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speedo

Last post by Mariner Man « 12 Jul 2007, 10:00
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by BigTam » 11 Jul 2007, 20:49

The needle on my speedo jumps wildly up to about 45 mph then goes steady, what is the most likely cause, cable, drive or clock itself ?, appreciate...

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Last post by Mariner Man
12 Jul 2007, 10:00
rev counter question

Last post by guz « 11 Jul 2007, 19:15
Replies: 3
by sandcrawler » 09 Jul 2007, 23:27

im going to fit an after market rev counter,will i have to run a wire from the coil to rev counter or is there already a wire that runs up to the...

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Last post by guz
11 Jul 2007, 19:15
Leisure Battery

Last post by kevtherev « 10 Jul 2007, 17:18
Replies: 2
by Roger Rogue » 10 Jul 2007, 14:54

Okay,really stupid question time....which is the leisure battery?

The one in the engine compartment or under the drivers seat?

The one is a sealed...

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Last post by kevtherev
10 Jul 2007, 17:18
Oil pressure / temp gauge...

Last post by PEET « 10 Jul 2007, 16:52

by PEET » 10 Jul 2007, 16:52

Want to fit one of these on my AAZ diesel engined van, whats involved with it at the engine end pls, jus replace a sender unit for a special one or...

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Last post by PEET
10 Jul 2007, 16:52
rev counter question

Last post by georgeIRL « 10 Jul 2007, 08:07
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by georgeIRL » 09 Jul 2007, 14:28

I 90% certain the answer to this is yes but need to check before i go spending money.

will a rev counter from a petrol t25, plug into the wiring for...

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Last post by georgeIRL
10 Jul 2007, 08:07
speedo reading

Last post by Ian Hulley « 09 Jul 2007, 11:26
Replies: 2
by rubyvan » 08 Jul 2007, 21:17

Its a mystery! can any one tell me why when after fitting s new speedo cable does the speedometer needle waver about flickering to the left and the...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
09 Jul 2007, 11:26
Where the hells the earth for Front windows & horn????

Last post by tonytech « 09 Jul 2007, 07:37
Replies: 7
by KarlT » 03 Jul 2007, 18:14

Title says it all.

:D

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Last post by tonytech
09 Jul 2007, 07:37
Lowering a T25

Last post by mearnsy « 08 Jul 2007, 20:26
Replies: 11
by monica » 04 Jul 2007, 08:26

Can anyone help please. I have just bought a 1982 VW transporter, Danbury conversion and I want to get it in the garage so the insurance is cheaper...

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Last post by mearnsy
08 Jul 2007, 20:26
Coolant Level Switch

Last post by tonytech « 08 Jul 2007, 20:16
Replies: 2
by Turbokomet » 08 Jul 2007, 11:22

Hi All,

I have investigated a coolant leak and have found that the the coolant level switch has snapped and been bodged back in by a previous owner...

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Last post by tonytech
08 Jul 2007, 20:16
How do you remove the headlights

Last post by Hacksawbob « 06 Jul 2007, 23:12
Replies: 4
by Richard C » 06 Jul 2007, 19:27

Wow first post!

How do you remove the headlights from adjusters, just got some rhd square lights to replace the lhd ones. Should they prise off?

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Last post by Hacksawbob
06 Jul 2007, 23:12
No 2 Fuse Keeps Blowing

Last post by Mocki « 06 Jul 2007, 12:38
Replies: 6
by mearnsy » 02 Jul 2007, 20:28

The 8amp fuse that feeds my o/s side light, fog light, number plate light keeps blowing and caused me to fail my MOT.

Any ideas anyone, electrics...

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Last post by Mocki
06 Jul 2007, 12:38
Rad fan override switch

Last post by Plasticman « 04 Jul 2007, 20:05
Replies: 12
by Plasticman » 03 Jul 2007, 20:59

Whats the easiest way to wire in a switch to run the rad fan , overiding the thermo switch?
Mike

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Last post by Plasticman
04 Jul 2007, 20:05
leisure batt

Last post by Hacksawbob « 03 Jul 2007, 19:41
Replies: 3
by TOMMY THE CAT » 02 Jul 2007, 18:59

Well read the wiki on this topic anyone had a batt recently they can recommend? Obviously I want it to go under drivers seat. My last batt was just...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
03 Jul 2007, 19:41
surcharge

Last post by kathyshack « 03 Jul 2007, 11:38
Replies: 5
by gifftopher » 29 Jun 2007, 16:10

Hi

Looking at an elite recon engine due to knackered cylinder head and general ropey old engine. I know I'm being a bit of a numb nut but what...

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Last post by kathyshack
03 Jul 2007, 11:38
stereo

Last post by TOMMY THE CAT « 02 Jul 2007, 13:42
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by TOMMY THE CAT » 02 Jul 2007, 09:57

Ok fitting a new Kenwood stereo in the van and everything seems great....then turn the volume up and the cd payer turns itself off!
Now my leisure...

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Last post by TOMMY THE CAT
02 Jul 2007, 13:42
battery drain running propex heater?

Last post by jamesrobinhardy « 29 Jun 2007, 16:13
Replies: 19
by jamesrobinhardy » 24 Jun 2007, 18:11
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Hello, very new to this. Have just got a 1988 VW 1.9 Petrol Auto-sleeper with a propex heater. I have been playing around with that and the fridge...
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Last post by jamesrobinhardy
29 Jun 2007, 16:13
how to wire a cig lighter

Last post by mattrsa « 29 Jun 2007, 07:54
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by mattrsa » 28 Jun 2007, 09:01

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

searched google but could only find instructions for a bike

thanks in advance

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Last post by mattrsa
29 Jun 2007, 07:54
Water Temperature Gauge/Red flashing Light

Last post by Mocki « 28 Jun 2007, 09:58
Replies: 14
by Popeye- Doyle » 26 Jun 2007, 19:20

Sorry but a basic question, I'm mechanically challenged

I have a 1.9 Watercooled 85 Westy Joker.

The red light on the temperature gauge started to...

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Last post by Mocki
28 Jun 2007, 09:58
Headlamp Repair?

Last post by v-lux « 27 Jun 2007, 16:50
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by richnewton » 27 Jun 2007, 12:13

Whilst pulling the beam bender off one of my headlights I managed to pull the glass front off aswell, can you glue them back on and whats the best...

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Last post by v-lux
27 Jun 2007, 16:50
Headlight Problem

Last post by mearnsy « 26 Jun 2007, 19:43
Replies: 3
by mearnsy » 25 Jun 2007, 20:57

Both headlamps work and on main beam, the NS sidelight works but the offside doesnt. Ive checked the bulb and this works, there seems to be no power...

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Last post by mearnsy
26 Jun 2007, 19:43
fuses under drivers seat

Last post by big red bus « 26 Jun 2007, 18:33
Replies: 3
by dustyjones » 26 Jun 2007, 17:51

I've got four ceramic fuses under drivers seat. one is blow, (has just blown, i think). what are they? my van won't start. are they connected? plenty...

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Last post by big red bus
26 Jun 2007, 18:33
split charge (I have read the wiki FAQ!)

Last post by Mocki « 26 Jun 2007, 13:43
Replies: 5
by mal0r » 25 Jun 2007, 20:29

Well, the guy I have bought this T25 from never said anything about leisure battery, and I was new to this T25 camper lark.

Anyway, whilst looking...

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Last post by Mocki
26 Jun 2007, 13:43
Temp Gauge.

Last post by toomanytoys « 25 Jun 2007, 12:33
Replies: 14
by NewarkNutter » 19 Jun 2007, 19:44

We are taking our 2L air cooled across France to Spain this summer. First time the kids have been abroad, very exciting.
Because of work we are...

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Last post by toomanytoys
25 Jun 2007, 12:33
information on liesure batteries

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 24 Jun 2007, 15:55
Replies: 3
by vanjam » 22 Jun 2007, 23:32

I recently bought an inverter from sterling power products and called them after receiving it for a bit of technical advice, I won't comment on the...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
24 Jun 2007, 15:55
Heater controls

Last post by billy739 « 22 Jun 2007, 18:58
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by daveangel » 22 Jun 2007, 08:05

Does anyone know if the heater controls on a t25 are the same as the ones in a mk 1 golf? Just the sliders and the 3 speed knob thanks Dave.

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Last post by billy739
22 Jun 2007, 18:58
battery charging

Last post by big red bus « 22 Jun 2007, 06:53
Replies: 1
by diviy » 21 Jun 2007, 22:33

any one rigged up a 4 amp battery charger permenant to a leisure battery
of electric hook up instead of buying a zig unit seems a cheaper option and...

1 Replies

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Last post by big red bus
22 Jun 2007, 06:53
CB Radios

Last post by ringo « 21 Jun 2007, 21:11
Replies: 3
by syncrodoug » 21 Jun 2007, 19:57

Thinking of getting a CB Radio -advice sought!!

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Last post by ringo
21 Jun 2007, 21:11
central locking

Last post by chris 12 « 20 Jun 2007, 13:48
Replies: 6
by chris 12 » 13 Jun 2007, 15:53

:?: Hi, this is my first post. I bought a 1990 T25 caravelle GL 1.6td last week. I drove it back over from preston to cork and in the 5 hours of...

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Last post by chris 12
20 Jun 2007, 13:48
Dead battery?

Last post by Balaclava « 19 Jun 2007, 20:13
Replies: 11
by Balaclava » 15 Jun 2007, 09:19

My battery has gone flat. Is something draining it or has it just come to the end of it's natural?
The other day I drove all around town and could...

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Last post by Balaclava
19 Jun 2007, 20:13
Fridge not getting cold on gas - any ideas

Last post by irishkeet « 19 Jun 2007, 09:24
Replies: 11
by irishkeet » 12 Jun 2007, 12:09

Hi
I had a problem a while back with my fridge not sparking, I had the fridge out and fixed this problem.
Since putting it back it sparke and the...

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Last post by irishkeet
19 Jun 2007, 09:24
Slow motor in leccy mirror.

Last post by wasserleaker « 18 Jun 2007, 19:21
Replies: 2
by wasserleaker » 16 Jun 2007, 20:31

Got a tired/slow motor in one elec. adjustable mirror, doesn't move the full range that the other one does,sure a while back, someone mentioned using...

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Last post by wasserleaker
18 Jun 2007, 19:21
Reverse Light Switch Thread Size

Last post by Hacksawbob « 18 Jun 2007, 17:54
Replies: 2
by mearnsy » 18 Jun 2007, 13:33

Just bought a reverse light switch from GSF and when removing the old one realised they were different thrread sizes.

Old = 17mm approx
New = 11mm...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
18 Jun 2007, 17:54
fitting a ammeter

Last post by toomanytoys « 17 Jun 2007, 11:27
Replies: 11
by Flying Frog » 15 Jun 2007, 22:49

hi where do you fit a ammeter to know if there is more amps going in the battery than going out.

thanks

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Last post by toomanytoys
17 Jun 2007, 11:27
Reverse Light Siwtch

Last post by mearnsy « 17 Jun 2007, 07:26
Replies: 6
by mearnsy » 12 Jun 2007, 18:45

I have noticed 2 wires and a connector on the side of the gearbox, it is all cudded up and looks like some bit missing.

Is this the reverse light...

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Last post by mearnsy
17 Jun 2007, 07:26
Trouble Locating 'No Charge' wire

Last post by Flying Frog « 16 Jun 2007, 22:39
Replies: 1
by Poddington » 16 Jun 2007, 18:43

I'm trying to set up my leisure battery split charge system but I'm struggling to find the no charge wire from the alternator that I need to wire...

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Last post by Flying Frog
16 Jun 2007, 22:39
Battery

Last post by Mocki « 15 Jun 2007, 10:04
Replies: 3
by fried chicken » 12 Jun 2007, 07:20

I have a 1988 LHD reimo converted high top, at some stage a leisure battery has been fitted with a switch to change from one to the other, there is...

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Last post by Mocki
15 Jun 2007, 10:04
which battery?

Last post by Hacksawbob « 14 Jun 2007, 22:35
Replies: 5
by bradcab » 14 Jun 2007, 10:17

1.6 n/a diesel

what is the correct battery needed for the above?

Mine died this morning, but has no stickers on it so i don't know what one to get...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
14 Jun 2007, 22:35
Leisure Battery

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 14 Jun 2007, 22:08
Replies: 3
by finbahr » 13 Jun 2007, 20:19

Wired my leisure battery up before i went away at the weekend.
Connected through a relay onto my main battery and connected my interior lighting and...

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
14 Jun 2007, 22:08
glow plug relay!!

Last post by lambrettalee « 14 Jun 2007, 07:12
Replies: 3
by lambrettalee » 13 Jun 2007, 20:55

i have what can only be described as an overlap on our glowplug light on our diesel where it cant make its mind up whether the engine needs the glow...

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Last post by lambrettalee
14 Jun 2007, 07:12
Indicator problem

Last post by sauce1001 « 11 Jun 2007, 17:19

by sauce1001 » 11 Jun 2007, 17:19

I've just changed the relay and wiring on my van ('81 T25) to give it intermittent wipe and wash/wipe.

When I switch the indicators on now, all I...

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Last post by sauce1001
11 Jun 2007, 17:19
Draining battery - immobiliser?

Last post by Janpan « 09 Jun 2007, 23:32

by Janpan » 09 Jun 2007, 23:32

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
09 Jun 2007, 23:32
Split charge -feed from alternator warning light or ignition

Last post by holy-mojo « 08 Jun 2007, 11:34
Replies: 12
by deeja » 05 Jun 2007, 22:16

Hi
I'm just about to wire up a split charge unit in my T25 TD and connect my relay to the blue wire from my alternator (behind the fuse box), when I...

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Last post by holy-mojo
08 Jun 2007, 11:34
ecu trouble

Last post by wasserleaker « 07 Jun 2007, 20:18
Replies: 5
by bert and ernie » 07 Jun 2007, 16:42

hi i have a 1990 2.1 caravelle and it will not start , the aa said the ignition amplifier has gone , so the coil is fine but no spark to the dissy....

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Last post by wasserleaker
07 Jun 2007, 20:18
ecu trouble

Last post by bert and ernie « 07 Jun 2007, 16:41

by bert and ernie » 07 Jun 2007, 16:41

hi i have a 1990 2.1 caravelle and it will not start , the aa said the ignition amplifier has gone , so the coil is fine but no spark to the dissy....

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Last post by bert and ernie
07 Jun 2007, 16:41
horn connection on steering wheel

Last post by guz « 06 Jun 2007, 22:21
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by gilbert » 06 Jun 2007, 21:41

1986 T25
About 2in of metal on the horn connection has been stripped away (a key on the keyring managed to get jammed in between the steering wheel...

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Last post by guz
06 Jun 2007, 22:21
headlamp question??

Last post by peasant « 06 Jun 2007, 20:07
Replies: 4
by murdoch » 04 Jun 2007, 20:27

need a pair of headlamps, last JK ones only lasted 2 years, the bowls rotted out!! ( might be the sea! ) Question is, where can i buy just the lamps,...

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Last post by peasant
06 Jun 2007, 20:07
fitting of a rear wash wiper unit

Last post by hammy44 « 06 Jun 2007, 18:37
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by hammy44 » 05 Jun 2007, 23:06

i have just aquired a rear wiper unit for my van, the van never had a rear wiper so any idea of how to go about fitting it please.thinking of wiring...

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Last post by hammy44
06 Jun 2007, 18:37
12V appliances

Last post by kevtherev « 05 Jun 2007, 22:35
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by trickytroggle » 05 Jun 2007, 21:21

Have now got my new T25 Magnum LHD and love it.....doesnot have a camper interior (fridge and cooker) but a great big bed and no storage!!!
There is...

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Last post by kevtherev
05 Jun 2007, 22:35
square headlights

Last post by Ray « 05 Jun 2007, 22:02
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by Ray » 04 Jun 2007, 19:52

Just started tonight to fit my new rhd lights. I notice on the passenger side the cables foul the wider light I guess its just needs uncliping and...

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Last post by Ray
05 Jun 2007, 22:02
Rev Counter - how does it work?

Last post by mininut « 05 Jun 2007, 20:58
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by garyd » 28 May 2007, 15:27

Does anyone know how the VW diesel rev counter works?

I know it picks up a signal or feed from the alternator to identify the engine revs but what...

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05 Jun 2007, 20:58

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