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Car Radio Wiring Relay Mod

Last post by Mocki « 15 Oct 2012, 08:15
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by crazytunes1 » 14 Oct 2012, 17:18

Car Radio auto switching Relay Mod

Have you ever parked up while camping etc switched on the radio and the next day had a flat battery???
Have you...

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Last post by Mocki
15 Oct 2012, 08:15
the light on the dash that warns of low oil

Last post by matt-northey « 14 Oct 2012, 17:27
Replies: 3
by ray63 » 13 Oct 2012, 17:36

hio,i have the light in the dash psanel that worns of low oil and it has a printed board to connect into a socket,i havent got the socket it goes...

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Last post by matt-northey
14 Oct 2012, 17:27
Split charge system problem

Last post by crazytunes1 « 14 Oct 2012, 10:48
Replies: 19
by crazytunes1 » 07 Oct 2012, 22:12
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Hi guys

I wired up a splitcharge system today as per wiki and i have had alsorts of problems any help would be appreciated :(

Wired as per wiki...
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Last post by crazytunes1
14 Oct 2012, 10:48
Oil pressure light

Last post by RedFred « 13 Oct 2012, 21:02

by RedFred » 13 Oct 2012, 21:02

Hi,
I've got a query about the oil pressure light that comes on (and goes off after a short while) after I have taken a sharp right, usually going...

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Last post by RedFred
13 Oct 2012, 21:02
Headlight fault

Last post by srj « 13 Oct 2012, 19:00
Replies: 4
by srj » 13 Oct 2012, 16:16

I've had a quick look but can't find a link to this so I wonderded whether anyone has any idea as to what the fault might be.....The O/S headlamp was...

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Last post by srj
13 Oct 2012, 19:00
HJS Branded ECU for 2.1 DJ Engine

Last post by ronsrecord « 12 Oct 2012, 21:42
Replies: 3
by PaulG » 10 Oct 2012, 15:15

Hi guys, haven't been around these parts for a long while, but hope to be more active again and join you to camp at shows next year, but at the...

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Last post by ronsrecord
12 Oct 2012, 21:42
square lights

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 11 Oct 2012, 19:17
Replies: 4
by Sir Brixalot » 11 Oct 2012, 11:13

Seems that square lights get pilfered. Has anyone come up with good ways of securing them?

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
11 Oct 2012, 19:17
When Your 2.1 DJ Fuel Pump Doesn't Prime.. ...

Last post by PaulG « 11 Oct 2012, 13:10

by PaulG » 11 Oct 2012, 13:10

Hi there!

Having struggled with a sometimes non-starting, poor running, random cutting out van all Summer long, here's a soap-opera to hopefully...

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Last post by PaulG
11 Oct 2012, 13:10
VDO gauges problem

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 11 Oct 2012, 09:25
Replies: 22
by KINGPRAWN » 23 Sep 2012, 08:19
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Just fitted a set of three VDO gauges and with advice from a top man here Mr AXEMAN and a loom from eBay I have then in and looking good... BUT!! .....
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Last post by KINGPRAWN
11 Oct 2012, 09:25
halogen bulb upgrade

Last post by Cruz « 11 Oct 2012, 08:45
Replies: 9
by Joju » 23 Sep 2012, 10:05

Hello, I wonder if anyone can tell me whether I can just put in the nightbreaker bulbs without upgrading the wiring and relays ...

bus is 1990...

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Last post by Cruz
11 Oct 2012, 08:45
Split charge relay location - '89 Westy California LHD

Last post by fizzpault3 « 10 Oct 2012, 22:02
Replies: 4
by fizzpault3 » 10 Oct 2012, 17:31

Hi, in my never ending attempts to try and tidy up loose ends in my Westy California (1.6JX TD) I sailed into Vanbitz today to merrily have a...

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Last post by fizzpault3
10 Oct 2012, 22:02
electric window motor

Last post by nostalgic « 10 Oct 2012, 17:15
Replies: 3
by nostalgic » 09 Oct 2012, 17:53

Hi All.
Can anyone tell me how to test an electric window motor
to see if power is getting through to it, without having to strip :run
the whole...

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Last post by nostalgic
10 Oct 2012, 17:15
leisure battery

Last post by boxer « 10 Oct 2012, 13:28
Replies: 8
by ThomChloe » 09 Oct 2012, 18:52

hi just bought a t25 and the leisure battery is shot been told i would be better getting a good heavy duty car batery instead of a leisure battery...

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Last post by boxer
10 Oct 2012, 13:28
Speedometer Kmh/Mph-* Now With Group Buy*

Last post by philat1 « 09 Oct 2012, 21:53
Replies: 42
by trucker » 26 Aug 2012, 16:52
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Hi, the speedo in my van reads in kmh only I was wondering if there is any way to add mph to the dial like I've seen in some rhd caravelles though...
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Last post by philat1
09 Oct 2012, 21:53
frigde electrics

Last post by bicolour « 09 Oct 2012, 18:11
Replies: 7
by bicolour » 08 Oct 2012, 14:54

hi
i have a rm122 fridge 12v/gas only

so i had the idea of buying a 240v to 12v convert to run the fridge of mains when on hook up
so for it to...

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Last post by bicolour
09 Oct 2012, 18:11
No Headlights

Last post by jpee « 09 Oct 2012, 11:40
Replies: 2
by jpee » 07 Oct 2012, 10:29

1986 1.9. Turned headlights on and nothing. The blue full beam light is showing on panel and wont switch off although no lights coming on. Fuses ok,...

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Last post by jpee
09 Oct 2012, 11:40
Wiring for LED lights

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 08 Oct 2012, 22:44
Replies: 6
by Louey » 14 Jul 2012, 20:35

Would it be ok to use Bell wire to fit LED lights?

Bell wire I'm looking at

The LED lights

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
08 Oct 2012, 22:44
Vdo gauges

Last post by shaka1976 « 08 Oct 2012, 21:36
Replies: 6
by g8lfer » 01 Oct 2012, 20:45

Hi gents anyone give me advice on how to determine which sending units I might need for vdo gauges any advice would be appreciated .

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Last post by shaka1976
08 Oct 2012, 21:36
onboard charger

Last post by scottbott « 08 Oct 2012, 19:47
Replies: 4
by scottbott » 06 Oct 2012, 20:38

I bought one of the chargers from aldi last year,would it be man enough to fit permantley in the van so when on a hookup it would keep the batteries...

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Last post by scottbott
08 Oct 2012, 19:47
split charger relay function

Last post by murrayslinn « 08 Oct 2012, 19:25
Replies: 11
by getunder » 03 Sep 2012, 20:00

Is the function of the split charger relay to to prioritise the main battery which is more vital and then start charging the leisure battery when the...

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Last post by murrayslinn
08 Oct 2012, 19:25
Fan Blower three way switch..should I have one ?

Last post by toolsntat « 06 Oct 2012, 19:14
Replies: 9
by Hendrixevo147 » 16 Jan 2012, 20:13

Hi,
As I am still new to this scene and only recently purchaced my 1982 2L Air Cooled T25, I am confused as to how I turn my fan blower on, my mates...

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Last post by toolsntat
06 Oct 2012, 19:14
Leisure battery charging

Last post by California Dreamin « 06 Oct 2012, 17:54
Replies: 2
by MrBarbecue » 06 Oct 2012, 15:59

Ho do folks,
Just chose an 81 Westy as my trusty steed. And i couldnt be happier with him.

Just a quickie tho...

Charging the leisure battery.
Is...

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Last post by California Dreamin
06 Oct 2012, 17:54
Temp light/Rad fan

Last post by DarkPoet « 05 Oct 2012, 20:02
Replies: 3
by DarkPoet » 04 Oct 2012, 11:27

Ongoing temp light questions:

Flickers on & off when 55mph+ on motorway but engine never blown up - not even once :-) Have cleaned the sensor in the...

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Last post by DarkPoet
05 Oct 2012, 20:02
Main +ve battery lead.

Last post by bootie3367 « 05 Oct 2012, 04:46
Replies: 2
by bootie3367 » 04 Oct 2012, 13:27

I'm being lazy because it's the end of the day for me and I want to go to bed.

The main +ve lead from the battery to the starter has broken at the...

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Last post by bootie3367
05 Oct 2012, 04:46
10 volt regulator checking

Last post by Dazco « 04 Oct 2012, 23:13
Replies: 2
by Dazco » 04 Oct 2012, 18:19

How do I in about checking the 10 volt regulator when its off the van. I have a couple of spare printed circuit ribbons in the shed and want to test...

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Last post by Dazco
04 Oct 2012, 23:13
Radiator fan. 1st speed works, 2nd doesn't?

Last post by Plasticman « 04 Oct 2012, 20:39
Replies: 9
by Cruz » 01 Oct 2012, 21:11

Anyone know a reason why the 2nd fan speed won't work when the 1st does?

Earthing crowns are fine because I overhauled them 6 months ago and the...

9 Replies

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Last post by Plasticman
04 Oct 2012, 20:39
Zig CF8 and split charger

Last post by pintofbestbitter « 03 Oct 2012, 13:30
Replies: 3
by pintofbestbitter » 02 Oct 2012, 16:02

I'm struggling to understand the wiring on my van. Does anyone have a similar set up? There are two things which control charging and battery...

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Last post by pintofbestbitter
03 Oct 2012, 13:30
What battery should I get

Last post by crazydiamond « 03 Oct 2012, 11:26
Replies: 5
by knine » 02 Oct 2012, 14:59

Have a 1.9 petrol camper, What battery should I get ?..... I will need TWO.... one for the Van.... and a Leisure battery that will fit under the...

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Last post by crazydiamond
03 Oct 2012, 11:26
T4 early stalks into T3 - possible?

Last post by silverbullet « 03 Oct 2012, 10:43
Replies: 2
by silverbullet » 02 Oct 2012, 10:58

I have the early 2-spoke T4 wheel in my bus and quite like the idea of having the corresponding later stalks to match. I know that the ignition lock...

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Last post by silverbullet
03 Oct 2012, 10:43
help hazards and indicators

Last post by edoh « 03 Oct 2012, 07:21
Replies: 4
by miggs » 02 Oct 2012, 19:32

Hi all

Need some help with hazards and indicators nothing when i turn the hazards on and when i turn the indicators on nothing but the green light...

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Last post by edoh
03 Oct 2012, 07:21
distributor testing

Last post by sendiw « 02 Oct 2012, 21:28
Replies: 5
by sendiw » 17 Sep 2012, 18:40

Is there a way of testing my distributor. Its the electronic type. Theres no spark. Ive tested the coil with a ohmeter
That was ok. So now im...

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Last post by sendiw
02 Oct 2012, 21:28
leisue battery location 1981 holdsworth villa

Last post by lefty67 « 02 Oct 2012, 19:25
Replies: 2
by lefty67 » 02 Oct 2012, 14:19

just wandering where the best place to position a leisure battery in 1981 holdsworth villa 1 would be. main battery is behind drivers seat and the...

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Last post by lefty67
02 Oct 2012, 19:25
lamps spec

Last post by Joju « 01 Oct 2012, 17:58
Replies: 9
by Joju » 12 Sep 2012, 12:50

Hello, we will be in france next so I want to carry some spare bulbs.

having looked in here I see that I should upgrade my headlights to halogens,...

9 Replies

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Last post by Joju
01 Oct 2012, 17:58
WIRING DIAGRAM PROPEX X3. HELP

Last post by BOXY « 01 Oct 2012, 17:19
Replies: 1
by KEN-M » 01 Oct 2012, 15:32

ANY BODY GOT 1 OR KNOW WHERE I CAN DOWNLOAD 1 FROM?
MANY THANKS KEN. :ok

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Last post by BOXY
01 Oct 2012, 17:19
glow plug relay overheating

Last post by austen smith « 30 Sep 2012, 12:04
Replies: 1
by craphippy » 16 Jul 2012, 14:23

my glow plug relay is overheating and isnt stopping the power to the plugs it is the 7 pin type code 102, have tried another relay and its the same,...

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Last post by austen smith
30 Sep 2012, 12:04
Glow Plugs Staying On

Last post by austen smith « 30 Sep 2012, 11:11
Replies: 2
by austen smith » 28 Sep 2012, 21:51

Hi all.

We have a T25 with retro fitted 1Y - 1.9 circa 1985. Engine installed by VW specialist (I'm told) and glow plugs wired up correctly (we...

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Last post by austen smith
30 Sep 2012, 11:11
oil gauge

Last post by leonard « 29 Sep 2012, 22:14
Replies: 2
by leonard » 27 Sep 2012, 20:40

what number on dash multiplug is oil light wire conected think i have a broken wire

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Last post by leonard
29 Sep 2012, 22:14
electrical problems

Last post by skysurfin09 « 29 Sep 2012, 19:11
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by dave lfc » 29 Sep 2012, 19:04

hi everyone just tried to start my van and it was in gear so the usual jerk forward.so tried to start it again and heard loads of clicking noises...

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Last post by skysurfin09
29 Sep 2012, 19:11
Ignition lights won't come on

Last post by Mocki « 29 Sep 2012, 11:48
Replies: 3
by zippster » 29 Sep 2012, 06:14

I have bit of a problem my battery is all ok, but when I go to turn my ingition on I have nothing, no lights or any thing it won't start or even...

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Last post by Mocki
29 Sep 2012, 11:48
WIPERS! WHAT HAVE YOU?

Last post by fairwynds « 28 Sep 2012, 21:53
Replies: 3
by shrekwoody » 28 Sep 2012, 21:07

Hi people!

How many wiper settings do you have?

Am i right in thinking i should have intermitent, and then 2 other speeds?

My t25 1990 devon only...

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Last post by fairwynds
28 Sep 2012, 21:53
Alternator advise please

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 28 Sep 2012, 18:28
Replies: 5
by lloydy » 27 Sep 2012, 15:20

Hi, I'm looking at getting my alternator refurbed/replaced. As well as a diode pack it needs a new clutched pulley. A refurb place reckon with the...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
28 Sep 2012, 18:28
will not turn over fast

Last post by smile83 « 26 Sep 2012, 19:39
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by smile83 » 26 Sep 2012, 16:28

:( hi the problem i have is that when i turn the key on my van.it turns over very slow just change the starter and it still the same has any one eals...

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Last post by smile83
26 Sep 2012, 19:39
Where is the fuse box?

Last post by williamraff « 26 Sep 2012, 00:04
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by williamraff » 23 Sep 2012, 19:23

Hi folks can anyone tell me where the fuse box is located on a 1983 panel van?

Thanks,Will.

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Last post by williamraff
26 Sep 2012, 00:04
crystal headlights?

Last post by Cyrus « 25 Sep 2012, 20:37
Replies: 8
by Cyrus » 10 Mar 2011, 13:23

I've seen some vans around with round crystal headlights.
I've searched Google but can't find any.
Do golf mk2 ones fit or can they be made to fit...

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Last post by Cyrus
25 Sep 2012, 20:37
No main beam

Last post by mart 475 « 25 Sep 2012, 17:08
Replies: 9
by mart 475 » 21 Sep 2012, 14:39

Hi got in my van last night and turned lights on but they seemed weak. On inspection it seems that only the side lights are coming on although the...

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Last post by mart 475
25 Sep 2012, 17:08
Oil temp !!!

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 25 Sep 2012, 11:11
Replies: 33
by KINGPRAWN » 18 Sep 2012, 07:57
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Just about to fit my trio of VDO gauges, just a thought ... I'm using the remote t-piece which has 1m of braided hose(went the 1m over 0.5m just to...
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Last post by KINGPRAWN
25 Sep 2012, 11:11
Instrument lights no worky

Last post by philat1 « 25 Sep 2012, 07:28
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by philat1 » 23 Sep 2012, 13:57

My dash instrument lights are not working; I’m stuck trying to get the bulb holder out of the white plastic housing. I have searched on hear and...

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Last post by philat1
25 Sep 2012, 07:28
Rear speaker wiring problem

Last post by DevonMark « 23 Sep 2012, 20:16
Replies: 10
by DevonMark » 23 Sep 2012, 11:51

The left hand rear speaker in our van isn't working properly (very quiet and no bass). I removed the left speaker and plugged it in to the wiring on...

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Last post by DevonMark
23 Sep 2012, 20:16
fitting aftermarket tacho

Last post by mark « 23 Sep 2012, 11:55

by mark » 23 Sep 2012, 11:55

hi, what im looking for is info on what tacho's people are using and where they have postioned them, tacho porn is what im after, so get your clocks...

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Last post by mark
23 Sep 2012, 11:55
Engine wiring

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Sep 2012, 12:59
Replies: 5
by Dynamite-dindin » 21 Sep 2012, 16:51

Does any one know or know off where I can get a wiring diagram from for my t25 . I need to know what the wires are which come from the front I have...

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22 Sep 2012, 12:59

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