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12 Volt tv.. wiring in

Last post by Ian Hulley « 30 Jul 2009, 21:28
Replies: 5
by kevtherev » 30 Jul 2009, 18:15

I have a 12v tv that has an adapter to run off 240v

Can I just hard wire it in to my leisure battery with the appropriate fuse?

output on the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
30 Jul 2009, 21:28
towing sockets

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Jul 2009, 17:40
Replies: 8
by gti mad man » 29 Jul 2009, 22:04

im i right in thinking that my sockets have been incorectly wired ?

instead of splicing into the wiring loom they have cut it send it off to the...

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Jul 2009, 17:40
Reverse light fuse in "engine compartment" 1983 T25

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 30 Jul 2009, 11:13
Replies: 7
by Natman » 29 Jul 2009, 19:55

Hi guys,
Im struggling here... I have my Haynes manual which states that the fuse for the reverse lights are in line and in the engine compartment....

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
30 Jul 2009, 11:13
flashing red oil light and buzzer

Last post by Scooby « 29 Jul 2009, 20:21
Replies: 5
by mp soulman » 28 Jul 2009, 16:23

van has started getting flashing red light and annoying buzzer. does it when it feels like it then stops, and starts again. new to t25s so advice on...

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Last post by Scooby
29 Jul 2009, 20:21
Devon Split Charge System...

Last post by tonytech « 28 Jul 2009, 11:53
Replies: 3
by Poddington » 27 Jul 2009, 12:25

Hi,

Just a quick one...

Does anyone know whether the elelctrical system in the devon conversions charges the leisure battery when you hook up to...

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Last post by tonytech
28 Jul 2009, 11:53
T25 Earth Straps

Last post by Red Westie « 28 Jul 2009, 10:57
Replies: 1
by PoloSi » 28 Jul 2009, 10:01

Trying to cure the electrics and generally keep them running smooth, being 30 years old I don't place much trust in them.

Starting from the bottom...

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Last post by Red Westie
28 Jul 2009, 10:57
Is this the choke light ?

Last post by thelonegunman « 27 Jul 2009, 19:02
Replies: 7
by thelonegunman » 27 Jul 2009, 12:15

Thanks for all the info regarding my window seals.
Could you tell me if this is the choke light and if so why does it stay on ?
Thanks.
onclick=...

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Last post by thelonegunman
27 Jul 2009, 19:02
Ignition coil wiring?

Last post by sharpmz « 26 Jul 2009, 19:30
Replies: 6
by sharpmz » 24 Jul 2009, 17:49

Hi all,

Having some trouble getting to grips with the wiring!

The engine has been starting ok up until now but not shutting off when ignition is...

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Last post by sharpmz
26 Jul 2009, 19:30
Installing extra gauges

Last post by mike the van « 26 Jul 2009, 14:26
Replies: 2
by mike the van » 23 Jul 2009, 18:35

:cry: Having problems wiring up some extra gauges on my 2.0 l aircold,
Oil pressure , have got 5 bar VDO sender and a VDO Porsche 5 bar gauge, gauge...

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Last post by mike the van
26 Jul 2009, 14:26
clicking relay

Last post by meggles « 26 Jul 2009, 13:40
Replies: 1
by ojsmith » 26 Jul 2009, 12:13

hi all

i have a clicky relay. only seems to click when tootling along. am i able to just whip these out in sequence to find out which it is, or is...

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Last post by meggles
26 Jul 2009, 13:40
Leisure Battery problems

Last post by Snoopy63 « 26 Jul 2009, 12:50
Replies: 3
by Snoopy63 » 25 Jul 2009, 21:51

might be me being thick but i'll ask anyway.
Just had my first decent holiday in my van down in Devon and had a problem with the battery. Had a Mains...

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Last post by Snoopy63
26 Jul 2009, 12:50
Westy Battery Charging

Last post by Dave W « 25 Jul 2009, 21:35
Replies: 39
by Dubstar » 27 Jan 2007, 12:35
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Does anyone know if when you plug in the electric hook up, it charges the van battery as well as the leisure battery?So that I can charge the battery...
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Last post by Dave W
25 Jul 2009, 21:35
FLASHER & WHIPER PROBLEM

Last post by steve8090 « 25 Jul 2009, 18:15
Replies: 3
by phredd » 24 Jul 2009, 11:16

The problem goes like this >>
Turn indicator on (left or right) they flash for a short while then stop flashing. Also at the same time the...

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Last post by steve8090
25 Jul 2009, 18:15
inverters

Last post by rgeneration « 25 Jul 2009, 14:25
Replies: 17
by COURGETTE » 18 Jul 2009, 10:12
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which make ?
best buy?
where?
safe?

cheers
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Last post by rgeneration
25 Jul 2009, 14:25
Flashing Red Light/No Flashing Red Light??????

Last post by thetattoomaster « 24 Jul 2009, 14:57
Replies: 12
by thetattoomaster » 21 Jul 2009, 19:10

Hi,
I wondered if someone could advise me about the problem that I am having....
I am driving a 1986 T3 Camper with a 1900cc Diesel Non Turbo...

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Last post by thetattoomaster
24 Jul 2009, 14:57
Dodgy alternator or battery

Last post by rallyraid « 24 Jul 2009, 10:55
Replies: 4
by rallyraid » 23 Jul 2009, 21:41

2.0 a/c westy

Driving home from a weekend away my wipers began to slow, fuel gauge went down to empty, indicators stopped flashing and lights went...

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Last post by rallyraid
24 Jul 2009, 10:55
Quick release battery terminals - any good?

Last post by thechubbsdub « 22 Jul 2009, 07:07
Replies: 6
by thechubbsdub » 20 Jul 2009, 11:46

does anyone have these or know if they are any good?

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Thanks

Adrian

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Last post by thechubbsdub
22 Jul 2009, 07:07
clock set = my head scrating

Last post by AngeloEvs « 21 Jul 2009, 10:21
Replies: 5
by quincey » 18 Jul 2009, 20:11

Hi All

I have a 2ltr 1981 Aircooled and hae bought myself a early watercooled dash/clock set to go in my bus as it has a clock in it

Apart from...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
21 Jul 2009, 10:21
Main Earth Cable

Last post by jamesc76 « 21 Jul 2009, 10:19
Replies: 10
by holeydub on 4wheels » 20 Jul 2009, 19:52

I was turning over the engine todayto see if the battery had any life left (which it doesnt now lol) anyway i felt the earth cable that connects...

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Last post by jamesc76
21 Jul 2009, 10:19
Odometer just 100K Km?

Last post by Fritz « 20 Jul 2009, 23:05
Replies: 1
by pitufinavikinga » 20 Jul 2009, 23:02

Hei,

My Transporter is getting her first 100K soon. But I realized it will go back to zero again!

It is in really good shape so I think it does...

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Last post by Fritz
20 Jul 2009, 23:05
Battery loosing power

Last post by alkers « 20 Jul 2009, 18:01
Replies: 9
by alkers » 17 Jul 2009, 21:10

Hi all, hoping someone here might be able to help me out a bit. Basically I am getting a bit fed up of the garage. I went in with concerns that myvan...

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Last post by alkers
20 Jul 2009, 18:01
Handbrake Switch

Last post by Seamus « 20 Jul 2009, 17:40
Replies: 6
by Seamus » 30 Jun 2009, 20:32

... and another Newbie question...

my handrake seems to have lost its warning light switch at some point in its life, the wiring appears to be there...

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Last post by Seamus
20 Jul 2009, 17:40
Changing Clocks to Rev Counter/Digi Clock version

Last post by Seamus « 20 Jul 2009, 17:36
Replies: 19
by Seamus » 04 Jul 2009, 13:30
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Guys n gals,

have just picked up a set of clocks on ebay which include the rev counter and the digi clock in the centre. Can I simply plug my...
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Last post by Seamus
20 Jul 2009, 17:36
Transformer (drop box) problem Urgent help needed

Last post by VWCamperfan « 20 Jul 2009, 16:20
Replies: 1
by Blue Meanies » 20 Jul 2009, 10:42

Help!
We are on holiday near Eastbourne and are moving to Bridport next week.

Our transformer from the 240v hook up has gone Kaput!

Getting good...

1 Replies

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Last post by VWCamperfan
20 Jul 2009, 16:20
thermo switch in engine

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Jul 2009, 19:13
Replies: 1
by t25-bobbee » 19 Jul 2009, 18:24

help got t25 1984 1.9 dg engine can any 1 tell me where can get thermo switch in engine . (55c-65c) 2 pin.
cheers

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Jul 2009, 19:13
Bad Earth

Last post by windysurfer « 19 Jul 2009, 09:10
Replies: 11
by windysurfer » 18 Jul 2009, 13:40

I've been having problems starting my van. When I turn the key nothing happens.
I've bought a new battery and clean up all the terminals which I...

11 Replies

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Last post by windysurfer
19 Jul 2009, 09:10
Digital Clock

Last post by torchy « 18 Jul 2009, 17:01
Replies: 2
by torchy » 18 Jul 2009, 12:24

I have a 2.1 Syncro Transporter with the digital clock in the middle. It's clearly visable and works fine when the ignition is off. Turn on the...

2 Replies

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Last post by torchy
18 Jul 2009, 17:01
After market central locking & alarms

Last post by joe75 « 18 Jul 2009, 10:08
Replies: 7
by joe75 » 17 Jul 2009, 19:26

hey Guys,

I have been looking into putting central locking into my Westy but have found it hard to find an original VW set up. Its only the two...

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Last post by joe75
18 Jul 2009, 10:08
temp gauge

Last post by saviogimmi « 17 Jul 2009, 15:47
Replies: 9
by saviogimmi » 09 Jul 2009, 13:03

Tried to get mine working today, checked all wiring seems ok, took out gauge all was ok. I then took the spade connectors that go on the two temp...

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Last post by saviogimmi
17 Jul 2009, 15:47
Smartcom / split charger confusion???

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 17 Jul 2009, 13:05
Replies: 27
by orangebooboobearcrew » 13 Jul 2009, 21:06
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Hi,

Seems to be quite a popular topic at the moment but I finally got around to fitting my Smartcom / second battery at the weekend and I am a bit...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
17 Jul 2009, 13:05
Leisure Battery

Last post by JW1 « 15 Jul 2009, 22:24
Replies: 12
by JW1 » 13 Jul 2009, 22:12

Looking to get a good quality leisure battery for T25 Vanagon Westfalia. Which one should I get (where from, price?) to fit correctly and will last...

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Last post by JW1
15 Jul 2009, 22:24
reverse light switch

Last post by jake1953 « 15 Jul 2009, 18:29
Replies: 5
by jake1953 » 14 Jul 2009, 18:00

Hi Peeps. my reverse lights stopped working on my 1987 1.9 dg with 5 speed box panelvan and don't know where the switch at the g/box end is. Checked...

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Last post by jake1953
15 Jul 2009, 18:29
Live feed for Headlamp relay

Last post by nic_g « 15 Jul 2009, 10:59
Replies: 1
by nic_g » 15 Jul 2009, 10:27

I have searched the site and also checked out WIKI, my question is where do you get the 12v feed from for the relay for the headlamps?

am I also...

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Last post by nic_g
15 Jul 2009, 10:59
Problem with Ignition & weak lights - help!

Last post by Bowman1 « 15 Jul 2009, 02:38
Replies: 13
by Bowman1 » 12 Jul 2009, 16:08

Two things...Drove my van yesterday and now I can't get my key in the ignition...any ideas? I have wiggled the steering wheel and tried again but no...

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Last post by Bowman1
15 Jul 2009, 02:38
fuel guage

Last post by dugcati « 14 Jul 2009, 20:51
Replies: 1
by axeman » 14 Jul 2009, 18:45

hi there i am having some problems with the fuel guage, for the past week or so when i have been brimming it the gauge only reads just over half...

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Last post by dugcati
14 Jul 2009, 20:51
MOT failure

Last post by amoore77uk « 14 Jul 2009, 19:59
Replies: 6
by amoore77uk » 13 Jul 2009, 18:55

hello,

can anyone suggest how i can correct the following failures.

1) nearside head lamp aimed too low - does not seem to be dial to adjust like...

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Last post by amoore77uk
14 Jul 2009, 19:59
Dual charging kit fitted - main battery flat

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 14 Jul 2009, 01:37
Replies: 15
by seahorse » 13 Jul 2009, 09:26
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I bought these from Just Kampers last week and had them connected by a mechanic:

80Ah Leisure Battery:
Dual Charging Kit:

Parked for 3 hours this...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
14 Jul 2009, 01:37
testing clocks

Last post by Fritz « 13 Jul 2009, 22:09
Replies: 1
by rubyvan » 12 Jul 2009, 19:55

Hi
What is the best way to test if everything works on a set of clocks apart from it being on the van, as want to avoid being faced with faults that...

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Last post by Fritz
13 Jul 2009, 22:09
leisure battery

Last post by happy camper « 13 Jul 2009, 22:02
Replies: 8
by wiggy » 13 Jul 2009, 21:18

does anybody use there van without using a leisure battery or am i being plain stupid

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Last post by happy camper
13 Jul 2009, 22:02
Getting to the end of my tether

Last post by PEET « 13 Jul 2009, 18:46
Replies: 2
by el sketcho » 09 Jul 2009, 15:09

Still can't get these bloody rear fogs to work and to an insult to injury the O/S side lights have stopped working! 8) I really can't work out what...

2 Replies

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Last post by PEET
13 Jul 2009, 18:46
Airconditioning wiring info please!

Last post by toomanytoys « 13 Jul 2009, 15:19
Replies: 1
by silverbullet » 13 Jul 2009, 08:37

Hi All

Amogst many other jobs, thought that I should get the aircon up and running to avoid melted children & dogs if the sun ever shines again....

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Last post by toomanytoys
13 Jul 2009, 15:19
Battery Issues...

Last post by 1664 « 13 Jul 2009, 15:12
Replies: 3
by Gogso1 » 13 Jul 2009, 11:44

Hi,

For the last couple of weeks we've had a faint eggy/sulphury smell in our van (1981 Aircooled T25), which I can promise you was nothing to do...

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Last post by 1664
13 Jul 2009, 15:12
Blown fuse - interior lights

Last post by toomanytoys « 13 Jul 2009, 11:59
Replies: 1
by Joker Kev » 13 Jul 2009, 10:47

Lost power to clock, interior lights and radio. Located blown fuse but I cannot change it as keeps shorting somewhere.

Am I missing some other bit...

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Last post by toomanytoys
13 Jul 2009, 11:59
westy joker 1985, weird dash lights...

Last post by ninja.turtle007 « 11 Jul 2009, 22:00
Replies: 2
by coolaudio » 11 Jul 2009, 01:24

Hi. have a westy joker t25, 1985.

When i got it the guy said the temp light flashed sometimes but nothing to worry about, prob a faulty sensor as...

2 Replies

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Last post by ninja.turtle007
11 Jul 2009, 22:00
starter motor electrics

Last post by alexm77 « 11 Jul 2009, 10:35
Replies: 3
by alexm77 » 11 Jul 2009, 09:18

Hello. Had an issue with the van not starting the other week when we were away. When I turned the key i got a click from the starter motor, but...

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Last post by alexm77
11 Jul 2009, 10:35
the phoenix has risen, ignition switch ideas???

Last post by tezza « 10 Jul 2009, 18:01
Replies: 3
by tezza » 10 Jul 2009, 08:54

after having killed it last week by sticking my fingers where they shouldnt go i have found the fault, its the ignition switch, it will turn the...

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Last post by tezza
10 Jul 2009, 18:01
Charging System on a T3 California.

Last post by T'Onion « 10 Jul 2009, 10:49
Replies: 5
by hulmey » 09 Jul 2009, 19:28

Hi,

Just after some help to try and understand the charging system on my 1990 T3 California diesel. I've got under the back seat a black battery...

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Last post by T'Onion
10 Jul 2009, 10:49
leisure battery

Last post by tezza « 10 Jul 2009, 09:02
Replies: 7
by johnwilloughby » 23 Jun 2009, 20:31

I need to replace the leisure battery for my left hand drive Westy California 1990 and am interested to know what it actually supplies power to - as...

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Last post by tezza
10 Jul 2009, 09:02
Carb electrical connections

Last post by mark1967 « 10 Jul 2009, 05:24
Replies: 2
by mark1967 » 09 Jul 2009, 21:06

I`ve tried,I`ve really tried :cry: but I can`t suss out where the wire for the bypass air cut off valve goes to on my van.Its an 1985 1.9 DG with the...

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Last post by mark1967
10 Jul 2009, 05:24
Split charger blowing fuse

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 08 Jul 2009, 16:34
Replies: 5
by el sketcho » 08 Jul 2009, 11:03

Does anyone know why this is happening?

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
08 Jul 2009, 16:34

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