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What is this switch?

Last post by Red Westie « 21 May 2010, 12:21
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by IainG » 20 May 2010, 21:09

Any idea what this switch could be to the left of the power sockets? The wires disappear behind the side panel, so I'm not sure where they lead. I've...

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Last post by Red Westie
21 May 2010, 12:21
Noisy relay

Last post by kevtherev « 20 May 2010, 14:16
Replies: 14
by Essex Nige » 19 May 2010, 07:31

Have just fitted a duel charge system and relay as per the wiki diagram but i have a noisy relay, when i say noisy it buzz's when you accelerate then...

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Last post by kevtherev
20 May 2010, 14:16
curcit board

Last post by Aidan « 20 May 2010, 12:38
Replies: 4
by astonali2549 » 19 May 2010, 14:02

hi does anybody know where i can get hold of a curcit board that sits behind the dash board as it has just been to the garage and was told we may...

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Last post by Aidan
20 May 2010, 12:38
Heater fan test ...

Last post by CovKid « 20 May 2010, 12:34
Replies: 3
by Ian Hulley » 19 May 2010, 22:39

Can you bench test a heater fan in it's housing for noise ?

A chum has kindly offered a complete housing and before I start open-dash surgery on The...

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Last post by CovKid
20 May 2010, 12:34
Another leisure battery query!

Last post by horns « 19 May 2010, 20:17
Replies: 9
by Mr Soft » 18 May 2010, 10:59

Hi all,

Looks like my leisure battery is not holding charge, It has been in the van since I got it 2 years ago. Are the physical dimensions of all...

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Last post by horns
19 May 2010, 20:17
Ignition problems...

Last post by CovKid « 18 May 2010, 16:08
Replies: 35
by orangebooboobearcrew » 08 May 2010, 10:36
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Hi,

Having fixed the oil leak now and hopefully got the timing close enough to at least fire the van, tried turning over again this morning but...
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Last post by CovKid
18 May 2010, 16:08
cranking battery

Last post by VWCamperfan « 18 May 2010, 15:50
Replies: 3
by akikolajoie » 18 May 2010, 09:57

What is an acceptable amount of charging loss overnight for my battery in my Petrol T-25. I was told the original engine was replaced with a porsche...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
18 May 2010, 15:50
Water light/horn

Last post by ermie571 « 18 May 2010, 15:02
Replies: 4
by vern4130 » 01 Mar 2010, 10:17

Hi all,

I know there's loads of threads on odd water lights going, couldn't find one the same as my prob though so here goes...

Water light was...

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Last post by ermie571
18 May 2010, 15:02
stereo/leisure battery connection q's

Last post by vern4130 « 18 May 2010, 11:42
Replies: 6
by gazc » 17 May 2010, 11:14

hi,

just a quick one, does anyone know which cable connects the power for the stereo? its an 1986 1.9 panel van conversion. i want to fit a toggle...

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Last post by vern4130
18 May 2010, 11:42
wiring two leisure batteries

Last post by uniB « 17 May 2010, 15:14
Replies: 8
by uniB » 13 May 2010, 19:52

Hi folks,

I'm currently fitting out my van with new electrics. I will be using a Sargent EC155 control unit – the van battery will be wired in to...

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Last post by uniB
17 May 2010, 15:14
guess the connection..

Last post by kevtherev « 17 May 2010, 13:58
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by darrell » 17 May 2010, 13:20

Hi, still getting to grips with my T25 and today I decided to follow a diy dash-mounted switch that didn't appear to do anything only to find it lead...

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Last post by kevtherev
17 May 2010, 13:58
mot rules mainbeam dash light

Last post by Aidan « 17 May 2010, 09:31
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by jtwhitestar » 15 May 2010, 20:44

My dash console is slowly giving up.
first the digi clock then the clock lights and now oil and main beam lights. i know the problem is due broken...

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Last post by Aidan
17 May 2010, 09:31
Heater blower resistors

Last post by Aidan « 17 May 2010, 07:38
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by Red Westie » 16 May 2010, 22:13

Does anyone have any info on heater blower resistors....I know the original is a single ceramic unit presumably with two resistor windings...does...

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Last post by Aidan
17 May 2010, 07:38
mot rules mainbeam dash light

Last post by jtwhitestar « 16 May 2010, 07:18
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by jtwhitestar » 15 May 2010, 20:50

My dash console is slowly giving up.
first the digi clock then the clock lights and now oil and main beam lights. i know the problem is due broken...

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Last post by jtwhitestar
16 May 2010, 07:18
Ignition Timing

Last post by toomanytoys « 15 May 2010, 09:10
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by Tug » 15 May 2010, 08:58

Hi,
I have been reading the various threads on the board ad to be honest it has got me thinking.....I recently checked the ignition timing on my bus...

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Last post by toomanytoys
15 May 2010, 09:10
cigarette lighter not wired

Last post by kevtherev « 14 May 2010, 18:30
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by krynac » 14 May 2010, 18:18

how do you wire up a cigarette socket in a t25 mine is a westy, there is a socket but no wires connected, i am sure it is dead simple any advice...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 May 2010, 18:30
4 electric faults

Last post by CovKid « 14 May 2010, 15:02
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by baddad » 11 May 2010, 12:55

1my battery gets drained easy had it chckd while it was running showed fine my brake lights and horn dnt work the earth at the bottom of my steering...

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Last post by CovKid
14 May 2010, 15:02
Fuse box diagram

Last post by stevehanx71 « 14 May 2010, 12:39
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by stevehanx71 » 14 May 2010, 12:30

Can anyone help me????
Cant find a diagram with what fuse is for what and i think my break lights are not working??

HELP PLEASE!!!!!

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Last post by stevehanx71
14 May 2010, 12:39
L.E.D lighting . What and where?

Last post by Jake T « 13 May 2010, 21:32
Replies: 11
by Jake T » 26 Apr 2010, 09:26

Hey there crew.

Im wanting to get l.e.d lighting for the camper .. a strip light and a couple of down lighters and i was wondering if anyone knew...

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Last post by Jake T
13 May 2010, 21:32
Fuel Guage. Replace or Not

Last post by rabbids « 13 May 2010, 19:03
Replies: 5
by rabbids » 12 May 2010, 14:45

Hi all, I know there are many posts about fuel gauges not working and I searched as best I can for an answer, but here goes. My fuel gauge stopped...

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Last post by rabbids
13 May 2010, 19:03
electric hookup on number plate flap - anyone got a picture?

Last post by CovKid « 13 May 2010, 15:15
Replies: 30
by sonic23 » 22 Jul 2008, 14:31
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Hiya, I don't want to cut a hole in the side of my van so I was wondering if someone could show me a picture of how they've mounted the hookup point...
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Last post by CovKid
13 May 2010, 15:15
Indicators playing up

Last post by RoosterBooster « 12 May 2010, 18:20
Replies: 4
by RoosterBooster » 08 May 2010, 15:11

When i put left / right indicators on the light appears on the dash (not intermittently) but neither sets of lights work. Have checked bulbs, fuses...

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Last post by RoosterBooster
12 May 2010, 18:20
What is the fan in the battery bay for, its shorting.

Last post by toshT25 « 12 May 2010, 17:24
Replies: 4
by toshT25 » 11 May 2010, 18:39

Hi, Theres a fan or pump in the passenger side rear battery bay behind the air filter (changed filter yesterday) and it comes on and off when I move...

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Last post by toshT25
12 May 2010, 17:24
fuse box diagram

Last post by R0B « 12 May 2010, 00:35
Replies: 5
by mreaney » 11 May 2010, 13:39

Can anyone help me ? i have a '81 1.6 diesel westy, left hooker. my battery has been going flat every 4 days or so, so i presume i've got a drain...

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Last post by R0B
12 May 2010, 00:35
fans , switches, fire

Last post by CovKid « 10 May 2010, 22:28
Replies: 8
by tonyandjulie » 10 May 2010, 20:28

There I was hanging about by the van with the engine running trying to place in my mind that smell that had suddenly appeared. Then I got it, I knew...

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Last post by CovKid
10 May 2010, 22:28
Alarm Systems

Last post by dj biz r « 10 May 2010, 21:12
Replies: 1
by Chumbley Van » 10 May 2010, 15:07

Can anyone recommend an alarm system for a T25 hightop 1989 that doesn't cost the earth and doesn't make your life a misery (and your neighbours...

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Last post by dj biz r
10 May 2010, 21:12
Stereo fitting - Wiring

Last post by sezicoolcat « 10 May 2010, 21:10
Replies: 25
by phil19gti » 03 May 2010, 19:27
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I've had a good search of past posts but I couldn't find an exact answer to my problem. I was trying to fit a stereo into my 1985 van today, but it...
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Last post by sezicoolcat
10 May 2010, 21:10
full beam light on one side doesn't work

Last post by AngeloEvs « 10 May 2010, 14:54
Replies: 6
by sharkjazz » 14 Apr 2010, 11:19

If have headlights on dipped, both work, if turn on full beam, the left side hardly works at all, emits less light than if on dipped.

I was thinking...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
10 May 2010, 14:54
Spring Compressors. Do I need them?

Last post by mikec « 10 May 2010, 12:05
Replies: 3
by mikec » 02 May 2010, 22:26

Just read (Again) the Brick-Yard Article on changing springs ( ). No mention of using compressors. Just jack the van up and the lower arms drop...

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Last post by mikec
10 May 2010, 12:05
Rev Counter Calibration

Last post by wackiki « 09 May 2010, 20:22
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by wackiki » 08 May 2010, 21:50
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Hi Guys I'm new here so excuse anything i've missed, I think i've looked through everything and still can't find an answer.
I have a 1990 1.9...
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Last post by wackiki
09 May 2010, 20:22
Dash removal pics

Last post by CovKid « 09 May 2010, 17:33
Replies: 8
by fairwynds » 09 May 2010, 10:53

Following the recent dash removal threads, and the excellent link on the WIKI, Ive been taking my dashboard out, to:
A) Repare/replace heater blower...

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Last post by CovKid
09 May 2010, 17:33
Oil Light on T25

Last post by DevonAid « 09 May 2010, 10:09
Replies: 6
by aronadams » 08 May 2010, 20:20

Hi All,

We have just picked up our first camper and still getting use to the noises it makes!!!

On the drive home, when going round a couple of...

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Last post by DevonAid
09 May 2010, 10:09
Westfalia Electrical problems (might be fuses)

Last post by roj62 « 08 May 2010, 16:31
Replies: 4
by roj62 » 03 May 2010, 20:52

Hi. We were camping with our recently bought Westfalia Atlantic and had a problem crop up with the electrics.

We had been having problems with the...

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Last post by roj62
08 May 2010, 16:31
temp guage

Last post by fixitsteve « 08 May 2010, 01:17
Replies: 12
by COURGETTE » 06 May 2010, 11:30

mine doesnt work, is there anything else i can use out there, as i do worry, especially when stuck in a jam

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Last post by fixitsteve
08 May 2010, 01:17
fitting new dash clock

Last post by posler « 06 May 2010, 15:39
Replies: 4
by posler » 05 May 2010, 20:20

hi everyone how easy or hard is it to just fit a new anolog clock by replacing the old one (or fix one any common problems?) ive had the whole thing...

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Last post by posler
06 May 2010, 15:39
Main battery stopped supporting satnav/phone charge

Last post by TravellingChick « 06 May 2010, 06:56
Replies: 6
by TravellingChick » 04 May 2010, 07:45

Satnav and phone charger work fine in the car and have previously worked fine in the van until this weekend just gone.

I use a cig lighter with...

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Last post by TravellingChick
06 May 2010, 06:56
Leccy Problem?

Last post by VWCamperfan « 06 May 2010, 06:34
Replies: 6
by rikisha9 » 15 Apr 2010, 13:26

Hi folks

Ive got a 1984 t25 panel van, 1.9 petrol, watercooled

I have done this twice, installed fully charged battery, got engine ticking over...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
06 May 2010, 06:34
Electrical issue - internal lights & fridge

Last post by Red Westie « 05 May 2010, 23:16
Replies: 3
by grumpyoldgit » 16 Jun 2009, 13:40

Let me start by saying that I am not technically minded so any answers should be phrased as if talking to a child.

I have a 1983 Devon Moonraker. I...

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Last post by Red Westie
05 May 2010, 23:16
flashing dash light

Last post by lloydy « 05 May 2010, 17:25
Replies: 6
by uniB » 05 May 2010, 16:05

My van's been standing doing nothing much for the last few months, I've now got the flashing red light back on the dash. I had it before last year...

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Last post by lloydy
05 May 2010, 17:25
Leisure battery restored to health

Last post by ghost123uk « 05 May 2010, 16:45
Replies: 6
by tonytech » 05 May 2010, 07:51

A workmate brought his Caravan Leisure battery (110Ah) in to me last week because he had let it go really flat over 12 months and couldnt get it to...

6 Replies

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Last post by ghost123uk
05 May 2010, 16:45
Testing for a battery drain

Last post by CovKid « 05 May 2010, 16:04
Replies: 5
by albertramsbottom » 04 May 2010, 15:57

whats the best way to test for a battery drain?. I have recently developed a bad one. Basically if I leave the battery conected its flat in 15 hours...

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Last post by CovKid
05 May 2010, 16:04
Westy Charger Wiring

Last post by jason.nazen « 04 May 2010, 06:57
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by jason.nazen » 02 May 2010, 08:31

My original Westy battery charger gave up on me and I have read the articles on fitting a new charger however the existing wiring has me baffled....

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Last post by jason.nazen
04 May 2010, 06:57
Star safety light as fog light?

Last post by CycloneMike « 03 May 2010, 20:51
Replies: 5
by fried chicken » 03 May 2010, 15:04

Hi
I have been thinking of using a star safety light as a fog light as the standard plastic fog lights are rubbish. has anyone done this? is there...

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Last post by CycloneMike
03 May 2010, 20:51
Battery Light problems - Leisure battery

Last post by ghost123uk « 01 May 2010, 09:47
Replies: 6
by ndcxs16 » 29 Apr 2010, 20:16

Hope someone can help and point me in the right direction

I recently fitted a split charge relay to charge a Leisure battery (LB) in the engine bay...

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Last post by ghost123uk
01 May 2010, 09:47
12v tv/dvd combo

Last post by Red Westie « 30 Apr 2010, 16:36
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by Dave W » 30 Apr 2010, 15:47

Just after some advice im looking for a portable tv/multi region dvd player ideally 12v. Must be multi region dvd player.!!!!
Does anyone know what...

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Last post by Red Westie
30 Apr 2010, 16:36
what headlight bulbs do i need

Last post by karl40 « 30 Apr 2010, 15:05
Replies: 3
by karl40 » 28 Apr 2010, 21:38

Hello all, i have just brought new bulbs for the van and they don't fit!! I got H4 bulbs and the seating in the headlamps is wrong and the new bulbs...

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Last post by karl40
30 Apr 2010, 15:05
Urgent Help Needed! Window Washer Pump Issues

Last post by FergusT25 « 30 Apr 2010, 12:19
Replies: 20
by si macc » 27 Apr 2010, 18:42
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Got my MOT tomorrow and as its my first MOT ever I totally forgot about the window washers. Yesterday I located the washer reservoir and pump and...
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Last post by FergusT25
30 Apr 2010, 12:19
Flat battery

Last post by daddytom68 « 29 Apr 2010, 18:34
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by tonysbus » 20 Apr 2010, 13:34

Since putting my engine back in the van the alternator light stay's on and the battery goe's flat over night i've since traced this to the stereo but...

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Last post by daddytom68
29 Apr 2010, 18:34
Temperature guage

Last post by Gaz « 29 Apr 2010, 17:14
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by Gaz » 28 Apr 2010, 21:18

My temperature guage has stopped working. Where can I order a decent new one from? It's a 2.1 petrol.
Cheers

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Last post by Gaz
29 Apr 2010, 17:14
rotten egg smell when charing leisure battery

Last post by ghost123uk « 29 Apr 2010, 14:56
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by colouredFunk » 25 Apr 2010, 10:28

Hello,

My van is being filled with a (not) so lovely rotten egg smell when charging my leisure battery, it's about 1 year old)

This is the charger...

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Last post by ghost123uk
29 Apr 2010, 14:56

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