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High Beam Indicator problem

Last post by CovKid « 25 Jul 2012, 13:05
Replies: 6
by Spacehopper » 21 Jul 2012, 17:35

I've got a 1990 square bumpered t25, and i think the dash is slightly different to the older ones in that there is a blue filter built into the high...

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Last post by CovKid
25 Jul 2012, 13:05
URGENT help... please! Battery issue, out camping.

Last post by purplecrocs « 24 Jul 2012, 14:09
Replies: 7
by purplecrocs » 23 Jul 2012, 19:29

Hi, sorry for the urgency but my wife is away in the van with the kids and is reporting the battery (starter one) is making a noise while shes hooked...

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Last post by purplecrocs
24 Jul 2012, 14:09
central locking stopped working

Last post by Epiphone « 24 Jul 2012, 07:22
Replies: 40
by jogibbo » 01 Jan 2009, 15:56
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hey up fellow campers :D my central locking was working fine and then today went to open on the passengers side and it just opened that door??......
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Last post by Epiphone
24 Jul 2012, 07:22
Are speedometers interchangeable?

Last post by boatbuilder « 23 Jul 2012, 23:01
Replies: 4
by boatbuilder » 19 Jul 2012, 20:13

Does anyone know if all T25 speedos are interchangeable?
Mine says MPH 805.

It would be handy to change over to a KM speedo seeing as we are using...

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Last post by boatbuilder
23 Jul 2012, 23:01
Running 12v whilst driving

Last post by mariner « 23 Jul 2012, 18:46
Replies: 2
by mariner » 23 Jul 2012, 16:34

Hi, recently had a split replay fitted between the main battery and leisure battery to top up the leisure driving. Works great and was just wondering...

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Last post by mariner
23 Jul 2012, 18:46
Oil Switches which colour?

Last post by sheldon « 23 Jul 2012, 09:41

by sheldon » 23 Jul 2012, 09:41

Hi Everyone

I have a 1.6 JX TD 1986.

Getting a bit confused over the colour of oil switches and which colour goes where, does anybody have any info...

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Last post by sheldon
23 Jul 2012, 09:41
black box battery charger

Last post by Hacksawbob « 23 Jul 2012, 08:13
Replies: 7
by slowbus » 22 Jul 2012, 10:55

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Hi guys, i have yet another newbie question.
Have been working on my van this weekend getting all the little jobs done...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
23 Jul 2012, 08:13
sorry - another temp gauge problem

Last post by tone « 22 Jul 2012, 21:58
Replies: 4
by tone » 22 Jul 2012, 18:40

89 2.1 watercooled - temperature gauge gave up the ghost about a year ago - spear just peeped out for a while then finally remained static and out of...

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Last post by tone
22 Jul 2012, 21:58
How to start technique 1.9dg petrol

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Jul 2012, 20:51
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by sezicoolcat » 22 Jul 2012, 15:33

Vans always been a lazy starter, but usually starts just before the battery dies.
She wont start now though.
Battery fully charged up.
Turn key. Can...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Jul 2012, 20:51
Head unit dimmer wire.

Last post by rob1927 « 22 Jul 2012, 09:32
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by rob1927 » 21 Jul 2012, 17:09

Hello all. :D

I was wondering if anyone could throw a little light(pardon the pun) on where i connect the orange dimmer wire on my new head unit, i...

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Last post by rob1927
22 Jul 2012, 09:32
Temp gauge warning light

Last post by timjwharton « 22 Jul 2012, 08:36
Replies: 5
by timjwharton » 18 Jul 2012, 11:34

Hi,

I've read the excellent resource about the temperature gauge warning light but just wanted a little advice as to what to do next.

I have a 1990...

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Last post by timjwharton
22 Jul 2012, 08:36
Dash LEDs - Indicators, High Beam

Last post by Spacehopper « 21 Jul 2012, 19:50
Replies: 6
by rfarey » 08 Apr 2011, 15:27

Hi Everyone
I'm trying to find replacement LEDs for my dash and am having problems. Have searched the forum and can find nothing on this so have come...

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Last post by Spacehopper
21 Jul 2012, 19:50
Coolanr Senders

Last post by sheldon « 21 Jul 2012, 18:18

by sheldon » 21 Jul 2012, 18:18

Hi

I have a 1.6 TD JX.

I need some advice please.....I know Brickwerks sell one of them my question is are they both the same?

My temp gauge has...

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Last post by sheldon
21 Jul 2012, 18:18
Engine cutting out

Last post by 82JEW75 « 21 Jul 2012, 17:51
Replies: 7
by CHRIST1966 » 16 Jul 2012, 08:30

Hi everyone. :)

Only just joined this forum so not quite sure how it works yet.

I have a 1982 VW T25 2.0 litre Aircooled model.

It runs...

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Last post by 82JEW75
21 Jul 2012, 17:51
Calculated road speed pulse

Last post by Robsey « 20 Jul 2012, 20:13
Replies: 2
by Robsey » 20 Jul 2012, 00:22

I am working on the electrics of my missus' 1983 van, anyway we are looking at fitting a head-unit, which has external extra add-ons like sat nav and...

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Last post by Robsey
20 Jul 2012, 20:13
Doo-lally milage clock?

Last post by DustyBiscuit « 19 Jul 2012, 23:56
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by Nikki And Dicki » 19 Jul 2012, 23:07

So it seems i have done 8000 miles in 4 months!! i definitely haven't!

Today i did 100 miles from Richmond to central london!?

the speedo is mental...

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Last post by DustyBiscuit
19 Jul 2012, 23:56
Repair idle control box

Last post by Barkascsyncro « 19 Jul 2012, 15:52

by Barkascsyncro » 19 Jul 2012, 15:52

I have a problem with my syncro, the idle valve does not function I have bit the bullet and brought a new one to no avail. I have found the fault to...

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Last post by Barkascsyncro
19 Jul 2012, 15:52
Electrical gremlin in dash

Last post by t3wullie « 18 Jul 2012, 21:28
Replies: 19
by t3wullie » 30 Jun 2012, 23:34
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I killed a diesel engine last year. To avoid doing it again this year, I have fitted an electronic oil pressure gauge.
It's one with a load of red...
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Last post by t3wullie
18 Jul 2012, 21:28
Minimalist stereo installation?

Last post by 82JEW75 « 18 Jul 2012, 19:20
Replies: 3
by 82JEW75 » 17 Jul 2012, 20:18

As my van project moves slowly along, thoughts turn to non-essentials.

I might like some music while driving.

However, the cab is 100% factory...

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Last post by 82JEW75
18 Jul 2012, 19:20
Carrying spare starter?

Last post by AdrianC « 18 Jul 2012, 19:18
Replies: 15
by LeeME3 » 16 Jul 2012, 15:30
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Seen mention of carrying a spare starter in a couple threads and the Wiki...are they particularly prone to failure? Wondering if it's worth looking...
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Last post by AdrianC
18 Jul 2012, 19:18
Adding a couple of extra gauges, any ideas?

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Jul 2012, 14:34
Replies: 5
by New Kentish Campers » 16 Jul 2012, 12:04

As it says above, as my van is nearly finished, I'm thinking about adding a couple of supplimentary gauges, i.e water temp and oil pressure.

I...

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Last post by kevtherev
17 Jul 2012, 14:34
no spark

Last post by BOXY « 17 Jul 2012, 12:32
Replies: 8
by neilgibbs » 06 Jun 2012, 20:43

im tearing my hair out here and i'm already balled!

History:-
T25 water cooled DG1.9l D plate.
Past 2 year the van has been cutting out on and off...

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Last post by BOXY
17 Jul 2012, 12:32
please help! ignition cut out/ barrel change!!!!

Last post by CovKid « 16 Jul 2012, 23:25
Replies: 1
by pads1111 » 16 Jul 2012, 21:22

hello everyone, my name is paddy, me and my girlfriend jane own a vw t25 1.6 diesel and we embark on a trip around europe in a week today......

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Last post by CovKid
16 Jul 2012, 23:25
Rad Fan.

Last post by Yodavedude « 16 Jul 2012, 22:33
Replies: 5
by Yodavedude » 14 Jul 2012, 16:21

So i have a new rad a new thermo switch,fuses are good thermostat replaced no air locking,hot to the top rad when up to temp. power to and clicking...

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Last post by Yodavedude
16 Jul 2012, 22:33
More Alternator Questions

Last post by Cyrus « 16 Jul 2012, 20:18
Replies: 9
by Cyrus » 14 Jun 2012, 12:33

Hi,
I have an 86 t25 1.6td JX

I was faffing around trying to fit a fridge relay but no my alternator output only reads 12.3v
I take it I`ve buggered...

9 Replies

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Last post by Cyrus
16 Jul 2012, 20:18
DASH BULB Need new one

Last post by sheldon « 16 Jul 2012, 13:05
Replies: 4
by sheldon » 16 Jul 2012, 11:49

Hi Everyone

I have attached a pic of a bulb I removed from the back of the heater area it illuminates where the hot and cold sliders are....

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Last post by sheldon
16 Jul 2012, 13:05
New headlamps for Europe

Last post by DustyBiscuit « 16 Jul 2012, 11:04
Replies: 14
by DustyBiscuit » 04 Jul 2012, 17:15

Hello everyone, I have a question on behalf of a friend (he's not signed up himself yet!)

He has a LHD bus which he's taking over to France...

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Last post by DustyBiscuit
16 Jul 2012, 11:04
Bloody horn!!

Last post by Jason4479 « 16 Jul 2012, 10:09
Replies: 6
by Jason4479 » 12 Jul 2012, 14:37

Hi

Wondering if anyone can help. I've searched these forums and the Internet, but can't see anything conclusive (unless I'm totally blind!!).

I had...

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Last post by Jason4479
16 Jul 2012, 10:09
wot colors the oil pressure switch??? Please help!

Last post by gregwiththegrin « 16 Jul 2012, 09:21
Replies: 11
by gregwiththegrin » 11 Jul 2012, 10:33

Hi fellow camper owners!

Ive just purchased my first Camper, (1.9 T25, water cooled DG Engine, 1986) picked her up 2 days ago and already fallen in...

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Last post by gregwiththegrin
16 Jul 2012, 09:21
Strange blower fuse / wiper issue

Last post by WPKenny « 15 Jul 2012, 19:28
Replies: 3
by WPKenny » 15 Jul 2012, 18:27

Hi everyone,

In my early 1985 model, the blower doesn't work (hasn't done since I bought it a few months ago). So I do the first obvious thing and...

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Last post by WPKenny
15 Jul 2012, 19:28
Finding the door contacts wire for fitting an alarm.

Last post by Zebedee « 15 Jul 2012, 11:00
Replies: 8
by Zebedee » 05 Jul 2012, 14:27

I've been trying to fit an alarm to my caravelle but have got a little stuck wiring in the door contact switches so the alarm will go off when a door...

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Last post by Zebedee
15 Jul 2012, 11:00
TEMP GAUGE ON 1Z LOOM

Last post by phil miller « 14 Jul 2012, 22:34

by phil miller » 14 Jul 2012, 22:34

hi all today i connected the coolant temp wire from my 1Z loom to the buses cluster, the red light stops flashing in a second or to, but the gauge...

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Last post by phil miller
14 Jul 2012, 22:34
Alternator connector (corroded) replacement needed

Last post by Poseidon « 14 Jul 2012, 22:19
Replies: 2
by Poseidon » 14 Jul 2012, 21:17

I've been tidying up the wiring in the engine bay and noticed that the alternator wires looked a bit odd..

Upon further investigation it appears...

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Last post by Poseidon
14 Jul 2012, 22:19
anyone know what these are?

Last post by billy739 « 14 Jul 2012, 22:04
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by Isolly » 13 Jul 2012, 17:54

i have 2 part numbers for items but no idea what they are..:

357 906 283

028 906 283

can anyone shed some light?

thanks

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Last post by billy739
14 Jul 2012, 22:04
towbar electric conection

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Jul 2012, 06:32
Replies: 2
by dave lfc » 13 Jul 2012, 17:38

hi i have just bought a towbar that was previously off another t25 van.now the wire/cable has been chopped and i was just wondering if it is pretty...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Jul 2012, 06:32
Headlamp high beam blue warning ligh

Last post by g60steve « 13 Jul 2012, 07:52
Replies: 1
by srj » 12 Jul 2012, 22:47

Hello all. Would anyone have any idea as to why the blue main beam light doesn't work on the dash of my '84 T25? The light work fine on low or main...

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Last post by g60steve
13 Jul 2012, 07:52
Fan/blower switch

Last post by CovKid « 12 Jul 2012, 13:12
Replies: 3
by andyb » 12 Jul 2012, 08:02

Im on to my third blower switch in my refurb project of my van - not because of use or age - Im on third NEW switch - the quality of the build of...

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Last post by CovKid
12 Jul 2012, 13:12
Lesuire Battery under drivers seat

Last post by andyb « 12 Jul 2012, 08:31
Replies: 3
by andyb » 10 Jul 2012, 07:22

Wonder why go to all the expense and hassle of sourcing batteries 175mm high.
Quite a simple mod to my van

Can fit a 100ah 230mm tall marine...

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Last post by andyb
12 Jul 2012, 08:31
Electronic ignition

Last post by phil miller « 11 Jul 2012, 20:34
Replies: 3
by Beankeena » 11 Jul 2012, 18:14

Hey
Just wondering if you can buy a electronic egnition for my 1980 t25 if so where from
Thanks any help would b great

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Last post by phil miller
11 Jul 2012, 20:34
fuel and temp gauge

Last post by mark « 11 Jul 2012, 19:51
Replies: 1
by mark » 06 Jul 2012, 10:08

hi i have a couple of simple questions.
do the temp and fuel gauge from the clock fit into the revcounter. is this year related/part number related....

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Last post by mark
11 Jul 2012, 19:51
oil pressure switches-expert needed!

Last post by Joju « 11 Jul 2012, 19:25
Replies: 1
by Joju » 11 Jul 2012, 09:56

Hello, the old green army bus has oil pressure lamp drama, on the first day of our uk road trip :(

A local engineer, Gareth Davies, in Clopton is...

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Last post by Joju
11 Jul 2012, 19:25
Stereo wire colours, I think I've got it right

Last post by Mickyfin « 11 Jul 2012, 18:33
Replies: 1
by Smokes » 11 Jul 2012, 16:11

Hi all, I've done a search and I think I'm right but just wanted confirmation regarding the wires for a car stereo. The wires have been chock blocked...

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Last post by Mickyfin
11 Jul 2012, 18:33
1987 1.9 T25 watercooled temp gauge

Last post by Sunnyside « 11 Jul 2012, 17:22
Replies: 5
by Sunnyside » 05 Jul 2012, 16:04

One of my hire vans has had the temp gauge reading somewhere in between the red warning light and max say 1/4 inch above the light and the light is...

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Last post by Sunnyside
11 Jul 2012, 17:22
Reverse light switch location...

Last post by LeeME3 « 11 Jul 2012, 13:49
Replies: 3
by LeeME3 » 11 Jul 2012, 09:22

Can't find it in the Wiki (almost certainly me being thick) but does anyone know where the reverse light switch is or the easiest way to tap into...

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Last post by LeeME3
11 Jul 2012, 13:49
Speedo problem

Last post by Ralf85 « 11 Jul 2012, 12:08
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by keith2 » 11 Jul 2012, 12:03

Hi all

Weird, my speedo works - shows MPH, but the mileometer and trip meter are no longer recording - any ideas?

Thanks :ok

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Last post by Ralf85
11 Jul 2012, 12:08
Water pump

Last post by goodie « 10 Jul 2012, 20:46
Replies: 4
by goodie » 10 Jul 2012, 15:44

Hi all ,
Can anyone help,the water pump on the sink of my 89 holdsworth has packed up so took it off but it has no
readings on it .Does anyone know...

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Last post by goodie
10 Jul 2012, 20:46
Solar fit question

Last post by waltraud « 09 Jul 2012, 16:59
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by waltraud » 08 Jul 2012, 17:38

Dear all,

i've got a Maplin 13W Solar Briefcase Solar Unit which is designed to be set up when camping but is not waterproof so they say. I'm...

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Last post by waltraud
09 Jul 2012, 16:59
Cable route from front to engine bay ?

Last post by ghost123uk « 09 Jul 2012, 10:40
Replies: 18
by islandboy » 04 Jul 2012, 11:11
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1987 T25 DG.
I need to take a lead from battery under drivers seat to the engine bay. Does the T25 have a cable run/channel or will it have to go...
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Last post by ghost123uk
09 Jul 2012, 10:40
Trojan T105 Batteries – First real test

Last post by ghost123uk « 09 Jul 2012, 07:12
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by centro » 04 Jul 2012, 11:43
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About a month ago we bough 2 x 6v Trojan T105 deep cycle batteries to use as replacements for a 115ah Leisure battery.

We have just given them their...
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Last post by ghost123uk
09 Jul 2012, 07:12
New 12v ciggie socket from Zig?

Last post by Smokes « 08 Jul 2012, 21:29
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by Smokes » 08 Jul 2012, 16:46

Hi all, I just wondered if I was able to wire one of these in to my CF8 zig unit? Say in with the water pump?

onclick=...

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08 Jul 2012, 21:29

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