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Problems starting - randomly doesnt turn over

Last post by purplecrocs « 08 Sep 2013, 08:22
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by purplecrocs » 03 Sep 2013, 13:08

Hi all

I've started to have trouble lately starting my van. Occassionaly when I turn the key the ignition doesnt turn over... the dash lights come...

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Last post by purplecrocs
08 Sep 2013, 08:22
Wiring in multiple new optional extras - early bus

Last post by dumbo « 07 Sep 2013, 14:42
Replies: 12
by richard17777 » 28 Feb 2012, 12:50

Good day, I’ve a big weekend coming up on our bus. (early panel van converted to autohomes, much – much later). She’s been gutted, stripped and...

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Last post by dumbo
07 Sep 2013, 14:42
Main beam stay on slightly

Last post by jtwhitestar « 07 Sep 2013, 14:24
Replies: 8
by jtwhitestar » 17 Aug 2013, 19:12

Hi all
Have search the forum now for a while and still no luck.
Main beam works fine but when i dip them the tell tell stays on and the full beam...

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Last post by jtwhitestar
07 Sep 2013, 14:24
Fuel pump relay problem

Last post by ianmitchell « 07 Sep 2013, 14:13

by ianmitchell » 07 Sep 2013, 14:13

Hoping someone can help with this as we've now had to have our van recovered twice with the same problem! In the summer we were in northern Scotland...

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Last post by ianmitchell
07 Sep 2013, 14:13
Charger Help Needed Please

Last post by AdrianC « 06 Sep 2013, 06:36
Replies: 13
by 1_eyed_jim » 05 Sep 2013, 11:05

Hello. Boss has asked me to buy a 12v charger that can be live in enclosure outside. I thought ha that's easy I'll just buy a C-Tek one however he...

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Last post by AdrianC
06 Sep 2013, 06:36
No power to ignition,lights and radio

Last post by Rust Bucket « 05 Sep 2013, 18:31
Replies: 8
by Rust Bucket » 03 Sep 2013, 10:23

As title says, van started fine yesterday morning went to start in the evening ignition lights came on, turned the key nothing. Took the battery off...

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Last post by Rust Bucket
05 Sep 2013, 18:31
Zig question..

Last post by camperclan « 05 Sep 2013, 12:38
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by camperclan » 05 Sep 2013, 08:39

Ours is a CF9,does anyone know when you are on EHU and charger on does it charge both batts or only leisure batt?.....looked in wiki but nothing...

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Last post by camperclan
05 Sep 2013, 12:38
Electrolux 122/Water Pump relay box wiring

Last post by clinning « 05 Sep 2013, 10:29

by clinning » 05 Sep 2013, 10:29

Hello. Will start off by first saying I have googled this prior to posting but I do not understand wiring diagrams that well. The problem I have is...

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Last post by clinning
05 Sep 2013, 10:29
Leisure battery connection

Last post by ReggieT25 « 04 Sep 2013, 17:50
Replies: 6
by ReggieT25 » 02 Sep 2013, 17:42

Hi - Hoping someone can help with a question about battery setup. I have recently bought a T25 Reimo conversion that uses a Zig CF8 control panel....

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Last post by ReggieT25
04 Sep 2013, 17:50
Washer Woes

Last post by colinthefox « 03 Sep 2013, 20:06
Replies: 4
by Realize » 03 Sep 2013, 17:31

Hi Guys

MOT due and washer not working, Had a look at it and had someone operate the switch while I held pump motor in hand.
I can feel a clicking...

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Last post by colinthefox
03 Sep 2013, 20:06
Where can I get?

Last post by G Dub52 « 03 Sep 2013, 10:51
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by G Dub52 » 02 Sep 2013, 12:46

Hello,

I was just wondering where I could buy blue lights for my dashboard instruments? Are they just standard bulbs?

Sorry if this seems like a...

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Last post by G Dub52
03 Sep 2013, 10:51
temperature sender - other makes fit ?

Last post by hollow « 02 Sep 2013, 20:46
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by islandboy » 06 Aug 2013, 15:44

I think I have a dodgy temperature sender and wonder if anything will fit from other vehicles. I haven't time to get one on-line and we don't have a...

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Last post by hollow
02 Sep 2013, 20:46
H.I.D LIGHTS

Last post by itchyfeet « 02 Sep 2013, 16:58
Replies: 13
by jeffdub » 01 Sep 2013, 16:52

I was working on the van today at my brothers house (he's got a garage full of tools) and the bloke down the road from him was fitting an h.i.d light...

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Last post by itchyfeet
02 Sep 2013, 16:58
Hot starting

Last post by HedleyRoberts « 02 Sep 2013, 00:35
Replies: 3
by HedleyRoberts » 25 Aug 2013, 14:46

Hi. We've got a hot start problem on our 1991 2.1i. Starts fine when cold or warm. When it's running, it runs great, although there's a slight...

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Last post by HedleyRoberts
02 Sep 2013, 00:35
What instrument pod have I got?

Last post by Bluebell65 « 01 Sep 2013, 21:34
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by Sagemagoo » 01 Sep 2013, 21:07

Hi - I've got a 1985 diesel 1.6TD imported from Germany so am looking to swap it over for an MPH one, I see there are different ones for...

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Last post by Bluebell65
01 Sep 2013, 21:34
Electrics gone haywire help please.

Last post by Bluebell65 « 01 Sep 2013, 20:11
Replies: 15
by Bluebell65 » 30 Aug 2013, 12:23
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Hi Wondering if any of the electricly minder folks on here can help me. I stupidly put some wrong bulbs in the headlights :oops: blowing the switch...
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Last post by Bluebell65
01 Sep 2013, 20:11
Additional fog / reversing light

Last post by Dazco « 01 Sep 2013, 17:07
Replies: 2
by Dazco » 01 Sep 2013, 12:10

I've got an extra of each and gonna mount them on the bumper. Now do I mount the fog lamp on the opposite side to the one fitted in the cluster or on...

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Last post by Dazco
01 Sep 2013, 17:07
wobbly fag lighter SORTED

Last post by scottbott « 30 Aug 2013, 23:01

by scottbott » 30 Aug 2013, 23:01

my lighter wobbles around like a "cock" in a shirt sleeve(as my father in law) says,any way to fix the problem?,will have a look tomorrow,was thinking...

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Last post by scottbott
30 Aug 2013, 23:01
my 1.9 dg not charging, broken black wire?

Last post by itchyfeet « 30 Aug 2013, 16:12
Replies: 4
by t25jay » 29 Aug 2013, 18:26

Hi guys, registered a week or 2 ago and have a problem I was hoping someone could possibly help with please? :)

my 1.9dg is not charging, there is...

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Last post by itchyfeet
30 Aug 2013, 16:12
temp light

Last post by AngeloEvs « 29 Aug 2013, 22:01
Replies: 8
by Jeff J » 27 Aug 2013, 16:46

I know it is normal but does anyone know why the temp light flashes for a few secs when you first switch on the ignition. I can't find anything in...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
29 Aug 2013, 22:01
Running this by the experts on here

Last post by ROBRIOS « 29 Aug 2013, 21:08
Replies: 6
by ROBRIOS » 24 Aug 2013, 19:13

I have a Zigg cf6 in my viking van and it work as it should. 3 switches mains- on /off, charging- car/mains, 12v- on/off.

on the road with the...

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Last post by ROBRIOS
29 Aug 2013, 21:08
alternator light

Last post by obbig « 29 Aug 2013, 19:02
Replies: 4
by obbig » 27 Aug 2013, 13:37

Just drove back down to work noticed the alternator light on plled in to take alook seemed fine give it some revs it went out only briefly so when...

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Last post by obbig
29 Aug 2013, 19:02
alternator light

Last post by Hacksawbob « 29 Aug 2013, 10:53
Replies: 3
by obbig » 27 Aug 2013, 13:44

Just drove back down to work noticed the alternator light on plled in to take alook seemed fine give it some revs it went out only briefly so when...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
29 Aug 2013, 10:53
Key turns nothing 3/4 goes suddenly starts.??

Last post by vanisveryrusty « 29 Aug 2013, 08:51
Replies: 10
by gti mad man » 21 Aug 2013, 20:42

As above 1 year starter motor
Battery fully charged , you turn key nothing not even click from starter then after few turns starts fine, any ideas...

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Last post by vanisveryrusty
29 Aug 2013, 08:51
Split charge relay fuse blowing

Last post by meggles « 29 Aug 2013, 08:41
Replies: 7
by meggles » 25 Aug 2013, 08:19

As title. Can't find answer in the WIKI. I replaced a blown fuse a couple of weeks ago. The earth on the relay was loose so I thought that was...

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Last post by meggles
29 Aug 2013, 08:41
advise on 240v kit

Last post by dbz864 « 28 Aug 2013, 20:39
Replies: 9
by Gary.pb » 24 Aug 2013, 18:41

I am considering fitting a240v hook up kit to my camper. I have found the following kit advertised at just campers and wandered if anybody has used...

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Last post by dbz864
28 Aug 2013, 20:39
two batteries!?!?

Last post by G Dub52 « 27 Aug 2013, 20:09
Replies: 2
by G Dub52 » 27 Aug 2013, 12:26

Hello,

I have recently purchased a VW holdsworth high top and it has two battries, My first thought is, leisure and drive.

All 12v lights and...

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Last post by G Dub52
27 Aug 2013, 20:09
It was a bit dark ?????

Last post by scylla « 25 Aug 2013, 22:21
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by scylla » 23 Aug 2013, 21:42

So coming home tonight I suddenly realised it was a bit dark where the headlights should be illuminating the road ahead. So jumped out of trusty...

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Last post by scylla
25 Aug 2013, 22:21
new starter motor electrical connections

Last post by jaylo264 « 25 Aug 2013, 17:30
Replies: 7
by jaylo264 » 24 Aug 2013, 18:10

Hi all,

I got a new starter motor from Si at Brickwerks, and it has three connections whereas my old one has two -- the big bolted one on top of...

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Last post by jaylo264
25 Aug 2013, 17:30
Positive cable from battery

Last post by cubensis « 25 Aug 2013, 12:46
Replies: 32
by cubensis » 18 Aug 2013, 17:18
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Just a quick question, does the chunky cable on the positive terminal go all the way to the starter? There is also a chunky cable on the starter...
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Last post by cubensis
25 Aug 2013, 12:46
Fridge light still on!

Last post by nobbyfox « 25 Aug 2013, 11:28
Replies: 4
by nobbyfox » 24 Aug 2013, 09:45

Just returned from camping and fridge had no issues. However now the green led fridge light on the panel is still on. Fridge gas has been off all...

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Last post by nobbyfox
25 Aug 2013, 11:28
Leisure battery charging

Last post by shaky « 24 Aug 2013, 21:56
Replies: 6
by shaky » 21 Aug 2013, 10:26

My main van battery is struggling at the moment so for the last camp I disconnected the split charger, so that it was just the main battery that got...

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Last post by shaky
24 Aug 2013, 21:56
leisure battery

Last post by nobbyfox « 24 Aug 2013, 11:53
Replies: 13
by paulflan1958 » 02 Aug 2012, 21:29

Hi everyone.
Can anyone one help me? My fridge does not seem to be working via leisure battery, i have my leisure battery linked to my van battery...

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Last post by nobbyfox
24 Aug 2013, 11:53
recommended "fit and forget" mains leisure battery chargers

Last post by RobH « 23 Aug 2013, 11:02
Replies: 5
by discipleofsketch » 22 Aug 2013, 19:53

OK, I searched the forum and wiki, but can't see a definitive list. As the subject sais, i'm looking for a mains leisure battery charger, I want to...

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Last post by RobH
23 Aug 2013, 11:02
Clas Ohlsen leisure battery charger - will this work?

Last post by discipleofsketch « 23 Aug 2013, 10:11
Replies: 1
by Hoopy_Frood » 23 Aug 2013, 09:44

I'm looking for a charger for my Varta leisure battery, which I think is 75 Ah.

Will this cheap and cheerful charger work with it?

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Last post by discipleofsketch
23 Aug 2013, 10:11
No Dash Lights, Rev Counter or Speedo when lights on

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 23 Aug 2013, 07:45
Replies: 3
by Florence79 » 20 Aug 2013, 17:21

Hi

I'm new to this forum and have electrical Gremlins!!

I've had my Vanagon for approx 5 years but a couple of years ago I was driving home from...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
23 Aug 2013, 07:45
Spotlight mounting. Brackets?

Last post by col.decker « 22 Aug 2013, 12:41
Replies: 2
by col.decker » 22 Aug 2013, 11:30

Afternoon all. I've got myself a set of Spotlights that I intend to fit to the front bumper area of my van. But instead of drilling into the bodywork...

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Last post by col.decker
22 Aug 2013, 12:41
Smartcom heavy duty unit clicking

Last post by dbz864 « 21 Aug 2013, 22:08
Replies: 28
by Ads1987 » 12 Aug 2013, 13:46
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Hi guys,

I have a 1.7 t25 diesel 1988 model, it's fitted with a zig unit and a smartcom heavy duty module, it doesn't seem to have another relay...
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Last post by dbz864
21 Aug 2013, 22:08
Wheres the switch for the handbrake light!?

Last post by chuggers72 « 21 Aug 2013, 19:47
Replies: 4
by chuggers72 » 15 Aug 2013, 11:38

The dash light for my handbrake is permenantly lit up after I changed the cab mat. I've had a quick nose around but cannot see where the...

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Last post by chuggers72
21 Aug 2013, 19:47
adjustable voltage controller

Last post by tobydog « 21 Aug 2013, 19:43
Replies: 5
by kevtherev » 21 Aug 2013, 06:32

I need one
I want to controll a pump using an ajustable voltage...like a dimmer switch

would a dimmer switch work with dc :idea

up to 6 amps
12v

5 Replies

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Last post by tobydog
21 Aug 2013, 19:43
Clocks

Last post by Caveman1 « 21 Aug 2013, 18:47

by Caveman1 » 21 Aug 2013, 18:47

Im after putting a rev counter in so would a set of mk1 golf clocks fit straight in my T25 on an 89 plate? Cheers

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Last post by Caveman1
21 Aug 2013, 18:47
oil light on dash stopped working

Last post by all-at-21 « 21 Aug 2013, 17:57

by all-at-21 » 21 Aug 2013, 17:57

hi all,

i noticed that my oil light in the dashboard no longer lights up, any ideas on the replacement bulb, were from any links would be grateful,...

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Last post by all-at-21
21 Aug 2013, 17:57
Lost my reversing lights !!

Last post by Cruz « 21 Aug 2013, 15:51
Replies: 6
by stanman » 15 Aug 2013, 19:27

One day they worked the next they didn't :(

Both bulbs ok, any ideas ?

Stanman
(not technically minded, but guessed you'd work that out already...

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Last post by Cruz
21 Aug 2013, 15:51
Do I need to replace my battery? Won't take a charge

Last post by el_presidente « 21 Aug 2013, 12:40
Replies: 6
by el_presidente » 21 Aug 2013, 10:00

Morning all - I think I know what's going on here but I would like a second opinion please if you would be so kind. I have an 85 1.6TD . Here is the...

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Last post by el_presidente
21 Aug 2013, 12:40
Replace split charger relay replacement

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 21 Aug 2013, 11:23
Replies: 6
by mattrsa » 21 Aug 2013, 08:41

Hi Guys

When I first bought my van a mate installed one of these kits
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My leisure battery does not...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
21 Aug 2013, 11:23
Constant live feed around dash

Last post by danmetallic « 20 Aug 2013, 22:37
Replies: 4
by danmetallic » 14 Aug 2013, 21:29

A complete electrical newbie question....

Where would be the best place to tap a live electrical feed from under the dash?

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Last post by danmetallic
20 Aug 2013, 22:37
Rear fog lights Relay?

Last post by KamperKev « 20 Aug 2013, 20:54
Replies: 8
by KamperKev » 01 Aug 2013, 20:25

My rear fog light is not working.Checked bulbs and switch seem fine. Is there a relay for the rear fog lights. Cheers Kev

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Last post by KamperKev
20 Aug 2013, 20:54
Radiator fan switch

Last post by colinthefox « 20 Aug 2013, 19:13
Replies: 4
by macalfie » 20 Aug 2013, 11:23

Hi all how would I test this I have tested the plug by crossing the pins and the fan works on both speeds would putting the switch in boiling water...

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Last post by colinthefox
20 Aug 2013, 19:13
*****

Last post by Dazco « 20 Aug 2013, 18:33
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by sandancer » 18 Aug 2013, 18:28

I have just

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Last post by Dazco
20 Aug 2013, 18:33
"Period" radio/cassette units

Last post by poshbuggers « 19 Aug 2013, 22:30
Replies: 29
by silverbullet » 31 May 2013, 15:52
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Anyone else using a correct year radio in their bus? I've just remembered that I've got an early 90's Blaupunkt Boston CC20 squirrelled away at home...
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19 Aug 2013, 22:30

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