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POWER INVERTER PROBLEMS!!(pics added)

Last post by boatdog « 01 Apr 2010, 21:36
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by quagmire » 01 Apr 2010, 12:59
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I am ripping my hair out now with the power inverter problems we are having,hopefully someone can help me please?
inverter is a ROYAL 600w i bought...
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Last post by boatdog
01 Apr 2010, 21:36
fuel gauge lies!

Last post by rainman « 01 Apr 2010, 16:24
Replies: 3
by hemispheres » 01 Apr 2010, 14:30

Out for a run today when all of a sudden i lost all power and the engine cut out. After a good look around and a power of head scratching it became...

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Last post by rainman
01 Apr 2010, 16:24
Radiator fan relay

Last post by funkypaul « 31 Mar 2010, 20:53
Replies: 5
by funkypaul » 31 Mar 2010, 17:54

Hi all,
Not been on here for a while - perhaps correlated with the fact that my van has been going well (thanks to philippacman!). Anyway, tried my...

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Last post by funkypaul
31 Mar 2010, 20:53
Have I brought the wrong Alternator?

Last post by kevtherev « 31 Mar 2010, 20:50
Replies: 10
by nesty » 31 Mar 2010, 18:15

Hi

I brought a 2nd hand T25 90 Amp Altenator recently to upgrade.

However, it might be me being stupid but it looks slightly different to my...

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Last post by kevtherev
31 Mar 2010, 20:50
rev counter from alternator W terminal

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 31 Mar 2010, 18:44
Replies: 8
by Kwinpenny » 30 Mar 2010, 18:32

Hi all, just had my alternator refurbed (£55 from Autolec in Lowestoft - BARGAIN!)

So now thinking about attaching a rev counter from the W terminal...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
31 Mar 2010, 18:44
heater fan

Last post by Red Westie « 31 Mar 2010, 15:12
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by stiffler105 » 30 Mar 2010, 23:58

hello boys and girls, i got a fresh mot in november parked my van up with no problems covererd it up but first time i used it the heater fan wont...

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Last post by Red Westie
31 Mar 2010, 15:12
leisure battery relay

Last post by jtwhitestar « 30 Mar 2010, 19:27
Replies: 5
by jtwhitestar » 30 Mar 2010, 11:41

Hi all
I have done a search and found the my relay is stuck. giving me power to my leisure battery terminal.
However quite new to this stuff where is...

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Last post by jtwhitestar
30 Mar 2010, 19:27
what is a leisure battery?

Last post by CovKid « 30 Mar 2010, 09:56
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by eucalyptus marley » 29 Mar 2010, 20:47

this might seem like a silly question, but what is a leisure battery?

how is it different from a normal battery?

my new T25 has the terminals and i...

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Last post by CovKid
30 Mar 2010, 09:56
Interior wiring cable spec

Last post by uniB « 29 Mar 2010, 14:20
Replies: 4
by uniB » 26 Mar 2010, 20:51

Hi all,

I've been away from the forum for a good few months and my poor camper van has been laid up waiting for me to get on with fitting out the...

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Last post by uniB
29 Mar 2010, 14:20
Temp Gauge Problem 2.1 DJ

Last post by AngeloEvs « 29 Mar 2010, 12:18
Replies: 11
by Richardpiper » 10 Mar 2010, 13:28

Hi All,

I've had what I think is a temp gauge problem for a while. The gauge rises as the van warms up. It goes right to the top and the red light...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
29 Mar 2010, 12:18
fuel gauge not working

Last post by AngeloEvs « 28 Mar 2010, 22:12
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by stephen t25 » 28 Mar 2010, 18:45

Hi all, cheapest and easy way to sort. 1.6 ct air cooled :ok

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Last post by AngeloEvs
28 Mar 2010, 22:12
were can i get

Last post by campervanman « 28 Mar 2010, 20:21
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by rattybird » 27 Mar 2010, 09:13

different coloured dash light bulbs from

thanks in advance ...... :ok

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Last post by campervanman
28 Mar 2010, 20:21
Electrics Safety

Last post by Team28crew « 28 Mar 2010, 19:01
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by HizzleCamper » 28 Mar 2010, 18:53

Evening all,

When you first use your electric hook up are there any ways you can test that it is safe and who would you take it to to be services...

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Last post by Team28crew
28 Mar 2010, 19:01
Ignition Timing!

Last post by toomanytoys « 28 Mar 2010, 18:41
Replies: 5
by baldiebird » 28 Mar 2010, 17:07

Last month I had my 1980 2L Aircooled serviced (+new HT leads dizzy cap and rotor arm) at my local garage. Since then I have only taken the van out...

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Last post by toomanytoys
28 Mar 2010, 18:41
solar powered battery charger

Last post by lynda.caerau « 28 Mar 2010, 10:10
Replies: 4
by lynda.caerau » 27 Mar 2010, 18:31

I want to buy a solar powered charger to trickle feed my battery but i don't know which one to buy. Maplins have a 12v 1.5w battery Trickle charger...

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Last post by lynda.caerau
28 Mar 2010, 10:10
split charge

Last post by Red Westie « 26 Mar 2010, 22:50
Replies: 6
by stephen t25 » 25 Mar 2010, 20:33

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Hi all, do people think this split charge relay is suitable for my second battery ? :ok

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Last post by Red Westie
26 Mar 2010, 22:50
Brake lights not working

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Mar 2010, 21:38
Replies: 2
by Sugar Spun Sisters » 26 Mar 2010, 20:15

I've just discovered my brake lights don't come on when I have my lights on. They work fine when the lights are off. Confused. Any ideas?
It might...

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Mar 2010, 21:38
Wiring 12volt Lights to Leisure Battery

Last post by Red Westie « 25 Mar 2010, 19:15
Replies: 5
by Wolves3 » 23 Mar 2010, 17:53

Hiya,

I have brought two 12 volt, 8 watt strip lights to fit in the van and run off the leisure battery. I asked in the shop how easy they were to...

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Last post by Red Westie
25 Mar 2010, 19:15
Busted Indicators

Last post by bigherb « 24 Mar 2010, 08:02
Replies: 3
by VW Leon » 23 Mar 2010, 18:00

Can anyone suggest why both indicators work on the passanger side but neither on the driver side.
The same applies when i put the hazzards on

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Last post by bigherb
24 Mar 2010, 08:02
battery charging

Last post by Mr Bean « 23 Mar 2010, 22:30
Replies: 11
by iowcamper » 22 Mar 2010, 19:44

sorry to be a bit thick but i inadvertently left the stereo on in the van last night and now have a flat battery, i have taken it out to charge it up...

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Last post by Mr Bean
23 Mar 2010, 22:30
Early fuse box diesel reversing light fuse

Last post by VWCamperfan « 23 Mar 2010, 19:04
Replies: 1
by keytouch » 22 Mar 2010, 17:54

1983 early fuse style diesel.

Ok, so I opened up the little black box at the back of the engine bay to look at the connections.

I opened the...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
23 Mar 2010, 19:04
Digital Voltmeter/Ampmeter fitting

Last post by CovKid « 23 Mar 2010, 19:00
Replies: 10
by nesty » 20 Jan 2010, 22:36

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Hi

I brought one of the meters in the link above. However mine is the combined meter of Volts & Amps....

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Last post by CovKid
23 Mar 2010, 19:00
Leisure battery

Last post by jamesc76 « 23 Mar 2010, 18:18
Replies: 1
by TommyB260971 » 23 Mar 2010, 18:09

Hi,
I have a 83 westy and it does not have a second battery fitted. Should there be one?
If not can I fit one of the kits I see advertised? Are some...

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Last post by jamesc76
23 Mar 2010, 18:18
Ok, i give up! Where is it?

Last post by R0B « 23 Mar 2010, 00:40
Replies: 2
by hemispheres » 22 Mar 2010, 21:48

I know i'm going to sound like complete clown but i can live with the shame.
Can somebody please tell me where my rear wiper switch is? :oops:
1989...

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Last post by R0B
23 Mar 2010, 00:40
Subject changed. Glow plug strip fuse blowing - help!

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 22 Mar 2010, 19:29
Replies: 22
by Spiral » 07 Jun 2009, 22:16
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Trying to sort a short circuit out on my side lights & headlights and had the ignition switched on for a while. My diesel westy usually starts first...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
22 Mar 2010, 19:29
12v problems

Last post by gixster « 22 Mar 2010, 17:20
Replies: 3
by gixster » 22 Mar 2010, 15:46

Hi to all my question is im going to fit a two way fridge the wk end and a liesure battery to my t25 van ive read the wiki on fitting one using a...

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Last post by gixster
22 Mar 2010, 17:20
Westy rear window wiper difference LH and RH drive

Last post by NickyNine « 21 Mar 2010, 17:06
Replies: 1
by NickyNine » 21 Mar 2010, 13:41

Just fitted a second hand replacement and it works fine - but the wipe direction operates the opposite of what it should be. So looking from the back...

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Last post by NickyNine
21 Mar 2010, 17:06
towbar wireing

Last post by johnnyvespa « 21 Mar 2010, 16:34
Replies: 6
by johnnyvespa » 21 Mar 2010, 12:09

have a westfalia towbar to fit . but not sure about the wireing . i have to lots coming from the plug
.a red brown and green . then out of next one...

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Last post by johnnyvespa
21 Mar 2010, 16:34
lhd headlights mot?

Last post by simoncummins « 21 Mar 2010, 08:55
Replies: 2
by thebarn22 » 20 Mar 2010, 22:56

is there any way i can get my lhd square headlights to pass an mot? thery have no kick up 2 the right!

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Last post by simoncummins
21 Mar 2010, 08:55
Dash lights not working ?

Last post by happy camper « 20 Mar 2010, 17:20
Replies: 10
by happy camper » 15 Mar 2010, 21:19

Noticed tonight on my way home that my speedo / temp gauge lights aren't working all other lights are working and the dimmer is still diming the...

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Last post by happy camper
20 Mar 2010, 17:20
info please battery to starter +ve cable

Last post by spike blonde « 19 Mar 2010, 22:02
Replies: 2
by spike blonde » 19 Mar 2010, 18:04

i need to replace the long battery to starter motor cable on my petrol 1.9 wbx, for reasons too complicated to explain i dont have the original and...

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Last post by spike blonde
19 Mar 2010, 22:02
leisure battery

Last post by beergut100 « 19 Mar 2010, 16:32
Replies: 9
by Bessie the camper » 07 Mar 2010, 20:01

Hello for some funny reason ive just checked my leisure battery and i dont think it is :x ...... its a V063 43Ah am i thinking this is not a leisure...

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Last post by beergut100
19 Mar 2010, 16:32
Knackered Alternator?

Last post by Wilma « 19 Mar 2010, 10:05
Replies: 15
by Wilma » 27 Feb 2010, 12:51
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Help from electrical man please. T.25 with AAZ engine. Alternator seems to have ceased charging the battery. Battery charged up and the van starts...
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Last post by Wilma
19 Mar 2010, 10:05
Electric PS

Last post by lhd « 18 Mar 2010, 17:02
Replies: 1
by Grampavan » 18 Mar 2010, 14:53

Hi all,

Maybe a real dumb question from a niave newbie but is the electric power steering (£300-400 i think) any good and is it worth the money?...

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Last post by lhd
18 Mar 2010, 17:02
A Question for an electricain any about ? :)

Last post by reman « 17 Mar 2010, 18:19
Replies: 3
by nindy » 16 Mar 2010, 20:48

Hi,

In the final stages of setting up my elec hookup in my camper, I'm at the stage of wiring up a RCD unit but wanted to confirm the connections....

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Last post by reman
17 Mar 2010, 18:19
what dash bulbs?

Last post by CovKid « 17 Mar 2010, 12:40
Replies: 8
by boatdog » 16 Mar 2010, 20:52

hi hope this is an easy one, got a dash bulb out, speedo one, took out the bulb/holder but was wondering is it a standard bulb that comes with the...

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Last post by CovKid
17 Mar 2010, 12:40
oli light

Last post by Aidan « 16 Mar 2010, 19:31
Replies: 2
by graham1957 » 16 Mar 2010, 09:21

Hi, I am new to this club, I know a fair bit about air cooled but little about diesel. I have just got a syncro with a AAZ engine in it out of an...

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Last post by Aidan
16 Mar 2010, 19:31
head lamps

Last post by Aidan « 16 Mar 2010, 19:25
Replies: 3
by COURGETTE » 15 Mar 2010, 16:08

this is from harry the hermit crab

he has asked

will an old bay window head lamp, fit a t25 ?

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Last post by Aidan
16 Mar 2010, 19:25
Bulb help!

Last post by simony « 15 Mar 2010, 22:09
Replies: 1
by kaminokid » 15 Mar 2010, 21:15

Hi there,

We have a 1988 Holdsworth, it has in the rear 2 small spot/reading lights with 12v 21w bulbs that are frosted like house bulbs. Does...

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Last post by simony
15 Mar 2010, 22:09
No Charge?

Last post by toomanytoys « 15 Mar 2010, 21:18
Replies: 1
by meggles » 15 Mar 2010, 20:21

T4 1.9 TD. If I use a volt meter and conect across the battery terminals I get just over 11 volts. If I connect from the heavy terminal on the...

1 Replies

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Last post by toomanytoys
15 Mar 2010, 21:18
Alternatice place for Electric Hook Up Socket?

Last post by jaymo « 15 Mar 2010, 21:13
Replies: 4
by jaymo » 10 Mar 2010, 21:37

Hi folks,

Not been on here for a while, so hope you're all keeping well?

I'm looking at fitting an Electric Hook Up on my Caravelle, but didn't...

4 Replies

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Last post by jaymo
15 Mar 2010, 21:13
hand brake light

Last post by Aidan « 15 Mar 2010, 09:41
Replies: 1
by karl40 » 15 Mar 2010, 00:11

I have a 1983(A) reg devon 1.9 water boxer camper van, it is slowly being restored to her former glory.However should there be a handbrake warning...

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Last post by Aidan
15 Mar 2010, 09:41
my heater fan stopped!!!!

Last post by boatdog « 14 Mar 2010, 22:20
Replies: 8
by boatdog » 08 Mar 2010, 23:02

hi all my heater fan is toast used the details in the wiki and hey i got a dismantled dash board info on there so detailed thanks to who ever posted...

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Last post by boatdog
14 Mar 2010, 22:20
Need help with electrical interior bits

Last post by Rafa77 « 14 Mar 2010, 21:57
Replies: 3
by Rafa77 » 12 Mar 2010, 18:00

Hi, does anyone know of a decent auto-electrician in and around Rotherham, Sheffield, Barnsley area?

I want to put a propex heater, cigarette...

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Last post by Rafa77
14 Mar 2010, 21:57
1.6 ct no spark in dizzy

Last post by craigfev « 14 Mar 2010, 19:53
Replies: 6
by craigfev » 14 Mar 2010, 16:30

hi i require some assistance again got no spark from the dizzy should there be power goin to it down the 3 wires if so how much and where not sure if...

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Last post by craigfev
14 Mar 2010, 19:53
Flat Battery - Split Charging Relay

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Mar 2010, 08:13
Replies: 1
by davejl » 13 Mar 2010, 20:25

Hi I've been having trouble with my 88 Joker 1.6TD main battery going flat; I had left it disconnected over the last few months whilst it over...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Mar 2010, 08:13
how do i fit a ciggy lighter for sat nav?

Last post by nesty « 13 Mar 2010, 14:35
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by stiffler105 » 11 Mar 2010, 06:58

hello chaps, i wonder how easy it is to fit a ciggy lighter to my dash so i can plug in a sat nav,any ideas id be gratefull cheers fellas. :?:

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Last post by nesty
13 Mar 2010, 14:35
Pirhana Alarm Re-Activation from Dormant

Last post by JCL « 13 Mar 2010, 13:22
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by JCL » 12 Mar 2010, 19:49

the original owner of my van used it very little and dry stored it in his garage and therefore, to avoid battery drain somehow de-activated the alarm...

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Last post by JCL
13 Mar 2010, 13:22
Electric P.A.S.

Last post by dj biz r « 12 Mar 2010, 21:35
Replies: 85
by Ian Hulley » 23 Nov 2009, 14:18
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I can't remember who/where/when but there were a couple of folks asking about this ...

Nowt to do wi me, Ian :wink:
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Last post by dj biz r
12 Mar 2010, 21:35
red light in temp gauge

Last post by hammy44 « 12 Mar 2010, 10:03
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by hammy44 » 11 Mar 2010, 09:05

the red light in my 2.1 dj has started to flash and stays flashing, the themp gauge has remained in the same position, no over heating, water tank...

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12 Mar 2010, 10:03

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