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Speedo cable

Last post by California Dreamin « 24 Apr 2013, 00:12
Replies: 15
by LittleMissSunshine » 14 Apr 2013, 13:42
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Not sure if I've posted in right section but I need a new speedo cable for my 1988 AH Komet. Just wondering if anyone could post a link to a good one...
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Last post by California Dreamin
24 Apr 2013, 00:12
To test brightness, can i wire 12v LED directly to battery?

Last post by billybigspud « 23 Apr 2013, 20:29
Replies: 9
by Oh Danny Boy » 17 Apr 2013, 15:27

Hi,

Firstly, to clarify, i will not be installing the interior electrics myself, it is beyond me, and is being done next week by an auto electrician...

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Last post by billybigspud
23 Apr 2013, 20:29
Cavernous leisure batteryage!

Last post by ed_crouch « 23 Apr 2013, 17:14
Replies: 6
by ed_crouch » 05 Apr 2013, 08:45

Hi all,

I'm going to be replacing the knackered and tiny leisure battery in Otto soon.

We'll be going away for a week in August in the old bus, off...

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Last post by ed_crouch
23 Apr 2013, 17:14
Sometimes starts other times doesn't, not an earth problem

Last post by Hammy82 « 23 Apr 2013, 14:27
Replies: 2
by Hammy82 » 23 Apr 2013, 09:56

Hi, I wondered if anyone can help. Our T25 sometimes turns over fine and other times doesn't. At the moment it's completely on the blink. The...

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Last post by Hammy82
23 Apr 2013, 14:27
Which tracker?

Last post by HiDhi « 23 Apr 2013, 13:50
Replies: 2
by HiDhi » 22 Apr 2013, 23:03

Which tracker do people think is best for the VW campervan then please? Need a good reliable one without having overkill frills. Are the more...

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Last post by HiDhi
23 Apr 2013, 13:50
Battery Location

Last post by CovKid « 22 Apr 2013, 19:23
Replies: 2
by Oilline » 21 Apr 2013, 16:12

Where do people locate their starter battery and leisure battery (batteries)?
When i bought my syncro it had a small starter battery under the...

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Last post by CovKid
22 Apr 2013, 19:23
Anyone fitted a higher ah starter battery for petrol van?

Last post by ghost123uk « 22 Apr 2013, 16:59
Replies: 38
by RobH » 03 Mar 2013, 17:05
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Hi, having issues starting when stood for more than a few days, wondering if anyone has fitted a higher ah battery that fits under the seat that may...
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Last post by ghost123uk
22 Apr 2013, 16:59
leisure battery

Last post by California Dreamin « 21 Apr 2013, 19:23
Replies: 25
by budice83 » 24 Mar 2013, 12:07
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Hi there

I need the best leisure battery I can get for my vw westy but it need to fit in the battery tray and not be to high that I cart turn my...
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Last post by California Dreamin
21 Apr 2013, 19:23
No Ignition Lights

Last post by Campari89 « 21 Apr 2013, 14:52

by Campari89 » 21 Apr 2013, 14:52

Hello there. Great forum, it has been very useful up to now, thank you very much :)
However, Im rather stumped today. I was having intermittent...

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Last post by Campari89
21 Apr 2013, 14:52
Wiring for electrics

Last post by nesty « 21 Apr 2013, 12:23
Replies: 6
by bowesy » 12 Apr 2013, 21:20

I will soon be ready for wiring my van for electrics and I'm wondering what size/gauge of wire I require for the 12v side of things I have the wire...

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Last post by nesty
21 Apr 2013, 12:23
trojan battery

Last post by nesty « 20 Apr 2013, 19:10
Replies: 9
by jeffdub » 19 Mar 2013, 18:16

unfortunately my leisure battery has died a death :( ive read through the search facility that Trojan batteries are good, as ive got to get a new...

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Last post by nesty
20 Apr 2013, 19:10
Full beam light (led?)

Last post by Davejenkins « 19 Apr 2013, 11:40
Replies: 21
by purplecrocs » 08 Apr 2013, 12:28
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Hi. My van has just failed its MOT as the full beam indicator light isnt working.... it has worked at some point in the past but not now its seems!...
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Last post by Davejenkins
19 Apr 2013, 11:40
Speedo

Last post by California Dreamin « 18 Apr 2013, 08:25
Replies: 5
by robwickp » 17 Apr 2013, 18:08

Hello all, I have a T25 1.9 and have just been out on our first drive of the year. half way along my journey the speedo stopped reading and it also...

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Last post by California Dreamin
18 Apr 2013, 08:25
Leisure battery drain

Last post by ghost123uk « 17 Apr 2013, 21:20
Replies: 3
by kentishvanman » 17 Apr 2013, 14:02

Hi,
Leisure battery measures 12.47v 24hrs after charge. In a few days it will be down to -12v
Voltage between batt. neg terminal and disconnected neg...

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Last post by ghost123uk
17 Apr 2013, 21:20
eberspacher b1l c mounting

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 17 Apr 2013, 20:22
Replies: 7
by bicolour » 12 Apr 2013, 16:54

hi all

I just purchased a eber yay but looking at mounting under the rock and roll seat, I see I need a special tool is says in the manual but cant...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
17 Apr 2013, 20:22
propex x1 HELP

Last post by jimbovw68 « 16 Apr 2013, 19:24
Replies: 4
by luvmadub » 06 Mar 2013, 00:56

hi done a bad thing my heater has filled up with water?so i striped it sand blasted it painted it, putting it back together lost the wiring diagram i...

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Last post by jimbovw68
16 Apr 2013, 19:24
Speedo bounce or intermittent. For info

Last post by dansimpson « 16 Apr 2013, 18:15
Replies: 8
by dansimpson » 11 Mar 2013, 00:12

After changing the cable, changing the hub cap, and still having the dreaded speedo bounce, I was resigned to accepting when it bounces between 30 to...

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Last post by dansimpson
16 Apr 2013, 18:15
broken down,burnt fuse box push in connectors

Last post by itchyfeet « 16 Apr 2013, 18:00
Replies: 18
by dave lfc » 13 Apr 2013, 11:16
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hi everyone i have just broken down in my van.anyway i was driving along and i had a bit of smoke coming behind dash board of the van from fuse...
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Last post by itchyfeet
16 Apr 2013, 18:00
odd odometer

Last post by ajsimmo « 15 Apr 2013, 21:31
Replies: 4
by edoh » 15 Apr 2013, 10:29

speedo works ok (a little fluttery at times - but then aren't we all?) -
but nothing clocks up on the miles - nothing turns at all on the mileage...

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Last post by ajsimmo
15 Apr 2013, 21:31
which ht/plug leads??

Last post by bigherb « 15 Apr 2013, 17:43
Replies: 1
by probey28 » 15 Apr 2013, 10:47

Hi can anyone tell me what ht/plug leads i need for a 2.0 Aircooled cu engine. my local motor factors has no idea what im on about??

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Last post by bigherb
15 Apr 2013, 17:43
help please! joker interior wiring

Last post by uncle monty « 15 Apr 2013, 17:01
Replies: 6
by uncle monty » 30 Mar 2013, 18:28

Hi there!

I got a few issues that maybe some people can help me with.

I bought a 1986 westy joker t25 project and I'm installing the interior...

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Last post by uncle monty
15 Apr 2013, 17:01
Indicators not working

Last post by ladybird « 13 Apr 2013, 20:38
Replies: 1
by markydidler » 13 Apr 2013, 20:28

So silly me left the ignition on all day :( whilst working on my 1988 t25 1900 camper. I could smell something burning but didn't realise it was...

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Last post by ladybird
13 Apr 2013, 20:38
2.1 DJ overfuelling

Last post by slamdunk « 13 Apr 2013, 19:38
Replies: 17
by slamdunk » 11 Mar 2013, 20:44
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Right, here goes. My 2.1 was in covered storage over the winter. Checked fluids, coolant was low, so topped up and she started first turn of the key....
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Last post by slamdunk
13 Apr 2013, 19:38
no reversing lights and go to France tomorrow...!

Last post by Ralf85 « 13 Apr 2013, 16:44
Replies: 11
by WestWey » 05 Apr 2013, 20:46

Sorry for posting this in the general chat bit but....having a minor freak out...

After having the van checked out etc earlier this week ready for...

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Last post by Ralf85
13 Apr 2013, 16:44
Temp sender wiring

Last post by itchyfeet « 12 Apr 2013, 19:42
Replies: 19
by Bigjcc55 » 09 Apr 2013, 18:31
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All of a sudden my temp sender has died, I had some previous problems with corroded wiring and a dodgy sender. I checked the two wires going to the...
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Last post by itchyfeet
12 Apr 2013, 19:42
horn keeps beeping of own accord

Last post by Mocki « 11 Apr 2013, 20:52
Replies: 1
by lhd » 11 Apr 2013, 20:34

I changed the support bush in the steering column yesterday (plastic bush) due to some play, and the horn now keeps going off when doing tight turns....

1 Replies

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Last post by Mocki
11 Apr 2013, 20:52
Help with LED interior lights please

Last post by nicq « 11 Apr 2013, 18:02
Replies: 14
by lloydy » 09 Apr 2013, 18:03

Hi, i'm wanting to fit LED's to my interior lights. Can someone help with two things..
1, what size (length) do i need for the light above drivers...

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Last post by nicq
11 Apr 2013, 18:02
37mbar -50mbar for propex???

Last post by Adeybruce « 11 Apr 2013, 17:02
Replies: 3
by air-mike » 28 Mar 2013, 11:11

Just bought a propex hs 2000 for my T25, but the propex uses 37mbar regulator my van has the old system that uses the 50mbar......

Can i just swap...

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Last post by Adeybruce
11 Apr 2013, 17:02
split charger

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Apr 2013, 21:03
Replies: 4
by Jon Bisson GSY » 10 Apr 2013, 19:00

Hi,
Just rewiring the camper side of my van and I am looking for a simple/small charger to top of the leisure batterys when im driving. Not going to...

4 Replies

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Apr 2013, 21:03
Fuel pump cut out switch

Last post by Reimotim « 09 Apr 2013, 17:22
Replies: 2
by Reimotim » 07 Apr 2013, 18:33

Hi guys,

Just thinking about security for my van and remembered my mate's dad installing a hidden switch which prevented the fuel pump from...

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Last post by Reimotim
09 Apr 2013, 17:22
devon zig type unit instructions

Last post by billybigspud « 08 Apr 2013, 21:33
Replies: 3
by ChrisTriple » 06 Apr 2013, 21:21

has anyone got the insturctions for the above i could have a copy of? i have a devon sunrise but im guessing that devon used the same (standard unit)...

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Last post by billybigspud
08 Apr 2013, 21:33
wiring a fridge

Last post by nevill3 « 08 Apr 2013, 19:15
Replies: 1
by bicolour » 08 Apr 2013, 18:48

i have just purchased a 3 way fridge and was wondering how you wire in the 240v

was thinking a switched socket or just direct into the fuse box so...

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Last post by nevill3
08 Apr 2013, 19:15
Heated rear screen

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 08 Apr 2013, 18:38
Replies: 8
by pandp38 » 07 Apr 2013, 19:05

Hello, I have recently aquired a heated rear window to replace my current unheated and badly scratched window.I would like to check the heater is...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
08 Apr 2013, 18:38
Fuse?

Last post by lloydy « 07 Apr 2013, 14:42
Replies: 1
by ninja.turtle007 » 07 Apr 2013, 14:31

I installing 2x 100Ah leisure batteries. They are literally touching each other. Do I need to in a fuse between them? If so what size? The biggest...

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Last post by lloydy
07 Apr 2013, 14:42
Connecting to spare fuse 5

Last post by islandboy « 07 Apr 2013, 10:32

by islandboy » 07 Apr 2013, 10:32

Hi

I want to take a feed from the Spare Fuse 5 to an accessory socket. I've dropped the fuse box but cannot see how to access the terminal on the...

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Last post by islandboy
07 Apr 2013, 10:32
Split charge relay recommendations

Last post by Reimotim « 06 Apr 2013, 21:47
Replies: 9
by Reimotim » 04 Apr 2013, 21:27

Hi guys,

my current split charge relay has just given up in a shower of sparks.

It was a 4 terminal type, but I'm not sure what make.

What would...

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Last post by Reimotim
06 Apr 2013, 21:47
Connecting fuse box to Leisure battery

Last post by Zimbok « 06 Apr 2013, 16:00
Replies: 6
by Zimbok » 04 Apr 2013, 12:51

Hi,

I had a split charge / leisure battery fitted last summer but the fella that did it never connected up the fuse box. I will not be doing it...

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Last post by Zimbok
06 Apr 2013, 16:00
Bad wiring on the starter motor?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 06 Apr 2013, 10:27
Replies: 8
by murrayslinn » 05 Apr 2013, 20:54

Hi all,
Have had Mimi for the better part of a year and done about 8000 miles. Few little bits and pieces to fix along the way but some good long...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
06 Apr 2013, 10:27
Idle stabalizing unit

Last post by project25 « 05 Apr 2013, 20:15
Replies: 3
by project25 » 05 Apr 2013, 17:47

Hi, This may sound strange but Ive had this vehicle for 2 years and still trying to get it on the road, tis sorn with no MOT. Anyway, Ive just...

3 Replies

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Last post by project25
05 Apr 2013, 20:15
Distributor

Last post by ThomChloe « 05 Apr 2013, 19:02
Replies: 4
by ThomChloe » 05 Apr 2013, 08:39

Hi. Need some help was taking the screw out of the middle of my distributor the one that is under the felt pad and I dropped it in engine bay. Can't...

4 Replies

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Last post by ThomChloe
05 Apr 2013, 19:02
Erberspacher not working

Last post by Mocki « 05 Apr 2013, 17:07
Replies: 9
by Wolfy » 04 Apr 2013, 14:31

Hi all.

I've got an erberspacher D2 that I'm having some problems with.

I bought it a few years ago and had it tested and it was working just fine....

9 Replies

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Last post by Mocki
05 Apr 2013, 17:07
New rear light bulb

Last post by edoh « 05 Apr 2013, 11:40
Replies: 2
by tonydata » 04 Apr 2013, 19:11

Hi there, apologies for what might seem like a dumb question but... one of my rear lights has gone, anyone got a linky to where to buy online? Or...

2 Replies

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Last post by edoh
05 Apr 2013, 11:40
Knackered ribbon connection

Last post by CovKid « 05 Apr 2013, 10:44
Replies: 4
by mark.sleep » 03 Apr 2013, 16:16

Hi all,

I have had my dash out today to work out why my speedo and clock don't light up, the ribbon connection seems to be in very poor condition,...

4 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
05 Apr 2013, 10:44
Replacing Scotchloks

Last post by richlaz « 04 Apr 2013, 14:47
Replies: 19
by Martino » 02 Apr 2013, 22:35
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Having found a very nasty looking nest of Scotchloks in the junction box area of the engine bay, and noting that the previous careful owner has also...
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Last post by richlaz
04 Apr 2013, 14:47
Radiator Fan

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Apr 2013, 06:09
Replies: 5
by Martin Cooper » 03 Apr 2013, 13:53

I have a 1986 turbo diesel Caravelle, which since I had to have a new head gasket fitted, has tended to overheat. I checked the fan by shorting...

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Last post by kevtherev
04 Apr 2013, 06:09
Leisure Battery Charger

Last post by California Dreamin « 03 Apr 2013, 17:02
Replies: 8
by isaune » 01 Apr 2013, 14:51

Hi there

I am looking for a new charger for my leisure battery which is in pretty much constant use when out camping - ie the tv, fridge, lights,...

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Last post by California Dreamin
03 Apr 2013, 17:02
Van runs then stops once dizzy goes black?

Last post by kevtherev « 02 Apr 2013, 18:24
Replies: 5
by jokerman » 01 Apr 2013, 19:06

Hi all,

Got a 2.0L Aircooled motor which requires a continuous supply of new dizzy caps. :?

Every couple of hundred miles the terminals inside...

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Last post by kevtherev
02 Apr 2013, 18:24
heater

Last post by ghost123uk « 01 Apr 2013, 22:22
Replies: 3
by Beastman » 01 Apr 2013, 16:27

hiya all could anyone advise me on a ruff price on having a heater motor replaced thanx all

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Last post by ghost123uk
01 Apr 2013, 22:22
how to boost hifi

Last post by The Bobdogs « 01 Apr 2013, 17:40
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by ladybird » 28 Mar 2013, 12:57

Hi to club 8090 enthusaist, im looking to boost my hifi system
i have a pioneer DEH-3900mp and 4 speakers
it all sounds very tinny
how would i...

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Last post by The Bobdogs
01 Apr 2013, 17:40
electrics dont work

Last post by fazzer « 01 Apr 2013, 15:52
Replies: 8
by fazzer » 26 Mar 2013, 19:48

right then i have a diesel t25,the problem is the interior light(above drivers door)dont work,the dash lights dont work,the clock dont work and the...

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01 Apr 2013, 15:52

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