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Digital dash now fitted-see pics

Last post by xpress « 23 Oct 2011, 16:54
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by jimmypatch » 05 Oct 2011, 12:39

Hi I've not posted for a while, I have been working on this digital dash for a little while now:
It reads speed, revs, Water temp, fuel, Battery,...

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Last post by xpress
23 Oct 2011, 16:54
BUZZER OF DOOM!!!!!!!!!

Last post by ewenmaclean « 23 Oct 2011, 13:32
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by paul.mac85 » 23 Oct 2011, 08:08

Hi,

Unortunately we have the buzzer of doom problem (the oil light and warning buzzer comes on intermittently) but it is happening more often than...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
23 Oct 2011, 13:32
resistor behind headlight ?

Last post by kevtherev « 23 Oct 2011, 11:09
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by jrt » 20 Oct 2011, 19:30

thicko alert!! i'm trying to change the resistor for the radiator fan.i've taken out the nearside headlamp but can't find it.
jrt

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Last post by kevtherev
23 Oct 2011, 11:09
12 V supply to indicator fuse

Last post by Dubwana « 23 Oct 2011, 03:21
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by Dubwana » 22 Oct 2011, 17:12

Can anyone kindly tell me where the 12 V supply to the indicator fuse comes from. I had indicator failure today with Hazards working. Had a good look...

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Last post by Dubwana
23 Oct 2011, 03:21
Engine Earth

Last post by California Dreamin « 22 Oct 2011, 21:48
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by chriscburgess » 21 Oct 2011, 09:52

Can someone please tell me where the engine earth strap is?

I know about the gearbox to chassis braided earth but isn't there an engine earth strap...

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Last post by California Dreamin
22 Oct 2011, 21:48
noisey facet fuel pump

Last post by PAUL MTB « 22 Oct 2011, 20:18
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by PAUL MTB » 22 Oct 2011, 19:43

Desided to fit a electric fuel fump to my 2lt air cooled today,all went good and it work fine, but what a noisey thing it is clatering away.
Dose...

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Last post by PAUL MTB
22 Oct 2011, 20:18
Be wary of Bosch 096 batteries

Last post by Mocki « 22 Oct 2011, 08:24
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by chriscburgess » 19 Oct 2011, 10:55

Just been to buy a Bosch 096 battery which they state is 175mm high so should fit our vans. It looked big to me so we measured it and it is actually...

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Last post by Mocki
22 Oct 2011, 08:24
zig CF9 or PMS4 for non-wired van

Last post by elsid « 22 Oct 2011, 00:40
Replies: 4
by aardvark101 » 16 Oct 2011, 17:12

Hi,

What is the general opinion of which is the best method to go for?

I understand that the PMS4 has everything and that the CF9 needs a RCD...

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Last post by elsid
22 Oct 2011, 00:40
Is this normal?

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Oct 2011, 16:30
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by aardvark101 » 16 Oct 2011, 17:01

Hi,

I am new to this vw camper malarky after having caravans for the last 10 years.

I been looking at this forum (which appears a great place for...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Oct 2011, 16:30
steering wheel problem

Last post by Cruz « 19 Oct 2011, 21:24
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by stevo1980 » 19 Oct 2011, 20:03

My horn has stopped working properly it keeps coming on whilst steering. Anyway worked it out to be the copper ring fitted to the back of it has...

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Last post by Cruz
19 Oct 2011, 21:24
Dash out heater motor out?!

Last post by Niander « 18 Oct 2011, 20:21
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by Niander » 17 Oct 2011, 22:42

Dash out heater motor out?!
i really need to change the motor as i was freezing today and the heater motor has never worked for me..:(
i know its a...

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Last post by Niander
18 Oct 2011, 20:21
Dash Board Light Issue

Last post by 1664 « 18 Oct 2011, 11:31
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by JimmyV » 14 Oct 2011, 13:10

Hi there,

I bought a T25 1983 1.9lt petrol camper this summer and have a very bizaar problem which im hopin someone could shed some light on. My...

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Last post by 1664
18 Oct 2011, 11:31
T3 [With T4 engine] Battery + Altenator question

Last post by thebobster « 17 Oct 2011, 12:09
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by Nking » 17 Oct 2011, 11:04

My T25 has been running fine for the last 18 months since the T4 1.7D engine conversion. .....So I changed the alternator 2 months ago died on route...

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Last post by thebobster
17 Oct 2011, 12:09
Electric hookup socket on rear flap ?

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 17 Oct 2011, 11:33
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by happy camper » 25 Oct 2009, 22:19
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I read an article on here a little while ago about mounting the electrical hookup plug on the oil / water inspection flap at the rear, could one of...
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Last post by Titus A Duxass
17 Oct 2011, 11:33
Troublesome electrics

Last post by tattoojohnny « 17 Oct 2011, 11:21
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by tattoojohnny » 09 Oct 2011, 19:34

Evening all
I've been having some electrical issues over the last few weeks. Its difficult to explain but will have a go and hope it makes sense....

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Last post by tattoojohnny
17 Oct 2011, 11:21
Struggling to remove ignition switch

Last post by BigTam « 17 Oct 2011, 10:58
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by Nicola&Tony » 15 Oct 2011, 13:43

Van won't start (complete silence on final turn of the key) so I'm working my way through a list of possible causes after searching previous threads...

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Last post by BigTam
17 Oct 2011, 10:58
leisure battery

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 17 Oct 2011, 07:11
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by pieman1 » 17 Oct 2011, 06:46

HI i am getting a load of work done on the van this winter,what i want to know is the best way to store my leisure battery. its going to be off for...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
17 Oct 2011, 07:11
Sink Tap

Last post by California Dreamin « 16 Oct 2011, 22:59
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by HeidiHi » 16 Oct 2011, 21:14

Having recently joined Club 80-90 I am making the most of adding topic to solve my ongoing problems with Chucky 1983 Westy US import! Can anyone help...

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Last post by California Dreamin
16 Oct 2011, 22:59
Fan Blower

Last post by nevill3 « 16 Oct 2011, 20:38
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by schill » 16 Oct 2011, 15:44

The fan blower has stopped working in my 1984 T25 which is going to be a real pain as the weather turns.
I know that the fuse is fine as it is hte...

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Last post by nevill3
16 Oct 2011, 20:38
Solar Panels

Last post by Madwitch « 16 Oct 2011, 20:23
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by Tmurderer » 16 Oct 2011, 20:02

Hi I spoke to a few of you this weekend and thought this link would be useful -- T :)
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Last post by Madwitch
16 Oct 2011, 20:23
colour codes /diagram wireing

Last post by molly60 « 16 Oct 2011, 15:54

by molly60 » 16 Oct 2011, 15:54

hi
Please can anyone help i need some help with a diagram / colour codeing to put the electrical wireing back in my 1986 t25 1600 diesel as i dont...

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Last post by molly60
16 Oct 2011, 15:54
12 V to 24V

Last post by Mocki « 16 Oct 2011, 08:08
Replies: 37
by Scammellman » 01 Oct 2011, 10:11
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Hi
I am thinking of puting a diesel night heater in a T3. 24 V heaters are 10 a penny and take only 1 amp, but 12V to 24V inverters are not easy to...
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Last post by Mocki
16 Oct 2011, 08:08
Best aeriel?

Last post by Plasticman « 14 Oct 2011, 20:52
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by nickynurse » 13 Sep 2011, 17:50

Im hoping you very knowledgeable lot can help me out. I bought a very good Avtex TV with dvd player, HD, freeview etc. Unfortunately, we cannot get a...

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Last post by Plasticman
14 Oct 2011, 20:52
Couple of issues.....thoughts please!

Last post by ewenmaclean « 14 Oct 2011, 10:09
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by fodtommo » 14 Oct 2011, 08:20

Morning all!

After work yesterday my red flashing light in the temp gauge flashed when the ign is turned as normal and went out. However a minute...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
14 Oct 2011, 10:09
New plug leads very tight.

Last post by California Dreamin « 13 Oct 2011, 22:31
Replies: 4
by California Dreamin » 13 Oct 2011, 20:59

Just brought a set of 'German' quality..or at least that's what shaun said...lead set from GSF..correct part number for a watercooled 1.9/2.1 only...

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Last post by California Dreamin
13 Oct 2011, 22:31
wiring diagram

Last post by DentedDevon « 13 Oct 2011, 22:10
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by bloo 62 » 13 Oct 2011, 19:09

could somebody point me towards a wiring diagram for a 84 caravelle please.
i cant seem to find one anywhere

thanks Mart

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Last post by DentedDevon
13 Oct 2011, 22:10
Sorry, Peugoet code question

Last post by CycloneMike « 13 Oct 2011, 09:58
Replies: 8
by meggles » 12 Oct 2011, 17:41

Peugeot 307 Fault code 802 Driver air bag ignition stage 2 open circuit. Any idea what may be wrong please. From next year this will be a test...

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Last post by CycloneMike
13 Oct 2011, 09:58
immobilisers

Last post by CovKid « 13 Oct 2011, 08:48
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by dave lfc » 12 Oct 2011, 09:17

hi everyone i have just bought a scorpion immobiliser and just wondered do you have to,apart from positive and earth and ignition do you have to use...

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Last post by CovKid
13 Oct 2011, 08:48
Rear Demister Wiring

Last post by dazzler441 « 12 Oct 2011, 11:03
Replies: 3
by dazzler441 » 08 Sep 2011, 08:14

Hello again, I've tried looking through the wiki and have downloaded the electrical wiring diagram from here and I think I'm missing something. My...

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Last post by dazzler441
12 Oct 2011, 11:03
Lhd headlights

Last post by jbfrussell « 11 Oct 2011, 20:26
Replies: 5
by schill » 11 Oct 2011, 09:21

We own a left hand drive westfalia with head light adapter stickers fitted. To avoid fitting the stickers everytime they come off we were thinking of...

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Last post by jbfrussell
11 Oct 2011, 20:26
Water Temp Gauge not working

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Oct 2011, 15:17
Replies: 3
by RoyalVW » 04 Oct 2011, 10:54

Hi all,
My temp gauge seems to have given up the ghost. I have checked that it works by connecting across the relay (as in the Wiki) and the needle...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Oct 2011, 15:17
Retro wiring handbrake warning light to early van

Last post by 1664 « 10 Oct 2011, 07:40
Replies: 10
by Cruz » 05 Oct 2011, 22:38

1983 early DG

I've changed my early handbrake lever for a late one and was wondering where would I take the feed for the warning switch? Mine didn't...

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Last post by 1664
10 Oct 2011, 07:40
parrot hands free kit

Last post by R0B « 09 Oct 2011, 23:25
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by youthy giblets » 09 Oct 2011, 19:13

Hi just wondering if anyone has fitted a parrot hands free kit in there t3? I ask as ive just been given one off a friend and im wondering where the...

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Last post by R0B
09 Oct 2011, 23:25
Headlights and Fan blower Gremlins....

Last post by pocolow « 09 Oct 2011, 21:16
Replies: 7
by pocolow » 06 Oct 2011, 18:31

Here's a funny one . Had the dash out to fit a new fan blower and after the new fan was fitted all was working fine as should, as too were all the...

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Last post by pocolow
09 Oct 2011, 21:16
Solar power?

Last post by Nij « 09 Oct 2011, 17:46
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by Nij » 09 Oct 2011, 11:50

What do you think to a solar panel to help keep your battery topped up when 'wild camping'?

IE - Clicky

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Last post by Nij
09 Oct 2011, 17:46
Pos or Neg

Last post by Hacksawbob « 07 Oct 2011, 10:58
Replies: 4
by Steve T » 06 Oct 2011, 16:12

Hi all

Could someone kindly inform if the rad cooling fan is switched Negative or Positive as it will continue to run with ignition off for cooling...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
07 Oct 2011, 10:58
Horn not working

Last post by Reimotim « 06 Oct 2011, 21:01
Replies: 1
by swimmermjs » 03 Oct 2011, 20:57

My horn has ceased working! When the steering wheel push button is pressed the horn makes a quiet squeak and nothing else. I have taken the horn off...

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Last post by Reimotim
06 Oct 2011, 21:01
Ignition wiring

Last post by Donald360 « 06 Oct 2011, 08:25
Replies: 5
by Donald360 » 03 Oct 2011, 08:33

I need to replace the ignition wiring that runs between the Hall sender unit on the dizzy and the ICU chip (1985 1.9 wbx). It has a special...

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Last post by Donald360
06 Oct 2011, 08:25
Leisure Battery voltage

Last post by Miketaboo « 05 Oct 2011, 09:42
Replies: 3
by Miketaboo » 04 Oct 2011, 21:58

I was given a Lucas 643 battery that had been hanging round work for a few years, i don't think it had ever been used. I got it home and put it on...

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Last post by Miketaboo
05 Oct 2011, 09:42
Headlight indicator conflict

Last post by scrumptiouspreserves « 05 Oct 2011, 04:20
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by scrumptiouspreserves » 14 Sep 2011, 12:09

Hi all,

Just got back from our first oversees trip with our T25 - France for 2 weeks, excellent! Found an issue on the way back in that the...

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Last post by scrumptiouspreserves
05 Oct 2011, 04:20
oil light

Last post by AngeloEvs « 05 Oct 2011, 00:54
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by leonard » 23 Sep 2011, 15:53

hi all. my oil light does not come on at all, i have replaced switch between pushrod tubes, cheacked dash ribbon all seams ok help please

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Last post by AngeloEvs
05 Oct 2011, 00:54
240V hook up

Last post by Nij « 04 Oct 2011, 23:07
Replies: 4
by Nij » 04 Oct 2011, 17:47

I have just completed a 240V hook up conversion on my bus. I noticed there wasn't a fitting guide in Wiki. I am prepared to make one (I also...

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Last post by Nij
04 Oct 2011, 23:07
Electrical short

Last post by Steve T « 04 Oct 2011, 19:41

by Steve T » 04 Oct 2011, 19:41

Hi,
I have an electrical short traced to the hazard light system (4 way flashers) and the light circuit, I still have a few more checks to do as...

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Last post by Steve T
04 Oct 2011, 19:41
How can i tell what aux battery powers

Last post by Nij « 04 Oct 2011, 17:51
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by bigoznog » 03 Oct 2011, 20:11

I have recently purchased a T25 Autosleeper 1985 1.9 petrol.

I have looked for the instruction manual on here and wiki but these look to be for...

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Last post by Nij
04 Oct 2011, 17:51
Ignition Fault

Last post by Pringster « 04 Oct 2011, 11:43
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by Pringster » 03 Oct 2011, 20:07

Hi to all ,

New to this VW craze !, Have just bought our first T25 ( Water cooled ) and found out that it has an ignition fault .

Best way to...

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Last post by Pringster
04 Oct 2011, 11:43
led lighting

Last post by daza1987 « 04 Oct 2011, 10:36
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by skysurfin09 » 02 Oct 2011, 12:50

I'm fitting 10led downlighters into the ceiling of my bus. I've read numerous threads regarding the ease of fitting and connecting these leds up, is...

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Last post by daza1987
04 Oct 2011, 10:36
Speedo Correction

Last post by slobbo « 04 Oct 2011, 07:02
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by slobbo » 02 Oct 2011, 11:24

I am running bigger tyres on my Syncro and as a result my speedo is reading 8% under what it should. I believe you can re-gear the speedo. Any ideas...

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Last post by slobbo
04 Oct 2011, 07:02
lesuire battery

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Oct 2011, 10:55
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by dave lfc » 03 Oct 2011, 09:21

hi everyone is it possible to connect a lesuire battery to another lesuire battery?can i just get some 12 volt battery wire and run it from one...

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Last post by kevtherev
03 Oct 2011, 10:55
RSX Alternator

Last post by nesty « 02 Oct 2011, 23:01

by nesty » 02 Oct 2011, 23:01

I am getting around to repairng my Alternator regualtor which went a bit crazy a few weeks ago allowing 16v or so through to battery.

I got the...

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Last post by nesty
02 Oct 2011, 23:01
Vehicle speed sensor

Last post by ewenmaclean « 02 Oct 2011, 12:07
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by slobbo » 02 Oct 2011, 11:21

I have a VR6 in my Syncro and and am slowly improving it. It is an ODB1 2.9 ABV engine and one of the error codes it returns is a Vehicle Speed...

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02 Oct 2011, 12:07

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