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Where do all my 12v things go! CI Autohomes T25

Last post by foggygolf « 12 Jun 2011, 20:22
Replies: 11
by vinny1684 » 09 Jun 2011, 20:33

Hi all,

I've just got my first camper, shes a 1982 T25 CI Autohomes conversion with the solid sides pop top.

It doesnt have a leisure battery so...

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Last post by foggygolf
12 Jun 2011, 20:22
Zig unit innards (tripping all the time)

Last post by dansimpson « 12 Jun 2011, 13:59
Replies: 6
by Tatty Chap » 06 Jun 2011, 20:05

Hi,

Recently re built my cabinets and whilst removing the zig Two of the spade connectors came out from inside the steel box.

I have opened the box...

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Last post by dansimpson
12 Jun 2011, 13:59
CU Distributor (again), now not starting :(

Last post by BOXY « 12 Jun 2011, 11:06
Replies: 26
by very_bland » 30 Mar 2011, 10:50
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How do all, I need to find out once and for all what this distributor is...

It is on my 1981 CU 2.0l AC, it is a single vacuum distributor with this...
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Last post by BOXY
12 Jun 2011, 11:06
Engine teperature sensor problem

Last post by dovells « 10 Jun 2011, 15:37

by dovells » 10 Jun 2011, 15:37

Hi,
Had an intermittent problem with the glow plug light coming on while driving on our 1.6 turbo diesel.
Noticed the previous owner had disconnected...

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Last post by dovells
10 Jun 2011, 15:37
Leisure battery

Last post by looking4aT25 « 09 Jun 2011, 20:28
Replies: 4
by looking4aT25 » 09 Jun 2011, 18:48

We are trying to buy a leisure battery but struggling to find one that will fit under the passenger seat, they are all to big. Can any one suggest a...

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Last post by looking4aT25
09 Jun 2011, 20:28
Serious Help Please

Last post by ewenmaclean « 09 Jun 2011, 12:49
Replies: 2
by peteabbott » 09 Jun 2011, 07:04

My mate has a T5 and has just renewed the batteries in his key fobs..................................now he puts the key in and all he gets is the...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
09 Jun 2011, 12:49
ICU unit

Last post by pugwash « 08 Jun 2011, 18:33
Replies: 6
by pugwash » 06 Jun 2011, 09:47

Hi, looking for some guidance please, broke down coming back from Stonor, losing power, backfiring, then cut out, no previous problems, after an...

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Last post by pugwash
08 Jun 2011, 18:33
Hot start relay?

Last post by Hasis « 08 Jun 2011, 15:27
Replies: 3
by Hasis » 08 Jun 2011, 10:53

Has anyone ever heard of a relay that can be placed on the run between the ignition and the starter in order to boost the power to the starter motor?...

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Last post by Hasis
08 Jun 2011, 15:27
Electric Hookup - Amps questions

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Jun 2011, 11:48
Replies: 16
by mattrsa » 05 Jun 2011, 18:54
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Hi All

I have recently bought and electric hookup kit and I am just trying to work out how the best way to wire everything up would be. The RCD...
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Last post by kevtherev
07 Jun 2011, 11:48
Newbie Fuse Question

Last post by Red Westie « 06 Jun 2011, 23:01
Replies: 6
by dalester » 31 May 2011, 09:23

Only just bought my T25 after years of driving a 66 split bus, so all very new to me....scored a 1990 California Westfalia. :D

....my muppet...

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Last post by Red Westie
06 Jun 2011, 23:01
Can anybody explain how a fuel pump relay works?

Last post by mattydubster « 06 Jun 2011, 14:34
Replies: 2
by mattydubster » 05 Jun 2011, 17:44

Hi everybody

Well I am really stuck on this one - after trying to sort out why my van wouldn't ignite, I have finally managed to get it to strike up...

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Last post by mattydubster
06 Jun 2011, 14:34
Solar power

Last post by NicBeeee « 06 Jun 2011, 11:40
Replies: 13
by R&Js Bertha » 03 Jun 2011, 10:32

Anyone looked into solar power for charging leisure battery.
Found a couple of websites which have a small panel which can give 7hrs of light - used...

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Last post by NicBeeee
06 Jun 2011, 11:40
Intermitent powersource for coolbox

Last post by Red Westie « 06 Jun 2011, 10:24
Replies: 5
by NicBeeee » 29 May 2011, 18:10

Hi

I have just finished buiding our sun tracking solar panel sytem that fits neatly onto the fiamma bike rack, I would like to be able to run as...

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Last post by Red Westie
06 Jun 2011, 10:24
Please forgive this naive question

Last post by kevtherev « 06 Jun 2011, 06:24
Replies: 3
by Huyton_Blue » 05 Jun 2011, 22:45

I have a C reg Caravelle auto sleeper,it only has the main battery that I use an inverter for when camping with no hook up.Is it possible to fit a...

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Last post by kevtherev
06 Jun 2011, 06:24
Light balast resistors

Last post by axeman « 05 Jun 2011, 20:22
Replies: 3
by axeman » 02 Jun 2011, 20:19

I have done the head light upgrade about 18 months ago with 4 relays, one thing that ihave not got my head around are the tree balast reistor things...

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Last post by axeman
05 Jun 2011, 20:22
oil temp guage / sender.

Last post by daz1973 « 05 Jun 2011, 20:21
Replies: 2
by daz1973 » 05 Jun 2011, 19:28

Wanting to fit oil temp guage and was wondering which temp sender is best to use .
Can anyone recommend a kit , have seen the one's on jk and dont...

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Last post by daz1973
05 Jun 2011, 20:21
Petrol diesel conversion

Last post by ..lee.. « 05 Jun 2011, 19:50
Replies: 6
by ..lee.. » 02 Jun 2011, 20:20

Does anyone know if the glow plug warn light wire is in the loom on a 92 petrol van. Engine in and running. Glow plugs working and diesel dash in but...

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Last post by ..lee..
05 Jun 2011, 19:50
another zig question

Last post by billybigspud « 05 Jun 2011, 17:55
Replies: 2
by billybigspud » 04 Jun 2011, 21:31

hi
i have a zig cf8 and am going to wire as per the manufacturers instructions on here. my question is, can i use an intelligent split charger to run...

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Last post by billybigspud
05 Jun 2011, 17:55
Could fuel pump be the culprit?

Last post by mattydubster « 05 Jun 2011, 13:40
Replies: 2
by mattydubster » 05 Jun 2011, 08:05

Hi everyone

I have a LHD swedish 2l manual fuel injection Aircooled T25 (one of the very first, I believe the engine is one that is found in Bays, a...

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Last post by mattydubster
05 Jun 2011, 13:40
headlight bulbs

Last post by kevtherev « 05 Jun 2011, 11:52
Replies: 2
by cascais » 05 Jun 2011, 08:55

hi there,ive got to replace my bulbs for the first time,and having trouble getting them.they are the big round ones with code nbr ge 12v...

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Last post by kevtherev
05 Jun 2011, 11:52
Supply got 12v cigarette lighter socket?

Last post by Zebedee « 05 Jun 2011, 10:49
Replies: 5
by Zebedee » 02 Jun 2011, 10:48

I'm after fitting a 12v cigarette lighter socket in the side panel of my caravelle where the washer bottle for the rear wiper is (next to the engine)...

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Last post by Zebedee
05 Jun 2011, 10:49
ignition switch - key in function. WORKS!

Last post by CovKid « 05 Jun 2011, 05:44
Replies: 8
by dubuffet » 31 May 2011, 16:54

either i am going crazy or i have two broken ignition starters

when the key is in it is supposed to send 12v down pin 6, yea? are these prone to...

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Last post by CovKid
05 Jun 2011, 05:44
pop up socket

Last post by CovKid « 04 Jun 2011, 07:21
Replies: 6
by billybigspud » 01 Jun 2011, 08:58

has anybody used these before and if so, are they any good?

jamie

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Last post by CovKid
04 Jun 2011, 07:21
Coolent help please

Last post by Golfgirlcath « 03 Jun 2011, 22:03

by Golfgirlcath » 03 Jun 2011, 22:03

Hi,
Tony has swapped our engine from a 1.9 dg petrol to a 1.6td.
Does anyone know if it's possible to wire the temp gauge for the diesel with the old...

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Last post by Golfgirlcath
03 Jun 2011, 22:03
Coolent help please

Last post by Golfgirlcath « 03 Jun 2011, 22:03

by Golfgirlcath » 03 Jun 2011, 22:03

Hi,
Tony has swapped our engine from a 1.9 dg petrol to a 1.6td.
Does anyone know if it's possible to wire the temp gauge for the diesel with the old...

0 Replies

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Last post by Golfgirlcath
03 Jun 2011, 22:03
Fuel Gauge not working

Last post by Redmaine « 03 Jun 2011, 21:44
Replies: 7
by Tatty Chap » 02 Apr 2011, 10:57

Hi
2.0l 1983 petrol
The fuel gauge began to intermittently work, now it seems it has given up the ghost entirely.
Tried sticking half a tank in to...

7 Replies

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Last post by Redmaine
03 Jun 2011, 21:44
Which is it?

Last post by Adama1979 « 03 Jun 2011, 20:30
Replies: 11
by Adama1979 » 13 May 2011, 06:11

Hi all,
After a baltic winter where the van was stood for a couple of months, I came to start it and there was nothing. I guessed that the battery...

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Last post by Adama1979
03 Jun 2011, 20:30
identify which wires go where!

Last post by langb20 « 03 Jun 2011, 16:46
Replies: 1
by spannered2 » 03 Jun 2011, 14:01

hello people out there in transporter land.
i have a 1600 diesel t25. behind the engine to the left is a group of 5 wires come together into the...

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Last post by langb20
03 Jun 2011, 16:46
Dash board temp gauge light

Last post by langb20 « 03 Jun 2011, 09:47
Replies: 5
by Huyton_Blue » 29 May 2011, 22:31

Mine flashes like mad all the time when the engine is running irrespective of engine temp'.
Cooling system is fine.
Any clues?

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Last post by langb20
03 Jun 2011, 09:47
Camping side electrical questions...

Last post by NOOG_monkey_II « 02 Jun 2011, 22:43
Replies: 5
by NOOG_monkey_II » 31 May 2011, 12:43

Hi you'all,

I had a very enjoyable weekend taking out some of the early 90s install in my van, but I am a complete electrics novice so I am back on...

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Last post by NOOG_monkey_II
02 Jun 2011, 22:43
Twin 12v and 24v circuits.

Last post by pmoc_2001 « 01 Jun 2011, 07:55
Replies: 21
by pmoc_2001 » 29 May 2011, 19:14
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Hi,

I plan to add 24v to my camper and keep the house system separate. The main reason being is that 24v is more efficient (smaller cables and...
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Last post by pmoc_2001
01 Jun 2011, 07:55
Door Speaker Replacement

Last post by bmouthboyo « 31 May 2011, 20:54

by bmouthboyo » 31 May 2011, 20:54

Hi Guys,

I am in the process of replacing the sound system in my bus but a little stumped on the speakers. I have measured them and they are 10cm,...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
31 May 2011, 20:54
washer motor

Last post by leevw « 31 May 2011, 17:27
Replies: 8
by leevw » 24 May 2011, 19:59

so....at the risk of sounding like a muppet....... :oops:
were the hell is the washer motor??????

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Last post by leevw
31 May 2011, 17:27
engine will not turn off

Last post by si&helen cali89 « 31 May 2011, 13:43
Replies: 11
by si&helen cali89 » 29 May 2011, 18:25

the wife went out in the bus todaY 1.6TDWESTY AND COULD NOT turn the engine off she could turn the key and take it out but the engine still keeps on...

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Last post by si&helen cali89
31 May 2011, 13:43
LSCU advice....Angelo??

Last post by ghost123uk « 31 May 2011, 06:33
Replies: 9
by ermie571 » 25 Aug 2009, 08:30

Ok, I have the little red flashy light. Comes on and will stay on until I turn the ignition off. Turn it straight back on and it does it check then...

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Last post by ghost123uk
31 May 2011, 06:33
bleeping noise

Last post by bruce « 29 May 2011, 19:50
Replies: 2
by bruce » 28 May 2011, 23:48

Hi guys, can anyone shine a light, i´ve got a bleep bleep from the lefthand side of the engine bay when the ignition is left switched on. engine...

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Last post by bruce
29 May 2011, 19:50
Flashing red oil light

Last post by Notty Noo « 29 May 2011, 17:00
Replies: 6
by colinh » 10 May 2011, 18:34

Hi there new to this site just looking for some ideas of whats happening. On my girlfriends T25 the oil light starts to flash after driving for about...

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Last post by Notty Noo
29 May 2011, 17:00
Hook up

Last post by tonytech « 27 May 2011, 22:32
Replies: 5
by Sir Brixalot » 27 May 2011, 12:27

When I bought my van the pump for the sink and all the internal lights worked but suddenly stopped. I have replaced all the ceramic fuses and...

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Last post by tonytech
27 May 2011, 22:32
What is this wire from engine bay to cab?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 27 May 2011, 12:02
Replies: 15
by bmouthboyo » 12 May 2011, 22:11
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Hi guys,

Trying to sort out some odd engine conversion wiring by previous owner.

Traced the live feed for a aux air valve and warm up regulator on...
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Last post by Ian Hulley
27 May 2011, 12:02
Hooking up during winter months

Last post by Red Westie « 26 May 2011, 21:52
Replies: 10
by Taw Cottage » 18 May 2011, 20:54

Hi Guys

Following on from 1664's comments on Zig unit thread, Am I right or wrong to leave my Westy hooked up to mains electric during winter months...

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Last post by Red Westie
26 May 2011, 21:52
Help!!!!

Last post by phil_b « 26 May 2011, 20:31
Replies: 2
by VEEDUB » 26 May 2011, 07:01

Picked my 2.0 Aircooled viking up yesterday (ebay buy) after a look over the van making sure there was nothing really bad, body being pretty sound ,...

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Last post by phil_b
26 May 2011, 20:31
2 way fridge

Last post by jamesc76 « 25 May 2011, 20:17
Replies: 6
by miggs » 24 May 2011, 17:25

Hi All

Got a dilema i have been offered a 2 way fridge ie gas,12v now i would like to get something that i can hook up to the mains but convert down...

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Last post by jamesc76
25 May 2011, 20:17
air blower

Last post by CovKid « 25 May 2011, 11:48
Replies: 9
by KINGPRAWN » 20 May 2011, 08:33

it it possible to get the blower fan motor to run backwards from the switch. fan has given up working but i don't think its dead!. if i switch to 3...

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Last post by CovKid
25 May 2011, 11:48
50 amp glow plug fuse

Last post by Hacksawbob « 24 May 2011, 18:53
Replies: 8
by Big Boris » 23 May 2011, 18:55

hi all ,
went to start the van tonight and no joy ! ,was turning over but not catching ,so went in the little black box where the glow plug relay is...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
24 May 2011, 18:53
Earth straps - my final result and tips

Last post by fairwynds « 24 May 2011, 07:40
Replies: 12
by fairwynds » 08 May 2011, 10:38

Hi all
those of you that have read my thread/s re my non starting woes will know this, but am posting this in case it assists anyone in avoiding the...

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Last post by fairwynds
24 May 2011, 07:40
Temp light continually flashing on start up,

Last post by Aidan « 23 May 2011, 15:27
Replies: 3
by joebrown » 09 Apr 2011, 08:44

Thank you in advance for any offered advice.
Just recently the temp light flashes continously after ignition,
however if I switch off and back on the...

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Last post by Aidan
23 May 2011, 15:27
Switched 'Ignition on ' stay live when cranking?

Last post by California Dreamin « 23 May 2011, 11:41
Replies: 2
by bmouthboyo » 21 May 2011, 21:32

Random question I know,

Does the thick black ignition live cable that comes into the engine bay with the loom stay live whilst cranking?

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Last post by California Dreamin
23 May 2011, 11:41
Temp and fuel gauge not working on 83 wbx dg engine

Last post by volksingmatilda « 22 May 2011, 21:04

by volksingmatilda » 22 May 2011, 21:04

Hello fellow Dubbers!
I have a 1983 VW T25 Camper. It is February 1983 with a DG (water cooled) engine. I believe that the model I have, it is a...

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Last post by volksingmatilda
22 May 2011, 21:04
Fuel Gauge- not working

Last post by volksingmatilda « 22 May 2011, 20:54
Replies: 3
by northantsandy » 20 Apr 2011, 22:20

Fuel gauge has ceased to work, garage have had a look and say that the actual fuel gauge instrument on the dash has broken. My question is is the...

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Last post by volksingmatilda
22 May 2011, 20:54
Discharging & Battery light glow

Last post by Hdickins « 22 May 2011, 13:14
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by Hdickins » 29 Apr 2011, 19:21

Hi all

The battery on my van keeps discharging. There's no overnight current drain (none at all, I took fuse #3 out, to help diagnose it so there's...

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Last post by Hdickins
22 May 2011, 13:14

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