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Speedo and odo just dropped out

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 22 Feb 2014, 18:06
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by jamesandtheopenroad » 22 Feb 2014, 16:42

Hey. So my speedo and odo have just dropped out whilst on the m-way. I've checked the circlip at the wheel end - fine, and the connection at the...

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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
22 Feb 2014, 18:06
rounded/stripped screws in square headlights

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 22 Feb 2014, 10:53

by Sir Brixalot » 22 Feb 2014, 10:53

Thought I'd quickly upgrade the bulbs in rectangular headlights. The original adjuster screws were still in and both have rounded/stripped on the...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
22 Feb 2014, 10:53
OIL LIGHT and BUZZER

Last post by itchyfeet « 22 Feb 2014, 07:52
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by captaincalamity » 07 Feb 2014, 11:26

Hello, we have a T25 - 1988 1.9 standard water cooled van.

It has developed an annoying Buzz from the dash and the oil pressure light comes on,...

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Last post by itchyfeet
22 Feb 2014, 07:52
start battery not charging on hook up

Last post by craigy345 « 22 Feb 2014, 00:15
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by markysparky71 » 17 Feb 2014, 16:39

Hi folks can you help... 81 westfalia had the van about 6 years, every time im on a hook up charger tops up both leisure battery s under front seats...

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Last post by craigy345
22 Feb 2014, 00:15
Fitting a battery in the engine bay

Last post by CJH « 21 Feb 2014, 17:58

by CJH » 21 Feb 2014, 17:58

My van is a 1.9DG, so the starter battery is in the box behind the driver's seat. My leisure battery is in the box behind the passenger seat. I've...

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Last post by CJH
21 Feb 2014, 17:58
Permanent Live Points on Fuse Box

Last post by eiret25 « 20 Feb 2014, 22:45
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by eiret25 » 19 Feb 2014, 22:11

High all. The question I have is in relation to the 3 contacts beside the red wire in the center of the photograph.

I tested these points and...

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Last post by eiret25
20 Feb 2014, 22:45
New leisure battery..

Last post by lloydy « 20 Feb 2014, 17:54
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by B.A Eauty » 20 Feb 2014, 16:26

I am after a new leisure battery, anyone suggest where to go. It fits under the front passenger seat. thanks

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Last post by lloydy
20 Feb 2014, 17:54
butchered wiring

Last post by bigherb « 20 Feb 2014, 17:12
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by Bikerboy53 » 19 Feb 2014, 22:55

I have a 1.6 diesel 1986 transporter, I have changed the eath straps a new battery , new glow plug relay and fuse link wire. The ignition turns over...

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Last post by bigherb
20 Feb 2014, 17:12
Newquay Mechanics !!

Last post by carly2708 « 19 Feb 2014, 21:16

by carly2708 » 19 Feb 2014, 21:16

Emergency !!!! I think I have a possible alternator problem on my 1984 t25 . It just cut out today at a roundabout and refused to start the battery...

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Last post by carly2708
19 Feb 2014, 21:16
Got the horn today

Last post by Bucketbabe « 19 Feb 2014, 19:25
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by Bucketbabe » 19 Feb 2014, 16:21

Hope this question is in the right place :?:

Got into the van at work today, turned the ignition on, was startled by the horn blaring for quite a...

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Last post by Bucketbabe
19 Feb 2014, 19:25
Alarm fitted - just need to get 2 wires past the B Pillar

Last post by 1664 « 19 Feb 2014, 18:39
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by willpom » 09 Feb 2014, 21:04

Banging my head against a wall!!

Need to get 2 wires past the B pillar for 'boot zone' and to link sliding door courtesy light to cab circuit for...

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Last post by 1664
19 Feb 2014, 18:39
switch or barrell...help please

Last post by ermie571 « 19 Feb 2014, 08:05
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by ermie571 » 18 Feb 2014, 08:18

ok....symptons....slow / lazy start 2.1dj running carb / LPG.

changed...starter connections...starter....bush.....and this morning....battery!!!...

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Last post by ermie571
19 Feb 2014, 08:05
routing wires for solar panel

Last post by Timwhy « 18 Feb 2014, 21:52
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by Westy End » 15 Feb 2014, 17:31

so - I have planned my panel for the rear of my westy pop top roof. It connects to a controller just in front of the wardrobe which in turn needs to...

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Last post by Timwhy
18 Feb 2014, 21:52
setting dizzy up

Last post by lee001t25 « 18 Feb 2014, 19:55
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by lee001t25 » 18 Feb 2014, 18:19

hi all...how do you set the dizzy up and make sure the leads are correct after they have been removed.? its turning over but wont run i think the...

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Last post by lee001t25
18 Feb 2014, 19:55
dash pod warning lights

Last post by ghost123uk « 18 Feb 2014, 08:01
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by Dynamite-dindin » 16 Feb 2014, 19:25

does anyone know where I can get replacement bulbs for the warning lights

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Last post by ghost123uk
18 Feb 2014, 08:01
high oil pressure switch t25 1.9 dg

Last post by adrian1975 « 17 Feb 2014, 19:59
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by adrian1975 » 16 Feb 2014, 19:44

hi all, I have a 1.9 dg and have replaced the low oil pressure switch between the tubes (easy peazy) gone to do the rear one got the old one out...

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Last post by adrian1975
17 Feb 2014, 19:59
Sargent charger advice

Last post by Spudtatty « 17 Feb 2014, 19:53
Replies: 4
by Spudtatty » 15 Feb 2014, 17:48

Hi all, I'm after some advice on my camper electrics.
I am replacing the 230v electrics and have got a Sargent ec328 psu charger. As I understand it...

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Last post by Spudtatty
17 Feb 2014, 19:53
Horrible noise - useful?

Last post by CovKid « 17 Feb 2014, 17:19
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by CovKid » 16 Feb 2014, 21:25

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Picked up one of these yesterday, more to play about with. Makes an uncomfortable noise in an enclosed...

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Last post by CovKid
17 Feb 2014, 17:19
DJ not starting

Last post by ceetee25 « 17 Feb 2014, 13:01
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by ceetee25 » 10 Dec 2013, 16:33

Drove it home no problem parked it overnight.....next morning doesn't start. Turns over when you deactivate mobiliser for starter motor but nothing....

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Last post by ceetee25
17 Feb 2014, 13:01
Leisure Battery Life

Last post by craigy345 « 16 Feb 2014, 21:25
Replies: 7
by trucker » 15 Feb 2014, 15:39

I have a 80 amp low profile leisure battery that seems to have given up after 2½ years, I can't get it over 12.15v and it drops fast to under 12...

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Last post by craigy345
16 Feb 2014, 21:25
Two discoveries, What are they.

Last post by ZsZ « 15 Feb 2014, 19:08
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by eiret25 » 08 Feb 2014, 20:08
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Hi all. While messing around in the van, an ex German army van, I found two items that has me wondering.
One is a relay under the drivers seat. Any...
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Last post by ZsZ
15 Feb 2014, 19:08
headlight switch help needed

Last post by Jeff J « 15 Feb 2014, 05:30
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by Dynamite-dindin » 14 Feb 2014, 13:05

can anyone give me details of wiring up the headlight switch how many wires does it have going to the switch and where they go from the switch and...

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Last post by Jeff J
15 Feb 2014, 05:30
Autosleeper spotlight replacement

Last post by kevtherev « 13 Feb 2014, 22:34
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by hammondboy » 06 Feb 2014, 10:30

I have an Autosleeper Trident which at some point has had the spotlight removed. It should sit just next to the crockery cupboard in the hightop.
I'd...

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Last post by kevtherev
13 Feb 2014, 22:34
292 relay

Last post by kevtherev « 13 Feb 2014, 22:24
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by Superal » 12 Feb 2014, 15:07

]Has anyone changed to a 292 relay for a headlight buzzer? Does anyone know which relay this replaced? i have seen this relay on ebay:-

will this...

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Last post by kevtherev
13 Feb 2014, 22:24
DG Ignition timing

Last post by itchyfeet « 13 Feb 2014, 12:48
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by hal2710 » 09 Feb 2014, 11:20

Morning all,

I've read the wiki and I'm still a bit unsure. My 1.9 DG engine seems to have a 2.1 dizzy according to the part numbers. Is this OK ?...

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Last post by itchyfeet
13 Feb 2014, 12:48
Is my alternator knackered?

Last post by California Dreamin « 12 Feb 2014, 23:11
Replies: 13
by Drucifer » 10 Feb 2014, 21:15

Ok so have the red battery light on, replaced the battery, replaced the two red cables from battery to alternator as these had corroded to near...

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Last post by California Dreamin
12 Feb 2014, 23:11
Alternator upgrade question!!

Last post by townerboy « 12 Feb 2014, 20:06
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by townerboy » 10 Feb 2014, 21:02

Just wondering I have a 45a on a 1.9dg 84 and wondered if a 65a or 90a is a simple swap Brickwerks have both at a decent price, my alternator is...

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Last post by townerboy
12 Feb 2014, 20:06
Engine temperature sensor broken

Last post by kevtherev « 12 Feb 2014, 10:49
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by bestonestaken » 02 Feb 2014, 18:52
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Hi. Complete newbie here. 1.9 wc engine seems to work fine. Temperature gauge goes to just before halfway and stays there. Temp warning light...
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Last post by kevtherev
12 Feb 2014, 10:49
Beetle tdi starting issue

Last post by keith « 12 Feb 2014, 08:10
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by keith » 10 Feb 2014, 20:04

Things come in threes..... :roll:

Wife's car failed to start 2 weeks ago.....flat battery symptoms. Very cold night. Jump start from a donor car...

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Last post by keith
12 Feb 2014, 08:10
hardwire dash

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 12 Feb 2014, 07:43
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by Dynamite-dindin » 06 Feb 2014, 22:18

hi , Im looking into hardwiring my dash as all the printed circuit board is old and breaking, I think I have all parts I need but unsure how to do...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
12 Feb 2014, 07:43
No indicator lights on dash, TDI install

Last post by daddiehomiedog « 12 Feb 2014, 05:59

by daddiehomiedog » 12 Feb 2014, 05:59

Hi all, I have installed a 1.9tdi 1z from a 94 golf, pre immo, into my t25, wicked motor, had it running nice then couldn't get out of...

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Last post by daddiehomiedog
12 Feb 2014, 05:59
Dash illumination

Last post by mattrsa « 11 Feb 2014, 16:21
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by mattrsa » 07 Feb 2014, 15:46

Hi guys

The lights which illuminate my dash speedo has never work and currently I have a separate switch which I use to turn on my dual cig lighter...

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Last post by mattrsa
11 Feb 2014, 16:21
6w ring solar charger £40

Last post by MattBW « 10 Feb 2014, 16:16
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by Dad » 08 Feb 2014, 16:08

I noticed in halfords today a ring 6w solar charger for £40. I've not seen them at a better price.
Hth. Nic. :ok

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Last post by MattBW
10 Feb 2014, 16:16
Fitting an alarm

Last post by willpom « 09 Feb 2014, 20:55
Replies: 4
by willpom » 05 Feb 2014, 12:37

Hi there, loads of vans recently were broken into around our area, they knew exactly what to do, removed sliding door window (luckily placed...

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Last post by willpom
09 Feb 2014, 20:55
Rear Wash Wipe.

Last post by Veedub9 « 09 Feb 2014, 20:36
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by Hacksawbob » 03 May 2011, 10:02

Hi got a problem with my rear washer fuse is good (socket 12) and I have checked the rear connectors to the motor, its getting power to both pins and...

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Last post by Veedub9
09 Feb 2014, 20:36
VW Dash Light Bulbs LED upgrade

Last post by danmetallic « 09 Feb 2014, 17:54
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by rallye69 » 08 Feb 2014, 10:46

hi anyone tried leds in dashboard, found these on fleabay, not cheap though

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Last post by danmetallic
09 Feb 2014, 17:54
Which coil and how do I tell?

Last post by kevtherev « 08 Feb 2014, 22:13
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by fairwynds » 08 Feb 2014, 18:39

This is a query about a later (1989) 1.9DG engine, not my own early DG.

The manuals talk about coil units 'with grey sticker', and coil units 'with...

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Last post by kevtherev
08 Feb 2014, 22:13
Largest battery

Last post by California Dreamin « 08 Feb 2014, 16:39
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by what2do » 03 Feb 2014, 19:51

Evening all. I'd like to install the largest battery that will physically fit in the carrier. Does anyone have any recommendations as I'm not adverse...

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Last post by California Dreamin
08 Feb 2014, 16:39
Alternator and Rev Counter

Last post by billy739 « 08 Feb 2014, 10:09
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by MrT3 » 07 Feb 2014, 19:00

Quick question,
Will a 45 amp Bosch alternator with W terminal in diesel engine be able to run a diesel 2,39 power steering VDO rev counter?

Cheers...

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Last post by billy739
08 Feb 2014, 10:09
Indicator and Light Problem

Last post by coolrunnings « 07 Feb 2014, 18:53
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by coolrunnings » 05 Feb 2014, 18:34

My main beam orange light is stuck on, but neither main or dipped headlamps are working, and both indicators are on solid orange? Trying to recall...

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Last post by coolrunnings
07 Feb 2014, 18:53
Headlight warning buzzer detail required please

Last post by audi0704 « 06 Feb 2014, 20:17
Replies: 52
by ScienceBoy » 30 Oct 2012, 13:42
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Can someone point me in the right direction to wire in a buzzer as per disco Dave's suggestion in the Wiki. Where's a good place to tap into these...
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Last post by audi0704
06 Feb 2014, 20:17
heater box

Last post by billy739 « 06 Feb 2014, 19:58
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by Dynamite-dindin » 05 Feb 2014, 22:29

does anyone know if a heater box from a 1984 B reg Autohomes camper 1.9 watercooled rhd van will fit in a 1985 t25 panel van

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Last post by billy739
06 Feb 2014, 19:58
Could new electrics affect indicators

Last post by Bumblemum « 05 Feb 2014, 17:42
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by Bumblemum » 04 Feb 2014, 16:29
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We have just had new electrics fitted in the back of our bus (plug sockets etc) as there was none. When we came to collect her the indicators weren't...
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Last post by Bumblemum
05 Feb 2014, 17:42
heater blower removal...again

Last post by Dave307 « 05 Feb 2014, 00:53
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by rallye69 » 22 Jan 2014, 15:57
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hi, read all the stuff i can on this , got dash out , but cant figure if you split casing in situ or take the whole housing out.
struggling to get 4...
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Last post by Dave307
05 Feb 2014, 00:53
heater box and controls help needed

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 04 Feb 2014, 19:01
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by Dynamite-dindin » 03 Feb 2014, 17:39

hi all having problems with my heater box and where the cables go, can someone explain what each lever does and where the cable goes for each one ,...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
04 Feb 2014, 19:01
Dash clock failure

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 04 Feb 2014, 15:32
Replies: 21
by Juuls » 03 Feb 2014, 17:30
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Just got the van back from the garage. Reported on the forum earlier that i was having electrical issues after the van went in for (what i thought...
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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
04 Feb 2014, 15:32
Temperature warning light flashing

Last post by timjwharton « 03 Feb 2014, 18:23
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by timjwharton » 03 Feb 2014, 15:02
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My temperature warning light came on during a run out today and began flashing. The temperature gauge was between zero and halfway. I stopped,...
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Last post by timjwharton
03 Feb 2014, 18:23
auxilliary fusebox

Last post by scottbott « 02 Feb 2014, 21:18
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by scottbott » 01 Feb 2014, 20:38

I was getting fed up with the wires that I had been adding to the leisure and starter battery as things were bought and connected up so I thought...

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Last post by scottbott
02 Feb 2014, 21:18
Mechanic conundrum

Last post by Juuls « 02 Feb 2014, 14:10
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by Juuls » 02 Feb 2014, 11:32

Hello all.
Van went into garage last week for a repair on headlights (only side lights worked but stuck on full beam setting) and a new...

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Last post by Juuls
02 Feb 2014, 14:10
240v to 110v for my vanagon camper

Last post by ghost123uk « 02 Feb 2014, 09:56
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by bentley1978 » 16 Jan 2014, 10:45

Hi all ... i need to convert my vanagon elec hook up to be able to go to france this year. It currently has 110v electrics running through everything...

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02 Feb 2014, 09:56

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