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Live feed to ignition barrel.....

Last post by tomgillson « 10 Dec 2012, 09:35
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by tomgillson » 09 Dec 2012, 20:28

Firstly, thanks to the wiki I changed my heater blower motor on saturday and it works great!

Problem being that whilst doing that job I disturbed...

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Last post by tomgillson
10 Dec 2012, 09:35
Coolant senders

Last post by bowesy « 10 Dec 2012, 01:35
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by airhead » 09 Dec 2012, 16:18

On my JX engine there is 2 temp senders in the spigot coming from the forward end of the head. They're grand and connected up and all that, but...

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Last post by bowesy
10 Dec 2012, 01:35
Tv aerial for portable tv

Last post by elevensies « 08 Dec 2012, 21:45
Replies: 7
by elevensies » 08 Dec 2012, 18:41

I just bought a portable tv, and supplied was the usual garbage aerial and a bit better one.

Both are rubbish, complete and utter waste of time, so...

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Last post by elevensies
08 Dec 2012, 21:45
Vehicle Battery

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Dec 2012, 18:48
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by New2T3 » 08 Dec 2012, 15:30

Hello all, learnt a lot for these pages thanks but i got one for you now. Can i site the vehicle battery in the engine bay of my 2.0 lt air cool. so...

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Dec 2012, 18:48
How to fix worm screw and get mileage counter working

Last post by California Dreamin « 08 Dec 2012, 12:16
Replies: 4
by Moyners » 07 Dec 2012, 17:31

Hello,

someone did kindly describe how to fix this before - sadly it was in response to a 'wanted' message when I thought I needed an instrument...

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Last post by California Dreamin
08 Dec 2012, 12:16
Indicators not working

Last post by AdrianC « 07 Dec 2012, 17:28
Replies: 6
by discipleofsketch » 19 Nov 2012, 08:58

Hi All,

Wife's first drive in the van last night, and apart from the dashboard light not working (possibly related?), also discovered that the...

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Last post by AdrianC
07 Dec 2012, 17:28
maintenance chargers

Last post by 82JEW75 « 07 Dec 2012, 16:10
Replies: 6
by Plasticman » 02 Dec 2012, 21:43

well this is one of the lidl ones £12 i think it was

worked well for about a year then nowt, i checked the fuse in the plug all ok
so got a driver...

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Last post by 82JEW75
07 Dec 2012, 16:10
Hazzard light only work on one side?????

Last post by vw lee « 06 Dec 2012, 22:03
Replies: 6
by vw lee » 05 Dec 2012, 19:59

Please can anyone tell my why my hazzard lights only work on one side of my van?? It's not bulbs as the indicators work fine.

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Last post by vw lee
06 Dec 2012, 22:03
Leisure Battery Questions

Last post by kevtherev « 04 Dec 2012, 17:48
Replies: 2
by simonp820 » 03 Dec 2012, 20:03

Hi,

Found this forum searching Google for info on leisure batteries - brilliant!

From this two-year-old thread:

onclick=...

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Last post by kevtherev
04 Dec 2012, 17:48
Autosleeper

Last post by kentishvanman « 03 Dec 2012, 20:44
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by kentishvanman » 27 Nov 2012, 21:55

Hi,
Has anyone got, or know of a source, for the rocker switch that controls the fridge on the (Labcraft) control panel.
Mine has broken and most new...

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Last post by kentishvanman
03 Dec 2012, 20:44
LED rear lights

Last post by Mickyfin « 03 Dec 2012, 07:26
Replies: 30
by T3luestar » 22 Nov 2012, 12:34
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With the winter just around the corner, the van will be getting used alot more during darkness. So just wondering will it be worth investing in some...
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Last post by Mickyfin
03 Dec 2012, 07:26
mystery switch and LED on dash

Last post by LeeME3 « 02 Dec 2012, 17:11
Replies: 7
by discipleofsketch » 30 Nov 2012, 13:24

There is a small toggle switch on my dash near the steering wheel, with an LED next to it. Sometimes the LED is on, sometimes it is off, regardless...

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Last post by LeeME3
02 Dec 2012, 17:11
Alpha Batteries leisure batteries any good?

Last post by ringo « 01 Dec 2012, 04:03
Replies: 14
by Cruz » 30 Nov 2012, 08:05

The 096 starter battery I have been using has had some hammer down the years since i bought it and it now refuses to charge so I'm going to replace...

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Last post by ringo
01 Dec 2012, 04:03
Battery

Last post by ghost123uk « 30 Nov 2012, 10:06
Replies: 15
by nostalgic » 22 Oct 2012, 18:48
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Just got a new leisure battery only£65 with vat and postage
and its heavy duty 75 and delivered next day,and whats more is its made low
so it fits...
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Last post by ghost123uk
30 Nov 2012, 10:06
Leisure Battery - What type?

Last post by Cruz « 30 Nov 2012, 08:55
Replies: 20
by foggygolf » 05 May 2011, 09:57
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Hi There

I need a leisure batter,y my T25 doesn't currently have one. I'm fitting the rock n roll bed and plan to fit cupboards and fridge shortly....
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Last post by Cruz
30 Nov 2012, 08:55
Just some (more !) battery chat

Last post by ghost123uk « 30 Nov 2012, 08:44
Replies: 6
by ghost123uk » 28 Nov 2012, 10:38

Oh dear, I let my fancy Lucas leisure battery go totally flat (left summat on by mistake :evil: ) stupidly I have a low voltage cut off, but I had...

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Last post by ghost123uk
30 Nov 2012, 08:44
flat battery ???

Last post by bjdpend « 29 Nov 2012, 17:55
Replies: 3
by bjdpend » 29 Nov 2012, 13:42

I have a problem with my battery, believe it may be getting dragged down somehow, when i charge the battery up fully the camper starts no problem...

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Last post by bjdpend
29 Nov 2012, 17:55
steering lock

Last post by Hacksawbob « 28 Nov 2012, 18:16
Replies: 1
by sportsterrider » 28 Nov 2012, 17:19

Anyone had experience of the steering lock not locking when you take the key out on a t25(1988). and if so whats the best aftermarket thing you...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
28 Nov 2012, 18:16
HDI XENON

Last post by jamesc76 « 27 Nov 2012, 23:18
Replies: 20
by KINGPRAWN » 19 Nov 2012, 22:11
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Is there a reason why people don't fit the xenon conversion headlamp kit to T25's..... Or do they?????
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Last post by jamesc76
27 Nov 2012, 23:18
D2 night heater help its cold out side

Last post by budice83 « 27 Nov 2012, 19:58
Replies: 17
by budice83 » 25 Nov 2012, 12:17
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Hi there everyone

Fitted a new night heater in my westy a d2 but it dose not fire up all the time. if I start the van and then switch it on it...
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Last post by budice83
27 Nov 2012, 19:58
Stereo stopped working

Last post by elevensies « 27 Nov 2012, 17:30
Replies: 9
by elevensies » 26 Nov 2012, 17:49

Well that's a bummer, whilst listening to my stereo, it flashed 3 or 4 times then died :idea

No buttons work, nada. Won't eject cd, nothing...

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Last post by elevensies
27 Nov 2012, 17:30
Starting and Stopping issue

Last post by hodgkinsons « 27 Nov 2012, 08:32
Replies: 5
by hodgkinsons » 16 Sep 2012, 17:44

Hi all,

I'm looking for a little advice relating to a recent issue whereby my AAZ powered Bluestar wouldn't start, it would turn over until the...

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Last post by hodgkinsons
27 Nov 2012, 08:32
Engine problems...

Last post by California Dreamin « 25 Nov 2012, 23:28
Replies: 11
by rustbucket » 22 Nov 2012, 13:48

I have a 1981 1.9 Petrol T25, and recently the engine has died on me. Engine problems are quite new to me, so I'm not really sure where to start...

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Last post by California Dreamin
25 Nov 2012, 23:28
diesel glow plug buzzer

Last post by Hacksawbob « 25 Nov 2012, 21:53
Replies: 3
by Hacksawbob » 18 Nov 2012, 22:50

Hi my glow plug light doesn't work for a couple of reasons, I want to wire in a buzzer that will just come on while the plugs are active, I was...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
25 Nov 2012, 21:53
split charging

Last post by Jeff J « 25 Nov 2012, 15:51
Replies: 9
by Jeff J » 23 Nov 2012, 09:50

I am going to fit a volt sensing relay between the main & leisure batteries. The charger from electric hook up is connected to both batteries in...

9 Replies

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Last post by Jeff J
25 Nov 2012, 15:51
Hello! I'm new and I've got a dodgy indicator.

Last post by Daffy « 25 Nov 2012, 13:50
Replies: 23
by hammondboy » 23 Nov 2012, 11:03
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Hello one and all. I've been perusing this fine forum for a while now and thought I'd finally pipe up and say hello.
I'm the proud owner of Hugo a...
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Last post by Daffy
25 Nov 2012, 13:50
Temp light flashing but not hot?

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 22 Nov 2012, 23:53
Replies: 1
by biffandkatie » 22 Nov 2012, 23:10

Over the past few weeks the temperature light starts flashing after driving for bout 15 mins, if i stop and turn the engine off and start it again...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
22 Nov 2012, 23:53
t25 dashboard indicator light

Last post by Dazco « 22 Nov 2012, 20:32
Replies: 1
by natlovesste » 22 Nov 2012, 10:31

hi i have an 86 t25 most of the time the indicator dash light flashes bright green but sometimes its a faded green does anyone know wot that means ?

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Last post by Dazco
22 Nov 2012, 20:32
Electric fuel pump

Last post by matt-northey « 22 Nov 2012, 19:03
Replies: 5
by matt-northey » 19 Nov 2012, 19:40

hello i have a 2.0lt CU camper with the mechanical fuel pump and want to fit a electric pump.

The question is where should i mount it chassis leg...

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Last post by matt-northey
22 Nov 2012, 19:03
Oil light !!!!

Last post by colinthefox « 22 Nov 2012, 11:04
Replies: 14
by Cherryboo » 18 Nov 2012, 22:55

Hi, im having issues with the electrics on T25 1600 diesel and its driving me crazy :twisted:

The red oil warning light is coming on but very dull....

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Last post by colinthefox
22 Nov 2012, 11:04
another headlight conversion for 1985 T25

Last post by elsid « 21 Nov 2012, 18:48

by elsid » 21 Nov 2012, 18:48

I decided to upgrade my headlights which although I had fitted Ring R012 60/55w Halogen bulbs were still pretty dismal, so bypassing the switchgear...

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Last post by elsid
21 Nov 2012, 18:48
battery and cables getting warm part 2

Last post by 87diesel « 21 Nov 2012, 01:18

by 87diesel » 21 Nov 2012, 01:18

hi all,

As some of you will know i had a problem in the last couple of weeks where the battery was going flat after a couple of hours and the...

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Last post by 87diesel
21 Nov 2012, 01:18
Type 2 battery question

Last post by slobbo « 20 Nov 2012, 23:27
Replies: 4
by tone » 16 Nov 2012, 16:12

Hopefully someone can help.My daughter has a Type2 Bay camper. She recently replaced the battery with a new one from Volkspares because the battery...

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Last post by slobbo
20 Nov 2012, 23:27
Mystery switch

Last post by ghost123uk « 20 Nov 2012, 09:09
Replies: 16
by DevonMark » 17 Nov 2012, 13:07
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Anyone have any idea what the mystery red switch in the bottom right hand corner of this photo does? The switch itself lights up when it's switched...
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Last post by ghost123uk
20 Nov 2012, 09:09
Intermittent Starting Problems!?

Last post by pi quattro « 19 Nov 2012, 22:01
Replies: 3
by pi quattro » 11 Nov 2012, 23:59

I will try to be brief!

I had intermittent starting problems. Sometimes felt like it would catch or try to start as I let go of the key - pointed to...

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Last post by pi quattro
19 Nov 2012, 22:01
1600 Diesel Starter Issue

Last post by dridgy « 19 Nov 2012, 18:00
Replies: 6
by Kemlo » 21 Jun 2012, 08:40

Hi,

Need a bit of urgent help/Advice

Bus wouldn't start this morning, the starter clicks but the engine won't turn over. Brickwerks previously...

6 Replies

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Last post by dridgy
19 Nov 2012, 18:00
12 volt microwaves = 55 Amps = not too bad ?

Last post by 1664 « 19 Nov 2012, 13:41
Replies: 9
by ghost123uk » 18 Nov 2012, 10:56

Hi all :)

Gill and I would like to eat microwave type meals (and of course lots of pies ;) ) when out and about camping etc.

Now I know that heat...

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Last post by 1664
19 Nov 2012, 13:41
battery and earth cable getting warm

Last post by 87diesel « 18 Nov 2012, 22:51
Replies: 21
by 87diesel » 31 Oct 2012, 19:28
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Hi all,

87 Caravelle, JX engined TD.

As the title says, the battery and negative cable on our van is getting warm and goes flat (now disconnected...
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Last post by 87diesel
18 Nov 2012, 22:51
Leisure electric system

Last post by 1664 « 18 Nov 2012, 20:13
Replies: 9
by lefty67 » 16 Nov 2012, 21:12

i am currently deciding wether to put a leisure system into my van, i have a 1981 Aircooled with a holdsworth conversion, at present there is no...

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Last post by 1664
18 Nov 2012, 20:13
Starter motor cables

Last post by Donald360 « 18 Nov 2012, 19:04

by Donald360 » 18 Nov 2012, 19:04

I have removed my old defunct starter motor. The electrical connections disintegrated during the removal process and now need to be replaced. So now...

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Last post by Donald360
18 Nov 2012, 19:04
Golf trolley batteries as leisure

Last post by printmonkey « 18 Nov 2012, 17:27
Replies: 9
by printmonkey » 14 Nov 2012, 17:02

I live in flats and can't run an extension lead to the van for charging. Removing the leisure battery from a westy is a PITA so was thinking about...

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Last post by printmonkey
18 Nov 2012, 17:27
81 T25 speedo cable. Please help

Last post by T3TE « 18 Nov 2012, 16:04
Replies: 4
by T3TE » 14 Nov 2012, 17:23

When I bought my bus in scrap condition it was missing the speedo cable, now I have restored it and looking to get the cable.

According to I am...

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Last post by T3TE
18 Nov 2012, 16:04
cigar lighter

Last post by jamesc76 « 17 Nov 2012, 23:59
Replies: 1
by lefty67 » 17 Nov 2012, 22:26

be warned, numpty alert!!
was a cigar lighter fitted as standard on 1981 van? if so where should it be? if its located somewhere on the dash then i...

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Last post by jamesc76
17 Nov 2012, 23:59
electric window switches

Last post by nostalgic « 16 Nov 2012, 17:02
Replies: 3
by bugsteve » 26 Oct 2012, 11:23

i would be very grateful if anyone with electric windows could measure the position of the switches in the door cards and let me know as im retro...

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Last post by nostalgic
16 Nov 2012, 17:02
wiring diagram for 1985 T25 with DG engine

Last post by CovKid « 15 Nov 2012, 23:22
Replies: 3
by elsid » 12 Nov 2012, 18:29

does anyone know where I can obtain a wiring diagram for 1985 Transporter with a DG engine. The diagrams in the Haynes and Brooklands manuals are...

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Last post by CovKid
15 Nov 2012, 23:22
crusie control

Last post by Bestwick84 « 14 Nov 2012, 16:01
Replies: 9
by lhd » 26 Sep 2012, 11:21

What do you need apart from the stalk?
My knee kills me after about an hour of driving, and this could be the answer.
Rob.

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Last post by Bestwick84
14 Nov 2012, 16:01
main beam dash light

Last post by pauljvw « 13 Nov 2012, 18:43
Replies: 4
by pauljvw » 11 Nov 2012, 08:30

Hi, i used to have a main beam light , then over the months it started fading and working intermittently and then packed up altogether! i've lived...

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Last post by pauljvw
13 Nov 2012, 18:43
Wind screen washer HELP!

Last post by Cooper « 12 Nov 2012, 17:58
Replies: 12
by Cooper » 11 Nov 2012, 11:15

Wind screen washer isnt working.

There is power to wiper blades.

Fuses are fine and ive checked the wire conecrion to washer tank which has power...

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Last post by Cooper
12 Nov 2012, 17:58
Relay for glow plugs

Last post by fabio_ « 12 Nov 2012, 14:32
Replies: 3
by mike35 » 11 Nov 2012, 18:15

I took the relay off for the glow plugs and now the glow plugs are not heating up and my van wont start. Can anyone tell me what colour wires go with...

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Last post by fabio_
12 Nov 2012, 14:32
LEDs How hot?

Last post by boxer « 12 Nov 2012, 10:39
Replies: 6
by boxer » 08 Nov 2012, 18:48

Recently installed two strips of LEDs, one down either side of the interior roof. They seem fine and the remote dimmer is really useful as I can...

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12 Nov 2012, 10:39

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