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Help! Headlights wont go on main beam

Last post by ringo « 04 Mar 2008, 10:16
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by ringo » 04 Mar 2008, 08:50

Hi,

I switched on my lights this morning (with the engine running) and they cam on their normal brightness (briefly) and then went dim (to the same...

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Last post by ringo
04 Mar 2008, 10:16
Electronic ignition

Last post by toomanytoys « 04 Mar 2008, 08:08
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by chrissiefiddle » 29 Feb 2008, 17:57

my van has a set of points and hubby is getting fed up continually changing and adjusting them. Any recommendations for the best kit to get for the...

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Last post by toomanytoys
04 Mar 2008, 08:08
Headlight flashers!

Last post by Laurie « 03 Mar 2008, 22:43
Replies: 4
by Laurie » 01 Mar 2008, 19:39

My Dehler has one irritating fault. To go from dip to main beam, you have to pull the switch. The first pull turns the headlights OFF and the second...

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Last post by Laurie
03 Mar 2008, 22:43
heater lights

Last post by Simon Baxter « 03 Mar 2008, 20:02
Replies: 3
by simony » 03 Mar 2008, 17:44

should the heater controls be illuminated ? :?

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Last post by Simon Baxter
03 Mar 2008, 20:02
Fuse/identifying wire help please

Last post by gti mad man « 03 Mar 2008, 18:35
Replies: 7
by gti mad man » 29 Feb 2008, 20:22

ok just wana check over my wiring to my two batteries in my holdsworth villa
sorted out what a few where going to the lesuire battery ,but the main...

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Last post by gti mad man
03 Mar 2008, 18:35
VW MK1 GOLF GTI CLOCKS, DIALS

Last post by Sir Chad « 03 Mar 2008, 12:39
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by hercules » 01 Mar 2008, 22:46

well they work on 2.1 water cool do they work on how van or is the mk2 clocks

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Last post by Sir Chad
03 Mar 2008, 12:39
dashboard display

Last post by clartsonly « 03 Mar 2008, 08:32
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by rubyvan » 02 Mar 2008, 22:05

does anyone nave any ideas why the dash display lights sometimes work and at other times not. sometimes when you turn the key a couple of times it...

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Last post by clartsonly
03 Mar 2008, 08:32
relay help

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Mar 2008, 16:07
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by gti mad man » 29 Feb 2008, 20:23

Just wondered what the 3 are under the drivers seat(rhd)

grey one modern type

silver one old looking

black one like a giant heatshrink?

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Mar 2008, 16:07
Dodgy headlights

Last post by Louey « 01 Mar 2008, 14:11
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by jed the spread » 29 Feb 2008, 10:17

when i turn my headlights and side lights on they donwork on the front but do on the back and the dash. the main beam light comes on automatically...

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Last post by Louey
01 Mar 2008, 14:11
temperatur gauge issues still..

Last post by clartsonly « 01 Mar 2008, 09:53

by clartsonly » 01 Mar 2008, 09:53

sorry I cant find my previous post regarding this. but...

story so far...

the temperature gauge does not work. I changed the flexible pcb as I had...

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Last post by clartsonly
01 Mar 2008, 09:53
Reversing light switch...

Last post by gti mad man « 29 Feb 2008, 20:24
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by VWCamperfan » 29 Feb 2008, 20:13

Afternoon all!

Does anyone know where I can get hold of a reversing light switch for the gearbox?

I have ordered a few but keep getting sent the...

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Last post by gti mad man
29 Feb 2008, 20:24
flat battery

Last post by mattc « 29 Feb 2008, 17:31
Replies: 8
by mattc » 29 Feb 2008, 10:23

I have just had a van delivered from germany on tuesday - I haven't been driving it yet because I'm not taxing it until tomorrow but I've had the...

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Last post by mattc
29 Feb 2008, 17:31
Are solar panels any good????

Last post by mud « 29 Feb 2008, 11:10
Replies: 12
by tjoynson » 28 Feb 2008, 18:05

Hi all,

Just bought myself a T25 and am off around Europe for 3 or 4 months. Planning on visiting all the usual places plus Croatia, Greece, Morocco...

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Last post by mud
29 Feb 2008, 11:10
battery starters Ã‚Â£19.99

Last post by Louey « 29 Feb 2008, 10:18
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by chriscburgess » 29 Feb 2008, 07:30

Don't know much about electrics but do you think this battery starter will be powerful enough to start my 1.9dg?

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Last post by Louey
29 Feb 2008, 10:18
Blowing fuses when using the front heater??

Last post by fergus77 « 28 Feb 2008, 20:07
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by fergus77 » 26 Feb 2008, 21:08

Another heater question.

running a diesel 1Y and the cab heater under the dash never worked. Took the dash out and checked the heater motor wasn't...

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Last post by fergus77
28 Feb 2008, 20:07
headlights

Last post by lhd « 28 Feb 2008, 17:39
Replies: 4
by lhd » 26 Feb 2008, 15:37

Ok no full beam staying on flashes ok, no dipped lights, side lights and rears working ok.
I'm sure I heared somewhere they don't have relays?
this...

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Last post by lhd
28 Feb 2008, 17:39
Rev counter probs to name but one

Last post by JC « 27 Feb 2008, 20:50
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by JC » 27 Feb 2008, 20:47

I have just changed the alternator which had been indicating low/no charge on the warning light, and the rev counter been had not showing an increase...

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Last post by JC
27 Feb 2008, 20:50
Rear fog lamps question

Last post by T-3PO « 27 Feb 2008, 20:29
Replies: 4
by domiles1 » 27 Feb 2008, 15:49

Does a T25 normally have TWO working fog lamps or is the off-side only meant to function?
The reason I ask is that I have been trying to get both...

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Last post by T-3PO
27 Feb 2008, 20:29
Head lights

Last post by Andyvandy « 27 Feb 2008, 17:19
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by dave friday » 27 Feb 2008, 13:05

Hi all, anyone know what other vans/cars head lights fit the T3 ?, i need to replace mine with left hand drive ones
Ta.

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Last post by Andyvandy
27 Feb 2008, 17:19
help wiring aaz engine please? can anyone assist more please

Last post by Chilla « 27 Feb 2008, 13:22
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by shoooom » 05 Feb 2008, 16:43

hi i have just bought a t25 on a Y plate, with the engine conversion half done...

i could do with some assistance on the wiring please????

the van...

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Last post by Chilla
27 Feb 2008, 13:22
Relays for headlights

Last post by fergus77 « 26 Feb 2008, 21:02
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by Ray » 21 Feb 2008, 17:29

I ve got all the bits ready to add relays for the headlights. Where did you sight the relays when you did yours - in the fuse/relay box or behind the...

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Last post by fergus77
26 Feb 2008, 21:02
electric power steering

Last post by Simon Baxter « 24 Feb 2008, 23:20
Replies: 2
by brynbet » 24 Feb 2008, 17:49

hi there folks. this is on behalf of me dad cuz he not got pc (caveman) :roll:

Right does anyone know anything about electric power steering?.
he...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
24 Feb 2008, 23:20
Second Leisure battery wiring

Last post by Mocki « 24 Feb 2008, 22:41
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by westyguesty » 24 Feb 2008, 21:04

I have one leisure battery fitted under drives seat, and it all works fine, charges well on hookup or with engine running, very little voltage loss....

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Last post by Mocki
24 Feb 2008, 22:41
Zig charging problems

Last post by Sven « 24 Feb 2008, 18:23
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by Sven » 23 Feb 2008, 17:23

This is the unit i have and the charge light does not come on when plugged into 240v. Have checked the obvious like the RCD etc but no charge. tested...

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Last post by Sven
24 Feb 2008, 18:23
Wiring Diagram - 14 Pin connector Dash

Last post by clartsonly « 24 Feb 2008, 14:28
Replies: 22
by georgeIRL » 19 Feb 2008, 17:42
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2
As above, does anyone have the wiring diagram for the above

Its for a 1.6TD JX

Trying to figure out if my JX is wired for a rev counter as standard.
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Last post by clartsonly
24 Feb 2008, 14:28
indicator problem

Last post by CovKid « 22 Feb 2008, 20:48
Replies: 4
by jonk65 » 22 Feb 2008, 09:46

Hi could anyone help I have problem with the indicator light on the dash lights. When it flashes it flashes fine but when the indicators are turned...

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Last post by CovKid
22 Feb 2008, 20:48
Converting from square headlights to round ?

Last post by BigTam « 21 Feb 2008, 23:09
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by matt-the-sign » 21 Feb 2008, 14:44

I've got a square headlight 1990 van and want to fit the twin round headlight conversion .... thanks to you guys I know where to get the grill and...

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Last post by BigTam
21 Feb 2008, 23:09
intermitanat wiper mod help

Last post by jed the spread « 21 Feb 2008, 21:12
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by gti mad man » 20 Feb 2008, 17:20

Well this should be easy
1)remove white tab so arm can move down done
2)insert number 19 relay to the fuseboard postion 10 done

works ok on position...

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Last post by jed the spread
21 Feb 2008, 21:12
battery

Last post by hercules « 21 Feb 2008, 18:42
Replies: 5
by hercules » 21 Feb 2008, 13:37

just wont to ask.
some days my van start up fine,then cold days it trun and dies ie the battery.iv read on here befor about having battery but in the...

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Last post by hercules
21 Feb 2008, 18:42
No Glow Plug Light...

Last post by redstar « 20 Feb 2008, 21:05
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by redstar » 19 Feb 2008, 17:11

Having just had this derv eater, im a bit green withe the art of diesels... so, didn't like starting, so zap some new plugs in her... nice starting...

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Last post by redstar
20 Feb 2008, 21:05
Glow plug LED won't go out

Last post by ASH « 20 Feb 2008, 17:35
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by ASH » 17 Feb 2008, 22:45

The light doesn't go out on my 1.6td and its a pain to get started, chucking out lots of smoke in the process, is it the glow plugs or the lack of...

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Last post by ASH
20 Feb 2008, 17:35
good place for oil pressure switches?

Last post by shaggy-vanner « 18 Feb 2008, 23:08
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by shaggy-vanner » 11 Feb 2008, 20:34

umm yeh like the subject headline says... best quality ones from where? mine kinda died and i wanted to throw the buzzer of doom out of the window.....

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Last post by shaggy-vanner
18 Feb 2008, 23:08
fog light dilema!

Last post by Swampy « 18 Feb 2008, 22:51
Replies: 18
by sheffieldcoljules » 18 Feb 2008, 09:26
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2
Need fog light done for MOT, the one already fitted doesnt seem to work (i popped a new bulb in, and the other side as the pcb seemed wired up)

Im...
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Last post by Swampy
18 Feb 2008, 22:51
Flexi circuit dash circuit. Difference on these 2?

Last post by 4gearwonder « 18 Feb 2008, 21:00
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by 4gearwonder » 18 Feb 2008, 19:20

Hi all,

Flexi dash circuit on my '85, LHD, 1.9 Iy Desiel dash pod is well ropey - wire tracks breaking through plastic, LEDs misbahaving etc - and...

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Last post by 4gearwonder
18 Feb 2008, 21:00
Kill switch /immobiliser help please...

Last post by amazingdave « 18 Feb 2008, 20:38
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by amazingdave » 17 Feb 2008, 17:19

Hiya please could someone in the know PM me with where to connect the above, tried the bypass cutoff solenoid but the van still runs (just not as...

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Last post by amazingdave
18 Feb 2008, 20:38
Speaker question

Last post by kevtherev « 18 Feb 2008, 20:12
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by Smiler » 18 Feb 2008, 19:46

I`m on fitting a panasonic cd player, 4 x 45 watt, and wish to find the best location and type of speakers you guys have in your vans, pictures would...

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Last post by kevtherev
18 Feb 2008, 20:12
Alternator issues - faintly glowing battery light.

Last post by ringo « 18 Feb 2008, 15:03
Replies: 3
by ringo » 18 Feb 2008, 11:59

I've got some alternator issues.

I get 14.4v on the main pillar on the alternator - but only 13.3v on the small lead that comes out (that goes to...

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Last post by ringo
18 Feb 2008, 15:03
radiator fan voltage?

Last post by edoh « 16 Feb 2008, 14:21
Replies: 25
by clartsonly » 11 Feb 2008, 09:23
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2
my radiator fan does not turn..

I assumed it was faulty but checked the voltage yesterday and when I bypass the termoswitch I only get 2 volts?

If...
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Last post by edoh
16 Feb 2008, 14:21
battery?

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Feb 2008, 23:18
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by jonnyshowbiz » 12 Feb 2008, 14:38

any suggestions for a battery type place to buy? 2lt a/c 1981

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Feb 2008, 23:18
vw t25 t3 oettinger nebel lamps case left and right oem

Last post by hercules « 13 Feb 2008, 20:35

by hercules » 13 Feb 2008, 20:35

hi iv got theres for me van but i need to fine the spot light to fit in them the size im look for is 11cm long by 8 hafe cm hight just would like to...

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Last post by hercules
13 Feb 2008, 20:35
any sensors

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 12 Feb 2008, 22:02
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by gally » 12 Feb 2008, 22:00

help im looking for sensors for petrol eber.fenell hav them but will only ship 35 euro order and are out of 1 of them.does anyone else do them?
cheers

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
12 Feb 2008, 22:02
Diesel Engine Battery Size

Last post by airhead « 12 Feb 2008, 17:05
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by blancowesty » 12 Feb 2008, 16:25

Got a reply to my question about battery size advising to stick with standard size battery (present one is 66amp). Have limited options here of...

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Last post by airhead
12 Feb 2008, 17:05
Indicator repeater light problem

Last post by madmyk « 12 Feb 2008, 16:04
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by madmyk » 11 Feb 2008, 20:19

1.6 TD 1986 Westie LHD. Has a towbar repeater light fitted (which works fine) in addition to normal dashboard one.

Symptoms:
Inst cluster...

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Last post by madmyk
12 Feb 2008, 16:04
red battery light ?

Last post by dublicious « 11 Feb 2008, 22:48
Replies: 3
by dublicious » 11 Feb 2008, 18:46

Lo Guys,

Hope all are well :) I have noticed a red light on the dash by the battery signal. I am just wondering are there any vw manuals explaining...

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Last post by dublicious
11 Feb 2008, 22:48
Them red diodes in dash pod?

Last post by 4gearwonder « 11 Feb 2008, 22:25
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by 4gearwonder » 10 Feb 2008, 20:12

Hi all,

Dashboard diodes, anyone anything a bit more about them please?

Recently cleaned up all pcb contacts etc, then put everything back...

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Last post by 4gearwonder
11 Feb 2008, 22:25
dash lights tried everything guys.losing the will to live...

Last post by oldiguana « 11 Feb 2008, 21:20
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by oldiguana » 07 Feb 2008, 09:19

eyup ducks,about 18 months ago i tried to fix the speedo drive on the clocks,worked for a week then died!!!,since then marlady has moaned that she...

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Last post by oldiguana
11 Feb 2008, 21:20
carb wires

Last post by Grun « 11 Feb 2008, 13:31
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by daniNdave » 11 Feb 2008, 08:44

i have just been trying to fit a standerd carb to the camper its a 2e3 to a 1.9 dg engine but the 2e3 has more wires off it then the weber did. the...

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Last post by Grun
11 Feb 2008, 13:31
JK voltage guage

Last post by Fritz « 11 Feb 2008, 00:10
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by nindy » 10 Feb 2008, 20:10

Hi,

i was wondering if anyone could help i have managed to throw away the instructions on how to fit one of these :

Could someone direct pls or...

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Last post by Fritz
11 Feb 2008, 00:10
Testing a battery with a mulitmeter

Last post by rolling road block « 10 Feb 2008, 20:50
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by dubman » 10 Feb 2008, 16:09

Hi , bit of electrical help needed if possible , i was reading the other day on here or brick-yard that its possible to test state of battery with a...

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Last post by rolling road block
10 Feb 2008, 20:50
Battery removal

Last post by colynmac « 10 Feb 2008, 13:42
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by colynmac » 10 Feb 2008, 13:01

Help!!

Trying to remove knackered battery from behind drivers seat but cannot.

Do I have too remove the whole swivel base by undoing the four nuts?

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Last post by colynmac
10 Feb 2008, 13:42

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