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cable size

Last post by nesty « 04 May 2011, 21:38
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by macalfie » 28 Apr 2011, 11:54

Hi all just trying to find out what size cable to use from the leisure battery to a fuse box witch will supply all the 12v stuff cheers mac

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Last post by nesty
04 May 2011, 21:38
All fixed now ! peter everard supercharging mcf5

Last post by daz1973 « 04 May 2011, 21:21
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by daz1973 » 02 May 2011, 21:12

Was moving my leisure battery as i have fitted a swival base , and its not a low battery .
The problem is when i reconnected i have no 12v power ,no...

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Last post by daz1973
04 May 2011, 21:21
Intermittent wash wipe relay fitting

Last post by nevill3 « 04 May 2011, 19:21
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by nevill3 » 03 May 2011, 18:54

Well after reading the Wiki about how to upgrade to intermittent wipers I decided to give it a go today!! :idea

I wanted to install the relay in...

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Last post by nevill3
04 May 2011, 19:21
intelligent split relay charger

Last post by nesty « 04 May 2011, 17:57
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by nesty » 24 Apr 2011, 13:52

Has anyone here got a intelligent split relay charger from raw components?

Mine been fine for a year. Now it appears to given up charging the...

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Last post by nesty
04 May 2011, 17:57
Interior light over sliding door?

Last post by Cruz « 04 May 2011, 11:14
Replies: 5
by Cruz » 03 May 2011, 22:55

Was there one fitted? I can feel a hole in the lining.

If there was was it the same as above the cab doors?

I have a column switch but it's been...

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Last post by Cruz
04 May 2011, 11:14
Are Hella rear bulb holders sided?

Last post by Cazz « 04 May 2011, 10:53
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by Cazz » 02 May 2011, 15:07

Hi all, I'm in the process of preparing the rear lights to go back on my camper. I originally had one Hella and one ULO, I'm changing the ULO for...

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Last post by Cazz
04 May 2011, 10:53
Red warning light mystery

Last post by markbikerider « 03 May 2011, 21:27
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by markbikerider » 03 May 2011, 20:35

Hi all, just wondered if anyone could help with a little mystery I have?

For over 12 months now I have had recurrent problems with loss of fluid and...

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Last post by markbikerider
03 May 2011, 21:27
light stay on???????

Last post by smile83 « 03 May 2011, 21:06
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by smile83 » 02 May 2011, 06:25

:idea can any one help when i turn my van on the n/s side light comes on the front and back.i know its not the parking light can any one please help...

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Last post by smile83
03 May 2011, 21:06
Playing my ipod via cd player, help?

Last post by Cruz « 03 May 2011, 18:48
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by nickynurse » 01 May 2011, 07:16

Im wondering if anyone can answer my question for me. ive recently bought and installed, successfully, a new radio/cd player and a new set of...

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Last post by Cruz
03 May 2011, 18:48
indicator driverside on constant

Last post by kevtherev « 03 May 2011, 17:41
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by yellowman » 03 May 2011, 09:22

one evening over BH weekend nearly had a smash up as someone pulled out right infront of me... lucky the vans slow!!!!

my driver side indicator...

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Last post by kevtherev
03 May 2011, 17:41
Electric window trouble!!!!

Last post by stevehanx71 « 03 May 2011, 09:08

by stevehanx71 » 03 May 2011, 09:08

Hello All
Just accquired a vw golf cabriolet (Karmen) `96 this weekend have a problem with the lecky windows!!
They go down no probs but will not...

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Last post by stevehanx71
03 May 2011, 09:08
Fan Direction Cables

Last post by bmouthboyo « 02 May 2011, 22:11
Replies: 7
by bmouthboyo » 17 Apr 2011, 18:02

I took my dash apart nearly 2 years ago now (god time flies) and am currently in the last steps of getting it all back together.

However...

I...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
02 May 2011, 22:11
Are Hella rear bulb holders sided?

Last post by Cazz « 02 May 2011, 15:06

by Cazz » 02 May 2011, 15:06

Sorry repeat post, not sure why, I only pressed submit once. Perhaps the new firefox was too keen. :roll:

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Last post by Cazz
02 May 2011, 15:06
Confusing switch behind leisure battery

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 01 May 2011, 10:59
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by stuff802 » 01 May 2011, 08:07

Hi,

I have just replaced my leisure battery (old one kaput!) and have found a switch behind where the battery sits. The only markings on it are an S...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
01 May 2011, 10:59
Engine completely silent

Last post by Donnw « 01 May 2011, 10:03
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by drippytap » 01 May 2011, 06:31

1989 Westfalia Diesel

Used the van a few times in April, after winter cover up. Short journeys down to garage for MOT and to shops etc.
Has started...

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Last post by Donnw
01 May 2011, 10:03
No indicators

Last post by Mocki « 01 May 2011, 08:07
Replies: 5
by alfieboy » 28 Apr 2011, 20:28

I've just hooked up the trailer and plugged it in and now have no indicators. Un-plugged the trailer and still no indicators although the hazzard...

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Last post by Mocki
01 May 2011, 08:07
Washer Pump & Heater Blower Fixed ....

Last post by bertnuggit « 30 Apr 2011, 22:43

by bertnuggit » 30 Apr 2011, 22:43

Many thanks for all the help...I had another go at sorting the washer pump today - my work started badly when I removed the front grill and a...

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Last post by bertnuggit
30 Apr 2011, 22:43
Heater Blower....

Last post by bertnuggit « 30 Apr 2011, 22:30
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by bertnuggit » 16 Nov 2010, 19:00
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Hello, I've joined the broken Heater Blower club...seen Druids post & responses and looked at Wiki, it looks a bit daunting...

My heater blower was...
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Last post by bertnuggit
30 Apr 2011, 22:30
Washer bottle woes

Last post by bertnuggit « 30 Apr 2011, 22:30
Replies: 33
by minibigs » 25 Apr 2011, 20:09
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Hi all, newbie Steve from Swindon, Wilts here.

I picked up my 1989 1.6 TDS the other day & it drove faultlessly during the 200 odd miles back home....
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Last post by bertnuggit
30 Apr 2011, 22:30
HEADLIGHTS

Last post by jamesc76 « 30 Apr 2011, 18:28
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by Bert2 » 04 Aug 2010, 20:09

I have just fitted a pair of headlamps that I obtained from ebay as my headlamp reflectors had rusted through and I did not think they would pass an...

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Last post by jamesc76
30 Apr 2011, 18:28
hook up problems with RCD tripping

Last post by janieh « 29 Apr 2011, 17:40
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by janieh » 21 Apr 2011, 12:22
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Hello

I'm having some problems with my hookup in the van tripping constantly. It's really annoying as I thought we had it sorted! This was a...
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Last post by janieh
29 Apr 2011, 17:40
split charge relay question

Last post by Hacksawbob « 29 Apr 2011, 16:48
Replies: 6
by samk » 28 Apr 2011, 12:40

sorry for being a bore. I have been a good boy and searched the forun and wiki but i'm still a little confused. I'm looking for an intelligent system...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
29 Apr 2011, 16:48
brake stop light? not working

Last post by chilipig66 « 29 Apr 2011, 14:45
Replies: 3
by chilipig66 » 28 Apr 2011, 20:36

can some one help as ive looked over the site but cant see any info ?
i have a problem with my brake lights ,they wont work unless i put two feet on...

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Last post by chilipig66
29 Apr 2011, 14:45
Solar Panel wiring on Westie Poptop

Last post by ronsrecord « 29 Apr 2011, 11:52
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by ronsrecord » 28 Apr 2011, 14:26

Can any of you lads and lassies tell me how you've routed the wiring for a solar panel on a poptop??

My LB is in the cupboard next to the water tank...

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Last post by ronsrecord
29 Apr 2011, 11:52
Power cables

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Apr 2011, 21:43
Replies: 4
by Sir Brixalot » 06 Apr 2011, 10:10

Hi all, another slight delay.

I've just received the power cables from ebay but the problem is they don't fit my van or the mains adapter. My van...

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Last post by kevtherev
28 Apr 2011, 21:43
smoke in cab then no windscreen wipers

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 28 Apr 2011, 15:48
Replies: 4
by nickthe fish » 27 Apr 2011, 11:38

Was driving round the M25 and had the last thing any VW owner wants to see, smoke in the cab, After I was unable to find a cause of the smoke on the...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
28 Apr 2011, 15:48
Leisure battery voltages

Last post by Tony Tone « 28 Apr 2011, 13:33
Replies: 5
by Tony Tone » 27 Apr 2011, 15:00

Hi, I have a been given a 75AH leisure battery. I charged it fully then turned on the CD player. The CD player flashed on, off,on,off,on,off etc etc...

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Last post by Tony Tone
28 Apr 2011, 13:33
Circuit Tester....

Last post by bertnuggit « 27 Apr 2011, 12:55
Replies: 4
by bertnuggit » 26 Apr 2011, 08:26

Hello,

I want to check my washer pump etc - think I need to buy a circuit tester...

Can anyone recommend a simple/cheap one I should go for???...

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Last post by bertnuggit
27 Apr 2011, 12:55
van restoration nearly done need help

Last post by Cruz « 27 Apr 2011, 12:13
Replies: 3
by Woody67 » 26 Apr 2011, 10:09

my bus is just back from the bodyshop ,been away for 4 months!! its looking superb though loads of new panels rot cut out and total respray, im now...

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Last post by Cruz
27 Apr 2011, 12:13
indicator problems

Last post by bumble bee « 26 Apr 2011, 13:30
Replies: 4
by bumble bee » 25 Apr 2011, 05:38

hope you can help me my indicators flash quite quick but none are out and they are very very dull when you put the hazard lights on they flash at...

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Last post by bumble bee
26 Apr 2011, 13:30
heater controls - daft question.

Last post by DancingBear « 26 Apr 2011, 09:06
Replies: 5
by DancingBear » 23 Apr 2011, 08:23

Yes, I am stupid. :P

I'd perhaps stand a chance of working it out if my fan worked, but it doesn't, so....

There's those four levers which control...

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Last post by DancingBear
26 Apr 2011, 09:06
Engine not turning over

Last post by sooper8 « 26 Apr 2011, 06:24
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by sooper8 » 25 Apr 2011, 19:24

Just drove 250 miles from Midlands to Dorset today and stopped a couple of times.
Second stop I noticed that I turned the key and although lights on...

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Last post by sooper8
26 Apr 2011, 06:24
battery

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Apr 2011, 21:14
Replies: 3
by NickJus38 » 25 Apr 2011, 17:33

hi, what size battery do i need for a 1.6 turbo diesel?

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Apr 2011, 21:14
Washer bottle woes

Last post by minibigs « 25 Apr 2011, 20:06

by minibigs » 25 Apr 2011, 20:06

Hi all, newbie Steve from Swindon, Wilts here.

I picked up my 1989 1.6 TDS the other day & it drove faultlessly during the 200 odd miles back home....

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Last post by minibigs
25 Apr 2011, 20:06
Wires id. (JX engine)

Last post by Macflai « 25 Apr 2011, 10:12
Replies: 14
by Macflai » 18 Apr 2011, 00:27

Hi,

Just want to the purpose of the following wires (if temperature, oil pressure, etc). Are 7 wires coming from the same tubing loom. I know one of...

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Last post by Macflai
25 Apr 2011, 10:12
Alternator & ammeter

Last post by tonytech « 24 Apr 2011, 20:08
Replies: 5
by Margaret & Tony » 22 Apr 2011, 19:10

I recently acquired a Volkswagen 1970cc, air cooled petrol, campervan. I want to instal an ammeter and volt meter to monitor the batteries etc. Can...

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Last post by tonytech
24 Apr 2011, 20:08
side light

Last post by smile83 « 24 Apr 2011, 17:51
Replies: 4
by smile83 » 24 Apr 2011, 13:58

:pimp hi i have a problem every time i turn my key to start my van the side light comes on and stays on.dose any one knows watts wrong with it...

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Last post by smile83
24 Apr 2011, 17:51
Leisure Battery Charger

Last post by Gandalf « 24 Apr 2011, 08:24
Replies: 8
by Gandalf » 23 Apr 2011, 15:17

Afternoon all,

Not being electrically minded I'm after your recommendations on a Leisure battery charger? There's so many out in web world but I...

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Last post by Gandalf
24 Apr 2011, 08:24
instrument lights

Last post by 633ra « 23 Apr 2011, 17:37

by 633ra » 23 Apr 2011, 17:37

I have got a problem with my instrument lights!!

when i put a fuse into the fuse holder that sits on top of the fuse box and switch my lights on the...

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Last post by 633ra
23 Apr 2011, 17:37
Fixed Windscreen Washers

Last post by Donnw « 23 Apr 2011, 12:39
Replies: 2
by Donnw » 06 Apr 2011, 18:35

HI everyone,

I couldn't find any info on this problem when I made a search so I thought I would make this post so that others with the same problem...

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Last post by Donnw
23 Apr 2011, 12:39
temp guage stopped working??

Last post by stued1 « 22 Apr 2011, 14:57

by stued1 » 22 Apr 2011, 14:57

following a snapped no.3 injector pipe on a T25 1990 1.6td ... a backstreet garage (where i was recovered to!!) had a new pipe 'made'
i have now...

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Last post by stued1
22 Apr 2011, 14:57
quick? simple? split charge question

Last post by wee bugger « 22 Apr 2011, 14:18
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by wee bugger » 22 Apr 2011, 14:03

checked wiki and wiring all spot on bar one - looking at what to connect the trigger/relay energiser / alternator warning lamp wire to (terminal 86)...

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Last post by wee bugger
22 Apr 2011, 14:18
Where to put hook up socket

Last post by jamesc76 « 22 Apr 2011, 09:40
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by jpee » 20 Apr 2011, 14:39
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Expecting the van back this week after re spray. Rather than cutting into the side body work, is there any where else the socket can go. Does...
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Last post by jamesc76
22 Apr 2011, 09:40
Help all my dash warning lights stoped working!

Last post by T25DREAMER « 21 Apr 2011, 20:23
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by T25DREAMER » 11 Apr 2011, 21:19

Help all my dash warning lights stoped working!
erm i have just had the dash out
because the charge light led wasnot working so no charge...so i...

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Last post by T25DREAMER
21 Apr 2011, 20:23
charging leisure battry with mains through zig

Last post by android « 21 Apr 2011, 19:04
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by android » 17 Apr 2011, 16:25

Hello I'm having a few problems with charging my leisure battery with the mains power through my zig unit. I've done a forum search and have read...

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Last post by android
21 Apr 2011, 19:04
starter motor

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Apr 2011, 17:39
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by macalfie » 21 Apr 2011, 16:10

Hi all got a problem with starting .sometimes i just get a click then if i wiggle the wires in the engine bay it then fires up the wires to the...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Apr 2011, 17:39
Upgraded Westy split charge relay

Last post by ronsrecord « 21 Apr 2011, 16:16
Replies: 12
by ronsrecord » 19 Apr 2011, 15:02

Could anyone please point me in the right direction for a better replacement for the 30amp split charge relay in a 1988 Westy. Will also be upgrading...

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Last post by ronsrecord
21 Apr 2011, 16:16
Leisure Battery Electrics

Last post by Jammyjuju « 21 Apr 2011, 15:56
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by Jammyjuju » 19 Apr 2011, 19:23

Hi there I have a couple of questions,can anyone tell me if its normal to have power at the cables that connect to the leisure battery,( obviously...

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Last post by Jammyjuju
21 Apr 2011, 15:56
Old split charge set up replace or refurb?

Last post by lloydy « 21 Apr 2011, 14:05
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by toolsntat » 18 Apr 2011, 21:56

When I refit my interior I need to sort a few things out :roll:
So could I have your thoughts on this please?
The far left fuse has been getting hot...

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Last post by lloydy
21 Apr 2011, 14:05
heater

Last post by yellowman « 21 Apr 2011, 10:55
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by airdale1000 » 01 Dec 2010, 17:42

hi
can only get hot air out on position three of heater control, is it a new switch or motor
and can you get them any where.
cheers airdale

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Last post by yellowman
21 Apr 2011, 10:55

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