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Leisure batteries...

Last post by Plasticman « 24 Jan 2010, 23:46
Replies: 11
by fullsunian » 24 Jan 2010, 15:37

Hi all, was just wondering what ampage your leisure battery is :?:
Ta :ok

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Last post by Plasticman
24 Jan 2010, 23:46
Interior lights not working

Last post by Darbs « 24 Jan 2010, 08:04
Replies: 5
by Darbs » 23 Jan 2010, 18:14

Just replaced both bulbs on lights that work when doors are opened , however they don't work. I've checked fuse and that's ok, any ideas? The vans an...

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Last post by Darbs
24 Jan 2010, 08:04
Rad fan test

Last post by toomanytoys « 23 Jan 2010, 23:36
Replies: 3
by Hacksawbob » 23 Jan 2010, 20:57

Can someone remind me what the test is for the rad fan when you short accross two of the three conections on the rad temp sensor? Oh and what...

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Last post by toomanytoys
23 Jan 2010, 23:36
Alternator

Last post by Red Westie « 22 Jan 2010, 01:47
Replies: 10
by stephen t25 » 21 Jan 2010, 21:01

Hello all.... i'm looking to upgrade my alternator to a more powerful one than the standard, i am running a larger 12v 65ah main battery and a big...

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Last post by Red Westie
22 Jan 2010, 01:47
Electronic Woes

Last post by Mr Bean « 21 Jan 2010, 22:39
Replies: 1
by RichardF » 21 Jan 2010, 19:42

Apart from the CV joint problems on our last trip, detailed in the Syncro section, we had some bothersome electronic problems.

After driving about...

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Last post by Mr Bean
21 Jan 2010, 22:39
intermittent random selection of rear lights not working

Last post by ambivert « 21 Jan 2010, 08:12
Replies: 2
by ambivert » 20 Jan 2010, 23:02

My rear lights are playing up! Some of them work some of the time, is the best I can describe it:

* indicators (both sides, rear only) stopped...

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Last post by ambivert
21 Jan 2010, 08:12
erratic fuel gauge

Last post by edoh « 20 Jan 2010, 21:59
Replies: 7
by edoh » 17 Jan 2010, 20:43

sometimes flickers into life and the dial moves up the gauge to where the petrol roughly is. But most of the time nothing. A full tank has always...

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Last post by edoh
20 Jan 2010, 21:59
Tachometers

Last post by kevtherev « 20 Jan 2010, 18:20
Replies: 13
by bunnynogood » 08 Jan 2010, 21:43

Hi all..

One thing I really miss on 'the bridge' is a Tacho. Thinking of retro fitting but not quite sure what might be a suitable unit. All advice...

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Last post by kevtherev
20 Jan 2010, 18:20
Battery negative hot !!!

Last post by AngeloEvs « 20 Jan 2010, 16:08
Replies: 6
by glenn77 » 19 Jan 2010, 15:09

Just went out to start the van and put my hand on the short earth wire that goes from the negative terminal to the chassis - it was quite hot to...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
20 Jan 2010, 16:08
help

Last post by garyd « 19 Jan 2010, 21:29
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by orkneychariot » 19 Jan 2010, 20:36

hi folks , not been here in a couple of years, but i'm back ( round of applause pls lol) me and my partner have just bought an 86 leisuredrive camper...

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Last post by garyd
19 Jan 2010, 21:29
Alternator died, what to do?

Last post by lloyd « 19 Jan 2010, 11:09
Replies: 12
by lloyd » 19 Jan 2010, 07:49

Need some help.

Started off for work and light came on. Slipped back home and engine died as I parked. Checked voltage.. definately not charging....

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Last post by lloyd
19 Jan 2010, 11:09
electronic ignition on my beetle

Last post by ermie571 « 19 Jan 2010, 11:01
Replies: 4
by ermie571 » 18 Jan 2010, 21:57

Hello oh wise ones!

Right, it has been a particul arly slow day at work, so spent the lunch break on fleabay. In my random search of beetle and...

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Last post by ermie571
19 Jan 2010, 11:01
Ignition fault

Last post by brandygangster « 18 Jan 2010, 18:29
Replies: 3
by brandygangster » 17 Jan 2010, 15:10

Hi guys,

I have an intermittent fault on the ignition on starting. Every now and again you get to the starting postion on key and it just clicks,...

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Last post by brandygangster
18 Jan 2010, 18:29
What have I done to my battery??

Last post by iggi « 17 Jan 2010, 21:41
Replies: 10
by iggi » 15 Jan 2010, 20:41

Hello, need some advice here.
Was polishing my halo earlier this week having successfully removed my (flat, not moved for weeks) battery from the van...

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Last post by iggi
17 Jan 2010, 21:41
rev counter wireing

Last post by edoh « 15 Jan 2010, 19:37
Replies: 7
by treacle » 14 Jan 2010, 13:03

rev counter can anyone tell me how its wired up, i no the short black wire gos to ground and the short red is to the dash lights (i think) long black...

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Last post by edoh
15 Jan 2010, 19:37
Help with new interior lights

Last post by callanish « 13 Jan 2010, 16:00
Replies: 8
by pjjones00 » 13 Jan 2010, 12:02

I am planning to fit new interior lights inside my westy. Will probably replace the old ones with round led lights. similar to these onclick=...

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Last post by callanish
13 Jan 2010, 16:00
Removing headlight warning bulb

Last post by phredd « 13 Jan 2010, 10:32
Replies: 4
by Mick & Tracey » 10 Jan 2010, 23:10

Headlight warning bulb is very dim - How do you get at it?

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Last post by phredd
13 Jan 2010, 10:32
Help, my LH side lights and rear lights wont turn off.

Last post by jed the spread « 12 Jan 2010, 21:51
Replies: 15
by jed the spread » 09 Jan 2010, 14:19
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Can ayone help were to start on this problem, its a fhooking pain in the a***. The front side light wont go out neither will the LH side rear lights....
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Last post by jed the spread
12 Jan 2010, 21:51
ISCU Failure

Last post by Simon Baxter « 12 Jan 2010, 21:23
Replies: 8
by mattk918 » 06 Jan 2010, 21:10

When as ISCU fails is there a normal or typical failure mode? They are basically a box full of resistors, capacitors, transistors and a couple of...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
12 Jan 2010, 21:23
Blower switch / Fan switch

Last post by rottenrobin « 11 Jan 2010, 18:19
Replies: 6
by Fozzie » 30 Oct 2009, 17:34

Autumn. A working heater fan is about to become very important, but ours has never worked properly since getting the van, and packed up completely...

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Last post by rottenrobin
11 Jan 2010, 18:19
alternater

Last post by Red Westie « 10 Jan 2010, 19:16
Replies: 14
by nutter66 » 31 Dec 2009, 20:11

my batterys wont charge when engine is going i have checked wires and batterys but all seems fine is there a easy way to test the alternater. i have...

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Last post by Red Westie
10 Jan 2010, 19:16
Interior Leisure batteries

Last post by R0B « 10 Jan 2010, 16:46
Replies: 6
by JokerMart » 10 Jan 2010, 16:03

Can anyone tell me the secret in getting the drivers seat, (LHD), in the right position to allow removal of the Interior Leisure battery.

Many...

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Last post by R0B
10 Jan 2010, 16:46
Speedo Dial Change

Last post by Willoughby « 10 Jan 2010, 10:29
Replies: 8
by Blue Moonraker » 02 Jan 2010, 13:15

Weve recently bought a Westy from Germany and just want to change the speedo dial to read MPH (not bothered about the mileometer being km's). Have...

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Last post by Willoughby
10 Jan 2010, 10:29
Flat battery thanks to immobilizer...again

Last post by MaddyJ « 09 Jan 2010, 21:42
Replies: 18
by silverbullet » 05 Jan 2010, 13:27
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Anyone else have experience of this? The bus is fitted with a toad A606 alarm/immob. and despite having a Maplin 15w solar panel across the...
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Last post by MaddyJ
09 Jan 2010, 21:42
battery

Last post by Plasticman « 08 Jan 2010, 21:18
Replies: 6
by simony » 08 Jan 2010, 17:48

any ideas on best place to purchase a battery ?

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Last post by Plasticman
08 Jan 2010, 21:18
12 volt battery charger unbuilt for the leisure batt

Last post by Red Westie « 08 Jan 2010, 16:54
Replies: 7
by armyphil » 07 Jan 2010, 18:38

Has anyone else wired in a trickle charger/batt charger for there leisure battery off the hook up?

I have finally got round to sorting the camping...

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Last post by Red Westie
08 Jan 2010, 16:54
Quick Battery Charging Question

Last post by zencamper « 08 Jan 2010, 16:33
Replies: 5
by zencamper » 08 Jan 2010, 12:06

Hi folks,

Just a quick question - my battery was flat today so I've now got it hooked up to a Halfords 1800cc battery charger. I started at 11:40....

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Last post by zencamper
08 Jan 2010, 16:33
Electrics query re. earths

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 08 Jan 2010, 15:08
Replies: 3
by chuckle-bus-tom » 08 Jan 2010, 12:39

I need to replace a few connections on the under-dash earths as they have corroded loose and was wondering what ampage of connector I need to use? I...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
08 Jan 2010, 15:08
head light problem

Last post by Aidan « 08 Jan 2010, 11:48
Replies: 10
by yankiecamper » 07 Jan 2010, 17:24

Hi all
I have got a 1981 USA T25 westfalia 1.6 turbo diesel which has now got a problem with its head lights, here’s what’s happening when I put...

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Last post by Aidan
08 Jan 2010, 11:48
intermittent rev counter

Last post by v-lux « 06 Jan 2010, 20:26
Replies: 6
by v-lux » 05 Jan 2010, 09:45

The rev counter on my Diesel AAZ set up is a bit intermittent.
Ive played around with the multi plug, not convinced this is the problem.

So i would...

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Last post by v-lux
06 Jan 2010, 20:26
Gauges

Last post by CovKid « 06 Jan 2010, 19:51
Replies: 2
by sunny » 06 Jan 2010, 16:31

Interested in getting hold of some dials to monitor things like engine temp, revs, oil pressure, battery etc. I have an Aircooled so not sure how to...

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Last post by CovKid
06 Jan 2010, 19:51
12v power point with pic

Last post by thelonegunman « 06 Jan 2010, 19:32
Replies: 5
by thelonegunman » 06 Jan 2010, 15:32

Hi folks :ok
Can anyone tell me what fits this 12v socket ?
I'ts too small for the standard cigarette lighter type plugs.
can it be changed or...

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Last post by thelonegunman
06 Jan 2010, 19:32
Radio (Elecs)

Last post by kentishvanman « 05 Jan 2010, 19:57
Replies: 7
by kentishvanman » 03 Jan 2010, 17:20

Need a little help from some of you experts.
Have to install my christmas present ie Kenwood radio.
Removed old radio and now have the following...

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Last post by kentishvanman
05 Jan 2010, 19:57
Alternator Voltage Drop

Last post by syncrodude « 04 Jan 2010, 19:05
Replies: 5
by syncrodude » 03 Jan 2010, 19:17

Hi

I have an Alternator problem , when I measure the voltage on the battery (not leasure) it's about 12.5V (recently been fully charged), when I...

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Last post by syncrodude
04 Jan 2010, 19:05
T25 WINDSCREEN WIPERS GONE MAD

Last post by T'Onion « 04 Jan 2010, 16:53
Replies: 6
by sandringham » 03 Jan 2010, 18:17

Happy New Year everyone.

Just as I was hoping 2010 would be a trouble free period for my T25 ( to dream the impossible dream ) today my windscreen...

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Last post by T'Onion
04 Jan 2010, 16:53
plug leads

Last post by johnnyvespa « 04 Jan 2010, 13:54
Replies: 2
by johnnyvespa » 04 Jan 2010, 13:26

were can i get origanal plug leads for my camper .. as i dont want paten parts if i can get the right ones :?: :ok

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Last post by johnnyvespa
04 Jan 2010, 13:54
Could idle stabilisation unit cause funny trouble?

Last post by waltraud « 03 Jan 2010, 21:14
Replies: 6
by waltraud » 02 Jan 2010, 20:34

Hi

1.9DG but engine in van that was originally DF so has an idle stabilisation module but newish Dg engine, early cooling system and Pierburg carb....

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Last post by waltraud
03 Jan 2010, 21:14
alarm and immobilisor

Last post by steve8090 « 03 Jan 2010, 20:44
Replies: 20
by taurus » 16 Dec 2009, 12:08
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how difficult is it to fit an alarm/immobilisor and can anyone recomend a make etc
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Last post by steve8090
03 Jan 2010, 20:44
temp sensor/guage query

Last post by AngeloEvs « 02 Jan 2010, 16:25
Replies: 8
by nrxx » 05 Dec 2009, 22:11

Hi
1987 1.9 DG
Had a non functioning temp guage for a while now, did work but hada few weeks of low readings and now nowt. Got a new sensor for side...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
02 Jan 2010, 16:25
Heater fuse keeps tripping. can anybody help me with advice?

Last post by soulboynumber1 « 02 Jan 2010, 15:02
Replies: 7
by soulboynumber1 » 01 Jan 2010, 19:50

Hi all (and a happy new year to everyone)

A few little things have just come up with my litle van Priscilla. One of the important things is that the...

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Last post by soulboynumber1
02 Jan 2010, 15:02
'led' test lamp for DJ injectors???

Last post by toolsntat « 31 Dec 2009, 21:51
Replies: 7
by toolsntat » 29 Dec 2009, 14:04

I have need of one of these but would like to know what it is precisely as I`m sure a similar tool could be made with the right information :?

Has...

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Last post by toolsntat
31 Dec 2009, 21:51
auxillary battery cable charge question

Last post by Willoughby « 29 Dec 2009, 17:34
Replies: 5
by camper » 28 Dec 2009, 09:23

I have been reading through topics about split charging a second battery and a suitable relay ie intelligent or alternator controlled.But seeking...

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Last post by Willoughby
29 Dec 2009, 17:34
Battery warning light + rear wash wipe

Last post by Gandalf « 26 Dec 2009, 13:50
Replies: 2
by Gandalf » 24 Dec 2009, 13:44

Couple of questions that I'd be grateful of a response on -

1, The battery warning light on my 89 california 1.6 TD keeps flickering on but the...

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Last post by Gandalf
26 Dec 2009, 13:50
Square headlamp bulb replacement (how)

Last post by Gandalf « 24 Dec 2009, 13:33
Replies: 6
by Drew64 » 19 Dec 2009, 12:39

I am trying to change the main headlamp bulbs (they are NOT round lamps) they are the dual square lamps. So why oh why of why does the manual ONLY...

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Last post by Gandalf
24 Dec 2009, 13:33
Fitting a temperature gauge and a volt meter...

Last post by lloyd « 22 Dec 2009, 18:34
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by Helga » 03 Oct 2009, 21:16
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Hi, now to be honest, I have had my 82 2 litre Aircooled for over a year now and except for one or two problems... every week.. and a lot of money......
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Last post by lloyd
22 Dec 2009, 18:34
Novice with windsreen wiper problems..

Last post by CovKid « 22 Dec 2009, 13:20
Replies: 8
by snowythebudgie » 20 Dec 2009, 20:49

Sorry but I'm a complete novice with electrics and my windscreen wipers packed in today and perhaps I can get some help diagnosing the problem. I put...

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Last post by CovKid
22 Dec 2009, 13:20
What is this in the battery compartment

Last post by nesty « 21 Dec 2009, 22:18
Replies: 19
by nesty » 14 Dec 2009, 17:44
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What is this in my starter battery compartment? Doing a bit of a tidy up.

Can anyone tell me what the item arrowed is? Is it the Alternator...
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Last post by nesty
21 Dec 2009, 22:18
Battery question

Last post by tone « 21 Dec 2009, 16:26
Replies: 6
by tone » 20 Dec 2009, 21:20

I'm trying to help my son in law with a battery question - they live in London and have a 2ltre type 2 van - it wouldn't start today so they had to...

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Last post by tone
21 Dec 2009, 16:26
cab door speaker cable routing

Last post by kevtherev « 17 Dec 2009, 18:22
Replies: 6
by nrxx » 16 Dec 2009, 23:57

I'll be fitting some 6 x 9 JBLs in the lower panel of my cab doors next week and note that there doesn't appear tobe a straightforward cable run to...

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Last post by kevtherev
17 Dec 2009, 18:22
Engine Battery what Ah rating

Last post by A KIRK « 16 Dec 2009, 21:03
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by Daisy » 15 Dec 2009, 22:08

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Hi i need a new engine battery the one currently fitted is rated 65 ah, but the one listed at the motor factors is 45 Ah
Haynes lists 45,54 or...

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16 Dec 2009, 21:03

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