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alternative - temperature and petrol gauges

Last post by jason k « 17 May 2009, 14:57
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by amoore77uk » 17 May 2009, 10:21

o.k - so I can't get a new VW original analogue clock and new temperature gauge to replace current duff ones.

so forgetting the analogue clock as I...

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Last post by jason k
17 May 2009, 14:57
head unit wiring

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 17 May 2009, 10:51
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by armyphil » 09 May 2009, 11:43

Van passed its MOT in the week so i thought i would invest in a cd/radio to take away the hundrum of long slow driving.

Off the back of the stereo...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
17 May 2009, 10:51
Headlight adjustment and indicator light on dashboard

Last post by suedehead « 16 May 2009, 16:27
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by suedehead » 16 May 2009, 14:46

Hi,
Failed an MOT today on two points - one headlight is pointing too low, and the indicator light on the dashboard does not work.

I'm hoping these...

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Last post by suedehead
16 May 2009, 16:27
Ignition off, oil light on!

Last post by gsmoke « 16 May 2009, 10:53
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by gsmoke » 15 May 2009, 17:16

2.0 a/c
Here's a good one.
My oil light works as normal but when I turn the ignition off the oil light comes on dimly!
Everything looks ok at the...

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Last post by gsmoke
16 May 2009, 10:53
How much charge left in your L battery?

Last post by quagmire « 16 May 2009, 06:37
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by polanski » 16 May 2009, 06:05

Hi, how do you know? Is there anything you can attach to L battery to tell you? (I don't have a hook up) Cheers! Robbie

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Last post by quagmire
16 May 2009, 06:37
blue star central locking

Last post by rednip120372 « 15 May 2009, 21:59
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by rednip120372 » 14 May 2009, 18:02

My central locking on my blue star locked up I managed to free in so I can get in!!! I removed the motors out of the front doors I they both seemed...

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Last post by rednip120372
15 May 2009, 21:59
new analogue clock/temperature gauge???

Last post by AngeloEvs « 15 May 2009, 13:19
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by amoore77uk » 15 May 2009, 13:08

is it possible to buy a new analogue clock and temperature gauges that will fit straight into original pod set up.

my pod set up consists of a large...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
15 May 2009, 13:19
elec connections to sender

Last post by AngeloEvs « 15 May 2009, 09:53
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by jaylo264 » 15 May 2009, 09:17

Being sadly deficient in the electrical knowledge dept , i wonder whether the coolant temperature sender i just replaced on my 1.9 DG wbx 1986 ( it...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
15 May 2009, 09:53
tacho wiring

Last post by dink « 14 May 2009, 21:54
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by dink » 13 May 2009, 21:01

I have a dashpod and tacho from a petrol t3 to fit into my t3, I have some spare terminals for the multi plug and I can figure out that end, I cannot...

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Last post by dink
14 May 2009, 21:54
what leisure battery to buy for my t25 devon?

Last post by funbus1 « 14 May 2009, 20:07
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by stiffler105 » 14 May 2009, 08:15

hi i wondered if anyone could point me in the write direction please,iv got a 1984 t25 devon,and im trying to find out what was the leisure battery...

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Last post by funbus1
14 May 2009, 20:07
printed circuit board question

Last post by AngeloEvs « 13 May 2009, 22:15
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by jake1953 » 10 May 2009, 18:35

Had my van at the vw garage and oil pressures are great on tickover and at 3000rpm. My buzzer/ oil light come on after 2000 rpm so I'm not panicking...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
13 May 2009, 22:15
Temperature guage not registering

Last post by jswagger « 13 May 2009, 21:51
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by jake1953 » 13 May 2009, 11:58

I have a 1.9 dg engine. My temperature guage doen't register at all. if I cross the wires from the sender unit under the thermostat I can hear the...

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Last post by jswagger
13 May 2009, 21:51
Blue Star Blues

Last post by rednip120372 « 13 May 2009, 17:52
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by rednip120372 » 12 May 2009, 22:33

HELP!!!!!!!!

My blue star has turned on me and refuses to let me in!!! The central locking refuses to work for no reason and i can't open the front...

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Last post by rednip120372
13 May 2009, 17:52
spark plug blow out

Last post by kevtherev « 12 May 2009, 20:39
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by syncron ice » 12 May 2009, 19:21

Hello all,

Haven't been on in yonks due to work and study pressures. Started van this morning; big bang then major noise; turned off. Couldn't check...

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Last post by kevtherev
12 May 2009, 20:39
more probs (battery)

Last post by dannyg1985 « 12 May 2009, 20:30
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by dannyg1985 » 11 May 2009, 20:56

went out to start me van this morning to find battery dead ??? (ok not that bad i know) so this afternoon i put a nearly new battery in which was...

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Last post by dannyg1985
12 May 2009, 20:30
Alternator/Battery Problem??

Last post by Fritz « 12 May 2009, 09:23
Replies: 8
by CycloneMike » 10 May 2009, 21:18

I'm having a few problems.
I bought a new battery less than 12 months ago. Got it from Halfords as I needed it on a Sunday afternoon
It now doesn't...

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Last post by Fritz
12 May 2009, 09:23
Alternator diagnostics

Last post by ghost123uk « 12 May 2009, 08:53
Replies: 5
by Ollyboy » 10 May 2009, 20:22

Hi all,

I'm looking for some advise regarding checks I can perform on the alternator/regulator. The charging light came on last night, and there was...

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Last post by ghost123uk
12 May 2009, 08:53
muvonics 3 stage charger wiring?

Last post by joe75 « 12 May 2009, 07:08
Replies: 2
by joe75 » 11 May 2009, 17:16

Hey Guys,

I have replaced my buzzing box with a new 3 stage charger.

I followed the help here onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

Most...

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Last post by joe75
12 May 2009, 07:08
Heater fan and buzzer

Last post by Jon Bisson GSY « 11 May 2009, 19:52
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by Jon Bisson GSY » 11 May 2009, 19:21

Hi,
Just decided to tackle a long running lack of fan and stripped the dash out. That was fun. Discovered a heater full of acorns and a very stiff...

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Last post by Jon Bisson GSY
11 May 2009, 19:52
Plastic thing on the brake light switch

Last post by bigherb « 11 May 2009, 18:45
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by Eddie » 11 May 2009, 15:44

Does anyone know what the plastic thing that has the wires connected to it that fits onto the brake light switch is called? Also, if it needs to be...

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Last post by bigherb
11 May 2009, 18:45
Mains Hook Up

Last post by psychonaut « 10 May 2009, 20:42
Replies: 4
by psychonaut » 09 May 2009, 20:47

Hi all,

I've checked Wiki to make sure this question isn't covered there, and i can't see it - if it is please feel free to jab me in the eye for...

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Last post by psychonaut
10 May 2009, 20:42
Zig CF8 Earthing? Homebrew Camper

Last post by Yozza « 10 May 2009, 20:23
Replies: 2
by Yozza » 10 May 2009, 20:02

Ay up Folks,

It's that time of year and we're going 'posh' this year, (mains hook-up). I got a Zig CF8 unit and I'm plumbing it in. The three 10Amp...

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Last post by Yozza
10 May 2009, 20:23
Battery type which fits under the Battery Covers?

Last post by Yozza « 10 May 2009, 20:22
Replies: 2
by Yozza » 10 May 2009, 20:09

Second topic for tonight:

I'm currently plumbing in a Zig CF8 unit plus appliances, before I buy a leisure battery, can anyone recommend a battery...

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Last post by Yozza
10 May 2009, 20:22
Leisure battery

Last post by lhd « 10 May 2009, 20:08
Replies: 8
by Dartmoor » 09 May 2009, 21:31

I was mystified - my new leisure battery completely lost its charge. I have tracked down the cuprit - the fridge! Now mine is a Westfalia, and I...

8 Replies

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Last post by lhd
10 May 2009, 20:08
Central Locking Wire Diagram

Last post by colouredFunk « 08 May 2009, 19:52
Replies: 4
by colouredFunk » 06 May 2009, 22:01

Hi, I've just bought an original VW central locking set off ebay...

Has anyone got a wire diagram for it?

Cheers

Kaan

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Last post by colouredFunk
08 May 2009, 19:52
electrical --oh god have i done a stoopid thing again ?

Last post by AngeloEvs « 08 May 2009, 18:30
Replies: 3
by jaylo264 » 07 May 2009, 21:16

i had some spare wire , tinned , brown sheath , loads of it , so i connected my new 2 rear wiper/wash assy using it , it being 2.5 mm2 , is this too...

3 Replies

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Last post by AngeloEvs
08 May 2009, 18:30
Battery charge holding

Last post by mikey9 « 08 May 2009, 18:15
Replies: 15
by mikey9 » 06 May 2009, 20:23
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Have split charging circuit - have been taking voltage readings (no load) before and after a run and overnight - then observing the voltage drop over...
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Last post by mikey9
08 May 2009, 18:15
Anorak time re LSCU's

Last post by AngeloEvs « 08 May 2009, 09:39
Replies: 9
by ghost123uk » 06 May 2009, 23:01

Firstly, what does LSCU stand for, I cannot find out !

It is the cooling sensor circuit trigger device that looks like a relay in your relay box,...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
08 May 2009, 09:39
tow bar electrics

Last post by Ville666 « 07 May 2009, 21:30
Replies: 6
by hakuna matata » 07 May 2009, 19:30

can any one help me wire up a tow bar socket too me van ,so as i can use the camping trailer , thank you .

neil. 0116-2545504 or 07973-151117

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Last post by Ville666
07 May 2009, 21:30
Dash light replacement

Last post by CovKid « 06 May 2009, 20:25
Replies: 3
by Essex Nige » 06 May 2009, 19:18

hi, I'm after sproosing the dash look, does anyone know of twist in LED's or a simple way to replace the dim dash lightage :ok

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Last post by CovKid
06 May 2009, 20:25
Westfalia Leisure Battery - sorry I know

Last post by VWCamperfan « 06 May 2009, 19:51
Replies: 4
by DanO » 06 May 2009, 17:49

Hi all

Just trying to work out if my leisure battery is dead . I've had the van since Nov and due to hockey season I've not really used the van...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
06 May 2009, 19:51
Battery Amps

Last post by kevtherev « 06 May 2009, 17:01
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by eatcustard » 06 May 2009, 06:51

What amps should the starter battery be, I have 460 Amps in mine, but halfords book says 540

will that make any difference long term?

and no I...

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Last post by kevtherev
06 May 2009, 17:01
best alternator???

Last post by cyphrsbird « 05 May 2009, 22:31
Replies: 8
by lloyd » 05 May 2009, 08:17

My stock alternator is making noise (bearing going out), so needs rebuilt or changed. Was thinking of putting bigger one on. Any suggestions as to...

8 Replies

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Last post by cyphrsbird
05 May 2009, 22:31
Reverse Light Power Source

Last post by colouredFunk « 05 May 2009, 21:51
Replies: 5
by colouredFunk » 13 Apr 2009, 17:03

Hello,

I'm having a few trouble with my reverse lights... (they're not working) :)

I've traced the problem to the two wires coming from the switch...

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Last post by colouredFunk
05 May 2009, 21:51
Relay No

Last post by MANNLICHER « 05 May 2009, 20:05
Replies: 9
by MANNLICHER » 01 May 2009, 12:52

I have recently converted a T3 with a AAZ engine and installed the deisel loom however when I come to connect the turbo cooler blower up I have found...

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Last post by MANNLICHER
05 May 2009, 20:05
'Stealth' Mains Hook Up

Last post by quagmire « 04 May 2009, 17:58
Replies: 4
by MattyBigNose » 27 Apr 2009, 21:13

Completed my own mains install at the weekend and took photos to post in the hope it may help others.

I was inspired by a T4 featured in VW Camper...

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Last post by quagmire
04 May 2009, 17:58
Double Din Stereo

Last post by PEET « 03 May 2009, 21:44
Replies: 2
by Aberdeenbus » 03 May 2009, 10:59

Hi,

Just a thought after seeing a recent install of one of those all singing all dancing CD/DVD/TV/SATNAV things in a friends car which had a double...

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Last post by PEET
03 May 2009, 21:44
Still not right??

Last post by dsa « 02 May 2009, 09:14
Replies: 6
by thechubbsdub » 01 May 2009, 10:45

Thought I had sorted my starting problem with some advise from Fritz and others. After checking and cleaning up the earth strap and charging the...

6 Replies

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Last post by dsa
02 May 2009, 09:14
eber wiring(sorted)thanks

Last post by purpletony « 02 May 2009, 07:36
Replies: 4
by purpletony » 30 Apr 2009, 19:29

Has anybody got a wiring diagram for the old style eber the one they fitted to a westy
its a petrol one i think its a bl2

many thanks Tony

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Last post by purpletony
02 May 2009, 07:36
Regulator

Last post by bigherb « 01 May 2009, 08:55
Replies: 3
by kevtherev » 30 Apr 2009, 21:50

Are the regulators the same in a 90 amp as in a 45 amp bosch?

so far I have looked at various suppliers and there is no difference.
can someone...

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Last post by bigherb
01 May 2009, 08:55
alternator wiring and glow plug temp sensor

Last post by Grumpy Midget « 30 Apr 2009, 23:41
Replies: 5
by paulweld » 29 Apr 2009, 20:16

Help with wiring my T25 which as been recently converted to the AAZ 1.9td engine unfinished project tidy conversion but not totaly finished ! need to...

5 Replies

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Last post by Grumpy Midget
30 Apr 2009, 23:41
Headlight adapters

Last post by john « 30 Apr 2009, 07:12
Replies: 6
by john » 29 Apr 2009, 08:51

Can anybody tell me wether i need headlight adapters on my LHD california for driving in france
i am unsure if headlights have been altered when MOT...

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Last post by john
30 Apr 2009, 07:12
Move leisure battery into engine compartment?

Last post by R0B « 29 Apr 2009, 12:30
Replies: 10
by Pootle » 26 Apr 2009, 21:51

There is a large empty space behind the rear nearside light cluster, inside the engine compartment. I'd like to move my leisure battery there, to...

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Last post by R0B
29 Apr 2009, 12:30
Flashing lights and all that...

Last post by Fritz « 28 Apr 2009, 20:38
Replies: 1
by Jutstar » 27 Apr 2009, 16:08

My camper is in the local garage at the mo just having a few bits done before its taken out, i had a problem with the coolant level light flashing...

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Last post by Fritz
28 Apr 2009, 20:38
Lights are doing my head in !

Last post by blue67 « 28 Apr 2009, 15:31
Replies: 9
by blue67 » 27 Apr 2009, 20:51

I am a bit new to all this. I have done a search and not really found the answers, If these questions have been asked before i apologise in advance....

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Last post by blue67
28 Apr 2009, 15:31
Fitting Aux fusebox. Where is best?

Last post by VWCamperfan « 27 Apr 2009, 17:49
Replies: 3
by sirivor70 » 26 Apr 2009, 22:14

Hi there. Fitting a leisure fuse box to my Westy (87).

Was figuring on putting it in the same compartment as the leisure battery itself, but is it...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
27 Apr 2009, 17:49
wipers and washers

Last post by daz1973 « 27 Apr 2009, 12:32
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by daz1973 » 27 Apr 2009, 12:28

ok then , was putting the leisure battery back in and sparks flew , anyway the wipers and washer doesnt work and cant find a fuse thats blown ! is...

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Last post by daz1973
27 Apr 2009, 12:32
dashboard lights not working

Last post by asa1969 « 26 Apr 2009, 20:56
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by asa1969 » 26 Apr 2009, 20:27

Hello, I've just bought a t25 to go to Germany in for a month and I've noticed that the dashboard doesn't light up when I turn on he lights. I can't...

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Last post by asa1969
26 Apr 2009, 20:56
Oil buzzer light a little confused???

Last post by BIG D « 26 Apr 2009, 17:52
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by BIG D » 26 Apr 2009, 17:09

Hi,
I have read through wiki and I am a little confused about these sensors,I was out in me van today coming over the the tops by Bala lake and the...

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Last post by BIG D
26 Apr 2009, 17:52
Front Indicator bulb holder

Last post by Grun « 26 Apr 2009, 09:12
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by mikey9 » 26 Apr 2009, 06:22

Now obsolete at vw - any one know where I can get a replacement?

I know I can get a compete new pair of aftmkt clear/smoked for £25 but seems...

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26 Apr 2009, 09:12

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