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New plugs and leads - but I seem to be missing something

Last post by sjmtlewy « 03 Aug 2010, 20:41
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by sjmtlewy » 03 Aug 2010, 12:12

I bought a new set of WR7DC+ plugs and HT leads ( onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;) for my '82 1.9 DG.

The leads have these big metal...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
03 Aug 2010, 20:41
Headlamp...again

Last post by richard.w « 03 Aug 2010, 17:23
Replies: 5
by richard.w » 03 Aug 2010, 08:00

I'm having an headlamp year.
Having bought and fitted my secondhand unit , I find condensation within the glass, which simply does not clear.
Any...

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Last post by richard.w
03 Aug 2010, 17:23
Throttle position switch - microswitch replacement

Last post by jpennington « 03 Aug 2010, 14:43
Replies: 7
by jpennington » 29 Jul 2010, 18:48

Help.
The microswitch which sits under the throttle body on my 2.1l DJ series engine failed a while ago. I replaced it using a microswitch from...

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Last post by jpennington
03 Aug 2010, 14:43
cab light bulbs 1985 caravelle

Last post by michael1810 « 02 Aug 2010, 19:46
Replies: 2
by michael1810 » 31 Jul 2010, 18:21

hi all any one know were i can get cab light bulbs from? many thanks mike

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Last post by michael1810
02 Aug 2010, 19:46
generators

Last post by android « 02 Aug 2010, 18:03
Replies: 6
by android » 02 Aug 2010, 12:47

Hi I have been thinking for sometime now about getting a small silent camping generator. Problem I have is no heater or 3 way fridge and no money to...

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Last post by android
02 Aug 2010, 18:03
ht leads reading with multimeter .. replace?

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Aug 2010, 20:21
Replies: 8
by xpress » 09 May 2010, 17:58

top left spark plug furthest away - 6.11
top right furthest away - 5.90
coil - 6.8
bottom left nearest to me - 6.39
bottom right nearest to me -...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Aug 2010, 20:21
Oil Pressure Wire...?

Last post by sunny « 01 Aug 2010, 18:13

by sunny » 01 Aug 2010, 18:13

Havng started to put the engine back together, I have become some what puzzled at to what wire connects to the oil pressure switch, does it run from...

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Last post by sunny
01 Aug 2010, 18:13
brake lights

Last post by Cruz « 01 Aug 2010, 15:55
Replies: 6
by Berny » 01 Aug 2010, 09:45

I have no brake lights working, i have checked the bulbs, checked the fuses but i have no cover to say which fuse does what, they all seem ok is...

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Last post by Cruz
01 Aug 2010, 15:55
Handbrake/Brake warning light

Last post by DevonAid « 01 Aug 2010, 11:15
Replies: 9
by yeti » 14 Jun 2010, 20:34

I have just changed a rear wheel slave cylinder and have bled the brake. the fluid was just past the the min mark on the master cylinder and i topped...

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Last post by DevonAid
01 Aug 2010, 11:15
split charge voltages

Last post by CovKid « 01 Aug 2010, 10:42
Replies: 9
by Team28crew » 31 Jul 2010, 11:16

Hello all
I have just fitted the RAW componants 100amp split charge kit to my 1986 1.9 DF. both the cranking batt and the leisure batt have a voltage...

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Last post by CovKid
01 Aug 2010, 10:42
Ignition switch removal

Last post by Plasticman « 01 Aug 2010, 07:26
Replies: 6
by getunder » 31 Jul 2010, 09:44

1985 2L watercooled. I have removed the key and its barrel in the usual way but for the life of me cannot see how to remove the ignition switch...

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Last post by Plasticman
01 Aug 2010, 07:26
Dead battery

Last post by VWCamperfan « 31 Jul 2010, 16:23
Replies: 3
by mike the van » 31 Jul 2010, 15:22

Hi
Relates to a 2.0 l aircold
Just fitted an oil temp gauge pressure gauge + a tacho to keep an eye on what the engine is doing, last weekend the...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
31 Jul 2010, 16:23
Moving the battery to the engine end.

Last post by ally « 31 Jul 2010, 12:06
Replies: 8
by getunder » 31 Jul 2010, 06:19

The long cable run and possible voltage drop from the battery to the engine end has been mooted as a possible source of sticky or hot starting...

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Last post by ally
31 Jul 2010, 12:06
In car entertainment - what amp do i need?

Last post by ringo « 31 Jul 2010, 10:19
Replies: 9
by ringo » 30 Jul 2010, 12:47

Hi,

I want to make a stereo system that i can put in a buddy seat (which i plan to build out of MDF or ply) behind the passenger seat.

Basically, i...

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Last post by ringo
31 Jul 2010, 10:19
ignition module vw part no 211 905 351 E ???

Last post by bigherb « 29 Jul 2010, 21:31
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by horizontal kipper » 29 Jul 2010, 20:48

Will this work on my 1980 2ltr cu? it was for my 1985 1ltr polo that i scraped a few years back.Its never been used Made by siemens model number 5WK6...

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Last post by bigherb
29 Jul 2010, 21:31
240v cable rating/colour

Last post by Plasticman « 29 Jul 2010, 18:01
Replies: 3
by poshbuggers » 28 Jul 2010, 23:31

Any ideas what spec cable I should be using in my van?

I went to B&Q get some today and was baffled by the choice of ratings and some of the...

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Last post by Plasticman
29 Jul 2010, 18:01
12v Socket sizes

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 28 Jul 2010, 10:09
Replies: 3
by D&DCAMPA » 28 Jul 2010, 09:02

Hi there, Im sure someone can help with my question....
our 12v socket on the zig unit is smaller then the cigarette lighter one.....? :?:
do we...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
28 Jul 2010, 10:09
ECU Swap

Last post by ddf « 28 Jul 2010, 02:46
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by ddf » 25 Jul 2010, 04:21

Good Afternoon,

I was wondering whether it were possible to swap out the ECU, Air Flow Meter, etc etc that is on an Air Cooled 2.0L T25 and replace...

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Last post by ddf
28 Jul 2010, 02:46
Electric Window problem

Last post by wbxr6 Dave « 27 Jul 2010, 21:01

by wbxr6 Dave » 27 Jul 2010, 21:01

Hi all

Got an electric window fault on my van – passenger window will not operate. It started with being very sluggish going up and down and...

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Last post by wbxr6 Dave
27 Jul 2010, 21:01
buying spare bulbs for trip to france

Last post by dilemma « 27 Jul 2010, 13:20
Replies: 14
by janieh » 23 Jul 2010, 22:51

Hello

Apparantly we need to get spare light bulbs for the van for our trip to France. Halfords has loads of different ones and I don't know which...

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Last post by dilemma
27 Jul 2010, 13:20
new van new questions...

Last post by hixsy « 26 Jul 2010, 20:51
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by hixsy » 26 Jul 2010, 19:30

sold me 1.9 petrol, now got a 1.6 diesel, its slooooooow but still cool, i know absolutely nothing about diesels so id like to ask a few questions if...

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Last post by hixsy
26 Jul 2010, 20:51
Idle Stabilizer Wiring

Last post by Dubstar « 26 Jul 2010, 18:23
Replies: 4
by Dubstar » 25 Jul 2010, 17:34

The wiring into the 2 plugs that connect to the idle stablizing unit on my 2ltr Aircooled was a bit dodgy - if you moved it the van cut out. I sent...

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Last post by Dubstar
26 Jul 2010, 18:23
H4 Hella head lamp problem

Last post by VWCamperfan « 25 Jul 2010, 22:25
Replies: 4
by karl40 » 25 Jul 2010, 19:24

Hello all i need your advice once again. I purchased 2 Hella H4 Headlamps for the old girl as my Devon 1983 A reg pop top camper still had the old...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
25 Jul 2010, 22:25
Total Electric Failure Help!!

Last post by CycloneMike « 25 Jul 2010, 07:27
Replies: 10
by roj62 » 24 Jul 2010, 20:27

Hi

Weve just come back from an event - had to unload the van outside the house and then went to move it to where we park it - turned the key and...

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Last post by CycloneMike
25 Jul 2010, 07:27
Dash Board Lights

Last post by roda50 « 24 Jul 2010, 11:23
Replies: 14
by roda50 » 07 May 2010, 20:53

I have no dashboard lights on my T25 1984 Caravelle, took it the garage who tried to fix it but they said NO, something to do with the circuit board...

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Last post by roda50
24 Jul 2010, 11:23
100amp alternator - which one and where?

Last post by dcfb77 « 23 Jul 2010, 11:00
Replies: 17
by dcfb77 » 21 Jun 2010, 13:14
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Hello lovely people....

My leisure battery is not recharging enough with my standard alternator so I'm looking to fit a 90 or 100 amp alternator.

I...
17 Replies

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Last post by dcfb77
23 Jul 2010, 11:00
what split charge kit?

Last post by BigTam « 23 Jul 2010, 08:11
Replies: 17
by campercrazy1 » 14 Jul 2010, 19:44
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2
I'm lookin to get a split charge kit for a second battery, and later possble another for a fridge. i looked on ebay for under 'split charge' and many...
17 Replies

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Last post by BigTam
23 Jul 2010, 08:11
Immobiliser Removal

Last post by PeteIOM « 21 Jul 2010, 13:41
Replies: 6
by PeteIOM » 19 Jul 2010, 12:02

Hiya

Im hoping someone can help me out.

My T25 and immobiliser on it.. its a little keypad to the right of the driver console which is conected to...

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Last post by PeteIOM
21 Jul 2010, 13:41
stereo memory battery drain - compensate with a solar panel

Last post by slowcoach « 21 Jul 2010, 08:44
Replies: 16
by toyclean » 19 Jul 2010, 14:29
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2
My question is pretty specific. I've taken a look at the ton of posts on solar panels but am still not sure about this. Basically I want to get a...
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Last post by slowcoach
21 Jul 2010, 08:44
Stereo head unit

Last post by StuM « 20 Jul 2010, 11:36
Replies: 4
by Realize » 20 Jul 2010, 01:16

Hi

I am still trying to find a head unit that will fit flush into dashboard, I want a stereo that
will play mp3 and have an ipod connection.
Not to...

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Last post by StuM
20 Jul 2010, 11:36
Headlamp with a difference!

Last post by StuM « 20 Jul 2010, 11:11
Replies: 4
by richard.w » 01 Jul 2010, 15:43

I've just bought a 2nd hand pair. They do work but...within the lamp unit itself and obscuring the end of the bulb there is a metal cap, it doesn't...

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Last post by StuM
20 Jul 2010, 11:11
12 Volt tv

Last post by MrMagoo « 19 Jul 2010, 19:12
Replies: 7
by MrMagoo » 18 Jul 2010, 16:48

Hi
Anybody got 1 of these in there van, if so as anybody got any ideas which 1 is best.
Cheers

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Last post by MrMagoo
19 Jul 2010, 19:12
Ignition switch

Last post by thebeach2008 « 19 Jul 2010, 14:27
Replies: 3
by kentishvanman » 09 Aug 2009, 14:28

Hi,
Ref 1988 Auto sleeper 1.9 DG
Trying to renew the ignition switch (white plastic bit at lower end of key barrel).
Have removed steering wheel,...

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Last post by thebeach2008
19 Jul 2010, 14:27
Flickering interior 12v strip light

Last post by tonytech « 15 Jul 2010, 16:33
Replies: 4
by Cruz » 14 Jul 2010, 23:10

Hi

One of my interior 12v lights has developed an annoying flicker which is making it impossible to read.

I swapped the bulb with the other working...

4 Replies

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Last post by tonytech
15 Jul 2010, 16:33
Heater plug wiring meltdown

Last post by dth17 « 15 Jul 2010, 09:14
Replies: 2
by dth17 » 14 Jul 2010, 20:38

Evening All

The very, very nice AA man who brought me home today, but van still poorly, can anyone advice were to get the bits needed
where live...

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Last post by dth17
15 Jul 2010, 09:14
Electrics - Lights and indicators

Last post by pat_6_4 « 14 Jul 2010, 15:29
Replies: 3
by pat_6_4 » 10 Jul 2010, 15:51

Hi

When i put my indicators on the main lights flash as well.

When I put the lights on and then turn the indicators on, they don't actually work...

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Last post by pat_6_4
14 Jul 2010, 15:29
Ignition amplifier

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 13 Jul 2010, 20:05
Replies: 7
by orangebooboobearcrew » 10 Jul 2010, 20:33

Hi,

Just bought Brickwerks ignition amplifier and the unit is not the same as the amplifier I've removed (2.0l petrol Aircooled).

The unit has a...

7 Replies

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
13 Jul 2010, 20:05
What are these fuses?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 13 Jul 2010, 17:01
Replies: 2
by Hacksawbob » 13 Jul 2010, 07:57

At the top of the fuse box above the relays. They are horizontal rather than vertical, with blade fuses and are part of the VW fitments. Anyone know...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
13 Jul 2010, 17:01
Engine bay fire - caused by battery spark

Last post by Al Bal « 13 Jul 2010, 07:09
Replies: 11
by Al Bal » 09 Jul 2010, 14:31

Hi,
I'm very new to T25s, I picked my van 2 days ago and yesterday evening had a rather frightening experience! As I was parking it outside my house...

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Last post by Al Bal
13 Jul 2010, 07:09
Indicator and headlight fault - easy fix?

Last post by neil3965 « 12 Jul 2010, 16:03
Replies: 6
by dominicgg » 22 Jun 2010, 07:45

Hi there,

Driving home last night and noticed a problem with my indicators and headlights.

With no headlights on, I noticed that when indicating,...

6 Replies

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Last post by neil3965
12 Jul 2010, 16:03
Plugs and leads

Last post by The_blue « 12 Jul 2010, 10:53
Replies: 7
by Realize » 10 Jul 2010, 18:00

Hi Guys

Hope you are all enjoying weather!

I had some problems yesterday with my T25 2ltr Air-cooled (1981).
It started struggling under...

7 Replies

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Last post by The_blue
12 Jul 2010, 10:53
glow plug light and temp guage

Last post by ..lee.. « 10 Jul 2010, 12:42
Replies: 4
by ATO » 09 Jul 2010, 18:52

A couple of weeks ago I lost the water pump drive belt..didn't notice straight away :roll: ..and when I switched the engine of and had a look it was...

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Last post by ..lee..
10 Jul 2010, 12:42
Buying 7.5 amp 30mm glass fuses

Last post by toyclean « 10 Jul 2010, 06:49
Replies: 3
by toyclean » 09 Jul 2010, 12:23

Hi anyone, know where I can get these. I tried fleabay and have googled a fair bit but just can't find any. It's pretty much the same for 8 amp...

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Last post by toyclean
10 Jul 2010, 06:49
td glow plug led and flashing red led problem.

Last post by ewenmaclean « 09 Jul 2010, 14:00
Replies: 1
by devoncamperman » 08 Jul 2010, 21:09

Hi, i have a van that has been converted from petrol aicooled to aaz. Everything fine but managed to get a dash with a rev counter, the old dash was...

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Last post by ewenmaclean
09 Jul 2010, 14:00
Battery charging Question

Last post by eatcustard « 09 Jul 2010, 05:37
Replies: 3
by eatcustard » 08 Jul 2010, 18:53

When engine is cold the second battery charges at 13.75 volts, after 10 mins driving its down to 13.4 volts (no charge is being used, ie radio,...

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Last post by eatcustard
09 Jul 2010, 05:37
number plate lights

Last post by Peepshow Paddy « 07 Jul 2010, 22:00
Replies: 9
by dobbin » 05 Mar 2010, 20:38

hiya does anyone know whwere i can get a couple of rear number plate lights for my 87 van? Cover has been missing off one for ten years but this year...

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Last post by Peepshow Paddy
07 Jul 2010, 22:00
HELLP! indicators and hazards not working,

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Jul 2010, 18:13
Replies: 4
by Martin & Lynn » 07 Jul 2010, 12:38

Hope this is in the right place, bought a t25 last week still waiting for it from the dealer as they were going to MOT it as well, it failed on a...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Jul 2010, 18:13
Wiring worry

Last post by CovKid « 06 Jul 2010, 16:21
Replies: 1
by normandybrit » 06 Jul 2010, 14:53

Just had to replace the stoplight switch on the van. Not a big deal....
While I had the fuse box out I noticed up at the end by fuses 21 / 22 there...

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Last post by CovKid
06 Jul 2010, 16:21
Devon Moonraker Interior lights.....

Last post by tomgillson « 05 Jul 2010, 11:22
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by tomgillson » 05 Jul 2010, 11:20

Hello All,
The original interior of my '84 Devon Moonraker T25 is in need of a good 'ol scrub and polish up, and the lights have gone west, neither...

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Last post by tomgillson
05 Jul 2010, 11:22
no break lights

Last post by CovKid « 05 Jul 2010, 07:36
Replies: 9
by tentops » 04 Jul 2010, 19:53

break lights not working have checked the bulbs they are fine. any ideas on what it could be need to get it done befor night full. thanks for any...

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Last post by CovKid
05 Jul 2010, 07:36

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