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rear nearside fog light & indicators dash led

Last post by SILVERFOX2013 « 15 Mar 2014, 21:34
Replies: 6
by SILVERFOX2013 » 14 Mar 2014, 20:21

hi all my first question is are the rear fog light nearside not working part of mot fail also the green led in dash for indicators not working
bit...

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Last post by SILVERFOX2013
15 Mar 2014, 21:34
Coil pack

Last post by California Dreamin « 15 Mar 2014, 10:02
Replies: 1
by jedijeff » 13 Mar 2014, 20:02

A bit of advice please. I broke down the other night and had to be recovered home. After lots of head scratching and a new coil pack later (which I...

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Last post by California Dreamin
15 Mar 2014, 10:02
Low Coolant Light Woes

Last post by bigherb « 13 Mar 2014, 22:35
Replies: 4
by Wychall » 11 Mar 2014, 15:25

As Max Bygraves used to say, Let me tell you a little story!

All of my instruments were working fine, but I didnt have a rev counter. So I sourced...

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Last post by bigherb
13 Mar 2014, 22:35
Heater Cable LHD Watercooled

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 13 Mar 2014, 21:32
Replies: 1
by Rusty-Bretta » 13 Mar 2014, 20:48

Hello...

My heater cable on my 86 Westy is bent n broken at the valve end. Any one came across them recently? They seem to be no longer available....

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
13 Mar 2014, 21:32
Car Alarm

Last post by filbay « 13 Mar 2014, 18:55
Replies: 5
by filbay » 12 Mar 2014, 18:48

Hi, Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced, easy to fit car alarm ? Some scumbag prised open the louvered windows on my van last night and let...

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Last post by filbay
13 Mar 2014, 18:55
Heating wired up to water pump

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 13 Mar 2014, 16:47
Replies: 2
by Sir Brixalot » 13 Mar 2014, 07:56

For some reason the power for my propex comes via the water pump. Can any one tell me in laymans terms how it should be set up?

Thanks

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
13 Mar 2014, 16:47
Instrument LEDs - full beam

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 13 Mar 2014, 00:04
Replies: 26
by purplecrocs » 04 Mar 2014, 09:48
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I need to replace my full beam indicator to get it through the MOT … so, does anyone know what voltage rating the LEDs are - there are...
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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
13 Mar 2014, 00:04
Wiring on T5 courtesy light

Last post by danmetallic « 12 Mar 2014, 19:02
Replies: 4
by danmetallic » 11 Mar 2014, 09:15

I've bought one of these to fit in the back, triggered from the sliding door. Just wondered if anyone had any idea where the wires actually go into...

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Last post by danmetallic
12 Mar 2014, 19:02
Speaker recommendation please

Last post by slippy8v « 11 Mar 2014, 17:17
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by badgerfax » 09 Mar 2014, 21:50

I'm after some new door speakers to replace the blown ones in my doors. Just going to be driven from the head unit, no amp

The original westy ones...

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Last post by slippy8v
11 Mar 2014, 17:17
Radiator Fan

Last post by Combehatter « 10 Mar 2014, 18:16

by Combehatter » 10 Mar 2014, 18:16

I'm scratching my head at this one...

Took Bubba up a steep ol' hill at the weekend and he got rather hot - no red light but the temp gauge went...

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Last post by Combehatter
10 Mar 2014, 18:16
5 Cylinder Tacho mods

Last post by crazydiamond « 10 Mar 2014, 13:11
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by crazydiamond » 07 Mar 2014, 09:55

Well here's a strange one? I have a Syncro with 5 cylinder audi petrol engine. Its wired to the standard (I think) 4 cylinder tacho. Hence it reads...

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Last post by crazydiamond
10 Mar 2014, 13:11
Tracing voltage escape?

Last post by Winchweight « 10 Mar 2014, 11:59
Replies: 8
by Winchweight » 09 Mar 2014, 19:04

I have disconnected the battery +ve, then using a voltage tester with light bulb, I removed each fuse in turn, replacing each after testing until the...

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Last post by Winchweight
10 Mar 2014, 11:59
oil light is not working

Last post by donzo « 10 Mar 2014, 03:41

by donzo » 10 Mar 2014, 03:41

I have a 86 Westfalia 2.1 The oil light on the dash did work, but is not working now. I repaced both the oil pressure switches and checked the...

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Last post by donzo
10 Mar 2014, 03:41
Warm engine = splutter n die

Last post by Yozza « 09 Mar 2014, 23:04

by Yozza » 09 Mar 2014, 23:04

Drove to work on Friday and she was spluttering a little bit (particularly) when there was little throttle. One my way home it started doing the same...

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Last post by Yozza
09 Mar 2014, 23:04
speedo late or early

Last post by paulandabbe « 09 Mar 2014, 19:00
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by paulandabbe » 05 Mar 2014, 16:20

Hi I have a air cooled westy and am looking for a speedo in mph, mine is the early screw on cable type but as I have just made it rhd I have to buy...

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Last post by paulandabbe
09 Mar 2014, 19:00
heater blower diagnosis steps?

Last post by CovKid « 09 Mar 2014, 17:07
Replies: 7
by lhd » 08 Mar 2014, 16:37

whats the procedure for fault finding this problem?

Fuse was blown-replaced
Switch replaced, fuse hasn't blown again blower still not working.
so am...

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Last post by CovKid
09 Mar 2014, 17:07
Is my alternator gubbed then?

Last post by jamesc76 « 09 Mar 2014, 16:15
Replies: 6
by Donald360 » 03 Mar 2014, 11:39

The van has only been run occasionally over the winter (couple of times a week). I noticed a few days ago however that the leisure battery appeared...

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Last post by jamesc76
09 Mar 2014, 16:15
Zig, battery charger and cables sizes

Last post by CJH « 09 Mar 2014, 10:04
Replies: 10
by AlexIRL » 01 Mar 2014, 14:57

Hi all,

I am renovating a camper and I would like some advice about the electrical system.
The camper had a Zig cf unit. So I am thinking of still...

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Last post by CJH
09 Mar 2014, 10:04
Auto spec wbx onto manual transmission: do-able or problems?

Last post by mm289 « 08 Mar 2014, 22:19
Replies: 1
by silverbullet » 08 Mar 2014, 18:55

I seem to remember reading that one combination of auto ecu onto manual trans vs. manual ecu to auto box throws up a few problems, something to do...

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Last post by mm289
08 Mar 2014, 22:19
LCD CLOCK 12v SUPPLY?

Last post by billy739 « 08 Mar 2014, 21:13
Replies: 1
by slippy8v » 08 Mar 2014, 13:50

Picked up a replacement LCD clock for the syncro as the one in her had a damaged screen and was not working, after a long wait picked one up on...

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Last post by billy739
08 Mar 2014, 21:13
Ammeter

Last post by CJH « 07 Mar 2014, 09:08
Replies: 24
by CJH » 23 Feb 2014, 18:10
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I'm looking for advice on what sort of ammeter I need to monitor current flow to/from my leisure battery, and where I should fit it.

I've recently...
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Last post by CJH
07 Mar 2014, 09:08
Courtesy Light not working

Last post by CJH « 06 Mar 2014, 23:00
Replies: 7
by MOLLYTHEVIKING » 17 Feb 2014, 13:36

Hi guys,

I'm hoping someone can help me with todays little conundrum. I am looking to add some low level LED's to come on when the sliding door and...

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Last post by CJH
06 Mar 2014, 23:00
Help with my Propex heater

Last post by Jimb0_Ala « 05 Mar 2014, 21:26
Replies: 7
by Jimb0_Ala » 08 Dec 2013, 12:36

Hi People,

Got this propex heater in my campervan but I'm getting the 5 yellow led light flash. Having looked at the manufacturers troubleshooting...

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Last post by Jimb0_Ala
05 Mar 2014, 21:26
wiring a rev counter

Last post by ScienceBoy « 04 Mar 2014, 23:33
Replies: 60
by rallye69 » 26 Jan 2014, 10:27
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thinking of getting a 2nd hand vdo rev counter , how easy is it to wire on t25, done it on a Golf mk2 years ago ?
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Last post by ScienceBoy
04 Mar 2014, 23:33
Additional fuse box - will this do?

Last post by chriscburgess « 04 Mar 2014, 21:14
Replies: 14
by chriscburgess » 24 Feb 2014, 14:28

I want to add a fuse box for accessories to my leisure battery.

Just for internal lighting, stereo, fridge, cigarette socket (mobile charging)

will...

14 Replies

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Last post by chriscburgess
04 Mar 2014, 21:14
Another temperature gauge not working

Last post by itchyfeet « 04 Mar 2014, 19:40
Replies: 9
by kcbart » 03 Mar 2014, 11:29

Hi,
I am a new owner with a temperature gauge doesn't move - it stays just out of sight on the left of the gauge!
The warning light blinks rapidly on...

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Last post by itchyfeet
04 Mar 2014, 19:40
Rear wiper motor replacement?

Last post by tonytech « 04 Mar 2014, 15:16
Replies: 3
by hughzt » 03 Mar 2014, 18:13

Whilst working through various jobs on my newly acquired T25 I have discovered that the rear wiper mechanism is completely shot. The wiper arm shaft...

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Last post by tonytech
04 Mar 2014, 15:16
Dash lights, where to start?

Last post by fairwynds « 04 Mar 2014, 12:20
Replies: 3
by fairwynds » 04 Mar 2014, 12:09

Trying to help a fellow 80-90er... No dash lights on his 89 T25 RHD van. Can anyone advise me (us) where to even start looking? Is there a fuse for...

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Last post by fairwynds
04 Mar 2014, 12:20
Failed temperature Gauge

Last post by Kevster74 « 03 Mar 2014, 13:05
Replies: 5
by Kevster74 » 01 Mar 2014, 21:46

Anyone know what would cause a Temperature Gauge to stop, or more importantly what i should look at to fix it?

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Last post by Kevster74
03 Mar 2014, 13:05
Starting problems after running

Last post by Twistedpro « 03 Mar 2014, 10:09

by Twistedpro » 03 Mar 2014, 10:09

Hi, I am new to the forum and owning a T25 and I apologise if this question has been asked before. I bought my first T25 2 weeks ago, its a 1991 2.1i...

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Last post by Twistedpro
03 Mar 2014, 10:09
Battery charging advice

Last post by CJH « 03 Mar 2014, 07:10
Replies: 24
by CJH » 23 Jan 2014, 08:38
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Long and wordy question coming up, sorry. Just trying to be as detailed as I can.

I have a main starter battery and a leisure battery, with a split...
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Last post by CJH
03 Mar 2014, 07:10
Electric hook up

Last post by alloymark « 02 Mar 2014, 23:08

by alloymark » 02 Mar 2014, 23:08

Hi my van has had a body restoration and all interior fitted in but I need to get my electric hook up connected can anyone recomend anyone or now the...

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Last post by alloymark
02 Mar 2014, 23:08
Handbrake light?

Last post by jrt « 01 Mar 2014, 20:32
Replies: 9
by voodoopenguin » 28 Feb 2014, 16:31

Picked up a new (to me) van today, a 1984 Devon Moonraker 1.9 with Gasure conversion. onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

On the 70 mile...

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Last post by jrt
01 Mar 2014, 20:32
Additional Light in DEPO Indicators

Last post by Kevster74 « 28 Feb 2014, 22:51
Replies: 13
by Kevster74 » 28 Feb 2014, 14:27

I have a pair of clear Depo front indicators i am fitting this weekend. It has an additional bulb and holder almost like another side light. I have...

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Last post by Kevster74
28 Feb 2014, 22:51
Slow Starter Motor

Last post by gary1998 « 28 Feb 2014, 13:33
Replies: 24
by TeamSid » 17 Feb 2011, 18:24
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When starting my 2.1 Caravelle the engine turns over really slowly for the first revolution maybe, as if the battery is nearly dead then it will spin...
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Last post by gary1998
28 Feb 2014, 13:33
Westy poptop light

Last post by syncropatrick « 27 Feb 2014, 21:09
Replies: 5
by ninja.turtle007 » 23 Feb 2014, 19:04

I want to install a hardwired light in the roof of my Westy poptop. I have been thinking along the lines of this

onclick=...

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Last post by syncropatrick
27 Feb 2014, 21:09
headlight

Last post by daddiehomiedog « 27 Feb 2014, 20:27
Replies: 12
by SPOOKIE01 » 25 Feb 2014, 19:02

problems with lights turn pass dim to main and full comes in got new switch still the same and stalk and still stays on full can someone help to...

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Last post by daddiehomiedog
27 Feb 2014, 20:27
2.0 cu electronic ignition problem

Last post by Retro Restore « 27 Feb 2014, 17:17

by Retro Restore » 27 Feb 2014, 17:17

Hi Can anyone help me with this, last night I was trying to start the van after rebuilding the engine, I had a spark, but the firing order was wrong....

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Last post by Retro Restore
27 Feb 2014, 17:17
Intermittent Wiper-upgrade problem

Last post by JackE « 26 Feb 2014, 19:15
Replies: 5
by JackE » 25 Feb 2014, 19:19

Hi,

I sort of followed these instruction to try and upgrade to intermittent wiper

and removed the following two parts, the brass from the...

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Last post by JackE
26 Feb 2014, 19:15
adding fog or spotlights

Last post by monkeyboysee « 26 Feb 2014, 08:58
Replies: 24
by monkeyboysee » 22 Feb 2014, 08:40
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Hi all, apologies if this has been covered before, i can't find it.

I fancy adding some fog or spotlights to the front.
if i add fogs:
1. Can i just...
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Last post by monkeyboysee
26 Feb 2014, 08:58
Hazard switch jigsaw puzzle

Last post by ScienceBoy « 25 Feb 2014, 23:06
Replies: 21
by ScienceBoy » 09 Feb 2014, 19:11
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Dear all
I just pulled out my hazard switch and it came apart. Now I'm not at all sure how to put the the brass T, the two springs and the plastic...
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Last post by ScienceBoy
25 Feb 2014, 23:06
Reading light led replacement (1139) ??

Last post by zak « 25 Feb 2014, 20:09
Replies: 10
by zak » 22 Feb 2014, 18:19

HI ,

Does anyone know where to get replacement for camper reading lights in led please.
Mine are the 'M' in this chart or 1139-IF

I found these...

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Last post by zak
25 Feb 2014, 20:09
Add a Zig X70 or get a CF8? help please

Last post by CJH « 25 Feb 2014, 09:07
Replies: 6
by garry247 » 24 Feb 2014, 14:39

I have a CP400 but want to add 240v. Whats the best way to add 240v hookup and charging capability to the van. I appreciate i need an RCD and sockets...

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Last post by CJH
25 Feb 2014, 09:07
What's this light?

Last post by California Dreamin « 24 Feb 2014, 21:29
Replies: 3
by keytouch » 24 Feb 2014, 18:58

Can anyone tell me what this green light on my dash is?

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Last post by California Dreamin
24 Feb 2014, 21:29
What distributor have I got

Last post by bigherb « 24 Feb 2014, 17:26
Replies: 1
by Watchman » 24 Feb 2014, 15:48

Hi Folks

Rushed into buying a set of pouints and rotor arm and condenser from e bay with out really reading the advert

So I now have the bits but...

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Last post by bigherb
24 Feb 2014, 17:26
No starter battery no 12v even with fully charged leisure

Last post by willpom « 24 Feb 2014, 10:05
Replies: 12
by willpom » 18 Jan 2014, 13:53

Hi, I seem to have a problem with the electrics. I bought the van recently 86 1.9 petrol watercooled Autosleeper conversion.

I don't know how camper...

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Last post by willpom
24 Feb 2014, 10:05
electrical burn out

Last post by feardana « 23 Feb 2014, 19:35
Replies: 17
by feardana » 22 Feb 2014, 18:37
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Hi - when we were on a site recently and hooked up to the mains i got a strong burning plastic smell and discovered that the wiring running off the...
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Last post by feardana
23 Feb 2014, 19:35
fusebox layout

Last post by itchyfeet « 23 Feb 2014, 19:08
Replies: 5
by The Bishop » 23 Feb 2014, 12:41

continuation of my headlight problem.

Power is coming into my fuse box (later type) on the back left side. next to that is a loom where the...

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Last post by itchyfeet
23 Feb 2014, 19:08
Leisure battery??

Last post by cameron « 23 Feb 2014, 19:00
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by cameron » 23 Feb 2014, 16:06

Looking to install a leisure battery in my van,any recomendations,?will all leisure batteries fit in behind passenger seat?

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Last post by cameron
23 Feb 2014, 19:00
Headlight failure

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 23 Feb 2014, 18:38
Replies: 8
by The Bishop » 21 Feb 2014, 11:05

Jumped in the van last night for a night away but the headlights and rear lights did not work, nothing on side, dipped or main beam.

Fuses are OK....

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
23 Feb 2014, 18:38

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