybigspud
28 May 2013, 21:13
89 autosleeper. what does leisure battery power?

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 28 May 2013, 19:19
Replies: 3
by Sir Brixalot » 27 May 2013, 10:16

Hi all. Camped without hookup last night and noticed that everything seems to be powered from the main battery. Can anyone advise me what the leisure...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
28 May 2013, 19:19
Third Brake Light

Last post by slowcoach « 28 May 2013, 16:00
Replies: 7
by slowcoach » 23 May 2013, 16:36

Has anyone fitted one?

one from go westy is a clean example

wondered if anyone has found a good one thats suitable for our upright rear windows? I...

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Last post by slowcoach
28 May 2013, 16:00
Checking an amplifier

Last post by ladybird « 28 May 2013, 12:48
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by ladybird » 27 May 2013, 08:35

Good morning and happy bank holiday ...is it possible to check if an amplifier works if its out of a car im buying one and i dont know if it works...

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Last post by ladybird
28 May 2013, 12:48
Battery draining after horn was fixed - could horn be issue?

Last post by Funkyoid « 27 May 2013, 16:40
Replies: 6
by Funkyoid » 18 May 2013, 17:14

Hi there.

My friends t25 1.9 water cooled DF van went to garage for MOT all very fine except horn not working. We knew this as I'd taken steering...

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Last post by Funkyoid
27 May 2013, 16:40
melted wiring

Last post by Funkyoid « 27 May 2013, 16:34
Replies: 10
by audi0704 » 02 May 2013, 19:42

Hi all I;m hoping some-one can point me in the right direction with an electrical problem I had a couple of nights ago as I pulled onto the drive I...

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Last post by Funkyoid
27 May 2013, 16:34
MOT FAILURE on main beam tell tale light not working ,help

Last post by CovKid « 27 May 2013, 11:14
Replies: 4
by joebrown » 22 May 2013, 14:48

Thank you in advance for any replies.
blue main beam tell tale light not working!
Have recently re seated earth points ,is it a bulb or a diode?...

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Last post by CovKid
27 May 2013, 11:14
Electrical Panel (Analogue) & LED Interior Lighting

Last post by IMPYPedro « 26 May 2013, 20:06

by IMPYPedro » 26 May 2013, 20:06

Hi

anyone know where I can get a replacement electrical panel for interior of Autosleeper 2.1 (1988).
Can they be fixed? Theres a circuit board that...

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Last post by IMPYPedro
26 May 2013, 20:06
Main beam warning light dead

Last post by Martynor « 26 May 2013, 12:00
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by Martynor » 21 May 2013, 10:24

Hi all
I'm in need of a bit of guidance. My 1987 1.9 petrol T25 (was anAutohomes Komet until I updated the interior) has failed it DOE (Irish MOT) on...

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Last post by Martynor
26 May 2013, 12:00
intermittent wipers

Last post by monkeyboysee « 26 May 2013, 07:50
Replies: 2
by monkeyboysee » 25 May 2013, 19:26

can someone please clarify for me,

i've been looking at the stuff on the Wiki, i've got an 1981 Aircooled with torpedo fuses, does that mean the...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
26 May 2013, 07:50
Embarking on a leisure battery - advice needed

Last post by nesty « 25 May 2013, 19:03
Replies: 11
by Fande t25 » 20 May 2013, 21:51

Prior to paneling out my van I have decide to install a leisure battery whilst I have access to all the existing wiring. I've read many posts and...

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Last post by nesty
25 May 2013, 19:03
Keep getting electrocuted!

Last post by Cruz « 24 May 2013, 08:34
Replies: 14
by Boblong » 21 May 2013, 13:23

Hey up.

I've noticed I'm getting static shocks from bodywork quite regularly now - could that be a symptom of bad earths?

I'm gonna replace my...

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Last post by Cruz
24 May 2013, 08:34
Getting rid of yellow glowplug light!!

Last post by Boblong « 23 May 2013, 23:31
Replies: 3
by Boblong » 21 May 2013, 13:07

Hi there,

Was experiencing some starting troubles on my 1.6TD, needed to cycle glow plugs 3 times and pull cold start lever to get her going but...

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Last post by Boblong
23 May 2013, 23:31
vwt25 non starter

Last post by dave0104 « 23 May 2013, 23:15

by dave0104 » 23 May 2013, 23:15

hi have myself a vwt25 1.9 petrol ignition light on power in battery seems to be clicking from engine bay tried hammer the solenoid any help ? thanx

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Last post by dave0104
23 May 2013, 23:15
Bespoke digital dash for T25

Last post by syncroandy « 22 May 2013, 10:44
Replies: 25
by ed_crouch » 16 May 2013, 22:06
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Hi all.

I want a rev counter for my bus. I'm well pi**ed off with the idea of spending 100 notes for a dodgy used one off a watercooled bus with a...
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Last post by syncroandy
22 May 2013, 10:44
1980 Air Cooled Alternator problem

Last post by mgbman « 21 May 2013, 18:06
Replies: 3
by mgbman » 18 May 2013, 17:07

I would like some help please for my 1980 Devon air cooled. Had problems with starting for some time and 2 months ago fitted new starter motor, bush...

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Last post by mgbman
21 May 2013, 18:06
Alternator bolt?

Last post by Boblong « 21 May 2013, 12:37
Replies: 5
by wee bugger » 16 May 2013, 06:28

I have had a look in the usual places, but cant seem to find a replacement bolt for mounting my alternator? Its the one thats about 5 long that...

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Last post by Boblong
21 May 2013, 12:37
DG temperature switch

Last post by kevtherev « 21 May 2013, 12:18
Replies: 3
by Hammerbus » 21 May 2013, 08:37

Help : my T3 is originally 2.1 litre injection, prev. owner stuffed a DG in. All sorts of shortcuts - he made a mess of it. I cannot find where the...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 May 2013, 12:18
No temp gauge reading? Out of ideas

Last post by MickeTJ « 21 May 2013, 09:08
Replies: 4
by MickeTJ » 14 May 2013, 20:40

I can´t understand this..
Please help me figure it out.

When I bought my bus, I noticed on the way back home that there was no temp reading.
The LED...

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Last post by MickeTJ
21 May 2013, 09:08
connecting additional leisure battery

Last post by Joker79 « 20 May 2013, 21:05
Replies: 6
by ROBRIOS » 16 May 2013, 20:52

Hi guys

I would like to fit an extra leisure battery to my camper.

I have a zigg cf6 and the existing leisure battery connects to the zigg to then...

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Last post by Joker79
20 May 2013, 21:05
CB Radio

Last post by Iceworx « 19 May 2013, 23:00
Replies: 44
by Peter-T » 06 Nov 2012, 20:45
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So i've finally got round to reading the rest of the current issue of Camper&Bus and have seen the tutorial for how to install one.

This got me...
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Last post by Iceworx
19 May 2013, 23:00
relay

Last post by SILVERFOX2013 « 19 May 2013, 16:05
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by dazzzer1 » 12 May 2013, 12:11

got a problem with a sticking relay on the zig unit, its an rm12, I can only find an rm 14 listed for sale...will this one do the job??
cheers
daz

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Last post by SILVERFOX2013
19 May 2013, 16:05
Starter Motor not turning

Last post by CovKid « 19 May 2013, 11:29
Replies: 3
by Brownbetty » 19 May 2013, 10:40

My Van's been laid up for a few month's while I'm working on the bodywork. I have started her a couple of times each week and run her out of the...

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Last post by CovKid
19 May 2013, 11:29
Reverse lights

Last post by tommin « 19 May 2013, 06:41
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by tommin » 08 Apr 2013, 05:26
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Lost my reverse lights somehow? Checked through the forum for anyone having similar problem and the only reference i found was regarding the sender...
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Last post by tommin
19 May 2013, 06:41
hot box heater

Last post by fazzer « 18 May 2013, 20:33
Replies: 2
by fazzer » 18 May 2013, 19:31

my recently purchased camper has a hotbox heater fitted,but he has chopped through wires by the thermostat,i connected them together and the box...

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Last post by fazzer
18 May 2013, 20:33
running interior lights

Last post by CovKid « 18 May 2013, 19:05
Replies: 6
by scottbott » 16 May 2013, 18:37

this may be a dumb question but I did not realise that when on a hookup and having my interior lights on that they were running off the main battery...

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Last post by CovKid
18 May 2013, 19:05
Save my rev counter from the bin!

Last post by nicq « 18 May 2013, 17:34
Replies: 3
by col.decker » 18 May 2013, 15:29

Any pointers for wiring a rev counter greatly received! I've got a +ve from the ignition, ground on to another ground, illumination from the lights...

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Last post by nicq
18 May 2013, 17:34
Toggle switch for stereo with no ignition live cable.

Last post by airhead « 18 May 2013, 16:19
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by TomDub85 » 18 May 2013, 08:38

So my stereo only runs off the live feed so I have the problem of always having to connect and disconnect the stereo loom every time I use the van ,...

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Last post by airhead
18 May 2013, 16:19
square headlights

Last post by Cruz « 18 May 2013, 15:41
Replies: 20
by si&helen cali89 » 10 May 2013, 18:45
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has anybody fitted alternative square headlights to there late van
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Last post by Cruz
18 May 2013, 15:41
petrol guage stuck

Last post by ladybird « 18 May 2013, 15:13
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by Cormie1 » 18 May 2013, 14:38

hi, great forum and web site. i have been a member for a couple of years and popped in and out for advice, especially concerning the subject of rust....

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Last post by ladybird
18 May 2013, 15:13
I'm no idiot but this has got me stumped!

Last post by kevtherev « 18 May 2013, 07:26
Replies: 7
by MaddogsT25 » 16 May 2013, 19:04

My camer is an Autohomes conversion with a Zig CF8 unit fitted with an aux battery. The aux battery seems to only power the fridge. If I flick the...

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Last post by kevtherev
18 May 2013, 07:26
Leisure Battery konked out

Last post by nobbyfox « 17 May 2013, 07:17
Replies: 13
by hammondboy » 16 May 2013, 09:14

Had just returned from a very long drive, it was dark so went to put the internal lights on as I unpacked and.... nout. Well actually there was a...

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Last post by nobbyfox
17 May 2013, 07:17
Diagnosing diesel rev counter

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 16 May 2013, 20:46
Replies: 3
by barneyrubble » 15 May 2013, 13:02

Hi all can anyone help me with a few pointers for diagnosing my rev counter. The van is still very alien to me, from a driving point of view and I...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
16 May 2013, 20:46
Zig partial failure

Last post by JNW « 16 May 2013, 20:21
Replies: 13
by JNW » 15 Nov 2012, 00:02

So this is a bit of a mystery.
I've had batteries in and out after the summer. Now, when you switch the Zig unit to van battery, rather than the...

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Last post by JNW
16 May 2013, 20:21
mains hook up dumb questions

Last post by Ralf85 « 16 May 2013, 16:58
Replies: 29
by TomDub85 » 12 May 2013, 16:35
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So today I went and got my mains hook up leads and adapter to also use from the house , get home ready to test electrics and mainly fridge to find...
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Last post by Ralf85
16 May 2013, 16:58
Speedo working, but mileometer not......help!!

Last post by ghost123uk « 15 May 2013, 12:16
Replies: 25
by stowiethechamp » 16 Sep 2012, 19:00
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Hi All
My second post - thanks for all your help so far with my van.
I have a new problem.... the speedo works but the mileometer doesn't. Does...
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Last post by ghost123uk
15 May 2013, 12:16
Tailgate Central Locking Wiring Loom

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 15 May 2013, 11:06
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by Titus A Duxass » 15 May 2013, 08:09

I want to make a wiring loom for the central locking in the tailgate.
What gauge wiring is normally used for these looms?

Cheers
TAD

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
15 May 2013, 11:06
van still running after i took key out

Last post by dave lfc « 14 May 2013, 06:54
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by dave lfc » 11 May 2013, 15:13

earlier i had a buzzing/clicking noise coming from the 19 relay for the window wipers so i replaced this and was working fine so thought nothing of...

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Last post by dave lfc
14 May 2013, 06:54
Rm12 relay for a Zig unit

Last post by MaddogsT25 « 13 May 2013, 21:23
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by MaddogsT25 » 13 May 2013, 18:05

I am having trouble locating a new RM 12 relay for my camper. Does anybody know where I can buy one or is there an alternative I can use? Any help...

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Last post by MaddogsT25
13 May 2013, 21:23
PCB 14 piece connector block

Last post by edoh « 13 May 2013, 07:28
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by edoh » 12 May 2013, 23:43

cant seem to find a page on what the different functions are on the big white connector block going up up under the dash -
the one above the drivers...

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Last post by edoh
13 May 2013, 07:28

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