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Smartcom spliter

Last post by Ian and Lins « 24 Sep 2009, 16:55
Replies: 3
by Ian and Lins » 23 Sep 2009, 17:31

I've read the stuff on the WIKI and bought a SMARTCOM splitter to charge the leisure battery and read the wiring instructions on the back of the...

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Last post by Ian and Lins
24 Sep 2009, 16:55
Dead Battery

Last post by CovKid « 24 Sep 2009, 11:28
Replies: 1
by PeteIOM » 24 Sep 2009, 08:07

I think the lights must have been left on for a week and now the battery is dead.. totally.

I guess the battery under the drivers seat is the...

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Last post by CovKid
24 Sep 2009, 11:28
Sliding door rubber seal....

Last post by 1664 « 23 Sep 2009, 23:17
Replies: 3
by Bigcarp » 23 Sep 2009, 20:58

Hi all,

Need to get a new rubber seal for the near side sliding door.... New to the T25 world so still trying to work who and where parts suppliers...

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Last post by 1664
23 Sep 2009, 23:17
No power from leisure battery

Last post by AngeloEvs « 23 Sep 2009, 17:44
Replies: 6
by thelonegunman » 21 Sep 2009, 13:30

Hi folks.
Can anyone tell me why i have no power from my leisure battery even with a charger connected ?
Thanks.

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Last post by AngeloEvs
23 Sep 2009, 17:44
Indicator lights fault

Last post by ChrisG « 23 Sep 2009, 11:10
Replies: 3
by ChrisG » 23 Sep 2009, 07:18

Hi,
Can anyone help before I dismantle anything, lol.

The indicator lights flash correctly for the majority of the time but occassionally they will...

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Last post by ChrisG
23 Sep 2009, 11:10
Front panel welding ££ ??

Last post by shanco73 « 23 Sep 2009, 04:52
Replies: 22
by Tatty Chap » 16 Sep 2009, 13:07
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Decided im fed up with the front panel looking like its got leprosy, its way too tricky (and probably far gone) to manage it on my own.

Reckon it...
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Last post by shanco73
23 Sep 2009, 04:52
How do i get to back of this seam(pic)

Last post by Fritz « 22 Sep 2009, 22:16
Replies: 13
by purplecrocs » 22 Sep 2009, 08:53

How do I get in behind this... (horizontal seam near bottom)

I'd like to spray some waxoyl or something behind there before cleaning it up from...

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Last post by Fritz
22 Sep 2009, 22:16
Heater control cabel where can i get a new one?

Last post by trikepete « 22 Sep 2009, 16:28
Replies: 6
by djhammy » 19 May 2009, 18:24

HI folks although i'm now well informed via various posts on here how the heater control cable works and where it goes to from the dash I'm having a...

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Last post by trikepete
22 Sep 2009, 16:28
Interior Lighting

Last post by CovKid « 22 Sep 2009, 11:19
Replies: 12
by dilma » 07 Sep 2009, 19:01

G'day everyone, joined up not so long ago and have been scouring the site which has been fantastic!

However I feel the answer regarding wiring is...

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Last post by CovKid
22 Sep 2009, 11:19
Door Mirror Fix?

Last post by samk « 22 Sep 2009, 09:55
Replies: 14
by ipaulog » 26 Aug 2009, 19:03

Does anyone have a tried and tested method of improving the stability of the door mirrors. I have had several and they have all ended up flapping in...

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Last post by samk
22 Sep 2009, 09:55
paint

Last post by 1664 « 21 Sep 2009, 12:03
Replies: 1
by macalfie » 21 Sep 2009, 08:40

Hi all anyone know the paint code for the off white colour used in 89 conversions cheers mac.

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Last post by 1664
21 Sep 2009, 12:03
What Diesel Instrument Cluster

Last post by belgianbill « 21 Sep 2009, 05:04
Replies: 4
by Mick & Tracey » 20 Sep 2009, 07:28

Current cluster has had the benefit of previous owners DIY. Works sometimes but would prefer to replace.

Are all diesel clusters the same, or do I...

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Last post by belgianbill
21 Sep 2009, 05:04
Intermittent Gauges & Now Not Charging

Last post by Mick & Tracey « 20 Sep 2009, 16:35
Replies: 2
by Mick & Tracey » 20 Sep 2009, 06:40

Gauges on my diesel doka have been intermittent for a while - they usually start up again if ignition is turned on again.

Ended up running with...

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Last post by Mick & Tracey
20 Sep 2009, 16:35
can the ECU be chipped

Last post by tonytech « 18 Sep 2009, 14:07
Replies: 15
by ninja.turtle007 » 24 Aug 2009, 20:49
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Is it possible or has anyone chipped the ECU on a 1.9 watercooled?
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Last post by tonytech
18 Sep 2009, 14:07
Charging batteries from 230V hookup

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 17 Sep 2009, 10:08
Replies: 7
by Rockhead_Rumple » 16 Sep 2009, 17:40

Currently in my van i have got a basic relay split charger for doing the two batteries. Got stereo and lights hooked up to leisure unit. Also have a...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
17 Sep 2009, 10:08
Fitting new dash clocks

Last post by AngeloEvs « 17 Sep 2009, 10:07
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by Rincewind » 17 Sep 2009, 08:32

in my 81 Aircooled, i'm considering fitting new dash clocks (want a rev counter)

now theres some on ebay, one with a rev counter to be precise, so...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
17 Sep 2009, 10:07
Fuse 3 Rewire

Last post by JW1 « 17 Sep 2009, 08:03
Replies: 11
by JW1 » 15 Sep 2009, 17:50

1.6TD 1991 Vanagon Westfalia.

I tried to run a wire from the leisure battery through an inline fuse then connect to the bottom of the Fuse 3...

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Last post by JW1
17 Sep 2009, 08:03
alarm/ immobiliser

Last post by CovKid « 16 Sep 2009, 22:45
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by T3 Ben » 16 Sep 2009, 18:20

I'm in the process of fitting a new alarm and central locking to my T3, i want to immobilise in a couple of places. Can anyone PM me any details as...

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Last post by CovKid
16 Sep 2009, 22:45
temp light and gauge...

Last post by kevtherev « 16 Sep 2009, 16:17
Replies: 10
by purplecrocs » 15 Sep 2009, 14:04

Hi . My temperature light seems to stay on for anything from 30 seconds to 5 minutes or so after starting, what would cause this... coolant levels...

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Last post by kevtherev
16 Sep 2009, 16:17
Extra dash LED's??

Last post by Ian Hulley « 16 Sep 2009, 15:51
Replies: 6
by jamesc76 » 15 Sep 2009, 13:20

I have a smaller steering wheel on my van and cant see the dash lights with out doing the funky chicken head movements, could i spur off the exixting...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
16 Sep 2009, 15:51
Auto Electric Madness

Last post by ermie571 « 16 Sep 2009, 13:45
Replies: 1
by Fritz » 16 Sep 2009, 13:26

I have been putting off sorting a lazy starting problem for a while until yesterday when things came to a head when I was forced to jump start the...

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Last post by ermie571
16 Sep 2009, 13:45
Digital Clocks

Last post by Aidan « 15 Sep 2009, 19:59
Replies: 1
by syncropaddy » 15 Sep 2009, 18:13

I have two digital clocks that are supposed to be working but they dont work on my van. Does anyone know how these clocks can be tested off the van?...

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Last post by Aidan
15 Sep 2009, 19:59
Leisure Battery

Last post by vwduncan « 15 Sep 2009, 17:26
Replies: 16
by vwduncan » 11 Sep 2009, 08:39
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Finally I've managed to get myself a T25 after lots of searching. It's a 1982 2l Aircooled in white. It has main hook up but no leisure battery....
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Last post by vwduncan
15 Sep 2009, 17:26
HID lights

Last post by lloyd « 14 Sep 2009, 16:56
Replies: 4
by Grifter » 13 Sep 2009, 21:32

Has anyone fitted these to there van. I have been given a proper HID kit and wondered how easy they are to fit?

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Last post by lloyd
14 Sep 2009, 16:56
golf mk1 headlights the same??

Last post by R0B « 14 Sep 2009, 13:48
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by frodoxx99 » 14 Sep 2009, 11:39

Anyone know if golf mk1 headlights are the same size as the t25 ones????
cheers frodo

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Last post by R0B
14 Sep 2009, 13:48
Battery & Oil lights on, no key in the ignition

Last post by treacle « 10 Sep 2009, 21:35
Replies: 5
by little green » 06 Sep 2009, 21:49

...... and the van won't start. It's a DG engine (1985)

My sis borrowed Coco this weekend & she has behaved impecabley but after getting home,...

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Last post by treacle
10 Sep 2009, 21:35
Bulbs for tail light

Last post by djhammy « 09 Sep 2009, 16:21
Replies: 3
by djhammy » 09 Sep 2009, 10:51

HI me again

Although i have checked my Haynes manual and wicki I can't seem to find a listing of bulbs required on the van. I only ask as my rear...

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Last post by djhammy
09 Sep 2009, 16:21
reverse lights

Last post by ermie571 « 06 Sep 2009, 19:18
Replies: 15
by ermie571 » 05 Sep 2009, 08:58
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Hi folks,

I have purchased a set of red rear lights from a member - and after a bit of bother with the courier, they are on the van and look...
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Last post by ermie571
06 Sep 2009, 19:18
Tick Tock Tick Tock Clock

Last post by T'Onion « 06 Sep 2009, 11:23
Replies: 6
by T'Onion » 05 Sep 2009, 16:14

Tick Tock Tick Tock Clock
I've just fitted a tick tock vw clock to the instrument cluster , but the ribbon wiring on my cluster doesn't have the bit...

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Last post by T'Onion
06 Sep 2009, 11:23
Electric wing mirrors

Last post by Aidan « 05 Sep 2009, 16:20
Replies: 1
by nbennetta » 05 Sep 2009, 14:26

Has anybody ever had to source the internal gubbings for an electric wing mirror, specifically the white plastic ring the glass clips to? Some idiot...

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Last post by Aidan
05 Sep 2009, 16:20
Interior lighting re-wiring

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 05 Sep 2009, 15:55
Replies: 7
by orangebooboobearcrew » 27 Aug 2009, 12:00

Hi,

Have recently installed a leisure battery in our van with a secondary fusebox and have wired in the first couple of items (sink tap / pump + 12v...

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
05 Sep 2009, 15:55
Radiator fan not working?

Last post by R0B « 03 Sep 2009, 16:24
Replies: 5
by Cookster » 03 Sep 2009, 14:39

Hi

Just got back from a months euro tour in my T25 done 3000 miles engine diden't miss a beat, haven't had it long so was a bit concerned she would...

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Last post by R0B
03 Sep 2009, 16:24
LHD Spare Parts please

Last post by Ian Hulley « 03 Sep 2009, 07:57
Replies: 7
by Trilobyte_simon » 02 Sep 2009, 18:46

Hi there.

I have a 1986 Westfalia syncro left-hand drive and i need to order a new head light.

Can people recommend where i can order a LHD...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
03 Sep 2009, 07:57
wiring diagram - rear fog light

Last post by ermie571 « 01 Sep 2009, 11:54
Replies: 3
by BAYVELLE » 31 Aug 2009, 21:37

Anyone got a wiring diagram they could e-mail to me?

Basically needs to cover the rear fog light wiring from a 1990 JX td Westy Atlantic. My...

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Last post by ermie571
01 Sep 2009, 11:54
Radio and leisure battery

Last post by CovKid « 31 Aug 2009, 20:56
Replies: 10
by Wear Sunscreen » 31 Aug 2009, 10:01

Had problems of a flat battery at the RTTH event. Can only put it down to possible use of my radio, do you agree or not??

Am thinking of wiring it...

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Last post by CovKid
31 Aug 2009, 20:56
temperature guage

Last post by Mocki « 29 Aug 2009, 20:31
Replies: 4
by taurus » 28 Aug 2009, 18:53

the temperature guage on my 1900 watercooled reads very low.. I have shorted the sender cable to earth and get
full guage indication, I think i may...

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Last post by Mocki
29 Aug 2009, 20:31
Battery terminal crimp tool

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 28 Aug 2009, 22:40
Replies: 2
by skell » 27 Aug 2009, 19:22

Anyone in Sussex area or going to vanfest got a crimping tool big enough for 40mm2 cable I could borrow? adding an extra power cable to starter....

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
28 Aug 2009, 22:40
Tow Bar Wiring

Last post by wigg1 « 28 Aug 2009, 21:00
Replies: 9
by si macc » 27 Aug 2009, 19:18

I have bought a lightboard to fit on my t3 and have plugged the cable into the socket. The only problem is that some of the lights don't work, or in...

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Last post by wigg1
28 Aug 2009, 21:00
never to old to learn

Last post by old korky « 28 Aug 2009, 19:36
Replies: 7
by old korky » 28 Aug 2009, 12:22

went to charge the battery (easy)using an old charger,put charged battery on but felt the earth lead to be warm,tried to start engine wouldn't...

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Last post by old korky
28 Aug 2009, 19:36
Temp Gague

Last post by Jeanie « 27 Aug 2009, 20:18
Replies: 6
by Jeanie » 26 Aug 2009, 19:55

Wonder if anyone can help. My temperature guage has died. It is just sitting there doing nothing. Any suggestions before I need to take it to a...

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Last post by Jeanie
27 Aug 2009, 20:18
New electric question

Last post by posler « 27 Aug 2009, 19:44
Replies: 4
by posler » 25 Aug 2009, 19:02

hi there everyone another electric question while away last week the RCD tripped while hooked up and now wont go back on if you push it up it just...

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Last post by posler
27 Aug 2009, 19:44
Flashing coolant light from start up

Last post by jaylo264 « 27 Aug 2009, 19:23
Replies: 8
by kervinmervin » 12 Aug 2009, 14:16

Afternoon all,
just checking, as i've read wiki and posts, but started van up to day and the coolant light kept flashing. Checked header tanks and...

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Last post by jaylo264
27 Aug 2009, 19:23
random fan blower, also bottom air contol lever stiff

Last post by CovKid « 27 Aug 2009, 17:40
Replies: 1
by matt311280 » 27 Aug 2009, 17:20

hi, i have a water 1.9 t25. ever since ive had it, the fan blower seems to come on and off when it decides. any ideas? where to check, is it common....

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Last post by CovKid
27 Aug 2009, 17:40
Ignition problem.....just clicking

Last post by CovKid « 26 Aug 2009, 23:22
Replies: 8
by thelonegunman » 26 Aug 2009, 13:23

Hi people.
My ignition just clicks for the first few trys then fires up ok.
I have checked the terminals and they seem all ok + a recent new battery...

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Last post by CovKid
26 Aug 2009, 23:22
INTERIOR LIGHTS WONT WORK HELP

Last post by rongtown « 26 Aug 2009, 22:32
Replies: 2
by rongtown » 26 Aug 2009, 20:55

interior lights dead as doornail and have changed fuse (was blown) and bulbs but to no avail. Was hoping to daisy chain off them to 2 new units in...

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Last post by rongtown
26 Aug 2009, 22:32
electrical problem

Last post by VWCamperfan « 26 Aug 2009, 15:47
Replies: 2
by freggy » 26 Aug 2009, 12:53

Hey,

i have a T25 1.6D from 1985 and last ride i noticed when i put lights on with ignition switch off the instrument panel has light. When i turn...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
26 Aug 2009, 15:47
fitting a voltage gauge for main battery

Last post by AngeloEvs « 25 Aug 2009, 21:36
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by eddie.eagles » 25 Aug 2009, 21:15

I've ordered a battery volt gauge for my main battery as I have ran it flat a couple of times now (luckily when working on it although very nearly...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
25 Aug 2009, 21:36
low coolant light "relay 43" where to buy?

Last post by AngeloEvs « 25 Aug 2009, 18:08
Replies: 7
by Richardpiper » 25 Aug 2009, 13:35

This is the voltage stabliser for the low coolant level light- looks like a relay with '43' printed on the back. VW part no 191 919 376. The local VW...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
25 Aug 2009, 18:08
Electrical problem - indicators/headlights

Last post by purplecrocs « 25 Aug 2009, 17:30
Replies: 2
by purplecrocs » 25 Aug 2009, 16:41

ok, I have just bought my first t25 so this is likely to be one of many questions over the next couple of weeks!

First problem, I had the side...

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Last post by purplecrocs
25 Aug 2009, 17:30
battery help please an odd senario

Last post by djhammy « 25 Aug 2009, 11:05
Replies: 5
by djhammy » 24 Aug 2009, 19:43

HI guys having had 2 Portable battery jump starters fail me when i needed them most i decided they are not worth the money or space. Although i have...

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25 Aug 2009, 11:05

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