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Manual fan switch

Last post by windysurfer « 29 Jun 2009, 15:10
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by windysurfer » 28 Jun 2009, 20:39

I want to wire in a manual switch to turn my rad fan on full should I ever need it.

How do I go about it?
Mine a two speed fan (3 wires)

cheers...

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Last post by windysurfer
29 Jun 2009, 15:10
Looking for an engine bay wiring diagram/photo...

Last post by Matty « 29 Jun 2009, 13:54
Replies: 4
by Matty » 21 Jun 2009, 20:49

Just fitted a replacement 1.9 DG in my '85 caravelle. The previous owners removed the original engine, and I didn't remove the replacement engine...

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Last post by Matty
29 Jun 2009, 13:54
Which clocks will fit?

Last post by Damien « 29 Jun 2009, 08:31
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by Jutstar » 28 Jun 2009, 15:15

I need to replace my clocks as they don t like working.....i have the speedometer on the left, there is a analogue clock on the right which has fuel...

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Last post by Damien
29 Jun 2009, 08:31
Auto Electrician in Glos required.

Last post by billy739 « 29 Jun 2009, 08:07
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by Jutstar » 28 Jun 2009, 20:43

I ve got a problem with my temp guage,it don t work and always flashes, i intially thought it was the temp sensor so this was replaced, then i pulled...

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Last post by billy739
29 Jun 2009, 08:07
lights left on warning buzzer

Last post by scumpuppy « 28 Jun 2009, 16:52
Replies: 4
by scumpuppy » 28 Jun 2009, 14:36

Does anyone know if you can replace the exsisting relay for a number 36 vw relay to give you a buzzer for lights left on? after reading the wiki I...

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Last post by scumpuppy
28 Jun 2009, 16:52
Confused(me) Relay wiring etc

Last post by kentishvanman « 26 Jun 2009, 20:14
Replies: 2
by kentishvanman » 26 Jun 2009, 09:31

Hi,
The existing battery/relay wiring on my 1.9dg Autosleeper is as follows:
Relay terminal 30 connected to leisure battery + via 20amp fuse.
87 van...

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Last post by kentishvanman
26 Jun 2009, 20:14
temp gauge

Last post by armyphil « 26 Jun 2009, 19:05
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by rubyvan » 26 Jun 2009, 18:38

HI
Can anyone tell me what is the normal position for the temp gauge needle does it tend to differ in hot weather or should it stay in the same...

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Last post by armyphil
26 Jun 2009, 19:05
1981 t25 joker 240v hookup and battery stuff

Last post by joker1981 « 25 Jun 2009, 12:50
Replies: 4
by joker1981 » 24 Jun 2009, 21:45

Hi all,

I have 1 1981 LHD westfalia Joker and i am trying to sort out the electrics. The van currently has 2 leisure batteries, a 65amp one under...

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Last post by joker1981
25 Jun 2009, 12:50
240V,split charging and stuff

Last post by AngeloEvs « 24 Jun 2009, 22:44
Replies: 7
by mark1967 » 20 Jun 2009, 21:14

I`ve been gathering some bits : 2nd battery,2 way consumer unit thingy,1000watt inverter.Are there any good web sites with diagrams explaining wiring...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
24 Jun 2009, 22:44
Indicator Stalk...

Last post by Seamus « 24 Jun 2009, 22:18
Replies: 5
by Seamus » 19 Jun 2009, 15:26

Guys,

silly little question but my indicator stalk doesnt seem to have an option for keeping your main beams on, only has the pull towards you...

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Last post by Seamus
24 Jun 2009, 22:18
Power without cigarette lighter?

Last post by rubadub « 24 Jun 2009, 21:19
Replies: 5
by sabcully » 22 Jun 2009, 15:20

Hellu.

Is there any way to power my Sat Nav from the battery without a cigaretty lighter, which I have not got?
My radio has got USB but when I...

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Last post by rubadub
24 Jun 2009, 21:19
Alternator Warning Light

Last post by CovKid « 22 Jun 2009, 19:29
Replies: 3
by CovKid » 22 Jun 2009, 18:04

Need some input. I'm in the middle of wiring up a split charging unit. All going well except for feed from alternator warning light. When I took feed...

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Last post by CovKid
22 Jun 2009, 19:29
Temp Gauge Light Flashing, Any Ideas ??

Last post by AngeloEvs « 22 Jun 2009, 11:01
Replies: 3
by hulmey » 17 Jun 2009, 10:06

I've just had the engine out of my 1990 1.6TD and since the red light in the temp gauge flashes. The gauge level reading sits in the middle when its...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
22 Jun 2009, 11:01
Second electrical plug in, in the dash

Last post by BigTam « 22 Jun 2009, 07:43
Replies: 7
by captjon1959 » 19 Jun 2009, 20:51

I have been unable to determine what the smaller electrical plug in is on my 1984 Westfalia Wolfsburg edition. It is between the lighter and the...

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Last post by BigTam
22 Jun 2009, 07:43
cataclean ..

Last post by xpress « 21 Jun 2009, 20:23
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by xpress » 19 Jun 2009, 23:05

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

anyone heard of this? some guys told me they have heard nothing but good things about it.

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Last post by xpress
21 Jun 2009, 20:23
New camper problems.

Last post by VWCamperfan « 21 Jun 2009, 15:15
Replies: 9
by the White Nomad » 18 Jun 2009, 23:32

Gday to all you happy campers.
I know its late but im going to throw at you all whats up with our camper that im trying to fix, so any answers will...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
21 Jun 2009, 15:15
Electric window in my 1990 Trident

Last post by T25-Folk « 21 Jun 2009, 10:59
Replies: 7
by T25-Folk » 21 Jun 2009, 09:10

Hello

I'm new on here and also new to type 25's, having moved on from bay windows. I've just bought a 1990 Trident Auto-sleeper which I'm loving....

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Last post by T25-Folk
21 Jun 2009, 10:59
Help needed re inverters, regulators, leisure batteries etc

Last post by The Broons « 21 Jun 2009, 10:58
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by The Broons » 17 Jun 2009, 20:11

Hello - I've been Googling and Wiki-ing for ages now trying to understand the best thing to do with the leisure batteries I have got.

A colleague at...

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Last post by The Broons
21 Jun 2009, 10:58
Low Coolant Sensor Wire

Last post by captjon1959 « 21 Jun 2009, 01:39
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by captjon1959 » 20 Jun 2009, 21:26

I recently purchased an '84 Vanagon (Westfalia). The low coolant sensor that goes in the rear coolant tank has had the wire cut. Obviously someone...

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Last post by captjon1959
21 Jun 2009, 01:39
fuel gauge + temp gauge fault

Last post by AngeloEvs « 20 Jun 2009, 23:10
Replies: 3
by camper driver » 20 Jun 2009, 17:16

Both fuel and temp gauge have got at the same time, so I,m jumping to the conclusion that its not the tank sender.
Is this a common fault or any...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
20 Jun 2009, 23:10
Electrical Help - Headlights

Last post by Grun « 19 Jun 2009, 17:38
Replies: 7
by psychonaut » 18 Jun 2009, 23:28

Can anyone advise whether a 1986 water-cooled 1900 RHD petrol has a headlight relay, or whether the feeds go straight from the switches on the dash,...

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Last post by Grun
19 Jun 2009, 17:38
Question about split relay systems

Last post by CovKid « 19 Jun 2009, 14:57
Replies: 2
by CovKid » 19 Jun 2009, 14:49

Ok, no prob dropping the second battery under the passenger seat and creating a new earth connection but however you do it and whereever you mount...

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Last post by CovKid
19 Jun 2009, 14:57
VDO Oil Gauges

Last post by High Peaker « 19 Jun 2009, 11:20
Replies: 3
by High Peaker » 17 Jun 2009, 12:55

I fancy installing a triple set of VDO gauges from a Golf / Corrado / Audi 80. These include an oil temp and oil pressure gauge.
What senders do I...

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Last post by High Peaker
19 Jun 2009, 11:20
clicking relay

Last post by rm2was « 18 Jun 2009, 20:15
Replies: 4
by rm2was » 15 Jun 2009, 23:18

hi there, I had a 1.9 DG in the back of my T25, I bought it with a dead engine that barely ran (although it had only been recently fitted then...

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Last post by rm2was
18 Jun 2009, 20:15
LB Split charging question...

Last post by CovKid « 18 Jun 2009, 19:38
Replies: 5
by kathyshack » 17 Jun 2009, 09:41

This isn't to do with my van (thank god) but my brothers. He has never had a LB in his van in the 4 years he has owned it, even though all the wiring...

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Last post by CovKid
18 Jun 2009, 19:38
feed to the horn..where should i be lookin...update!!!!!!!!!

Last post by toomanytoys « 17 Jun 2009, 19:51
Replies: 14
by oldiguana » 15 Jun 2009, 19:44

yo dudes......the horn on marladys van has been poo for ages.....weak fart then a good fart.....failed mot today but cant seem to find a feed for...

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Last post by toomanytoys
17 Jun 2009, 19:51
Tiny Problem with my Smartcom Relay

Last post by AngeloEvs « 17 Jun 2009, 18:38
Replies: 3
by albertramsbottom » 17 Jun 2009, 15:11

Hi

First of all, thanks to everyone who helped me wire up my smarcom leasure battery - It works - Well almost

The issue is that when I have been...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
17 Jun 2009, 18:38
a switch behind the steering wheel on stalk, what's it for?

Last post by Molly Man « 17 Jun 2009, 12:51
Replies: 19
by xpress » 12 Jun 2009, 23:25
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2
hi there again guys and girls,

i have a switch behind the steering wheel on the stalk on the left side, it's a simple little steel two way switch,...
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Last post by Molly Man
17 Jun 2009, 12:51
Problems wiring things to the leisure battery

Last post by 1664 « 16 Jun 2009, 22:17
Replies: 2
by singlewestfalia » 16 Jun 2009, 21:26

I have looked and cant find anything on the wiki...

Apart from If it aint broke don't fix it , I wonder if there is any advice on what to do next to...

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Last post by 1664
16 Jun 2009, 22:17
Speakers

Last post by albertramsbottom « 16 Jun 2009, 17:03
Replies: 7
by albertramsbottom » 15 Jun 2009, 15:00

Anyone recommend some cheap speakers for the front doors at the bottom. I ask becuase I dont off hand know the dimensions of the hole. I think it is...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
16 Jun 2009, 17:03
Dashboard PCB problems

Last post by AngeloEvs « 16 Jun 2009, 15:35
Replies: 2
by sarahsparey » 16 Jun 2009, 13:14

Hi All,

My 1980 van has just failed it's MOT due to the indicator LED on the dash not working.
Upon further investigation it turns out that the PCB...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
16 Jun 2009, 15:35
mains not charging leisure battery!

Last post by johnnyvespa « 16 Jun 2009, 13:37
Replies: 6
by timthetrader » 07 Jun 2009, 22:16

My leisure battery does appear to be charging from mains! Ive got an autohomes with a zig. 2 Amp fuse seems ok and it charges from alternator so cant...

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Last post by johnnyvespa
16 Jun 2009, 13:37
Electronic Guages, Has anyone tried them?

Last post by AngeloEvs « 16 Jun 2009, 08:01
Replies: 1
by srsapo » 15 Jun 2009, 22:03

It seems to me that our Instrument Pods containing the Speedo and Tach are a
source of some problems for some of us. Both in their maintenance and...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
16 Jun 2009, 08:01
T25 HEADLIGHTS

Last post by psychonaut « 15 Jun 2009, 19:29
Replies: 6
by VERAT25 » 15 Jun 2009, 13:28

HI,
JUST FAILED MOT ON NO HEADLIGHTS(DIPPED OR MAIN) ANY CLUES PLEASE/////THANKS.

HEATER IS ON CONSTANTLY===========ANY CLUES PLEASE

THANKS...

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Last post by psychonaut
15 Jun 2009, 19:29
interior lighting

Last post by CovKid « 15 Jun 2009, 18:19
Replies: 8
by loz » 11 Jun 2009, 16:23

im working on converting a panel van to a camper, would like some help with the rear interior light. is it possible to connected a new set of wire's...

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Last post by CovKid
15 Jun 2009, 18:19
Checking my Smartcom is working

Last post by albertramsbottom « 15 Jun 2009, 15:20
Replies: 3
by albertramsbottom » 11 Jun 2009, 08:23

Hi

I have provisionally wired up my Smartcom Relay to my LB last night. My LB without the engine runing had a voltage of 12.80 and my SB 12.75. When...

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Last post by albertramsbottom
15 Jun 2009, 15:20
How to charge second battery off the alternator?

Last post by gedbedhead « 15 Jun 2009, 13:40
Replies: 11
by snowythebudgie » 14 Jun 2009, 18:30

Hi all,

I'm finally a proud owner of my first T3 and we had or first trip away this weekend in it. I must say I'm very happy with everything, except...

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Last post by gedbedhead
15 Jun 2009, 13:40
Help dam brake light on after caliper change

Last post by Miss Marple « 13 Jun 2009, 11:41
Replies: 12
by hightower » 08 Apr 2009, 19:01

Further to my questions about seized brake caliper pistons last week i ended up getting some new calipers and pads, i fitted them last night and bled...

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Last post by Miss Marple
13 Jun 2009, 11:41
Battery light in dash pod..

Last post by maxstu « 11 Jun 2009, 23:54
Replies: 9
by maxstu » 10 Jun 2009, 04:29

.....is not working now! DG1900 1986 Transporter.

Would someone please put my pee brain to rest and confirm this should illuminate when ignition is...

9 Replies

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Last post by maxstu
11 Jun 2009, 23:54
Wiring up a microswitched tap & in line water pump

Last post by AngeloEvs « 11 Jun 2009, 20:41
Replies: 5
by little.legs » 07 Jun 2009, 18:12

:? Hiya,
This has probably been asked loadsa times before but i've done a search & cant find out what i need. Apologies if i've missed it.

My van...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
11 Jun 2009, 20:41
powerless

Last post by AngeloEvs « 11 Jun 2009, 18:39
Replies: 5
by tonysbus » 10 Jun 2009, 16:41

Hi everyone well here it is i have a recon 19 dg on lpg it's nearly 2 years old now but i have never really been happy with it but it did the job the...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
11 Jun 2009, 18:39
Temp light flashes when I use the horn...?!

Last post by Poddington « 11 Jun 2009, 15:32
Replies: 3
by Poddington » 11 Jun 2009, 12:14

Not really a problem this (I hope) just wondering what's going on with the beast...

When I press the horn, the temp/coolant level light on the dash...

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Last post by Poddington
11 Jun 2009, 15:32
speedo not working

Last post by wasserleaker « 09 Jun 2009, 22:04
Replies: 6
by radman » 08 Jun 2009, 21:41

Hi everyone,
We went camping in the New Forest recently, everything worked fine and then on the final day the speedo needle decided it was not going...

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Last post by wasserleaker
09 Jun 2009, 22:04
Leisure battery and 12v connection.

Last post by Jutstar « 09 Jun 2009, 21:09
Replies: 4
by Jutstar » 09 Jun 2009, 18:14

Probably a simple one but i hate electrics.....

If i use something from my faglighter when parked up would the power come from my normal battery or...

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Last post by Jutstar
09 Jun 2009, 21:09
electric power steering

Last post by windysurfer « 09 Jun 2009, 20:56
Replies: 1
by hammy44 » 09 Jun 2009, 20:52

has anyone fitted electric power steering to a t25 if so which steering unit did you use and how difficult was it

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Last post by windysurfer
09 Jun 2009, 20:56
Dash digital clock

Last post by syncropatrick « 09 Jun 2009, 20:32
Replies: 2
by syncropatrick » 08 Jun 2009, 17:44

I'm pleased as punch!

Bought a Golf mkII dash pod set including a non-MFD digital clock for 1p off fleabay. Sold as 'was working 10 years ago when I...

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Last post by syncropatrick
09 Jun 2009, 20:32
Wiring in new front and rear fog lights..

Last post by Helga « 08 Jun 2009, 22:13
Replies: 3
by Helga » 08 Jun 2009, 21:35

Ok, so after all my messing about I have discovered that I need new front and rear fogs, plus I need to wire them in. I have spent all day, after...

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Last post by Helga
08 Jun 2009, 22:13
Main lights dimming! Update to previous post...

Last post by Helga « 08 Jun 2009, 21:29
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by Helga » 08 Jun 2009, 18:17

Hi, earlier on I was asking about fog lights - but now things have changed slightly... I have discovered that when I have my full lights on, ie on...

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Last post by Helga
08 Jun 2009, 21:29
Fog light confusion...

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 08 Jun 2009, 10:29
Replies: 6
by Helga » 08 Jun 2009, 08:42

I have a 1982 2 litre westfalia conversion. Now, did this originally have any sort of fog light system fitted? What I have now is this:

A set of...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
08 Jun 2009, 10:29
Removing the dash light bulbs

Last post by VWlewis « 07 Jun 2009, 19:51
Replies: 6
by desmond » 30 May 2009, 11:04

Hi all,

This is a dumb question, but for the life of me I can't figure it out! I'm trying to replace the bulb above the fuel gauge on the dash. I...

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07 Jun 2009, 19:51

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