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glo plug relay

Last post by conkers « 30 Jun 2011, 19:50
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by conkers » 30 Jun 2011, 17:48

Hi how do i check its working? my glow plug light takes an age to go out. I want to eliminate everything before i take on removing the glow plugs,...

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30 Jun 2011, 19:50
Second leisure battery in Westfalia

Last post by California Dreamin « 30 Jun 2011, 14:37
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by malmoy » 02 Jun 2011, 22:05

Almost loath to start another leisure battery thread but here goes. :roll:

Late Atlantic 1.6td LHD with leisure battery under left hand seat and...

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Last post by California Dreamin
30 Jun 2011, 14:37
Swap early A/C instrument cluster for water cooled?.

Last post by meggles « 30 Jun 2011, 10:17
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by meggles » 29 Jun 2011, 18:58

Needing a new instrument cluster for a water cooled Devon (1984). Offered one from an air cooled. Both push fit speedos. I realise the A/C won't have...

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Last post by meggles
30 Jun 2011, 10:17
interior wiring diagram 84 westy

Last post by jonnyshowbiz « 30 Jun 2011, 08:56
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by jonnyshowbiz » 25 Jun 2011, 08:23

Morning chaps
Have a T25 84 westy, and trying to sort out the interior wiring, I'm definately no expert so have an auto electrician chap sorting it,...

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Last post by jonnyshowbiz
30 Jun 2011, 08:56
240v socket locations??!!

Last post by billybigspud « 30 Jun 2011, 07:45
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by hicksy » 27 Jun 2011, 12:14

Hi all,

Some of you have seen my Camper build on the Camper section and I have a question regarding it please. Im looking for a nice discreet place...

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Last post by billybigspud
30 Jun 2011, 07:45
LHD Wiper arm

Last post by pierce « 29 Jun 2011, 21:28
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by pierce » 28 Jun 2011, 19:18

does anyone know where you can get a LHD wiper arm in the uk?

Thanks in advance :ok

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Last post by pierce
29 Jun 2011, 21:28
newbie help with dash !!

Last post by The Mikey « 29 Jun 2011, 19:50
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by howzy » 08 May 2011, 18:04

Hi

Bit new to this so bare with me , I have purchased a diesel t3 and have no working - dash warning lights/pre heat light/fuel or water guage
but...

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Last post by The Mikey
29 Jun 2011, 19:50
electric powered air con

Last post by 16vmini « 29 Jun 2011, 11:10
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by 16vmini » 29 Jun 2011, 11:09

ok , so i know the basics of how air con works , and the at the heart is a compressor. normally running off the engine.

now i have fitted a electric...

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Last post by 16vmini
29 Jun 2011, 11:10
Blade fuses

Last post by OAP_T25 « 28 Jun 2011, 14:21
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by OAP_T25 » 27 Jun 2011, 15:50

Having just got my newly restored 1981 T25 camper to Glastonbury and back, I am feeling a bit smug but I did start to get problems with the fusebox....

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Last post by OAP_T25
28 Jun 2011, 14:21
ignition issue advice needed

Last post by rattybird « 28 Jun 2011, 13:04
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by rattybird » 27 Jun 2011, 21:29

when i put the key in the igntion and turn it nothing happens

then i come back half hour later and turn the key and it starts

would you say this...

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Last post by rattybird
28 Jun 2011, 13:04
Fresh air blower fuse blown

Last post by CovKid « 28 Jun 2011, 12:28
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by langa » 26 Jun 2011, 18:02

Hi

I'm havin a problem with getting cold air in my VW atlantic. It permenantly blows warm air even when switched to cold on the matrix. I checked...

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Last post by CovKid
28 Jun 2011, 12:28
VOLTAGE SENSING SPLIT CHARGE UNIT

Last post by foggygolf « 28 Jun 2011, 07:27
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by foggygolf » 14 Jun 2011, 08:43
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Has anybody used or come across one of these onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; if so any feedback?

Cheers

Rich
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Last post by foggygolf
28 Jun 2011, 07:27
Intermitent ignition switch problem

Last post by Aidan « 27 Jun 2011, 21:15
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by Arby » 01 Jun 2011, 15:58

Hi
am new to the forum campers etc, I have just acquired an 81 T25 and from time to time lose the ignition lights when I turn the ignition on, I...

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Last post by Aidan
27 Jun 2011, 21:15
LED TV INSTALLATION

Last post by foggygolf « 27 Jun 2011, 21:09

by foggygolf » 27 Jun 2011, 21:09

Hi All

Just wanted any tips on best place to fit a 18.5 LED TV. I have a high top and wondered if anybody fitted similar so it can drop down from...

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Last post by foggygolf
27 Jun 2011, 21:09
Advice

Last post by SeasideVanagon « 27 Jun 2011, 17:39
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by SeasideVanagon » 24 Jun 2011, 13:14
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Hi all

Need some advice please.

Okay - i have a 1991 Vanagon - it would have left the factory with Speedo - Rev Counter and OX warning light on...
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Last post by SeasideVanagon
27 Jun 2011, 17:39
It's driving me MAD!

Last post by VEEDUB « 27 Jun 2011, 15:58
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by VEEDUB » 23 Jun 2011, 17:36

Here is my problem, I can get in my van turn the ignition and it fires up like there is loads of juice in the battery, I can leave it ten minutes and...

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Last post by VEEDUB
27 Jun 2011, 15:58
Electric Kettles

Last post by salgarfi « 27 Jun 2011, 12:37
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by salgarfi » 26 Jun 2011, 11:29

Hello All,

I'm thinking of picking up an electric kettle to use when I'm hooked up to electricity here in the UK (and abroad if I get the chance)....

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Last post by salgarfi
27 Jun 2011, 12:37
more help with starter motor

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 27 Jun 2011, 00:19
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by stevo1980 » 26 Jun 2011, 15:02

Hi guys i am trying to find a starter for my 1.6d 1984 panel i have seen 3 different types on europarts just dont know which one. My van used to be a...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
27 Jun 2011, 00:19
Starter motor problem

Last post by stevo1980 « 25 Jun 2011, 22:50
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by stevo1980 » 25 Jun 2011, 20:30

My starter has been recently not ticking over my engine iv just been getting a click then it will go after a few atempts. Its a 1600d Anyway it...

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Last post by stevo1980
25 Jun 2011, 22:50
Ignition switch connector

Last post by California Dreamin « 24 Jun 2011, 12:11
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by pjjones00 » 23 Jun 2011, 18:49

Hi,

My connector for my igntion switch has melted and keeps cutting out. It looks like the cause of it, is the cd player has been wired into the...

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Last post by California Dreamin
24 Jun 2011, 12:11
Running 12v appliances- only coolbox trips

Last post by 'hanish-boy « 23 Jun 2011, 23:19
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by 'hanish-boy » 22 Jun 2011, 21:00

Hi folks,

I'm wondering if anybody can shed any light on an electrical problem I have.
I have a 3-way ciggie lighter running off the leisure battery...

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Last post by 'hanish-boy
23 Jun 2011, 23:19
front and rear ds sidelights gone but bulbs fine?

Last post by ewenmaclean « 23 Jun 2011, 12:43
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by Si_P » 23 Jun 2011, 11:21

As said in topic both the front and rear driver side side lights do not work but both bulbs seem fine. /i have tried new bulbs and no joy.

Is there...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
23 Jun 2011, 12:43
Wiring

Last post by billy739 « 23 Jun 2011, 07:41
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by snorton » 18 Jun 2011, 15:17

Is there anybody near Dudley,west mids that can help me with the wiring of my electrolux fridge please? I have come to refit it and have no power to...

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Last post by billy739
23 Jun 2011, 07:41
LHD to RHD foglight in RHD cluster

Last post by billy739 « 23 Jun 2011, 07:38
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by Hacksawbob » 22 Jun 2011, 17:47

Found a RHD cluster in my shed clear out and I want to change from the shonky hanging off job the PO had done. Would I be right in thinking that the...

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Last post by billy739
23 Jun 2011, 07:38
Which battery does the 12v lighter socket usually run on?

Last post by ajsimmo « 23 Jun 2011, 05:46
Replies: 3
by neal.andrews » 20 Jun 2011, 21:21

Hi there

I've got an 86 Auto Sleeper with an auxiliary battery.

Which battery does the 12v cigarette lighter on the control panel usually run off?...

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Last post by ajsimmo
23 Jun 2011, 05:46
WHAT COULD I HAVE DONE??

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 22 Jun 2011, 12:14
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by KINGPRAWN » 21 Jun 2011, 17:11

just replaced the blower...what a "pooh" job!!!....bought a new wiper to fit whilst it was all apart ...thought might as well.but the new one was so...

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Last post by KINGPRAWN
22 Jun 2011, 12:14
Shuld I replace ICU?

Last post by Donald360 « 21 Jun 2011, 15:02
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by Donald360 » 14 Jun 2011, 07:02

Took the van for a couple of runs after putting the engine (1985 1.9 DG) back in and all seemed ok, perhaps running a little hotter than before....

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Last post by Donald360
21 Jun 2011, 15:02
leisure Battery help ?

Last post by 1664 « 21 Jun 2011, 00:06
Replies: 5
by lannie84 » 19 Jun 2011, 21:51

Hi i am a newbie to site and camping. We had our first camping trip this weekend and all was fine until this morning. My Mrs tripped the campsites...

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Last post by 1664
21 Jun 2011, 00:06
dash lights running backwards

Last post by noo « 20 Jun 2011, 19:11
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by noo » 18 Jun 2011, 18:12

Hi all im having a problem with my dash lights when the light switch is off the dash lights are on and when you switch the lights on they go out also...

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Last post by noo
20 Jun 2011, 19:11
IGNITION SWITCH

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 20 Jun 2011, 15:31
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by KINGPRAWN » 20 Jun 2011, 14:14

hi, i'm replacing the ignition switch as i bought a new set of locks but never got around to this one. i'm doing the blower so replacing the wiper as...

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Last post by KINGPRAWN
20 Jun 2011, 15:31
Dash voltage regulator

Last post by spannered2 « 20 Jun 2011, 09:29
Replies: 13
by andyspanners.21 » 10 Jun 2011, 11:05

Can anyone help me? My 1983 DF engined camper needs a new voltage reg. This is a tiny 3 prong electronic component on the back of the dash which...

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Last post by spannered2
20 Jun 2011, 09:29
New indicator stalk no dip beam?

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Jun 2011, 15:59
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by kit » 17 Jun 2011, 21:28

Fitted a new indicator stalk in a vain attempt to sort out indicator problem (see earlier post for more details :D ) and I have lost the ability to...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Jun 2011, 15:59
new volt stabiliser

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 19 Jun 2011, 15:35
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by spannered2 » 19 Jun 2011, 13:33

hi, i have been having trouble with my thermostat on dash board. identified the prob. as the small three pronged volt stabiliser. havind bought a...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
19 Jun 2011, 15:35
headlights

Last post by scootersjamie « 18 Jun 2011, 18:45
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by scootersjamie » 13 Jun 2011, 15:15

ok problems with headlights,side beam ok but as soon as i turn on mainbeam indicators come on(not flashing)no front light at all ,any ideas,got to be...

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Last post by scootersjamie
18 Jun 2011, 18:45
reverse lights faulty

Last post by big red bus « 18 Jun 2011, 14:03
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by ptj » 18 Jun 2011, 09:11

1989 US spec automatic camper, reverse lights flicker when put into R on auto shift, fuses bulbs ok and the microswitch contacts look ok ? any ideas...

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Last post by big red bus
18 Jun 2011, 14:03
Dash heater - can't get it off HOT!!

Last post by weldore « 18 Jun 2011, 08:32
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by TravellingChick » 17 Jun 2011, 17:29

2 hours to go 12 miles - van was getting a bit hot so I slid the heater to hot to take some pressure off and now it slides back and forth but it's...

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Last post by weldore
18 Jun 2011, 08:32
Indicators/rear lights

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Jun 2011, 18:42
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by Bert2 » 17 Jun 2011, 14:52

Hi Everyone,

I have now removed, cleaned, re-drilled both earth points, above the fuse box, replaced any spade terminals that seemed loose, checked...

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Last post by kevtherev
17 Jun 2011, 18:42
Wink Wink

Last post by BOXY « 17 Jun 2011, 12:04
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by Cherryboo » 17 Jun 2011, 00:52

Hi,
Sorry to be a pain :oops: but my RH winkers are flashing really fast! I thought at first it may be one of the bulbs blown but both are working....

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Last post by BOXY
17 Jun 2011, 12:04
Rain sensitive fuel guage :S

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Jun 2011, 06:31
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by Tatty Chap » 16 Jun 2011, 09:51

Any idea why the fuel guage on a 2.0l AC would only work when its been driving in the rain?

Could water be getting on top of the fuel tank and...

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Last post by kevtherev
17 Jun 2011, 06:31
Black box charger

Last post by California Dreamin « 16 Jun 2011, 21:39
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by Taw Cottage » 16 Jun 2011, 14:45

Hi Guys

Am away in Spain at the moment and my black box charger, located under the R n R bed on my 1990 Westy Atlantic, is getting seriously hot...

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Last post by California Dreamin
16 Jun 2011, 21:39
Speedo cable broken AGAIN

Last post by ewenmaclean « 16 Jun 2011, 18:42
Replies: 5
by thebobster » 14 Jun 2011, 19:45

Is it me?

I bought my van in March this year, and driving it home from Carlisle to Liverpool. About 60 miles down the road the speedo stopped...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
16 Jun 2011, 18:42
Indicator light staying on one side

Last post by kit « 16 Jun 2011, 16:38
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by kit » 14 Jun 2011, 21:14

Anyone had any experience of this sort of thing? Offside indicator lights staying on even with the ignition off not flashing just constant, near side...

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Last post by kit
16 Jun 2011, 16:38
I've done something really stupid (fuel gauge related)

Last post by jamesc76 « 16 Jun 2011, 14:51
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by meehaja » 12 Jun 2011, 21:20

For reasons best left not discussed, I put a newly charged battery in backwards, and despite the sparks and smell of burning I continued to wire it...

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Last post by jamesc76
16 Jun 2011, 14:51
Quick Leccy Query

Last post by dalester « 15 Jun 2011, 07:54
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by dalester » 14 Jun 2011, 20:53

Now, I know that in a Wetsfalia California that the interior lights / radio, run off the main battery vs. leisure battery....

....I also know that...

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Last post by dalester
15 Jun 2011, 07:54
Sooper dooper headlamp bulbs?

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 15 Jun 2011, 05:06
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by New Kentish Campers » 14 Jun 2011, 08:30

Has anyone tried out those new high-efficiency headlamp bulbs, i.e Osram 50% plus, etc?

I only ask 'cos I managed to snap the lug from one of my...

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
15 Jun 2011, 05:06
Alternator voltages

Last post by richieadkins « 14 Jun 2011, 11:27
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by richieadkins » 13 Jun 2011, 20:11

Evening all,

I am having a few issues that I am hoping someone will be able to clear up for me.

1. I am getting a squeal when I rev the engine from...

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Last post by richieadkins
14 Jun 2011, 11:27
Battery not charging?

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Jun 2011, 06:35
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by ropeman23 » 10 Jun 2011, 06:28

My battery isn't charging, it ran completely flat on a long drive the other day. I have re-charged it and put a meter accross the terminals when the...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Jun 2011, 06:35
temp gauge playing silly b----ers

Last post by fodtommo « 13 Jun 2011, 12:31
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by spannered2 » 13 Jun 2011, 10:47

hi. i have a 1982 T25 diesel.needle on temp gauge decided to die.
when i turn eng. on, light above flashes however the needle doesnt work.
the gauge...

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Last post by fodtommo
13 Jun 2011, 12:31
Euro to UK

Last post by California Dreamin « 13 Jun 2011, 10:55
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by Stinkypants » 09 Jun 2011, 15:21

Hi All

Apologies if this is a stupid question (I have tried searching here for any previous posts).

We have just bought our very first VW Camper...

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Last post by California Dreamin
13 Jun 2011, 10:55
what battery for 1.7l diesel transporter?

Last post by California Dreamin « 13 Jun 2011, 10:43
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by Joju » 10 Jun 2011, 10:59

Battery went flat with lights left on. Jump started, ran and restarted fine. tried to start a week later, nothing!

is the battery dead? We had the...

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Last post by California Dreamin
13 Jun 2011, 10:43

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