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No power to coil

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Dec 2011, 19:10
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by OddJobBob » 30 Nov 2011, 11:43
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Oh dear! You have a years trouble free fun in your van and then three problems come along at once. Firstly, had to fit a new starter motor (a mirror...
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Last post by kevtherev
27 Dec 2011, 19:10
Battery charging

Last post by v-lux « 23 Dec 2011, 18:07
Replies: 13
by chiz » 20 Dec 2011, 18:25

I am starting to look into wiring in a system to charge my leisure batteries. A few years ago I bought some very nice 100amp gel batteries. The type...

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Last post by v-lux
23 Dec 2011, 18:07
Where to find.........

Last post by jamesc76 « 22 Dec 2011, 20:16
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by serenitycamper » 22 Dec 2011, 18:13

......crystal clear headlights with the crosshairs? I can find smoked with the crosshairs and clear without. Not happy!!

Please help!

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Last post by jamesc76
22 Dec 2011, 20:16
Gas alarms

Last post by Ralf85 « 19 Dec 2011, 12:39
Replies: 8
by Ralf85 » 18 Dec 2011, 17:09

Can anybody recommend a gas alarm for camper vans? I keep meaning to buy one but have no idea what is most suitable. Cheers.
:?
Patrick

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Last post by Ralf85
19 Dec 2011, 12:39
Very dim instrument panel lights

Last post by andysue « 18 Dec 2011, 22:51
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by andysue » 12 Dec 2011, 18:17

Hi everyone just got my 1984 T25 1.9petrol Van. I joined the forum a couple of weeks ago but heres my first post any help would be much appreciated....

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Last post by andysue
18 Dec 2011, 22:51
Fog light bulbs

Last post by California Dreamin « 17 Dec 2011, 18:53
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by slobbo » 16 Dec 2011, 20:02

Anyone know where I can get a replacement bulb for the front fog lights? I have the projectzwo or however you spell it, fog lights

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Last post by California Dreamin
17 Dec 2011, 18:53
dash lights

Last post by 1664 « 15 Dec 2011, 23:23
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by jeffdub » 14 Dec 2011, 19:19

went to change the bulb in my dash today got the cowling off and noticed the ribbon thingy has split on one side :( has anyone ever fitted leds...

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Last post by 1664
15 Dec 2011, 23:23
12 v car heaters

Last post by BOXY « 14 Dec 2011, 20:55
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by centro » 12 Dec 2011, 14:03
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Any decent 12v heaters/de-misters which plug into the ciggy lighter socket out there ?

Cheers
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Last post by BOXY
14 Dec 2011, 20:55
Courtesey Lights

Last post by CovKid « 14 Dec 2011, 20:01
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by joebee » 24 Feb 2011, 11:24
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Hi all
does anyone know if there's an easy way to change the power supply to the courtesey lights from starter battery to leisure battery? I prefer...
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Last post by CovKid
14 Dec 2011, 20:01
Modern batteries may not be entirely suitable

Last post by California Dreamin « 14 Dec 2011, 17:10
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by California Dreamin » 12 Dec 2011, 12:20

A bit geeky but if you are into your stuff then......
I've long since understood that many of the newer sealed batteries with calciium and silver are...

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Last post by California Dreamin
14 Dec 2011, 17:10
What is the difference between a Cf6 & Cf8 Zig unit

Last post by Hendrixevo147 « 14 Dec 2011, 16:55
Replies: 6
by Hendrixevo147 » 13 Dec 2011, 18:52

Hi, could anyone tell me the difference between a Cf6 & Cf8 as I seem to be able to find many versions of the pdf manual for the Cf8 however I have a...

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Last post by Hendrixevo147
14 Dec 2011, 16:55
Mileage on a MPH speedo

Last post by AdrianC « 14 Dec 2011, 14:02
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by SurreyT25 » 13 Dec 2011, 16:50

I have bought an imported T25 Caravelle with a Kph speedo. I have a second hand Mph speedo to replace it. The only problem is that the new Mph speedo...

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Last post by AdrianC
14 Dec 2011, 14:02
Location of LHD passenger door interior light switch?

Last post by Mickyfin « 14 Dec 2011, 12:55
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by Mickyfin » 12 Dec 2011, 15:38

Sorry for the dumb question. Went out today, -10, and locks frozen solid, but used some lock deicer which gained me access, and interior light worked...

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Last post by Mickyfin
14 Dec 2011, 12:55
Headlight switch pin outs?

Last post by serenitycamper « 13 Dec 2011, 18:03
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by serenitycamper » 12 Dec 2011, 16:11

Hey peeps,

Does anyone have a list of the headlight switch pinouts?i'm changing/upgrading the whole dash and lighting system. I need to know all the...

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Last post by serenitycamper
13 Dec 2011, 18:03
front lights

Last post by kevtherev « 13 Dec 2011, 13:16
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by squire » 12 Dec 2011, 19:00

hi, not used the van for a while, taxed it today and set off on a run.... then disaster...it went dark and i went to put the lights on, they neither...

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Last post by kevtherev
13 Dec 2011, 13:16
glow plugs / relay or may something else

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 12 Dec 2011, 10:34
Replies: 5
by sharkjazz » 09 Dec 2011, 04:11

Couple of days ago was camping at the gand canyon and it dropped down to about -20 in the night. The next day we didn't start at all (this has...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
12 Dec 2011, 10:34
80/100w bulbs

Last post by CovKid « 11 Dec 2011, 18:30
Replies: 14
by axeman » 09 Dec 2011, 16:42

has or are any one using 80/100w bulbs, and to what effect are they, are you blinding oncoming drivers? also i am guessing that they burn hotter so...

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Last post by CovKid
11 Dec 2011, 18:30
wiring diagram needed please

Last post by innocenti « 10 Dec 2011, 22:19
Replies: 4
by innocenti » 28 Nov 2011, 20:34

hi I'm having issues with my lights on my 1990 atlantic .
im not getting any supply to rear lights only number plate lights and fog light
brake...

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Last post by innocenti
10 Dec 2011, 22:19
KPH TO MPH SPEEDO - MILEAGE

Last post by billy739 « 10 Dec 2011, 19:49
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by SurreyT25 » 09 Dec 2011, 10:55

I have just bought a secondhand speedo for my 1988 Caravelle CL. Is it possible to change the mileage so I can have correct mileage, I want convert...

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Last post by billy739
10 Dec 2011, 19:49
can anyone tell me what this is?

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Dec 2011, 18:31
Replies: 5
by bitsumishi » 09 Dec 2011, 19:50

Hi,

Have just got hold of an '80 (I believe Holdsworth conversion) 2L Automatic van. It is in a state of disrepair and is currently being welded...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Dec 2011, 18:31
Diesel intermitant non starter

Last post by ringo « 08 Dec 2011, 21:41
Replies: 20
by Hacksawbob » 11 Nov 2011, 10:16
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AAZ recently reconditioned

Replaced the ignition switch
checked + cleaned connections on the battery and smeared in greaseafter tightening.
Checked...
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Last post by ringo
08 Dec 2011, 21:41
Shot Battery or Starter!?

Last post by fodtommo « 08 Dec 2011, 12:29
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by fodtommo » 06 Dec 2011, 13:06

Hi All

Not been on for a while due to hectic everything!

Your thoughts please.

Left the face on the stero 'on' for a couple of days by accident....

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Last post by fodtommo
08 Dec 2011, 12:29
Dash lights, again !

Last post by jes*b « 07 Dec 2011, 12:34
Replies: 1
by jes*b » 12 Nov 2011, 14:07

Got to get out of the habit of just posting on the syncrco forum. Any suggestions greatfully received..... Cheers Jes

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Last post by jes*b
07 Dec 2011, 12:34
LED Lights

Last post by Cruz « 07 Dec 2011, 11:25
Replies: 21
by dazzler441 » 15 Nov 2011, 11:35
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Hello all, does anybody know whether there are any laws or MOT failures around the use of LED rear bulbs. VW Heritage have a number for the rear...
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Last post by Cruz
07 Dec 2011, 11:25
Mk4 clocks fitted?

Last post by serenitycamper « 06 Dec 2011, 19:12

by serenitycamper » 06 Dec 2011, 19:12

Hey peeps,

Has anyone managed to fit a set of mk4 gold diesel or t4 diesel clocks (as theyre the same) into a T25? Im attempting it over the weekend...

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Last post by serenitycamper
06 Dec 2011, 19:12
is my alternator charging ?

Last post by jeffdub « 05 Dec 2011, 21:44
Replies: 8
by jeffdub » 05 Dec 2011, 20:02

wonder if someone could give me some advice please ? i recently had a problem with the battery light flashing on and off which i traced to a dodgy...

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Last post by jeffdub
05 Dec 2011, 21:44
Battery problem today :-(

Last post by LittleMissSunshine « 05 Dec 2011, 21:02
Replies: 23
by LittleMissSunshine » 03 Dec 2011, 14:05
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Well having parked the van last night and packed for our first adventure she would not start!

Flat battery - borrowed a portable jump and took her...
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Last post by LittleMissSunshine
05 Dec 2011, 21:02
Anybody know their old Vauxhalls?

Last post by VAN with a PLAN « 05 Dec 2011, 20:32
Replies: 8
by VAN with a PLAN » 08 Nov 2011, 20:21

I hope you don’t mind me posting a non T25 question on here but here seem to be lots of knowledgeable, hands on ‘old school’ bods on here so I...

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Last post by VAN with a PLAN
05 Dec 2011, 20:32
Hall sender

Last post by BOXY « 05 Dec 2011, 19:58
Replies: 4
by Scampo » 03 Dec 2011, 09:39

I broke down on the way home from work the other night and the AA man said it could be the hall sender in the distributer ,is it a straight forward...

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Last post by BOXY
05 Dec 2011, 19:58
Heat sensing switch

Last post by ninja.turtle007 « 05 Dec 2011, 15:00
Replies: 3
by ninja.turtle007 » 05 Dec 2011, 12:27

I'm trying to find a heat sense switch similar to the one found on the RM182 fridge

Must be 12v and close at around 40 - 50ºC.

Thank you.

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Last post by ninja.turtle007
05 Dec 2011, 15:00
AEF (Bosch) alternator wiring problem

Last post by steviedee « 05 Dec 2011, 12:00
Replies: 8
by steviedee » 30 Oct 2011, 12:22

Ive just swapped my old CS 1.6 diesel motor with a 1.9 AEF engine from a Polo. It starts and runs just fine (yipee!).
BUT i have a head scratching...

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Last post by steviedee
05 Dec 2011, 12:00
Instrument control dash.

Last post by Cruz « 05 Dec 2011, 11:27
Replies: 7
by 8673sharp » 04 Dec 2011, 12:12

Due to the scarcity of dash pods I am wondering if anyone knows if there is another model dash that would fit my 87 kamper? I am not bothered about...

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Last post by Cruz
05 Dec 2011, 11:27
Auto Alarm Installer - West Sussex?

Last post by Seamus « 05 Dec 2011, 02:10

by Seamus » 05 Dec 2011, 02:10

Another pick your brains topic...

We are looking for an auto electrician in the West Sussex area (preferably mobile!!) who can come and install our...

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Last post by Seamus
05 Dec 2011, 02:10
ht lead on ignition coil melted....

Last post by BOXY « 04 Dec 2011, 20:01
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by dandanlad » 04 Dec 2011, 19:21

Hi,

I own an Aircooled 2.0 t25 (lhd).....recently having not started the van for a week or so the van took a while to start (which isn't uncommon)....

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Last post by BOXY
04 Dec 2011, 20:01
zig cf6

Last post by billybigspud « 03 Dec 2011, 16:52
Replies: 4
by billybigspud » 03 Dec 2011, 15:55

Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone had come across this before.
I have a zig cf6 and have just finished the 230v in the van. Switched it on to feed the...

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Last post by billybigspud
03 Dec 2011, 16:52
rotor arm

Last post by CovKid « 02 Dec 2011, 06:41
Replies: 12
by BALDY3260 » 26 Nov 2011, 13:55

good day all, just a quick question, i have a 1.9 dg fitted with rev limiting rotor arm, would there be a problem with fitting a non limited arm? and...

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Last post by CovKid
02 Dec 2011, 06:41
Simple job gone wrong

Last post by centro « 01 Dec 2011, 16:05
Replies: 5
by centro » 30 Nov 2011, 22:09

Right, this may be a bit hard to explain as I'm am clueless about electrics. In my van I have some LED lights in the footwell which were fitted by...

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Last post by centro
01 Dec 2011, 16:05
Headlight buzzer back feed?

Last post by Cruz « 30 Nov 2011, 22:38
Replies: 3
by Cruz » 30 Nov 2011, 15:52

I've had a headlight buzzer fitted for a while. It's connected to the +ve on the ignition and the +ve on the heater control bulb.

When driving with...

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Last post by Cruz
30 Nov 2011, 22:38
Leisure battery not charging

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Nov 2011, 21:10
Replies: 2
by Maddy » 28 Nov 2011, 23:26

I have a slight problem...
The leisure battery doesn't appear to charge either from driving or from being hooked up to 240v.
It will charge when...

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Nov 2011, 21:10
Electrical fault

Last post by Rich Tea « 27 Nov 2011, 15:01
Replies: 14
by ninja.turtle007 » 23 Nov 2011, 12:27

I seem to have a gremlin somewhere!

It seem like everything is ruining directly from the alternator. Lights get brighter when revving the engine,...

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Last post by Rich Tea
27 Nov 2011, 15:01
Truma heaters

Last post by 72BUG « 26 Nov 2011, 15:52
Replies: 1
by putney » 26 Nov 2011, 14:58

Which is the best for heat,Truma or Propex?

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Last post by 72BUG
26 Nov 2011, 15:52
Interior Lights only on one side - Pre-wired for the other?

Last post by billy739 « 26 Nov 2011, 15:31
Replies: 12
by Mickyfin » 25 Nov 2011, 12:56

As you can see in my photo below, i don't have any interior lights on the one side, but do have air vents on both sides.

My question is, does anyone...

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Last post by billy739
26 Nov 2011, 15:31
eberspacher petrol

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 25 Nov 2011, 20:16
Replies: 2
by miggs » 25 Nov 2011, 19:06

Just a quickie can i put any room thermostat on a b1l petrol eberspacher as just got a on off switch but want to regulate the temp a bit

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
25 Nov 2011, 20:16
Red hot earth crown.

Last post by silverbullet « 25 Nov 2011, 20:14
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by CycloneMike » 17 Nov 2011, 07:02

Went to come home last night, miles from home and pitch black. Jumped in the van and switched on the lights and no dipped beam headlamps.
Walked...

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Last post by silverbullet
25 Nov 2011, 20:14
What Battery do I need

Last post by CovKid « 24 Nov 2011, 22:45
Replies: 3
by katykoo » 23 Nov 2011, 17:45

Hiya,

Getting ready for winter. I have a 2 litre Aircooled, what battery do I need for it?

Thanks

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Last post by CovKid
24 Nov 2011, 22:45
lights etc

Last post by jeffdub « 24 Nov 2011, 22:25
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by jeffdub » 24 Nov 2011, 22:03

hi would this workall im currently re doing my interior and want to put 12v lights in do i need a seperate fuse box or would this work
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Last post by jeffdub
24 Nov 2011, 22:25
Headlamps, NO full beam!

Last post by pauly8888 « 24 Nov 2011, 20:33
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by handsoff666 » 23 Nov 2011, 17:40

I have the square twin headlamp set up and now cant get full beam. I have side lights and then dipped beam but for some reason when I put on the full...

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Last post by pauly8888
24 Nov 2011, 20:33
Heater Blower Motor

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 24 Nov 2011, 17:37
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by DaveandMarion » 22 Nov 2011, 19:27

Hi all,

Our '87 1.9 petrol's heater blower hasn't worked since purshasing him a month ago. So today I removed it - oiled it up and then tested it...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
24 Nov 2011, 17:37
What voltage should my battery be?

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 24 Nov 2011, 16:23
Replies: 27
by Choppski » 13 Sep 2011, 20:32
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Just tested my starter battery and got a reading of 12.46V and 12.34V on my leisure battery, both are 60amh.

Are these readings good, if not what...
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Last post by Nicola&Tony
24 Nov 2011, 16:23
Have just finished the headlamp relay mod......

Last post by Timwhy « 24 Nov 2011, 12:29
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by tandemsandy » 16 Nov 2011, 23:18
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WOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

Flippin' ek thats better! Last week we were driving the wee lanes in the lake district with me holding an LED...
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24 Nov 2011, 12:29

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