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Extra fusebox (can it be fitted)

Last post by nesty « 10 Nov 2009, 22:57
Replies: 11
by nesty » 06 Nov 2009, 19:47

I am planning to put some extra electrics into my T3. Fog-lights extra set of driving lights etc.

However I want to run these off my Leisure...

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Last post by nesty
10 Nov 2009, 22:57
Battery Drain

Last post by Cafnod « 10 Nov 2009, 22:08
Replies: 15
by Barch » 08 Nov 2009, 20:13
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Hi All

I suspect the battery on my Multivan is on its last legs. It just about turns the engine over now. I did, as suggested on here attach a lamp...
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Last post by Cafnod
10 Nov 2009, 22:08
security/anti-theft devices...

Last post by Cafnod « 10 Nov 2009, 17:07
Replies: 9
by purplecrocs » 03 Sep 2009, 12:03

Does anyone use anything like a steering wheel lock/gear stick lock, anything like that? Just wondering what might fit and what's any good....

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Last post by Cafnod
10 Nov 2009, 17:07
Alarm System

Last post by Cafnod « 10 Nov 2009, 12:53
Replies: 5
by MaddyJ » 10 Nov 2009, 12:02

Ok the next project on our newly acquired T25 is to replace the alarm. Does anyone have any recommendations for an alarm. As a guide we've been...

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Last post by Cafnod
10 Nov 2009, 12:53
flickery lights ?

Last post by hixsy « 09 Nov 2009, 19:47
Replies: 5
by hixsy » 08 Nov 2009, 19:09

ok guys any ideas on how to stop the lights from flickering when the vans running ,i know it aint a major problem but it would be nice to stop it if...

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Last post by hixsy
09 Nov 2009, 19:47
Any recommendations for T25 door speakers?

Last post by CovKid « 09 Nov 2009, 15:55
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by GreatCrestedNewt » 08 Oct 2009, 09:12

I would like to fit front door speakers to my T25 to try and get some decent sounds. I see that there is a cut out in the inner door panel that looks...

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Last post by CovKid
09 Nov 2009, 15:55
Temperamental temperature light!

Last post by AngeloEvs « 09 Nov 2009, 15:06
Replies: 7
by thorby » 09 Nov 2009, 10:18

Just wondering if anyone can advise - we have an interesting issue with our temp warning light...
It's going on (sometimes - but not always) when we...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
09 Nov 2009, 15:06
Running lights on smoked indicators

Last post by Cruz « 08 Nov 2009, 22:30
Replies: 15
by Cruz » 25 May 2009, 12:42
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To get these to work would it just be a case of tapping into the side light wiring at the headlamps ?
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Last post by Cruz
08 Nov 2009, 22:30
3 way toggle switch question?

Last post by CovKid « 08 Nov 2009, 17:24
Replies: 11
by hixsy » 07 Nov 2009, 11:14

hi guys need a little help on where to put what wires? right i wanna do the battery monitor mod.

ive got the positives from the each battery there...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Nov 2009, 17:24
Fuel Gauge wiring

Last post by CovKid « 08 Nov 2009, 01:22
Replies: 4
by Orangevan » 18 Oct 2009, 22:49

Vehicle details: 1988 RHD Transporter panel van, watercooled 1915cc petrol engine E reg. (I have checked in Wiki and Technical Questions and Answers,...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Nov 2009, 01:22
Convert single round to twin square headlight

Last post by Barch « 06 Nov 2009, 09:21
Replies: 10
by Cruz » 14 Oct 2009, 09:30

Got an opportunity to buy a twin round headlight grill with inner lamps. Is it a difficult mod to perform? Anyone got a guide?

Mines an early van by...

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Last post by Barch
06 Nov 2009, 09:21
Second Battery Fitting

Last post by CovKid « 06 Nov 2009, 08:58
Replies: 15
by ddf » 13 Oct 2009, 23:44
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Good Afternoon,

My T25 Westy, came with one battery fitted, situated under the right hand front seat. What I am wanting to do, is to put a second...
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Last post by CovKid
06 Nov 2009, 08:58
Relays - How many?

Last post by nrxx « 05 Nov 2009, 22:29
Replies: 12
by dickspanner » 04 Nov 2009, 13:19

Well after looking at the intemittant thread and thinking yep need that, I looked in my fuse box to find a very small amout of relays present.

How...

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Last post by nrxx
05 Nov 2009, 22:29
Warning lights?

Last post by Ian Hulley « 05 Nov 2009, 18:01
Replies: 6
by Helga » 04 Nov 2009, 21:29

Hi, can anybody tell me whether a 1982 2 litre Aircooled would have a brake warning light as standard?

Mine doesn'r appear to have one - just...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
05 Nov 2009, 18:01
Battery / Starter motor?

Last post by 72BUG « 05 Nov 2009, 10:32
Replies: 12
by 72BUG » 02 Nov 2009, 17:45

Just went out in the van and it started no problem as usual. Took the dogs for a walk for about an hour, got back in the van, tried to start it and...

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Last post by 72BUG
05 Nov 2009, 10:32
spark plugs

Last post by Red Westie « 04 Nov 2009, 19:40
Replies: 7
by scottbott » 04 Nov 2009, 18:04

bought some plugs from gsf,told them what the van was and was given bosch W 8 AC,are these ok for a 1.9 dg motor or have they given me the wrong...

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Last post by Red Westie
04 Nov 2009, 19:40
Brake Lights

Last post by ddf « 04 Nov 2009, 19:16
Replies: 4
by ddf » 02 Nov 2009, 09:57

Hi,
I have a problem with the brake lights on my T25 Westy.

The problem is that they intermittently come on all by themselves and flatten the...

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Last post by ddf
04 Nov 2009, 19:16
leisure battery charging

Last post by CovKid « 04 Nov 2009, 16:55
Replies: 18
by ninja.turtle007 » 28 Oct 2009, 18:39
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just put on a new battery on the leisure side. Plug in the eletric hook up and put a volt meter accross the terminals and I,m getting 15.7v. This...
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Last post by CovKid
04 Nov 2009, 16:55
disconected wires

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Nov 2009, 21:49
Replies: 9
by tri99er » 03 Nov 2009, 18:22

Hi guys, im new to all this, club, forum and the 25s therefore i dont kno too much about them. im probably going to ask somethin rather stupid so...

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Last post by kevtherev
03 Nov 2009, 21:49
Alternator/Red battery warning light

Last post by Cruz « 03 Nov 2009, 19:29
Replies: 5
by Cruz » 03 Nov 2009, 14:16

Recently when I start the van up the battery light doesn't go out until I give the van a rev.

Both batteries with engine off read 12.8v

When I turn...

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Last post by Cruz
03 Nov 2009, 19:29
continental hook up

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 03 Nov 2009, 14:45
Replies: 3
by behai » 03 Nov 2009, 10:31

My van is a Westfalia joker and when i lift up the hook up flap it has a continental style hook up.

Can anyone please tell me how i can hook up on a...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
03 Nov 2009, 14:45
split charge help

Last post by hixsy « 03 Nov 2009, 07:17
Replies: 14
by hixsy » 31 Oct 2009, 16:06

hello i got all the stuff in for the split charge, the relay wires etc, upto the relay its chargin at 14v on the side it says to connect to 2nd...

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Last post by hixsy
03 Nov 2009, 07:17
More Battery charging Qs

Last post by RobClu « 02 Nov 2009, 22:13
Replies: 8
by RobClu » 31 Oct 2009, 20:46

Similar to Ninja, I'm trying to figure out what's working (and isn't) and how our 1989 Westy California is supposed to work.
> It seems that the...

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Last post by RobClu
02 Nov 2009, 22:13
leisure battery

Last post by taurus « 02 Nov 2009, 20:33
Replies: 2
by taurus » 02 Nov 2009, 20:04

Is there any difference between leisure battery and standard car batteries ????

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Last post by taurus
02 Nov 2009, 20:33
IDIOTS GUIDE TO HEADLAMP RELAY MOD

Last post by HarryMann « 01 Nov 2009, 12:23
Replies: 44
by Gunslinger » 16 Oct 2009, 10:02
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Is there one, ie, which relays to get, do they need wiring directly to the battery or a feed off of the fuse box etc.
I have read the wiki and could...
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Last post by HarryMann
01 Nov 2009, 12:23
Radio ga ga

Last post by ThorAlex « 01 Nov 2009, 05:06
Replies: 1
by bigmacandfries » 01 Nov 2009, 02:42

Hi

I have a 1990 t25... the radio is giving up the ghost. How do I take it out... and stick in a new one, will the wiring need modifying... are...

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Last post by ThorAlex
01 Nov 2009, 05:06
HT leads, firng order question

Last post by Nicola&Tony « 31 Oct 2009, 08:00
Replies: 2
by hixsy » 30 Oct 2009, 15:29

right dudes !

wiki says

Firing order 1 - 4 - 3 - 2 Number one is the front right cylinder. When viewed from the rear

haynes manual looks like...

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Last post by Nicola&Tony
31 Oct 2009, 08:00
12 Volt amplifier

Last post by 72BUG « 30 Oct 2009, 23:28
Replies: 5
by Cafnod » 30 Oct 2009, 17:45

Hi does anyone know where I can buy a 12 volt amplifier, I want something like a hi fi seperates amp that runs on 12 volt with inputs and volume tone...

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Last post by 72BUG
30 Oct 2009, 23:28
leisure battery

Last post by SEREN123 « 30 Oct 2009, 22:08
Replies: 6
by SEREN123 » 29 Oct 2009, 10:35

has anyone got any idea for the best leisure battery to fit under the front passenger seat to still allow the seat to turn? I HAVE NOW GOT THE VAN...

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Last post by SEREN123
30 Oct 2009, 22:08
Bosch 16 volt 90 amp question

Last post by CovKid « 30 Oct 2009, 19:26
Replies: 4
by camper » 30 Oct 2009, 08:11

I am hoping some on can advice me on this .I have seen a bosch 16 volt 90 amp alternator part number ALTERNATOR 068 903 029 K for sale.It appears to...

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Last post by CovKid
30 Oct 2009, 19:26
First trip = Leak at the front and leisure battery issue

Last post by CovKid « 30 Oct 2009, 19:19
Replies: 11
by sciroccotune » 27 Oct 2009, 17:00

Hi Chaps,

Fresh back from my first camping adventure (Witton castle very cool, 1 other t25 there so hi to you :D ) im in need of some advice...

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Last post by CovKid
30 Oct 2009, 19:19
No charge light update, confused.

Last post by Red Westie « 30 Oct 2009, 14:45
Replies: 7
by the White Nomad » 29 Oct 2009, 15:36

Firstly thanks to AngeloEvs for your reply, well i connected the old unused feed wire to the alternator and the battery charge led now works as it...

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Last post by Red Westie
30 Oct 2009, 14:45
Another leisure battery question

Last post by CovKid « 29 Oct 2009, 22:24
Replies: 16
by el sketcho » 29 Oct 2009, 07:04
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Has anyone fitted their leisure battery externally? I saw a t5 with this done and it got me thinking. I know some sort of cage would have to be made...
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Last post by CovKid
29 Oct 2009, 22:24
Need a new battery?

Last post by CovKid « 29 Oct 2009, 14:16
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by CovKid » 09 Oct 2009, 19:34
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Just thought I'd post it in case anyone wants a battery before winter. Euro Car Parts - nice chunky starter battery - £55 incl VAT. My starter motor...
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Last post by CovKid
29 Oct 2009, 14:16
leisure battery questions

Last post by Cafnod « 28 Oct 2009, 23:35
Replies: 5
by hixsy » 28 Oct 2009, 22:05

i know i should trowel thru a million pages on wiki about leisure batteries and ive no doubt ill find the answers eventually but i just need to clear...

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Last post by Cafnod
28 Oct 2009, 23:35
interior lighting

Last post by hixsy « 28 Oct 2009, 22:15
Replies: 16
by hixsy » 13 Oct 2009, 20:14
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hi guys, before i re trim me back panels im curious as to wat is the best option for lightin the back of the van area, are these super bright LEDs...
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Last post by hixsy
28 Oct 2009, 22:15
Split charging in line diode?

Last post by sandwedge « 28 Oct 2009, 20:19
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by sandwedge » 28 Oct 2009, 20:05

Hi

Trying to tidy up the wiring mess left by previous owners.

Im fitting a second fuse box under one of the seat to run headlamp relay up grade...

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Last post by sandwedge
28 Oct 2009, 20:19
Dashboard, heating, sterio are they linked?

Last post by ambivert « 27 Oct 2009, 22:37
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by bikermike87 » 27 Oct 2009, 22:04

Hi, I have bought my first t25 last weekend and I have a few problems allready :(
The dashboard lights are on when my lights are switched on and my...

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Last post by ambivert
27 Oct 2009, 22:37
Rewiring a t25

Last post by Cafnod « 26 Oct 2009, 21:17
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by SYNCRO NUT » 26 Oct 2009, 18:32

Hi all im just about to start my resto on a syncro and was just wondering what everyone thinks about a full rewire my mate is a qualified sparky and...

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Last post by Cafnod
26 Oct 2009, 21:17
VW Polo ignition amp?

Last post by tonytech « 26 Oct 2009, 18:36
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by tonytech » 24 Oct 2009, 11:43

Not the van, but my 1990 Polo.
I broke down last night, stopped at my Ex's and the bugger wouldnt start, (car not Ex wife)Turning over, but no...

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Last post by tonytech
26 Oct 2009, 18:36
Switch on passenger seat frame - What does it do?

Last post by nesty « 26 Oct 2009, 09:47
Replies: 9
by nesty » 20 Oct 2009, 23:41

Hi

OK, a strange question here. I got this switch on the frame of my passenger seat.

I have traced the wires back to the fusebox (pic enclosed...

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Last post by nesty
26 Oct 2009, 09:47
Battery light has just stopped working, where to look now.

Last post by AngeloEvs « 25 Oct 2009, 10:43
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by KarlT » 24 Oct 2009, 21:54

If its not one thing its another. Oil light wouldn't work, tried everything. Eventually swap dash unit, all worked lovely for a week, now battery...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
25 Oct 2009, 10:43
are these rear lights on ebay

Last post by Aberdeenbus « 25 Oct 2009, 10:30
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by rattybird » 24 Oct 2009, 11:35

mot legal ?

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Last post by Aberdeenbus
25 Oct 2009, 10:30
Zig Box

Last post by jamiemumt « 23 Oct 2009, 23:11
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by jamiemumt » 20 Oct 2009, 17:05

This may sound silly, (I have lots of those questions), But on my Zig box front I have a 12v socket outlet? what type of outlet is it, what do I ask...

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Last post by jamiemumt
23 Oct 2009, 23:11
Wipers stopped working

Last post by jake1953 « 23 Oct 2009, 19:25
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by Cruz » 21 Oct 2009, 13:05

Not a techie as such but a nudge for anyone who has the same thing happen.

Travelling back home on the M62 yesterday evening the wipers stopped dead...

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Last post by jake1953
23 Oct 2009, 19:25
Starter motor main positive wire size?

Last post by ringo « 23 Oct 2009, 08:52
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by Helga » 17 Oct 2009, 21:07
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Tesco, Saturday, shopping... in the van... no go... dead... I replaced the starter a few weeks ago, so thought it wasn't that and the battery seemed...
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Last post by ringo
23 Oct 2009, 08:52
Water Tank gauge

Last post by Cafnod « 22 Oct 2009, 23:08
Replies: 5
by nesty » 22 Oct 2009, 20:17

I have looked in the WIKI but can't find anything.

If I wanted to install a water tank gauge to tell me how much water left in my tanks. Can this...

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Last post by Cafnod
22 Oct 2009, 23:08
Wiring diagram help required

Last post by Aidan « 21 Oct 2009, 19:57
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by mils » 20 Oct 2009, 18:43

My 1990 syncro singlecab was originally a 1.6td now it has a 1.9td, i thought my wiring was ok as i have none left over but the timed feed to the...

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Last post by Aidan
21 Oct 2009, 19:57
Overheating ignition switch

Last post by CovKid « 21 Oct 2009, 18:35
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by sallysparkle2 » 20 Oct 2009, 10:34

Hi, Has anyone suffered the problem of ignition switches overheating and then burning out? I have just suffered my second last night, the first only...

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Last post by CovKid
21 Oct 2009, 18:35
No dipped headlights

Last post by Al Housman « 21 Oct 2009, 07:26
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by Al Housman » 15 Oct 2009, 10:30

The dipped headlights are not working on my Doka.Side and main are good and bulbs are working.Fuses 21 and 22 are also good.Does anybody have any...

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Last post by Al Housman
21 Oct 2009, 07:26

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