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Brake Light Switch(es)

Last post by SplendiferousII « 08 Oct 2007, 12:53
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by Sir Chad » 08 Oct 2007, 12:40

Bit of a question and answer in one here...
My brake lights stopped working, I quickly traced the fault back to the switch in the master cylinder, I...

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Last post by SplendiferousII
08 Oct 2007, 12:53
speedo electronic circuit and red mark

Last post by airhead « 07 Oct 2007, 17:32
Replies: 3
by airhead » 07 Oct 2007, 14:29

I just installed a kph speedo yesterday (Thanks again Aidan). I just have a couple of curiousity questions. Whats the red mark for between the 40 and...

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Last post by airhead
07 Oct 2007, 17:32
Isolator switch

Last post by Willoughby « 04 Oct 2007, 22:17
Replies: 2
by chiz » 04 Oct 2007, 21:24

I am just beginning to run the wiring so that I can install an isolator switch for added security. The job is pretty straight forward but I was...

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Last post by Willoughby
04 Oct 2007, 22:17
How to replace the ignition switch?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 04 Oct 2007, 22:11
Replies: 3
by deeja » 03 Oct 2007, 12:38

Hi,
I'm planning on replacing the ignition switch on my T25 tonight as its a bit dodgy.

Is this pretty straightforward or do I need to start...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
04 Oct 2007, 22:11
battery charging

Last post by jamesc76 « 04 Oct 2007, 15:14
Replies: 6
by jamesc76 » 03 Oct 2007, 15:56

i've got hold of a compact 3 stage (bulk charge, absorption charge, and float) charger thats kicks out 8a now i have spoken to the manufac. and they...

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Last post by jamesc76
04 Oct 2007, 15:14
T25 Headlights TOO bright

Last post by poshbuggers « 04 Oct 2007, 11:35
Replies: 7
by CovKid » 03 Oct 2007, 19:05

You, I know what you're thinking, how can T25 lights be described as too bright. Problem is, like many Type VW owners, the headlights are rarely all...

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Last post by poshbuggers
04 Oct 2007, 11:35
12 volt wiring

Last post by chiz « 03 Oct 2007, 22:13
Replies: 2
by chiz » 03 Oct 2007, 21:42

I am about to put a new cigarette type plug onto my old 3 way fridge and now wonder which is the positive and negative points. on the plug itself is...

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Last post by chiz
03 Oct 2007, 22:13
wiper motor- replacing with dash in?

Last post by eastwesty « 02 Oct 2007, 08:01
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by eastwesty » 01 Oct 2007, 19:05

any help much appreciated-

the front wipers on my 1986 1.6td westy hi-top have given up. first they slowed, then started making a horrible noise and...

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Last post by eastwesty
02 Oct 2007, 08:01
how easy is it to adapt golf mk1 headlights

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Oct 2007, 15:38
Replies: 12
by chimp » 27 Mar 2007, 09:56

hi

ive read a few posts about how this job is easy but whats actually involved?

also if theyre e marked does that mean they're road legal? i...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Oct 2007, 15:38
speakers/ohm's Q !

Last post by ELVIS « 30 Sep 2007, 09:58
Replies: 4
by ELVIS » 29 Sep 2007, 20:16

have a unit that requires a 100w speaker but online manual i found states 11ohms , only uk loudspeaker i can find is 8ohms , will it work/not...

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Last post by ELVIS
30 Sep 2007, 09:58
Alternator/45amp advice

Last post by toshT25 « 29 Sep 2007, 23:20
Replies: 3
by toshT25 » 27 Sep 2007, 19:20

hi, i've got a t25 1.9 watercooled with a 45amp bosch alternator, question is does the one at justcampers fit all the bosch alternators (looks...

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Last post by toshT25
29 Sep 2007, 23:20
Random flat bettery

Last post by poshbuggers « 27 Sep 2007, 12:47
Replies: 7
by poshbuggers » 25 Sep 2007, 15:38

For the 2nd time in just over 2 weeks I have a flat (not totally, but enough to prevent starting) battery!

The 1st time I assumed it was just a duff...

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Last post by poshbuggers
27 Sep 2007, 12:47
Sealed for life battery... NOT!!!. DOH!!

Last post by R0B « 26 Sep 2007, 21:41
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by toolsntat » 26 Sep 2007, 21:22

Just found out tonight that the main battery that I thought was a sealed for life jobby was basically half empty of fluid (1 Litre ish) :oops: :oops:...

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Last post by R0B
26 Sep 2007, 21:41
POLO RANGER BULB

Last post by big red bus « 26 Sep 2007, 20:32
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by TOMMY THE CAT » 26 Sep 2007, 17:48

I know this is the wrong forum but alot of peeps on here are vw nuts so thought I would take a shot at it!!!!
Right here goes my mate has got an old...

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Last post by big red bus
26 Sep 2007, 20:32
Bosch Aerotwin wipers

Last post by g60steve « 26 Sep 2007, 18:19
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by The Reverend Pimp Daddy » 26 Sep 2007, 09:54

Has anyone fitted these new style wiper blades to their T25?
I know they do a retrofit for the hook type arm.

If so, what are the benefits ??...

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Last post by g60steve
26 Sep 2007, 18:19
Relay upgrade for Square Headlights - problem!!!!

Last post by VWlewis « 26 Sep 2007, 07:19
Replies: 4
by VWlewis » 25 Sep 2007, 17:35

Having spent too many hours trying to sort this out :cry: I am asking for some help! :D

The low beam headlights are powered with yellow and...

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Last post by VWlewis
26 Sep 2007, 07:19
Tech help needed for DIY rear wiper

Last post by tonytech « 26 Sep 2007, 07:16
Replies: 2
by lambro28 » 25 Sep 2007, 22:59

DIY fitting a rear wiper to my bus, got the motor all fitted and working, but just looking for some answers :? .

There are two wires on the motor...

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Last post by tonytech
26 Sep 2007, 07:16
Combined CB/Stereo aerial setup

Last post by Rozzo « 25 Sep 2007, 20:04
Replies: 8
by poshbuggers » 24 Sep 2007, 10:17

Looking for a double bracket or combined aerial adapter for my CB radio and car stereo.

Any ideas?

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Last post by Rozzo
25 Sep 2007, 20:04
radio fitting

Last post by bigshape « 25 Sep 2007, 12:24
Replies: 8
by mfacer » 24 Sep 2007, 08:48

is there a knack to fitting a radio, sorry I am over 40 so its a radio to me ice is what you put in a drink !!! I can not find one to go back into...

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Last post by bigshape
25 Sep 2007, 12:24
1980 2ltr CU electronic ignition problem. Help please

Last post by horizontal kipper « 25 Sep 2007, 10:10
Replies: 13
by horizontal kipper » 23 Sep 2007, 14:15

I had the center of no1 spark plug leave the plug still attached to the HT lead happily sparking away near the fuel line!! on the M5. New plug in...

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Last post by horizontal kipper
25 Sep 2007, 10:10
More Smoke than Alex Higgins!

Last post by Tee « 24 Sep 2007, 15:21
Replies: 5
by Tee » 24 Sep 2007, 13:49

I've just a acquired a Karmann Gipsy 1.6TD, seems to run and drive fine, but under stress (hill, acceleration etc) it pumps out clouds of black...

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Last post by Tee
24 Sep 2007, 15:21
Draining battery - immobiliser?

Last post by Janpan « 23 Sep 2007, 22:55
Replies: 11
by Janpan » 09 Jun 2007, 23:33

Hi

We have a 1990 California 2.1 petrol engine (manual) - a LHD westy, which we bought last year.

We have always struggled with the drive battery...

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Last post by Janpan
23 Sep 2007, 22:55
wiring diagram for 2.1 dj engine

Last post by Hacksawbob « 23 Sep 2007, 21:41
Replies: 2
by poofpaddy » 23 Sep 2007, 19:15

Please can anyone tell me where I can get a colour wiring diagram for a 2.1 fuel injected Dj engine

Thanks Marc

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Last post by Hacksawbob
23 Sep 2007, 21:41
Round to Square wiring

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 23 Sep 2007, 17:48
Replies: 3
by colynmac » 22 Sep 2007, 16:32

Have fitted square headlight set up, but not sure about how to wire them up to include the small square lights.

Anyone have a simple wiring diagram...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
23 Sep 2007, 17:48
solex 34

Last post by busvanman « 21 Sep 2007, 22:15
Replies: 2
by busvanman » 21 Sep 2007, 18:14

I have a 84 t25 van which was originally powered by a dg engine, this had numerous faults and was swapped for a DF code 1.9 engine.

This runs...

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Last post by busvanman
21 Sep 2007, 22:15
Electrical weirdness (Sorted)

Last post by Louey « 21 Sep 2007, 15:15
Replies: 10
by v-lux » 06 Sep 2007, 13:27

Hi,

Van seems to be blowing brake light fuses like they are going out of fashion.

Also noticed the other day, just after replacing the said fuse i...

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Last post by Louey
21 Sep 2007, 15:15
temp gauge

Last post by max biaggi « 21 Sep 2007, 11:51
Replies: 7
by Christo » 19 Aug 2007, 15:34

hi, i'm new to the forum. I have an '86 devon pop-top with a 1.9 watercooled petrol engine. the temp gauge doesn't work at all. the connections look...

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Last post by max biaggi
21 Sep 2007, 11:51
Square headlight grill

Last post by sixsprings « 20 Sep 2007, 18:20
Replies: 7
by colynmac » 09 Sep 2007, 15:50

Picked up a very clean, complete square headlight and grill from a German trader at Vanfest.

I did look on the WIKI but all I saw was a SA...

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Last post by sixsprings
20 Sep 2007, 18:20
Battery Question???

Last post by VWCamperfan « 18 Sep 2007, 20:24
Replies: 4
by johnlampett » 18 Sep 2007, 16:52

I am OK swapping my Leisure and Main battery for a while ?

I left my lights on and have a flat battery

I have a 71amp hr leisure and a 63 amp hr...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
18 Sep 2007, 20:24
orange bulbs

Last post by nutter « 17 Sep 2007, 18:31
Replies: 7
by nutter » 16 Sep 2007, 16:40

i've just bought some smoked indicator lenses but where do i get the orange bulbs from :?
thanks tim.

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Last post by nutter
17 Sep 2007, 18:31
indicator relay

Last post by nesty « 17 Sep 2007, 15:52
Replies: 1
by nesty » 17 Sep 2007, 13:19

Hi

Does anyone know what way around the indictor relay goes in?

I got a new one from GSF, but the new one apears it appears to be half the size...

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Last post by nesty
17 Sep 2007, 15:52
Fuel gauge and temp gauge now not working Help???

Last post by morzov « 16 Sep 2007, 12:04
Replies: 6
by winber55 » 06 Sep 2007, 06:35

Hi there, recently bought a T25 Kameo and gauges have been working fine. We fixed the water pump on it (with much help from this site!!) at the...

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Last post by morzov
16 Sep 2007, 12:04
Indicators

Last post by Cruz « 14 Sep 2007, 12:59
Replies: 1
by nesty » 14 Sep 2007, 12:42

I am having a bit of trouble with my indicators. It's intermitent, but annoying.

Sometimes the indicator light on dash comes on lightly. When I put...

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Last post by Cruz
14 Sep 2007, 12:59
alarm probs

Last post by lambro28 « 13 Sep 2007, 23:09
Replies: 4
by belle in progress » 13 Sep 2007, 16:03

had my van for a few months and havnt been using the alarm as the key fobs dont seem to be working or are very intermitant. anyone at vf may have...

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Last post by lambro28
13 Sep 2007, 23:09
Speaker question

Last post by mattrsa « 13 Sep 2007, 21:26
Replies: 5
by mattrsa » 10 Sep 2007, 15:26

Hey guys, was just wondering if you can help me out with this.

Thinking about sorting out the stero in my van as it was a long trip (4 hours each...

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Last post by mattrsa
13 Sep 2007, 21:26
round to square headlights

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 13 Sep 2007, 20:13
Replies: 7
by umgum » 12 Sep 2007, 20:03

i have a 1980 rhd t25 with round headlights
i have seen some lhd square headlights and grill can these be modded to fit my van

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
13 Sep 2007, 20:13
which oil pressure gauge for 2.1

Last post by syncrosimon « 11 Sep 2007, 20:02
Replies: 6
by aarons56 » 07 Sep 2007, 22:58

Hello there
I have a 1990 2.1 with reconditioned vege engine and want to keep an eye on the oil pressure. Is there a recommended gauge and sender kit...

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Last post by syncrosimon
11 Sep 2007, 20:02
Speedo Light

Last post by lhd « 11 Sep 2007, 19:53
Replies: 2
by shane r » 11 Sep 2007, 18:15

The light on my speedo no longer works, but the light on the clock still does. Just a simple matter of replacing the bulb?

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Last post by lhd
11 Sep 2007, 19:53
Heater Control Panel - Which One ?????

Last post by Ian Hulley « 09 Sep 2007, 19:01
Replies: 1
by RussD » 09 Sep 2007, 18:01

Hi All,
I have an 89 2.1 Injection transporter conversion - on the heater panel I have only 2 sliders BUT in the manual it suggests I should have 4 -...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
09 Sep 2007, 19:01
Brake warning light

Last post by funbus1 « 09 Sep 2007, 11:24
Replies: 3
by funbus1 » 08 Sep 2007, 13:11

Hi all, could anyone advise me about the brake warning light on the dash. Sudenly its dacided to stay on. I thougt it was the switch at lever but i...

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Last post by funbus1
09 Sep 2007, 11:24
Radio rewiring - which wire

Last post by T'Onion « 08 Sep 2007, 11:18
Replies: 4
by hembo666 » 07 Sep 2007, 07:39

Without taking the dash apart to trace it back does anyone know which wire from the fuse box is the radio feed? (colour)

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Last post by T'Onion
08 Sep 2007, 11:18
Ignition/steering lock question

Last post by tobzman « 05 Sep 2007, 13:23
Replies: 3
by tobzman » 05 Sep 2007, 12:09

After loosing the only key to my van at action I've had to butcher the steering lock/ignition assembly to get it mobile again.
I'm looking for a...

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Last post by tobzman
05 Sep 2007, 13:23
electric mirror wiring

Last post by tonytech « 04 Sep 2007, 21:42
Replies: 1
by aarons56 » 04 Sep 2007, 21:27

I have electric mirrors wired in retrospectively, heating and lateral movement works but not vertical. My two garages have drawn a blank. I am in...

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Last post by tonytech
04 Sep 2007, 21:42
Internal power socket

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 03 Sep 2007, 21:56
Replies: 2
by Trish » 03 Sep 2007, 21:07

Just bought a 1988 Club Joker westy hitop and would be grateful for some advice.
The external hook up is a standard UK one with a blue adaptor with 3...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
03 Sep 2007, 21:56
Speedo Needle

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 03 Sep 2007, 21:53
Replies: 1
by Dubstar » 03 Sep 2007, 21:40

Just got an MPH speedo to put on my mates van but it arrived with the needle snapped off. I tried pulling it off to swap it with the good one off the...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
03 Sep 2007, 21:53
PLEASE HELP! red flashing light, bad smell, hot/cold heaters

Last post by kevtherev « 03 Sep 2007, 17:46
Replies: 7
by beno » 03 Sep 2007, 16:13

Hi,

After owning a bay a few years ago I wanted something more reliable and bought a 1989 2.1 transporter.
Can anyone offer advice on these 3...

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Last post by kevtherev
03 Sep 2007, 17:46
Anyone fitted an FM modulator?

Last post by shepster « 03 Sep 2007, 10:57
Replies: 12
by nairnski » 30 Aug 2007, 11:01

Hello.

I've got a wee transmitter for my ipod which is OK but not brilliant and I want to get something better. I'd prefer not to have to get a new...

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Last post by shepster
03 Sep 2007, 10:57
red/yellow wire for temp gauge not connected HELP

Last post by Ian Hulley « 02 Sep 2007, 13:24
Replies: 4
by SLDJJA » 01 Sep 2007, 12:46

i found the red/yellow wire but has been cut along with a brown wire beside it can someone help and tell me where it goes as im waiting on wiring...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
02 Sep 2007, 13:24
temp gauge

Last post by SLDJJA « 31 Aug 2007, 10:47
Replies: 4
by SLDJJA » 22 Aug 2007, 13:59

hi my tep gauge dosnt work, if i leave engine running say for 20 mins .the temp gauge shoots up to the top and the red light flashs
can someone point...

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Last post by SLDJJA
31 Aug 2007, 10:47
Electric Mirrors - Wiring Diagram

Last post by tonytech « 30 Aug 2007, 07:43
Replies: 5
by sportz » 29 Aug 2007, 05:43

Electric Wing Mirrors not working. No power on any of the terminals on the loom for the mirror inside the drivers side door or on any of the...

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30 Aug 2007, 07:43

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