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Alternator voltage regulator

Last post by California Dreamin « 28 Jan 2013, 14:45
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by youde4 » 28 Jan 2013, 13:18

Hello,

Does anybody now where i can buy a new alternator voltage regulator for my 2.1 MV 1990 Syncro please? The part number is 1 197 311 005, and...

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Last post by California Dreamin
28 Jan 2013, 14:45
Backlight for dashboard controls..

Last post by lloydy « 28 Jan 2013, 14:41
Replies: 6
by lloydy » 27 Jan 2013, 09:55

I mean the lights that let you see the heater controls ect
Mine have stopped working, apart from a full moon on a Tuesday, when they'll work for the...

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Last post by lloydy
28 Jan 2013, 14:41
Ideal electrical set up???

Last post by trentjim « 28 Jan 2013, 12:50
Replies: 138
by jgaynair » 23 Jan 2012, 12:56
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I want to have an ideal and resilient electrical set up, so wondered whether anytone could make any suggestions (avoid me re-inventing the...
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Last post by trentjim
28 Jan 2013, 12:50
Tired battery

Last post by California Dreamin « 28 Jan 2013, 12:50
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by Ralf85 » 23 Jan 2013, 13:08

Got to take my fairly new battery out today and charge it as it won't turn the van engine over. I realised that I have hardly done any mileage (300...

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Last post by California Dreamin
28 Jan 2013, 12:50
Gremlins! HELP!

Last post by Reimotim « 27 Jan 2013, 18:36
Replies: 2
by Reimotim » 27 Jan 2013, 17:38

Ok, so two days ago I decided to charge my battery as the van was turning over but not catching and the battery sounded a little low.

Today I...

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Last post by Reimotim
27 Jan 2013, 18:36
T25 headlights advice

Last post by California Dreamin « 25 Jan 2013, 19:49
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by ChrisG » 23 Jan 2013, 13:31

Hi,
Need to replace my front headlights and saw a pair on eBay that were taken from an 1989 crew cab.
Would these fit an early 85?

Need to make sure...

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Last post by California Dreamin
25 Jan 2013, 19:49
propex current draw

Last post by Timwhy « 25 Jan 2013, 12:02
Replies: 10
by Plasticman » 16 Jan 2013, 17:36

early (red) 1600, whats the draw with them running.
thers also a link someplace here for the stat replacement asd mine dont work and the on/off/cool...

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Last post by Timwhy
25 Jan 2013, 12:02
Speedo Problem?????

Last post by Dazco « 25 Jan 2013, 10:34
Replies: 3
by Peninsulakid » 24 Jan 2013, 20:44

Hi Folks

Really would appreciate any help/advice on this one.

Syncro Panel van speedo works as a speedometer, i.e. mph all the time. Since I bought...

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Last post by Dazco
25 Jan 2013, 10:34
Mystery mounting

Last post by danmetallic « 25 Jan 2013, 09:34
Replies: 7
by danmetallic » 24 Jan 2013, 17:15

Curious as to what this might be. Mounted on the front passenger side of Club Joker roof. A cable runs down the inside and off behind the dash. Seems...

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Last post by danmetallic
25 Jan 2013, 09:34
Temperature Light

Last post by what2do « 24 Jan 2013, 23:17
Replies: 4
by alimali1991 » 22 Jan 2013, 15:39

Hi, In my T25 the Temp light has started flashing. This is the first time i have noticed it. It has enough water in it. Does anyone know what else i...

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Last post by what2do
24 Jan 2013, 23:17
where does this go!!

Last post by fatfrosty1966 « 24 Jan 2013, 21:37
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by fatfrosty1966 » 19 Jan 2013, 22:13

having just picked up my new ride from Karl at Wolfsburg Wizards,we have a mystery wire! Karl did a swop job on the Fuel injection for a carb setup...

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Last post by fatfrosty1966
24 Jan 2013, 21:37
Which side is the battery??? Quick, stupid question :)

Last post by nevill3 « 24 Jan 2013, 21:05
Replies: 12
by Seababa » 07 Oct 2012, 15:26

Have an autohomes komet;

Just went to take engine battery out (not leisure battery) to put on charge. Then realised I cannot 100% remember which is...

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Last post by nevill3
24 Jan 2013, 21:05
hookup

Last post by boxer « 24 Jan 2013, 13:24
Replies: 4
by boxer » 24 Jan 2013, 08:23

Had a look in wiki and also on this section.

'Simple' questions.

Irrespective of where I lead the power into the bus, if I just want two discreet...

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Last post by boxer
24 Jan 2013, 13:24
Internal water pump switch

Last post by ghost123uk « 23 Jan 2013, 08:20
Replies: 17
by Retro82 » 21 Jan 2013, 09:38
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Hi everyone , went out last night to check the water pump switch in the panel above the fridge with a multimeter, which was fine, went back out this...
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Last post by ghost123uk
23 Jan 2013, 08:20
views on CHT guage etc on Aircooled

Last post by mike the van « 22 Jan 2013, 18:07
Replies: 7
by stevo1980 » 18 Jan 2013, 07:40

Im considering fitting a cht guage and maybe a oil temp guage, just want to know what peoples views are on this. My bus is a 2 litre Aircooled, it...

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Last post by mike the van
22 Jan 2013, 18:07
Battery warning light... Not lighting, consistently.

Last post by colinthefox « 22 Jan 2013, 17:29
Replies: 6
by Reimotim » 19 Jan 2013, 21:31

Ok so my battery warning light used to illuminate when I turned on the ignition and then go out when the engine had started. It worked effectively...

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Last post by colinthefox
22 Jan 2013, 17:29
Heater Fan blowers insufficient

Last post by ghost123uk « 20 Jan 2013, 17:29
Replies: 11
by nonny112i » 12 Jan 2013, 18:32

Today I have delved into putting a new fan motor into my van!
The motor works on every setting fine but it seems to vibrate a lot and Doesn't seem...

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Last post by ghost123uk
20 Jan 2013, 17:29
stubborn rotor arm

Last post by California Dreamin « 19 Jan 2013, 18:59
Replies: 4
by jrt » 19 Jan 2013, 14:45

Hello, i was having a clear out of the van today and cleaning the plugs, replacing vacuum pipes and making a list of bits and pieces to carry as...

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Last post by California Dreamin
19 Jan 2013, 18:59
what power inverter to use

Last post by nostalgic « 17 Jan 2013, 22:48
Replies: 17
by stevo1980 » 12 Jan 2013, 01:10
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Im after buying a power inverter but only want it to charge phones and ipod etc maybe a dvd player, just wondering what Watt i should use weather a...
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Last post by nostalgic
17 Jan 2013, 22:48
Blower blowing fuses

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 17 Jan 2013, 21:57
Replies: 7
by Andythesweep » 16 Jan 2013, 22:22

Hi guys,haven't used my camper for a few weeks as its been in for an interior refit.went to use the heater today and nothing,changed fuse,which had...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
17 Jan 2013, 21:57
90 amp alternator.who,where and how

Last post by lloydy « 17 Jan 2013, 19:05
Replies: 12
by ray63 » 15 Jan 2013, 06:31

hi all,looking to change my old alternator for a punchy 90 amp.can anyone recommend one,and do they all fit the bracket etc.its for a 2ltr air cooled...

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Last post by lloydy
17 Jan 2013, 19:05
cht guage

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 16 Jan 2013, 13:32
Replies: 2
by stevo1980 » 16 Jan 2013, 00:31

Im after fitting one of these, where do i get the bits from and how expensive is it to do.
Steve

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
16 Jan 2013, 13:32
cab door speaker wiring

Last post by sjmtlewy « 16 Jan 2013, 09:51
Replies: 4
by sjmtlewy » 14 Jan 2013, 21:47

How do people run the wires to speakers in their cab doors?

My van came with speakers in the doors fitted by the previous owners, but the wires just...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
16 Jan 2013, 09:51
alternator charging light strangeness

Last post by Hacksawbob « 15 Jan 2013, 21:38
Replies: 4
by Hacksawbob » 14 Jan 2013, 21:16

When I stopped to day and turned off the headlights I noticed (with the engine running of course!) that the alt light was dimmly flickering. I've not...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
15 Jan 2013, 21:38
Access to Heater fan

Last post by nicq « 15 Jan 2013, 20:22
Replies: 6
by chrispow01 » 12 Jan 2013, 12:18

OMG, how hard is it to get to the fan. Ive got the dash off and exposed the heating and ventilation unit (thanks to Wiki) but i'm struggling to split...

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Last post by nicq
15 Jan 2013, 20:22
Strange - intermittent dead ignition

Last post by CovKid « 14 Jan 2013, 22:44
Replies: 5
by isaune » 14 Jan 2013, 15:03

Hi all

Have just got back from a lovely long weekend in Bruges - the van went like a dream, although, as always, little Starsky felt a bit outgunned...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Jan 2013, 22:44
fridge

Last post by kevtherev « 13 Jan 2013, 01:55
Replies: 1
by stevo1980 » 13 Jan 2013, 00:41

Should my fridge make a noise when i turn it on. Not had the van long and never used it but when checking the fridge it dont seem to be doing...

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Last post by kevtherev
13 Jan 2013, 01:55
Maestro light conversion.

Last post by what2do « 12 Jan 2013, 22:43
Replies: 4
by what2do » 12 Jan 2013, 08:24

Sometime this week I was impressed by pics of a square headlamp conversion doing using maestro lights. There were a few good photos and instructions...

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Last post by what2do
12 Jan 2013, 22:43
dreaded flashing red light

Last post by Santa79 « 12 Jan 2013, 21:57
Replies: 5
by Santa79 » 12 Jan 2013, 11:43

So, whilst on he motorway yesterday, my flashing coolant light came on.
I got to my destination (mum and dad's house) and had a look into it this...

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Last post by Santa79
12 Jan 2013, 21:57
fridge

Last post by Hacksawbob « 12 Jan 2013, 19:47
Replies: 1
by stevo1980 » 12 Jan 2013, 11:17

Hi is there a specific place i can take my van so someone can test my fridge to see if its safe. Im in manchester if that helps.
Steve

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Last post by Hacksawbob
12 Jan 2013, 19:47
What diode have i???

Last post by ghost123uk « 12 Jan 2013, 08:45
Replies: 3
by what2do » 11 Jan 2013, 16:15

Could someone tell me what the diode on the left, 3 rd one down is for please? Also, is it my imagination, but don't cars normally display a green...

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Last post by ghost123uk
12 Jan 2013, 08:45
Rev counter conversion

Last post by marcus_asparagus « 11 Jan 2013, 11:27
Replies: 4
by gmc » 05 Jan 2013, 17:11

Hi,

I'm sure this has been asked a thousand times, but couldnt find the answer when I quickly searched.

Currently my 84 Doka (1.9 petrol) has a...

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Last post by marcus_asparagus
11 Jan 2013, 11:27
'84 T25 - Engine Connector

Last post by 1664 « 11 Jan 2013, 10:41
Replies: 7
by gmc » 06 Jan 2013, 22:25

Hi,

See pic below. Any idea what this connector is for?

Thanks

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Last post by 1664
11 Jan 2013, 10:41
instrument cluster

Last post by billy739 « 10 Jan 2013, 09:41
Replies: 9
by pauljvw » 23 Nov 2012, 10:51

Hi, whilst having some electrical work done the ribbon thing at the back of the dash pod got melted, i now have no lights on the dash. the electrics...

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Last post by billy739
10 Jan 2013, 09:41
Porsche 924 Dash conversion

Last post by ninja.turtle007 « 09 Jan 2013, 22:53
Replies: 1
by vwt3bulgaria » 09 Jan 2013, 22:15

Hi all!

I have a new dashboard and want to know is there a way/chance to be install.

My van is 1.7d from 1989,the dash is from a petrol Porsche...

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Last post by ninja.turtle007
09 Jan 2013, 22:53
'84 T25 - Temp warning light

Last post by supergalaxy « 09 Jan 2013, 11:00
Replies: 3
by gmc » 06 Jan 2013, 22:17

Hi,

My temp gauge works fine, but the warning lights flashes constantly.

I'm new to T25's, so just wondering what the problem is......faulty sensor...

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Last post by supergalaxy
09 Jan 2013, 11:00
Access to fusebox

Last post by supergalaxy « 09 Jan 2013, 10:51
Replies: 4
by supergalaxy » 08 Jan 2013, 17:47

Sorry to ask a dumb question but how do I remove the glovebox to gain full access to the fusebox on my T25 (1986, later type) I've scoured the Haynes...

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Last post by supergalaxy
09 Jan 2013, 10:51
Propex wired to water pump

Last post by Plasticman « 09 Jan 2013, 00:47
Replies: 2
by Sir Brixalot » 06 Jan 2013, 22:32

Evening everyone. My propex heater only works when the sink pump is switched on which means its too noisey to have the heating on at night. Is there...

2 Replies

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Last post by Plasticman
09 Jan 2013, 00:47
Intermittent oil light when driving

Last post by richlaz « 07 Jan 2013, 17:38
Replies: 2
by richlaz » 07 Jan 2013, 17:03

Hello :-)

I'm having a slight problem with my T25 (1984 1.9 DG)

When the ignition is on, the oil light comes on. Then when the engine is started,...

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Last post by richlaz
07 Jan 2013, 17:38
12V multi socket

Last post by jamesc76 « 07 Jan 2013, 08:30
Replies: 8
by Santa79 » 04 Jan 2013, 17:30

I have had what I think is quite a good idea....
I want to move my stereo head unit to the left in the dash. I think I want to fill the existing hole...

8 Replies

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Last post by jamesc76
07 Jan 2013, 08:30
Windscreen Washer/Wiper

Last post by RobH « 06 Jan 2013, 21:21

by RobH » 06 Jan 2013, 21:21

Having an issue with the windscreen Wash/Wipe, when I pull the stalk towards me nothing happens, no wiper movement no washer motor.

Rear spray and...

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Last post by RobH
06 Jan 2013, 21:21
Windscreen wipers keep blowing their fuse

Last post by islandboy « 06 Jan 2013, 18:50
Replies: 14
by el_presidente » 01 Jan 2013, 20:52

I turn on the wipers, they struggle slowly once across the screen, then the fuse burns through. Any ideas?

thanks Ian

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Last post by islandboy
06 Jan 2013, 18:50
rear fog not working

Last post by 1664 « 06 Jan 2013, 12:08
Replies: 2
by helga592 » 06 Jan 2013, 08:32

The rear fog has stoped working had a look yesterday (quite a novltie didn't rain all day). I cheked all the usual stuff bulb concetions all seem ok....

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Last post by 1664
06 Jan 2013, 12:08
no brake lights.main servo has two spades

Last post by BOXY « 05 Jan 2013, 15:38
Replies: 7
by ray63 » 23 Dec 2012, 14:05

hi all.have managed to get all the lights working now apart from the brake lights.at the back of the main servo is a switch with two spade conections...

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Last post by BOXY
05 Jan 2013, 15:38
erratic fuel gauge

Last post by faggie « 04 Jan 2013, 10:16
Replies: 4
by scottbott » 02 Jan 2013, 21:40

I know they move about a bit but has anyone got a mod to stop it happening??

4 Replies

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Last post by faggie
04 Jan 2013, 10:16
Diagnostic port - 2.1DJ

Last post by Yozza « 03 Jan 2013, 22:10
Replies: 3
by Yozza » 02 Jan 2013, 23:05

Ay up,

I was planning on buying a diagnostic scanner for my B5 Passat and wondered if there is a diagnostic port on the 2.1DJ engines that could...

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Last post by Yozza
03 Jan 2013, 22:10
Help : Tachy Voltage

Last post by Aidan « 03 Jan 2013, 21:36
Replies: 8
by Sunray » 02 Jan 2013, 14:15

I have a rev counter plus some LED's as a replacement for the DOP, this works nicely and it will never give me the buzzer of death.

I'm developing a...

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Last post by Aidan
03 Jan 2013, 21:36
mis-reading speedo

Last post by Footprint « 03 Jan 2013, 19:09
Replies: 2
by thebilby » 01 Jan 2013, 23:27

driving along in my 1982 2.0 Aircooled the speedo suddenly started to over read. one minute its showing 30 mph next minute, with no increase in road...

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Last post by Footprint
03 Jan 2013, 19:09
Rev counter

Last post by IanMills « 03 Jan 2013, 08:25
Replies: 3
by IanMills » 30 Dec 2012, 23:51

Do any of you have recommendations for a good after market rev counter that works with a Subaru conversion. I have the modified front harness from...

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Last post by IanMills
03 Jan 2013, 08:25
Heater Blower stopped working suddenly!

Last post by chuggers72 « 02 Jan 2013, 13:12
Replies: 2
by chuggers72 » 01 Jan 2013, 22:15

Evening all.

Yesterday my heater blower was working a treat - today its not! Fuse is ok, its still drawing current and has been used regularly so...

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02 Jan 2013, 13:12

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