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alternator wire

Last post by axeman « 10 Feb 2011, 20:21
Replies: 3
by axeman » 10 Feb 2011, 11:46

in the process of making a loom for the new engine install, i have a bosch 55amp alternator, now logic tells me that i need 55amp or more rated...

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Last post by axeman
10 Feb 2011, 20:21
Dead starter solenoid

Last post by colinthefox « 10 Feb 2011, 18:45
Replies: 3
by mike the van » 07 Feb 2011, 20:30

Hi
I have a dead starter with the problem traced back to a dead solenoid, the main current contact from the solenoid to the field coils has corroded...

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Last post by colinthefox
10 Feb 2011, 18:45
Replacing T25 Ignition Switch

Last post by Plasticman « 10 Feb 2011, 18:20
Replies: 4
by streetsy » 10 Feb 2011, 13:44

Hi,

I have purchased a new ignition switch, as the current one doesnt work and am currently having to hot wire the beast. Does anyone know step by...

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Last post by Plasticman
10 Feb 2011, 18:20
bang and smoke!

Last post by thebilby « 09 Feb 2011, 21:01
Replies: 2
by thebilby » 08 Feb 2011, 21:44

Hi,
looking for some help. driving along quite nicely in my '82 camper when there was a bang and then some acrid smoke.
pulled over, no flames, fuse...

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Last post by thebilby
09 Feb 2011, 21:01
turn indicator flash?

Last post by ewenmaclean « 09 Feb 2011, 15:16
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by kiwirob » 09 Feb 2011, 14:20

Hi All
I have a problem with my turn indicator flashing leds on the dash.
Indicators work ok ( and stalk returns after turning)and the audible...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
09 Feb 2011, 15:16
Gunsens Powerstrobe

Last post by meggles « 08 Feb 2011, 22:42
Replies: 2
by meggles » 08 Feb 2011, 20:10

My mate has a Gunsons Powerstrobe. It has a mains plug and the spiral connection for the plugs. I was going to advertise it on here for him but want...

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Last post by meggles
08 Feb 2011, 22:42
coil voltage

Last post by bigherb « 07 Feb 2011, 20:20
Replies: 1
by axeman » 07 Feb 2011, 19:47

may sceam like an odd question, 2.1mv code engine, is the voltage a constant 12v to the coil, only asking as sometimes the on some cars and vans...

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Last post by bigherb
07 Feb 2011, 20:20
foot operated water pump on autohomes kamper

Last post by bigherb « 07 Feb 2011, 13:31
Replies: 3
by oak tripp » 06 Feb 2011, 22:12

hi.new member.just amazed at members knowledge.
my van's water pump has just started blowing the fuse on the zig panel.any ideas?

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Last post by bigherb
07 Feb 2011, 13:31
Battery

Last post by LillyBug « 07 Feb 2011, 07:10
Replies: 9
by LillyBug » 06 Feb 2011, 07:21

Hi all
Have just bought a 1983 model and love her already
Apparently previous owners have added alot of accessories which are connected direct to...

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Last post by LillyBug
07 Feb 2011, 07:10
Battery questions

Last post by Red Westie « 07 Feb 2011, 00:04
Replies: 1
by ChrisG » 06 Feb 2011, 20:40

Hi,
Searched many links, still confused.

Use to drive the van on a daily basis including winter so never had to worryabout the batteries.
However,...

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Last post by Red Westie
07 Feb 2011, 00:04
Starting problem

Last post by fairwynds « 06 Feb 2011, 13:02
Replies: 9
by mark1967 » 28 Jan 2011, 20:00

Back end of last year the starter on the van finally gave in so I replaced it with a new one from GSF,round about the same time I changed the battery...

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Last post by fairwynds
06 Feb 2011, 13:02
hazzard lights

Last post by ade700 « 06 Feb 2011, 09:16
Replies: 4
by ade700 » 05 Feb 2011, 19:41

ive just come to use my hazzard lights but they only flash on the nearside , the indicators work fine on there own whats best to check first relay or...

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Last post by ade700
06 Feb 2011, 09:16
Interior lighting upgrade

Last post by aarons56 « 05 Feb 2011, 12:00
Replies: 7
by aarons56 » 31 Jan 2011, 20:38

Hello there

I have an Autosleeper Trident 1990 with all the original interior lighting. I camped out this last weekend and though the lights were...

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Last post by aarons56
05 Feb 2011, 12:00
12v 3 way adapter

Last post by weldore « 05 Feb 2011, 11:48
Replies: 1
by aarons56 » 31 Jan 2011, 20:34

I have seen a 3 way 12v adapter on the web which can be cut into the dashboard and has a VW Transporter type logo on it. I cannot remember where I...

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Last post by weldore
05 Feb 2011, 11:48
Windscreen Washer FIXED

Last post by weldore « 05 Feb 2011, 11:16

by weldore » 05 Feb 2011, 11:16

The other day i noticed the washer motor was sounding a bit ill and i had a burning smell when pulling the lever and eventually it failed.so i took...

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Last post by weldore
05 Feb 2011, 11:16
DEAD VAN

Last post by eatcustard « 04 Feb 2011, 18:53
Replies: 5
by ANDKAT » 04 Feb 2011, 14:53

Hi Guys

Had my van running this morning as normal, was running wuite nicely for about 5mins and then just cut out. Now won't start. When I put a...

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Last post by eatcustard
04 Feb 2011, 18:53
Fog lights for MOT

Last post by john1 « 04 Feb 2011, 18:43
Replies: 12
by john1 » 01 Feb 2011, 19:49

Hi Folks

I have a rear fog light fitted and working.

I would like to fit some on the front.

Would this require a seprate switch for MOT?

Thanks...

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Last post by john1
04 Feb 2011, 18:43
Heater matrix

Last post by darkangel1975 « 02 Feb 2011, 20:23
Replies: 3
by darkangel1975 » 01 Feb 2011, 20:20

Hi all, installed a new heater unit the other day, complete motor, matrix and heater cables. The unit i brought was slightly different to the one i...

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Last post by darkangel1975
02 Feb 2011, 20:23
got my headlights back

Last post by ewenmaclean « 01 Feb 2011, 21:48
Replies: 9
by scottbott » 31 Jan 2011, 22:56

finally got them working,replaced the ignition switch,wash/wipe arm,and the light switch all had burn marks on them cannot find what the problem was...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
01 Feb 2011, 21:48
Recommendations for somebody to make a simple loom

Last post by syncrodoug « 01 Feb 2011, 20:04
Replies: 8
by HarryMann » 15 Jan 2011, 19:05

This is a diesel powered sepcial buggy style vehicle (1.9 TD)

.. vehicle is roughly in the Bedford/Cambridge area.

Will need starter, 12V for fuel...

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Last post by syncrodoug
01 Feb 2011, 20:04
Any 1 know of a Co that makes up cables/wiring loom? please.

Last post by syncrodoug « 01 Feb 2011, 19:11
Replies: 4
by Novice in need » 27 Jan 2011, 22:08

Hi all im still trying to sort a stalling problem and believe it to be wireing faults, the cable with 3 wires coming from the computer circuit in...

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Last post by syncrodoug
01 Feb 2011, 19:11
no leisure battery

Last post by dansimpson « 31 Jan 2011, 22:36
Replies: 4
by macalfie » 31 Jan 2011, 20:34

Hi all got a 3 way fridge and sink in the van that run on 12volt but theres no leisure battery in the system is it hard to add a second battery...

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Last post by dansimpson
31 Jan 2011, 22:36
fitting starter bush

Last post by skeeb « 31 Jan 2011, 22:17
Replies: 4
by nrxx » 26 Jan 2011, 22:55

Hi

Just removed terminal starter and picking up an exchange unit on Friday. I've read the Wiki and got the oilite bush but am wondering how...

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Last post by skeeb
31 Jan 2011, 22:17
testing fuel sender

Last post by Doctor Foster « 31 Jan 2011, 18:40
Replies: 2
by Doctor Foster » 31 Jan 2011, 18:30

My fuel gauge is playing silly buggers when I have quarter of a tank left, the needle moves about from empty and back again quite regularly. Is that...

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Last post by Doctor Foster
31 Jan 2011, 18:40
Washer jet pump

Last post by Plasticman « 30 Jan 2011, 23:24
Replies: 3
by cubensis » 28 Jan 2011, 17:57

Mine just died, checked the connection on the stalk, thats fine, getting around 11V supply. So i just took the pump off and when testing the two...

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Last post by Plasticman
30 Jan 2011, 23:24
89 1.6td starting battery/starting probs??

Last post by Big Boris « 30 Jan 2011, 15:22
Replies: 19
by Big Boris » 01 Jan 2011, 16:09
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ok here goes,
going back about a month ago we started having starting isues with our 1.6td 89 california .Sometimes it would start then other times...
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Last post by Big Boris
30 Jan 2011, 15:22
What are these crimps and where can i buy them please?

Last post by ringo « 30 Jan 2011, 13:25
Replies: 17
by ringo » 28 Jan 2011, 10:07
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2
Hi Guys,

All the proffessional stuff i see with crimps on them have the type of crimp that has no insulation like this:

All the ones i use have...
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Last post by ringo
30 Jan 2011, 13:25
Temp Light

Last post by Gandalf « 30 Jan 2011, 12:38
Replies: 11
by Gandalf » 28 Jan 2011, 12:01

The temp light on the van (89 Westy - 1.6 JX) is playing up. I start her up and off the light goes. After about 30 secs (or less) the light starts...

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Last post by Gandalf
30 Jan 2011, 12:38
Advice please -Only one headlight working

Last post by morzov « 29 Jan 2011, 22:11
Replies: 3
by morzov » 29 Jan 2011, 13:04

Driver's side headlight has stopped working although the sidelight still works. Both headlight and sidelight work on passenger side. Have changed...

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Last post by morzov
29 Jan 2011, 22:11
How do I test the resistance of a wire?

Last post by lhd « 28 Jan 2011, 23:56
Replies: 4
by lhd » 27 Jan 2011, 00:10

Sadly I have the lost the instuctions to my multi meter.
I have fitted my 2wd westy battery charger (BBB) producing 14 Volts at the leisure battery,...

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Last post by lhd
28 Jan 2011, 23:56
Confused by hard wiring and 12volt charging.

Last post by Cazz « 28 Jan 2011, 15:45
Replies: 2
by Cazz » 27 Jan 2011, 22:07

I hope this is in the correct section, sorry if it isn't.
Is there, or what is the differences between hard wiring and using a 12volt socket, please?...

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Last post by Cazz
28 Jan 2011, 15:45
Heater Motor

Last post by Cazz « 26 Jan 2011, 22:55
Replies: 5
by mf11 » 23 Jan 2011, 20:20

Hi guys, looking for a heater motor for my C reg T25, mine is a goner. Any ideas as to where I might get one at a reasonable price?

Any help...

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Last post by Cazz
26 Jan 2011, 22:55
Flat battery why?????

Last post by Red Westie « 26 Jan 2011, 21:29
Replies: 4
by mozzer » 22 Jan 2011, 21:14

Ok so had new alternator and leads to battery replaced a few weeks ago and all running fine until a few days ago got in the van and the battery was...

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Last post by Red Westie
26 Jan 2011, 21:29
ignition switch

Last post by Aidan « 26 Jan 2011, 21:14
Replies: 6
by scottbott » 25 Jan 2011, 21:52

been having problems with wiring burnt out and have replaced the wash/wipe lever and noticed that the ignition switch is burnt at the point where the...

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Last post by Aidan
26 Jan 2011, 21:14
temp light / horn link? / dash light fuse

Last post by Jon Bisson GSY « 26 Jan 2011, 16:45
Replies: 3
by Jon Bisson GSY » 26 Jan 2011, 12:44

Hi,
The horn on mine hadn't been working for a while, even though the wires all seemed right. Then a few days back it started working, but if I held...

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Last post by Jon Bisson GSY
26 Jan 2011, 16:45
Caddy / T25 Alternator Wiring ? - with pics

Last post by colinthefox « 25 Jan 2011, 18:31
Replies: 1
by Dubtruck » 24 Jan 2011, 15:45

Ello!

I have been having problems with my battery running flat and warning light coming on.

I recently have had a caddy 1.6 diesel put into my T25...

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Last post by colinthefox
25 Jan 2011, 18:31
Mystery factory fitted cable, I think.

Last post by Cazz « 24 Jan 2011, 18:24
Replies: 3
by Cazz » 15 Jan 2011, 21:19

Can anybody help me identify my discovered mistery cable please.

It looks like it was installed whilst in the factory, both ends are clean cut and...

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Last post by Cazz
24 Jan 2011, 18:24
ignition module for 2.1

Last post by skysurfin09 « 24 Jan 2011, 16:31
Replies: 5
by skysurfin09 » 23 Jan 2011, 21:03

Ive just googled for a picture of this module only to told that the 2.1 doesn't have a seperate one like earlier ones as this task is handled by the...

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Last post by skysurfin09
24 Jan 2011, 16:31
headlight problem

Last post by AdrianC « 24 Jan 2011, 08:24
Replies: 2
by scottbott » 23 Jan 2011, 23:14

had no main beam last week just after fitting new stereo and thicker speaker cables,thought I would pull out stereo and check I had not 'caught'...

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Last post by AdrianC
24 Jan 2011, 08:24
Solar battery chager top up

Last post by Red Westie « 23 Jan 2011, 22:15
Replies: 6
by Ian and Lins » 23 Jan 2011, 16:41

Has anyone put a simple solar charger on a van battery to keep it 'topped up'. Did it work. I got a cheap one from Maplins but haven't put it on yet.

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Last post by Red Westie
23 Jan 2011, 22:15
Is my alternator right?

Last post by Cruz « 23 Jan 2011, 21:45
Replies: 6
by mikeymancs » 23 Jan 2011, 11:06

Hi,
My 1988 1.6TD JX currently has the following alternator on it:

Bosch 1 197 311 021
EL 14 V. 4C
062

This doesn't seem to match what comes up as...

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Last post by Cruz
23 Jan 2011, 21:45
90 amp Alternator upgrade?

Last post by Cruz « 23 Jan 2011, 21:44
Replies: 18
by Cruz » 17 Jan 2011, 14:34
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2
Is it worth upgrading to one?

Currently my alternator peaks at 13.5v but with headlights on and intermittent wipes it just makes it just over 13v....
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Last post by Cruz
23 Jan 2011, 21:44
Re: Not starting/turning over

Last post by kevtherev « 23 Jan 2011, 15:53
Replies: 2
by Squinty » 23 Jan 2011, 13:47

Before xmas I took my recently serviced van on an 80 mile trip with no problems. In the moring I had to move it and it wouldn't start. When turning...

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Last post by kevtherev
23 Jan 2011, 15:53
Electric hookup

Last post by AngeloEvs « 23 Jan 2011, 03:02
Replies: 3
by Wear Sunscreen » 22 Jan 2011, 14:24

My apologies for asking a simple question, but I am confused as follows:-
Just installing an electric hookup, where should I connect the mains earth?

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Last post by AngeloEvs
23 Jan 2011, 03:02
reverse lights and washer jets...

Last post by Plasticman « 22 Jan 2011, 21:56
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by msmallc » 03 Jan 2011, 17:57

Hi there first problem is my reverse lights have stoped working have checked the fuses and all seem ok any ideas what i should check next........

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Last post by Plasticman
22 Jan 2011, 21:56
Anyone know if my German battery charger is working?

Last post by ringo « 22 Jan 2011, 18:35
Replies: 4
by ringo » 22 Jan 2011, 17:38

Hi,

I really should know this - but i'm having a brain meltdown.

The LT came with a battery charger - i'm not convinced it's working very well (i...

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Last post by ringo
22 Jan 2011, 18:35
How to test a split charge system

Last post by Louey « 22 Jan 2011, 17:27
Replies: 5
by Louey » 19 Jan 2011, 13:53

The electrical numpty is back

I want to check my split charge is charging properly. I have a digital voltmeter too.

The split charge uses a...

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Last post by Louey
22 Jan 2011, 17:27
Heater Blower again.. and casing

Last post by cymru_cowboy « 22 Jan 2011, 15:26
Replies: 13
by cymru_cowboy » 08 Jan 2011, 20:02

Hi all,
A few weeks ago I decided to try and fix the Heater Blower on our camper. After much reading of Haynes and browsing the forums I did the...

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Last post by cymru_cowboy
22 Jan 2011, 15:26
T25 Alarm and Heating

Last post by Choppski « 22 Jan 2011, 12:43
Replies: 5
by Choppski » 21 Jan 2011, 14:41

Hi

I'm after a bit of advice on two topics.

1. Installing an alarm - I've come across a Toad-AI606T2 alarm, supplied and fitted by...

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Last post by Choppski
22 Jan 2011, 12:43
Battery Charger for the LB

Last post by Red Westie « 21 Jan 2011, 22:41
Replies: 3
by Gandalf » 21 Jan 2011, 10:30

Any recommendations & prices?

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21 Jan 2011, 22:41

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