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Battery Spec

Last post by ray3324 « 04 Jul 2010, 19:55
Replies: 2
by ray3324 » 04 Jul 2010, 19:49

Hi All,

I have recently suffered my first electrical issues on the camper. I've managed to finally work it back to the main battery.

The problem i...

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Last post by ray3324
04 Jul 2010, 19:55
Intelligent relay getting no charge

Last post by ray3324 « 04 Jul 2010, 19:54
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by ray3324 » 28 Jun 2010, 21:18

Hi All,

I recently bought a 2.0L 1982 Aircooled T25. The missus and i booked time from work and went about preparing the camper for a leisure...

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Last post by ray3324
04 Jul 2010, 19:54
quick electrical question

Last post by meehaja « 04 Jul 2010, 17:26
Replies: 1
by meehaja » 04 Jul 2010, 15:10

trying to make the horn work, so far, having identified that nothing was wired up and the switch in the centre of the wheel is broken...

wire from...

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Last post by meehaja
04 Jul 2010, 17:26
Electrics not working

Last post by iowcamper « 03 Jul 2010, 15:50
Replies: 1
by iowcamper » 03 Jul 2010, 10:54

took down the unit that holds my zig unit last week but when putting back up i no longer have any power to it at all?? 12v not working or mains...

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Last post by iowcamper
03 Jul 2010, 15:50
headlights on warning buzzer

Last post by Doctor Foster « 02 Jul 2010, 18:08

by Doctor Foster » 02 Jul 2010, 18:08

Found a 259 buzzer relay out of an F reg Audi at the breakers. Plugged it in and it worked. So far so good!

:ok

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Last post by Doctor Foster
02 Jul 2010, 18:08
Electrical advice

Last post by Peepshow Paddy « 02 Jul 2010, 14:50
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by Peepshow Paddy » 18 Apr 2010, 00:28

Hi there,

I've a 1984 1.9 WC on which I seem to be having some trouble with the internal electrics and was hoping for some tips, please! The van...

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Last post by Peepshow Paddy
02 Jul 2010, 14:50
ignition switch

Last post by trickydicky « 02 Jul 2010, 12:13
Replies: 9
by thebeach2008 » 02 Jul 2010, 08:30

hiya
my 82 t25 Aircooled sometimes clicks from the rear othertimes fires up ok, im guessing its a starter fault but the starter looks fairly new, so...

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Last post by trickydicky
02 Jul 2010, 12:13
lights on - radio goes off.

Last post by avant-garde « 02 Jul 2010, 11:06
Replies: 2
by avant-garde » 02 Jul 2010, 09:14

Hi all, any advice would be appreciated. I've just wired in my new radio using the same connectors as before (bit of luck there)...but now whenever I...

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Last post by avant-garde
02 Jul 2010, 11:06
Hardwired Dash Mod

Last post by nathaniel « 02 Jul 2010, 07:33
Replies: 30
by CovKid » 10 Jul 2009, 21:29
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Just thought I'd show you this.

Got so cheesed off with that pathetic circuit board on the back of the clocks, I hardwired the whole thing...
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Last post by nathaniel
02 Jul 2010, 07:33
Why do we have 2 leisure batteries?

Last post by dazzzer1 « 01 Jul 2010, 01:07
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by Big Boris » 30 Jun 2010, 17:24
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Hi all,

Sorry if this is a daft or 'should be obvious' question. OH and i are getting Boris ready for our next sojourn to France. We haven't...
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Last post by dazzzer1
01 Jul 2010, 01:07
leisure battery

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Jun 2010, 20:42
Replies: 20
by shiraz » 29 Jun 2010, 21:07
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Any advice on a model that will fit behind passenger seat,all ive found so far are too heigh to fit seems good inch plus in height space compared to...
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Last post by kevtherev
30 Jun 2010, 20:42
cb radio

Last post by weldore « 30 Jun 2010, 19:36
Replies: 2
by axeman » 30 Jun 2010, 19:20

just been cheaking the cb works before we go away, any how i in my van i can send out and be recived loud and clear, but reciving it sound is very...

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Last post by weldore
30 Jun 2010, 19:36
Electronic Power Steering

Last post by billy739 « 30 Jun 2010, 07:42
Replies: 31
by aarons56 » 07 Dec 2009, 22:30
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I just had EPS fitted by VWSUB. What a difference. I have been waiting for this experience soon after I got the van and my wife's recent back...
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Last post by billy739
30 Jun 2010, 07:42
glow plugs/starter question

Last post by kit « 29 Jun 2010, 19:27
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by tomsneade » 29 Jun 2010, 16:03

Hi, I know this is a daft question to all you experts, but i am totally in the dark....Would the engine fire up if the glow plugs were duff... im...

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Last post by kit
29 Jun 2010, 19:27
Is this me Alternater (Playing Up)

Last post by onc onc « 29 Jun 2010, 18:58
Replies: 11
by onc onc » 26 Jun 2010, 08:35

Hi all.
i need some help please, just spent a bootifull week in Norfolk in me van, BUT on the way up there i noticed the battery light coming on and...

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Last post by onc onc
29 Jun 2010, 18:58
dash lights not working

Last post by bug-er « 29 Jun 2010, 17:05
Replies: 3
by bug-er » 27 Jun 2010, 21:08

I have noticed that the indicator and alternator light on my dash do not work, is it simply a case of replacing the bulb or is it something more...

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Last post by bug-er
29 Jun 2010, 17:05
second Battery charging

Last post by jed the spread « 29 Jun 2010, 15:43
Replies: 13
by axeman » 26 Jun 2010, 22:10

I want too set up a second battery in the doka as sort of resurve battery, dose any one know if a rectifier would be suitble, as i under stand it...

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Last post by jed the spread
29 Jun 2010, 15:43
which battery? (small fire last night....)

Last post by CovKid « 29 Jun 2010, 12:52
Replies: 5
by polanski » 29 Jun 2010, 07:11

Hi, last night I had a fright. I forced the drivers seat back hard and the metal cover (insulated on the inside) was forced down so much that the...

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Last post by CovKid
29 Jun 2010, 12:52
golf 1y alernator to t25 wiring

Last post by weldore « 28 Jun 2010, 21:14
Replies: 5
by guevara110 » 26 Jun 2010, 10:43

Hi,has anyone wired a golf alternator to a t25 wiring loom?Problem getting the oil pressure light to work and I think its something to do with this...

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Last post by weldore
28 Jun 2010, 21:14
auto fuse and cable guide

Last post by djhammy « 28 Jun 2010, 18:43

by djhammy » 28 Jun 2010, 18:43

HI folks does anybody know of an on line guide as to what rating fuse to use with the various rated cable used in a van from lighting, relays etc....

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Last post by djhammy
28 Jun 2010, 18:43
Dashboard pcb

Last post by R0B « 28 Jun 2010, 16:15
Replies: 1
by Doogs » 28 Jun 2010, 16:08

I ve found this stuff to be good in putting clean connections at the pcb pins easy to paint over corroded bits (scrape back to copper first) and got...

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Last post by R0B
28 Jun 2010, 16:15
ipod amp - options?

Last post by roj62 « 28 Jun 2010, 13:49
Replies: 9
by rustytop » 25 Jun 2010, 19:28

I still have the orginal 1984 stereo cassette player in the dash and it works (ish). We don't want to replace it however, as it would detract from...

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Last post by roj62
28 Jun 2010, 13:49
Leisure battery

Last post by uniB « 26 Jun 2010, 18:19
Replies: 1
by shiraz » 26 Jun 2010, 18:10

Want to fit a leisure battery to van under passenger seat,any tips on model best suited etc. ? Thanks

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Last post by uniB
26 Jun 2010, 18:19
Main Beam Dash Board Light

Last post by noggintom « 25 Jun 2010, 20:33
Replies: 1
by Nck_mortimer » 25 Jun 2010, 16:25

:lol: Good news! My bus passed its MOT with only one advisorey. That little tiny main beam dash board light doesn't work. Anyone know where I can get...

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Last post by noggintom
25 Jun 2010, 20:33
Heated seats. Fuze size?

Last post by 72BUG « 22 Jun 2010, 06:19
Replies: 5
by 72BUG » 21 Jun 2010, 10:21

Having fitted my Saab heated front seats following the guide in the wiki (Thankyou very much once again to 80-90 and the original poster :ok )

I've...

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Last post by 72BUG
22 Jun 2010, 06:19
Radio Connections

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Jun 2010, 19:13
Replies: 3
by andylong677 » 21 Jun 2010, 14:44

Hi,

Please forgive this stupid question, but....

I have taken the radio out of my old car, which had the plastic block connectors. I want to...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Jun 2010, 19:13
charging a 100A battery

Last post by bigherb « 21 Jun 2010, 15:27
Replies: 9
by deeja » 21 Jun 2010, 08:42

I'm currently away and I've managed to flatten my 100Ah leisure battery. How much driving would typically be required to fully recharge it?
Thanks
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Last post by bigherb
21 Jun 2010, 15:27
clock set wiring (what colour wire is which)

Last post by Aidan « 21 Jun 2010, 07:26
Replies: 1
by jexps » 20 Jun 2010, 15:22

Hi Can anyone tell me what the wire colours are of each of the instruments below, that lead into the clock set. I can't find anything on wiki.I have...

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Last post by Aidan
21 Jun 2010, 07:26
leasure battery

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 20 Jun 2010, 21:08
Replies: 2
by axeman » 20 Jun 2010, 20:21

what sort of voltage should i be getting on the leasure battery when the engine is running, only asking as the main battery was reading 13.85v and at...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
20 Jun 2010, 21:08
Best route to run speaker cables

Last post by Rennie « 20 Jun 2010, 16:07

by Rennie » 20 Jun 2010, 16:07

I am looking at installing some rear spekers in my camper but dont want to run cables under the front rubber mats, is there an easy route to installl...

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Last post by Rennie
20 Jun 2010, 16:07
What part is this?

Last post by Cruz « 20 Jun 2010, 12:29
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by Llamapup » 06 Apr 2010, 17:15
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When using my left indicator the dash board light started flashing more quickly then normal. On investigation I identified that the front...
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Last post by Cruz
20 Jun 2010, 12:29
electrical wire colours

Last post by jexps « 20 Jun 2010, 09:25
Replies: 1
by jexps » 20 Jun 2010, 09:24

Hi Can anyone tell me what the wire colours are of each of the instruments below, that lead into the clock set. I can't find anything on wiki.

1...

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Last post by jexps
20 Jun 2010, 09:25
electrical problem dash

Last post by AngeloEvs « 19 Jun 2010, 22:54
Replies: 2
by jexps » 13 Jun 2010, 14:22

Hello

I have a problem with my 1987 t25 1.9l transporter dash clock set. I replaced the original clock set a few years ago because of faults and...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
19 Jun 2010, 22:54
can anybody tell me what this is? photo!

Last post by geordie skydiver « 19 Jun 2010, 12:50
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by charlie brown syndrome » 17 Jun 2010, 19:36

hi guys/gals
can anybody tell me what this is? its just left of the steering column casing on my van,
it turns and clicks on (light comes on) and...

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Last post by geordie skydiver
19 Jun 2010, 12:50
Whats this?

Last post by Rozzo « 19 Jun 2010, 11:06
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by Whitestar » 18 Jun 2010, 14:09

Hi everyone.

I've just signed after seeing some of your stickers on vans at Stonham Barns last weekend.
Nice site.

Anyway, I've been having a few...

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Last post by Rozzo
19 Jun 2010, 11:06
No rear lights.

Last post by mitchy « 18 Jun 2010, 07:59
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by gsmoke » 17 Jun 2010, 11:46

Electrics are certainly not my strong point.

One tail light wasn't working so I changed the bulb-nothing.
I've checked the fuse, the earth at the...

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Last post by mitchy
18 Jun 2010, 07:59
fuel gauge

Last post by AngeloEvs « 18 Jun 2010, 00:51
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by axeman » 17 Jun 2010, 19:32

driving home this evernig the fuel gauge just droped as if the inigtion was turned off. i have cheaked the conections on the sender and cleaned them...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
18 Jun 2010, 00:51
Ignition amplifier

Last post by eegdivad « 17 Jun 2010, 18:33
Replies: 2
by eegdivad » 16 Jun 2010, 10:42

Can anybody please inform me of what symptoms i would expect from a failing or failed ignition amplifier?
Engine is a 1.9 dg 1983.

many thanks....

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Last post by eegdivad
17 Jun 2010, 18:33
HELP A.C slow starter hot battery earth lead charged battery

Last post by Bert2 « 17 Jun 2010, 11:35
Replies: 8
by stillcool67 » 16 Jun 2010, 12:00

HELLO , I NEED HELP . I HAVE A Aircooled 1.9 VW CAMPER . basic ,danbury ....the starting as been slow for abit .( NOT USED FOR JUST OVER A YEAR ) a...

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Last post by Bert2
17 Jun 2010, 11:35
"Mystery" electrical bit ??????

Last post by BOXY « 16 Jun 2010, 20:47
Replies: 2
by BOXY » 16 Jun 2010, 19:17

Hi, can anyone tell me what this is? My van is an Autohomes Kamper MkII with what appears to be most of the original electrics. This connector is in...

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Last post by BOXY
16 Jun 2010, 20:47
Leisure battery confusion

Last post by Red Westie « 16 Jun 2010, 10:48
Replies: 27
by phil19gti » 07 Jun 2010, 09:59
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I'm after a bit of assistance if anyone can help regarding the leisure battery in our recently acquired 1985 van. We're off to Glastonbury soon where...
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Last post by Red Westie
16 Jun 2010, 10:48
lesuire battery

Last post by lhd « 15 Jun 2010, 22:04
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by stephen t25 » 11 Jun 2010, 21:34

Hi all.... i know i know i know this has been asked many times and i looked at all threads.... but what is the most powerful lesuire battery i fit...

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Last post by lhd
15 Jun 2010, 22:04
clock set wiring

Last post by AngeloEvs « 15 Jun 2010, 09:33
Replies: 1
by jexps » 14 Jun 2010, 20:35

Hi i have a t25 1987 1.9l and am having problems with the 14 wires that run into the clock set. does anyone have a wiring diagram to tell me where...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
15 Jun 2010, 09:33
radio running of starter battery?

Last post by janieh « 14 Jun 2010, 20:39
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by janieh » 13 Jun 2010, 21:05

Hi all

camping last week, we arrived on the Wednesday night, and didn't try and move the van until Saturday. By which time, the starter battery was...

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Last post by janieh
14 Jun 2010, 20:39
light when slider opens

Last post by uniB « 13 Jun 2010, 19:35
Replies: 9
by uniB » 11 Jun 2010, 18:07

I'm thinking it would be neat to have a LED strip light come on when the sliding door is opened – has anyone else done this? I guess there must be...

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Last post by uniB
13 Jun 2010, 19:35
fast flashing indicator light.help

Last post by johnthedog « 13 Jun 2010, 18:24
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by johnthedog » 13 Jun 2010, 17:33

Hi my lady is due her MOT Monday....by 12noon.

The only thing im aware of that is a defo no MOT player, is right side fast flashing indicator ive...

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Last post by johnthedog
13 Jun 2010, 18:24
Red battery light on when driving over 65mph?

Last post by toomanytoys « 13 Jun 2010, 17:44
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by cubensis » 13 Jun 2010, 16:54

Hi all, i dont often do 65mph except when going down hill! Whenever the van reaches this speed the red battery light comes on on the console that...

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Last post by toomanytoys
13 Jun 2010, 17:44
Radiator fan, aircon electrical problems

Last post by bigherb « 13 Jun 2010, 08:22
Replies: 3
by shakey » 12 Jun 2010, 15:47

Hi, need some help solving some electrical problems on my 91 syncro vanagon(2.1mv). I have no radiator fan stage 1 and 2 or aircon( although all...

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Last post by bigherb
13 Jun 2010, 08:22
Analogue clock repairs

Last post by belgianbill « 12 Jun 2010, 19:37
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by belgianbill » 11 Jun 2010, 21:52

Anyone know where I can get an analogue clock repaired?

I have two busted ones and doubt I can find a working replacement without spending millions...

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Last post by belgianbill
12 Jun 2010, 19:37
headlights flash when indicating!

Last post by android « 12 Jun 2010, 17:26
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by android » 11 Jun 2010, 13:52

hello, i have recently replaced the high beam led on my dashboard and everything seemed to work fine....for a while.
now all of a sudden when i...

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12 Jun 2010, 17:26

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