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Diesel Engine Battery Dimensions

Last post by bundoodle « 12 Nov 2013, 19:02
Replies: 5
by bundoodle » 10 Nov 2013, 23:06

Need a new battery for the engine bay of my diesel van. It's at the garage for at the moment so can't check the dimensions! I'm thinking it will be...

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Last post by bundoodle
12 Nov 2013, 19:02
Blue coolant sensor (screw in type) - resistance?

Last post by 1664 « 12 Nov 2013, 08:43
Replies: 1
by Yozza » 11 Nov 2013, 22:27

I've got a very lumpy starting 2.1 DJ, which get's smoother as it gets warmer. I checked the sensor resistance while it was cold (about 5 degrees)...

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Last post by 1664
12 Nov 2013, 08:43
HUDL consumption

Last post by Mocki « 12 Nov 2013, 07:13
Replies: 5
by CovKid » 09 Nov 2013, 09:26

Not had much luck finding out, but I've decided to dump the laptop when camping and use the HUDL only next year. I'm curious to know what it draws...

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Last post by Mocki
12 Nov 2013, 07:13
LED Lighting

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 10 Nov 2013, 21:07
Replies: 10
by Adeybruce » 07 Nov 2013, 22:47

Has anybody sourced LED lighting for their camper, from the interior to the exterior? Any recommendations?

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
10 Nov 2013, 21:07
Multivan dash/ glovebox lamp

Last post by jed the spread « 10 Nov 2013, 21:04
Replies: 6
by Candyred89 » 06 Nov 2013, 15:20

Hi there,

Can anyone advise me please where or what vehicle I might find a replacement interior dash lamp for my multivan. It above the glove box on...

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Last post by jed the spread
10 Nov 2013, 21:04
Mystery current draw

Last post by smavan « 10 Nov 2013, 19:29
Replies: 23
by CJH » 04 Nov 2013, 20:53
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I'm looking for inspiration here - trying to trace a significant mystery current draw from my starter battery.

I had a flat battery the other day,...
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Last post by smavan
10 Nov 2013, 19:29
Starter repair

Last post by California Dreamin « 10 Nov 2013, 12:15
Replies: 4
by meggles » 09 Nov 2013, 21:22

Just an idea if you're stuck. I would appreciate any comments, even if negative, but not insulting c**p please. I'm only trying to help.
Anyway: The...

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Last post by California Dreamin
10 Nov 2013, 12:15
heater fan

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 09 Nov 2013, 16:36
Replies: 13
by splod77 » 06 Nov 2013, 18:49

im replacing the heater fan as the old one had seized but after testing have found that the resistor that controls the speeds isnt working as well....

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
09 Nov 2013, 16:36
Heater blower - how many amps?

Last post by California Dreamin « 08 Nov 2013, 23:40
Replies: 3
by chuggers72 » 08 Nov 2013, 21:37

I'm rewiring my heater blower with new resistors from Brickwerks - anyone know how many amps it draws? Just want to use the correct new cables. :)

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Last post by California Dreamin
08 Nov 2013, 23:40
Heater switch

Last post by edoh « 08 Nov 2013, 21:02
Replies: 2
by splod77 » 08 Nov 2013, 18:23

Firstly I would like to apologise for the stupid question but I've been sorting my heater out, I've had to replace the blower, the resisters and the...

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Last post by edoh
08 Nov 2013, 21:02
Where to fit a sender for a water temp guage?

Last post by chuggers72 « 08 Nov 2013, 14:41
Replies: 3
by chuggers72 » 07 Nov 2013, 22:37

Ok I ve had a sift through the forum and can find a shed load on fitting oil pressure/temp gauges but not a lot on the best place to fit the sender...

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Last post by chuggers72
08 Nov 2013, 14:41
Instrument panel chaos (with video)

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 08 Nov 2013, 10:59
Replies: 8
by clinning » 06 Nov 2013, 18:32

hello, as i went to post this i saw the *must read* on electrical common faults. ie checking the earth crowns so will do that when i get chance.
but...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
08 Nov 2013, 10:59
Multivan blowers

Last post by Candyred89 « 07 Nov 2013, 19:09

by Candyred89 » 07 Nov 2013, 19:09

Ok, so my rear blower is working on
My water cooled diesel 89 multivan but the front one isn't, any ideas which fuse I should check in the first...

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Last post by Candyred89
07 Nov 2013, 19:09
Adding a second leisure battery

Last post by CJH « 07 Nov 2013, 12:45
Replies: 7
by CJH » 07 Nov 2013, 09:15

Here's a thread to stop Ghost getting bored maybe.

I'm after advice on how to wire in a second leisure battery. I thought my starter battery was on...

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Last post by CJH
07 Nov 2013, 12:45
Any Eberspacher experts in the house?

Last post by aisha « 06 Nov 2013, 10:04
Replies: 21
by aisha » 29 Oct 2013, 12:28
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I have acquired a D1lc compact for what would have been a bargain price, except that it isn't working

I am getting 12.7v measured at the ECU...
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Last post by aisha
06 Nov 2013, 10:04
Dash Lighting - improvement

Last post by Cruz « 05 Nov 2013, 09:18
Replies: 2
by Strawhead » 04 Nov 2013, 19:56

To all on here,

This is really a shameless plug for JEDS LED lights.

They transform the dull wan orange lighting of the speedo and fuel guage to an...

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Last post by Cruz
05 Nov 2013, 09:18
dashboard lights

Last post by Twffr « 04 Nov 2013, 20:40
Replies: 6
by alloymark » 12 Sep 2013, 10:37

hi my dashboard lights are not working does any one know what it could be i have check my fuse all ok

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Last post by Twffr
04 Nov 2013, 20:40
Main beam dash light replacement

Last post by Twffr « 04 Nov 2013, 20:29
Replies: 1
by slippy8v » 04 Nov 2013, 18:55

May be useful
Van was due the MOT in March this year so needed to sort a few dash problems out to get her through the new requirements. Had no dash...

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Last post by Twffr
04 Nov 2013, 20:29
wiring diagram

Last post by Hacksawbob « 03 Nov 2013, 21:08
Replies: 1
by Bikerboy53 » 01 Nov 2013, 14:20

hi has anybody got the wiring diagram for 1986 1.6 diesel, mostly wiring from battery to the alternator

thanks charlie

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Last post by Hacksawbob
03 Nov 2013, 21:08
Wiring location query...

Last post by Hacksawbob « 03 Nov 2013, 21:06
Replies: 14
by Richardwhite » 30 Oct 2013, 18:05

Hi folks,

Apologies if this is an easy question to answer but reading electrical wiring diagrams is far from my strong point and I can't see what a...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
03 Nov 2013, 21:06
Recommend a charger

Last post by lloydy « 03 Nov 2013, 20:17
Replies: 15
by CJH » 03 Nov 2013, 15:44
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Can someone recommend a battery charger?. After wasting over an hour this morning trying in vain to get charge back into my starter battery with a...
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Last post by lloydy
03 Nov 2013, 20:17
Towbar electrics - best practise?

Last post by xpress « 03 Nov 2013, 19:57
Replies: 13
by Choppski » 21 Mar 2011, 21:16

i'm looking to fit a westfalia tow bar to my 1982 RHD camper and wondered if anyone can help me understand if there is a 'best practise' as to where...

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Last post by xpress
03 Nov 2013, 19:57
heater blower wiring

Last post by islandboy « 03 Nov 2013, 11:40
Replies: 2
by islandboy » 03 Nov 2013, 10:58

On the wiki illustration, the blower fan shows three wires attached which makes sense of the wiring diagram in Haynes.
I have just got a replacement...

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Last post by islandboy
03 Nov 2013, 11:40
Service

Last post by mrbodly « 02 Nov 2013, 18:47
Replies: 10
by mrbodly » 28 Oct 2013, 00:17

Hi everyone.

Just bought a 2L Aircooled T25. Going to change the oil and filter, also the gearbox oil.
Is it worth changing the ht leads as part of...

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Last post by mrbodly
02 Nov 2013, 18:47
1989-90 multivan tachometer

Last post by Candyred89 « 02 Nov 2013, 17:09
Replies: 3
by Candyred89 » 29 Oct 2013, 19:50

Hi folks,

I'm new here, first post n all. Can anyone shed any light? I've just purchased a LHD 90 multivan, for some reason my rev counter is not...

3 Replies

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Last post by Candyred89
02 Nov 2013, 17:09
odd speedo jump

Last post by edoh « 02 Nov 2013, 15:35
Replies: 4
by edoh » 01 Nov 2013, 21:06

speedo - works reasonably well -
slight wobble - but generally pretty accurate -
oddometer doesn't work at all -
over last few days - whilst sitting...

4 Replies

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Last post by edoh
02 Nov 2013, 15:35
Electrics

Last post by sean384 « 01 Nov 2013, 12:24
Replies: 6
by sean384 » 30 Oct 2013, 16:21

Having returned from a week away with work I thought it wise to start the van and maybe take her out for a drive. After trying a number of times to...

6 Replies

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Last post by sean384
01 Nov 2013, 12:24
Leisure battery wiring advice

Last post by aisha « 31 Oct 2013, 10:43
Replies: 3
by hammy747 » 29 Oct 2013, 21:18

Hi folks,

I have recently bought a T25 and new to the whole VW world and in the process of adding some mods to improve my first bus.

I'm after...

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Last post by aisha
31 Oct 2013, 10:43
Failed interior heater blower

Last post by _colin_ « 30 Oct 2013, 19:00
Replies: 8
by KamperMan » 13 May 2013, 21:40

We have a 1983 DF water cooled engine. (done 130,000 miles!) For years the interior heater blower only worked on fan switch No 2 position. Now it...

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Last post by _colin_
30 Oct 2013, 19:00
headlight flash

Last post by Adrian Jones « 30 Oct 2013, 17:52
Replies: 5
by Adrian Jones » 29 Oct 2013, 22:16

Mot is due in a couple of weeks. High beam & low beam work ok but I have no flash. If I want to flash my lights . Is this normal or is it time for a...

5 Replies

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Last post by Adrian Jones
30 Oct 2013, 17:52
Devon wiring diagram please

Last post by kevtherev « 30 Oct 2013, 10:15
Replies: 1
by Asw » 30 Oct 2013, 09:01

Hi
Can anyone point me to the wiring diagram for the leisure battery in a Devon conversion. I'm a little worried as the van won't start without both...

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Last post by kevtherev
30 Oct 2013, 10:15
dash

Last post by bigherb « 30 Oct 2013, 09:12
Replies: 1
by mark.bilsborough » 29 Oct 2013, 22:25

hi all

just got my van back and its had a rewire ( ac to diesel ) and i got some diesel clocks however things aint going right i plugged the main...

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Last post by bigherb
30 Oct 2013, 09:12
Led bulbs

Last post by ghost123uk « 30 Oct 2013, 08:51
Replies: 1
by nathanwedge » 29 Oct 2013, 22:10

Put some super bright led bulbs in the brake lights as mi tinted rear lenses make everything a bit dull, one of them has started to flash on and off...

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Last post by ghost123uk
30 Oct 2013, 08:51
Alternator query

Last post by pionte « 29 Oct 2013, 22:40
Replies: 13
by 8673sharp » 23 Oct 2013, 18:29

Hi all,
Hope someone can help...
I have ordered a new alternator from brickwerks, but having a minor flap in that it has a 25-30 mil shaft between...

13 Replies

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Last post by pionte
29 Oct 2013, 22:40
T3 oil pressure switches.

Last post by itchyfeet « 29 Oct 2013, 19:39
Replies: 11
by Simon Baxter » 28 Oct 2013, 22:36

How do.
Just a quickie.
Just written this for the blog, thought it maybe useful here?
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Last post by itchyfeet
29 Oct 2013, 19:39
non starter

Last post by dave lfc « 29 Oct 2013, 19:25
Replies: 2
by dave lfc » 29 Oct 2013, 08:55

hi everyone just tried to start the van this morning and all I get is a battery light on the dash.battery is fully charged as I have checked and also...

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Last post by dave lfc
29 Oct 2013, 19:25
fixing a dewalt battery ??

Last post by ghost123uk « 29 Oct 2013, 13:00
Replies: 16
by Plasticman » 28 Oct 2013, 21:27
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anyone know what this is on top of the pack

other battery is fine,this one went in the charger and the light kept blinking and i never noticed...
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Last post by ghost123uk
29 Oct 2013, 13:00
Distributor setup

Last post by Asw « 28 Oct 2013, 13:30
Replies: 4
by Asw » 27 Oct 2013, 17:47

I am having problems refitting my distributor after rebuilding the engine. Noting is going according to book. :(
So this is a 2l CU engine....
I...

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Last post by Asw
28 Oct 2013, 13:30
Glow Plug relay, wiring and box.

Last post by Richardwhite « 28 Oct 2013, 07:37
Replies: 1
by Richardwhite » 28 Oct 2013, 07:21

Hi there folks,

Well, i've been a T25 owner for all of 48 hours and already I've run into issues! I've scoured the wiki and forums but can't see...

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Last post by Richardwhite
28 Oct 2013, 07:37
Rear fog lights and tell tale light not working...

Last post by ajt1503 « 27 Oct 2013, 17:30
Replies: 6
by ajt1503 » 25 Oct 2013, 16:11

Hello
I would appreciate any ideas on the following problem.
I have a 1987 VW t25 which failed the mot due to no rear fog lights and no tell tale...

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Last post by ajt1503
27 Oct 2013, 17:30
New battery = zig unit failure!!!

Last post by MagicMarthur « 27 Oct 2013, 16:59
Replies: 4
by MagicMarthur » 20 Oct 2013, 12:19

I've just fitted a new leisure battery. Unfortunately once fitted it seems to have blown something in the zig unit and now we can't use the leisure...

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Last post by MagicMarthur
27 Oct 2013, 16:59
fuel gauge and mileage clock not working

Last post by ghost123uk « 27 Oct 2013, 08:36
Replies: 1
by Bennetj » 27 Oct 2013, 06:26

hello all
I am the proud owner of my first camper - a 1979 t25 westfalia joker.
its brilliant and we love it.

there are a few little issues

the...

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Last post by ghost123uk
27 Oct 2013, 08:36
ECU 2.1 DJ auto or manual ?

Last post by robobobo « 26 Oct 2013, 17:18
Replies: 1
by robobobo » 25 Oct 2013, 13:05

Hi
Im having trouble finding an ECU for my 2.1 dj which has a manual box. The part number is, 025 906 021 F. On the van-cafe website it says that the...

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Last post by robobobo
26 Oct 2013, 17:18
Leisure batteries

Last post by ninja.turtle007 « 26 Oct 2013, 12:18
Replies: 5
by Theolegit » 25 Oct 2013, 11:13

Just read an article in the caravan club mag - yes I am a convert to vw campervans they tested and cut open 9 so called leisure batteries only 2 were...

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Last post by ninja.turtle007
26 Oct 2013, 12:18
Gear selector light autosleeper auto

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 26 Oct 2013, 07:51
Replies: 2
by Sir Brixalot » 25 Oct 2013, 18:01

Now its dark again I'm remembering how difficult it is to see the gear selector. Both lights underneath have blown, this is a really specific ask but...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
26 Oct 2013, 07:51
Battery charger bargain from aldi

Last post by CovKid « 25 Oct 2013, 21:28
Replies: 20
by sternal » 20 Oct 2013, 12:18
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£13.99 !

Perfect for the leisure battery
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Last post by CovKid
25 Oct 2013, 21:28
1985 diesel rats nest wiring

Last post by Hacksawbob « 25 Oct 2013, 21:03
Replies: 6
by aisha » 10 Oct 2013, 14:17

I have a 1985 diesel westfalia, and I'm trying to trace a few electrical gremlins, the main one being the alternator light coming on, secondly...

6 Replies

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Last post by Hacksawbob
25 Oct 2013, 21:03
Wipers gone

Last post by CitizenMoon « 25 Oct 2013, 13:20
Replies: 13
by graeme1210 » 05 Jul 2013, 09:30

I'm in the middle of a trip around france and my wipers have stopped working. The heater fan also stopped. Have checked all the fuses and they are...

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Last post by CitizenMoon
25 Oct 2013, 13:20
Starter motor wiring and leisure battery

Last post by aisha « 25 Oct 2013, 10:13
Replies: 5
by aisha » 17 Oct 2013, 16:13

I've been trying to reinstate the wiring in my Westfalia to what it ought to be (as detailed in this useful article):
onclick=...

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Last post by aisha
25 Oct 2013, 10:13
five pin relay wiring for elec fuel pump

Last post by waltraud « 25 Oct 2013, 08:55
Replies: 11
by waltraud » 10 Oct 2013, 12:48

Hi,

i have an 83 Dg running LPG and petrol.

Fitting a posiflow electric fuel pump 1.5 - 4psi with relay to speed up changover to petrol and...

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Last post by waltraud
25 Oct 2013, 08:55

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