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Fuel gauge has stopped working...:(

Last post by Niander « 26 Feb 2012, 23:29
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by Niander » 19 Feb 2012, 19:44

Fuel gauge has stopped working...:(
where should i look first?
i presume there are wires from top of tank?

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Last post by Niander
26 Feb 2012, 23:29
volt meter

Last post by Trunkster « 26 Feb 2012, 19:52
Replies: 3
by Trunkster » 24 Feb 2012, 08:40

Hi guys. I have read all the old stuff and i have seen the digital volt meter. Any one know where you can get them from? I have a 1980 air cooled...

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Last post by Trunkster
26 Feb 2012, 19:52
Wiring Block under Dash (Steering wheel side)

Last post by mikeandjules « 26 Feb 2012, 19:04
Replies: 5
by tbs » 14 Feb 2012, 03:32

Hi, I would like to say thanks for all the great info on this forum so far. (I'm hoping to gain my Haynes one spanner badge soon)

I am in the...

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Last post by mikeandjules
26 Feb 2012, 19:04
no brake lights

Last post by kit « 26 Feb 2012, 18:47
Replies: 7
by mikeandjules » 26 Feb 2012, 14:30

hi
ive got no brake lights at all ive tried all the usuall things like bulbs/fuses/wiring,
has anybody got any ideas what i could try next please...

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Last post by kit
26 Feb 2012, 18:47
Stalling and Distributor issue and how to clean spark leads

Last post by AdrianC « 26 Feb 2012, 16:22
Replies: 3
by scarysteve » 26 Feb 2012, 11:07

Hi.

I've had a continuing issue with my van regarding it cuts out when I slow down or need to slam the breaks on. I have to do this really slowly...

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Last post by AdrianC
26 Feb 2012, 16:22
Leisure battery problem - solved (a newby being a dope :-))

Last post by Cruz « 26 Feb 2012, 11:44
Replies: 38
by LittleMissSunshine » 17 Feb 2012, 16:46
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Hiya everyone

Just taken our new camper away from 4 nights to the Lake District to test her over longish distance and see what she was like to stay...
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Last post by Cruz
26 Feb 2012, 11:44
weird electrical fault

Last post by Nij « 26 Feb 2012, 10:49
Replies: 9
by Nij » 24 Feb 2012, 20:03

Took camper for MOT today, when the side lights (dipped or main too) are on, and the left indicator is on or four ways are on, the left hand side...

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Last post by Nij
26 Feb 2012, 10:49
misfire

Last post by nunny100 « 25 Feb 2012, 20:41
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by nunny100 » 25 Feb 2012, 19:32

I have a really frustrating problem with my T25 1.9 petrol water cooled
there is an intermitent fault she runs really well for a while then all of a...

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Last post by nunny100
25 Feb 2012, 20:41
Rocker switch on steering cowl.

Last post by jamesc76 « 24 Feb 2012, 22:16
Replies: 5
by gelert1 » 23 Feb 2012, 17:57

Hello all

I hope you guys can advise me - there is a rocker switch on steering cowl of my 85 joker and I cant figure out what its for, looks like...

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Last post by jamesc76
24 Feb 2012, 22:16
temp gauge false reading?

Last post by kingdalg « 24 Feb 2012, 15:51
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by kingdalg » 22 Feb 2012, 21:03

hi, ive been slowly going through 'running to warm' problem for a week now and im at my wits end. my 82' devon 1.6 diesel has always run a at 2/3 on...

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Last post by kingdalg
24 Feb 2012, 15:51
clicking sound when ignition key turned

Last post by BOXY « 24 Feb 2012, 13:30
Replies: 20
by avant-garde » 19 Feb 2012, 16:48
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Hi everyone, I need some help and advice please.

Went to go out in the van today, turned the key and 'click' from under the left-hand side of the...
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Last post by BOXY
24 Feb 2012, 13:30
van radio wiring.

Last post by Mark S « 23 Feb 2012, 08:53
Replies: 10
by xpress » 21 Feb 2012, 16:28

hi. I have four wires going into a connector for the radio

blue and white
red
brown
brown

there is a black earth to the dash too.

can anyone...

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Last post by Mark S
23 Feb 2012, 08:53
wipers

Last post by CovKid « 23 Feb 2012, 07:50
Replies: 3
by phild » 23 Feb 2012, 07:22

I'm having some issues with the electrics in my Caravelle one of them being the wipers. They can be turned on without the ignition........
Any advice...

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Last post by CovKid
23 Feb 2012, 07:50
CORRECT SPEEDO FOR MY CARAVELLE CL ? NOW SORTED

Last post by SurreyT25 « 22 Feb 2012, 22:18
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by SurreyT25 » 22 Feb 2012, 11:10

I have a 1988 T25 Carvelle CL it is fitted with a KPH speedo with RHD, I want to put in a MPH speedo in its place. It has a trip meter and the slot...

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Last post by SurreyT25
22 Feb 2012, 22:18
Turbo diesel run-on cooling - wiring

Last post by garyd « 22 Feb 2012, 22:18
Replies: 4
by garyd » 22 Feb 2012, 17:37

Hi,
I am trying to figure out some of bits in my engine bay and could do with some confirmation. The vehicle is a 1990 syncro, originally fitted with...

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Last post by garyd
22 Feb 2012, 22:18
Autosleeper split charge, is this the relay?

Last post by Graham81 « 22 Feb 2012, 20:09
Replies: 11
by Graham81 » 22 Feb 2012, 14:25

I know there are previous posts on this and I have looked at a few of them but it has confused me slightly.
Im not sure if my leisure battery is...

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Last post by Graham81
22 Feb 2012, 20:09
90 amp alternator

Last post by DentedDevon « 22 Feb 2012, 19:23
Replies: 21
by jeffdub » 15 Feb 2012, 17:54
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hi all ive just got hold of a 90 amp alternator and noticed that it has 2 bolt connections on the rear where my old one had 3 spade connections could...
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Last post by DentedDevon
22 Feb 2012, 19:23
Battery charger - charging voltage?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 22 Feb 2012, 11:28
Replies: 3
by mankymusic » 15 Feb 2012, 16:30

I've been having having trouble with my battery in the cold weather so I thought I'd take it in for the night and give it a charge. I've got a Ring...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
22 Feb 2012, 11:28
Front blower fan - Cant source right part!

Last post by CovKid « 22 Feb 2012, 09:19
Replies: 8
by dcfb77 » 21 Feb 2012, 16:01

Hoping one of you knowledgeable people might be able to shed some light on this...

I've (finally) got the front blower motor/fan out and its part...

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Last post by CovKid
22 Feb 2012, 09:19
Re: wiring diagram for 2.1 dj

Last post by six « 20 Feb 2012, 22:51
Replies: 2
by six » 18 Feb 2012, 21:03

Help needed. Does anyone have a wiring diagram for a 2.1 dj 1988 (westy), digijet but digifant TPS. Bentleys doesn't have the correct ones especially...

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Last post by six
20 Feb 2012, 22:51
Brake light switch

Last post by kit « 20 Feb 2012, 16:29
Replies: 7
by kit » 14 Feb 2012, 21:30

Any idea where these are on a Diesel and where can I get one from, Brickwerks don't list one and GSF's website is impossible to navigate?

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Last post by kit
20 Feb 2012, 16:29
wiring in electrical items

Last post by CovKid « 20 Feb 2012, 13:55
Replies: 1
by xpress » 20 Feb 2012, 12:19

hi there, i am just wondering in other peoples experience, if it is possible to patch into the 12v near a light fitting, and an earth, and run a...

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Last post by CovKid
20 Feb 2012, 13:55
Can't stop alt belt screech - 1.7d

Last post by HarryMann « 19 Feb 2012, 22:55
Replies: 35
by jamiehamy » 10 Feb 2012, 22:25
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Looking for some ideas as I'm pretty stumped and getting peed off :(

Last year was driving to Islay and the alternator belt started screeching...
35 Replies

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Last post by HarryMann
19 Feb 2012, 22:55
Linkage to reversing light switch

Last post by Cruz « 19 Feb 2012, 17:17
Replies: 8
by RichardU8 » 15 Feb 2012, 16:03

Have had no rev'g lights for some time. They ork when switch is bypassed.
Changed switch but still no joy. Assume mecanical link to switch at fault?...

8 Replies

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Last post by Cruz
19 Feb 2012, 17:17
Reverse Switch location

Last post by OliJones « 19 Feb 2012, 11:24
Replies: 2
by OliJones » 18 Feb 2012, 15:02

ive got a 1980 2l air-cooled model and i cant seem to find the reverse switch on the gear box, currently its got a rather crappy switch on the dash...

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Last post by OliJones
19 Feb 2012, 11:24
2.0 litre air cooled oil gauges - confused.com!

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 19 Feb 2012, 09:20
Replies: 6
by orangebooboobearcrew » 12 Feb 2012, 16:02

Hi all,

I know there has been a lot written about this but having searched for ages, I am still confused on exactly what I need in respect of oil...

6 Replies

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
19 Feb 2012, 09:20
Faulty Temperature Guage

Last post by TeamSid « 18 Feb 2012, 18:35
Replies: 26
by TeamSid » 24 Jan 2012, 22:32
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Right, I've worked my way through the cooling system (flush system, new thermostat and bleed system) and am happy that the engine is definitely not...
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Last post by TeamSid
18 Feb 2012, 18:35
Cheap batteries but not mates rates.

Last post by jamesc76 « 18 Feb 2012, 10:52
Replies: 4
by California Dreamin » 16 Feb 2012, 23:12

I thought I would just pass on this just in case it can save others a few quid.

Every town has several battery retail shops...they sell dozens of...

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Last post by jamesc76
18 Feb 2012, 10:52
Fluorescent lights

Last post by Holydiver « 17 Feb 2012, 21:33
Replies: 7
by trucker » 12 Feb 2012, 15:19

I'm trying to find some replacement fluorescent tubes for the interior of my late westy
I can get them from Gunzl but the shipping costs on it are...

7 Replies

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Last post by Holydiver
17 Feb 2012, 21:33
Replacement Alternator problems

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Feb 2012, 07:23
Replies: 17
by dooooogle » 24 Nov 2010, 14:45
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I need a new alternator for my DG 1.9 petrol and I am having trouble finding an exact match. Current one that I have removed has part number:

VW 025...
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Last post by kevtherev
17 Feb 2012, 07:23
Alternator bearings

Last post by MattyG « 15 Feb 2012, 16:15
Replies: 12
by MattyG » 12 Feb 2012, 22:44

Please could someone recommend a supplier of alternator bearings?

2 ltr air cooled engine

Web search doesn't seem to find any in uk?

Cheers

Matt

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Last post by MattyG
15 Feb 2012, 16:15
no lights on the nearside!?? Help please :)

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 15 Feb 2012, 14:50
Replies: 3
by smudge » 15 Feb 2012, 08:25

Morning all

My westy has overnight decided not to have any lights working on the nearside :roll:

That's the headlights and the complete rear...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
15 Feb 2012, 14:50
Full beam but no dip beam...

Last post by pictonroad « 15 Feb 2012, 14:37
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by pictonroad » 15 Feb 2012, 12:08

Afternoon,

after some electrical mischief on my van I've reinstated the wipers and dash light as being a faulty ignition switch. So, the next...

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Last post by pictonroad
15 Feb 2012, 14:37
Engine wont turn off with ignition

Last post by kit « 14 Feb 2012, 22:20
Replies: 3
by steviedee » 14 Feb 2012, 12:01

I have a 1.9 diesel fitted to my T25 that came from a Polo - non turbo. Its starts ok but when i turn the ignition off and remove the key - it still...

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Last post by kit
14 Feb 2012, 22:20
Strange Split Charger Fault

Last post by AdrianC « 14 Feb 2012, 20:34
Replies: 2
by callanish » 13 Feb 2012, 22:34

Hello

While charging my batteries using the original westie split charger connected via the electric hook up point, it developed a fault and...

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Last post by AdrianC
14 Feb 2012, 20:34
Adding a leisure battery

Last post by macalfie « 14 Feb 2012, 15:58
Replies: 5
by macalfie » 14 Feb 2012, 12:37

Hi all hope someone can help the vans got a relay but all it does is run the fridge when driving how do I add a leisure battery to the circut . Cheers

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Last post by macalfie
14 Feb 2012, 15:58
Has my Brain Gone ?? Please Help !!

Last post by nelly Catterall « 14 Feb 2012, 13:33
Replies: 13
by nelly Catterall » 10 Feb 2012, 17:42

:? I apologise 1stly for my lack of knowledge. My 1989 2.1Caravelle has been off the road for too long now and my mechanic has been through it and is...

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Last post by nelly Catterall
14 Feb 2012, 13:33
Hella but not H4 - headlamp lenses

Last post by sjmtlewy « 13 Feb 2012, 16:33
Replies: 4
by sjmtlewy » 02 Feb 2012, 08:34

Hello,

I've currently got round Hella headlamps, which don't say H4 in the middle, but which I've fitted with halogen coversion bulbs ( onclick=...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
13 Feb 2012, 16:33
heater control panel

Last post by janieh « 13 Feb 2012, 10:18
Replies: 4
by janieh » 12 Feb 2012, 18:47

Hi All

We've got a broken lever on the heater controls and have bought a replacement from Brickwerks.

The instructions on the wiki look like...

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Last post by janieh
13 Feb 2012, 10:18
Please can anyone help

Last post by pornking « 13 Feb 2012, 08:36
Replies: 7
by pornking » 12 Feb 2012, 15:39

Ive fitted bigger head lamp bulbs reciently
But on on a long journey stopped turned lights off went to set off again &. Found that i had no head...

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Last post by pornking
13 Feb 2012, 08:36
Help Needed

Last post by aerovolito « 12 Feb 2012, 16:30
Replies: 3
by aerovolito » 12 Feb 2012, 10:51

Hi folks,
Just got myself a 1989 Westy Hi Top with aaz conversion and I need help identifying this cut wire (green & yellow) on the loom to the...

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Last post by aerovolito
12 Feb 2012, 16:30
Help no lights at dash and non starting

Last post by jebiga41 « 12 Feb 2012, 15:21
Replies: 1
by jebiga41 » 12 Feb 2012, 01:45

Hi guys,
Have an aaz diesel in the van Having some major problems starting. Since I got the starter refurbed and fitted the van was having troubles...

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Last post by jebiga41
12 Feb 2012, 15:21
factory central locking wires

Last post by jim potter « 12 Feb 2012, 14:18
Replies: 3
by jim potter » 11 Feb 2012, 18:29

hi,

ive had a look through the search bar and cannot find the info i need.

im currently installing a alarm into my van. i have o/e central locking...

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Last post by jim potter
12 Feb 2012, 14:18
main battery and 'leisure' battery CCA question

Last post by California Dreamin « 12 Feb 2012, 12:03
Replies: 3
by fairwynds » 11 Feb 2012, 16:39

Afternoon everyone, cold innit?!
As van not been run for a few weeks, due to ongoing resto work, I thought I'd better give my batteries some tlc....

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Last post by California Dreamin
12 Feb 2012, 12:03
Can anyone help me identify loose connectors?

Last post by CovKid « 11 Feb 2012, 19:33
Replies: 10
by niscot » 10 Feb 2012, 10:16

Can anyone help me identify these loose connectors?

This is my first post so please let me introduce myself. I have just purchased a 1983 1.9 petrol...

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Last post by CovKid
11 Feb 2012, 19:33
Fuel Computer to Show Range?

Last post by syncroandy « 11 Feb 2012, 19:10
Replies: 3
by Mickyfin » 11 Feb 2012, 11:29

I used to have a fuel computer in my old car, and loved it, it also displayed outside temperatures. I was wondering if anyone has retro fitted one to...

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Last post by syncroandy
11 Feb 2012, 19:10
Battery booster

Last post by CovKid « 11 Feb 2012, 11:09
Replies: 11
by rubarb » 10 Feb 2012, 16:33

Can anyone recommended a good battery booster power pack ? Good and bad points would also be appreciated.

:ok

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Last post by CovKid
11 Feb 2012, 11:09
DVD/TV Fixing and Recommendations

Last post by BOXY « 10 Feb 2012, 13:46
Replies: 7
by dazzler441 » 09 Feb 2012, 15:12

Hello all, I've noticed in a few of the modern conversions the flip down LCD/LED/DVD/Freeview combo boxes, where the screen flips down from the front...

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Last post by BOXY
10 Feb 2012, 13:46
battery drain

Last post by BALDY3260 « 10 Feb 2012, 08:42
Replies: 10
by BALDY3260 » 04 Feb 2012, 14:38

afternoon all, just wanting to check that 0.05 amps is an acceptable drain for radio running off leisure battery when radio is off. when radio is on...

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Last post by BALDY3260
10 Feb 2012, 08:42
headlamp relay upgrade

Last post by tandemsandy « 09 Feb 2012, 23:35
Replies: 10
by spiceym » 28 Jan 2012, 17:40

Hi all, could you tell me whether it is worth doing this now I have upgraded to square lights? A mate tells me it's only the US Vanagons that it...

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09 Feb 2012, 23:35

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