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American westie - electric issue

Last post by yellowman « 02 Nov 2010, 08:09
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by yellowman » 31 Oct 2010, 10:54

Looking forward to 3 month euro trip 2011 in our American Westie which is currently with original wiring and obviously doesn't work here...

Can I...

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Last post by yellowman
02 Nov 2010, 08:09
Brake lights only working if pressed super hard

Last post by langb20 « 02 Nov 2010, 08:01
Replies: 12
by dirtygertie » 31 Aug 2010, 19:33

I've had a couple of instances where people (I know) who have followed me have told me that my brake lights aren't working; once checked at home they...

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Last post by langb20
02 Nov 2010, 08:01
Freeloader Pico Solar charger

Last post by shaka1976 « 01 Nov 2010, 21:32
Replies: 4
by davidharvey » 17 Oct 2010, 16:14

Anyone got one of these chargers, and if so are they any good?
or are they just another of those gadgets that seem like a good idea, but are a waste...

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Last post by shaka1976
01 Nov 2010, 21:32
dicky temperature gauge

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Nov 2010, 18:13
Replies: 4
by weeda » 31 Oct 2010, 08:41

hi guys dont post too often but when i do its usually about a probem!!!! the temperature gauge on the van has started being tempramental! has always...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Nov 2010, 18:13
Sourcing / replacing Thermal switch

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Nov 2010, 17:53
Replies: 1
by sharkjazz » 01 Nov 2010, 16:11

Hello,

Had a few overheating issues recently. Always when on a long climb in 2nd / 3rd and once in Tehran rush hour (start stopping). The warning...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Nov 2010, 17:53
Temp guage

Last post by stevo1980 « 01 Nov 2010, 17:34
Replies: 5
by stevo1980 » 01 Nov 2010, 08:43

Is my temp gauge sposed to go down as im driving on the mway as the wind is hitting my rad. Comes back up to half way when on normal roads. Also goes...

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Last post by stevo1980
01 Nov 2010, 17:34
diesel starter weakness

Last post by Plasticman « 31 Oct 2010, 20:45
Replies: 1
by langb20 » 31 Oct 2010, 19:08

1st real problem with my van for a while so thought i'd post as the starter on most vans gets little attention and when they don't work, usually at...

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Last post by Plasticman
31 Oct 2010, 20:45
Van heaters

Last post by kevtherev « 31 Oct 2010, 11:47
Replies: 3
by Huyton_Blue » 30 Oct 2010, 23:28

The dash board ones,mine has ceased to work,any ideas why?

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Last post by kevtherev
31 Oct 2010, 11:47
car stereos with cassette or cd player

Last post by ermie571 « 31 Oct 2010, 08:34
Replies: 4
by ermie571 » 30 Oct 2010, 15:43

Hi folks,

does anyone know if a car stereo with cd and radio or a unit with cd, radio and cassette (remember them) can be mounted vertically??...

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Last post by ermie571
31 Oct 2010, 08:34
tricklec harging your battery while laid up

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Oct 2010, 16:30
Replies: 27
by gti mad man » 03 Mar 2009, 17:32
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Does anyone have there battery constantly trickle charging whiel its laid up for winter?

if so is it safe what charger?
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Last post by kevtherev
30 Oct 2010, 16:30
Heating option

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Oct 2010, 16:22
Replies: 2
by akikolajoie » 30 Oct 2010, 10:29

I am thinking of getting one of these for a heating option until I can save enough for a propex. It will be used when driving only, not for when...

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Oct 2010, 16:22
slow sidelights!

Last post by jake1953 « 28 Oct 2010, 20:29
Replies: 9
by jake1953 » 25 Oct 2010, 11:40

I've noticed that when I switch on the sidelights, they start off dim and become brighter over a 1-2second interval.
once on,they're fine.Hadlights...

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Last post by jake1953
28 Oct 2010, 20:29
Handbrake light coming on sporadically

Last post by DevonAid « 28 Oct 2010, 20:02
Replies: 3
by SamD » 21 Oct 2010, 06:30

Hi again,

In the last week pretty much since its got really cold the handbrake light keeps coming on and off sometimes staying on for a minute or so...

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Last post by DevonAid
28 Oct 2010, 20:02
Electrical equations

Last post by 1664 « 28 Oct 2010, 13:34
Replies: 29
by ninja.turtle007 » 27 Oct 2010, 19:36
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Hey guys. What I would like to know is... If I have a 240v appliance that is 120w and I plug this into an inverter what would the amps be at 12v?

I...
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Last post by 1664
28 Oct 2010, 13:34
leisure charge

Last post by Plasticman « 27 Oct 2010, 19:31
Replies: 16
by Bazw » 25 Oct 2010, 20:54
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any one throw some light at this
i have 3 batteries in the van,main,leisure the split relay charges both & a spare
if i connect another split...
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Last post by Plasticman
27 Oct 2010, 19:31
Right side front and rear and number plate light stay on.

Last post by peasant « 26 Oct 2010, 17:58
Replies: 10
by redtwoseater » 21 Oct 2010, 08:52

Hi I,m scratching my head here I have a 1990 lhd Cal. 1600. I have just driven from Stoke to the lakes, parked up and noticed my right side front and...

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Last post by peasant
26 Oct 2010, 17:58
leisure battery

Last post by weldore « 25 Oct 2010, 20:10
Replies: 3
by weldore » 25 Oct 2010, 16:31

would this be ok for running ..propex/small lcd tv and lights for say a weekend away ?
... 2a0b4cc2dd

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Last post by weldore
25 Oct 2010, 20:10
Can this Solenoid be fixed?

Last post by waltraud « 24 Oct 2010, 18:28
Replies: 3
by waltraud » 24 Oct 2010, 16:33

Hi,

got this DG s/h starter in the post the other day and the bolt for heavy duty starter cable has probably been broken in the post......if you can...

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Last post by waltraud
24 Oct 2010, 18:28
t25 ignition fault

Last post by martbass « 23 Oct 2010, 15:24
Replies: 2
by rob-emma » 23 Oct 2010, 12:59

Hi hope someone can help i have a T25 1982 2ltr Aircooled van it had a recon engine 1193miles ago drove it to a campsite for the weekend she drove...

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Last post by martbass
23 Oct 2010, 15:24
petrol and temp gague not working

Last post by Aidan « 22 Oct 2010, 18:27
Replies: 2
by ryanshaw » 22 Oct 2010, 13:49

replaced speedo cable now petrol and temp not working

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Last post by Aidan
22 Oct 2010, 18:27
Disconnected cable in engine bay, what is it?

Last post by Aidan « 22 Oct 2010, 18:26
Replies: 4
by Epiphone » 22 Oct 2010, 11:57

Hi, Notice this dangling around, what is it?

IMG_6280.JPG

Havent got my Haynes manual at work, but read something about a function which looks at...

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Last post by Aidan
22 Oct 2010, 18:26
starter motor bush

Last post by msmallc « 21 Oct 2010, 20:25
Replies: 12
by msmallc » 14 Oct 2010, 16:28

Hi there ive got a 1.9 dg T25 and its having trouble turning over when i try too start it.I have been told that the starter motor bush which sits in...

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Last post by msmallc
21 Oct 2010, 20:25
FUSE MELTING

Last post by Red Westie « 19 Oct 2010, 15:04
Replies: 14
by Ralf85 » 11 Oct 2010, 12:12

I have a supplementary fuse box on my Westy just behind the front seat on the side of the van with two fuses inside. The one that operates the fridge...

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Last post by Red Westie
19 Oct 2010, 15:04
immobiliser

Last post by CovKid « 19 Oct 2010, 09:28
Replies: 2
by pieman1 » 19 Oct 2010, 06:34

Hi i am looking for new van insurance at the moment and they want me to fit a immobiliser on the van, can any one recommend a manufacture / supplier....

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Last post by CovKid
19 Oct 2010, 09:28
help with electrics....

Last post by gordy « 18 Oct 2010, 21:30
Replies: 2
by gordy » 18 Oct 2010, 21:07

hi please help i'm useless with electrics .. friends camper 2 batteries main one keeps loosing charge 2nd isn't much better both new batteries...

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Last post by gordy
18 Oct 2010, 21:30
3 way split charger system

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Oct 2010, 19:15
Replies: 11
by pfield69 » 13 Aug 2010, 23:51

Hi,
I have seen the basic diagram in the wiki for a split charge system but as I like to do thinks the hard way I thought I'd best ask the experts....

11 Replies

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Last post by kevtherev
18 Oct 2010, 19:15
which relay for an A reg van - low coolant

Last post by ermie571 « 18 Oct 2010, 18:03

by ermie571 » 18 Oct 2010, 18:03

Hi chaps and chappesses....

had the dash out at the weekend to de-squeak the fan heater.....thought I would have a look for the relay for the led...

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Last post by ermie571
18 Oct 2010, 18:03
Westfalia RCD tripping on Hookup

Last post by syncroand101 « 18 Oct 2010, 17:25
Replies: 6
by syncroand101 » 18 Oct 2010, 13:55

Hi All,

Before I start looking into wiring diagrams, does anyone have any pointers on starting places to look for something that is tripping the RCD...

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Last post by syncroand101
18 Oct 2010, 17:25
Electrical Gizmo

Last post by Ian Hulley « 18 Oct 2010, 14:57
Replies: 7
by tomgillson » 18 Oct 2010, 13:36

IMG_0035.jpg

Hi All,
Could anyone point me in the direction to get one of these? I'm not sure what it's called, 4 wires from my internal lights...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
18 Oct 2010, 14:57
glow plugs not working & they're new!

Last post by covdubber « 17 Oct 2010, 11:23
Replies: 8
by covdubber » 14 Sep 2010, 15:41

how do all, i have fiteed new glow plugs & a new glow plug relay! i'm seeing voltage at the glow plug connector in the engine bay

but...... i have...

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Last post by covdubber
17 Oct 2010, 11:23
Measuring solar panal output (or lack of it)

Last post by AngeloEvs « 17 Oct 2010, 03:05
Replies: 1
by Plasticman » 17 Oct 2010, 00:24

My van has a panal on the roof, its about 18' x 14' 2 wires in the van from it , if I connect a meter it gives 16 - 18 volts so something is coming...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
17 Oct 2010, 03:05
Over winter battery charging

Last post by tensilekid « 16 Oct 2010, 13:09
Replies: 7
by gypo » 16 Oct 2010, 10:11

Call me a soft lad but i wont be using our bus over the winter so i was wondering what would be the best way to charge the batteries over the winter....

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Last post by tensilekid
16 Oct 2010, 13:09
12volt

Last post by CovKid « 14 Oct 2010, 09:42
Replies: 9
by Bazw » 13 Oct 2010, 21:11

just getting to grips with the camper and need some 12 v access points
really want these for busfreeze
is i a case of running 2 wires off the...

9 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
14 Oct 2010, 09:42
third battery hookup

Last post by kevtherev « 13 Oct 2010, 21:57
Replies: 7
by tee3peeo » 13 Oct 2010, 18:27

I have a `14 T25 syncro. I've attached a leisure battery and linked it in the usual way. I've connected a feed from the alternator to a relay and...

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Last post by kevtherev
13 Oct 2010, 21:57
Zig Unit Manuals

Last post by 1664 « 13 Oct 2010, 17:19
Replies: 5
by Cruz » 13 Oct 2010, 15:05

Rather than browsing the internet looking for the poorly scanned zig manuals that aren't in page order just email Zig Electronics and they will post...

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Last post by 1664
13 Oct 2010, 17:19
CB advise

Last post by ELVIS « 12 Oct 2010, 22:45
Replies: 24
by timthetrader » 06 Oct 2010, 18:24
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I wana buy a CB set up from eBay this week but I don't really know what to buy so any advise would be appreciated.
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Last post by ELVIS
12 Oct 2010, 22:45
Green indicator led

Last post by Cruz « 10 Oct 2010, 22:34
Replies: 5
by johhny5 » 10 Oct 2010, 21:57

Hi , where can i buy a replacement green led indicator that is located in the led warning section of my instrument panel.
Stripped the instrumend...

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Last post by Cruz
10 Oct 2010, 22:34
split relay

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Oct 2010, 18:33
Replies: 5
by dazman1 » 08 Oct 2010, 13:52

help
my split relay on my 1.6d has blown and iv'e been looking at the wireing diagrams on wiki and mine isn't like any of them.this is how mines...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Oct 2010, 18:33
Starter relay

Last post by Red Westie « 10 Oct 2010, 17:50
Replies: 3
by Bigpete » 10 Oct 2010, 12:44

Hi folks

can anyone help me? I have owned my van for about a month now but I have just had to replace the starter for the second time. I think the...

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Last post by Red Westie
10 Oct 2010, 17:50
ingnition switch curret.

Last post by axeman « 10 Oct 2010, 16:33
Replies: 2
by axeman » 10 Oct 2010, 16:04

dose any one know what the current rating/loading is for the starter solonoid at the inigition switch, i guess that you can see where i am going with...

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Last post by axeman
10 Oct 2010, 16:33
Wiring on 1983 profi

Last post by Profi Graham « 10 Oct 2010, 00:13
Replies: 4
by Profi Graham » 05 Oct 2010, 13:41

Hi. On the dashboard of my 1983 Dehler Profi are two identical switches, side by side. One controls the internal electrics, water pump, interior...

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Last post by Profi Graham
10 Oct 2010, 00:13
Please spell it out for me.

Last post by Plasticman « 09 Oct 2010, 23:37
Replies: 8
by jojorose » 09 Oct 2010, 14:44

OK just found that I have a space for a leisure battery under seat with all appropriate connections etc insitu! Tight git sold van without. So Ive...

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Last post by Plasticman
09 Oct 2010, 23:37
Low beams and high beam-switch not working

Last post by Ollie « 09 Oct 2010, 20:37
Replies: 5
by Ollie » 08 Oct 2010, 14:22

Hi folks!

I have an issue with non working left and right main beam lights when i switch on the main head light switch. The little bulb on the outer...

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Last post by Ollie
09 Oct 2010, 20:37
Electrics?

Last post by jojorose « 08 Oct 2010, 17:25
Replies: 4
by jojorose » 06 Oct 2010, 12:05

Got a Blue Star 2.1. Petrol auto.

Had a new battery and had it checked, but cant leave van parked for more than a week and its flat. The only other...

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Last post by jojorose
08 Oct 2010, 17:25
What could this be???

Last post by android « 07 Oct 2010, 21:21
Replies: 7
by android » 07 Oct 2010, 18:38

After having my stereo removed by some local thieving %#@$ bags I decided to have a look down the whole that had been left and discovered this plug...

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Last post by android
07 Oct 2010, 21:21
Towbar electrics wiring listing for reference

Last post by jamesc76 « 05 Oct 2010, 18:38
Replies: 2
by dumpy » 05 Oct 2010, 13:54

Hi, I just bought a new (well, older actually) van, and am taking a few bits out to move across to the new one. One such item is the towbar, I've...

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Last post by jamesc76
05 Oct 2010, 18:38
HELP Main beam warning light

Last post by tomo « 04 Oct 2010, 16:55
Replies: 4
by tomo » 29 Sep 2010, 17:37

I am trying to replace my main beam warning light. I have removed the instrument panel and removed the bulb but this is where the problem starts. The...

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Last post by tomo
04 Oct 2010, 16:55
Rewiring!!

Last post by Plasticman « 03 Oct 2010, 20:47
Replies: 2
by Cableguy » 03 Oct 2010, 16:33

Hi all, has anyone attempted Partially rewiring their van?
Need to do my engine loom, it's a disgrace. Never seen anything like it!!
Must've counted...

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Last post by Plasticman
03 Oct 2010, 20:47
leisure battery

Last post by hixsy « 03 Oct 2010, 19:48
Replies: 11
by hixsy » 01 Oct 2010, 17:30

what is the absolute cheapest battery youve found on the web (or collect in the midlands) im thinking something round this rating (110ah ish)

is...

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Last post by hixsy
03 Oct 2010, 19:48
unidentified instrument panel

Last post by richard.w « 03 Oct 2010, 19:20
Replies: 10
by skysurfin09 » 02 Oct 2010, 13:17

Hi, I've unearthed an instrument panel that I had forgotten I'd bought about 7years ago. At the time I thought that a VW dash was standard across the...

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03 Oct 2010, 19:20

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