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Testing Radiator Fan

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 28 Aug 2010, 10:13
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by Ali140128 » 26 Aug 2010, 19:19

Evenin’ all,
I have a 1.9 DF. I’m trying to test the radiator temperature sensor as the fan isn’t kicking in when the engine warms up. I’m following...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
28 Aug 2010, 10:13
non flashy flashers !!!

Last post by AngeloEvs « 28 Aug 2010, 03:24
Replies: 3
by tonyandjulie » 26 Aug 2010, 20:11

to top it all my indicators have stopped working now !!!, no bulbs lighing up at all, the dash light glows when i use the indicator lever but no...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
28 Aug 2010, 03:24
Dash lights

Last post by roda50 « 27 Aug 2010, 15:34
Replies: 12
by Druidz » 05 Aug 2010, 20:19

Hi there club 80-90 I gave just bought my first t25 and loving everysecond of it,,,I have one problem,,,no dash lights,,,fuses checked,,,i need to...

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Last post by roda50
27 Aug 2010, 15:34
Fuse on leisure battery blowing?

Last post by BIG D « 27 Aug 2010, 13:30
Replies: 3
by BIG D » 25 Aug 2010, 20:06

Hi,

Does anyone know why a 20amp inline fuse from main battery to leisure battery circuit could blow?
Could it be input surge?

What is the correct...

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Last post by BIG D
27 Aug 2010, 13:30
Indicators- not flashing on dash but relay clicking?

Last post by kiwirob « 26 Aug 2010, 19:56

by kiwirob » 26 Aug 2010, 19:56

Hi All
Turn indicators relay making clicking sound but led on dash not flashing.
Does the relay control both the clicking and flashing function?
LED...

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Last post by kiwirob
26 Aug 2010, 19:56
Brake lights - Electrical

Last post by richard.w « 26 Aug 2010, 15:42
Replies: 12
by richard.w » 21 Aug 2010, 15:12

I've posted this earlier and was about to go down the road of replacing the brake switch, however -
My brother, knowledgeable but living on the other...

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Last post by richard.w
26 Aug 2010, 15:42
idle stabilizing unit ?

Last post by R0B « 25 Aug 2010, 16:20
Replies: 5
by muley » 24 Aug 2010, 22:30

i have a 2.0 Aircooled CU engine which has been cutting out when i lift of the gas so me and my dad were having a look at it and when we read the...

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Last post by R0B
25 Aug 2010, 16:20
life of lead acid batteries

Last post by sarran1955 « 22 Aug 2010, 20:28
Replies: 5
by sarran1955 » 22 Aug 2010, 07:42

Hello,

I would appreciate your collected wisdom concerning prolonging the life of lead acid accumulators (car batteries).I was rather disappointed...

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Last post by sarran1955
22 Aug 2010, 20:28
Brake lights malfunctioned

Last post by richard.w « 22 Aug 2010, 16:58
Replies: 5
by richard.w » 16 Aug 2010, 21:02

Both the two of them have gone dead.
Bulbs are ok and the fuse is in one piece.
I've checked the wiring diagram and see that the next port of call is...

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Last post by richard.w
22 Aug 2010, 16:58
Standard stereo question

Last post by ianboydsnr « 22 Aug 2010, 13:38
Replies: 2
by sln123 » 22 Aug 2010, 13:17

Hi all
Having a problem with the standard (I think) radio cassette in my 1990 Westy. I always disconnect both the starter and the leisure battery if...

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Last post by ianboydsnr
22 Aug 2010, 13:38
Dash Illumination

Last post by CovKid « 21 Aug 2010, 11:40
Replies: 4
by Ziggy Parker » 21 Aug 2010, 05:53

Hi guys, my names Pete and just bought a 89 hightop after a break of 4 years when I used to own a Baywindow. Great forum but cant find anything on...

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Last post by CovKid
21 Aug 2010, 11:40
electrics

Last post by CovKid « 20 Aug 2010, 19:48
Replies: 8
by cameron » 20 Aug 2010, 15:57

We have just recently bought T25 Sheldon High Top ,there was not much paperwork with it and no manuals etc.electric hook up works fine to the 3...

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Last post by CovKid
20 Aug 2010, 19:48
temp warning light

Last post by AngeloEvs « 20 Aug 2010, 19:26
Replies: 4
by Kezzer » 20 Aug 2010, 13:21

Please help?!!
We are in France in the middle of nowhere, due to come home tomorrow but our coolant/temperature warning light is flashing and goes...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
20 Aug 2010, 19:26
Amplifier short circuiting fail...

Last post by A KIRK « 20 Aug 2010, 12:19
Replies: 10
by Peepshow Paddy » 18 Aug 2010, 20:22

Hiya,

Having just got the electrics sorted in my van at last, I tried to change my amplifier in the back last night. However, as I was undoing the...

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Last post by A KIRK
20 Aug 2010, 12:19
Leisure Battery Overheating

Last post by jpennington « 18 Aug 2010, 18:12
Replies: 5
by ndcxs16 » 26 Jun 2010, 20:20

Hi
Wonder if any one has come across this or can help.

On my friends 1990 Westfalia California when we connected the mains to check everything was...

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Last post by jpennington
18 Aug 2010, 18:12
fuse for rear fog light

Last post by CovKid « 18 Aug 2010, 09:22
Replies: 2
by krynac » 17 Aug 2010, 20:53

anybody know where this on lhd

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Last post by CovKid
18 Aug 2010, 09:22
Intermitent flashing water light

Last post by bellas « 18 Aug 2010, 07:20
Replies: 4
by bellas » 17 Aug 2010, 07:30

The water light on the dash flashes intermittently, sometimes not at all, but always goes off when the engine gets to working temp, i've checked the...

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Last post by bellas
18 Aug 2010, 07:20
Horn Problem! Odd

Last post by Iceworx « 17 Aug 2010, 23:38
Replies: 13
by Iceworx » 16 Aug 2010, 10:54

I'm havin a bit of an odd problem with my horn.

I've connected a multi meter to the terminals, and with the ignition on, and pressing the horn...

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Last post by Iceworx
17 Aug 2010, 23:38
Tow bar socket - splicing into loom

Last post by CovKid « 17 Aug 2010, 21:05
Replies: 3
by CovKid » 16 Aug 2010, 17:38

As title says. Just wondered where exactly owners have spliced into the loom for fitting a tow bar.

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Last post by CovKid
17 Aug 2010, 21:05
rear fog light not working

Last post by krynac « 17 Aug 2010, 20:26

by krynac » 17 Aug 2010, 20:26

hi I have a rear fog light fitted on my 86 westy to UK requirement which used to work. I have had the dashboard out to do another job and had to...

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Last post by krynac
17 Aug 2010, 20:26
Replacing the stereo

Last post by lloyd « 17 Aug 2010, 15:47
Replies: 12
by bitler1@gmail.com » 31 Jul 2010, 08:56

Hi Everyone,

I tried fitting a new stereo - It only powers up to eject a CD, then powers back down. I refitted the old one and it works fine. Had...

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Last post by lloyd
17 Aug 2010, 15:47
Dead Battery! (keeps happening)

Last post by Plasticman « 16 Aug 2010, 22:11
Replies: 26
by chrisben » 07 Aug 2010, 17:01
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Hello
I have a 1990 Holdsworth Villa conversion, and she's been running fine till a few months ago. Put the key in the ignition, and it wouldn't turn...
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Last post by Plasticman
16 Aug 2010, 22:11
Oil light flicker

Last post by Plasticman « 16 Aug 2010, 22:00
Replies: 5
by dooooogle » 14 Aug 2010, 20:10

This is another oil question sorry

Just changed oil to 20w50 mineral, and had a pump changed too. Had been rocking 15w40 but I was getting low oil...

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Last post by Plasticman
16 Aug 2010, 22:00
alternator probs

Last post by dazzzer1 « 16 Aug 2010, 18:18
Replies: 8
by dazzzer1 » 12 Aug 2010, 20:48

well....what a day, van broke down and the golf has a suspected head gasket problem....bbbooooo!!!!

just wanted to pick peoples brains about the...

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Last post by dazzzer1
16 Aug 2010, 18:18
plug leads

Last post by johnnyvespa « 16 Aug 2010, 14:29
Replies: 8
by johnnyvespa » 16 Aug 2010, 10:30

are GSF plug leads any good , or are b/werks better . as thay are the same price.and how can you tell when
thay want changing :?: :?: :ok

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Last post by johnnyvespa
16 Aug 2010, 14:29
Manual radiator fan switch.

Last post by Red Westie « 16 Aug 2010, 09:52
Replies: 24
by jed the spread » 27 Jan 2010, 16:00
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Just been doing abit of chasing of wires today giving the van a right good once over and discovered the wires connected to a switch on the dash is...
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Last post by Red Westie
16 Aug 2010, 09:52
fitting central locking

Last post by Fireblade101 « 15 Aug 2010, 21:04
Replies: 18
by posler » 26 Nov 2009, 17:34
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hello all does anybody have any experience in fitting hawk central locking kits (or similar) to a t25 ive had one for ages now and would like to have...
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Last post by Fireblade101
15 Aug 2010, 21:04
Funny looking fuse thingys

Last post by baldiebird « 15 Aug 2010, 19:18

by baldiebird » 15 Aug 2010, 19:18

Hi,
While looking for my onboard water tank level indicator in a 1980 westy joker, I came across some weird looking fuses housed behind a plastic cap...

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Last post by baldiebird
15 Aug 2010, 19:18
1989 T25 - How do I: Twin Headlamp realignment???

Last post by benleessmith « 14 Aug 2010, 09:01
Replies: 5
by benleessmith » 03 Aug 2010, 11:00

Hi,

Just failed MOT on a few things including my headlamp alignment. They wanted me to buy new ones. Before I do, I wanted to find out if there is...

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Last post by benleessmith
14 Aug 2010, 09:01
Advice on Best split-charger set up.

Last post by pionte « 13 Aug 2010, 21:38
Replies: 8
by KarlT » 13 Aug 2010, 20:21

Hi,
My project is glacierly moving forward.
Thinking about battery power now. Wanting to fit leisure battery for running amp, compressor fridge,...

8 Replies

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Last post by pionte
13 Aug 2010, 21:38
electrics

Last post by johnnyvespa « 13 Aug 2010, 15:32
Replies: 6
by johnnyvespa » 12 Aug 2010, 11:45

when i plug my trailer in to my van it blowes two fuses . the only light that work are my indicators.
i have put a tester on the plug on the back of...

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Last post by johnnyvespa
13 Aug 2010, 15:32
HT Leads

Last post by Kernbunker « 12 Aug 2010, 10:12
Replies: 5
by Kernbunker » 11 Aug 2010, 20:33

I'm travelling through the Scottish Highlands right now and I'm having problems with my main HT lead (I think!)
. I'm having great trouble finding a...

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Last post by Kernbunker
12 Aug 2010, 10:12
split relay constantly 'ticking'

Last post by bigherb « 12 Aug 2010, 08:55
Replies: 10
by mr2allotments » 05 Aug 2010, 09:20

Hi

My T25 has a split relay fitted to allow both batteries to be charged up when running. I always ensure that this is set in the middle (both...

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Last post by bigherb
12 Aug 2010, 08:55
Electrical help please....newbie

Last post by 1664 « 12 Aug 2010, 08:25
Replies: 9
by dela » 11 Aug 2010, 23:22

Absolutely, totally a beginner!!!!

Just bought my first van and I can't get the plugs to work or the water pump? The cigarette lighter and lights...

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Last post by 1664
12 Aug 2010, 08:25
Indicators and hazard switch problems

Last post by CovKid « 11 Aug 2010, 20:56
Replies: 2
by pw02 » 10 Aug 2010, 12:38

Hi
My indicators will only work when my hazard switch is balanced half way, neither on or off. The indicator light on the dash is also constantly on...

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Last post by CovKid
11 Aug 2010, 20:56
12v hook up not working

Last post by 1664 « 11 Aug 2010, 12:47
Replies: 1
by Al Bal » 11 Aug 2010, 12:44

Hi,
Right now im in the Pyrenees, up to this point our 12v hook up has been working perfectly, now the hook up is not working
Ive checked all the...

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Last post by 1664
11 Aug 2010, 12:47
Leisure Battery charger question

Last post by CovKid « 10 Aug 2010, 19:29
Replies: 8
by pionte » 06 Aug 2010, 22:15

I am just in the final stages of refitting my Camper, I have just bought a new 85 AH Lb wich I will wire into the van using a heavy duty intelligent...

8 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
10 Aug 2010, 19:29
Headlight upgrade!

Last post by jamesc76 « 10 Aug 2010, 11:31
Replies: 7
by Seamus » 09 Aug 2010, 16:22

I was over at Chalvington last Sunday at the SVWOC day and saw many a fine van on show. One van in particular parked in the car park (so I could'nt...

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Last post by jamesc76
10 Aug 2010, 11:31
1989 Radiator Fan Electrics

Last post by Dantes « 09 Aug 2010, 18:09
Replies: 5
by peepingheads » 05 Jul 2010, 21:22

Hello

Since it's been warm my van has been running a little hot and I have relaised that the fan is not coming on at all. Given the other problems I...

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Last post by Dantes
09 Aug 2010, 18:09
urgent: ignition amplifier-hall control/hall sender/coil

Last post by davidvincent « 08 Aug 2010, 21:33
Replies: 6
by vanjam » 05 Aug 2010, 16:36

anyone in shrewsbury area got any of these hanging about please! have just been towed home-HT spark went briefly intermittent then died. Coil...

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Last post by davidvincent
08 Aug 2010, 21:33
Number 3 fuse keeps blowing

Last post by Big Nick « 08 Aug 2010, 12:03
Replies: 12
by Big Nick » 07 Aug 2010, 14:32

Hi
Noticed the clock was not working so changed the number 3 fuse, blue spark and another dead fuse. Checked the ciggy lighter thinking this might be...

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Last post by Big Nick
08 Aug 2010, 12:03
spark plugs

Last post by toomanytoys « 07 Aug 2010, 21:31
Replies: 4
by umgum » 07 Aug 2010, 08:50

which spark plugs should i use 2.0l Aircooled

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Last post by toomanytoys
07 Aug 2010, 21:31
battery lossing charge fast

Last post by t25dan « 07 Aug 2010, 19:49
Replies: 2
by t25dan » 07 Aug 2010, 16:47

lossing charge very fast got a new battery still the same can some body help me tryed the dischaging tips on the wiki but the light never went out :?

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Last post by t25dan
07 Aug 2010, 19:49
Battery losing charge.

Last post by eatcustard « 07 Aug 2010, 18:22
Replies: 3
by dannybook » 07 Aug 2010, 17:32

Hi everyone. Recently found my 2 year old battery was not holding its charge. I returned it under its generous 3 year guarantee and got a new one....

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Last post by eatcustard
07 Aug 2010, 18:22
Not starting-no spark-but coil is fine...!!

Last post by youde4 « 07 Aug 2010, 17:02
Replies: 3
by youde4 » 06 Aug 2010, 12:48

Hello

My van decided not to start yesterday, checked basic things and heres where i am...... Its turning but im not getting any spark from the the...

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Last post by youde4
07 Aug 2010, 17:02
Square headlights to round..easy fit?

Last post by Cruz « 05 Aug 2010, 23:04
Replies: 6
by kiwirob » 05 Aug 2010, 11:51

Hi All
I have a 2.1 camper from 1989 and the outer square (it's actually rectangular) headlight has corroded inside.
I know the single round H4...

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Last post by Cruz
05 Aug 2010, 23:04
sticky ignition key .... new barrel or wd40 ?

Last post by ghost123uk « 05 Aug 2010, 11:03
Replies: 3
by vanderer » 04 Aug 2010, 14:47

the ignition key in my van is a real so n so to turn. I have to wiggle it about and i know at some stage i will break the thing. I think i read a...

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Last post by ghost123uk
05 Aug 2010, 11:03
Golf headlights????

Last post by poshbuggers « 04 Aug 2010, 23:50
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by Glynn » 30 Jul 2010, 19:20

Hi, i know this has been asked like a million times :oops: But has a anyone got any pics or a how to of how to modify the the bcak plates?

cheers...

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Last post by poshbuggers
04 Aug 2010, 23:50
Ignition problem

Last post by big red bus « 04 Aug 2010, 21:10
Replies: 5
by Herb Andrews » 04 Aug 2010, 19:43

Hi.

I have a 1990 T25 T3 1.9 watercooled camper that will not start.

It turns over fine and theres petrol but no spark at the plug. I confirmed...

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Last post by big red bus
04 Aug 2010, 21:10
Gurus of electrikery, help please

Last post by ATO « 04 Aug 2010, 07:38
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by ATO » 03 Aug 2010, 18:55

I have a problem with the temp gauge not working on my 1.6td
It's not worked for a few weeks but has intermittantly worked for 10 mins a few days ago...

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04 Aug 2010, 07:38

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