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switched live....best place

Last post by colinthefox « 13 Apr 2012, 21:07
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by keith » 12 Apr 2012, 15:40

Hi

im looking to add a water pump to run my chargecooler....the pump will be mounted under the van...inboard/ parrallel to the sliding door area.

i...

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Last post by colinthefox
13 Apr 2012, 21:07
Strange sidelight problem

Last post by CovKid « 13 Apr 2012, 20:51
Replies: 5
by R0B » 13 Apr 2012, 15:32

I have acquired four LED front sidelight bulbs.Put two of them in.Only the nearside one works.Both working ok with normal bulbs.Tested the other...

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Last post by CovKid
13 Apr 2012, 20:51
Relay no.21?

Last post by Dazco « 13 Apr 2012, 19:15
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by Dazco » 13 Apr 2012, 15:46

When i bought my van ('85 1.9 petrol) i also got a bag containing instructions for intermittant wipers along with a no'99 relay (variable timing for...

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Last post by Dazco
13 Apr 2012, 19:15
wire up water pump problem

Last post by Mocki « 13 Apr 2012, 18:29
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by bigskank » 12 Apr 2012, 20:29

Trying to wire up my in tank water pump i've got a pmsv3 power unit. I am trying to wire it up in series with the mirco switch but i just keep...

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Last post by Mocki
13 Apr 2012, 18:29
Leisure Battery Rethink

Last post by trentjim « 13 Apr 2012, 13:39
Replies: 9
by CovKid » 13 Apr 2012, 01:05

Having found my 'so called' leisure battery has reached the end of its useful life and in common with these batteries, they are often sealed, I...

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Last post by trentjim
13 Apr 2012, 13:39
2.0 Aircooled tapping noise just before start up!

Last post by cms273 « 12 Apr 2012, 09:30
Replies: 3
by cms273 » 11 Apr 2012, 22:03

Hi everyone! Im a newbie here having just got our first t25 at the weekend, its a 1982 2.0 Aircooled Auto Sleeper.

When the key is turned in the...

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Last post by cms273
12 Apr 2012, 09:30
NO SIGN OF LIFE

Last post by jaret83mk1 « 12 Apr 2012, 09:15
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by jaret83mk1 » 28 Mar 2012, 13:10
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Hey my battery's been flat for some time so I changed it, all the normal lights come on the first turn of the key then on the full turn it clicked...
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Last post by jaret83mk1
12 Apr 2012, 09:15
1.9 DG Pierburg Choke Wiring

Last post by AngeloEvs « 11 Apr 2012, 15:26
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by shirelets » 09 Apr 2012, 16:06

1986 1.9DG. Have read a few articles on wiring of Pierburg automatic choke, carb pre heat and shut off solenoid. Many reckon that these have 12V feed...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
11 Apr 2012, 15:26
Flashing fast. Any ideas?

Last post by Mocki « 10 Apr 2012, 11:16
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by matt_wannabe » 06 Apr 2012, 18:18

Today my right indicators decided to start flashing faster than normal. I automaticlly assumed i had a bulb out but when checked found they were both...

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Last post by Mocki
10 Apr 2012, 11:16
Oil pressure

Last post by ghost123uk « 10 Apr 2012, 09:35
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by batteryman » 10 Apr 2012, 09:22

Had the oil pressure light and buzzer coming on intermittently in my '87, T25, Transporter petrol so got a mechanic to replace both sensors. After he...

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Last post by ghost123uk
10 Apr 2012, 09:35
Front Headlight Lens Smashed

Last post by DeanButler « 10 Apr 2012, 08:46
Replies: 8
by DeanButler » 20 Mar 2012, 20:48

Hi.

I was changing my Taifun grill for the standard grill last w/end when the glass lens popped off of the right hand side front headlamp and...

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Last post by DeanButler
10 Apr 2012, 08:46
Speedo cable replacement ?s

Last post by davethebus « 10 Apr 2012, 08:03
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by Triothreetrio » 08 Apr 2012, 06:46

Hi the bounce is now special 10-50 bouncing needle means 30 so time for a new cable two ?
Do you need to jack it up because my drive a quite a slop...

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Last post by davethebus
10 Apr 2012, 08:03
Location of leisure battery 85 high top

Last post by CovKid « 09 Apr 2012, 17:01
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by Tilly1 » 09 Apr 2012, 10:14

Hi there. Can antbody tell us where the leisure battery should be located in our hightop 1985? Its currently in the kitchen area in a cupboard with...

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Last post by CovKid
09 Apr 2012, 17:01
Help rev-counter question

Last post by skysurfin09 « 09 Apr 2012, 15:53
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by skysurfin09 » 09 Apr 2012, 07:38

As T25 rev-counters are either as rare as hens teeth or priced out of sight I was wondering if I could use one from a Golf or such. Then I could use...

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Last post by skysurfin09
09 Apr 2012, 15:53
Temp Guage

Last post by Trunkster « 09 Apr 2012, 09:53

by Trunkster » 09 Apr 2012, 09:53

Hi Huys. I have a 1982 air cooled. Temp guage is on the dash next to the radio. The guage has never worked and now I am starting to use the camper I...

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Last post by Trunkster
09 Apr 2012, 09:53
Leisure Battery and Split Charger

Last post by California Dreamin « 08 Apr 2012, 23:46
Replies: 5
by ChrisG » 07 Apr 2012, 15:44

Hi,
Just put the leisure battery back in after the winter break.

Checked main battery before firing up showing 12.6v upto 13.6v when engine...

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Last post by California Dreamin
08 Apr 2012, 23:46
Wipers blowing fuse

Last post by Cableguy « 08 Apr 2012, 19:46
Replies: 2
by Cableguy » 08 Apr 2012, 17:36

When I use my wipers, it blows the fuse after a few seconds. They are really slow too.
I've had a search on the forum and reckon it sounds like the...

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Last post by Cableguy
08 Apr 2012, 19:46
1.9DG Alternator woes

Last post by ghost123uk « 08 Apr 2012, 19:35
Replies: 19
by puddin » 07 Apr 2012, 12:02
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Hi,

I've run this problem as far as I can, I have now run out of talent and need some advice.

Background
1987 1.9DG Westfalia Joker, bought it a...
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Last post by ghost123uk
08 Apr 2012, 19:35
New alternator causing electrical buzz

Last post by Ginothy « 08 Apr 2012, 16:20
Replies: 29
by Ginothy » 12 Mar 2012, 20:39
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Hi everyone, having just managed to get the new alternator switched over with the defunct old one I now have another problem. Whenever I rev the...
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Last post by Ginothy
08 Apr 2012, 16:20
fitting a tacho

Last post by CovKid « 08 Apr 2012, 11:35
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by pugpower » 08 Apr 2012, 10:13

Hi there
Iam looking to fit a tacho to my desiel van,can anyone help me with the follwing
what type of tacho do i need ?
where do i pick up the...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Apr 2012, 11:35
Instrument Backlight

Last post by richlaz « 07 Apr 2012, 21:58
Replies: 6
by richlaz » 05 Apr 2012, 23:27

Hi all,

I'm new here - just bought myself a T25 :D

I have a slight problem with the backlight on my instrument cluster.

The speedo and clock etc...

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Last post by richlaz
07 Apr 2012, 21:58
Alarm with Central Locking

Last post by ajsimmo « 07 Apr 2012, 18:35
Replies: 4
by bmouthboyo » 07 Apr 2012, 08:33

Hi guys,

I am looking to buy a basic alarm for my camper that can hook up to these universal central locking kits. Also if it has an immobiliser...

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Last post by ajsimmo
07 Apr 2012, 18:35
1.9 DG electrical connections

Last post by Mocki « 07 Apr 2012, 15:01
Replies: 6
by village » 06 Apr 2012, 17:59

Evening all, this is my first post on the forum, but I am a bit of a dub veteran, having owned a slack handful of HE's in the past and I'm just...

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Last post by Mocki
07 Apr 2012, 15:01
Voltage Sensing Relay that fits standard/maxi relay holder?

Last post by CovKid « 06 Apr 2012, 13:28
Replies: 8
by paulo999 » 03 Apr 2012, 21:31

My battery box is beginning to look like a dogs dinner of inline fuses.

I've seen a nice modular fuse & relay holder system. As well as various...

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Last post by CovKid
06 Apr 2012, 13:28
Van Wont Start:(

Last post by delinkwent « 06 Apr 2012, 12:49
Replies: 6
by fodtommo » 03 Apr 2012, 13:29

Hi All

Looking for common suspects to look at before fault tracing.

Symptoms:

Over the past few months the van wont always start first turn, but...

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Last post by delinkwent
06 Apr 2012, 12:49
Coolant warning light tested and failed

Last post by ghost123uk « 06 Apr 2012, 06:49
Replies: 13
by Hacksawbob » 04 Apr 2012, 08:44

So I did the coolant warning light test and its failed. Initially the light flashes on start up (this is just the test on the PCB in the dash) but...

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Last post by ghost123uk
06 Apr 2012, 06:49
lambda/oxygen sensor testing?

Last post by California Dreamin « 05 Apr 2012, 09:02
Replies: 3
by bodgit » 04 Apr 2012, 20:59

can these be tested by any reasonable garage? my van-1987 2.1 mv, petrol/lpg seems to run and idle perfectly with the sensor disconnected but will...

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Last post by California Dreamin
05 Apr 2012, 09:02
Please Help!! Westy circuit breaker keeps switching off

Last post by meridian911 « 05 Apr 2012, 08:23
Replies: 8
by MarkP » 24 Mar 2012, 12:53

Hi guys,

Recently bought a 1984 Westfalia Club Joker and decided to go traveling around Europe. Have used the electric hook-up briefly back home and...

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Last post by meridian911
05 Apr 2012, 08:23
battery replacement

Last post by bigherb « 05 Apr 2012, 07:49
Replies: 7
by philby71 » 04 Apr 2012, 06:18

Wondering if anyone could help

My battery needs replacing (1.7D T25 1989). The knackered battery is 540 cold staring 64 amp hours. Tried loads of...

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Last post by bigherb
05 Apr 2012, 07:49
Help! 1.6 TD wont turn over once warm

Last post by simoncummins « 04 Apr 2012, 21:01
Replies: 3
by tywarn » 31 Mar 2012, 20:10

Hi please help! When i go for a drive once the Van is hot if i stop the starter motor does start the engine, i turn the key ignition light is on but...

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Last post by simoncummins
04 Apr 2012, 21:01
LED Speedo/clock bulbs ???

Last post by Porkscratching « 04 Apr 2012, 12:19
Replies: 8
by RussT3 » 28 Mar 2012, 21:03

Does anyone know where to get LED bulbs for t25? I read on a forum somewhere that they are much better than standard bulbs. Are LEDbulb dimmable ?

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Last post by Porkscratching
04 Apr 2012, 12:19
Duel changer wiring for leisure battery

Last post by Mocki « 04 Apr 2012, 11:56
Replies: 4
by Scottie2hottie » 03 Apr 2012, 17:53

Hey there.

Need a little help. I've got a duel changing kit from jk.

I need to wire it in. Do I go + to + or is it + to -

And what should I...

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Last post by Mocki
04 Apr 2012, 11:56
aux kit

Last post by Hacksawbob « 03 Apr 2012, 21:25
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by mark.bilsborough » 03 Apr 2012, 21:12

hi all im after wiring a tv xbox and sky box up i van when ready any ideas of wot kit i need ????????????????????????

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Last post by Hacksawbob
03 Apr 2012, 21:25
Head Lights, Swapping Pre H4 for H4 Lights

Last post by mike_gee32 « 03 Apr 2012, 20:57
Replies: 14
by wackos00 » 28 Mar 2012, 09:58

Hello,

As the title says, my 1982 van has old pre H4 lights and I would like to fit these . So the question is if I get a set of newer style head...

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Last post by mike_gee32
03 Apr 2012, 20:57
Blue light, Yellow Light ?

Last post by CovKid « 03 Apr 2012, 14:41
Replies: 7
by custard » 01 Apr 2012, 21:35

Why did VW think it was a good idea to use a yellow bulb for the high beam dash warning light instead of a blue one ?
I owned a 1984 Golf van which...

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Last post by CovKid
03 Apr 2012, 14:41
A Heads up on Westy Courtesy light.

Last post by Hacksawbob « 03 Apr 2012, 13:43

by Hacksawbob » 03 Apr 2012, 13:43

At some point in my vans past when the courtesy light has been changed over the light unit has earthed on the metal under the Westy trim. With the...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
03 Apr 2012, 13:43
oil pressure gauge, help/advice

Last post by royt28 « 03 Apr 2012, 08:46
Replies: 7
by royt28 » 31 Mar 2012, 08:17

Hi,
i have a vdo sender coming from flea bay, with 2 terminals 1 for warning lamp & 1 to oil pressure gauge.
i have a 1.6td jx 1990year with which i...

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Last post by royt28
03 Apr 2012, 08:46
indicators packed in but hazzards working

Last post by CovKid « 02 Apr 2012, 20:59
Replies: 7
by mickeyflyn » 02 Apr 2012, 12:17

HAzzards working but indicators not .when you put the indicators on the light on dash comes on so I guess stalk switch is working but no power to...

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Last post by CovKid
02 Apr 2012, 20:59
instrument panel fuse

Last post by garyharbord « 02 Apr 2012, 19:52

by garyharbord » 02 Apr 2012, 19:52

Hi all got no instrument panel lights checked main fuse box and none seem to have blown.Is the fuse for them somewhere else.
Cheers as always
Gary :?

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Last post by garyharbord
02 Apr 2012, 19:52
Fuse Box Connector - Help

Last post by billy739 « 02 Apr 2012, 19:49
Replies: 1
by johnhyan » 02 Apr 2012, 15:58

Can anyone help?

After doing a headlight upgrade on the van I have found some dodgy wiring from some previously installed fog lamps. The wiring has...

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Last post by billy739
02 Apr 2012, 19:49
Rev Counter

Last post by AngeloEvs « 02 Apr 2012, 12:33
Replies: 4
by KEN-M » 01 Apr 2012, 16:31

Fitting a rev counter to my van was 1600 petrol converted to 1.9 diesel
I dont think the loom was changed so how do I wire the rev counter in.
I have...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
02 Apr 2012, 12:33
No dash power

Last post by uniB « 02 Apr 2012, 11:37
Replies: 2
by uniB » 01 Apr 2012, 18:20

Hi, wondering if anyone has any ideas... I've got no power to my dash; no fuel guage, temp guage, clock, light indication lights etc. I've replaced...

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Last post by uniB
02 Apr 2012, 11:37
Diode downstream of alternator?

Last post by CovKid « 01 Apr 2012, 23:22
Replies: 19
by paulo999 » 31 Mar 2012, 13:24
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As part of an electrics redesign I'm doing, I want to have a circuit that's only active when the engine (i.e. alternator) is running. The right way...
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Last post by CovKid
01 Apr 2012, 23:22
battery terminals

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 01 Apr 2012, 09:15
Replies: 4
by jeffdub » 01 Apr 2012, 06:31

morning everyone, just noticed the earth terminal on my leisure battery is covered in a white crusty powder but my starter battery isnt, ive seen...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
01 Apr 2012, 09:15
Hall Sender

Last post by BOXY « 31 Mar 2012, 20:59
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by kentishvanman » 31 Mar 2012, 19:25

Hi,
Came across this info. Might help someone.
Testing Hall Sender switching function.
Remove coil wire from centre of distributor and connect it to...

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Last post by BOXY
31 Mar 2012, 20:59
Central locking

Last post by Taw Cottage « 31 Mar 2012, 20:12
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by Taw Cottage » 28 Mar 2012, 12:37

Hi Guys

Have just discovered, after 6 years of ownership, that my 1990 Westy has cental locking :oops:

It obviously doesn't work, so I'm hoping...

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Last post by Taw Cottage
31 Mar 2012, 20:12
Wiring connectors

Last post by kentishvanman « 31 Mar 2012, 19:07
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by kentishvanman » 29 Mar 2012, 19:23

Hi,
Does anyone know if the 3 way multi pin mini connector, especially the one on the side of the distributor is a standard connector or peculiar to...

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31 Mar 2012, 19:07
Zig CF8 manual useful link....

Last post by Choppski « 31 Mar 2012, 17:13
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by Choppski » 31 Mar 2012, 17:00

Hi guys i found this link to a Zig manual that will help you understand your Zig unit better....i've found it very useful.

Enjoy.

onclick=...

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Last post by Choppski
31 Mar 2012, 17:13
Installing a flat panel TV

Last post by AngeloEvs « 31 Mar 2012, 01:19
Replies: 19
by cmorris2104 » 12 Mar 2012, 16:59
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Hi,

I am looking for advice and help to the best way of installing a TV into our '87 T25 Westfalia Pop Top. I would like to use a 12Volt Flatscreen...
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31 Mar 2012, 01:19
vw t25 1985

Last post by R0B « 30 Mar 2012, 21:56
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by onarollinit » 30 Mar 2012, 20:43

Have any of you guys had same problem with all the head lights rear lights and all indicator lights staying on, quite dim, whilst the light switch is...

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30 Mar 2012, 21:56

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