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Westy Leisure Battery

Last post by Grun « 29 Mar 2009, 19:07
Replies: 1
by blancowesty » 29 Mar 2009, 13:12

First question - am I right in thinking that when you plug in the 240 volt external electric lead you are charging BOTH the engine battery and the...

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Last post by Grun
29 Mar 2009, 19:07
temp guage dead

Last post by weldore « 26 Mar 2009, 18:52
Replies: 5
by saviogimmi » 26 Mar 2009, 16:02

My temp guage has been dead since i have had the van, just serviced it and i think its time to fix it. The needle does not move even on long journeys...

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Last post by weldore
26 Mar 2009, 18:52
zig or consumer unit ?

Last post by quagmire « 26 Mar 2009, 16:05
Replies: 11
by quagmire » 26 Mar 2009, 08:55

which is best to fit? zig unit or consumer unit in my van? i'm about ready to fit now all my units are in the van but am not sure which is easiest or...

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Last post by quagmire
26 Mar 2009, 16:05
Is it my battery at fault???

Last post by glenn77 « 26 Mar 2009, 13:05
Replies: 8
by glenn77 » 24 Mar 2009, 14:47

I have been having problems starting the van for ages now and need a bit of advice.
Please bear in mind i am not too bright with van electrics.
I...

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Last post by glenn77
26 Mar 2009, 13:05
Glow Plug Circuitry

Last post by armyphil « 25 Mar 2009, 20:21
Replies: 5
by Olly » 25 Mar 2009, 15:44

My glowplugs seem to not be wired right..

I changed the gearbox and now no current seems to be passing along the glow plug wire. Plugs work because...

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Last post by armyphil
25 Mar 2009, 20:21
Battery specification

Last post by chano « 25 Mar 2009, 19:34
Replies: 3
by chano » 25 Mar 2009, 10:13

A basic question, i know. but would appreciate advice on minimum/maximum spec when buying a new battery for a 1990 (LHD) Caravelle 2.1...

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Last post by chano
25 Mar 2009, 19:34
Zener diode question for dop control circuit

Last post by Grun « 25 Mar 2009, 16:56
Replies: 10
by camper » 23 Mar 2009, 18:50

On the wiki there is comprehensive circuit diagrams and test procedures for the buzzer of doom for low&high oil pressure for the WBX and diesel...

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Last post by Grun
25 Mar 2009, 16:56
flashey lights everywhere

Last post by armyphil « 25 Mar 2009, 05:49
Replies: 2
by armyphil » 23 Mar 2009, 19:16

electrical again, this is a bit a long one though so bear with me please dont be put off.

I thought i had a positive earth fault so i checked along...

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Last post by armyphil
25 Mar 2009, 05:49
leisure battery query

Last post by Adrian244 « 24 Mar 2009, 22:10
Replies: 12
by rainman » 19 Mar 2009, 13:31

Now I know nothing about electrickery other than that it involves witchcraft on some level. I was wondering how long you could run a portable DVD...

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Last post by Adrian244
24 Mar 2009, 22:10
Headlamp condensation.

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 24 Mar 2009, 08:49
Replies: 2
by CovKid » 23 Mar 2009, 23:30

One of my headlamps always accrues moisture. Even if I bring it in and dry thoroughly, within a week it will be have condensation on the inside of...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
24 Mar 2009, 08:49
Wiring in my new stereo this weekend...

Last post by mfunsta « 23 Mar 2009, 07:41
Replies: 11
by mfunsta » 19 Mar 2009, 12:42

Having read up on all the relevant posts, I've formulated a plan.
I just wanted to run it by you guys and gals to check that I'm not going to blow...

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Last post by mfunsta
23 Mar 2009, 07:41
Fuel gauge woes

Last post by getunder « 21 Mar 2009, 21:54
Replies: 4
by getunder » 18 Mar 2009, 18:35

I have done Search but before trying some of the advice thought I might find out more. I removed the tank to do coolant pipes. Replaced tank but...

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Last post by getunder
21 Mar 2009, 21:54
Fuse list T25 'D' 1.6TD

Last post by Grun « 21 Mar 2009, 14:20
Replies: 2
by greenetribe » 21 Mar 2009, 13:14

Hi,

Please could someone give me a fuse list for D reg T25 1.6TD desiel? I have a power drain somewhere (and a temp gauage that goes to max as soon...

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Last post by Grun
21 Mar 2009, 14:20
single to double/square headlights

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 20 Mar 2009, 19:30
Replies: 10
by jake1953 » 19 Mar 2009, 21:15

Hi guys,
has anybody converted single headlights to either double or square lights? 1st- is it possible? and 2ndly does it cost a bomb?
thanks
Jake

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
20 Mar 2009, 19:30
Help rear fog light not working

Last post by gti mad man « 20 Mar 2009, 15:53
Replies: 2
by gti mad man » 20 Mar 2009, 13:06

T25 1.9 1987 waterboxer no front fogs
ok my rear lights work but not my fog light?>
have doen the following

1) swapped switch over
2) tried a new...

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Last post by gti mad man
20 Mar 2009, 15:53
I keep getting the horn

Last post by hobopatch « 19 Mar 2009, 19:52
Replies: 6
by el sketcho » 19 Mar 2009, 10:10

Every time I turn the steering wheel the horn sounds and yet when I want to use it nothing happens. Anyone got any ideas?

Andy

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Last post by hobopatch
19 Mar 2009, 19:52
Brake lights Westie

Last post by Red Westie « 17 Mar 2009, 23:57
Replies: 1
by callanish » 17 Mar 2009, 22:27

Hi

My brake lights come on BUT i have to push the pedal very hard. Can someone tell me where the switch that operates the lights is located AND can...

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Last post by Red Westie
17 Mar 2009, 23:57
Battery drain help!!!! (autotechnician help)

Last post by vdubstar « 16 Mar 2009, 17:02
Replies: 7
by gti mad man » 11 Mar 2009, 13:45

Hi my sisters camper(fitted with zig cf8 and two batteries) has a power drain put multimeter between the posative on the battery and the lead that...

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Last post by vdubstar
16 Mar 2009, 17:02
LED Panel - Gutted

Last post by jason.nazen « 16 Mar 2009, 09:40
Replies: 3
by jason.nazen » 15 Mar 2009, 22:24

Since we bought our camper the Westy LED panel has always shown the water tank as full even when empty. Today I took a trip to Maplins, stripped down...

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Last post by jason.nazen
16 Mar 2009, 09:40
micro switch?

Last post by quagmire « 15 Mar 2009, 22:49
Replies: 10
by quagmire » 15 Mar 2009, 22:22

hi all,i have been looking on fleabay for a tap to fit in van.i have found one i like and it says it has a micro switch fitted.what is this?? am i...

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Last post by quagmire
15 Mar 2009, 22:49
Leisure battery and Zig

Last post by Mocki « 15 Mar 2009, 12:31
Replies: 5
by Pepperami » 15 Mar 2009, 10:06

Do the negative and live wires from the leisure battery go directly to the Zig unit?
I have just taken the old inline fuse out and it is 25amp I only...

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Last post by Mocki
15 Mar 2009, 12:31
temp gauge

Last post by AngeloEvs « 13 Mar 2009, 12:47
Replies: 1
by el sketcho » 13 Mar 2009, 12:21

My temp gauge has stopped working. On the way to dubfreeze it's read as nothing then go upto half way the back down again, this carried on for most...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
13 Mar 2009, 12:47
fan switch on a JX/AAZ engine

Last post by mrhutch « 12 Mar 2009, 14:48
Replies: 2
by jonnyg » 12 Mar 2009, 09:04

Anyone know which one of the coolant sensors controls the main rad fan?? mine not cutting in and not sure what sensor to test...

cheers

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Last post by mrhutch
12 Mar 2009, 14:48
fuse rating required

Last post by Ray « 12 Mar 2009, 14:05
Replies: 3
by Ray » 11 Mar 2009, 22:00

Am installing flip down dvd/tv what fuse rating required to protect it. 12v <25w. Cant remenber the calculation.

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Last post by Ray
12 Mar 2009, 14:05
rear wiper question again

Last post by dink « 11 Mar 2009, 10:56
Replies: 7
by el sketcho » 08 Mar 2009, 11:20

I've tested the rear wiper and the wiring going to it is saying 6.2 volts. When all connected the motor is saying 12.9/13 volts.
My questions are
1)...

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Last post by dink
11 Mar 2009, 10:56
Intermittent problem

Last post by moloko « 10 Mar 2009, 21:37
Replies: 9
by Pepperami » 10 Mar 2009, 15:50

My o/s brake light doesn't work. I have the rear light out and no bulbs blown. I also have the head lights off. BUT what am i actually looking for?...

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Last post by moloko
10 Mar 2009, 21:37
New to site and faulty lights problem

Last post by Syncro G « 10 Mar 2009, 01:53
Replies: 6
by tomjim » 09 Mar 2009, 20:56

Hello everyone. I'm after some advice. I have a problem with my lights. When I switch my lights on, the full beam blue light indication always comes...

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Last post by Syncro G
10 Mar 2009, 01:53
YET ANOTHER rear wash wipe q

Last post by dink « 09 Mar 2009, 20:05
Replies: 1
by ambivert » 08 Mar 2009, 13:48

I'd quite like to fit one, but do I really need to find a VW one? Surely they're all pretty similar...?

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Last post by dink
09 Mar 2009, 20:05
Fitting Electric Mirrors

Last post by reggie1andy1 « 07 Mar 2009, 21:36
Replies: 4
by reggie1andy1 » 06 Mar 2009, 20:42

Hi,

I've just bought a set of electric mirrors for my T25 California, I have the wiring loom and switch, i just need some advice on wiring them up...

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Last post by reggie1andy1
07 Mar 2009, 21:36
Just a quickie.... re my horn... or lack of it!

Last post by hammy44 « 06 Mar 2009, 14:26
Replies: 1
by vdubstar » 05 Mar 2009, 09:45

I've a 1981 2ltr Aircooled couple months ago my horn packed up got told it was the middle bit or my steering wheel as it no longer pumps its solid...

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Last post by hammy44
06 Mar 2009, 14:26
Electrical circuit queries.

Last post by mrhutch « 06 Mar 2009, 10:31
Replies: 15
by BOXY » 02 Mar 2009, 21:58
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2
I've recently become the owner of a Autohomes Kamper MkII fitted with a Zig CF 8 unit. One of the previous owners had removed the mains hook-up...
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Last post by mrhutch
06 Mar 2009, 10:31
Stereo question

Last post by J188 « 05 Mar 2009, 22:45
Replies: 7
by el sketcho » 05 Mar 2009, 14:26

My stereo has started switching on and off every couple of seconds. What could be causing this? What should I be checking? It runs off the leisure...

7 Replies

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Last post by J188
05 Mar 2009, 22:45
Quick hook up question..

Last post by AngeloEvs « 05 Mar 2009, 10:02
Replies: 18
by wee bugger » 02 Mar 2009, 21:50
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2
My van has a fullly working hook up...somewhere in the back of my head i think i saw something about it should be earthed to the van (as well as...
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Last post by AngeloEvs
05 Mar 2009, 10:02
ignition switch

Last post by Red Westie « 04 Mar 2009, 23:31
Replies: 3
by markysparky » 04 Mar 2009, 16:53

Hi there been lurking in the background for yonks! first post exellant site full of top info but hoping for a nudge in the right :wink: direction got...

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Last post by Red Westie
04 Mar 2009, 23:31
Electrical fault on 1.6td syncro doka?

Last post by Al Housman « 04 Mar 2009, 21:40
Replies: 3
by Al Housman » 04 Mar 2009, 00:04

The water level warning light is flashing when driving along.Plenty of water in the system and heater is doing its job. I was told that it may be an...

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Last post by Al Housman
04 Mar 2009, 21:40
fog lights

Last post by chopperclarksley « 04 Mar 2009, 20:41
Replies: 5
by chopperclarksley » 03 Mar 2009, 18:18

does any one know anything about getting the rear fog lights working on an imported westy? theres a hole for the bulb and a wire to it aswell but no...

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Last post by chopperclarksley
04 Mar 2009, 20:41
Small lamp behind heater panel...

Last post by VWCamperfan « 04 Mar 2009, 18:58
Replies: 2
by VWCamperfan » 04 Mar 2009, 18:13

Just a quicky. What wattage is the lamp behind the heater control panel? Mine hasn't got one in it so I havn't got the foggiest! :D

Cheers.

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Last post by VWCamperfan
04 Mar 2009, 18:58
Wind power! Any body know anything about it?

Last post by CovKid « 03 Mar 2009, 22:37
Replies: 15
by Melee » 01 Mar 2009, 20:45
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2
Hello, any tech head out there who can suggest a wind turbine to keep my batteries charged up whilst out camping (Well i say camping, really i just...
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Last post by CovKid
03 Mar 2009, 22:37
What battery and where to get it

Last post by R0B « 02 Mar 2009, 17:45
Replies: 1
by gwa1079 » 02 Mar 2009, 17:37

Hello,

Getting my van back on the road for the summer its a 2.0 ltr Aircooled 1982 Panel Van convertion. What size battery do I need (the old one...

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Last post by R0B
02 Mar 2009, 17:45
what size is my alternator

Last post by mrhutch « 02 Mar 2009, 09:35
Replies: 4
by Pilks » 01 Mar 2009, 19:55

Hello all
Im trying to establish what size my alternator is on my air cooled 2ltr is. I believe the alternator is the orginal. in my haynes manuel...

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Last post by mrhutch
02 Mar 2009, 09:35
what size is my alternator

Last post by irishkeet « 02 Mar 2009, 09:26
Replies: 5
by Pilks » 01 Mar 2009, 20:26

Hello all
Im trying to establish what size my alternator is on my air cooled 2ltr is. I believe the alternator is the orginal. in my haynes manuel...

5 Replies

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Last post by irishkeet
02 Mar 2009, 09:26
Battery - Can't get it out! Help

Last post by Chumbley Van « 01 Mar 2009, 18:49
Replies: 4
by Chumbley Van » 22 Feb 2009, 18:53

Hello
Wev'e got a 2 litre petrol T25 1989 Hit top.
The main battery under the drivers seat has finally died and needs replacing. We just can't seem...

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Last post by Chumbley Van
01 Mar 2009, 18:49
temperature light flashes - have I made a mistake?

Last post by AngeloEvs « 28 Feb 2009, 12:39
Replies: 10
by stives_daz » 15 Feb 2009, 19:20

Hi all

I have a 1989 1.9 watercooled camper.

I need some help, I've had the van for a few months with no problems so far, but I've been unable to...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
28 Feb 2009, 12:39
no cigarette lighter to charge things up with??

Last post by marble « 28 Feb 2009, 10:11
Replies: 11
by jogibbo » 01 Jan 2009, 18:53

hey folks,
all sat navs work with a cigarette lighter... but i havent got one in the van.. is it easy to fit one? could i do it myself? otherwise is...

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Last post by marble
28 Feb 2009, 10:11
Heater Fan works on one speed

Last post by djhammy « 27 Feb 2009, 21:33
Replies: 5
by VWCamperfan » 19 Jan 2009, 22:03

As Bigherb says, the resistor is in the fan housing. Dash and air distribution unit have to come out to get to it.
Check connection behind switch...

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Last post by djhammy
27 Feb 2009, 21:33
Temperature gauge.

Last post by AngeloEvs « 27 Feb 2009, 19:52
Replies: 9
by pocolow » 26 Feb 2009, 22:21

Hi everyone, If i may pick your brains . I have a 1990 1.6 td bus with about 103,000 on the clock. The engine was replaced before I got it with a low...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
27 Feb 2009, 19:52
Leisure Electrics (and radio) Advice?

Last post by davidvincent « 26 Feb 2009, 22:09
Replies: 4
by davidvincent » 25 Feb 2009, 13:58

Re: 1980 Aircooled 2.0l - 2 Berth High top (Possibly a Viking conversion)

Hi all

So, here's my latest story..... the leisure battery was dying and...

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Last post by davidvincent
26 Feb 2009, 22:09
Heater knob

Last post by Cruz « 26 Feb 2009, 20:40
Replies: 4
by jimi1002002 » 26 Feb 2009, 11:24

Some how lost my heater knob, any body know where i can get a replacment?
Cheers

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Last post by Cruz
26 Feb 2009, 20:40
air horns

Last post by Globbits « 26 Feb 2009, 16:26
Replies: 2
by ozzy » 26 Feb 2009, 12:06

Ive had a new set of dixie horns for two years now gathering dust. Theres no wiring diagram in the box got 5 horns compressor and a relay with...

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Last post by Globbits
26 Feb 2009, 16:26
buzzing from engine bay,. glow plug relay??..

Last post by Therunner « 26 Feb 2009, 14:19
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by Therunner » 25 Feb 2009, 17:25

trying to get to the bottom of my electrical issues,.
(intermittant wipers,. literally! & no brake lights, or off side tail/side lights..)
i've been...

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Last post by Therunner
26 Feb 2009, 14:19

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