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Help please! no heads, no wipers,no heater

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 08 Jan 2014, 20:46
Replies: 16
by skysurfin09 » 07 Jan 2014, 11:02
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Good morning, last night on way home from London I lost my headlights, my wipers and also my heater blower. I got home on side lights and when there...
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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
08 Jan 2014, 20:46
ECU problems and now lpg problem

Last post by gizmiester « 08 Jan 2014, 17:33
Replies: 5
by gizmiester » 06 Jan 2014, 22:58

help what have i done
hope this is in the right section.I have had an issue with my fuel pump not cutting in hence i cannot start my van on petrol i...

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Last post by gizmiester
08 Jan 2014, 17:33
Replacing the capacitor in the Coolant Temp Gauge

Last post by Wychall « 08 Jan 2014, 16:07
Replies: 3
by MidLifeCrisis » 06 Jan 2014, 16:44

This has been covered in a few other places, here;

And here;

But I thought I'd add in my couple of pics to the mix of info.

Firstly - Symptoms...

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Last post by Wychall
08 Jan 2014, 16:07
Early van with rear wash/wipe help needed

Last post by Cableguy « 08 Jan 2014, 14:30

by Cableguy » 08 Jan 2014, 14:30

I have an early set up with a relay down in the passenger footwell.
It's not working and the wiring to it is wrong in that it doesn't have a 12v feed...

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Last post by Cableguy
08 Jan 2014, 14:30
Tell me about 12v to 240v inverters

Last post by 1_eyed_jim « 07 Jan 2014, 23:59
Replies: 7
by 1_eyed_jim » 07 Jan 2014, 19:23

So after being constantly fed up with my LPG guy letting me down and not leaving the power on so I can fill up I've started to wonder about supplying...

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Last post by 1_eyed_jim
07 Jan 2014, 23:59
240V Conversion

Last post by billybigspud « 06 Jan 2014, 19:55
Replies: 14
by Amyrose765 » 04 Jan 2014, 15:39

Has anyone out there converted a non 240V camper to have a mains hook up and how easy is it. I have a 1983 Devon Moonraker that is all on 12V but...

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Last post by billybigspud
06 Jan 2014, 19:55
Oil Pressure Warning System

Last post by AdrianC « 06 Jan 2014, 09:36
Replies: 19
by Elsaetka » 02 Jan 2014, 21:04
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Hi, would appreciate some feedback on the following as it may save me a lot of time and stress.

I have a 1915cc Petrol DG engine, a while ago it...
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Last post by AdrianC
06 Jan 2014, 09:36
joining a starter cable to extend it?

Last post by what2do « 05 Jan 2014, 23:09
Replies: 19
by ben50 » 05 Jan 2014, 09:10
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Hi All,

Just fitted a new starter motor. Is it possible/safe to put a join in the heavy gauge cable that goes straight to the battery or should I...
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Last post by what2do
05 Jan 2014, 23:09
Leisure battery

Last post by Winchweight « 05 Jan 2014, 18:47
Replies: 14
by monster » 28 Dec 2013, 12:23

Hi All
Not sure if i'm in the right section here, did look in wiki but could not see it there, where is the best place to buy a leisure battery and...

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Last post by Winchweight
05 Jan 2014, 18:47
Relays & fuses behind glove box

Last post by Tufty_B « 05 Jan 2014, 16:54
Replies: 9
by Tufty_B » 25 Dec 2013, 21:51

What are the relays/fuses behind glove box for, I can't find any mention in the Bentley or Haynes manuals (I have 5 relays and 2 fuses)?

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Last post by Tufty_B
05 Jan 2014, 16:54
Leisure Battery

Last post by Negativegravity « 05 Jan 2014, 15:11
Replies: 21
by OLD ONE » 04 Nov 2013, 16:52
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I have to get a new leisure battery as the one in my camper is giving up the ghost .Can anyone recommend a good manufacture of Leisure Batteries..I...
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Last post by Negativegravity
05 Jan 2014, 15:11
Switchgear lighting

Last post by 1664 « 05 Jan 2014, 10:26
Replies: 4
by poshbuggers » 03 Jan 2014, 12:25

Today I finally got my dash pod working correctly. The instruments all function now and the off-dash panels and binnacle all have backlighting for...

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Last post by 1664
05 Jan 2014, 10:26
LHD 1989 Syncro fuse box location and fuse lists

Last post by Winchweight « 04 Jan 2014, 17:56
Replies: 2
by Winchweight » 04 Jan 2014, 16:21

Please point me to the location of the fuse box and a list of which is which?

I have no power at my courtesy light, although the wiring at the light...

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Last post by Winchweight
04 Jan 2014, 17:56
Front Heater Fan Required

Last post by Tufty_B « 04 Jan 2014, 17:13
Replies: 6
by Tufty_B » 31 Dec 2013, 15:28

Hello there, I'm sure that this will be one of many questions.

I've recently bought a T3 Syncro and the front heater fan wasn't working.
After a bit...

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Last post by Tufty_B
04 Jan 2014, 17:13
Low fuel warning

Last post by Winchweight « 04 Jan 2014, 14:11
Replies: 4
by Winchweight » 04 Jan 2014, 08:15

Should our T25 Syncro have a light or buzzer when at low fuel?

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Last post by Winchweight
04 Jan 2014, 14:11
T25 square headlight mot failure.

Last post by nobbyfox « 03 Jan 2014, 12:25
Replies: 20
by Pete.Jaime » 03 Oct 2013, 11:22
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Hello everyone, i need help. My T25 wesfailia has just failed the mot for its lights being to dim.
I cannot source another pair for love or money. Jk...
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Last post by nobbyfox
03 Jan 2014, 12:25
SA or Taifun Twin Headlights

Last post by Tufty_B « 03 Jan 2014, 00:40
Replies: 2
by Tufty_B » 03 Jan 2014, 00:34

I am considering swapping out my LHD square headlights for RHD twin rounds, what do people think of the SA or Taifun set-ups, any...

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Last post by Tufty_B
03 Jan 2014, 00:40
12 volt to 24 volt boost unit

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 02 Jan 2014, 20:48
Replies: 2
by sarran1955 » 02 Jan 2014, 16:25

Hello,

A bit of advice please... :)

I have acquired an Eberspacher 24 volt diesel night heater..

for which I made up a 'module' to fit inside the...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
02 Jan 2014, 20:48
LHD wiper mechanism

Last post by serenitycamper « 02 Jan 2014, 18:24

by serenitycamper » 02 Jan 2014, 18:24

I'm not sure if this is in the correct place but as it's electrical I guess it should be!!
Firstly happy new year everyone! Hope you all had a...

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Last post by serenitycamper
02 Jan 2014, 18:24
camper interior electrics for beginners

Last post by jokeruk « 02 Jan 2014, 08:41
Replies: 2
by biker1981 » 30 Dec 2013, 15:24

Hi,
Im rebuilding my camper but im a bit dubious of the the electrics that were in place. The van has a split chargerand a 240v hook up but not...

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Last post by jokeruk
02 Jan 2014, 08:41
Indicators stopped working

Last post by johnfevs « 01 Jan 2014, 22:58
Replies: 2
by johnfevs » 31 Dec 2013, 16:57

My indicators have stopped working. I have looked at the wiki and not found anything that relates. I cleaned up the earth crowns a few months back...

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Last post by johnfevs
01 Jan 2014, 22:58
alpha batterys

Last post by racebiz « 01 Jan 2014, 21:19
Replies: 3
by dave lfc » 01 Jan 2014, 15:41

Just been online to get a new leisure battery and found this on alpha batterys web site.xplorer 125 ah deep cycle leisure battery with dual terminals...

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Last post by racebiz
01 Jan 2014, 21:19
Split charger ???????

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Dec 2013, 22:34
Replies: 8
by Jimscerb » 29 Dec 2013, 20:47

Hi all
I'm having problems with my charging set up
Has any one got a wiring diagram
My set up has a terminal with a wire from the back of van
A...

8 Replies

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Dec 2013, 22:34
how to wire up a towbar single electric?

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Dec 2013, 11:47
Replies: 11
by xpress » 03 Nov 2013, 15:47

hi there. I am fitting a towbar and I would be grateful to find out how to fit a single electric socket or what is the standard and easiest way to do...

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Dec 2013, 11:47
Coolant level/temp flashing light

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 29 Dec 2013, 22:28
Replies: 2
by Matt and Danni » 29 Dec 2013, 16:24

Hello, I hope everyone's had a nice Christmas!

1.6 diesel CS engine

I have a bit of an issue with the flashing LED for the coolant level/temp, as...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
29 Dec 2013, 22:28
small crimp connectors

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 28 Dec 2013, 17:25
Replies: 1
by islandboy » 28 Dec 2013, 15:45

I need to renew wiring around courtesy lights and the push-on crimp connectors are smaller than the standard 6.3mm auto ones.

Can anyone let me know...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
28 Dec 2013, 17:25
wiring in tweeters

Last post by scottbott « 28 Dec 2013, 09:53
Replies: 2
by scottbott » 26 Dec 2013, 22:51

got some for christmas and not too sure of the wiring,can I just splice/connect to my existing speaker cables,they are Clarion SRE 212H,they have...

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Last post by scottbott
28 Dec 2013, 09:53
agg Wiring

Last post by Rust Bucket « 26 Dec 2013, 14:47
Replies: 5
by Rust Bucket » 29 Nov 2013, 16:02

Hi

Just wondering if anyone would be able a make a agg wiring loom and how much? Have the full loom from the car that i can send out.

Thanks

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Last post by Rust Bucket
26 Dec 2013, 14:47
weird pcb wiring...

Last post by edoh « 23 Dec 2013, 12:49
Replies: 6
by edoh » 21 Dec 2013, 20:38

noticed some rust spots on the pcg 14 pin connector -
up by drivers knee (rhd) -
thought i'd give it a gentle scrub up - and some electrical...

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Last post by edoh
23 Dec 2013, 12:49
basil wont start

Last post by Ralf85 « 22 Dec 2013, 17:38
Replies: 8
by scottbott » 21 Dec 2013, 14:20

I brought the van home yesterday after leaving him in the yard at work,he was a bit reluctant to start but did and was no problem starting when I...

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Last post by Ralf85
22 Dec 2013, 17:38
found this

Last post by dave friday « 21 Dec 2013, 18:57
Replies: 1
by scottbott » 21 Dec 2013, 18:01

but cannot get a link to it for some reason,a lot of people may already know this stuff but I found it interesting,it is VW USA self study program...

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Last post by dave friday
21 Dec 2013, 18:57
Old Roberts radio repair?

Last post by voodoopenguin « 20 Dec 2013, 23:13
Replies: 30
by voodoopenguin » 03 Dec 2013, 12:29
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We have a non digital Roberts Radio R250 which we haven't used for a long time. Now we have a use for it and it has a problem, a similar problem to...
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Last post by voodoopenguin
20 Dec 2013, 23:13
GPS/GSM tracking?

Last post by triumph2.5pi « 20 Dec 2013, 22:50
Replies: 11
by triumph2.5pi » 20 Dec 2013, 14:47

I'm looking at upping the security on my '88 high top Autosleeper.

A tracking device seems to be a good idea in theory, but surely any thief worth...

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Last post by triumph2.5pi
20 Dec 2013, 22:50
T25 Sticking Speedo

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 20 Dec 2013, 22:09
Replies: 2
by fixitsteve » 20 Dec 2013, 19:54

My speedometer has started sticking and showing the wrong speed or not working at all. Is this the cable or the speedometer itself. When i bang on...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
20 Dec 2013, 22:09
Sound the horn and the LED flashes (low coolant)

Last post by dogbreath100 « 20 Dec 2013, 19:43
Replies: 2
by Iridium » 17 Dec 2013, 21:01

Just though I'd throw this one out there.

Hopefully not the start of proper elastic-trickery troubles.

I doubt anyone's had this prob before....

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Last post by dogbreath100
20 Dec 2013, 19:43
Price match at Halfrauds

Last post by bigherb « 20 Dec 2013, 12:28
Replies: 4
by California Dreamin » 15 Dec 2013, 19:20

I've never been a fan but on a Sunday I was left with no option but to use them for a replacement battery on my daughters Vauxhall Tigra 2006 Twin...

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Last post by bigherb
20 Dec 2013, 12:28
Coil conversion

Last post by AdrianC « 19 Dec 2013, 18:06
Replies: 4
by JNW » 18 Dec 2013, 15:03

Hello
Has anyone ever attempted a coil upgrade on a 2.1 DJ? Either to a coil pack or pencil coils?
Cheers

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Last post by AdrianC
19 Dec 2013, 18:06
Engine temp sensor

Last post by Richardwhite « 19 Dec 2013, 16:08
Replies: 5
by Richardwhite » 16 Dec 2013, 09:07

Hi there folks,

This will probably be an easily answered question but I wondered if someone could advise which the correct temperature sensor is...

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Last post by Richardwhite
19 Dec 2013, 16:08
Bulbs

Last post by California Dreamin « 19 Dec 2013, 12:50
Replies: 3
by aaronflint1592 » 18 Dec 2013, 20:48

Hello.

I'm watching A Pair of H4 Ultra Power Xenon Ice blue Bulbs on eBay. Does any one know if these are any good? the description says that there...

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Last post by California Dreamin
19 Dec 2013, 12:50
240v electric motors

Last post by Jeff J « 19 Dec 2013, 07:39
Replies: 5
by Ian and Lins » 17 Dec 2013, 15:51

Hello again. Anyone know anything about 240v single phase electric motors, testing etc? I think mine has failed on my log splitter. It's only about...

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Last post by Jeff J
19 Dec 2013, 07:39
Rear number plate light

Last post by keytouch « 19 Dec 2013, 00:21
Replies: 9
by MeMe30 » 02 Jul 2013, 21:23

One of my rear number plate lights has fallen off due to the plastic breaking with the other soon to follow. I have seen on VW Heritage website an...

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Last post by keytouch
19 Dec 2013, 00:21
not starting

Last post by tynmgu « 18 Dec 2013, 20:38
Replies: 1
by tynmgu » 16 Dec 2013, 18:40

hi help needed im having trouble starting my van at first I thought this to be a fuel problem but have eliminated that the van will sometimes start...

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Last post by tynmgu
18 Dec 2013, 20:38
heater rotary knob stuck

Last post by Hacksawbob « 17 Dec 2013, 07:08
Replies: 8
by Hacksawbob » 06 Dec 2013, 00:34

bloody thing is stuck on full, better than nothing I suppose! I don't want to force it as it's only a little spindle. I've not had a good look at it...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
17 Dec 2013, 07:08
Battery monitors, anyone tried one of thesE?

Last post by MattBW « 16 Dec 2013, 20:31

by MattBW » 16 Dec 2013, 20:31

Saw this on ebay and wondered if it was worth a punt...

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Apparently measures Voltage, AMP, Power and...

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Last post by MattBW
16 Dec 2013, 20:31
Choice 1 or 2 and why please.

Last post by MattBW « 16 Dec 2013, 14:37
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by xpertbert » 10 Dec 2013, 22:05

Looking at getting a solar panel.

Choice 1
secure a solar panel 100 to 150 watts to my high top roof.

Choice 2
Folding 100 watt panel.

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Last post by MattBW
16 Dec 2013, 14:37
help needed in Amesbury, wilts!

Last post by Bertsbus « 15 Dec 2013, 21:16

by Bertsbus » 15 Dec 2013, 21:16

Hi all, our T25 1.6 diesel is dead as a dodo and we need help!! It was working fine, sat for a week then wouldn't start. Battery seems fine as...

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Last post by Bertsbus
15 Dec 2013, 21:16
Eberspacher petrol blow heater 1989 Westfalia

Last post by California Dreamin « 15 Dec 2013, 20:19
Replies: 4
by California Dreamin » 15 Dec 2013, 16:29

I'm trying to find out the specification of a component inside the Eberspacher controller (the rectangular panel with 3 way rocker switch and rotory...

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Last post by California Dreamin
15 Dec 2013, 20:19
Non VW testing a capacitor

Last post by Ian and Lins « 15 Dec 2013, 15:39
Replies: 13
by Ian and Lins » 27 Nov 2013, 16:17

Sorry if this isn't quite the right forum but...I've got a log splitter with an electric motor to power the ,er, splitter. Tried to use it the other...

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Last post by Ian and Lins
15 Dec 2013, 15:39
Calling and West Midlands electrical experts!

Last post by Richardwhite « 13 Dec 2013, 15:41
Replies: 10
by Richardwhite » 09 Nov 2013, 15:36

Hi folks :)

I'll preface this by saying that of all my inexperiences with T25 ownership, electrical stuff is by far my least knowledgable area!...

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Last post by Richardwhite
13 Dec 2013, 15:41
Ignition leads

Last post by California Dreamin « 13 Dec 2013, 14:39
Replies: 7
by Wear Sunscreen » 12 Dec 2013, 10:17

Just to make people aware, ignition leads supplied by VW Heritage do not fit 1.9 water cooled engines. The longest lead is too short.

I had to pay a...

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Last post by California Dreamin
13 Dec 2013, 14:39

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