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speedo out

Last post by ghost123uk « 15 May 2012, 07:53
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by Bessie the camper » 04 Mar 2012, 20:19

hi all

im speedois reading about 20kmh out ive checked the back of speedo cable pushed in and the clip is on the wheel end i dont know what else to...

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Last post by ghost123uk
15 May 2012, 07:53
Solar panels for charging fridge??

Last post by California Dreamin « 14 May 2012, 22:59
Replies: 4
by D&DCAMPA » 14 May 2012, 17:43

We are going away for a week and dont have hookup, our fridge doesnt run on gas so does anyone know if the solar panels you can get are good enough...

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Last post by California Dreamin
14 May 2012, 22:59
Water tank level sensor

Last post by Hacksawbob « 14 May 2012, 19:32
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by kotzbrocken » 13 May 2012, 15:34

I've just been sorting out the plumbing on my 1991 Westfalia and notice that the indicator light on the panel below cooker always shows green even if...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
14 May 2012, 19:32
fridge trouble!

Last post by alimali1991 « 14 May 2012, 16:15
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by alimali1991 » 09 May 2012, 20:27

can anyone please supply a manual for an electrolux 212 3-way fridge. i need to know which terminal is 12 volt + and which is 12 volt - or does it...

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Last post by alimali1991
14 May 2012, 16:15
Is it possible?

Last post by lhd « 11 May 2012, 23:56
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by Sw:sbp » 08 May 2012, 21:31

Hey, just bought a Doka and would quite like a rev counter rather than a clock? Is it possible, does anyone know what is required?

Cheers. Neil.

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Last post by lhd
11 May 2012, 23:56
Cluster regulator?

Last post by Cookie77 « 11 May 2012, 21:22
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by Cookie77 » 10 May 2012, 19:00

I have looked on wiki but a little confused on the checking of my instrument cluster?

When I look at my cluster from the rear I can see the...

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Last post by Cookie77
11 May 2012, 21:22
tv ariel

Last post by BOXY « 11 May 2012, 19:38
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by jeffdub » 11 May 2012, 18:40

not sure if ive posted this in the right section , apologies if not , ive just got a 12v tv for the van and wondered what the best ariel for it ? it...

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Last post by BOXY
11 May 2012, 19:38
Car horn power source

Last post by vroombang « 11 May 2012, 12:57
Replies: 6
by vroombang » 04 May 2012, 12:00

Hi all

I was reading the wiki on how to install a car horn onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; and i am fairly confident it should be...

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Last post by vroombang
11 May 2012, 12:57
Non VW Battery question

Last post by California Dreamin « 10 May 2012, 23:37
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by kevtherev » 10 May 2012, 20:47

The spec on my little monkey bike calls for a 12V 3ah battery.
it has no electric starter.
can I use a 4ah battery?

Pretty sure I can but you have...

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Last post by California Dreamin
10 May 2012, 23:37
12v for Horn

Last post by vroombang « 10 May 2012, 17:48
Replies: 5
by vroombang » 09 May 2012, 08:14

Hi everyone

I am tryingto fix the horn on my 1990 T3. I have taken the horn cover off the steering wheel and exposed the two wires there and if i am...

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Last post by vroombang
10 May 2012, 17:48
Buzzy Buzzy Buzz, Annoying!

Last post by AngeloEvs « 10 May 2012, 17:44
Replies: 23
by Wig » 07 May 2012, 12:11
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Hey everyone.

So i've come across this behind my dashboard, Unplugged at the back and looks like it has been for some time. ( I've only has the Van...
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Last post by AngeloEvs
10 May 2012, 17:44
Westfalia Leisure battery access ?

Last post by horns « 09 May 2012, 13:14
Replies: 34
by doivey » 06 Apr 2012, 17:54
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Hi there folks,

I have a diesel Westfalia so I have been trying to get to the leisure battery to check all looks ok.

Although having real trouble...
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Last post by horns
09 May 2012, 13:14
starter motor problems

Last post by Mocki « 09 May 2012, 11:45
Replies: 10
by kevthekamper » 03 May 2012, 15:24

I'm having problems with the start just about turning the engine and then giving up. I have tried-
changing battery,changing starter motor (from JK)...

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Last post by Mocki
09 May 2012, 11:45
Head lights same as Golf MK2?

Last post by Evsi « 09 May 2012, 09:36
Replies: 5
by MattyGreg05 » 08 May 2012, 12:20

just wondering if MK2 golf head lights are a straight swap for T3's? or do they fit with work? little or small work?

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Last post by Evsi
09 May 2012, 09:36
rev counter problem

Last post by lhd « 08 May 2012, 22:41
Replies: 4
by lhd » 06 May 2012, 19:31

I have noticed that my rev counter isn't working as it should. The rev counter goes up slightly when I pull off the throttle and the needle seems to...

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Last post by lhd
08 May 2012, 22:41
leisure battery under swivel seat.

Last post by ghost123uk « 08 May 2012, 21:58
Replies: 6
by transporter1986 » 15 Mar 2012, 22:16

hi there all can anyone recommend a leisure battery that will fit behind a passenger swivel seat. i have just fitted a swivel base to the seat and i...

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Last post by ghost123uk
08 May 2012, 21:58
rewiring new 240v in vanagon

Last post by billybigspud « 08 May 2012, 20:23
Replies: 4
by cascais » 07 May 2012, 22:20

does anyone know a good place on internet to purchase the kit to replace my internal electrics.Ive got a vanagon with american sockets and wiring.I...

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Last post by billybigspud
08 May 2012, 20:23
"Ticking" noise from speedo?

Last post by printmonkey « 08 May 2012, 19:48
Replies: 5
by printmonkey » 08 May 2012, 10:34

Morning all.

I replaced a cheapo aftermarket fog light switch for a VW one last week. Took my van home to Coventry over the weekend to show the...

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Last post by printmonkey
08 May 2012, 19:48
Stuck in Spain need distributor please help!

Last post by Porkscratching « 08 May 2012, 17:56
Replies: 12
by MarkP » 03 May 2012, 17:45

Hi guys,

Have broken down in Spain and need a replacement distributor. My van is a 1984 1.9 petrol engine of the fuel injected Digijet variety. Does...

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Last post by Porkscratching
08 May 2012, 17:56
starter cable really thick really corroded

Last post by trex100 « 06 May 2012, 20:48
Replies: 5
by trex100 » 03 May 2012, 08:12

sorry if this has been asked before but I couldnt see it in the title of all the posts

does anybody kow where I can get a replacement starter cable...

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Last post by trex100
06 May 2012, 20:48
ctek 250s dual

Last post by B.J « 05 May 2012, 22:24
Replies: 2
by Ray » 05 May 2012, 11:51

Has anyyone fitted one of the above instead of split charge or in combination. Wondering if they are any good.

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Last post by B.J
05 May 2012, 22:24
delay timer before split charge relay

Last post by v-lux « 05 May 2012, 17:14
Replies: 13
by syncropatrick » 04 Apr 2012, 20:28

Hi, I'm after inserting a delay device/circuit between the main battery and the split charge relay. A delay of a 20 seconds to a few minutes would be...

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Last post by v-lux
05 May 2012, 17:14
Trailer/s etc

Last post by jamesc76 « 05 May 2012, 07:19
Replies: 8
by nickynurse » 15 Apr 2012, 16:19

Hello, can anyone tell me exactly what we need in order to tow a trailer? What are the legal requirements and what bits of equipment do we need? ? We...

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Last post by jamesc76
05 May 2012, 07:19
Interior Led lights

Last post by B.J « 04 May 2012, 21:07
Replies: 12
by The Bishop » 30 Apr 2012, 18:34

I want to replace my flouresent tubes with LED.

Any suggestions on tried and tested suppliers/products?

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Last post by B.J
04 May 2012, 21:07
aftermarket horn

Last post by CovKid « 04 May 2012, 14:25
Replies: 7
by maddubt25 » 30 Jan 2012, 22:17

im wanting to run my porsche steering wheel so will need to run a momentry horn push on the dash somwhere, any wireing advise... how to's out there...

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Last post by CovKid
04 May 2012, 14:25
Troubleshooting flowcharts

Last post by RCN « 04 May 2012, 09:15

by RCN » 04 May 2012, 09:15

i was looking for some information about measuring amp outputs and came along this site. it has flowcharts for various problems, but not all...

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Last post by RCN
04 May 2012, 09:15
Melting Fuses

Last post by Ralf85 « 04 May 2012, 08:58
Replies: 10
by fidget » 01 May 2012, 04:31

Hi all

Got a leccy problem with me van Im sure its s simple soloution . The problem Ive got is if I have the wipers and the heater blower om full at...

10 Replies

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Last post by Ralf85
04 May 2012, 08:58
I ruined a perfectly working van.

Last post by Zoe « 03 May 2012, 22:30
Replies: 2
by pmoc_2001 » 30 Apr 2012, 18:21

Hi,

I tried to fit a 2nd hand toad alarm and got it all working with central locking or so I thought...

I had installed the ignition live and live...

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Last post by Zoe
03 May 2012, 22:30
Sidelight bulb?

Last post by Tel87 « 03 May 2012, 20:18

by Tel87 » 03 May 2012, 20:18

Silly question but what bulb should I get for round sidelight. I have an mot Saturday and I have not got time to take the the bulb out to I'd it :D...

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Last post by Tel87
03 May 2012, 20:18
Dash lights

Last post by Davidkirk « 03 May 2012, 19:35
Replies: 2
by Davidkirk » 02 May 2012, 16:17

Hello. On my 1984 water cooled I have no dash lights so driving at night I have no idea how slow I am going :D I think the person who had it before...

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Last post by Davidkirk
03 May 2012, 19:35
Fuel gauge problem

Last post by mrdandandan « 03 May 2012, 18:46
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by mrdandandan » 03 May 2012, 09:21

Hello everybody,

I've got an '85 petrol dg engine camper, fuel gauge stopped working a while back. I've read the wiki and any post I can find (very...

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Last post by mrdandandan
03 May 2012, 18:46
Electrical shopping list

Last post by B.J « 03 May 2012, 07:24
Replies: 10
by B.J » 27 Apr 2012, 21:26

Hi,
I've just started to put together an electrical shopping list having ripped out (carefully) my old zig unit.

So far, the only thing I've bought...

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Last post by B.J
03 May 2012, 07:24
Eberspacher thermostat control wiring

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 02 May 2012, 23:37
Replies: 1
by callanish » 02 May 2012, 20:14

Evening and HELP

i have got an Eberspacher thermostat control unit (2 position switch Green/Red lights and a thermostat dial). I have the correct...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
02 May 2012, 23:37
Windscreen washer pump faulty?

Last post by kit « 02 May 2012, 17:51
Replies: 5
by Charlie1950 » 01 May 2012, 19:38

The windscreen washer pump on my T25 is not working, but as the rest of the wipers are I'm assuming it can only be either a loose connection or a...

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Last post by kit
02 May 2012, 17:51
3 way fridge in twin slider

Last post by Hacksawbob « 02 May 2012, 13:39
Replies: 4
by pfield69 » 01 May 2012, 09:30

At the moment I am using a table top fridge running off an inverter. I have just been given a 3 way fridge and was wondering how to flue it on a twin...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
02 May 2012, 13:39
Inverters. Confusion.

Last post by AdrianC « 01 May 2012, 21:23
Replies: 8
by Dave307 » 24 Apr 2012, 19:31

Hi all.

Sorry if this is on wiki and I've missed it.

On my boy I have a full mains hook up which runs 4 plug sockets. I also have leisure battery...

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Last post by AdrianC
01 May 2012, 21:23
Leisure battery advice

Last post by CovKid « 01 May 2012, 15:35
Replies: 22
by bmouthboyo » 23 Apr 2012, 21:01
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Hi guys,

I have a autosleeper trident that at present does not have a leisure battery. It has a small zig type thing above the sink but it only...
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Last post by CovKid
01 May 2012, 15:35
I've lost my oil switch loom??

Last post by Taipan « 01 May 2012, 12:30
Replies: 5
by Taipan » 24 Mar 2012, 19:04

Hi All

Just getting my old CU 2.0 engined air cool running. But I seem to be some wiring loom missing?? Cant see any wire to go to the oil pressure...

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Last post by Taipan
01 May 2012, 12:30
Westy California split charging

Last post by Hacksawbob « 01 May 2012, 09:18
Replies: 15
by andypandy1930 » 29 Apr 2012, 19:18
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Hi guys there is no charging unit under my rear seat did they hide them anywhere else! The leisure battery doesn't seem to be charging with the van...
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Last post by Hacksawbob
01 May 2012, 09:18
Question on battery chargers....

Last post by 1_eyed_jim « 30 Apr 2012, 22:26
Replies: 8
by 1_eyed_jim » 29 Apr 2012, 19:40

Evening! Need to buy a battery charger but have no idea about chargers. What general rule do I need to follow here? Heard mixed messages about it...

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Last post by 1_eyed_jim
30 Apr 2012, 22:26
A Guide to relays?

Last post by 1664 « 30 Apr 2012, 16:08
Replies: 1
by The Bishop » 30 Apr 2012, 13:57

Following my earlier request and having sourced a 99 and 292 relay, I wonder what those other blank areas of the relay board are for?

Do they have...

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Last post by 1664
30 Apr 2012, 16:08
Whirring noise when leisure battery reconnected

Last post by cornishgold « 30 Apr 2012, 15:56
Replies: 6
by cornishgold » 28 Apr 2012, 19:01

We are new to vw's and have only had our Devon Eurovette a couple of days. We haven't taxed it yet so havn't been for a proper run in it. We were...

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Last post by cornishgold
30 Apr 2012, 15:56
Stereo that doesnt need constant 12v

Last post by ghost123uk « 30 Apr 2012, 15:50
Replies: 12
by MidLifeCrisis » 29 Apr 2012, 15:12

All the car stereos that I can find need a constant 12v signal to retain the FM preset stations - which seems a little silly (there seems no reason...

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Last post by ghost123uk
30 Apr 2012, 15:50
Lights on buzzer

Last post by printmonkey « 30 Apr 2012, 13:52
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by The Bishop » 30 Apr 2012, 07:52

I know I have seen this on here but can't find it.

How can I set a buzzer so that it comes on when I leave the lights on?

Thanks,

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Last post by printmonkey
30 Apr 2012, 13:52
what power lead

Last post by 1664 « 30 Apr 2012, 10:47
Replies: 5
by dubplate » 30 Apr 2012, 09:14

Hi all i apologise if this is in wrong section and also if its a ridiculously easy (stupid) question
the campsites i have been to so far have always...

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Last post by 1664
30 Apr 2012, 10:47
Q re earln van converted to intermittent wiper

Last post by waltraud « 29 Apr 2012, 17:58
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by waltraud » 29 Apr 2012, 16:57

I just converted my 83 lhd with old style fuses by the Cruz/Wiki method of cutting the wires coming from the wiper switch and wiring into a relay...

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Last post by waltraud
29 Apr 2012, 17:58
Scorpion Alarm with Locking

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 29 Apr 2012, 14:38
Replies: 4
by bmouthboyo » 24 Apr 2012, 19:15

Hi Guys,

I have had my eye on this kit here:

I understand the front 2 door locking cylinders are easy enough to fit my main questions are with...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
29 Apr 2012, 14:38
iphone to pc monitor

Last post by ringo « 29 Apr 2012, 13:10
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by CovKid » 28 Apr 2012, 07:50

At the risk of sounding as if I've missed the boat here, I have an iphone4 and get all freeview TV channels on it as well as games blah blah. I'm on...

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Last post by ringo
29 Apr 2012, 13:10
Headlight upgrade comparative diagram (for peer review)

Last post by California Dreamin « 29 Apr 2012, 11:17
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by Hacksawbob » 25 Apr 2012, 16:52
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I am getting a bit obsessional about wiring lately, So I did this diagram hopefully to weigh up the various relay upgrade options (and for myself to...
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Last post by California Dreamin
29 Apr 2012, 11:17
Anyone used this type split charge relay

Last post by CovKid « 29 Apr 2012, 10:59
Replies: 16
by sciroccotune » 18 Mar 2012, 19:25
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Hi guys any one used on of these? Looks to be a good product to help protect both batteries.

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Cheers
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29 Apr 2012, 10:59

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