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Loose wires on the engine?

Last post by nigelpengelly « 21 Apr 2014, 17:30

by nigelpengelly » 21 Apr 2014, 17:30

I've got a T25 with a 1.9 AAZ turbo diesel engine fitted.

Last summer, the radiator fan stopped, the van overheated - so I called the AA out.

The...

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Last post by nigelpengelly
21 Apr 2014, 17:30
Cigarette lighter

Last post by Ian and Lins « 21 Apr 2014, 13:28
Replies: 10
by stucox14 » 24 Nov 2013, 22:57

So my van hasn't got a cigarette lighter, any advice on where to put one and how to wire it in?

Thanks

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Last post by Ian and Lins
21 Apr 2014, 13:28
Speedo unit mounting screws

Last post by trebormint « 20 Apr 2014, 19:05
Replies: 11
by NicBeeee » 02 Apr 2014, 12:04

Hi,

Although the elephant tape is doing its job I would prefer to use the proper method of screwing the speedo unit onto the mounting of the dash...

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Last post by trebormint
20 Apr 2014, 19:05
Horn fuse

Last post by what2do « 20 Apr 2014, 19:00
Replies: 3
by what2do » 20 Apr 2014, 15:20

Hi, when I pressed the horn on new to me van, it 'tooted' for a fraction of a second and now no longer works. I then noticed that the clock isn't...

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Last post by what2do
20 Apr 2014, 19:00
Early Dash Instrument Question

Last post by Waynard « 20 Apr 2014, 14:35
Replies: 4
by Waynard » 19 Apr 2014, 23:56

Hopefully quick one guys,

Please can you confirm whether the early (81) 2L CU Vans had an handbrake light on the dash?

I believe ours has been...

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Last post by Waynard
20 Apr 2014, 14:35
Oil light / oil pressure switch odd behaviour

Last post by MattBW « 20 Apr 2014, 10:14
Replies: 9
by MattBW » 16 Apr 2014, 16:52

So I've had my engine bay rewired as it was rather messy. After reading a lot of threads I am still at a loss.

In the process of doing this we have...

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Last post by MattBW
20 Apr 2014, 10:14
Help with Power Management System

Last post by nicq « 20 Apr 2014, 10:13
Replies: 1
by ro801 » 20 Apr 2014, 08:10

Hi, hope someone can assist, we're fairly new to this and have been somewhat winging it for a few months now. We can't seem to find any instructions...

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Last post by nicq
20 Apr 2014, 10:13
westy hookup wont work

Last post by hulky « 19 Apr 2014, 18:41
Replies: 2
by hulky » 16 Apr 2014, 19:23

Hi help please

i got my van back 3weeks ago after full respray.
q. after i conected my hookup cable i tried the electric kettle i turned it on and...

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Last post by hulky
19 Apr 2014, 18:41
Temp and fuel gauge issues....again....

Last post by JamesKT25 « 18 Apr 2014, 21:36
Replies: 20
by JamesKT25 » 06 Apr 2014, 17:02
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I know this subject is very common and may have been covered already but please bare with me. My dash needles have never worked, apart from the odd...
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Last post by JamesKT25
18 Apr 2014, 21:36
fuel gauge problem

Last post by the baron « 18 Apr 2014, 10:24
Replies: 12
by the baron » 03 Oct 2013, 18:17

hi i have a 1.6 td westy joker, the problem i have is the fuel gauge moves to a certain point and just sits there, it used to work and now i just...

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Last post by the baron
18 Apr 2014, 10:24
Water Pump Not Working?

Last post by Hughesg1978 « 18 Apr 2014, 09:58
Replies: 6
by Hughesg1978 » 13 Apr 2014, 19:00

Hi

After some advice really.

I've got a Reimo '91 with a water tank underneath and a pump to draw it up.

The light comes on when the pump switch...

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Last post by Hughesg1978
18 Apr 2014, 09:58
2.1 T8 pin out?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 18 Apr 2014, 07:34
Replies: 4
by ELVIS » 15 Mar 2014, 00:51

Can't see it in the wiki , only the T7 for the lights.

Anyone have/know the wiring colours for the connector in the rear black relay box?

Earth/oil...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
18 Apr 2014, 07:34
Changing KPH dial to MPH dial

Last post by AdrianC « 17 Apr 2014, 20:24
Replies: 10
by sternal » 03 Apr 2014, 21:13

Sort of hijacking this post
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If I fitted these dials to my van which has a KPH dial would 30mph on...

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Last post by AdrianC
17 Apr 2014, 20:24
ignition aplification unit

Last post by baldiebird « 17 Apr 2014, 16:20
Replies: 3
by baldiebird » 17 Apr 2014, 15:30

Just got to campsite in Sussex and engine burgled and cut out.
Fortunately got here. AA called but suspects ignition amplifier.
VW Heritage say...

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Last post by baldiebird
17 Apr 2014, 16:20
where is 2nd oil pressure switch early dg 1.9 1984

Last post by bobswais « 16 Apr 2014, 20:52
Replies: 5
by bobswais » 15 Apr 2014, 12:51

Hi,

the presure switch i found between the push rods switch is blue... and wire cam up into engine bay... i connected this to the only spare...

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Last post by bobswais
16 Apr 2014, 20:52
Earth for Sterling

Last post by PetenAli « 16 Apr 2014, 20:31
Replies: 7
by PetenAli » 12 Apr 2014, 11:07

Just sorting out wiring for new 50amp Sterling B2B charger. Am I right in thinking that all the earthing has to go through the cranking battery...

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Last post by PetenAli
16 Apr 2014, 20:31
What's this for

Last post by sturtywurty « 16 Apr 2014, 17:18
Replies: 9
by bikermike87 » 15 Apr 2014, 21:01

Cleaning up my battery terminals and found a wire running to this, what's it for?! I've got a syncro caravelle GL spec 89

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Last post by sturtywurty
16 Apr 2014, 17:18
What battery

Last post by CovKid « 16 Apr 2014, 08:11
Replies: 3
by biker1981 » 15 Apr 2014, 15:26

In think the van is in new of a new battery as I you leave it a couple of days it turns over bit doesn't start. I'm not sure what battery the my 2.0...

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Last post by CovKid
16 Apr 2014, 08:11
loud pinging under acceleration intermittantly

Last post by CovKid « 15 Apr 2014, 22:14
Replies: 7
by 123-jn » 13 Apr 2014, 12:10

I have been having a rattle as I accelerate for a while now but only now and then usually after I have braked and gone back on the loud pedal. If I...

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Last post by CovKid
15 Apr 2014, 22:14
heater motor

Last post by CovKid « 15 Apr 2014, 14:46
Replies: 2
by pieman1 » 15 Apr 2014, 13:39

Hi
Can you get @ the heater motor without removing the dash, I need to get @ the bearings to oil the nosey
Little darlings they are doing my head...

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Last post by CovKid
15 Apr 2014, 14:46
electric mirrors

Last post by OLD ONE « 15 Apr 2014, 08:43
Replies: 8
by OLD ONE » 12 Apr 2014, 16:07

Sorry folks, help needed again. Just taken the van for a quick spin after it standing a few weeks (doing a few jobs) and found there is a bit of a...

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Last post by OLD ONE
15 Apr 2014, 08:43
Leisure to vehicle battery cable route

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 14 Apr 2014, 23:21
Replies: 13
by baj25 » 11 Apr 2014, 11:00

I’ll soon be fitting a leisure battery under passenger seat. Vehicle is RHD petrol, so vehicle battery is under driver’s seat. I’ve been looking for...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
14 Apr 2014, 23:21
Fuel gauge and temp gauge needles

Last post by Woodyyellow « 14 Apr 2014, 18:16
Replies: 5
by Drucifer » 11 Apr 2014, 22:33

Well have taken my clocks apart to get the speedo/odometer working and that's now working so decided to take the other side apart as the fuel gauge...

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Last post by Woodyyellow
14 Apr 2014, 18:16
Wiring up my Blue car LED flux ribbon strip neon lights.....

Last post by billybigspud « 14 Apr 2014, 14:59
Replies: 1
by wilber71 » 13 Apr 2014, 10:59

Hi, I have purchased these LED strip lights, and just wondered the best way to power them, and where from ?

Would it be best to wire them into the...

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Last post by billybigspud
14 Apr 2014, 14:59
Brighter Tail Lights

Last post by slowcoach « 13 Apr 2014, 14:18
Replies: 39
by slowcoach » 30 Jan 2014, 17:21
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Ive been pretty embarrassed watching my girlfriend drive the van away from home at night and seeing how pathetic the rear tail lights are, especially...
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Last post by slowcoach
13 Apr 2014, 14:18
40 amp strip link fuse

Last post by California Dreamin « 12 Apr 2014, 16:38
Replies: 5
by dave lfc » 12 Apr 2014, 11:36

hi i have just noticed my 40 amp strip link fuse has blown for my relay system.where could i get some of these today,cheers dave :ok

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Last post by California Dreamin
12 Apr 2014, 16:38
High beam warning light

Last post by OLD ONE « 12 Apr 2014, 12:48
Replies: 8
by OLD ONE » 11 Apr 2014, 18:35

All ideas welcome. High beam light not working..Removed and checked bulb and it is working. Checked all fuses, all OK...What is the blinking...

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Last post by OLD ONE
12 Apr 2014, 12:48
Instrument panel high beam bulb removal

Last post by ghost123uk « 12 Apr 2014, 11:48
Replies: 19
by danmetallic » 26 Mar 2014, 13:54
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I've got this far but can't work how to get the bulb out (the one by my thumb that look silver for some bizarre reason). Have a replacement ready to...
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Last post by ghost123uk
12 Apr 2014, 11:48
ceramic fuse upgrade

Last post by Ralf85 « 11 Apr 2014, 20:50
Replies: 13
by CovKid » 09 Apr 2014, 18:43

I'm planning to replace the existing ceramic fuse (above) set up in mine for the blade type, primarily because everyone seems to charge a fortune for...

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Last post by Ralf85
11 Apr 2014, 20:50
Devon camper electrics. What's the deal?

Last post by billybigspud « 11 Apr 2014, 17:23
Replies: 2
by Flyingchunk » 11 Apr 2014, 12:14

Hey all

I've spent a fair but of time working on out Devon T25. It's a 1980 pop top.

Now I've out in some more wiring for lighting. Easy.

I'm...

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Last post by billybigspud
11 Apr 2014, 17:23
Fridge and leisure battery from same split charge

Last post by California Dreamin « 09 Apr 2014, 21:51
Replies: 3
by jimrat » 08 Apr 2014, 20:15

Hi

I'm in the process of wiring up my van electrics, and I have a question about the 12V supply for my 3 way fridge (Dometic RM123).

The fridge...

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Last post by California Dreamin
09 Apr 2014, 21:51
Ignition Leads

Last post by monkeyboysee « 09 Apr 2014, 18:47
Replies: 2
by monkeyboysee » 08 Apr 2014, 20:51

cab anyone tell me if leads for a 1600cc Beetle & T2 will be good for a 1600cc Aircooled CT T25 or are they a different beast?

cheers

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Last post by monkeyboysee
09 Apr 2014, 18:47
What type of switch for isolator - ie rating

Last post by CovKid « 09 Apr 2014, 18:39
Replies: 28
by paulandchez » 23 Feb 2014, 18:03
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I want to add more security to my van so I'm looking at a switch on the neg coil wire. I've got an idea but wondered if a 15 amp switch would be ok...
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Last post by CovKid
09 Apr 2014, 18:39
Strange wiper issue

Last post by bigherb « 08 Apr 2014, 20:52
Replies: 3
by percyp72 » 08 Apr 2014, 16:00

Afternoon guys, i have just changed the wiper motor and drivers side spindle on the van, all went back together well and wipers aligned correctly -...

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Last post by bigherb
08 Apr 2014, 20:52
propex power switch?

Last post by ghost123uk « 08 Apr 2014, 07:13
Replies: 17
by itchyfeet » 05 Apr 2014, 12:16
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Is one needed?
fan spins up when you connect power
measures no current draw when off (Thermostat switch middle position) with my multimeter so is...
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Last post by ghost123uk
08 Apr 2014, 07:13
Running problems electrical/ mechanical

Last post by jedijeff « 07 Apr 2014, 19:15
Replies: 2
by jedijeff » 05 Apr 2014, 22:57

Hi,

Can you give me some advice/help. I bought my van last August and had it fully serviced and checked over. Everything went well for about 3...

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Last post by jedijeff
07 Apr 2014, 19:15
remote control fan heater

Last post by Jeff J « 07 Apr 2014, 06:26
Replies: 15
by Jeff J » 03 Apr 2014, 06:37
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File0002.jpg Because my Autosleeper has no heated rear screen I have fitted a 12v fan heater to de-mist it. However I cannot get a wire from the dash...
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Last post by Jeff J
07 Apr 2014, 06:26
rm184 fridge problem on mains

Last post by Shaundon « 06 Apr 2014, 19:28
Replies: 7
by Shaundon » 11 Mar 2014, 19:50

reposted this from camping as thought it would be more at home here .....

Electrolux RM 184 3 way fridge

just checked my wiring as 220v wasnt...

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Last post by Shaundon
06 Apr 2014, 19:28
B1l petrol eberspacher not firing

Last post by miggs « 06 Apr 2014, 17:31
Replies: 3
by miggs » 06 Apr 2014, 11:37

Right I tried to turn my ebby on blower comes on then I hear the pump clicking goes like that for about 30 seconds then nothing just goes off

Any...

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Last post by miggs
06 Apr 2014, 17:31
Thank you Hacksawbob

Last post by Ian and Lins « 06 Apr 2014, 16:15

by Ian and Lins » 06 Apr 2014, 16:15

MOT time and not been running the van for a few months. Wipers and washers not working and horn a bit feeble. Twas the earth crowns, so thank you...

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Last post by Ian and Lins
06 Apr 2014, 16:15
Projectors and power inverters

Last post by GoldSyncro « 06 Apr 2014, 12:04
Replies: 7
by Ads1987 » 31 Mar 2014, 19:03

So bit of a random question guys!

I'm hoping to use a small projector in my camper, ever since sitting in one that had one installed I've wanted to...

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Last post by GoldSyncro
06 Apr 2014, 12:04
horn constantly on

Last post by sternal « 06 Apr 2014, 09:53
Replies: 1
by marcrio » 06 Apr 2014, 08:55

hi all recently changed the bushes in the steering column as had a lot of play & horn was shorting out & staying on put everything back together &...

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Last post by sternal
06 Apr 2014, 09:53
Vauxhall GTE Digital Dash - underway with techno wizardry!

Last post by Robsey « 05 Apr 2014, 19:45
Replies: 29
by poshbuggers » 30 Jul 2011, 20:53
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Those of you who own Mk2 Golfs may know of the system that was available as optional equipment known as 'Digifiz'. This was a digital dashboard...
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Last post by Robsey
05 Apr 2014, 19:45
Headlight puzzle ! !

Last post by nevill3 « 05 Apr 2014, 18:57
Replies: 4
by darbydingbat » 04 Apr 2014, 20:44

I have got round head lights with an H4 bulb but with a round base on the bulb. Can you get a round headlight with the h4 bulb with the 3 prong base?...

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Last post by nevill3
05 Apr 2014, 18:57
Invertor & Split charge

Last post by Jim San « 05 Apr 2014, 11:03
Replies: 6
by Jim San » 04 Apr 2014, 21:56

First up - i am electrically un-savy.

I'm fitting out the new van as a proper camper with lesisure battery etc etc. Never been down this route...

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Last post by Jim San
05 Apr 2014, 11:03
Need a PCB - keep overheating

Last post by pirate-pete « 02 Apr 2014, 21:36
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by nigelpengelly » 02 Apr 2014, 21:14

I've got a diesel T25 and the temperature gauge doesn't work.

My van overheats as the fan doesn't kick in and I've had to bypass the sender unit so...

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Last post by pirate-pete
02 Apr 2014, 21:36
Lights on passenger side problems

Last post by killerme « 02 Apr 2014, 16:59
Replies: 5
by killerme » 11 Aug 2013, 06:53

Rear side light and rear indicator light and the front side light (all on passenger side) aren't working. There is no power getting to them. I have...

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Last post by killerme
02 Apr 2014, 16:59
Annoying battery drain

Last post by Ralf85 « 02 Apr 2014, 16:39
Replies: 3
by tone » 02 Apr 2014, 16:21

T25 2.1 1989. I'm still trying to find the cause of a battery drain - my van is used once or twice a week - usually it starts first time but if left...

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Last post by Ralf85
02 Apr 2014, 16:39
Earthing for new lights

Last post by Richardwhite « 02 Apr 2014, 16:27
Replies: 11
by Richardwhite » 29 Mar 2014, 23:37

Hi there folks,

I've got a quick, and probably very simple query about how to earth new electrical items...

I wired in a new fuse box for the...

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Last post by Richardwhite
02 Apr 2014, 16:27
twin headlamps

Last post by jeffdub « 02 Apr 2014, 07:49
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by jeffdub » 01 Apr 2014, 15:28

I've just got a twin headlamp kit from just kampers, I understand you have to piggyback the wiring from the high beam to the inner lights, could...

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02 Apr 2014, 07:49

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