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cable for wiring the interior

Last post by jake1953 « 01 Oct 2010, 15:24
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by jake1953 » 30 Sep 2010, 09:13
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Can anyone tell me the cable thickness/ampage for wiring up interior lights in my panelvan conversion? also can I assume it would be 2-core?
Thanks
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Last post by jake1953
01 Oct 2010, 15:24
Best in-van battery float charger for long-term connection?

Last post by CovKid « 30 Sep 2010, 15:25
Replies: 10
by syncropatrick » 27 Sep 2010, 08:54

Hi, planning to run mains power down the garden while the footpaths are being remade, so I have an opportunity to get 240v power into the van via...

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Last post by CovKid
30 Sep 2010, 15:25
Any Suggestions Please

Last post by jake1953 « 28 Sep 2010, 20:34
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by John Hamilton » 17 Aug 2010, 17:19
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Please can you help - my dashboard oil light keeps coming on after about half a mile and a buzzer sounds - I have disconnected the wire from the oil...
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Last post by jake1953
28 Sep 2010, 20:34
No headlights or windscreen wipers

Last post by trickydicky « 28 Sep 2010, 16:13
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by trickydicky » 24 Sep 2010, 16:49

Mmmmmmm,

Last night I went to drive home and discovered my lights wouldn't turn on to dipped beam and full beam wouldn't stay on with the normal...

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Last post by trickydicky
28 Sep 2010, 16:13
Flat battery

Last post by dugwiththevwbug « 27 Sep 2010, 20:01
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by Cableguy » 27 Sep 2010, 09:03

Got a new battery in my camper when I bought it in June.
We used the van every weekend since then.
Recently the last 2 times we've used it, we've...

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Last post by dugwiththevwbug
27 Sep 2010, 20:01
Ignition Quearies

Last post by TeamSid « 26 Sep 2010, 22:18
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by TeamSid » 24 Sep 2010, 17:10

I noticed that my '88 2.1(dj?) Caravelle is idling at around 1000 to 1050rpm so with my trusty pocket manual I went on an exploration to places never...

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Last post by TeamSid
26 Sep 2010, 22:18
leisure battery and wiring questions

Last post by horns « 26 Sep 2010, 20:23
Replies: 5
by sharkjazz » 26 Sep 2010, 19:41

Evening all. Van is a 1988 t25 westfalia, LHD

Questions first.

Question 1.
If the lights work with the leisure battery disconnected, does that mean...

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Last post by horns
26 Sep 2010, 20:23
no ciggy lighter

Last post by BOXY « 26 Sep 2010, 20:02
Replies: 18
by Stichley » 23 Sep 2010, 20:14
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Not that i smoke but was going to put the sat nav in the van i have just bought and noticed that there is no 12 volt cig lighter is this normal its a...
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Last post by BOXY
26 Sep 2010, 20:02
What's this wire?

Last post by Aidan « 26 Sep 2010, 19:20
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by LordNorth » 26 Sep 2010, 14:11

Hi all

Just been shorting out the connectors on the LHS of the engine bay on my 2.1DJ as it keeps cutting out at when I come to a stop. by shorting...

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Last post by Aidan
26 Sep 2010, 19:20
joining up the lines

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 26 Sep 2010, 09:10
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by edoh » 24 Sep 2010, 15:23

my plastic ribbon going round the dash lights is looking a bit frayed with the odd tear in it. if i was to use the brush on electrical conductor...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
26 Sep 2010, 09:10
Dashboard warning lights

Last post by Aidan « 24 Sep 2010, 06:33
Replies: 5
by jexps » 09 Jul 2010, 17:20

Hi

I have been having a bad time with my 1987 t25 electrics. Last owner did alot of make shift jobs and i am at a loss to where what goes where.Can...

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Last post by Aidan
24 Sep 2010, 06:33
stereo wiring

Last post by stephen t25 « 23 Sep 2010, 19:13

by stephen t25 » 23 Sep 2010, 19:13

Hi all, got a new stereo but the wiring on plug is different to the stereo, does anyone know what colour does what on the original vw stereo loom,...

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Last post by stephen t25
23 Sep 2010, 19:13
overheating light on changed sender..still on?

Last post by conkers « 22 Sep 2010, 20:03
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by conkers » 19 Sep 2010, 19:44

Hi i have a 1983 1.6d and recently the gauge has been showing that its overheating. I changed the sender, and it worked properly for 5 mins but now...

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Last post by conkers
22 Sep 2010, 20:03
Courtesy Light - wiring

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 21 Sep 2010, 05:05
Replies: 6
by Titus A Duxass » 20 Sep 2010, 11:32

I want to fit a second courtesy light and I'm pretty sure that the wiring will not be present when I cut through the lining.
This means feeding three...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
21 Sep 2010, 05:05
no charge at battery, no red light though

Last post by ermie571 « 20 Sep 2010, 18:13
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by ermie571 » 16 Sep 2010, 18:41

2.1 DJ

right, no charge at the battery, or the leisure battery (on a split charge system), but no battery light as a warning. Bit weird. Parked it...

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Last post by ermie571
20 Sep 2010, 18:13
HEADLAMPS ARE THEY L/H OR R/H

Last post by davegeezzer « 20 Sep 2010, 17:53
Replies: 13
by davegeezzer » 18 Sep 2010, 19:51

how can i tell if my headlights are lhd or rhd, the guy i bought the camper from was in the army, the lights that were fitted had tape on the lens...

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Last post by davegeezzer
20 Sep 2010, 17:53
secondary battery cut off relay ???

Last post by johhny5 « 19 Sep 2010, 21:55
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by johhny5 » 14 Sep 2010, 21:10

Hi i have a 1981 Aircooled westy and need a little help please.
I am a newbee to the site and have only had my camper for a little over 2 months...

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Last post by johhny5
19 Sep 2010, 21:55
horn

Last post by BOXY « 19 Sep 2010, 13:53
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by t25dan » 19 Sep 2010, 12:37

hi heres my problem the copper ring come off the steering wheel and the horn does not work, didnt bother me till yesterday when some little chav in a...

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Last post by BOXY
19 Sep 2010, 13:53
wonky winkers

Last post by Mocki « 19 Sep 2010, 06:54
Replies: 4
by tonyandjulie » 18 Sep 2010, 15:29

Ok, indicators not flashing changed the flasher unit but still not flashing. Then Ive found a smaller relay on the top of the fuses, whats this one...

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Last post by Mocki
19 Sep 2010, 06:54
Strange electrical fault

Last post by alkers « 18 Sep 2010, 20:07
Replies: 10
by Team28crew » 04 Sep 2010, 14:44

I seem to have a strange electrical issue with my headlights, When the ignition is on and I switch the side lights or dipped beam on the blue LED...

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Last post by alkers
18 Sep 2010, 20:07
Westy battery charger BBB

Last post by Lefty « 18 Sep 2010, 14:14
Replies: 7
by Lefty » 15 Sep 2010, 19:13

Hi all,

starting to learn that when i get a problem, i get a string of them.......

I have been checking my main battery as I have been losing...

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Last post by Lefty
18 Sep 2010, 14:14
Speaker placing

Last post by CovKid « 17 Sep 2010, 23:04
Replies: 5
by king6897 » 16 Sep 2010, 10:39

Hi,

I am in the process of re fitting the stereo and need to fit speakers too, now rather than cut into door cards etc I was wondering if anyone or...

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Last post by CovKid
17 Sep 2010, 23:04
Heater switch wires ?

Last post by rustydubber « 15 Sep 2010, 17:36
Replies: 6
by rustydubber » 12 Sep 2010, 17:07

Hi all,havent had van long,heater didnt work,coud nt turn switch,removed switch today and its been hot and melted switch,
four wires on switch,live...

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Last post by rustydubber
15 Sep 2010, 17:36
Leisure battery advice

Last post by Louey « 14 Sep 2010, 19:36
Replies: 23
by Louey » 11 Sep 2010, 20:55
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Thinking of buying this battery for the van

Link to aplha batteries

I was going to go for the Traction battery route, but this seems a good price...
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Last post by Louey
14 Sep 2010, 19:36
problems with leisure battery

Last post by R0B « 13 Sep 2010, 17:05
Replies: 1
by Bessie the camper » 13 Sep 2010, 16:58

hello

ive got a problem with my leisure battery doesnt seem to hold it charge
when the engine is running im only getting 13.6V if i disconnect the...

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Last post by R0B
13 Sep 2010, 17:05
reimo split charge fuse ??

Last post by rustydubber « 12 Sep 2010, 17:14

by rustydubber » 12 Sep 2010, 17:14

Hi, my reimo spli charge system has a control pannel,all fuses intact,and a fuse box by the battery with 3 fuses,
previous owner removed them,anyone...

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Last post by rustydubber
12 Sep 2010, 17:14
Anyone seen one of these?

Last post by CovKid « 08 Sep 2010, 18:40
Replies: 6
by JacquiVintage » 07 Sep 2010, 10:57

Hopefully this will work and you will see a picture of what I'm trying to find. It's a small bayonet pearlised lamp, 12v, 12w from the overhead light...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Sep 2010, 18:40
Non-standard ignition circuit.

Last post by eatcustard « 08 Sep 2010, 16:31
Replies: 4
by BOXY » 07 Sep 2010, 15:27

Hi, prompted by a few recent posts about timing an air-cooled engine I decided it was time I reset my points and checked my timing. I should say I've...

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Last post by eatcustard
08 Sep 2010, 16:31
leisure battery recomendations

Last post by rustytop « 08 Sep 2010, 16:21
Replies: 5
by djhammy » 08 Sep 2010, 07:18

Hi peeps it's Vanfest time so my leisure battery decides to fail me. Well 2 cells are duff so time to buy a new one. Can any one recommend a good...

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Last post by rustytop
08 Sep 2010, 16:21
electric seats switches

Last post by hixsy « 08 Sep 2010, 14:55
Replies: 8
by hixsy » 28 Aug 2010, 17:42

hey guys, got some electric seats im gonna make fit into me van, checked all the motors they all work. i need something that reverses the polarities,...

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Last post by hixsy
08 Sep 2010, 14:55
Cigar lighter not working

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 08 Sep 2010, 09:23
Replies: 6
by cobblers25 » 06 Sep 2010, 20:13

Hi, can anyone help ? Cigar lighter on our T25 (petrol) not working, all the other electrics ok. Has anybody got any ideas where to start? Thanks!

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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
08 Sep 2010, 09:23
1.9 engine - electric installation mess

Last post by Michal « 07 Sep 2010, 22:16
Replies: 2
by Michal » 07 Sep 2010, 21:49

I work with my new T25 and I try to resolved all problems which i found. I am after change interior fan, heating valve string, and more small things....

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Last post by Michal
07 Sep 2010, 22:16
vulcan 240 volt set up

Last post by baddad « 06 Sep 2010, 14:58
Replies: 6
by baddad » 03 Sep 2010, 08:15

as any 1 a picture of the inside of this so i can try wire it up without doing any serious damage and let me no if i can use the 12 volt set up...

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Last post by baddad
06 Sep 2010, 14:58
Coolant level sensor - voltmeter testing

Last post by eg0u3067 « 06 Sep 2010, 13:30
Replies: 8
by wagenbod » 02 Sep 2010, 09:10

83 CS 1600D

My red led has started flashing all the time. I've put a new level sensor in and it still flashes.

Can I test the sytem with a...

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Last post by eg0u3067
06 Sep 2010, 13:30
Solenoid problems?

Last post by Grampavan « 06 Sep 2010, 13:08
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by Grampavan » 05 Sep 2010, 13:07

Been on my hols for a week and on my return the van would not start. Has new Battery, new (second hand) alternator, and has been starting fine. A...

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Last post by Grampavan
06 Sep 2010, 13:08
Smartcom Relay

Last post by albertramsbottom « 05 Sep 2010, 13:30
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by albertramsbottom » 05 Sep 2010, 13:16

Is constantly switching on and off when engine running and fridge set to battery position - strange

When I turn the fridge off the smartcom works...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
05 Sep 2010, 13:30
Electrical problems.

Last post by binka « 05 Sep 2010, 12:31
Replies: 23
by binka » 24 Aug 2010, 16:54
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Coming back from Devon last week the cigarette lighter stopped working halfway home, I realised as the SatNav died.

Got home and thought it was...
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Last post by binka
05 Sep 2010, 12:31
Leisure battery - wire melt?

Last post by Mocki « 05 Sep 2010, 09:40
Replies: 4
by poolhallrichard » 04 Sep 2010, 18:10

Just returned from a few days in Norfolk in our T25 and experienced a severe wire melt of the black negative wire from our newly installed leisure...

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Last post by Mocki
05 Sep 2010, 09:40
Headlight Glass fell out!!

Last post by Fin « 04 Sep 2010, 09:11
Replies: 4
by Fin » 27 Aug 2010, 23:02

So I was bobbing down the street and heard a POP! As I'd driven over something glass.

I didn't stop to check what it was, but I was sure I hadn't...

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Last post by Fin
04 Sep 2010, 09:11
VW gamma radio cassette

Last post by weldore « 03 Sep 2010, 17:47
Replies: 6
by carlmarx » 03 Sep 2010, 12:57

Hi there

I have a VW gamma radio cassette player installed. When I turn off, the Illumination dials stay lit (orange), it this right???...should all...

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Last post by weldore
03 Sep 2010, 17:47
ALARM-SECURITY

Last post by Cruz « 03 Sep 2010, 11:53
Replies: 3
by skdub » 03 Sep 2010, 09:22

Hi there,

Just purchased a 1990 T25 Westfalia cali which i love .... Want to keep it in my possession hence could anybody recommend what security...

3 Replies

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Last post by Cruz
03 Sep 2010, 11:53
Side cover channel

Last post by boatbuilder « 02 Sep 2010, 22:40

by boatbuilder » 02 Sep 2010, 22:40

Where can you get a new side cover channel? Im talking about the strip of metal welded to the van that holds on the removeable side covers. Mine is...

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Last post by boatbuilder
02 Sep 2010, 22:40
electric fuel pump

Last post by cygnak « 02 Sep 2010, 20:22
Replies: 6
by cygnak » 31 Aug 2010, 22:33

I want to fit an electric fuel pump to my 2.0l cu with dell 40's.

Will this be suitable
. ... 2269wt_922

and do i need a regulator.

......

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Last post by cygnak
02 Sep 2010, 20:22
ohms reading confusion

Last post by kevtherev « 02 Sep 2010, 17:00
Replies: 22
by kevtherev » 01 Sep 2010, 16:40
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I have been checking my manifold heater resistance.
Spec asks for 0.25 to 0.50 ohms
I checked the reading with my multimeter which has ohms scale .....
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Last post by kevtherev
02 Sep 2010, 17:00
voltage stabiliser Q

Last post by ELVIS « 31 Aug 2010, 22:27
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by ELVIS » 30 Aug 2010, 16:26

put volt meter across it.

as you are looking at the trident with the 3 prongs facing down i have tested the middle and left hand one and got bang...

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Last post by ELVIS
31 Aug 2010, 22:27
Headlight

Last post by Flibbertigibbet « 31 Aug 2010, 21:14
Replies: 5
by Flibbertigibbet » 31 Aug 2010, 19:38

I pulled of my headlamp cover whilst removing my beam benders, put it back on travelled to RTTH and it fell out on grass , was siliconed back...

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Last post by Flibbertigibbet
31 Aug 2010, 21:14
warning lights

Last post by johnthedog « 30 Aug 2010, 16:43
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by johnthedog » 30 Aug 2010, 13:49

Hi All.

can anybody help ive just been driving my Aircooled 2lt on the a59(not important) when all warning lights came on.

Stoped at nearest pull...

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Last post by johnthedog
30 Aug 2010, 16:43
new member/ electrical problems

Last post by bitler1@gmail.com « 29 Aug 2010, 20:04
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by bjdpend » 20 Aug 2010, 20:02

:D
Hi to everyone.
As a new member of this forum, i thought it wise to say hello first.
I have a 1987 T25 its a 2.1 watercooled automatic.
It runs...

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Last post by bitler1@gmail.com
29 Aug 2010, 20:04
What color is the alternator wire?

Last post by T3TE « 29 Aug 2010, 19:16
Replies: 9
by T3TE » 28 Aug 2010, 16:28

Hey guys!

I have recently restored an 81 transporter. I bought it in almost scrap condition and installed a Toyata 3C-TE turbo diesel. The van was...

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Last post by T3TE
29 Aug 2010, 19:16
Electrical fault please help.

Last post by BIG D « 29 Aug 2010, 18:08
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by BIG D » 27 Aug 2010, 11:46

Hi,

I have a 1.7 diesel 1990 converted panel van,I seem to have a fault when you put the lights on and use the indicators I seem to get the right...

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29 Aug 2010, 18:08

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