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2.1 DJ fuel relay and Air flow Meter??

Last post by Scotjock « 26 Feb 2009, 10:54
Replies: 10
by Scotjock » 11 Feb 2009, 20:22

Hi expert advisors,
Ive been and done it ..... Far north of Scotland, with a few cold start situations where the revs wouldnt keep up for the
power...

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Last post by Scotjock
26 Feb 2009, 10:54
Battery kill switch - Radio drains power

Last post by Globbits « 25 Feb 2009, 10:05
Replies: 10
by dirtyroger » 24 Feb 2009, 16:12

Please help,

I've been running my van now for 6 months with this radio that drains my battery and i yet to have a leisure battery to run it off so i...

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Last post by Globbits
25 Feb 2009, 10:05
early fusebox how many/what relays..

Last post by Therunner « 25 Feb 2009, 08:09
Replies: 13
by Therunner » 22 Feb 2009, 11:38

hi been studying wiring diagrams & the wikki for so long that all i can
see is lines & i have a headache,

so can anyone tell me,.

in my 83 diesel...

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Last post by Therunner
25 Feb 2009, 08:09
alternator over heating

Last post by jebiga41 « 24 Feb 2009, 18:40
Replies: 2
by jebiga41 » 24 Feb 2009, 12:54

hi guys on idle yesterday my alternator was extremely hot to the touch burning and seems to run hot since i ut in the new engine alsoseems to be...

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Last post by jebiga41
24 Feb 2009, 18:40
Alternator Wiring Connecter.....Where from???

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 23 Feb 2009, 00:16
Replies: 11
by GBHgpJON » 19 Feb 2009, 17:34

As above.............Seems I found the charging problem........About 3 strands still connected :shock:

Can I still get new connecters and if so...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
23 Feb 2009, 00:16
Switch Bulbs

Last post by bigherb « 22 Feb 2009, 18:12
Replies: 1
by J188 » 22 Feb 2009, 17:28

Hey,

The little bulb that illuminates the fog light switch to tell you its on has gone pop. The bulb holder is fine, is there anywhere that sells...

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Last post by bigherb
22 Feb 2009, 18:12
Source of my 12v system.

Last post by RebelT82 « 21 Feb 2009, 13:50
Replies: 3
by RebelT82 » 21 Feb 2009, 00:36

Hey all,

Pretty stupid question coming up so here goes.
Ive bought a split charge system and isolater switch to fit into my '82 T25 which is a CI...

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Last post by RebelT82
21 Feb 2009, 13:50
Which battery charger?

Last post by pureorange « 18 Feb 2009, 20:23
Replies: 5
by foxbase » 17 Feb 2009, 00:16

Hi,

I have a very flat starter battery and a leisure battery that will soon be flat unless I get the van up and running soon. I need a charger....

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Last post by pureorange
18 Feb 2009, 20:23
What wire/current draw for my splitcharging circuit?

Last post by Chrissyt « 17 Feb 2009, 22:20
Replies: 28
by Chrissyt » 06 Feb 2009, 12:21
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I'm wiring in my splitcharging circuit as on the Wiki, and have bought a blade type fuse box, is all being mounted under the pass seat.

I notice the...
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Last post by Chrissyt
17 Feb 2009, 22:20
Part numbers for square headlamps

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 16 Feb 2009, 21:30
Replies: 2
by syncropatrick » 16 Feb 2009, 19:52

Hi,

Can someone with access to ETKA please tell me the correct codes for the rectangular headlamps for UK Caravelles please?

And yes, I do know...

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
16 Feb 2009, 21:30
heater blower

Last post by weldore « 16 Feb 2009, 19:18
Replies: 8
by theflyingturd » 12 Feb 2009, 20:31

the heater blower on my 1986 caravelle keeps blowing the fuse when i switch it on. ive try a new switch but the problem is still there. when i switch...

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Last post by weldore
16 Feb 2009, 19:18
dim-dip resister location???

Last post by lloyd « 15 Feb 2009, 21:07
Replies: 7
by lloyd » 14 Feb 2009, 10:41

Dave asked me to take pics of dim-dip resister and how it's connnected. I looked and found nothing, so he sent me a pic of it:

It's not there!...

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Last post by lloyd
15 Feb 2009, 21:07
Radio Crackle

Last post by Mocki « 14 Feb 2009, 18:22
Replies: 36
by Helga » 22 Dec 2008, 12:37
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Hi, I have a constant low crackle on my westy radio, and after market job. What might be causing this? I know the leisure battery that feeds it is...
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Last post by Mocki
14 Feb 2009, 18:22
Wiring diagram for a petrol Eberspacher, model B1LC.

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 13 Feb 2009, 23:27
Replies: 4
by KarlT » 13 Feb 2009, 22:49

Hi.
I've just bought a petrol Eberspacher, model B1LC. Think its a 2001 model. Looks in quite good nick but............

The person who removed it...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
13 Feb 2009, 23:27
A good option for auto electrical bits

Last post by syncrodoug « 13 Feb 2009, 20:59
Replies: 4
by mikey9 » 11 Feb 2009, 22:06

Nothing to do with me - other than I have been looking for a supplier of 30A cable and some 30A terminal blocks.

I found and spotted lots of other...

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Last post by syncrodoug
13 Feb 2009, 20:59
Central locking/alarm etc

Last post by fix « 13 Feb 2009, 20:55
Replies: 3
by fix » 13 Feb 2009, 12:46

Firstly I have checked the search button,wiki etc and have found some info but not everything i need.

I want to fit central locking and an alarm to...

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Last post by fix
13 Feb 2009, 20:55
Central locking system

Last post by hercules « 12 Feb 2009, 21:37
Replies: 2
by hercules » 12 Feb 2009, 21:08

HI every one
iv just put a Caravelle siding door on me van its a RHD one, What i like to no would the Central locking system fit it for a LHD, as my...

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Last post by hercules
12 Feb 2009, 21:37
1000W electric oven on a 12V battery

Last post by BigTam « 12 Feb 2009, 09:32
Replies: 8
by captaincalamityclam » 11 Feb 2009, 17:21

How can you run a 1000W small electric oven from a 12V leisure battery, how long will the battery last, if its a 75 AH battery.

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Last post by BigTam
12 Feb 2009, 09:32
Wiki leisure battery question

Last post by kevtherev « 11 Feb 2009, 16:44
Replies: 2
by sln123 » 11 Feb 2009, 09:30

I need to replace the leisure battery in my 1990 Westy as it won't hold a charge but I'm not sure if it has got the right one currently fitted...

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Last post by kevtherev
11 Feb 2009, 16:44
MOT High Beam

Last post by J188 « 11 Feb 2009, 09:55
Replies: 3
by J188 » 10 Feb 2009, 12:50

Hi,

The full beam works on my van however the light saying it is on doesn't, bulb is blown. Does anyone know if you MUST have a light indicating...

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Last post by J188
11 Feb 2009, 09:55
Square headlights looking dim

Last post by gally « 09 Feb 2009, 21:00
Replies: 11
by Llamapup » 08 Feb 2009, 16:49

The main beams on my camper look pretty dim. I'm new to T25 ownership so I'm not sure how bright they should be. I'm guessing that they are both...

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Last post by gally
09 Feb 2009, 21:00
Horn no worky

Last post by syncropatrick « 08 Feb 2009, 14:41
Replies: 4
by syncropatrick » 03 Feb 2009, 12:33

Hi, Horn works with my large Caravelle steering wheel, but not with my small Caravelle steering wheel.

I assume its the push mechanism within the...

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Last post by syncropatrick
08 Feb 2009, 14:41
dead lock system

Last post by marble « 08 Feb 2009, 09:14
Replies: 5
by marble » 07 Feb 2009, 16:34

Im thinking of rigging up a dead bolt security system in my camper as ive heard they can be insecure when abroad. Ive seen a remote central locking...

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Last post by marble
08 Feb 2009, 09:14
electrical stuff makes it stall

Last post by VWCamperfan « 07 Feb 2009, 23:23
Replies: 13
by ermie571 » 05 Feb 2009, 20:42

2.1 dj on carb

ok...idles nicely at 1000 or thereabouts. Put fan on three, down go the revs,a nd it will stall unless I catch the pedal. Heated rear...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
07 Feb 2009, 23:23
rocco headlamps

Last post by billyoneball « 07 Feb 2009, 22:59
Replies: 2
by billyoneball » 07 Feb 2009, 22:31

hi, scirocco mk2 square headlamps, are they the same lamps as used in t25 square headlamp grilles ? look mighty similar to me, anybody?

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Last post by billyoneball
07 Feb 2009, 22:59
Electric hookup

Last post by Wear Sunscreen « 07 Feb 2009, 09:20
Replies: 4
by Wear Sunscreen » 06 Feb 2009, 12:14

Am about to install an electric hookup in my T25 but unsure where I should attach the earth wire that will come from the consumer unit. Instructions...

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Last post by Wear Sunscreen
07 Feb 2009, 09:20
Changing guages from kph to mph?

Last post by Red Westie « 06 Feb 2009, 11:39
Replies: 14
by Llamapup » 08 Jan 2009, 17:22

Hello

I'm still getting used to driving around in my LHD Westy I purchased a few weeks ago. It drives great but I struggle to know how fast I'm...

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Last post by Red Westie
06 Feb 2009, 11:39
HID headlamp kits

Last post by CovKid « 06 Feb 2009, 00:18
Replies: 14
by billy739 » 04 Feb 2009, 11:09

whats the deal?
anyone tried cheap ebay kits?

anyone no the pros and cons and what to look for? is any H4 dip/main kit ok?

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Last post by CovKid
06 Feb 2009, 00:18
Blower? Switch?

Last post by noss vanagon « 05 Feb 2009, 12:35
Replies: 6
by willard » 04 Feb 2009, 21:05

HI all. Been enjoying the snow and it finally got me motivated to repalce the blower switch in my van so as I have warm air when I want it rather...

6 Replies

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Last post by noss vanagon
05 Feb 2009, 12:35
240 v meter tails

Last post by matty o « 04 Feb 2009, 19:19
Replies: 23
by Plasticman » 01 Feb 2009, 21:52
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What size are the cables that connect the meter to consumer unit ?
Mike
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Last post by matty o
04 Feb 2009, 19:19
SLIDING DOOR ISSUES & ELECTRIC PROBLEMS!

Last post by VWCamperfan « 04 Feb 2009, 18:15
Replies: 5
by new boy » 01 Feb 2009, 20:53

Hello, Ive got a problems with the sliding door. When its closed the back of the door sticks out. Rain water can get in. Are these easy to fix. Can...

5 Replies

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Last post by VWCamperfan
04 Feb 2009, 18:15
westy td rev counter question

Last post by VWCamperfan « 03 Feb 2009, 21:50
Replies: 4
by flateric » 02 Feb 2009, 21:54

hi, guys. just noticed on my way home tonight the rev counter has stopped working,any ideas what to look for,what happen if i leave it till it gets...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
03 Feb 2009, 21:50
Rev counter stopped working

Last post by kevino « 03 Feb 2009, 17:27
Replies: 6
by kevino » 25 Jan 2009, 19:14

Hi my rev counter sometimes on start up did not move off the zero, but when I reved the van it sprang into life, but now it has stopped completely I...

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Last post by kevino
03 Feb 2009, 17:27
Wiring up `leccy seats

Last post by munnyella « 03 Feb 2009, 14:47
Replies: 3
by munnyella » 03 Feb 2009, 14:26

Hi

Have just bought some range rover electric seats for the van, they came without switches, and as RR seat switches cost more than the seats, I...

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Last post by munnyella
03 Feb 2009, 14:47
Headlights

Last post by Syncro G « 03 Feb 2009, 02:11
Replies: 1
by Chantuz » 02 Feb 2009, 23:44

I have just got myself a square lamp grill, I just prefer the look...

I know a few people have fitted austin maestro headlights which I would like...

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Last post by Syncro G
03 Feb 2009, 02:11
24 volt propex

Last post by oldiguana « 02 Feb 2009, 23:13
Replies: 6
by Donald360 » 02 Feb 2009, 19:28

I noticed a 24 volt propex heater on fleabay. Is it possible (or desirable) to convert my van's 12v to 24v so that i could use this versin of the...

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Last post by oldiguana
02 Feb 2009, 23:13
Battery Difficulties

Last post by Pepperami « 01 Feb 2009, 11:31
Replies: 20
by Flibbertigibbet » 31 Jan 2009, 16:53
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My main battery is totally flat and so I bought a jump start pack yesterday as I can not call A.A. out again.Just tried to put it on and got massive...
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Last post by Pepperami
01 Feb 2009, 11:31
Leisure battery

Last post by Pepperami « 01 Feb 2009, 11:03
Replies: 23
by Pepperami » 31 Jan 2009, 10:11
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Why does my leisure battery keep doing this?

I have also checked the voltage and it reads 10.83. This i know is low and am going to put it on a...
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Last post by Pepperami
01 Feb 2009, 11:03
T25 rear lights

Last post by mikey9 « 01 Feb 2009, 08:07
Replies: 5
by jake1953 » 30 Jan 2009, 16:55

My 1980 T25 p[roject is missing both rear light units. I need the complete units not just the reflectors.
I believe there are 2 types. Hella and...

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Last post by mikey9
01 Feb 2009, 08:07
Fuse blowing and not idling???

Last post by GBHgpJON « 01 Feb 2009, 01:00
Replies: 10
by GBHgpJON » 26 Jan 2009, 18:59

1.9dg Holdsworth.......

Refuses to tickover, but runs off idle ....
wiper/ heater fuse keeps blowing........

Coincidence......or connected????...

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Last post by GBHgpJON
01 Feb 2009, 01:00
Wiring for 3 way fridge help

Last post by Doctor Foster « 30 Jan 2009, 08:18
Replies: 21
by Doctor Foster » 28 Jan 2009, 08:33
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Friends newly aquired T25 has a three way fridge that does not work on gas or battery (when igntion is on) The 240v to fridge works fine. Have tried...
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Last post by Doctor Foster
30 Jan 2009, 08:18
dash pods

Last post by BigTam « 27 Jan 2009, 23:27
Replies: 4
by kathyshack » 26 Jan 2009, 15:35

Hi all,
I need a new dash pod as the pcb thing isn't working like it should on mine. Can't have oil light and stuff working at the moment. I have a...

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Last post by BigTam
27 Jan 2009, 23:27
Dash board switches - illumination?

Last post by Jon Bisson GSY « 27 Jan 2009, 21:54
Replies: 11
by Yozza » 26 Jan 2009, 06:05

Hello Folks,
This may seem a slightly dull question, but should the switches (head lights, rear screen heater, hazard, fog, etc.) be illuminated when...

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Last post by Jon Bisson GSY
27 Jan 2009, 21:54
Red battery light staying on????

Last post by Red Westie « 27 Jan 2009, 12:04
Replies: 15
by 280stiracer » 22 Jan 2009, 19:08
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UM

is this normal please help

it just stays on all the time i normally just get in and it starts but today for the first time the battery was...
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Last post by Red Westie
27 Jan 2009, 12:04
battery cover

Last post by ginge « 26 Jan 2009, 23:34
Replies: 4
by wigster » 25 Jan 2009, 17:55

hi guys, does anyone know if there are covers available for the underseat battery compartments please? am not fussed if genuine vw or not.. 88 twin...

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Last post by ginge
26 Jan 2009, 23:34
Heater fan/blower has stopped working!

Last post by Comic Karma « 26 Jan 2009, 20:44
Replies: 3
by Comic Karma » 26 Jan 2009, 20:36

Guys,
Disaster! :evil:
Jumped in the bus this morning only to find that my heater fan wasn't blowing and no sound could be heard of it wizzing round...

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Last post by Comic Karma
26 Jan 2009, 20:44
Zig unit

Last post by Wear Sunscreen « 25 Jan 2009, 10:42
Replies: 3
by Wear Sunscreen » 24 Jan 2009, 17:48

VW Caravelle Hi Top,

Where is the best place to install a leisure battery, and how easy is it to install a zig unit.

Any help for this complete...

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Last post by Wear Sunscreen
25 Jan 2009, 10:42
charging battery when hooked up

Last post by lloyd « 24 Jan 2009, 20:34
Replies: 3
by gillinghamfishing » 23 Jan 2009, 14:58

hello when you hook up on site will the leisure battery charge up as well, i noticed that when the low level light for 12v came on when i plugged the...

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Last post by lloyd
24 Jan 2009, 20:34
Battery drain - how many mA is OK?

Last post by vwsween « 23 Jan 2009, 16:46
Replies: 7
by vwsween » 23 Jan 2009, 11:43

Battery was draining in 1 or 2 days. Suspected central locking fault so removed CL Motors to refurb them (springs rusted and spindle siezed) - have...

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Last post by vwsween
23 Jan 2009, 16:46
Stereo head units - which ones fit

Last post by bigherb « 23 Jan 2009, 08:40
Replies: 4
by KJH » 22 Jan 2009, 15:12

OK, had a search and a look through the wiki but no luck... I want to buy a new head unit for the bus and I'm aware that depth is critical when...

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23 Jan 2009, 08:40

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