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new battery required

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Jul 2012, 19:52
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by tone » 07 Jul 2012, 16:53

van just starting to turn over several times before starting - checked when last had a new battery ( April 2005 ! ) so reckon its about time for a...

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Jul 2012, 19:52
Red flashing light on temperature guage

Last post by pilgrim55 « 08 Jul 2012, 19:50
Replies: 14
by steviedee » 22 May 2012, 10:03

I've tried to find answers to this problem on the site but I'm still scratching my head.

The temp gauge light is always flashing. It flashes for a...

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Last post by pilgrim55
08 Jul 2012, 19:50
Sterling Charger - Wire choice

Last post by California Dreamin « 08 Jul 2012, 17:18
Replies: 9
by BAYVELLE » 23 May 2012, 19:51

I know this is probably in the wrong section but thought it best to ask here as it seems a lot of you Syncro boys are running Sterling chargers. This...

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Last post by California Dreamin
08 Jul 2012, 17:18
tap questions !

Last post by jeffdub « 06 Jul 2012, 20:28
Replies: 10
by jeffdub » 04 Jul 2012, 19:07

fitted a smev sink and hob combi and just wondered about wiring the tap , its a microswitched tap with a brown wire and a brown with a blue trace can...

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Last post by jeffdub
06 Jul 2012, 20:28
Electrical fault

Last post by youde4 « 06 Jul 2012, 12:43
Replies: 9
by youde4 » 16 Apr 2012, 12:40

Hi everyone!

The Syncro's recently gained a rather annoying electrical issue. My dipped beam wont work, neither will the offside front and rear side...

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Last post by youde4
06 Jul 2012, 12:43
Fault in Dash

Last post by sheldon « 06 Jul 2012, 10:43
Replies: 2
by sheldon » 05 Jul 2012, 17:43

Hi All
My oil pressure light isnt working and never has so I had a mechanic fit a new switch at the back of the head. It still isnt working so
I am...

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Last post by sheldon
06 Jul 2012, 10:43
1982 Aircooled - What is the second dial for?

Last post by mick the mig « 05 Jul 2012, 13:14
Replies: 9
by Brownbetty » 02 Jul 2012, 15:20

This may sound like a daft question but I have recentky bought a 1982 Aircooled. There is a dial on the instrument panel next to the speedo which...

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Last post by mick the mig
05 Jul 2012, 13:14
radio supressor

Last post by ghost123uk « 05 Jul 2012, 12:25
Replies: 12
by jeffdub » 03 Jul 2012, 18:28

i know these things are ancient but if i have my stereo on mw for talk sport i cant hear it with the engine running ! i bought a supressor and i was...

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Last post by ghost123uk
05 Jul 2012, 12:25
Fuses

Last post by evilnoodle « 04 Jul 2012, 10:04
Replies: 4
by clyde lloyd » 03 Jul 2012, 09:20

Hi

Not long had our T25 camper, still trying to do it up before the end of the summer so we can get away. We haven't got a fuse box cover on our...

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Last post by evilnoodle
04 Jul 2012, 10:04
Headlamp replacements

Last post by simoncummins « 03 Jul 2012, 21:28
Replies: 6
by KINGPRAWN » 02 Jul 2012, 13:13

Anybody have any experiance with meastro headlamps to replace the pair of squares???

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Last post by simoncummins
03 Jul 2012, 21:28
Ridiculous concepts

Last post by dearjohn « 03 Jul 2012, 21:12
Replies: 16
by CovKid » 30 Jun 2012, 23:51
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In my younger days, when the pipes were lit and ideas were freely surrendered, a friend and I mused that the solution to car crashes was simply to...
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Last post by dearjohn
03 Jul 2012, 21:12
ignitiontiming

Last post by scitter « 03 Jul 2012, 19:17
Replies: 14
by scitter » 12 Jun 2012, 18:56

the timingmarks on my van is diferent from the ones ilustrated in my workshop manual.
acording to the book. the small bump on the outer rim of the...

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Last post by scitter
03 Jul 2012, 19:17
coil is positive on both posts of Aircooled t25 pick up

Last post by sarran1955 « 03 Jul 2012, 19:01
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by vw92h » 02 Jul 2012, 18:15

Hi, Confused as my coil is positive on both the posts. Van runs but over 50mph loss of power.

My splittie is +ve and -ve and think the t25 2L...

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Last post by sarran1955
03 Jul 2012, 19:01
Hella round lights RHD

Last post by karmannkarmann « 03 Jul 2012, 17:27

by karmannkarmann » 03 Jul 2012, 17:27

What are the lens numbers for RHD units?

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Last post by karmannkarmann
03 Jul 2012, 17:27
Central Locking Actuators

Last post by Riggerman « 03 Jul 2012, 11:19
Replies: 8
by Riggerman » 16 Jun 2012, 18:45

Does anybody know if it is still possible to get hold of New or New Old Stock Central Locking Actuators? Specifically the Master ones for the front...

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Last post by Riggerman
03 Jul 2012, 11:19
Help buying new speakers please!

Last post by LeeME3 « 03 Jul 2012, 08:31
Replies: 1
by lennsuey » 02 Jul 2012, 19:14

Hi peeps,

I'm in the process of replacing the head unit and speakers in the van, i'm not sure what speakers to buy so i wondered if anyone can help...

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Last post by LeeME3
03 Jul 2012, 08:31
Wiring Zig RM12 relay to CF9

Last post by elsid « 02 Jul 2012, 22:57
Replies: 4
by Lloydy boy » 29 Jun 2012, 10:53

Hi,
Could anyone help I've finnished wiring the mains to my van and I'm now in the process of wiring my CF9 unit up to my van ( no electrics...

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Last post by elsid
02 Jul 2012, 22:57
Melted a fuse

Last post by California Dreamin « 02 Jul 2012, 22:16
Replies: 15
by steane » 01 Jul 2012, 20:01
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Hi everyone,

On my recent trip away I had to do a bit of electrical fault finding, easy enough as I checked the fuse first. Upon inspection I saw...
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Last post by California Dreamin
02 Jul 2012, 22:16
Dashboard lights "inverted"

Last post by Hacksawbob « 02 Jul 2012, 20:31
Replies: 4
by rosco » 02 Jul 2012, 11:38

Hi folks, I did a search for this but cant find anything..

Basically my dashboard lights are inverted, i.e. when the headlights are on the dial...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
02 Jul 2012, 20:31
temp guage goin funny

Last post by stevo1980 « 02 Jul 2012, 18:28

by stevo1980 » 02 Jul 2012, 18:28

Hi i have a problem with my temp guage, i have replaced thermostat about 2 months ago, everything ok but the other day did a 4 hour drive and my temp...

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Last post by stevo1980
02 Jul 2012, 18:28
Ariel Adaptor

Last post by Jop « 02 Jul 2012, 12:18

by Jop » 02 Jul 2012, 12:18

This might be a bit of a stupid question, but what adaptor will I need to buy to connect the radio ariel on my 1980 westie to my new stereo (Alpine...

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Last post by Jop
02 Jul 2012, 12:18
Upgrading headlamps

Last post by California Dreamin « 02 Jul 2012, 11:48
Replies: 8
by Negativegravity » 28 Jun 2012, 21:14

Whats the craic with this then?

I've read the wiki:
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I have the old screw in large bulbs, how do I...

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Last post by California Dreamin
02 Jul 2012, 11:48
Diesel rev counter

Last post by shaka1976 « 01 Jul 2012, 16:37
Replies: 2
by KEN-M » 25 Jun 2012, 07:06

Starting to put van back together and would like some help.
Got a new alternator with w connection,
is it a straight connection w terminal straight...

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Last post by shaka1976
01 Jul 2012, 16:37
Relay help needed

Last post by R0B « 01 Jul 2012, 14:24
Replies: 22
by R0B » 26 Jun 2012, 12:39
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Just been out to fit my lights on buzzer relay.This relay was in the slot.Its number is 431 951 253.Can anyone tell me what this relay is likely to...
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Last post by R0B
01 Jul 2012, 14:24
Loss of power when raining

Last post by Mickyfin « 01 Jul 2012, 09:08
Replies: 1
by Cactus draw » 01 Jul 2012, 07:54

Ive got a t25 vanagon lhd 2.1 1991 - drives great, always starts never any problems unless it rains ... Twice now in heavy rain it just looses any...

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Last post by Mickyfin
01 Jul 2012, 09:08
van won't turn over

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 29 Jun 2012, 05:31
Replies: 6
by amoore77uk » 28 Jun 2012, 18:22

hi

i just went to use the my van for first time for three weeks and it will not turn over. grrrrrrr!

have not been able to use it much lately, so...

6 Replies

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
29 Jun 2012, 05:31
Wiring to/from the alternator

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 28 Jun 2012, 20:40
Replies: 2
by Nicola&Tony » 27 Jun 2012, 20:19

I changed the brush pack in our alternator last night and whilst doing it I noticed that the 3 wires that go into the spade connectors on the plug...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
28 Jun 2012, 20:40
Relay 292 strangeness...NOW FIXED

Last post by LeeME3 « 28 Jun 2012, 18:09
Replies: 6
by LeeME3 » 24 Jun 2012, 22:13

So, got myself a relay 292 to implement the headlight buzzer (I have a habit of driving on sidelights regardless of conditions so figured it would be...

6 Replies

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Last post by LeeME3
28 Jun 2012, 18:09
alternator warning light staying on!!!help?

Last post by leroiandjayne « 27 Jun 2012, 18:08
Replies: 16
by leroiandjayne » 05 Jun 2012, 15:23
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hi all we are in the southh east of france at the mo and not too long ago the light came on and stayed on the dash,iv checked all the earths,all...
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Last post by leroiandjayne
27 Jun 2012, 18:08
Securing leisure batteries

Last post by B.J « 27 Jun 2012, 17:35
Replies: 2
by B.J » 27 Jun 2012, 14:00

Hi,
What are the options for securing leisure batteries? My new batteries are too big to go under the seats so I'm going to install them near the...

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Last post by B.J
27 Jun 2012, 17:35
leisure battery

Last post by spud1966 « 27 Jun 2012, 15:04
Replies: 8
by owlvan » 17 Jun 2012, 12:31

Hi - I am about to fit a leisure battery into my 1981 T25 Aircooled van. Does anyone know which battery fits into the space below the passenger seat?...

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Last post by spud1966
27 Jun 2012, 15:04
Steroe fitment advice

Last post by Jamiedyer « 26 Jun 2012, 19:01
Replies: 4
by Jamiedyer » 26 Jun 2012, 09:42

Hi guys
Need some advice on fitting a new stereo to my 88 panel van.
I have just finished a respray and tidying up the old girl and thought while I...

4 Replies

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Last post by Jamiedyer
26 Jun 2012, 19:01
Loose trigger wire (starter motor)

Last post by colinthefox « 25 Jun 2012, 17:21
Replies: 8
by tomsneade » 25 Jun 2012, 09:09

Hi folks, I have a T 25 1985 diesel 1600 van. Quite frequently I have to reconnect the trigger wire (which works it's way off it's pin during a...

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Last post by colinthefox
25 Jun 2012, 17:21
Protection for leisure battery terminals

Last post by Hacksawbob « 25 Jun 2012, 14:00
Replies: 9
by LittleMissSunshine » 24 Jun 2012, 15:05

Sorry if this is a simple question -

We have recently changed our leisure battery and the terminals are now close to the passenger chair metal...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
25 Jun 2012, 14:00
Full beam on one side not working - not bulb. help pse

Last post by bigherb « 24 Jun 2012, 20:03
Replies: 3
by BillSpen » 24 Jun 2012, 17:51

Hello there.

When I have the lights and on and ignition off. I flash the lights and only one side will go on to full beam. (I have swapped the bulbs...

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Last post by bigherb
24 Jun 2012, 20:03
ignition amplifier module

Last post by mickeyflyn « 24 Jun 2012, 11:37

by mickeyflyn » 24 Jun 2012, 11:37

driving through cardiff the other day and my bus just died !! i managed to pull into a bus stop out of flow of traffic to have a look and see if i...

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Last post by mickeyflyn
24 Jun 2012, 11:37
12v fridge wiring

Last post by jocko « 23 Jun 2012, 00:10
Replies: 20
by jeffdub » 08 Mar 2012, 17:59
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hi everyone just got an rm212 3 way fridge sorted the 240v side and gas out but a bit confused as to the 12v side , the wires have been cut and im...
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Last post by jocko
23 Jun 2012, 00:10
rev counter again!

Last post by R0B « 22 Jun 2012, 15:50
Replies: 15
by gypo » 20 Jun 2012, 20:30
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Only a quick one.
Im ok with the wiring set up via the coil but is it ok to pick the positive up off the coil instead of under the dash and put an...
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Last post by R0B
22 Jun 2012, 15:50
Rev counter; waste of space - safe to rip it out?

Last post by RecoveringAcademic « 22 Jun 2012, 14:45
Replies: 16
by RecoveringAcademic » 17 Jun 2012, 19:55
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I have an after-market revcounter fitted to the dash. Its worse than useless. You even need to wind the dial anticlockwise to reset it to 0 before...
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Last post by RecoveringAcademic
22 Jun 2012, 14:45
ignition cut off switch

Last post by RCN « 22 Jun 2012, 12:52

by RCN » 22 Jun 2012, 12:52

Could someone point me in the right direction on how to wire up a ignition cut off switch? Not looking for anyones secret Switch location, just what...

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Last post by RCN
22 Jun 2012, 12:52
Wiring up heated wing mirrors?

Last post by ninja.turtle007 « 22 Jun 2012, 07:47
Replies: 26
by Cruz » 14 Oct 2011, 15:31
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Someone at work with an old LT shoebox has bought some LT mirror arms with heated mirrors and was asking me about wiring them in, because he says...
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Last post by ninja.turtle007
22 Jun 2012, 07:47
Electrolux Camper fridge

Last post by Paul Southworth « 21 Jun 2012, 20:54
Replies: 11
by knine » 21 Jun 2012, 12:07

My fridge works ok on 240volts,BUT not working on the 12v battery conection, anyone know what I've done ?, anyone give a wiring dir? ....please

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Last post by Paul Southworth
21 Jun 2012, 20:54
Green flashing light on dashboard?

Last post by Bigcarp « 21 Jun 2012, 07:47
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by neal.andrews » 03 Jun 2012, 13:15

Hi there

I have an '85 Autosleeper that has a round, green light on the dashboard to the right of the steering wheel.

It flashes on and off every...

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Last post by Bigcarp
21 Jun 2012, 07:47
ignition switch barrel removal on T25

Last post by Mickyfin « 21 Jun 2012, 06:52
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by davet999 » 18 Jun 2012, 22:46

My van was stolen some time ago and I am getting around to sorting it out.
The thief hot wired it and damaged the lock and now it won't turn past the...

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Last post by Mickyfin
21 Jun 2012, 06:52
Rev Counter Upgrade Problem

Last post by OliJones « 20 Jun 2012, 17:33
Replies: 3
by OliJones » 18 Jun 2012, 19:39

Hey all,
ok ill set the scene first and try and provide as much info as i can; Ive upgraded the dash pod on my 1980 Aircooled van from the factory...

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Last post by OliJones
20 Jun 2012, 17:33
black box in engine bay electrics melted. HELP

Last post by waterdub « 20 Jun 2012, 17:12
Replies: 4
by waterdub » 17 Jun 2012, 09:55

Can any one help why would this have happened 1984 waterboxxer still runs not very well from cold HELP

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Last post by waterdub
20 Jun 2012, 17:12
4 switches ???

Last post by MartinR « 20 Jun 2012, 12:57
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by Tel87 » 17 Jun 2012, 18:13

Any idea what these are for?

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Last post by MartinR
20 Jun 2012, 12:57
old to new clocks...

Last post by California Dreamin « 19 Jun 2012, 22:45
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by norris » 19 Jun 2012, 19:02

guys,

I have a 1980 Aircooled 2l t25 (lhd) and want to swap the kmh speedo for mph (assume would be from a rhd)

I'm told that mph just connect fine...

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Last post by California Dreamin
19 Jun 2012, 22:45
dizzy replacement

Last post by thebilby « 19 Jun 2012, 19:46

by thebilby » 19 Jun 2012, 19:46

my 1982 Aircooled CU is running an 009. ive just bought an original off ebay and its an electronic one.

so....does it need a black box and idle...

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Last post by thebilby
19 Jun 2012, 19:46
2.1 dj ignition prob

Last post by mart 475 « 19 Jun 2012, 16:41
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by mart 475 » 13 Jun 2012, 10:49

hi from time to time when starting my bus absolutely nowt happens. problem is its getting worse wheras it used to happen maybe once in ten starts its...

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19 Jun 2012, 16:41

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