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newbie - where to start with temp lights flashing

Last post by tannera34 « 09 Feb 2012, 23:18
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by surfcarrot » 06 Feb 2012, 20:11

hi I am new to here and have got the temp gauge lights flashing problem.

I have searched the wiki and reads lots of posts on this but don't know...

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Last post by tannera34
09 Feb 2012, 23:18
What sort of oil pressure gauge?

Last post by ewenmaclean « 09 Feb 2012, 19:18
Replies: 8
by Linds490 » 06 Feb 2012, 18:16

Hi
Where do I buy an oil pressure gauge (VW garage doesn't know) and what sort should I get? I'm really stumped by the bad service I seem to get at...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
09 Feb 2012, 19:18
Battery dead

Last post by Ralf85 « 09 Feb 2012, 16:32
Replies: 3
by Ralf85 » 08 Feb 2012, 08:39

I was thinking of getting a new battery as the one I have was bought nearly five years ago. My daughter Jo rang me up for collection yesterday...

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Last post by Ralf85
09 Feb 2012, 16:32
Glovebox light

Last post by 1664 « 09 Feb 2012, 11:32
Replies: 47
by Zebedee » 16 Nov 2011, 11:35
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Has anyone fitted a light in their glovebox? One that comes on when its opened?

If you are in the drivers seat, put the interior light on and reach...
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Last post by 1664
09 Feb 2012, 11:32
Propex motor repair, and thumbs up for good service

Last post by 1664 « 09 Feb 2012, 10:48
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by syncroandy » 08 Feb 2012, 19:30

Had a great experience today, real old-fashioned good helpful service when I phoned Propex about a faulty motor in my Compact 1600 unit. It had...

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Last post by 1664
09 Feb 2012, 10:48
Heater blower in cab stopped workin

Last post by ewenmaclean « 09 Feb 2012, 10:39
Replies: 2
by lonstie » 08 Feb 2012, 18:46

Hi,
Drivin back from lakes Saturday, snow etc

Heater blower on 2 , then stops blowing.

I still got a trickle of hot air coming out the vents, so...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
09 Feb 2012, 10:39
Circuit board

Last post by Hacksawbob « 08 Feb 2012, 15:35
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by MaryMary » 07 Feb 2012, 10:10

Does anyone know where we can get a replacement circuit board for our 1991 transporter camper (petrol).There are varios issues with the old one...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
08 Feb 2012, 15:35
led dimmer

Last post by browning_t « 07 Feb 2012, 13:29
Replies: 5
by browning_t » 06 Feb 2012, 22:39

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is it possible to use this dimmer on my 12v led downlights?? thanks for any help

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Last post by browning_t
07 Feb 2012, 13:29
Help Needed to use Digital multimeter on Car battery?

Last post by jamesc76 « 07 Feb 2012, 10:40
Replies: 6
by jamesc76 » 07 Feb 2012, 09:23

I set the multimeter to DCV 20 and then I plugged the positive multimeter lead into the 10A jack. I then applied positive multimeter lead on positive...

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Last post by jamesc76
07 Feb 2012, 10:40
Battery advice.

Last post by Ian Hulley « 07 Feb 2012, 09:12
Replies: 3
by aps550 » 07 Feb 2012, 07:35

The winter has taken its toll on the battery of my van, any advice on the best replacement and where to go ?

Many thanks.

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Last post by Ian Hulley
07 Feb 2012, 09:12
Testing Car Battery with Digital Multimeter?

Last post by Mickyfin « 07 Feb 2012, 05:29
Replies: 12
by Mickyfin » 06 Feb 2012, 10:24

Ok, simple question as Im having a blonde moment. I have my old car battery indoors, and my charger states that its full, but I have my reservations,...

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Last post by Mickyfin
07 Feb 2012, 05:29
heater switches

Last post by ghost123uk « 06 Feb 2012, 09:39
Replies: 7
by fatpasty » 30 Jan 2012, 21:32

Hi

this is my first post, and i'm new to t25 ownership. on my heater there are 2 fan switches either side of the sliders. the one on the right...

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Last post by ghost123uk
06 Feb 2012, 09:39
extra head lamps

Last post by California Dreamin « 06 Feb 2012, 00:11
Replies: 6
by The passenger » 04 Feb 2012, 10:48

i have got two round lights to mount on top of my bumper i would like them to work as exta headlights. can i just wire thm in to the normal front...

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Last post by California Dreamin
06 Feb 2012, 00:11
interior light has packed up,above drivers door

Last post by CovKid « 05 Feb 2012, 18:41
Replies: 3
by yorkshireTraction » 05 Feb 2012, 15:55

hi,my interior light above the drivers door has stopped working,bit of a nuisance as there is no light when i open the door,is it pretty...

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Last post by CovKid
05 Feb 2012, 18:41
Batter discharge

Last post by R0B « 05 Feb 2012, 16:02
Replies: 6
by bircum278 » 03 Feb 2012, 20:48

Battery is discharging after 2 day I suspect a drain sadly my mate has lost my wiring Diagram !984 1.6 turbo Diesel Import left hand drive Westi The...

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Last post by R0B
05 Feb 2012, 16:02
Alternator issue??? 1.7 diesel....

Last post by ewenmaclean « 05 Feb 2012, 01:38
Replies: 8
by gdaddy1980 » 04 Feb 2012, 13:01

Hi guys, some may notice i have been on a few times over the last couple of weeks with issues, i have just named the van a boy...sure its a girl now...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
05 Feb 2012, 01:38
Fog lights

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 04 Feb 2012, 15:50
Replies: 13
by Technobadger » 15 Jan 2012, 19:51

I have factory fitted fogs on my Cali which don't work
The rears work fine
Am I missing something ???

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
04 Feb 2012, 15:50
Just serviced my camper and found this....

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Feb 2012, 22:09
Replies: 4
by AllenTheHat » 31 Jan 2012, 15:58

I did a full service on my T25 this morning, and after taking off the air filter housing etc, directly underneath it I found this lead. It is a...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Feb 2012, 22:09
square headlights

Last post by lloydy « 01 Feb 2012, 14:27
Replies: 17
by davidc1 » 26 Jan 2012, 12:17
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hi, does anyone know weather the square headlights on a t25 were used in any other vehicle? they look very similar to mk2 scirocco?) only reason i...
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Last post by lloydy
01 Feb 2012, 14:27
Why is my leisure battery not charging

Last post by California Dreamin « 01 Feb 2012, 13:47
Replies: 6
by Triothreetrio » 31 Jan 2012, 22:16

Hi,well it will charge from a battery charger and hold it's charge (so think battery good)
Every thing runs and works well
But when you use the mains...

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Last post by California Dreamin
01 Feb 2012, 13:47
dash voltage stabiliser transistor

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 01 Feb 2012, 11:22
Replies: 7
by bluket25 » 31 Jan 2012, 14:57

well think i need a new voltage stabilizer in dash. so have read up a few forums and thoght i could get one at maplins but no they dont do one. did...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
01 Feb 2012, 11:22
Fuel guage and temp gauge died

Last post by ghost123uk « 01 Feb 2012, 11:13
Replies: 14
by lonstie » 29 Jan 2012, 14:45

Hi,
Boo hoo weirdly my fuel gauge and temp gauge appeared to have just given up today rather weird.
The needles just sitting there at the bottom -...

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Last post by ghost123uk
01 Feb 2012, 11:13
starter motor advise - help

Last post by California Dreamin « 31 Jan 2012, 22:19
Replies: 5
by dth17 » 31 Jan 2012, 21:21

Evening all :ok
a very, very nice AA man brought me home today, and suggests the starter is knackered, needs to get one ordered but just wondering...

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Last post by California Dreamin
31 Jan 2012, 22:19
Caravan Electric Hook Up Female Coupler - Will it fit this?

Last post by Mickyfin « 31 Jan 2012, 15:09
Replies: 9
by Mickyfin » 31 Jan 2012, 11:17

I asked this question in someone else's thread, so no doubt may get over looked. My question is, my Syncro has an engine block heater, and internal...

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Last post by Mickyfin
31 Jan 2012, 15:09
No Dash lights!

Last post by JerseyMike « 30 Jan 2012, 22:35
Replies: 6
by nonny112i » 14 Jan 2012, 11:49

Came to my Bus after work one night and none of my dash lights are working at all no fuel guage no clock no indicators no warning lights the lot!
Ive...

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Last post by JerseyMike
30 Jan 2012, 22:35
Every think your van is listening to you....

Last post by California Dreamin « 30 Jan 2012, 21:08
Replies: 7
by California Dreamin » 28 Jan 2012, 20:47

All this talk of charging systems, split charge relays, Trojan battery setups, Sterling conditioners..I've been busily writing comments and adding to...

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Last post by California Dreamin
30 Jan 2012, 21:08
stop/tail light single filament question

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Jan 2012, 13:39
Replies: 4
by Cyrus » 28 Jan 2012, 22:44

On my daily drive ( vaux ashtray) it has single filament 21watt rear bulbs ( as per t25) but this is used for stop/tail light, dual brightness.
I...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Jan 2012, 13:39
fuel gauge problems

Last post by bluket25 « 29 Jan 2012, 21:09
Replies: 5
by bluket25 » 28 Jan 2012, 00:53

Fuel gauge has started to play up. no mater how much petrol i put in it will only rise to half way on the red. So there is movement. But not...

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Last post by bluket25
29 Jan 2012, 21:09
Brake Lights!

Last post by Steve T « 29 Jan 2012, 19:47
Replies: 2
by Steve T » 29 Jan 2012, 18:58

Could any one please confirm that brake lights will operate without the ignition switched to live, I see on the Haynes it is connected to track 30...

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Last post by Steve T
29 Jan 2012, 19:47
starter battery

Last post by transporter1986 « 29 Jan 2012, 16:44
Replies: 21
by transporter1986 » 22 Jan 2012, 18:41
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Can anyone recommend the best starter battery for my 1986 1.9 watercooled van. Mine doesnt seem to be holding its charge. Any help would be great...
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Last post by transporter1986
29 Jan 2012, 16:44
Anyone know what these wires are for?......

Last post by dugcati « 29 Jan 2012, 13:50
Replies: 6
by KarlT » 28 Jan 2012, 20:36

On top of fuse box. Big heavy red ones on the right?

Fuse was blown when I got it. Put new one in but couldn't see anything else working, It...

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Last post by dugcati
29 Jan 2012, 13:50
oil switches which way round

Last post by the baron « 29 Jan 2012, 12:40
Replies: 2
by the baron » 29 Jan 2012, 12:12

does anybody know which way round they go ie where does the high pressure switch go. is it on top the oil filter or on the head the engine is a 1.6...

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Last post by the baron
29 Jan 2012, 12:40
random cutting out/non starting issue

Last post by BALDY3260 « 28 Jan 2012, 17:28
Replies: 6
by BALDY3260 » 08 Dec 2011, 19:46

evening all, a little help required please i have a 1.9 dg engined single cab that has developed an intermittent fault over the last couple of...

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Last post by BALDY3260
28 Jan 2012, 17:28
Ever wondered how charged your battery actually is ???

Last post by trentjim « 27 Jan 2012, 16:54
Replies: 28
by jamesc76 » 23 Jan 2012, 18:35
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Found this and thought it might be of some help to people on here, after all a 12v battery at 12v is actually only 35% charged ( at 25degc.)
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Last post by trentjim
27 Jan 2012, 16:54
led on a t25 dashboard

Last post by CovKid « 26 Jan 2012, 22:53
Replies: 2
by the baron » 23 Jan 2012, 21:49

led on a t25 dashboar
anybody know what voltage they are cheers in advance

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Last post by CovKid
26 Jan 2012, 22:53
Rear speaker placement

Last post by billybigspud « 26 Jan 2012, 18:47
Replies: 6
by Zebedee » 26 Jan 2012, 11:26

My caravelle has a pair of speakers mounted low down in the cab doors which gives a reasonable sound (not perfect as they are too low but OK for...

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Last post by billybigspud
26 Jan 2012, 18:47
Mileage Counter

Last post by 1664 « 26 Jan 2012, 11:23
Replies: 11
by Fluffenzepupple » 25 Jan 2012, 19:04

This is probably a really stupid question, but please humour me...

How far does a T25 mileage counter go before it re-sets? I've heard people talk...

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Last post by 1664
26 Jan 2012, 11:23
Best Battery - 5 Options ....

Last post by Mickyfin « 26 Jan 2012, 07:48
Replies: 6
by cal » 10 Jul 2011, 14:07

Hi Guys,

I've been searching half the day for the best battery (that will fit) for my T25. The holders are under the drivers (Starter) and Passenger...

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Last post by Mickyfin
26 Jan 2012, 07:48
Adding extra 240v socket

Last post by Notty Noo « 25 Jan 2012, 23:33
Replies: 2
by Notty Noo » 22 Jan 2012, 21:43

Notty Noo has electric hookup through a very basic fuse box type affair in the cupboard with 2 circuit breakers, each supplying 1 3-pin socket. I...

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Last post by Notty Noo
25 Jan 2012, 23:33
AAz Clutched alternator

Last post by lhd « 25 Jan 2012, 22:01
Replies: 3
by lhd » 24 Jan 2012, 13:11

I was looking into adding a clutched pulley to my alternator, but by the time I buy the clutched pulle, and the tool to fit it, I may as well buy a...

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Last post by lhd
25 Jan 2012, 22:01
Electric mirror

Last post by Technobadger « 25 Jan 2012, 17:02
Replies: 6
by Technobadger » 24 Jan 2012, 19:15

The mirrors on my van are electric
But they don't go anywhere the wires that is
Being a lhd it would be good to get them going
Does anyone have any...

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Last post by Technobadger
25 Jan 2012, 17:02
Starter Battery Solar Trickle Chargers - Waste of Money?

Last post by Mickyfin « 25 Jan 2012, 05:28
Replies: 11
by Mickyfin » 24 Jan 2012, 15:42

I know I know, probably know the answer to my own question, but things in technology have changed since the early days of these solar trickle...

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Last post by Mickyfin
25 Jan 2012, 05:28
Which amp cable between charger and leisure battery

Last post by timski « 24 Jan 2012, 11:03
Replies: 2
by timski » 24 Jan 2012, 00:31

Hi guys,

I have a transformer/battery charger like this one

which charges the leisure battery when attached to hookup.

I am getting it moved...

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Last post by timski
24 Jan 2012, 11:03
Reversing Light Switch From VW

Last post by Cruz « 23 Jan 2012, 23:04
Replies: 9
by CovKid » 22 Jan 2012, 12:52

Mostly mechanical in operation but does anyone know what VW commercial charge for a reversing light switch? The one I got from GSF fell to bits after...

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Last post by Cruz
23 Jan 2012, 23:04
Fuel gauge 1600 ct

Last post by docwalker99 « 23 Jan 2012, 18:39
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by docwalker99 » 22 Jan 2012, 21:13

Hi guys fuel gauge not working on van have been told tank sender unit is fine so it must be a gauge problem. I cant find my Haynes anywhere so don't...

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Last post by docwalker99
23 Jan 2012, 18:39
Check list for non-working Central locking?

Last post by KarlT « 23 Jan 2012, 17:14
Replies: 8
by KarlT » 14 Jan 2012, 22:10

Had abit of a search round but can't find a faulting finding thread/wiki on getting central locking working. What to check first & order to work in...

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Last post by KarlT
23 Jan 2012, 17:14
What gauge wire should I use for Glow Plugs??

Last post by pauly8888 « 23 Jan 2012, 13:24
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by pauly8888 » 22 Jan 2012, 15:03

Hello all.

I've removed my glow plugs and am about to replace them with a new set. I am not confident that the 'bus bar' will stay intact if I...

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Last post by pauly8888
23 Jan 2012, 13:24
Idle Stabilisation??

Last post by bigherb « 23 Jan 2012, 08:20
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by AllenTheHat » 22 Jan 2012, 23:14

Hi Guys,

I was having a dig around the engine bay today while checking over a few bits before I undertake my first T25 service, and I noticed this...

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Last post by bigherb
23 Jan 2012, 08:20
240V socket. How to fit?

Last post by Hendrixevo147 « 22 Jan 2012, 22:06
Replies: 6
by Hendrixevo147 » 22 Jan 2012, 20:59

Could someone assist me, I have got a 1982 T25 air cooled van, it's got a zig cf6 fitted but has no 240v sockets in the van. I would like to fit a...

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Last post by Hendrixevo147
22 Jan 2012, 22:06
Autosleeper leisure battery question

Last post by triumphboy « 22 Jan 2012, 10:28
Replies: 3
by triumphboy » 22 Jan 2012, 08:45

Hi there

Sorry if this is a dumb question(!) - does the leisure battery charge when plugged in to the 240v hook up, or just when the engines...

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22 Jan 2012, 10:28

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