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12v lighting not working

Last post by jamesc76 « 21 Apr 2011, 09:55
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by Sugar Spun Sisters » 20 Apr 2011, 20:21

I recently had a problem with the alternator overcharging the batteries (leisure and main).
I bought a new voltage regulator which solved the...

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Last post by jamesc76
21 Apr 2011, 09:55
Headlights and blinkers come on together.

Last post by m1ck « 21 Apr 2011, 08:31

by m1ck » 21 Apr 2011, 08:31

I just bought an '85 transporter and everything was fine driving it home.

Next day, I found that if I have my headlights on, the right indicator...

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Last post by m1ck
21 Apr 2011, 08:31
open glove box, no winkers. close box they work

Last post by Hbee « 20 Apr 2011, 15:33
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by Hbee » 17 Apr 2011, 12:32

T25 early version of fuse box.

At first the indicators would not work. The Haynes manual said try emergency switch - nothing so i got a new relay...

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Last post by Hbee
20 Apr 2011, 15:33
Steuergerat?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 19 Apr 2011, 20:35
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by Thaistupot » 19 Apr 2011, 11:44

My imported westy has this device under the back seat labelled 'steuergerat', does anyone one know what it does?

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
19 Apr 2011, 20:35
thinking of getting a solar panel

Last post by gypo « 19 Apr 2011, 20:03
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by gypo » 18 Apr 2011, 20:03

Anyone got any advise please on min sizes etc? Im thinking of something that will charge the leisure battery when wild camping.
cheers
G

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Last post by gypo
19 Apr 2011, 20:03
Couple of newbie questions - see how many you can answer !

Last post by eatcustard « 19 Apr 2011, 16:48
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by BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN » 17 Apr 2011, 00:06

Hi all -1 . right first up is head lights - I would like to change over to mk 1 golf crystal clear units - now i have heard that a bit of welding...

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Last post by eatcustard
19 Apr 2011, 16:48
CD Player Wiring - Confused! Help needed

Last post by Ian Hulley « 19 Apr 2011, 15:02
Replies: 6
by aceldama » 18 Apr 2011, 14:09

Hi, completely new to the T25 scene having purchased my 1987 converted panel van last weekend.

The van didn't come with a cd player, so went out...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
19 Apr 2011, 15:02
Fan motor rewire

Last post by Mocki « 19 Apr 2011, 14:46
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by sawfy » 18 Apr 2011, 13:50

Just a quicky, the radiator fan has never worked properly - so after much expense in trying to get it fixed, i've decided to just wire it up yo a...

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Last post by Mocki
19 Apr 2011, 14:46
Temp gauge rises when headlights are on

Last post by tencentlife « 18 Apr 2011, 22:04
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by Cruz » 05 Apr 2011, 22:08

Noticed this happening recently. The needle goes up by about 3-5mm when the headlights are on.

other than that the dashpod works fine. Any...

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Last post by tencentlife
18 Apr 2011, 22:04
Disaster narrowly averted...FIRE!

Last post by Thaistupot « 18 Apr 2011, 19:15
Replies: 2
by Thaistupot » 18 Apr 2011, 18:52

Hi guys,

We took our new (to us) van for it's first overnighter the other day, to hook it up and see what worked and what didn't etc.. I turned on...

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Last post by Thaistupot
18 Apr 2011, 19:15
Rev counter wiring

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Apr 2011, 19:04
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by pionte » 17 Apr 2011, 20:50

I am just about to fit an aftermarket rev counter to my 1.9 DG , It is only 3 wires, positive, negative and negative to the coil neg, My question is...

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Last post by kevtherev
18 Apr 2011, 19:04
T25 DG Engine carburettor

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Apr 2011, 17:30
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by davorar » 06 Apr 2011, 21:29

:run
Help needed for VW t25 1900cc DG water-cooled .
Wiring diagram in engine bay
(In plain English) :run

Recently fitted a rebuilt engine,
Runs...

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Last post by kevtherev
18 Apr 2011, 17:30
location of Gromet that feeds ECU under rear seats

Last post by sonic23 « 18 Apr 2011, 13:36

by sonic23 » 18 Apr 2011, 13:36

Hi there,
Can someone please send me a couple of picture that shows where the gromet that feeds the ECU under the rear seat comes through the body. A...

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Last post by sonic23
18 Apr 2011, 13:36
12v Cigarette lighter socket/iphone

Last post by BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN « 18 Apr 2011, 09:52
Replies: 1
by centro » 14 Apr 2011, 14:52

I have a Belkin Tunebase FM onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; for my iphone, which slots into the ciggarette lighter. Since these 2 items...

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Last post by BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN
18 Apr 2011, 09:52
Best Power Inverter

Last post by jamesc76 « 17 Apr 2011, 16:41
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by DUMBODOGGY » 13 Apr 2011, 17:41

Hi Guys, I hope somebody may be able to give me a little bit of guidance?? :?

My van currently doesnt have any for of power or hook up etc. I have...

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Last post by jamesc76
17 Apr 2011, 16:41
Sticking speedo

Last post by Zebedee « 17 Apr 2011, 10:59

by Zebedee » 17 Apr 2011, 10:59

I disassembled the speedo in my caravelle to fix the odometer and now the needle sticks as it goes up the speedo and it requires a slight tap with...

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Last post by Zebedee
17 Apr 2011, 10:59
Breaking down on Mother's Day and advice re replacement dash

Last post by Plasticman « 17 Apr 2011, 07:22
Replies: 15
by dominicgg » 05 Apr 2011, 14:40
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Fully laden with barbecue bits for Mother’s day, we all set off for a barbecue on the beach on Sunday.

I put some fuel in and when I left the...
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Last post by Plasticman
17 Apr 2011, 07:22
ecu for 2.1 injection auto transmission

Last post by badbod777 « 16 Apr 2011, 18:15

by badbod777 » 16 Apr 2011, 18:15

i need to find out if the ecu thats in my bus is for an auto transmission, it seems to be a replacement one, the code on it is 0280 000 501 and the...

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Last post by badbod777
16 Apr 2011, 18:15
wipers and washer pump not working

Last post by woodola « 15 Apr 2011, 20:05
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by woodola » 14 Apr 2011, 19:17

i have a brown wire that comes in the loom from the steering column and a brown wire from the wiper motor which join together but can not figure out...

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Last post by woodola
15 Apr 2011, 20:05
What is this connection?

Last post by bmouthboyo « 15 Apr 2011, 16:29
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by bmouthboyo » 14 Apr 2011, 18:45

Anybody have any idea where / what this connects to?

Thanks

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Last post by bmouthboyo
15 Apr 2011, 16:29
rear fog light on a westfalia

Last post by California Dreamin « 15 Apr 2011, 12:00
Replies: 6
by krynac » 16 Aug 2010, 20:22

hi I have a rear fog light fitted on my 86 westy to UK requirement which used to work. I have had the dashboard out to do another job and had to...

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Last post by California Dreamin
15 Apr 2011, 12:00
wiper problem...ALMOST fixed

Last post by davidharvey « 15 Apr 2011, 08:29
Replies: 25
by davidharvey » 08 Apr 2011, 15:11
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Have searched the forum and found similar problems but nothing the same, so here goes...

When we bought the van the wipers were a bit dodgy in that...
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Last post by davidharvey
15 Apr 2011, 08:29
Which speakers???

Last post by Cruz « 14 Apr 2011, 17:01
Replies: 9
by Cruz » 14 Apr 2011, 09:34

After fitting a new bed I'm after putting some new speakers in. Front door mounted one's are poor too so they are going. Not after spending a lot,...

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Last post by Cruz
14 Apr 2011, 17:01
Flashing Temperature Light

Last post by AngeloEvs « 13 Apr 2011, 23:15
Replies: 13
by whoopsadaisy » 07 Apr 2011, 20:36

Hi all... first of all, sorry if this is on the wrong thread... I've got absolutely no idea if my problem is mechanical, electrical or supernatural!...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
13 Apr 2011, 23:15
How to fix the 'gear spinning on the shaft' odometer problem

Last post by Zebedee « 13 Apr 2011, 17:45

by Zebedee » 13 Apr 2011, 17:45

Since i bought my caravelle i've been plagued with the odometer acting up. Sometimes it worked fine, other times not at all or it would read 1/2 the...

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Last post by Zebedee
13 Apr 2011, 17:45
Rev Counter

Last post by ninja.turtle007 « 13 Apr 2011, 17:40
Replies: 6
by ninja.turtle007 » 12 Apr 2011, 17:52

I have just acquired a rev counter. I believe these are plug and play as the wire in number 9 carries the signal from the alternator. However is...

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Last post by ninja.turtle007
13 Apr 2011, 17:40
3 Way Fridge lighting sibir RC1100EGP

Last post by Aidan « 13 Apr 2011, 17:31
Replies: 2
by pockers » 11 Apr 2011, 22:47

Can any one help

i've got a sibir rc1100 egp 3 way cooler box fridge. It works fine on 240v, ive just connected it up to gas & cant get it to...

2 Replies

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Last post by Aidan
13 Apr 2011, 17:31
American Headlights

Last post by R0B « 13 Apr 2011, 15:18
Replies: 15
by R0B » 04 Mar 2011, 20:41
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Does anyone know if these can be used in this country without beam benders.I have been told they can.Which is odd as the yanks drive on the right :?
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Last post by R0B
13 Apr 2011, 15:18
getting at the heater fan

Last post by nicktennear « 13 Apr 2011, 09:11
Replies: 14
by DancingBear » 11 Apr 2011, 11:48

I've got a dead fan, and have stripped the dash down to try and get at it. But how do I actually get at the fan? I don't want to poke at things, do...

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Last post by nicktennear
13 Apr 2011, 09:11
Leisure Battery / Split Charge Relay Query

Last post by njamo2000 « 12 Apr 2011, 21:10
Replies: 2
by njamo2000 » 12 Apr 2011, 20:13

Hi All!
This is my very first post so please be bear with me! After searching wiki I can't find the specific answer I was looking for and being an...

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Last post by njamo2000
12 Apr 2011, 21:10
number plate lights both out

Last post by rongtown « 12 Apr 2011, 20:51
Replies: 4
by rongtown » 30 Mar 2011, 21:18

Hi :pimp

mot coming up next week and noticed number plate lights both out. Changed both the bulbs but no joy. Are they connected to one of the rear...

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Last post by rongtown
12 Apr 2011, 20:51
battery light flickers faintly @ idle?

Last post by Aidan « 12 Apr 2011, 17:43
Replies: 3
by kingdalg » 11 Apr 2011, 21:33

hi, my battery warning light flickers very faintly at idle? when i pick up the revs or turn something on like heater fan it goes out? tested charging...

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Last post by Aidan
12 Apr 2011, 17:43
Battery charge up and down when driving

Last post by tonytech « 12 Apr 2011, 16:21
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by veedubtub » 12 Apr 2011, 11:48

Hi,

I've got a 1981 2L Aircooled. When I start the engine and drive the voltage meter reads 13V and everything is fine. Then after about 1/2 and...

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Last post by tonytech
12 Apr 2011, 16:21
speedo clicking now not working

Last post by billy739 « 12 Apr 2011, 12:32
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by nickster72 » 20 Mar 2011, 16:53

Hello everyone,

Well I was happily driving along the other day, open roads nice sunshine and then suddenly I start hearing this clicking coming from...

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Last post by billy739
12 Apr 2011, 12:32
ignition light on continually

Last post by DancingBear « 12 Apr 2011, 12:23
Replies: 7
by DancingBear » 15 Mar 2011, 16:22

Have just bought a t25, and am working my way thru a few minor problems, before I risk driving any distance in it.

One is that the ignition light...

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Last post by DancingBear
12 Apr 2011, 12:23
brakes lights

Last post by fluffy « 11 Apr 2011, 19:58
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by fluffy » 11 Apr 2011, 10:17

help please i have t25 syncro with no brake lights checked fuse and bulbs seems to be ok would be grateful for any suggestion thankyou

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Last post by fluffy
11 Apr 2011, 19:58
fridge on 12v

Last post by scottbott « 11 Apr 2011, 19:53
Replies: 2
by scottbott » 11 Apr 2011, 18:47

not working when driving along,works on gas,have looked at the autosleeper handbook and one of the causes may be ''relay at rear of panel not work...

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Last post by scottbott
11 Apr 2011, 19:53
A little help please!!

Last post by kevtherev « 11 Apr 2011, 16:43
Replies: 6
by pinky » 06 Apr 2011, 11:52

Hi all, sorry about the probably idiotic question but Im struggling to get my fridge to work.

Basically this is what I have to deal with, sorry it's...

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Last post by kevtherev
11 Apr 2011, 16:43
Help re wiring lights to 12 volt fuse fuse box

Last post by davidharvey « 11 Apr 2011, 13:08
Replies: 1
by djhammy » 11 Apr 2011, 12:39

HI folks bit of advice if you an please for a novice.

Apart from wiring my 3 strip lamps (2x 8 watt and 1 x 8 watt) direct to the new leisure...

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Last post by davidharvey
11 Apr 2011, 13:08
Temperature guage

Last post by Ralf85 « 11 Apr 2011, 11:24

by Ralf85 » 11 Apr 2011, 11:24

My temperature guage worked for 30 minutes yesterday for the first time since autumn last year. Excellent. May get it working for an hour next time....

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Last post by Ralf85
11 Apr 2011, 11:24
Fitted new cigarette lighter and now van won't start!

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Apr 2011, 14:08
Replies: 7
by millycat » 17 Mar 2011, 00:52

All other electrics seem to be working but the temp light is constantly flashing and when I turn the key nothing happens. The battery light also...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Apr 2011, 14:08
Trickle charging battery from solar panel - what relay?

Last post by Red Westie « 10 Apr 2011, 08:42
Replies: 8
by deejay47 » 06 Apr 2011, 18:49

I have a small solar panel which I would like to use to trickle charge my leisure battery. What relay should I fit to stop it flattening the...

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Last post by Red Westie
10 Apr 2011, 08:42
heater controls

Last post by Mocki « 10 Apr 2011, 06:41
Replies: 7
by DancingBear » 02 Apr 2011, 16:58

It's not quite 'electrical' or 'instrumentation' I know, but it seems a better fit here than elsewhere....

Because I've got as much physical...

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Last post by Mocki
10 Apr 2011, 06:41
coolant light

Last post by Tony Tone « 09 Apr 2011, 11:43
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by Tony Tone » 08 Apr 2011, 22:24

my coolant light on the dash is flashing at me constantly from when i turn the ignition is on. I have coolant in the system so what does it mean ?

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Last post by Tony Tone
09 Apr 2011, 11:43
Flexible Solar Panels

Last post by jamesc76 « 07 Apr 2011, 15:22
Replies: 9
by Miketaboo » 06 Apr 2011, 13:39

Hi,
I'm looking at getting solar panels when i get my leisure battery, i want to be able to run my fridge off it plus led lighting, laptop and any...

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Last post by jamesc76
07 Apr 2011, 15:22
T3 charging light never worked..never charged!

Last post by T25DREAMER « 07 Apr 2011, 08:51
Replies: 3
by T25DREAMER » 06 Apr 2011, 14:21

Not while ive had it anyway!
ive got the charge warning led out as it doesnt charge and the charge light wasnt working
is there any way of checking...

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Last post by T25DREAMER
07 Apr 2011, 08:51
12v & 240v for Coffee Trailer, advice needed.

Last post by jamesc76 « 06 Apr 2011, 16:55
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by Wilber » 05 Apr 2011, 13:43

Hi all,

After a bit of technical knowledge when it comes to 240 and 12v electrics for a vehicle. I am starting a mobile coffee business from a...

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Last post by jamesc76
06 Apr 2011, 16:55
Propex HS1800 - fault

Last post by Aidan « 06 Apr 2011, 06:00
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by nesty » 04 Apr 2011, 16:24

I have a Propex HS1800. I put it on it whirs for 30 seconds then shuts off. The gas valve don't kick in.

Blinks 5 times.

Instructions say either...

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Last post by Aidan
06 Apr 2011, 06:00
mot fail !

Last post by stephen t25 « 05 Apr 2011, 20:08
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by stephen t25 » 01 Apr 2011, 15:50

Hi all, my whitestar has just failed its mot, silly little things that i sorted this afternoon apart from one thing the headlights. The description...

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Last post by stephen t25
05 Apr 2011, 20:08
240v Autohomes Kamper

Last post by brander « 05 Apr 2011, 20:05
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by brander » 15 Jan 2011, 12:23

I don't know if anyone can help but I'm trying to get the 240v circuits alive in my Autohomes Kamper. We bought her a few months ago and this is the...

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05 Apr 2011, 20:05

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