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hard wiring a charger

Last post by scottbott « 01 Apr 2014, 19:27
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by scottbott » 31 Mar 2014, 22:03

I am in the process of fitting a webasto heater under the rear seat of my van,I have fitted a lidl/aldi charger and want to wire it so it charges the...

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Last post by scottbott
01 Apr 2014, 19:27
lesiure battery

Last post by Fudgy666 « 31 Mar 2014, 15:58
Replies: 2
by scrumpy1 » 31 Mar 2014, 15:09

Can anyone tell me if I can buy a 110 lesiure battery that will fit under the seat? thanks Steve.

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Last post by Fudgy666
31 Mar 2014, 15:58
Am i using the right Coil?

Last post by daysofthunder « 31 Mar 2014, 14:05

by daysofthunder » 31 Mar 2014, 14:05

I just received the new Vw heritage catalogue and noticed whilst flicking through that I might not be using the right coil for my bus

I currently...

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Last post by daysofthunder
31 Mar 2014, 14:05
Quality Cable for Headlight Mod

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 31 Mar 2014, 11:05
Replies: 28
by MidLifeCrisis » 24 Mar 2014, 15:42
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Thinking of doing the headlight mod (relays near the headlights; dedicated cabling from battery to lights etc).
I'm trying to find a source for 3...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
31 Mar 2014, 11:05
Voltmeter Gauge

Last post by ghost123uk « 31 Mar 2014, 08:50
Replies: 20
by centro » 31 Jan 2014, 11:00
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Im looking for a 4 Digit LED Voltmeter Gauge (52mm) so I can get an accurate reading of my Leisure batty. — Does a 4 digit version exist?
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Last post by ghost123uk
31 Mar 2014, 08:50
Radiator Fan Switch

Last post by CovKid « 31 Mar 2014, 07:56
Replies: 3
by Combehatter » 29 Mar 2014, 18:34

Hi,

Was going to change my rad switch today but I thought I'd test it first. I plugged it in and dropped it into a jar of boiling water (94 degrees...

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Last post by CovKid
31 Mar 2014, 07:56
Autosleeper Voltmeter

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 30 Mar 2014, 19:58
Replies: 1
by Sir Brixalot » 29 Mar 2014, 22:35

I'm sure the voltmeter worked when I first got it. I'm doing all the niggly things and would be keen to get it working again. It is wired up, does...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
30 Mar 2014, 19:58
Solar panel set up

Last post by Mocki « 30 Mar 2014, 18:39
Replies: 9
by xpertbert » 11 Mar 2014, 18:22

Charging very nicely, what do think. Any ideas on tidying up the cables down the roof. I won't go through the roof as this route works so well. Panel...

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Last post by Mocki
30 Mar 2014, 18:39
Speedo illumination Led upgrade

Last post by daysofthunder « 30 Mar 2014, 09:44
Replies: 2
by daysofthunder » 30 Mar 2014, 07:06

Hi ,
I want to upgrade the speedo illumination on my t25 even with the dimmer on full it seems too dull :?

I have searched a few posts on here but...

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Last post by daysofthunder
30 Mar 2014, 09:44
can you put mk1 golf headlamps in t25? Y/N

Last post by bluedirtydigit « 30 Mar 2014, 05:14
Replies: 4
by rallye69 » 24 Mar 2014, 11:00

just want to know if you can you put mk1 golf headlamps in t25?

wanted some crystal clear ones ,info I have read seems :? a vague

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Last post by bluedirtydigit
30 Mar 2014, 05:14
Oil pressure switch spec

Last post by itchyfeet « 29 Mar 2014, 19:49
Replies: 11
by Joju » 25 Mar 2014, 13:09

OK, I need to know which oil pressure switches to order.

for 1990 1.7 diesel non-turbo.

I did check the wiki, found this
onclick=...

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Last post by itchyfeet
29 Mar 2014, 19:49
westfalia club joker 3 batterys ?

Last post by California Dreamin « 28 Mar 2014, 14:02
Replies: 5
by t25driver » 27 Mar 2014, 20:20

just got my club joker hightop diesel at weekend and have now noticed i have the van battery in engine as its a diesel model but i have a battery in...

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Last post by California Dreamin
28 Mar 2014, 14:02
What battery for 1.6td jx?

Last post by JonnyAtlantic « 27 Mar 2014, 22:40
Replies: 14
by Cyrus » 16 Sep 2011, 12:52

Went down to gsf to purchase a new 12v battery for my bus
1.6td jx 1986
And they didn't know which one, 5 came up on their system.
Does anyone know...

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Last post by JonnyAtlantic
27 Mar 2014, 22:40
Battery voltage - problem sorted!

Last post by Ralf85 « 27 Mar 2014, 22:39
Replies: 31
by Ralf85 » 19 Dec 2013, 14:27
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Here we go again. 9 month old Bosch 60Ah battery has been struggling over the past two weeks. There is no battery light showing when driving. It...
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Last post by Ralf85
27 Mar 2014, 22:39
clock stopped

Last post by Aidan « 27 Mar 2014, 19:34
Replies: 8
by edoh » 25 Mar 2014, 21:53

analogue -
was cleaning up the pcb connection yesterday -
job done - everything working -
noticed clock not working today -
where to start to look?

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Last post by Aidan
27 Mar 2014, 19:34
rear lights / indicators issue

Last post by Dokabren « 27 Mar 2014, 16:39
Replies: 2
by Dokabren » 24 Mar 2014, 16:26

got a few probs in being that my indicators have stopped working and now the rear tail lights are flashing instead ?

PLEASE HELP

also rear number...

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Last post by Dokabren
27 Mar 2014, 16:39
handbrake light wiring missing!!

Last post by Paul_Van_Denton « 26 Mar 2014, 21:43
Replies: 9
by Paul_Van_Denton » 26 Mar 2014, 19:11

My van failed its MOT because there is no handbrake light, so get it home and have a look and theres no wiring or plug on the back! and I cant think...

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Last post by Paul_Van_Denton
26 Mar 2014, 21:43
Fuse board & wiring Queries

Last post by keytouch « 26 Mar 2014, 11:42
Replies: 6
by garyd » 20 Mar 2014, 11:43

Hi,
hopefully someone understands the T3 fuse board better than I do.

On the back of the board there are a group of blade terminals in two sizes...

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Last post by keytouch
26 Mar 2014, 11:42
DJ won't start

Last post by jpennington « 25 Mar 2014, 19:31
Replies: 4
by jpennington » 12 Mar 2014, 18:27

Yesterday afternoon I fitted a new fuel filter. Yesterday evening I drove to the car wash. After the wash, it wouldn't start.
Pushed the van out of...

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Last post by jpennington
25 Mar 2014, 19:31
1.6 td headlight relay query

Last post by mueslibarkid « 25 Mar 2014, 11:22
Replies: 2
by mueslibarkid » 23 Mar 2014, 14:57

Hi, I have a T25 1.6td Westfalia, can anyone please help? I am trying to identify which relay is for the headlights as I only have the side lights...

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Last post by mueslibarkid
25 Mar 2014, 11:22
Red temperture warning light with a twist

Last post by newkid « 24 Mar 2014, 22:46
Replies: 21
by newkid » 22 Mar 2014, 17:08
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Hoping someone can help here.

As by some of my previous post for help, Ive basically changed all my mums cooling system, new radiator, fan switch,...
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Last post by newkid
24 Mar 2014, 22:46
wiring a cut off switch for security

Last post by CovKid « 24 Mar 2014, 21:50
Replies: 6
by biker1981 » 13 Mar 2014, 21:24

Hi,

just thinking of security, years ago my dad you to fit a switch under the dash that if you didn't flick it on the engine you to turn over but...

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Last post by CovKid
24 Mar 2014, 21:50
unexpected cables

Last post by ZsZ « 24 Mar 2014, 21:00
Replies: 2
by Chimpsta » 24 Mar 2014, 20:53

Hi

Just had the dash out to replace the blower motor.
When disconnecting all of the cables, I labelled them to make it easier for the refit.
All...

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Last post by ZsZ
24 Mar 2014, 21:00
Replacing instrument cluster

Last post by Joju « 24 Mar 2014, 16:56

by Joju » 24 Mar 2014, 16:56

Our instrument cluster was very creatively jerry-rigged by a garage near peterborough when we had electrical problems after too much rain got through...

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Last post by Joju
24 Mar 2014, 16:56
Zig / Leisure Battery Wiring.

Last post by colouredFunk « 23 Mar 2014, 21:45
Replies: 8
by colouredFunk » 22 Mar 2014, 13:07

I'm soon to be wiring up a new Auto Sleeper Zig unit I've had lying around for years.. However looking at the wiring diagram ( onclick=...

8 Replies

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Last post by colouredFunk
23 Mar 2014, 21:45
Headlamp and Reversing light switch advice please

Last post by sausage fingers « 23 Mar 2014, 20:21
Replies: 7
by sausage fingers » 18 Mar 2014, 11:24

Morning all,
I need a bit of advice please,
I have no reversing lights, bulbs are fine so I am trying the switch next. Is it easily accessible (apart...

7 Replies

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Last post by sausage fingers
23 Mar 2014, 20:21
Distributor - Does it need replacing?

Last post by burnzdog « 23 Mar 2014, 19:36
Replies: 15
by burnzdog » 20 Mar 2014, 23:38
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Hi all,

Giving the van (T25 1984 1.9 watercooled) a service and looking at the distributor Im wondering how much of this needs replacing. Is there a...
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Last post by burnzdog
23 Mar 2014, 19:36
hardwire diesel dash

Last post by Dynamite-dindin « 23 Mar 2014, 18:00

by Dynamite-dindin » 23 Mar 2014, 18:00

im in the process of hardwiring my diesel dash getting rid of the pcb. mine is diesel with no rev counter or clock but with the oil warning buzzer,...

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Last post by Dynamite-dindin
23 Mar 2014, 18:00
high beam led indicator

Last post by CovKid « 23 Mar 2014, 14:28
Replies: 9
by SILVERFOX2013 » 20 Mar 2014, 09:06

hi all what is the correct colour of the high beam indicator on dash mine is red at moment on a 1981 t25 Devon 1600 ct

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Last post by CovKid
23 Mar 2014, 14:28
Brake lights

Last post by Mocki « 22 Mar 2014, 16:03
Replies: 5
by Stevs » 20 Mar 2014, 18:25

My handbrake warning light on the dashboard and rear brake lights both suddenly stopped working today, nightmare, anyone got an ideas of a possible...

5 Replies

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Last post by Mocki
22 Mar 2014, 16:03
fitting a new stereo head unit

Last post by ghost123uk « 22 Mar 2014, 10:50
Replies: 11
by jedijeff » 21 Mar 2014, 18:48

Hi everyone, im wanting to fit a modern radio cd head unit in my T25 to replace the old tape stereo. Is it an easy or hard switch? And what extra...

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Last post by ghost123uk
22 Mar 2014, 10:50
dash not working

Last post by YOSSER « 21 Mar 2014, 19:39

by YOSSER » 21 Mar 2014, 19:39

can anyone please help . ive just done some welding on my better halfs beloved 1985 camper (blue bell).on reconnecting the battery she found the temp...

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Last post by YOSSER
21 Mar 2014, 19:39
Idle Stabilisation Unit - shopping???

Last post by Aidan « 21 Mar 2014, 09:55
Replies: 3
by Yozza » 20 Mar 2014, 21:00

Ay up folks,

Mine crumbled into pieces this evening :shock:

I assumed I could get one on BW but I can't find it, does anyone know where I can get...

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Last post by Aidan
21 Mar 2014, 09:55
Misfiring & lumpy running

Last post by ghost123uk « 21 Mar 2014, 08:18
Replies: 5
by tomcourtney » 19 Mar 2014, 12:47

When changing plugs, 3 were dry but no.2 was oily & gungy.
Continued changed rotor arm, distributor cap, HT leads.
Still misfiring.
Any ideas?

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Last post by ghost123uk
21 Mar 2014, 08:18
Bulb holders on Automatic Shifter

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 20 Mar 2014, 19:35
Replies: 2
by Sir Brixalot » 20 Mar 2014, 18:13

Quick one. Does anyone know whether the bulb holders in the dash are the same ones for the automatic gear shifter?
Cheers

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
20 Mar 2014, 19:35
Battery drain

Last post by matt brighton « 19 Mar 2014, 23:21
Replies: 4
by Candyred89 » 19 Mar 2014, 20:34

Hi all, for some reason my vans draining the battery whilst everything is off. The earth lead is getting live you can get sparks off it when...

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Last post by matt brighton
19 Mar 2014, 23:21
Digijet question

Last post by silverbullet « 19 Mar 2014, 18:33
Replies: 2
by silverbullet » 18 Mar 2014, 21:15

What is the point of the crankcase breather heater that plugs into the inlet air elbow? I have recently bought a Digijet equipped engine but there is...

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Last post by silverbullet
19 Mar 2014, 18:33
temp light

Last post by ghost123uk « 19 Mar 2014, 07:52
Replies: 32
by jasnruby » 17 Mar 2014, 20:31
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I have noticed that when I turn on the igniton the temp light comes on very dim and stays on, really hard to notice but it is on
any would like to...
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Last post by ghost123uk
19 Mar 2014, 07:52
Digital clock adjustment?

Last post by crazydiamond « 19 Mar 2014, 07:35
Replies: 2
by crazydiamond » 18 Mar 2014, 13:36

Silly question i'm sure, but on my new toy (Syncro) I have a working digital clock between the speedo and rev counter, but where do you adjust it? Do...

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Last post by crazydiamond
19 Mar 2014, 07:35
What's wired to your Lesuire battery?

Last post by roozle « 18 Mar 2014, 22:43
Replies: 3
by roozle » 18 Mar 2014, 05:24

Howdy,

I have dometic fridge, lighting, aux cig port, tap water pump AND stereo head unit connected.

The first four items are obvious but Since I...

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Last post by roozle
18 Mar 2014, 22:43
Temp Gauge reading high

Last post by jamesc76 « 18 Mar 2014, 20:30
Replies: 1
by marlinowner » 18 Mar 2014, 20:18

Hi, just bought a SA T3,1993 2.5 Microbus with camper conversion. Dashboard was in a bit of a state, main connector on flexible printed circuit was...

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Last post by jamesc76
18 Mar 2014, 20:30
Glow Plug Temperature Sensor

Last post by ctange « 18 Mar 2014, 11:22
Replies: 3
by fabio_ » 18 Mar 2014, 07:49

On my Van 1.6 TD (JX) the glow plug temperature sensor doesn't work.
I would replace it but I have not found the correct serial code.
I found...

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Last post by ctange
18 Mar 2014, 11:22
Radiator fan operation and wiring.

Last post by ScienceBoy « 17 Mar 2014, 23:29
Replies: 13
by newkid » 25 Jan 2014, 20:05

Decided it be best to post this in the relevant subsection. Hope someone can help.

Van is a LHD 84 1.6.

Ok ive tested the fan through the jumping...

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Last post by ScienceBoy
17 Mar 2014, 23:29
notvstarting...battery?

Last post by California Dreamin « 17 Mar 2014, 18:49
Replies: 7
by ermie571 » 16 Mar 2014, 08:23

Morning all... Ritchie is displaying all the signs of a knackered battery.... parked up a couple of weeks ago.... this has never bothered him as has...

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Last post by California Dreamin
17 Mar 2014, 18:49
Battery Charger Recommendations

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Mar 2014, 12:28
Replies: 7
by xylar » 16 Mar 2014, 11:24

Hi,

We recently bought our T25, so apologies for the basic questions! We replaced our starter battery last month as it was leaking. I've been...

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Last post by kevtherev
17 Mar 2014, 12:28
Leisure Battery/Wiring

Last post by jagsman « 17 Mar 2014, 10:10

by jagsman » 17 Mar 2014, 10:10

Hello folks,

Just acquired another T25...looking for a recommendation for someone to fit and check wiring on a leisure battery.

I'm in Fort William...

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Last post by jagsman
17 Mar 2014, 10:10
Solar power trickle charger

Last post by itchyfeet « 17 Mar 2014, 06:11
Replies: 1
by Fumar » 17 Mar 2014, 01:12

Are they worth it?

My battery goes flat in days.. its only a few months old.. charges fine while driving..

I was considering sticking a solar power...

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Last post by itchyfeet
17 Mar 2014, 06:11
eberspacher petrol heater

Last post by Fumar « 17 Mar 2014, 01:07
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by Fumar » 13 Feb 2014, 15:37

I have a eberspacher petrol heater in my van 30 years old.. when it blows cold air fine but no heat comes out after about 30 seconds it clicks allot...

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Last post by Fumar
17 Mar 2014, 01:07
Original Westie on board 240v charger help

Last post by callanish « 17 Mar 2014, 00:49
Replies: 6
by callanish » 02 Feb 2014, 21:12

I know I may be mad but I want to repair my on board 240v charger. I think the coil over temperature sensor has failed ( if I short it out the...

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Last post by callanish
17 Mar 2014, 00:49
Switch live in fusebox?

Last post by Smosh « 16 Mar 2014, 11:08
Replies: 9
by serenitycamper » 15 Mar 2014, 18:25

Hi all,

Is there a switched live in the fusebox I can use instead of tapping off from the column loom?

Cheers :?

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Last post by Smosh
16 Mar 2014, 11:08

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