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Help with type 25 DG

Last post by CitizenMoon « 25 Oct 2013, 00:50
Replies: 3
by CitizenMoon » 24 Oct 2013, 23:31

I've just had diagnostic test on my van, is there a test current applied that could explain why my wipers and indicators have stopped working? hoping...

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Last post by CitizenMoon
25 Oct 2013, 00:50
Battery

Last post by getunder « 24 Oct 2013, 22:23
Replies: 11
by Jedi Jeff » 13 Oct 2013, 14:57

Hi, just a quick one, my battery needs replacing on my 1980 T25 air cooled 2l, does anyone know which battery I need and can you get them anywhere?...

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Last post by getunder
24 Oct 2013, 22:23
Starting off the ignition

Last post by Bikerboy53 « 24 Oct 2013, 20:53
Replies: 2
by Bikerboy53 » 24 Oct 2013, 20:39

Hi i have just bought a 86 t25 1.6 deisel engine runs great but there's an intermitent fault where some times won't start off he ignition, any ideas...

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Last post by Bikerboy53
24 Oct 2013, 20:53
spark plug leads

Last post by ladybird « 23 Oct 2013, 20:22
Replies: 4
by ladybird » 23 Oct 2013, 11:48

I checked the search mode in mechanical and cant seem to get the awnser
Anyway im looking to buy a set of spark plug leads
is there a crap set and...

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Last post by ladybird
23 Oct 2013, 20:22
ignition timing 1.9 DG

Last post by luvmadub « 22 Oct 2013, 21:53
Replies: 3
by luvmadub » 22 Oct 2013, 14:07

Hi I need a bit of help,i know how to set the timing my question is with the vacum hose is it plugged or not to set the timing I have looked every...

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Last post by luvmadub
22 Oct 2013, 21:53
Headlights / indicators / earth crown

Last post by Flyingchunk « 20 Oct 2013, 21:41
Replies: 17
by Flyingchunk » 14 Oct 2013, 16:30
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So my indicators were staying on and not repeating .

Not a problem, cleaned the fuse crown before, problem solved.

This time thought I'd give it...
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Last post by Flyingchunk
20 Oct 2013, 21:41
need to set up front door card speakers

Last post by CJH « 19 Oct 2013, 17:41
Replies: 15
by xpress » 17 Oct 2013, 23:38
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hi there. where can I route the speaker cable for front door card speakers to get them back in the cab floor? will I need some weatherproof...
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Last post by CJH
19 Oct 2013, 17:41
AFM interchangeable with other vehicles?

Last post by robobobo « 19 Oct 2013, 15:24

by robobobo » 19 Oct 2013, 15:24

Hi
Does anyone know if the Air Flow Meter on a 2.1 dj is interchangeable with other vehicles.
I noticed it shares the same part number with the...

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Last post by robobobo
19 Oct 2013, 15:24
T25 2 litre AC - ignition wire part number ??

Last post by deejer « 18 Oct 2013, 08:33
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by deejer » 11 Oct 2013, 11:20

Im converting my 2 litre AC from a 009 dizzy back to the stock one. Ive sourced a dizzy, ignition control and stabiliser unit but nobody seems to...

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Last post by deejer
18 Oct 2013, 08:33
Vanagon syndrome or not Vanagon syndrome help

Last post by Hacksawbob « 17 Oct 2013, 18:20
Replies: 13
by callanish » 17 Jul 2013, 14:53

Hi
A couple of years ago Steve ( Gasure) sorted my syndrome and very happy I was too, it now seems to have returned .. Is this possible or should I...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
17 Oct 2013, 18:20
T3 Flat Battery

Last post by horizontal kipper « 15 Oct 2013, 21:28
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by olliehullboy742 » 12 Oct 2013, 18:54

Evening everybody,

I'm after a little advice if you don't mind.

I bought a D Reg T25 1.9 petrol watercooled Autosleeper just over two weeks ago....

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Last post by horizontal kipper
15 Oct 2013, 21:28
Fog light Dash tell tale light

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 14 Oct 2013, 17:48
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by biker1981 » 25 Sep 2013, 15:35
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My camper T25 has failed its MOT on a few things but also the tell tale light on the fog light switch doesnt illuminate. The bulbs looks ok.

Should...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
14 Oct 2013, 17:48
Normal timing behaviour on a T25

Last post by HarryMann « 14 Oct 2013, 16:54
Replies: 6
by madoc » 10 Oct 2013, 15:35

Changed my alternator belt (pretty shagged) and oil.
Flushed with success, I'd thought I'd check the timing

Pulling the vaccum advance pipe off the...

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Last post by HarryMann
14 Oct 2013, 16:54
wipers and screen wash

Last post by sean384 « 14 Oct 2013, 15:46
Replies: 6
by sean384 » 14 Oct 2013, 14:45

Can anyone please help.
As I was travelling home last week and pulling into the drive I noticed a burning smell coming from the drivers footwell....

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Last post by sean384
14 Oct 2013, 15:46
blowing fusues

Last post by sages « 12 Oct 2013, 21:45
Replies: 13
by sages » 10 Oct 2013, 16:07

help, just got van running finally and had fitted new coil and 009 dizzy, starts and runs sweet but maybe just coincidence but it keeps blowing fuse...

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Last post by sages
12 Oct 2013, 21:45
Which fuse board diagram is correct ?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 12 Oct 2013, 11:03
Replies: 20
by sternal » 10 Oct 2013, 21:38
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Which fuse board for which model engine ?

Not that Im being pedantic (me!)

For eg

Top picture tells me slot 7 is for the rad fan

Bottom picture...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
12 Oct 2013, 11:03
Blower fan help......

Last post by xpertbert « 11 Oct 2013, 22:56
Replies: 13
by xpertbert » 07 Oct 2013, 21:44

Hi, the blower fan didn't work when I purchased her, how will I know if it's the switch or the motor itself. I have checked the fuse.

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Last post by xpertbert
11 Oct 2013, 22:56
New rotor arm increases revs limit

Last post by pionte « 11 Oct 2013, 16:20
Replies: 15
by Ian and Lins » 04 Oct 2013, 19:16
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I put a new rotor arm in and noticed that the rev limiter doesn't cut in quite so quickly. Certainly helps when negotiating steep and twisty hills; I...
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Last post by pionte
11 Oct 2013, 16:20
What's it called?

Last post by billy739 « 11 Oct 2013, 07:04
Replies: 9
by G Dub52 » 01 Oct 2013, 08:39

Hello,

I have noticed when removing and checking over my starter system that the wire with the spade connector on from the starter motor to the...

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Last post by billy739
11 Oct 2013, 07:04
Replaceing standard light with LED's

Last post by Porkscratching « 10 Oct 2013, 23:34
Replies: 7
by RCN » 09 Oct 2013, 11:43

Can anyone reccommend a good company/website that sells LED bulbs that can replace standard bulbs (brake, turn signals, back up, ect)
Thinking of...

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Last post by Porkscratching
10 Oct 2013, 23:34
Headlights, wipers and fan not working.

Last post by BenClem « 10 Oct 2013, 20:31
Replies: 2
by BenClem » 08 Oct 2013, 20:31

Hi folks,

I'm in need of some advice if possible, I have recently lost power to my headlights, wipers and fan. They occasionally work and then turn...

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Last post by BenClem
10 Oct 2013, 20:31
Radiator fans is it on permanently ?

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 10 Oct 2013, 18:24
Replies: 71
by sternal » 04 Oct 2013, 20:31
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Registration finally arrived today ! Hooray

Took it for a spin as you do !

Is the radiator fan permanently on a very low setting ? I put my ear to...
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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
10 Oct 2013, 18:24
Which Alternator?

Last post by Chunksta « 09 Oct 2013, 21:39
Replies: 4
by Chunksta » 09 Oct 2013, 18:41

Guys,

Confused of Norwich here.

My alternator light came on last Thursday, just as I was getting ready to hit The Breeze. I managed to borrow an...

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Last post by Chunksta
09 Oct 2013, 21:39
dash/speedo bulbs

Last post by 300CE « 08 Oct 2013, 21:45
Replies: 5
by dave lfc » 30 Sep 2013, 17:06

hi everyone I have blown 2 of the dash/speedo bulbs in the van and was wondering if anyone has fitted better/brighter ones and if so where can I get...

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Last post by 300CE
08 Oct 2013, 21:45
Full Rewire

Last post by Simon Baxter « 08 Oct 2013, 14:15
Replies: 2
by Fivey » 06 Oct 2013, 18:51

Hi there please could anyone help me, I am looking for someone who can rewire my t25? Or at least look at it as most bits work but there are a load...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
08 Oct 2013, 14:15
14.5v alternator voltage regulator

Last post by Cruz « 07 Oct 2013, 23:01
Replies: 13
by Oldiebut goodie » 05 Sep 2013, 12:50

I have just replaced the regulator (marked 14v) in my new alternator (Bosch) for this one which is a 14.5v one - immediate increase in voltage from...

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Last post by Cruz
07 Oct 2013, 23:01
Will this coil work OK with early <84 wbx ignition system?

Last post by Zebedee « 07 Oct 2013, 20:00

by Zebedee » 07 Oct 2013, 20:00

I've been having problems starting my caravelle (1.9 WBX) in damp weather. It just turns over and over without firing. :(

I checked the spark at...

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Last post by Zebedee
07 Oct 2013, 20:00
1980 T25 ignition parts - help please !

Last post by BOXY « 07 Oct 2013, 17:12
Replies: 1
by deejer » 07 Oct 2013, 14:09

Ive been pulling my hair out trying to get my recently acquired 1980 2 litre AC bus to run properly - splutters as load applied and misfires under...

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Last post by BOXY
07 Oct 2013, 17:12
Alternator readings

Last post by California Dreamin « 06 Oct 2013, 19:47
Replies: 2
by islandboy » 02 Oct 2013, 18:54

1987 1.9dg w/c.

I am only getting a reading of 13.67 V directly from alternator and 13.5 at Battery when engine running.
Took off regulator and...

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Last post by California Dreamin
06 Oct 2013, 19:47
temp gadge agen

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 06 Oct 2013, 19:31
Replies: 19
by pete-binni » 17 Sep 2013, 05:30
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hi my temp gadge wont work if you earth the wire the light flashes and it gos up to hot i put a new sender still nothing what is it ????
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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
06 Oct 2013, 19:31
Headlight switch!

Last post by Cruz « 06 Oct 2013, 18:22
Replies: 11
by Beastypete » 24 Feb 2012, 18:50

Help! My headlight switch has started smoking found the problem due to a damaged coil in the base. My friend gave me a replacement, didn't match the...

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Last post by Cruz
06 Oct 2013, 18:22
Start not start??

Last post by Wychall « 06 Oct 2013, 18:10
Replies: 3
by colynmac » 06 Oct 2013, 16:45

When I put the ignition key in and turn it, occassionally it does not turn over the starter motor no click or nothing although the lights on the dash...

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Last post by Wychall
06 Oct 2013, 18:10
Earth crown

Last post by jpee « 06 Oct 2013, 12:47
Replies: 2
by jpee » 06 Oct 2013, 12:01

Going to clean earth crown behind fusebox to see if it will cure lighting problem. Do earth leads have to go back on same position on crown or...

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Last post by jpee
06 Oct 2013, 12:47
in coming positive

Last post by ghost123uk « 06 Oct 2013, 07:51
Replies: 4
by dubslug » 05 Oct 2013, 13:19

hi all,
just looking at wiring my stereo in to both batteries via a relay as per wiki...
how ever i am slightly confused as to terminal 86 being...

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Last post by ghost123uk
06 Oct 2013, 07:51
leisure battery charging

Last post by California Dreamin « 05 Oct 2013, 00:42
Replies: 5
by thebilby » 17 Sep 2013, 20:33

Hi all,

At the moment I am running a split charge relay wired to the leisure battery.
on the 240v side i have a ctek 3.6 mxs mains charger.
the...

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Last post by California Dreamin
05 Oct 2013, 00:42
Alternator Output Stopped

Last post by itchyfeet « 04 Oct 2013, 06:50
Replies: 1
by Chunksta » 03 Oct 2013, 21:36

Hi Guys,

Ever known an alternator to just pack up outputting? Just as I was about to load up ready for The Breeze!

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Last post by itchyfeet
04 Oct 2013, 06:50
Light problem

Last post by jpee « 03 Oct 2013, 14:07
Replies: 2
by jpee » 03 Oct 2013, 11:01

Hi All.

1980 1.9 watercooled.

Hi All.

Hope someone can shed some light on this issue. When I turn headlights on (ignition off) no lights, but blue...

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Last post by jpee
03 Oct 2013, 14:07
Should leisure battery start charging immediately

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 03 Oct 2013, 12:20
Replies: 6
by Sir Brixalot » 03 Oct 2013, 11:26

Hi all. Just got a battery and popped it in. Straight from the box it read 12.5v,when I start the van the voltage doesnt change. Should it start...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
03 Oct 2013, 12:20
Idle Control Valve

Last post by ajsimmo « 02 Oct 2013, 22:51
Replies: 1
by lewskisdub » 02 Oct 2013, 22:00

Hi there! Im currently trying to buy a idle control valve (part no. 025 906 457 A) ive tried almost everywhere to buy yhis part and alot of people...

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Last post by ajsimmo
02 Oct 2013, 22:51
flashing number plate Light

Last post by biker1981 « 01 Oct 2013, 19:44
Replies: 6
by biker1981 » 28 Sep 2013, 16:59

Hi,

After some help, Ive got a date next week with a Picky MOT tester.

Hes has picked up that my Number plate light is flashing when the...

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Last post by biker1981
01 Oct 2013, 19:44
ignition switch swap out

Last post by el_presidente « 01 Oct 2013, 14:53
Replies: 2
by yetihair » 05 Sep 2013, 22:07

I needed to swap out the ignition switch on our van as I think it may be the cause of an intermittent issue where turning the ignition key leads to...

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Last post by el_presidente
01 Oct 2013, 14:53
Starting Problem

Last post by markhale10 « 30 Sep 2013, 21:08
Replies: 6
by markhale10 » 18 Sep 2013, 19:45

Hi,
My van has always been a very good starter, first turn of the key all year round.

Recently, occasionally I would just get a click and nothing....

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Last post by markhale10
30 Sep 2013, 21:08
Jx wiring diagram

Last post by clift_d « 30 Sep 2013, 20:54
Replies: 4
by jimpainter » 30 Sep 2013, 19:29

As above, I'm looking for a jx engined t25 full wiring diagram. I have a couple of gremlins I need to work out. Sent via email would be great so I...

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Last post by clift_d
30 Sep 2013, 20:54
Coolant light not working

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 30 Sep 2013, 20:47
Replies: 16
by oddnumber » 16 Sep 2013, 10:09
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Morning all, got a problem as per the title. When the ignition is on, the red coolant light doesn't do it's flashing routine. I initially suspected a...
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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
30 Sep 2013, 20:47
Dull headlamps, how can I make them brighter?

Last post by tandemsandy « 30 Sep 2013, 19:47
Replies: 4
by timthemod » 26 Sep 2013, 12:19

Checked earths and battery all ok on multimeter. Should I buy some halogen bulbs, any suggestions?

Thanks

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Last post by tandemsandy
30 Sep 2013, 19:47
Alternator issues

Last post by colinthefox « 30 Sep 2013, 18:24
Replies: 3
by pfield69 » 29 Sep 2013, 18:25

Please see my other thread
Urgent help: Engine dies when stopping after long run
as this relates.

My battery is discharging the more I use my...

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Last post by colinthefox
30 Sep 2013, 18:24
Radiator Fan Testing Jumping Etc.

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 30 Sep 2013, 11:19
Replies: 9
by paddywalsh11 » 27 Sep 2013, 09:42

The WIKI page on testing the radiator fan quotes:
The electric connector pulls off and has three female spade connectors, jump the middle pin to...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
30 Sep 2013, 11:19
stop start what the hell?

Last post by nostalgic64 « 29 Sep 2013, 21:44
Replies: 5
by nostalgic64 » 29 Sep 2013, 09:50

Hi all. Iv'e got a rather strange one here for you that i hope you may be able to help with, ive checked clean reatached and made good all the earths...

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Last post by nostalgic64
29 Sep 2013, 21:44
glow plug lights

Last post by Winchweight « 29 Sep 2013, 09:47
Replies: 4
by si&helen cali89 » 08 Apr 2011, 16:15

i had a little trouble starting my 1.6 td westy someone said try new glow plugs so replaced the plugs now starts on the button but i was wondering...

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Last post by Winchweight
29 Sep 2013, 09:47
Looking for a retro style radio / cd / MP3 player

Last post by Winchweight « 29 Sep 2013, 09:28
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by Winchweight » 25 Sep 2013, 20:06

As it says. Our van has a modern radio and cd in it, but it looks out of place.

Can anyone recommend a retro style radio that can be linked to MP3...

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Last post by Winchweight
29 Sep 2013, 09:28

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