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Wiring 12v fridge to 240v

Last post by 1664 « 14 Feb 2010, 03:38
Replies: 10
by sjmtlewy » 12 Feb 2010, 22:35

I've got a 2-way 12v/gas fridge that currently takes the leccy from the starter battery, the idea being that you only ever use it with the engine...

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Last post by 1664
14 Feb 2010, 03:38
Horn problem

Last post by Bowton Lad « 14 Feb 2010, 02:36
Replies: 4
by snowythebudgie » 13 Feb 2010, 14:34

Hi,
Ever since I bought my T25 last year the horn has only ever worked intermittently and even then it sounds pretty pathetic! Anyway it hasn't...

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Last post by Bowton Lad
14 Feb 2010, 02:36
car ardio power - switch modification question

Last post by jamesc76 « 13 Feb 2010, 16:03
Replies: 4
by italianjob » 12 Feb 2010, 18:18

evening

how do I work out what size cable i require to hook up my car radio to the leisure battery please? I'm going to carry out the switch...

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Last post by jamesc76
13 Feb 2010, 16:03
Square lights wiring?

Last post by Red Westie « 13 Feb 2010, 10:30
Replies: 6
by ninja.turtle007 » 11 Feb 2010, 19:41

Converting from round to square- are the inner smaller square lights supposed to headlights, main beam or fogs?

Thanks

Tom

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Last post by Red Westie
13 Feb 2010, 10:30
Intermittent wiper relay mod

Last post by billy739 « 12 Feb 2010, 20:40
Replies: 41
by nrxx » 01 Nov 2009, 00:02
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Just did the wiper mod after ages of not getting around to it. Excellent, I now have an intermittent wipe position with a variable delay and all for...
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Last post by billy739
12 Feb 2010, 20:40
Stereo Power?

Last post by Lucky7 « 11 Feb 2010, 23:44
Replies: 7
by Lucky7 » 09 Feb 2010, 12:19

Hi All.

I have just replaced the stereo and fitted some new speakers in to the van and whilst that is fine for driving around, I was thinking of...

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Last post by Lucky7
11 Feb 2010, 23:44
Fog light switch terminals ?

Last post by Red Westie « 11 Feb 2010, 23:40
Replies: 19
by happy camper » 04 Feb 2010, 21:07
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On the rear of the foglight switch there are 3 main terminals The one at the bottom is for power in from the lighting curcuit what are the other two...
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Last post by Red Westie
11 Feb 2010, 23:40
Split charge relay confusion!

Last post by Red Westie « 10 Feb 2010, 22:46
Replies: 6
by Rey » 10 Feb 2010, 16:09

Have been informed i have to replace my split charge relay on my 1990 westy atlantic however, the auto electrician is suspicious as to whether mine...

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Last post by Red Westie
10 Feb 2010, 22:46
Havn't got the HORN help.!!!!

Last post by lloyd « 10 Feb 2010, 17:53
Replies: 4
by gti mad man » 09 Feb 2010, 16:15

me horns died for no reason bought another one(low ampage) if i earth the 2nd terminal on it viola noise so theres voltage feed getting to it so...

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Last post by lloyd
10 Feb 2010, 17:53
T25 COOLANT LIGHT

Last post by AngeloEvs « 10 Feb 2010, 16:55
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by VERAT25 » 10 Feb 2010, 16:50

Re: T25 OVER HEAT AND FAN

hi there again.

re my earlier question.
fan works ok-(on both speeds) when i use a test wire across terminals.

red light...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
10 Feb 2010, 16:55
PCB for my 1989 T25

Last post by AngeloEvs « 10 Feb 2010, 11:15
Replies: 12
by dario » 08 Feb 2010, 18:55

Hi there

I need to replace the printed circuit board on my 1989 T25 (DG K chassis). My van has a rev counter.

My mechanic has not been able to...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
10 Feb 2010, 11:15
Radio wiring

Last post by skint-van-man « 09 Feb 2010, 20:53
Replies: 1
by Brian1 » 09 Feb 2010, 20:48

Hi where would be the best place to pick up a switched ignition connection for a new CD Player. Currently the ISO plug only has an always on 12 volt...

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Last post by skint-van-man
09 Feb 2010, 20:53
car amplifier and stereo - advice please

Last post by umgum « 09 Feb 2010, 14:44
Replies: 4
by italianjob » 08 Feb 2010, 19:22

hello again

As part of my refit on t'bus I'm looking at fitting an amp + new speakers so I can here some tunes above the roar of the mighty 1.9DG in...

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Last post by umgum
09 Feb 2010, 14:44
fuses

Last post by Cruz « 08 Feb 2010, 08:48
Replies: 7
by jimpainter » 07 Feb 2010, 18:50

Hi has anyone got a list for the fuses behind the glove box. My van is a 1.6d and i have the clear cover for the fuse box but no idea what the fuses...

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Last post by Cruz
08 Feb 2010, 08:48
split charge fuse keeps melting

Last post by bigherb « 07 Feb 2010, 20:53
Replies: 23
by djhammy » 04 Jan 2010, 21:14
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Hi there folks

I had a JK split charge relay fitted 3 years back when i purchased a leisure battery. All was well until last autumn but since then I...
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Last post by bigherb
07 Feb 2010, 20:53
Battery

Last post by lloyd « 07 Feb 2010, 09:42
Replies: 1
by polanski » 07 Feb 2010, 09:23

Hi, our van has been parked up for the last 5 months and I started it the other day no problem. Should I check battery liquid levels? Where is the...

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Last post by lloyd
07 Feb 2010, 09:42
wiring to carb info please

Last post by T25daisy « 06 Feb 2010, 20:27
Replies: 6
by T25daisy » 05 Feb 2010, 20:11

can somebody give me some advise on my van please .since buying the van ive had a lot of probs and finding out the engine was replaced buy a diy merc...

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Last post by T25daisy
06 Feb 2010, 20:27
Solar Panel to charge Leisure battery

Last post by jamesc76 « 06 Feb 2010, 15:56
Replies: 14
by nesty » 05 Feb 2010, 18:28

Does anyobdy on here use one. If so what wattage do you use?

My Leisure battery voltage gone down to 12.2V. I only charged it up the other day and...

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Last post by jamesc76
06 Feb 2010, 15:56
Wire to choke unit

Last post by Cruz « 05 Feb 2010, 22:35
Replies: 2
by Cruz » 05 Feb 2010, 14:51

On a recent inspection I noticed that the black wire from the auto choke unit on my pierburg carb is frayed where it meets the white/red connector...

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Last post by Cruz
05 Feb 2010, 22:35
12v to 4.5v supply

Last post by tonytech « 05 Feb 2010, 09:27
Replies: 13
by CovKid » 02 Feb 2010, 20:36

Anyone come across a vehicle transformer that will deliver stable 4.5v and isn't one of those cigarette plug in things? I'm wiring in a load of LED...

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Last post by tonytech
05 Feb 2010, 09:27
Glow plug light stays on

Last post by tetleysid « 04 Feb 2010, 19:01
Replies: 6
by richard.w » 03 Feb 2010, 18:04

I suffered the misfortune of having to replace the cylinder head gasket. Job done by a competent mechanic who has some knowledge of Dubs.
Since then,...

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Last post by tetleysid
04 Feb 2010, 19:01
westie circuit breaker

Last post by callanish « 04 Feb 2010, 18:39
Replies: 2
by callanish » 04 Feb 2010, 18:21

Hi
The last time i conected to the mains (before the winter set in ) all was well. I have just connected up and the breaker tripped out. I...

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Last post by callanish
04 Feb 2010, 18:39
Odometer not working

Last post by 156silver « 04 Feb 2010, 17:53
Replies: 4
by 156silver » 02 Feb 2010, 07:52

The odometer has stopped working in my T25. The speedo still works fine.
1982 2.0L Aircooled.

Any ideas on what the fault is and how to fix it?...

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Last post by 156silver
04 Feb 2010, 17:53
Diesel starter problem with wiring

Last post by Red Westie « 03 Feb 2010, 17:37
Replies: 2
by iain » 03 Feb 2010, 16:51

Went out to van and it started this morning nada at lunch, checked that there was power when using the ignition switch Yep
pulled cap of to reveal...

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Last post by Red Westie
03 Feb 2010, 17:37
Altenator charge under load

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Feb 2010, 17:37
Replies: 19
by nesty » 01 Feb 2010, 19:56
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Read the WIKI bit and I am gussing something wrong with my Alternator. I done investigation today.

I got a Holdsworth 1984. I inspected my...
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Last post by kevtherev
03 Feb 2010, 17:37
Fixed - at long last!!!

Last post by Plasticman « 03 Feb 2010, 17:25
Replies: 2
by tone » 03 Feb 2010, 16:53

Finally solved my starting problem - new ignition barrel fitted today - starts everytime !! job staightforward apart from refixing those plastic bits...

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Last post by Plasticman
03 Feb 2010, 17:25
Radiator fan on all the time

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Feb 2010, 21:53
Replies: 13
by Brooksie » 27 Jan 2010, 18:34

1984 1.9Petrol water-cooled.

Just picked up a ‘new’ van and noticed a fuse out of its holder. As soon as I put it back in, the radiator fan kicked...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Feb 2010, 21:53
12v TV

Last post by albertramsbottom « 01 Feb 2010, 21:36
Replies: 25
by Team28crew » 31 Jan 2010, 14:32
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Hello all, I have seen some 12v TVs on the bay of fleas and they say they are 240vAC/12vDC. Now they come with a 5amp transformer that goes to the ac...
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Last post by albertramsbottom
01 Feb 2010, 21:36
Location of Westy split charge relay

Last post by Red Westie « 01 Feb 2010, 18:52
Replies: 3
by Rey » 01 Feb 2010, 16:27

Hi all, got a problem with my split-charge system on my van, its a westy 1990 Atlantic, its not putting sufficient charge through to the second...

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Last post by Red Westie
01 Feb 2010, 18:52
Autohomes Kamper Split charge relay

Last post by Sunray « 31 Jan 2010, 22:06
Replies: 7
by Sunray » 23 Jan 2010, 14:14

My fridge doesn't work when driving and more importantly my leisure battery does not charge and has gone flat.

I'm wondering if this is the signal...

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Last post by Sunray
31 Jan 2010, 22:06
Slow wipers

Last post by Plasticman « 31 Jan 2010, 20:55
Replies: 8
by insitu_mouldings » 29 Jan 2010, 20:08

My wipers are operating very slowly.

Almost the same spped on both settings? Any ideas?

Cheers Jud.

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Last post by Plasticman
31 Jan 2010, 20:55
Heater control bulb

Last post by sjmtlewy « 31 Jan 2010, 19:01
Replies: 2
by sjmtlewy » 31 Jan 2010, 17:03

Couple of days ago I read the wiki article on the heater control bulb holder.. I honestly didnt know this was supposed to light up. Had a look behind...

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Last post by sjmtlewy
31 Jan 2010, 19:01
30A fan fuse- but where?

Last post by Brooksie « 31 Jan 2010, 11:44
Replies: 3
by Brooksie » 31 Jan 2010, 10:50

The Haynes mentions a 30A fuse used for the engine fan, but where is it? typing this with one finger whilst under the van - modern technology

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Last post by Brooksie
31 Jan 2010, 11:44
Leasure battery need one question

Last post by nesty « 30 Jan 2010, 20:50
Replies: 3
by camper » 30 Jan 2010, 18:29

Could some one advice me where i can buy a high amp leasure battery that will fit in the tray behind the drivers seat. I fitted a D2 ebersphacer but...

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Last post by nesty
30 Jan 2010, 20:50
Charging leisure battery

Last post by Willoughby « 30 Jan 2010, 14:52
Replies: 5
by northantsandy » 30 Jan 2010, 08:07

Hi Guys
I need a little advice re: Leisure Batteries

I have a zig unit and I am not sure if it is working or the leisure battery is dead. When...

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Last post by Willoughby
30 Jan 2010, 14:52
A rear fog light question. All LHD vans fitted with them?

Last post by billy739 « 30 Jan 2010, 10:51
Replies: 16
by jed the spread » 28 Jan 2010, 16:28
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Right on my latest venture into the electrics of this bollocking van has come up with a new question, rear fog lights.... I havnt got them :? I was...
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Last post by billy739
30 Jan 2010, 10:51
water tank level gauge

Last post by Doctor Foster « 29 Jan 2010, 23:26
Replies: 3
by Doctor Foster » 29 Jan 2010, 21:38

Have got a water tank level gauge with the push button the the front. It has three wires. a red a black and a yellow wire. Im sure the water tank...

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Last post by Doctor Foster
29 Jan 2010, 23:26
brown earth wire for fuel gauge

Last post by edoh « 28 Jan 2010, 21:38
Replies: 6
by edoh » 28 Jan 2010, 18:46

there is meant to be a brown earth wire for the fuel gauge on the front cross member -
does anyone know where it actually lives when its at home ?-...

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Last post by edoh
28 Jan 2010, 21:38
Headlights

Last post by toomanytoys « 28 Jan 2010, 18:31
Replies: 4
by stevo1980 » 28 Jan 2010, 15:12

Hi my head lights are like candle light. Is there a way of getting them brighter , an upgrade or bulbs etc. Its an 84 panel. Cheers steve

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Last post by toomanytoys
28 Jan 2010, 18:31
Stereo fitting / set up advice needed!?

Last post by _robin « 28 Jan 2010, 15:59
Replies: 11
by orangebooboobearcrew » 17 Jan 2010, 21:57

Hi,

We were lucky enough to be bought a new head unit for Xmas and I am just in the process of trying to fit this - albeit I have never done this...

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Last post by _robin
28 Jan 2010, 15:59
electrical gremlins after not using van.

Last post by helen « 28 Jan 2010, 12:56
Replies: 3
by chavan » 28 Jan 2010, 10:00

Right think i have found the main issue on wiki which an just earth problem(random warning lights on dash and no illumination at night). The one i...

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Last post by helen
28 Jan 2010, 12:56
wiring advice, any experts? head light washers, fogs etc.

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Jan 2010, 11:56
Replies: 3
by manxman » 28 Jan 2010, 11:13

My headlight washers are not working so I'm looking for advice on what the problem might be and when/how they operate. (I'm guessing its every so...

3 Replies

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Last post by kevtherev
28 Jan 2010, 11:56
Simple stereo question

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Jan 2010, 08:42
Replies: 1
by sln123 » 28 Jan 2010, 08:38

I have got a 1990 Westy with the original VW radio cassette fitted in it. My mate has got a modern radio / CD player with an ipod lead from his car...

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Last post by kevtherev
28 Jan 2010, 08:42
Number 18 relay

Last post by jed the spread « 27 Jan 2010, 14:36
Replies: 16
by jed the spread » 26 Jan 2010, 15:59
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Could anyone tell me what this is for please? Also i assume this shouldn't be getting warm but could do with some confirmation please.

jed
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Last post by jed the spread
27 Jan 2010, 14:36
Knackered aerial

Last post by T25 bad boy « 26 Jan 2010, 18:23
Replies: 5
by T25 bad boy » 24 Jan 2010, 19:57

Hi guys, my aerial has been playing up lately and I think it's because the rubber has perished leaving the metal inside to turn rusty, Can anyone...

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Last post by T25 bad boy
26 Jan 2010, 18:23
55amp Altinator

Last post by Debbie McGee « 26 Jan 2010, 00:47
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by Debbie McGee » 25 Jan 2010, 18:56

Just a quick one. I have a 2L Air cooled T25 and the alternator went on it. Will a 55 amp altinator be enough to keep it going?

cheers
Mike

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Last post by Debbie McGee
26 Jan 2010, 00:47
Has anyone ever fitted instruments in the Stereo slot?

Last post by Fin « 26 Jan 2010, 00:32
Replies: 2
by Fin » 24 Jan 2010, 23:43

Not man instruments or anything that would be weird!! :lol:

I'm looking at fitting a Rev counter and quite like my existing clock arrangement, so...

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Last post by Fin
26 Jan 2010, 00:32
hazard light switch

Last post by billy739 « 25 Jan 2010, 21:50
Replies: 5
by hairysqueaker » 24 Jan 2010, 23:22

should my hazard warning light switch flash on the dashboard when activated,i have a 1984 t25,my mechanic told me it would fail the mot if it...

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Last post by billy739
25 Jan 2010, 21:50
1.6td alternator connection wires question

Last post by dave friday « 25 Jan 2010, 18:28
Replies: 1
by camper » 25 Jan 2010, 12:19

I looked on the wiki but carnt find answers.The rear of the alternater for the 1.6td has the following connections W spade + spade threaded stud for...

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Last post by dave friday
25 Jan 2010, 18:28
Temp gauge issues

Last post by AngeloEvs « 25 Jan 2010, 14:07
Replies: 2
by Whitevanman » 24 Jan 2010, 15:29

As I now have another years MoT on my van (miracles do happen) I thought I would fix a few other issues that have been bugging me for a while. One of...

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25 Jan 2010, 14:07

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