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central locking

Last post by shortbloke « 11 Mar 2010, 22:51
Replies: 10
by joe75 » 08 Mar 2010, 17:42

Hello

I have just spend the day retro fitting VW central locking to my westy. A bit of a job, especially getting the wiring up and down the door...

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Last post by shortbloke
11 Mar 2010, 22:51
Buying a new sound system info?

Last post by nrxx « 09 Mar 2010, 23:42
Replies: 7
by Jake T » 03 Mar 2010, 22:35

hello all

i am gonna buy a new stereo and speaker set up for my camper but i got a few question first.

Can i fit any speakers in the doors or do...

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Last post by nrxx
09 Mar 2010, 23:42
Regulator part number

Last post by Brymoyes « 09 Mar 2010, 18:36
Replies: 3
by Brymoyes » 09 Mar 2010, 10:40

Hi there i have a 1983 1.9l water cooled. UK supplied but now living in New zealand.

I have been having trouble with charging and have now...

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Last post by Brymoyes
09 Mar 2010, 18:36
Coolant light flased twice now but 1 week apart

Last post by Hacksawbob « 09 Mar 2010, 15:08
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by Cruz » 09 Mar 2010, 11:44

The following has happened twice in the last 2 weeks.

the temp guage has always constantly sat in the middle. The top up tank level is fairly...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
09 Mar 2010, 15:08
Intermittent issue with fuel & temp gauges

Last post by boardmonkey « 08 Mar 2010, 10:43
Replies: 2
by boardmonkey » 06 Mar 2010, 13:39

Hi,

I have an intermittent fault with both the fuel and temperature gauges. One day they both work, then they dont, or then they start working...

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Last post by boardmonkey
08 Mar 2010, 10:43
Heater blower resistor

Last post by 1664 « 06 Mar 2010, 10:48
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by Red Westie » 06 Mar 2010, 09:31

At some point I'm doing my blower motor but before I rip it to bits I'm just trying to get it clear in my head just what is happening.
Last year I...

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Last post by 1664
06 Mar 2010, 10:48
A bit of solar advice would be awesome :)

Last post by v-lux « 05 Mar 2010, 18:49
Replies: 24
by Jake T » 01 Mar 2010, 18:30
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Hey there this is my first post on here. My name is jake im 21 i have got a high top t25 i bought a few months ago and i love it !! i have doen quite...
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Last post by v-lux
05 Mar 2010, 18:49
Wipers not stopping!!!!!!!!!!!

Last post by Dave W « 04 Mar 2010, 20:08
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by Dave W » 25 Feb 2010, 19:27

The wipers on me 1988 autosleeper, have decided to go crazy!!!!!!!!!. Turn ign on pull stalk towards you and washers activate. Then have to move...

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Last post by Dave W
04 Mar 2010, 20:08
central locking kits

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 04 Mar 2010, 06:32
Replies: 7
by Bessie the camper » 01 Feb 2010, 21:02

hello :ok

has anyone fitted a central locking kit on there van if so do you have any picture of where you fitted actuator and can you do the...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
04 Mar 2010, 06:32
90 AMP Alternator Wiring

Last post by ghost123uk « 03 Mar 2010, 12:38
Replies: 4
by nesty » 01 Mar 2010, 20:16

I have looked in the WIKI and seen the photo. Though just wanted to ask a question before ploughing into install.

On the back of my current...

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Last post by ghost123uk
03 Mar 2010, 12:38
temperature gauge

Last post by Doctor Foster « 02 Mar 2010, 20:41
Replies: 15
by tone » 09 Feb 2010, 15:08
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Temperature gauge not working properly - been living with it for a while but still annoying. Pretty sure van is heating up all right as there's...
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Last post by Doctor Foster
02 Mar 2010, 20:41
High beam indicator light

Last post by Kwinpenny « 02 Mar 2010, 19:43
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by Kwinpenny » 02 Mar 2010, 18:42

Hi again all.

With the head lights on, my high beam indicator in the dash lights up on dipped, and goes off on high! I first thought the connectors...

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Last post by Kwinpenny
02 Mar 2010, 19:43
water coolant led/gauge trouble

Last post by Kwinpenny « 02 Mar 2010, 18:38
Replies: 6
by Kwinpenny » 20 Feb 2010, 18:29

hi all,

I've taken the dash of mine out today to sort some on going wiring niggles. One of these is that the water coolant led flashes, and the...

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Last post by Kwinpenny
02 Mar 2010, 18:38
no spark?

Last post by dj biz r « 01 Mar 2010, 20:08
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by dj biz r » 25 Feb 2010, 19:31

dg 1.9 wbx leaked , cause broken head stud,now repaired,however on trying to start the old girl no joy . on inspection it would appear that a freind...

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Last post by dj biz r
01 Mar 2010, 20:08
SA grille & lights. Part numbers

Last post by jswagger « 01 Mar 2010, 17:11
Replies: 14
by jswagger » 19 Feb 2010, 14:54

Hi,

Does anyone know the part numbers for the South African round light grille & the lights to go with it. Reason I ask is I am soon off to SA and...

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Last post by jswagger
01 Mar 2010, 17:11
2 Problems... Horn & Dash Lights (MOT pending)

Last post by davidvincent « 01 Mar 2010, 15:43
Replies: 6
by davidvincent » 27 Feb 2010, 17:39

(1980 2ltr Petrol RHD CU)

Hi all,

I have done my searches and checked the wiki but still not resolved my two probs, all advice is welcomed as my...

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Last post by davidvincent
01 Mar 2010, 15:43
Temp gauge going mad?

Last post by colinbaines « 28 Feb 2010, 19:58
Replies: 5
by colinbaines » 28 Feb 2010, 13:33

Hi, folks,
My 1990 1.9 WBX DG seems to have developed a mad temp gauge!
This morning, checked water level in both the header and top-up tanks -fine....

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Last post by colinbaines
28 Feb 2010, 19:58
square headlights

Last post by Aidan « 28 Feb 2010, 19:12
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by thebarn22 » 28 Feb 2010, 18:33

hi, how can u tell the diference between left hand drive or right hand drive. the lights are not connected to a vehicle. so are there any numbers or...

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Last post by Aidan
28 Feb 2010, 19:12
Zig no longer charging during journeys

Last post by Tatty Chap « 28 Feb 2010, 18:11
Replies: 9
by Tatty Chap » 26 Feb 2010, 17:07

Hi,

Never had a problem with my Zig before, New lesiure battery fitted last year.
In fact I think it was working fine until 2 possible dates

1: New...

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Last post by Tatty Chap
28 Feb 2010, 18:11
Ignition problem

Last post by lhd « 28 Feb 2010, 12:43
Replies: 8
by lhd » 27 Feb 2010, 19:59

Everytime I start the van the ignition is getting stuck meaning no lights or electrics until I turn the key back a tad.
Anyone had this problem...

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Last post by lhd
28 Feb 2010, 12:43
T25 Battery

Last post by CovKid « 28 Feb 2010, 07:51
Replies: 4
by violinman » 27 Feb 2010, 13:14

Need a new battery for my T25 , 1.9 petrol water-cooled. Had been using a borrowed one off a car so not sure which is correct battery for it. Size ,...

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Last post by CovKid
28 Feb 2010, 07:51
H4 headlamps

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Feb 2010, 22:43
Replies: 11
by stevo1980 » 24 Feb 2010, 17:46

Where do i get a pair of these from as i want to upgrade, cant see a thing down dark country lanes. Cheers steve

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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Feb 2010, 22:43
lights and idling problems

Last post by ermie571 « 26 Feb 2010, 19:35
Replies: 8
by ermie571 » 25 Feb 2010, 20:54

ok, 2.1 running carb and LPG.

initial problem - running on three cylinders. Fixed by replacement leads. Now running on four.
Starts on the key in...

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Last post by ermie571
26 Feb 2010, 19:35
wipers blowing fuse

Last post by gally « 25 Feb 2010, 21:30
Replies: 2
by gally » 25 Feb 2010, 13:49

please can anyone tell me why my wiper fuse keeps blowing.
i have put a 20amp in for the moment.
10 amp works for a while then blows

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Last post by gally
25 Feb 2010, 21:30
Glow plug circuit

Last post by Wandy « 25 Feb 2010, 17:35
Replies: 13
by SEFSPEED » 28 Nov 2009, 16:40

Evening all,
Is there a glow plug (timer) relay in the old style fuse box - i have the relay in the engine bay - and can hear something clicking in...

13 Replies

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Last post by Wandy
25 Feb 2010, 17:35
re wire?

Last post by meehaja « 25 Feb 2010, 08:02
Replies: 5
by meehaja » 24 Feb 2010, 16:47

My dash is full of crazy wiring, no repeaters for indicators/ hazards don't work, no dash lights, no main beam warning lamp (is this an mot issue?)...

5 Replies

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Last post by meehaja
25 Feb 2010, 08:02
battery charging voltages

Last post by clartsonly « 24 Feb 2010, 14:21
Replies: 9
by clartsonly » 23 Feb 2010, 19:34

Hi

After putting my engine back in again I am not sure the battery is charging properly.

When the engine is running the voltage on the battery is...

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Last post by clartsonly
24 Feb 2010, 14:21
Vacuum Gauge Readings

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 Feb 2010, 23:20
Replies: 1
by Aidan » 23 Feb 2010, 21:56

OK, following on fom a comment by Simon Baxter in another Simon's post about his new lambda gauge I did as suggested and read up and found some...

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Last post by toomanytoys
23 Feb 2010, 23:20
Square Headlights Mounts Broken!!!!!!!!!

Last post by lloyd « 23 Feb 2010, 20:12
Replies: 2
by VW Leon » 23 Feb 2010, 19:51

I have just purchased a set of square headlights and grill off EBay, only to find the adjusting screws and mounts for the main lights are missing or...

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Last post by lloyd
23 Feb 2010, 20:12
oil light flashing at idle only

Last post by chavan « 23 Feb 2010, 19:53
Replies: 4
by chavan » 23 Feb 2010, 19:14

The oil light on my van (2.1 DJ 89/90 Whitestar) is flashing at idle 850 rpm but it goes out with tiny bit of throttle just below 1000rpm and does...

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Last post by chavan
23 Feb 2010, 19:53
FLASHING RED LIGHT

Last post by kevtherev « 23 Feb 2010, 16:26
Replies: 1
by tisher » 23 Feb 2010, 16:02

Hi guys just had my first ride out in my 1.9 dg 1984 the temp gauge was not working so stripped it out got the temp gauge to work but now the...

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Last post by kevtherev
23 Feb 2010, 16:26
Fitting RHD square headlights to a LHD van.

Last post by g60steve « 23 Feb 2010, 11:19
Replies: 5
by Mr Soft » 22 Feb 2010, 09:33

Hi all,

I am looking to fit RHD square headlights to my LHD van (although I haven't got them yet!). The van already has square headlights, so was...

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Last post by g60steve
23 Feb 2010, 11:19
ignition switch

Last post by Ray « 23 Feb 2010, 09:39
Replies: 6
by Ray » 22 Feb 2010, 21:17

was going to center parcs today and smelt burning, came to a halt and found ignition switch had burnt out! RAC took me back home left van at local...

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Last post by Ray
23 Feb 2010, 09:39
1900WB Spark Plugs

Last post by Red Westie « 22 Feb 2010, 20:29
Replies: 6
by mikec » 21 Feb 2010, 13:41

Hi

I got new plugs from GSF and they are smaller than my old ones. Bosch FR7DC+ whereas the old ones are WR7DC+. The new ones need a 10mm plug...

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Last post by Red Westie
22 Feb 2010, 20:29
Rear wash wipe

Last post by NickyNine « 21 Feb 2010, 21:48
Replies: 9
by dom_crompo » 11 Jan 2010, 19:59

My rear wiper runs but really slowly and sometimes doesn't have enough power to return to the park position, is it the motor or is it more likely to...

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Last post by NickyNine
21 Feb 2010, 21:48
my t25 killing coils

Last post by dumped.t25 « 21 Feb 2010, 20:40
Replies: 9
by dumped.t25 » 21 Feb 2010, 17:58

hey ive got a 1981 t25 with cu engine in it, it now has started killing any coil i put on there after about half an hour of running

anyone know...

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Last post by dumped.t25
21 Feb 2010, 20:40
Rear lights

Last post by BIG D « 21 Feb 2010, 18:49
Replies: 4
by BIG D » 19 Feb 2010, 20:20

HI, I have a set ulo lights on rear can these be changed for hella set? or is there a big differnce?
Can anyone help?

Regards Dave

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Last post by BIG D
21 Feb 2010, 18:49
Electric Window: How do the motors come out?

Last post by jhobson « 21 Feb 2010, 14:36
Replies: 7
by turbodavies » 09 Sep 2009, 21:45

Hi Chaps,

I have a problem with my factory fitted Electric off side window, it don't work :-(.

I have applied 12v directly to the motor and it...

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Last post by jhobson
21 Feb 2010, 14:36
does anyone with an Aircooled camper....

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Feb 2010, 14:30
Replies: 7
by kendall » 18 Feb 2010, 18:23

hi, does anyone else have a switch retro fitted on the dashboard that goes to a silver relay under the drivers seat next to the battery.
I have no...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Feb 2010, 14:30
Elecronic ignition

Last post by Grampavan « 21 Feb 2010, 14:26
Replies: 8
by Grampavan » 20 Feb 2010, 19:55

Replacing the points ect with electronic ignition, is it worth it? and what would anyone suggest for a 1915cc Petrol water cooled 1986 T25?

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Last post by Grampavan
21 Feb 2010, 14:26
auxillary battery questions.

Last post by kevtherev « 21 Feb 2010, 14:25
Replies: 1
by camper » 21 Feb 2010, 12:51

I recently installed a heavy duty split charge kit from raw componants & it works well i used a second car battery to test it out.I am asking advice...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 Feb 2010, 14:25
split charge kit on ebay

Last post by camper « 21 Feb 2010, 13:12
Replies: 4
by stevo1980 » 20 Feb 2010, 19:52

Hi just seen this kit on ebay. Is this good dont know much about electrics and want to fit a leisure battery I know most go off the alternator, so if...

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Last post by camper
21 Feb 2010, 13:12
Basic van intruder alarms

Last post by vanjam « 20 Feb 2010, 20:51
Replies: 5
by Grampavan » 20 Feb 2010, 19:22

Hi newbie here,
Can anyone advise me on a simple and cheap alarm that you can just plonk on the dash, wire up with a couple of wires, arm and leave...

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Last post by vanjam
20 Feb 2010, 20:51
Alternator output low

Last post by tencentlife « 18 Feb 2010, 17:00
Replies: 8
by Hacksawbob » 17 Feb 2010, 22:09

2.1 DJ
measured the output of my alt whilst searching for the running problem, (very underpowered driven but revs fine) found it to be just shy of...

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Last post by tencentlife
18 Feb 2010, 17:00
Post-1985 With Round Headlights.

Last post by toomanytoys « 17 Feb 2010, 19:05
Replies: 13
by SyncroT3 » 16 Feb 2010, 23:38

I was under the impression that post-1985 T3s/T25s should have the later rectangular headlights, but I keep seeing round headlight vehicles with...

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Last post by toomanytoys
17 Feb 2010, 19:05
right indicators are 'beeping'

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Feb 2010, 17:36
Replies: 3
by robber_roo » 17 Feb 2010, 12:28

Hi all

Just changed my indicator lens on my t25 and now when i turn right i get a beeping sound coming from the engine bay :shock:

It sounds like...

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Last post by kevtherev
17 Feb 2010, 17:36
igntion amplifier

Last post by Ian Hulley « 17 Feb 2010, 12:55
Replies: 10
by umgum » 31 Jan 2010, 16:13

this is going to sound daft as i think i already know the answer

got to my van the otherday and it wouldn`t start i have 2 ignition amplifer`s one...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
17 Feb 2010, 12:55
Coil / Ignition Amplifier question

Last post by thechubbsdub « 16 Feb 2010, 08:57
Replies: 2
by thechubbsdub » 15 Feb 2010, 14:59

Recently had starting problems on my van (1.9 petrol) that a mechanic friend of a friend tracked down to the lead(s) between coil, ingition amplifier...

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Last post by thechubbsdub
16 Feb 2010, 08:57
Instrument panel lighting problem

Last post by AngeloEvs « 14 Feb 2010, 17:14
Replies: 5
by Paul Mac » 13 Feb 2010, 13:54

Hi,

I own a 1989 1.6 turbo diesel (Holdsworth high top). I have recently encountered a problem with the instrument panel lights not working (not...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
14 Feb 2010, 17:14
heater blower, fuses blowing, why?

Last post by CovKid « 14 Feb 2010, 13:31
Replies: 7
by fairwynds » 13 Feb 2010, 09:39

Hi
last week my van started blowing Number 10 fuse, the 16A red one, repeatedly. This fuse serves the heater blower and the windscreen wipers, so I...

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Last post by CovKid
14 Feb 2010, 13:31

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