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usb stereo

Last post by Paul R « 27 Dec 2010, 18:38
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by scottbott » 18 Dec 2010, 20:35

wife is getting me a new sony stereo for christmas,roughly how many tracks will a 2 or 4 meg usb hold?

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Last post by Paul R
27 Dec 2010, 18:38
2nd fuse box?

Last post by tonytech « 27 Dec 2010, 14:50
Replies: 2
by ives » 27 Dec 2010, 13:38

We have found 1 fuse box and wondered where the rest are,the other fuse box on our T25 wesfalia 1988
We have located the main in front of the drivers...

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Last post by tonytech
27 Dec 2010, 14:50
Diesel tacho info at Samba!

Last post by syncroandy « 25 Dec 2010, 22:17
Replies: 5
by silverbullet » 21 Dec 2010, 11:13

I just found this and it could save more than a few quid for anyone wanting to do a clock/tacho swap, assuming you've got the pcb, technically...

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Last post by syncroandy
25 Dec 2010, 22:17
LED Turn indicator

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Dec 2010, 17:49
Replies: 4
by sarran1955 » 04 Nov 2010, 18:50

Hello,

I've not had a VW with LED's on the dash before, and the turn indicator is not working, everything else works OK, Iv'e had the dash pod off...

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Dec 2010, 17:49
Alternator relay

Last post by kevtherev « 20 Dec 2010, 17:32
Replies: 9
by tee3peeo » 19 Dec 2010, 14:19

I have a `14 T25 syncro. Could someone tell me where the alternator relay lives please - the one that the 'blue wire' connects to - many thanks...

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Last post by kevtherev
20 Dec 2010, 17:32
New Stereo

Last post by Plasticman « 19 Dec 2010, 19:31
Replies: 9
by Fin » 18 Dec 2010, 19:26

Just thought I'd share this excellent Stereo I got for my bus.
It's by Retrosound - was a little pricey, but looks the doggies danglers
I don't like...

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Last post by Plasticman
19 Dec 2010, 19:31
Fitting an aftermarket rev counter

Last post by Fin « 19 Dec 2010, 18:39
Replies: 6
by Fin » 18 Dec 2010, 21:27

Thought I'd get one,
Where the bloody hell does the wiring hook up? ie: what wires do I need to attach to where?
What's the rev range of a 1.9 WBX...

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Last post by Fin
19 Dec 2010, 18:39
wiper & light problem

Last post by ewenmaclean « 16 Dec 2010, 13:22
Replies: 17
by mrdp » 14 Dec 2010, 22:43
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Hi all,
Tonight my wiper stop working then 10 mins later after van had been off i tried again and all seemed ok....just went out for final check and...
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Last post by ewenmaclean
16 Dec 2010, 13:22
rev counter as speedo? Info needed

Last post by StuM « 16 Dec 2010, 10:41
Replies: 10
by seeker » 14 Dec 2010, 16:21

Hi
My speedo drive has packed up, and I want to us the rev counter temporarily. Its a 4 speed syncro 1.6TD. Does anyone have the figures to convert...

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Last post by StuM
16 Dec 2010, 10:41
dizzy cap, rotor arm wear...

Last post by slowcoach « 16 Dec 2010, 09:39
Replies: 16
by slowcoach » 08 Dec 2010, 14:17
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Hi,
ive got some ignition problems, and just been inside the dizzy to look at the rotor arm and bits. they were quite black, which ive now scraped...
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Last post by slowcoach
16 Dec 2010, 09:39
Central Locking Motor

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 15 Dec 2010, 16:14
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by Titus A Duxass » 15 Dec 2010, 10:20

I've been given a central locking motor (Pt. Nr. 255 959 783 A) with the promise of the other 3.
Looking at it I can see both electrical and...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
15 Dec 2010, 16:14
spark plug cap

Last post by Red Westie « 15 Dec 2010, 01:12
Replies: 5
by simony » 03 Dec 2010, 19:13

do i need to replace this spark plug cap with one of the exact same resistance this one has 5 k ohms marked on it ? thanks simon

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Last post by Red Westie
15 Dec 2010, 01:12
Westy Leisure Battery Drain

Last post by Red Westie « 15 Dec 2010, 00:56
Replies: 8
by chris&nicky » 29 Nov 2010, 14:30

Hi
I’m having trouble with my Leisure battery draining, after searching on here i’ve done some tests but not really sure what i’m doing, so if anyone...

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Last post by Red Westie
15 Dec 2010, 00:56
1989 California, should leisure battery charge via hook up?

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 14 Dec 2010, 21:49
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by Lastgasp » 29 Nov 2010, 17:04

Hi folks, as the title says. The leisure battery in our 1989 California 1.6td charges fine from the alternator but doesn't charge when connected to...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
14 Dec 2010, 21:49
Heater blower resistor.

Last post by Red Westie « 12 Dec 2010, 22:55
Replies: 3
by t25tony » 11 Dec 2010, 22:43

Hi. I have never posted on here before, however I
was wondering whether anyone knows where I could purchase a new resistor for my 86 T25? Thanks Tony

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Last post by Red Westie
12 Dec 2010, 22:55
squeaky heater blower revisited

Last post by ewenmaclean « 12 Dec 2010, 21:09

by ewenmaclean » 12 Dec 2010, 21:09

Hello,

the squeak on my heater's been getting worse for a while, and I am too lazy to take the dash out and service properly at the moment, and...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
12 Dec 2010, 21:09
Westy electric seat electrics

Last post by dcfb77 « 11 Dec 2010, 17:45
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by dcfb77 » 10 Dec 2010, 20:00

Anyone know which wire does what for the westy electric seats?

Keen to keep my bum warm over winter....

Also, if anyone knows where to get a switch...

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Last post by dcfb77
11 Dec 2010, 17:45
Brake Light Switch

Last post by joebee « 11 Dec 2010, 17:21
Replies: 6
by joebee » 23 Nov 2010, 16:21

Hi everyone
first time on the forum so go easy on me if the answer to my prob is really obvious!
Brake lights are coming on delayed and after reading...

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Last post by joebee
11 Dec 2010, 17:21
split charge for leisure battery

Last post by kevtherev « 11 Dec 2010, 17:21
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by dirtygertie » 11 Dec 2010, 16:24

I need to sort out a split charge for my leisure battery because I'm sick of having to take it out every time I want to charge it.

Is this ......

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Last post by kevtherev
11 Dec 2010, 17:21
Blower replacement and few non-standard questions ...

Last post by kevtherev « 11 Dec 2010, 11:16
Replies: 13
by T-3PO » 04 Sep 2009, 05:47

If, while on holiday, you've just given a kid his first real Lego and then a day later the fan blower stops working and you notice pieces of the Lego...

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Last post by kevtherev
11 Dec 2010, 11:16
Noisy as hell DJ fuel pump.

Last post by slowcoach « 10 Dec 2010, 16:11
Replies: 1
by KarlT » 05 Dec 2010, 12:55

Hi.
Have recently fitted a EJ25 engine into my 2.1 DJ.
Subaru isn't running right. Wants to stall on tick over but saves itself in the last second....

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Last post by slowcoach
10 Dec 2010, 16:11
aaaaagh

Last post by Nook « 08 Dec 2010, 14:12
Replies: 6
by Nook » 07 Dec 2010, 20:00

I need a hand.

1990 T25 fairly new battery.

Over the past few weeks has been a bit slow to start, turn key and it fires then goes quiet before...

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Last post by Nook
08 Dec 2010, 14:12
Ignition wire

Last post by Wear Sunscreen « 08 Dec 2010, 12:36
Replies: 13
by Wear Sunscreen » 04 Dec 2010, 11:48

A little help please ,as a complete dumbo on vehicle wiring

need to wire a zig unit thingy up, but need a direct wire to the ignition, where is the...

13 Replies

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Last post by Wear Sunscreen
08 Dec 2010, 12:36
'boot' light switch

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 07 Dec 2010, 17:28
Replies: 10
by langb20 » 04 Dec 2010, 10:04

Hi all,
Read a few posts after searching to put my mind at ease about adding extra lights to existing wiring, will probably go for some of those LED...

10 Replies

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
07 Dec 2010, 17:28
Speedo cable jammed in hub

Last post by dansimpson « 06 Dec 2010, 18:40
Replies: 5
by dansimpson » 05 Dec 2010, 13:30

Really struggling to get the cable to come out of the rear of the hub, clip is off at the grease hub end, outer sleeve just wont disengage from rear...

5 Replies

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Last post by dansimpson
06 Dec 2010, 18:40
Vac cans?

Last post by jason k « 05 Dec 2010, 21:07
Replies: 6
by BOXY » 29 Nov 2010, 15:03

I was going to replace the 009 dizzie today on my CU engined van with a dual vac unit but I've got a problem.

When I suck on the outer connection...

6 Replies

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Last post by jason k
05 Dec 2010, 21:07
Dashboard Clock

Last post by Wilma « 04 Dec 2010, 15:47
Replies: 2
by Wilma » 03 Dec 2010, 14:52

Who is an expert on clocks on 1989 Type 25? After several removals of the dash for other reasons mine has decided to sulk and won't work. Fuse is OK....

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Last post by Wilma
04 Dec 2010, 15:47
What is it?

Last post by nicktennear « 02 Dec 2010, 12:26
Replies: 4
by Sir Brixalot » 01 Dec 2010, 15:40

On the dash above the hazard lights on 1982 van there is a lever switch, when I put it on a loud fan noise kicks in but ne extra air comes into the...

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Last post by nicktennear
02 Dec 2010, 12:26
slow washer jest?

Last post by jamesc76 « 01 Dec 2010, 16:48
Replies: 1
by ELVIS » 01 Dec 2010, 16:47

Windscreen was facility appears to be 'linked' to wiper speed ?!?!?!?!

On fastest wiper setting i get what i would call a normal washer fluid...

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Last post by jamesc76
01 Dec 2010, 16:48
Cold weather = shagged starter batteries...

Last post by silverbullet « 30 Nov 2010, 17:08
Replies: 5
by jed the spread » 29 Nov 2010, 09:42

If your starer battery is on its way out, this cold weather will finish it off. Mine went a while back so I have gone for the biggest I could fit in...

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Last post by silverbullet
30 Nov 2010, 17:08
central locking , flexi conector to go from door to pillar

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 29 Nov 2010, 16:07
Replies: 3
by 16vmini » 29 Nov 2010, 15:35

Hi ,

Ordered a a central locking kit , and also fancy fitting electric windows one day ,

has anyone found a neat solution for running wires from...

3 Replies

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
29 Nov 2010, 16:07
DG Electronic Ignition - photo request

Last post by BOXY « 29 Nov 2010, 14:41
Replies: 4
by StuM » 26 Nov 2010, 11:36

Hi All,

My 1985 1.9DG panel came complete with nasty retro-fitted 009 distributor complete with points. I have a box of bits from the seller, along...

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Last post by BOXY
29 Nov 2010, 14:41
it squeaks no more!!

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 29 Nov 2010, 08:57
Replies: 14
by ermie571 » 18 Oct 2010, 13:21

Well, yesterday was fun!! With VWcamperfans help (again) we de-squeaked 2, yes 2, fans in the heaters in my busses. One was particularly noisy, and...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
29 Nov 2010, 08:57
MAX BATTERY SIZA ON A 1.6TD T25

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Nov 2010, 08:08
Replies: 7
by DUMBODOGGY » 28 Nov 2010, 16:28

Hi All,

Just a very quick question.....

I have just been out and started my T25 to get her juices flowing while its cold. The battery really...

7 Replies

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Last post by kevtherev
29 Nov 2010, 08:08
Hello. What's this then?

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Nov 2010, 22:37
Replies: 6
by nicktennear » 28 Nov 2010, 15:31

Any ideas? It's a lead just hanging down near the alternator. Has a pin plug on the end.

I only spotted it today after changing the HT leads.

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Last post by kevtherev
28 Nov 2010, 22:37
a funny thing has happened

Last post by Essex Nige « 28 Nov 2010, 19:21
Replies: 2
by Essex Nige » 28 Nov 2010, 18:05

ive recently fitted an AAZ and an issue has just arose, it first started with the radio not working properly when the heater blower and lights are...

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Last post by Essex Nige
28 Nov 2010, 19:21
Best distributor set up for modified CT engine.

Last post by dugcati « 28 Nov 2010, 11:26
Replies: 5
by sarran1955 » 16 Nov 2010, 20:04

Hello,

I am still working on my CT engine, fitted with conventional ignition and have decided to renew the dizzy.

The best part no in (VW) 043 905...

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Last post by dugcati
28 Nov 2010, 11:26
USB sockets?

Last post by dansimpson « 28 Nov 2010, 01:58
Replies: 13
by syncropatrick » 26 Nov 2010, 15:29

Hi, I want some powered USB sockets on my dash and by the back seat for powering gadgets.

I've bought one of these on a whim to try out. , but there...

13 Replies

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Last post by dansimpson
28 Nov 2010, 01:58
diesel ignition/stereo

Last post by weldore « 27 Nov 2010, 19:45
Replies: 14
by weldore » 26 Nov 2010, 22:15

whats the worst that can happen if my ignition is left on..i mean after the glow plugs have done their thing..thinking of wiring the stereo power...

14 Replies

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Last post by weldore
27 Nov 2010, 19:45
lights! camera! forum!

Last post by edoh « 26 Nov 2010, 11:32
Replies: 17
by edoh » 19 Nov 2010, 18:56
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ok -
uno -

several odd little 'lighting issues' with the van -

indicators kept going slow - then speeding up again -
checked the fuse and fuse...
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Last post by edoh
26 Nov 2010, 11:32
Leads and coil

Last post by kevtherev « 26 Nov 2010, 10:07
Replies: 2
by nicktennear » 25 Nov 2010, 17:11

I'm about to change my HT leads and distributor cap and have been offered a pin set (diz cap and leads) for free but I've got a 1.9 watercooled on an...

2 Replies

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Last post by kevtherev
26 Nov 2010, 10:07
battery code number

Last post by moggymorgan « 25 Nov 2010, 21:52
Replies: 4
by moggymorgan » 24 Nov 2010, 22:42

hi all, i am sure i read on here about battery codes, i need a starter battery for my 1980 2ltr Aircooled. any idea what the code is ? my one is so...

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Last post by moggymorgan
25 Nov 2010, 21:52
Square Headlamp

Last post by Cruz « 25 Nov 2010, 11:46
Replies: 9
by cr9ig » 20 Nov 2010, 23:23

Hi, does anyone know of an alternative lamp that can be used as I'm having no luck finding an O/S lamp for my van, been busy renewing the brakes and...

9 Replies

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Last post by Cruz
25 Nov 2010, 11:46
moving fuel gauge

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Nov 2010, 21:11
Replies: 4
by scottbott » 22 Nov 2010, 21:25

mine seems to move all the time,one minute it reads half a tank then it reads quarter of tank moves all over the place,is there a mod to stop the...

4 Replies

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Last post by kevtherev
24 Nov 2010, 21:11
Injector Pulses 2.1DJ/LPG

Last post by Yozza « 24 Nov 2010, 20:27
Replies: 8
by Yozza » 22 Nov 2010, 23:17

While driving on petrol from work the engine cut out while I was in a cue of traffic - that didn't go down too well . The RAC did a few checks but...

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Last post by Yozza
24 Nov 2010, 20:27
T25 battery warning

Last post by kinnoir « 24 Nov 2010, 12:13
Replies: 3
by kinnoir » 22 Nov 2010, 17:04

I have a rather odd problem on my 1990 1.9 petrol van.
Coming home this morning, the battery warning light came on (nothing odd so far!).
I stopped...

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Last post by kinnoir
24 Nov 2010, 12:13
passenger door switch / interior light

Last post by ewenmaclean « 23 Nov 2010, 00:07
Replies: 4
by 16vmini » 22 Nov 2010, 12:03

got a LHD westy , drivers door opens and light comes on , passenger door does not work/ light on .

removed switch from door frame , and found no...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
23 Nov 2010, 00:07
Various flickering dash lights/headlights etc

Last post by SyncroSwede « 22 Nov 2010, 22:30
Replies: 1
by malverner » 22 Nov 2010, 22:18

I have an electrical problem as follows:

Glow plug light flickers white while driving
water temp warning light comes on occasionally
headlights now...

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Last post by SyncroSwede
22 Nov 2010, 22:30
fuel gauge?

Last post by moggymorgan « 22 Nov 2010, 20:20
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by Robbo k » 21 Nov 2010, 18:03

my fuel gauge never worked so this mornig removed tank and changed sender unit....put it all back together and still not working checked all the...

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Last post by moggymorgan
22 Nov 2010, 20:20
jump leads

Last post by jpennington « 22 Nov 2010, 18:28
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by Wilma » 11 Sep 2010, 11:27

One for you electrical buffs. Van is fitted with AAZ and normal alternator - 85amp? I make a habit of carrying jump leads just in case, for me or...

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Last post by jpennington
22 Nov 2010, 18:28

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