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Electrode Gap B2L Eber Glow Plug

Last post by Popeye- Doyle « 09 Feb 2008, 23:26
Replies: 4
by Popeye- Doyle » 09 Feb 2008, 19:18

Anyone know what the gap should be?

I took my eber to bits today and replaced the 3 sensors/switches and put a new glow plug in but alas no heat....

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Last post by Popeye- Doyle
09 Feb 2008, 23:26
Vanagon square headlights, whats the inside ones for?

Last post by airhead « 09 Feb 2008, 23:05
Replies: 2
by fergus77 » 09 Feb 2008, 22:27

Ok, maybe a supid question but as i've never had a square headlight model before i'm unsure as to how the headlights operate.

The inside headlights...

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Last post by airhead
09 Feb 2008, 23:05
Wot Leisure battery charger?

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 09 Feb 2008, 21:19
Replies: 12
by lhd » 08 Feb 2008, 10:07

Having just purchased an Elecsol leisure battery at £100 delivered. :shock:
I'm looking at getting a charger for it.
Are all 3 stage ones much of a...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
09 Feb 2008, 21:19
buying a new battery

Last post by kevtherev « 09 Feb 2008, 12:02
Replies: 1
by suedehead » 09 Feb 2008, 10:17

hi folks,

thinking of buying a new battery soon, my current one has suffered too much over the last year. Never bought one before, any tips where to...

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Last post by kevtherev
09 Feb 2008, 12:02
Not enought Volts

Last post by lhd « 09 Feb 2008, 11:45
Replies: 12
by westyguesty » 04 Feb 2008, 20:50

I'm confused on how to track down my problem with charging.
I've got a 86 Westy and most things are working now, but i can't work out how to get to...

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Last post by lhd
09 Feb 2008, 11:45
?replacing indicator bulb holder how to please????

Last post by joebrown « 09 Feb 2008, 07:32
Replies: 3
by joebrown » 08 Feb 2008, 09:37

i have checked the wiki but to no avail please may i have a step by step to changing the loom as my one has mysteriously collected water in bulb...

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Last post by joebrown
09 Feb 2008, 07:32
angel light head lights

Last post by Sir Chad « 08 Feb 2008, 18:06
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by dridgy » 08 Feb 2008, 17:40

i saw a bay window bus the other night with those angel halo headlights.
Can this be done to a t25 too?
What do i need to do it?

Thanks
John

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Last post by Sir Chad
08 Feb 2008, 18:06
Headlights full-beam

Last post by Red Westie « 08 Feb 2008, 00:05
Replies: 6
by suedehead » 06 Feb 2008, 22:32

Hi folks, just a quick question, noticed that although my headlights work fine normally when I switch to full beam the right hand light goes brighter...

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Last post by Red Westie
08 Feb 2008, 00:05
elecktrickery/wiring diagram decoders/experts ?!?!?!?

Last post by ELVIS « 07 Feb 2008, 19:54
Replies: 7
by ELVIS » 04 Feb 2008, 20:11

got me 'sel a headlight washer set up , complete with relay . now for wiring in the fecker in :lol:
sussed the easy bits out - 1 red goes to pump ,...

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Last post by ELVIS
07 Feb 2008, 19:54
DAB Radio

Last post by Syncro G « 07 Feb 2008, 19:20
Replies: 7
by Trish » 04 Feb 2008, 19:28

Thinking of getting new CD/Radio fitted to our van, as the present one has German controls! :?

Thinking of getting digital radio,with the whole...

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Last post by Syncro G
07 Feb 2008, 19:20
Thermostat

Last post by Krisis « 06 Feb 2008, 10:24
Replies: 2
by Krisis » 06 Feb 2008, 01:19

OK I am really sorry :?
I know I should spend pennies on a decent manual but where is the thermostat in the CS & JK diesel engines :?
Both of the...

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Last post by Krisis
06 Feb 2008, 10:24
power source

Last post by shepster « 06 Feb 2008, 10:21
Replies: 8
by JD » 04 Feb 2008, 21:06

I'm looking into getting one of these for my van. Does anyone have one (or similar) in theirs, and if so, do you think it would it be a good...

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Last post by shepster
06 Feb 2008, 10:21
Alternative Wiring Diagrams

Last post by Grun « 06 Feb 2008, 09:50
Replies: 8
by Mark Foss » 02 Feb 2008, 22:23

Hiya Everyone!

Is there any alternative wiring diagrams available other than the ones supplied in the haynes manual?

Having great trouble trying to...

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Last post by Grun
06 Feb 2008, 09:50
Fuses

Last post by Rozzo « 05 Feb 2008, 23:13
Replies: 4
by squire » 05 Feb 2008, 09:21

Ahoy there,

Does any one know where the fuses go on the van, being a smarty pants i have blown the stereo and now none of the indicators work, also...

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Last post by Rozzo
05 Feb 2008, 23:13
Oil pressure gauge for 1.9 diesel?

Last post by 4gearwonder « 05 Feb 2008, 21:41
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by 4gearwonder » 04 Feb 2008, 22:53

Anyone been here with this one please!?

Thinking of putting a oil pressure gauge on the dash pod so if the 'ole buzzer of doom' decides to throw a...

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Last post by 4gearwonder
05 Feb 2008, 21:41
Headlights flashing with indicators???

Last post by edoh « 05 Feb 2008, 19:30
Replies: 5
by winnie » 03 Feb 2008, 18:55

Got a bit of a problem here any suggestions would be welcomed!

When i switch the headlights on they dont work! The full beam light comes on too. The...

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Last post by edoh
05 Feb 2008, 19:30
Homemade battery Charger

Last post by DiscoDave « 05 Feb 2008, 19:15
Replies: 6
by stevep113 » 05 Feb 2008, 12:40

Thinking for trying to make my own battery charger for when we are hooked up camping, aka zig unit.

Has any done this, found this power supply shown...

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Last post by DiscoDave
05 Feb 2008, 19:15
starting grief...move the battery?

Last post by ermie571 « 05 Feb 2008, 10:17
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by ermie571 » 05 Feb 2008, 10:02

Ok folks, wonder if some of you knowledgeable peeps could apply the old grey matter to a problem we have.

patient = 2.1 carb running LPG
Sockenss =...

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Last post by ermie571
05 Feb 2008, 10:17
Fog lamp problem

Last post by soulstealer « 04 Feb 2008, 22:46
Replies: 5
by soulstealer » 03 Feb 2008, 21:42

I have an 82 Aircooled bus (auto), The rear fog lamp has never worked and with the man from the ministry due to give it his seal of approval in 2...

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Last post by soulstealer
04 Feb 2008, 22:46
front heater/windscreen demister not working, faults?

Last post by Aidan « 04 Feb 2008, 15:02
Replies: 4
by fergus77 » 03 Feb 2008, 21:30

Hey all,

finally got my plastic water pipes in the van and running, so now onto my next niggly problem.

The heater in the front of the cab that...

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Last post by Aidan
04 Feb 2008, 15:02
flat battery

Last post by edoh « 03 Feb 2008, 21:30
Replies: 1
by timthetrader » 03 Feb 2008, 20:47

Bl oody starter battey is flat! I have a zig unit installed with a touring and a onsite switch! Is there anyway I can charge the starter battery with...

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Last post by edoh
03 Feb 2008, 21:30
PCB circuit on 84, lhd. Can you still get 'em?

Last post by 4gearwonder « 03 Feb 2008, 21:14
Replies: 4
by 4gearwonder » 30 Jan 2008, 22:46

Hi all,

Went in to a local VW motor factors yesterday asking if it is still poss to get the PCB flexi circuit for the dash pod electrics? Told they...

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Last post by 4gearwonder
03 Feb 2008, 21:14
Electric Power steering (EPS)

Last post by PC52 « 03 Feb 2008, 20:21
Replies: 10
by hercules » 30 Jan 2008, 22:00

does any one no if we can do the same as this to how steering to make it a Electric Power as they done it to the old bus here a picture and what they...

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Last post by PC52
03 Feb 2008, 20:21
Smoke filled cab and a tow home....

Last post by The_blue « 03 Feb 2008, 17:35

by The_blue » 03 Feb 2008, 17:35

Van started juddering then cut out, soon after i spotted smoke coming from the steering column.

The black wire from the ignition was red hot....

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Last post by The_blue
03 Feb 2008, 17:35
ANY ELECTRICKERY EXPERTS ABOUT ?

Last post by VWlewis « 02 Feb 2008, 18:28
Replies: 27
by ELVIS » 16 Jan 2008, 20:28
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right-o , wiring question time.
fitting a pair of driving lights to my bus (NOT fogs ) i want to keep the dash unhacked and retain a 'standard...
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Last post by VWlewis
02 Feb 2008, 18:28
Vehicle battery replacement

Last post by High Peaker « 01 Feb 2008, 19:17
Replies: 10
by High Peaker » 31 Jan 2008, 19:03

I need to replace my main battery, as even parking with sidelights on for 30 mins flattens it.
As the current one is unlikely to be original, or even...

10 Replies

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Last post by High Peaker
01 Feb 2008, 19:17
Wiring diagram needed for 2.1 SS.

Last post by 1360rallye « 01 Feb 2008, 09:35
Replies: 4
by 1360rallye » 30 Jan 2008, 15:47

Does anyone have a wiring diagram(s) for all the engine wiring on 2.1 SS code engine (Digifant injection). Having melted the original loom it has now...

4 Replies

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Last post by 1360rallye
01 Feb 2008, 09:35
Courtesy light delay timer

Last post by Mocki « 29 Jan 2008, 21:33
Replies: 15
by wasserleaker » 29 Jan 2008, 18:11
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anyone fitted a delaying relay from another vehicle to the courtesy light system? you know the kind of thing, get in, shut the door, light stays on...
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Last post by Mocki
29 Jan 2008, 21:33
Is this a fuse?

Last post by peasant « 29 Jan 2008, 21:07
Replies: 15
by domiles1 » 28 Jan 2008, 15:16
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When I removed the fuse box from my T25, I noticed this big fuse. Can anyone tell me what it is for? It is clearly blown but everything on the van is...
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Last post by peasant
29 Jan 2008, 21:07
Headlight warning buzzer battery drain

Last post by morrison « 29 Jan 2008, 16:42
Replies: 6
by Cruz » 18 Dec 2007, 10:38

The van battery went flat and the only thing I have done to the van in the last few months is to add a headlight warning buzzer. It was this that was...

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Last post by morrison
29 Jan 2008, 16:42
Early v's old dash??

Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares « 28 Jan 2008, 21:55
Replies: 3
by jamesc76 » 28 Jan 2008, 17:45

Is there any difference between early and late dash board the black metal bit that is ????

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Last post by Ye Olde Syncrospares
28 Jan 2008, 21:55
Wiring giving me a head ache

Last post by Mocki « 28 Jan 2008, 09:08
Replies: 4
by andy_cull » 27 Jan 2008, 19:07

Hi
Right need help, since i removed the dash a while ago my horn hasn't worked properly, randomly going off when u turn the wheel. so went to fix it...

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Last post by Mocki
28 Jan 2008, 09:08
Electrics - Zig unit to fridge

Last post by Steve P « 27 Jan 2008, 19:20
Replies: 3
by Steve P » 26 Jan 2008, 12:54

Hi Guys

I need your help again. The old dometic fridge was dead and used to run on 230 or gas, so I've replaced with a 3 way this time.

There...

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Last post by Steve P
27 Jan 2008, 19:20
Ignition switch stupid question

Last post by perro « 27 Jan 2008, 17:18
Replies: 10
by perro » 27 Jan 2008, 11:59

Here is one for you buffs out there . Had my gas converted by gasure and a fine job they did of it however they struggled starting it on gas due to...

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Last post by perro
27 Jan 2008, 17:18
Re-wiring engine

Last post by suedehead « 27 Jan 2008, 13:53
Replies: 2
by suedehead » 26 Jan 2008, 11:56

Got electrical problems with my engine. ( ).

There has been a load of bodges done over the years and I was thinking that I might completely re-wire...

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Last post by suedehead
27 Jan 2008, 13:53
Dash problem ???????

Last post by jed the spread « 25 Jan 2008, 17:23
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by Aezmac » 25 Jan 2008, 17:01

Hi can anyone help? I'm currently converting an '89 panelvan and i need to get a dash for it. I don't know what should be in there(other than a...

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Last post by jed the spread
25 Jan 2008, 17:23
Stereo Complete Re-fit.. Please help

Last post by andy3809 « 25 Jan 2008, 15:52
Replies: 5
by andy3809 » 23 Jan 2008, 11:44

Hello Everyone

Got a new cd player for 'crud' my caravelle and tried to fit it yesterday without luck. There was just a stack of wires coming out...

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Last post by andy3809
25 Jan 2008, 15:52
dim dimmer dimmest

Last post by skell « 24 Jan 2008, 20:36
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by edoh » 21 Jan 2008, 13:19
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does anyone know where to get a 'rheostat'? from? - the little wheel under the light switch that controls the dash lights?

yr elp would be...
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Last post by skell
24 Jan 2008, 20:36
Hi-Beam LED

Last post by Sir Chad « 24 Jan 2008, 19:32
Replies: 4
by Sir Chad » 23 Jan 2008, 21:45

If i flash my lights (without lamps on) the LED on my dash lights up.
If i put my Hi beams on it doesn't :?
Didn't used to matter when I had stock...

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Last post by Sir Chad
24 Jan 2008, 19:32
Electrics - adventures with a voltmeter

Last post by Bilbo Blue « 24 Jan 2008, 12:20
Replies: 7
by suedehead » 22 Jan 2008, 23:08

Been having an electric problem of late, basically not getting any response when the key is turned.

(Not a battery connection issue)

I've had a...

7 Replies

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Last post by Bilbo Blue
24 Jan 2008, 12:20
Automatic Reverse Lights

Last post by Dubstar « 24 Jan 2008, 09:57
Replies: 3
by Dubstar » 23 Jan 2008, 23:57

Mine keep blowing the fuse, I think. Is the reverse light switch on the gear box or the gearstick on an auto, so I know where to spend my saturday...

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Last post by Dubstar
24 Jan 2008, 09:57
Another ICE question......

Last post by Syncro G « 24 Jan 2008, 01:57
Replies: 4
by syncrodoug » 21 Jan 2008, 18:35

Have been trying to 'plug in' my laptop into the Audi Symphony head unit/ Bose amplifier set up in my van.
I thought I could connect the laptop audio...

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Last post by Syncro G
24 Jan 2008, 01:57
High beam dash light

Last post by windysurfer « 22 Jan 2008, 17:35
Replies: 12
by windysurfer » 21 Jan 2008, 19:50

Currently my high beam warning light doesn't work.

I'm hoping that is just the bulb that has gone.

What type of buld do I need to replace this, so...

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Last post by windysurfer
22 Jan 2008, 17:35
alarm

Last post by shepster « 22 Jan 2008, 12:14
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by matty o » 18 Jan 2008, 08:56
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Following insuance renewal I have to have a secondary security device so I am thinking of fitting a alarm it does not have to be insuance approved...
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Last post by shepster
22 Jan 2008, 12:14
no brake lights

Last post by VWCamperfan « 20 Jan 2008, 17:04
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by ermie571 » 20 Jan 2008, 16:03

Help needed please have just check over lights for mot all ok till tried brake lights and guess what, they dont light up have tried fuse, bulbs wires...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
20 Jan 2008, 17:04
Just wondering whether I ought to fit a relay to switch amp.

Last post by sevy « 19 Jan 2008, 23:35
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by syncrodoug » 16 Jan 2008, 19:40

I'm fitting a Audio Symphony radio/cassette/CD player (Draco bargain!) with a BOSE amplifier (eBay) to my DOKA.
The radio and amp are supplied...

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Last post by sevy
19 Jan 2008, 23:35
Oil temp gauge......

Last post by toomanytoys « 18 Jan 2008, 20:28
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by shepster » 18 Jan 2008, 15:47

......can one be fitted to Waterboxers using the drain plug type senders used on Aircooled motors?

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Last post by toomanytoys
18 Jan 2008, 20:28
900AMP Power Station Engine Jump start (ANY GOOD?)

Last post by minke « 17 Jan 2008, 14:01
Replies: 7
by minke » 17 Jan 2008, 09:01

900AMP Power Station Engine Jump start with 260 PSI Air

Lots of these for sale on Fleabay at the moment.

1. Are they any good?
2. Do they knacker...

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Last post by minke
17 Jan 2008, 14:01
speedo (the dial - not the trunks) -

Last post by irishkeet « 17 Jan 2008, 09:04
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by edoh » 12 Jan 2008, 23:25
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does anyone know where to get the speedo 'dial' from? the one that tells you if your doing 30, 50, or - ahem - 80 :roll: miles per hour? -
any ideas...
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Last post by irishkeet
17 Jan 2008, 09:04
4 speed wipers

Last post by wasserleaker « 16 Jan 2008, 17:20
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by ermie571 » 21 Feb 2007, 20:24
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ok then what is the number of the relay that is needed for the twin speed intermitent wipers as advertised on fleabay
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Last post by wasserleaker
16 Jan 2008, 17:20

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