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No main beam

Last post by classic campers « 19 Aug 2013, 22:06
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by classic campers » 17 Aug 2013, 22:17

Help!
classic-camper-holidays.co.uk
Mr.T our 1990 2.1 came back from his last holiday with a bit of a problem.... the hirers were driving along a...

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Last post by classic campers
19 Aug 2013, 22:06
Leisure battery

Last post by kevtherev « 19 Aug 2013, 20:20
Replies: 4
by john east » 19 Aug 2013, 07:50

OK, I'm prepared to be shot down in flames because this must have been asked a million times, and is so obvious it must have occurred to a million...

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Last post by kevtherev
19 Aug 2013, 20:20
Temp gauge needle not moving

Last post by hefti « 18 Aug 2013, 22:06
Replies: 10
by meggles » 09 Aug 2013, 16:40

As title. Everything was fine when I set off. After around 15 miles the temp cauge needle dropped to the bottom of the scale. Duff sender? Can I...

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Last post by hefti
18 Aug 2013, 22:06
Ignition feed for dashcam

Last post by badgerfax « 18 Aug 2013, 19:41

by badgerfax » 18 Aug 2013, 19:41

Hello, I'm in the middle of adding a couple of accessory sockets and I'd like to wire one for a dashcam that's fed from the ignition.

Wheres the...

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Last post by badgerfax
18 Aug 2013, 19:41
Rad fan blowing fuses on 2.1DJ

Last post by syncropatrick « 18 Aug 2013, 17:29

by syncropatrick » 18 Aug 2013, 17:29

Hi,
My rad fan was blowing the slow speed 30A fuse and making horrible noises.
To find current draw I took fuse out of fusebox and put a wire across...

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Last post by syncropatrick
18 Aug 2013, 17:29
Cheap sub unit for older head units?

Last post by silverbullet « 18 Aug 2013, 12:44

by silverbullet » 18 Aug 2013, 12:44

I'm trying to work out how to get half-decent bass out of the Sony r/c head that I've acquired for the syncro (see the period radio topic onclick=...

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Last post by silverbullet
18 Aug 2013, 12:44
starter motor removal

Last post by dave lfc « 18 Aug 2013, 09:28

by dave lfc » 18 Aug 2013, 09:28

hi everyone having abit of a problem with my starter motor.anyway there seems to be 2 bolts holding it on,the one that worries me is the allen head...

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Last post by dave lfc
18 Aug 2013, 09:28
speedo reading

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 18 Aug 2013, 08:39
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by hefti » 16 Aug 2013, 12:52

Does a replacement engine and gearbox affect the reading on the speedo. So my speedo says Im doing 60 I was convinced it was.50 downloaded two...

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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
18 Aug 2013, 08:39
temp gauge reading

Last post by islandboy « 16 Aug 2013, 19:46
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by islandboy » 16 Aug 2013, 09:37

Have 87 1.9 petrol water cooled dg.

Prior to temp sender failing, temp gauge needle used to move to 12 o'clock position and stay there with normal...

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Last post by islandboy
16 Aug 2013, 19:46
alternater charging

Last post by AdrianC « 16 Aug 2013, 07:49
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by smile83 » 06 Aug 2013, 09:07

:ok hi just put a volt meter on my alternater and it reads about 14 volts is this right or is it on the way out thanks.the engine is on tickover.

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Last post by AdrianC
16 Aug 2013, 07:49
GSF ignition lead nightmare

Last post by AdrianC « 16 Aug 2013, 07:48
Replies: 30
by CovKid » 10 Aug 2013, 16:27
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What is it with GSF? I keep going back and forth to get the correct HT leads and every set they dig out is too short. Has anyone any idea which of...
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Last post by AdrianC
16 Aug 2013, 07:48
Glimmering battery light at idle

Last post by thehappyhippy « 15 Aug 2013, 22:30
Replies: 2
by thehappyhippy » 15 Aug 2013, 22:02

Hi folks,

Just been on a round trip of the South West of England and the whole thing went without a hitch, until I was parking the van up when I got...

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Last post by thehappyhippy
15 Aug 2013, 22:30
fitting courtesy light to 83 van

Last post by pete_vincent « 15 Aug 2013, 20:42
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by pete_vincent » 15 Aug 2013, 15:51

Hi all,
Great forum and already spoke to some really helpful peeps on the facebook page. Many thanks for making me feel welcome!
Well first post,...

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Last post by pete_vincent
15 Aug 2013, 20:42
Spare fuses

Last post by weimarbus « 15 Aug 2013, 19:43
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by stanman » 15 Aug 2013, 19:30

Help please

Looking to get spare fuses just in case !!

Can anyone recommend how many of each rating

Much appreciated

Stanman

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Last post by weimarbus
15 Aug 2013, 19:43
auto sparks needed in Stockport/Manchester area

Last post by OhOh7 « 15 Aug 2013, 14:05

by OhOh7 » 15 Aug 2013, 14:05

My beloved Birt has some electrical problems but I have zilch knowledge of how to fix them myself so would like an auto sparks in the...

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Last post by OhOh7
15 Aug 2013, 14:05
Temp gauge not working??

Last post by Pullafacial « 15 Aug 2013, 11:43

by Pullafacial » 15 Aug 2013, 11:43

Wondered if someone could educate me on how temperature gauges work?

I have a 2.0 ac westy and it has what looks like an aftermarket temperature...

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Last post by Pullafacial
15 Aug 2013, 11:43
Strange wiper problem

Last post by silver surfer « 14 Aug 2013, 20:43
Replies: 8
by silver surfer » 12 Aug 2013, 16:23

I have fitted a new wiper motor today and stripped the linkages to free up the wiper spindles as they were very stiff. I have put everything back as...

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Last post by silver surfer
14 Aug 2013, 20:43
How much? rev counter.

Last post by Robbo1977 « 14 Aug 2013, 20:21

by Robbo1977 » 14 Aug 2013, 20:21

How much can I expect to pay for a diesel rev counter? Just the tacho with pcb. Been looking for a price but they seem to be like chickens teeth!

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Last post by Robbo1977
14 Aug 2013, 20:21
coooler box

Last post by paulflan1958 « 14 Aug 2013, 18:01
Replies: 3
by paulflan1958 » 14 Aug 2013, 11:23

Hi
just got back from holiday in France great time, seem to be having probs with my cooler box when connecting to 12v ciggy lighter no power, do I...

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Last post by paulflan1958
14 Aug 2013, 18:01
Temp Gauge/Rev counter missing!!!

Last post by BOXY « 13 Aug 2013, 22:01
Replies: 3
by Littlebubba80 » 13 Aug 2013, 20:28

I am brand new to this and only got my 1st T25 last week! As far as I can see there isn't a temp gauge to show if its overheating or a rev counter,...

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Last post by BOXY
13 Aug 2013, 22:01
Thermostat housing wires?

Last post by Aidan « 13 Aug 2013, 21:46
Replies: 3
by bmxmatt1974 » 10 Aug 2013, 17:05

Got these 2 wires that look like a sensor for the thermostat, where do they connect to as they are not connected to anything once they leave here?...

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Last post by Aidan
13 Aug 2013, 21:46
How to identify Resistor on PCB

Last post by meggles « 13 Aug 2013, 16:45
Replies: 9
by meggles » 13 Aug 2013, 11:12

MODS: Please can I ask you to leave this in general for a while today please. I've only got today to sort van for the weekend so need a quick...

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Last post by meggles
13 Aug 2013, 16:45
Temp Sender Plug

Last post by bruced « 13 Aug 2013, 14:12

by bruced » 13 Aug 2013, 14:12

Whilst checking my coolant system I noticed that the temp gauge sender plug has been bastardised and does not seem to fit correctly is there any one...

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Last post by bruced
13 Aug 2013, 14:12
split charge dual voltage charger

Last post by California Dreamin « 12 Aug 2013, 19:22
Replies: 28
by dubslug » 21 Jul 2013, 14:13
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hi all.
my fridge stopped running the other day, problem was low voltage on my leisure battery. It was down to 11.7.
when i bought it i was lead to...
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Last post by California Dreamin
12 Aug 2013, 19:22
lights on warning buzzer

Last post by eltee « 12 Aug 2013, 17:58
Replies: 12
by billy739 » 17 Nov 2009, 09:59

somethink i have accidently stumbled upon!

this works perfect , but not as intended!
this makes a buzzer sound if your lights are on and the...

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Last post by eltee
12 Aug 2013, 17:58
Faulty temp gauge.

Last post by vlasnia « 12 Aug 2013, 10:15
Replies: 19
by vlasnia » 26 Jun 2013, 13:24
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Hi, I wonder if anyone could offer any clues as to why my temp gauge is playing up. Sometimes it doesn't move at all, sometimes its moves halfway...
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Last post by vlasnia
12 Aug 2013, 10:15
Stereo probs

Last post by Superwhite « 12 Aug 2013, 01:03
Replies: 1
by Soo » 11 Aug 2013, 10:33

I have a Panasonic stereo in my T25 has worked perfectly all the time.

I replaced the speakers with a pair from halfords. Sinc I have done that I...

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Last post by Superwhite
12 Aug 2013, 01:03
Speedo bounce

Last post by CJH « 11 Aug 2013, 15:19
Replies: 9
by CJH » 05 Aug 2013, 12:11

Before I order a new speedo cable, can anyone tell me if a bouncy speedo needle at speeds up to approx 45mph is most likely due to
a) a worn or badly...

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Last post by CJH
11 Aug 2013, 15:19
Glow plug fault

Last post by Ads1987 « 11 Aug 2013, 12:12

by Ads1987 » 11 Aug 2013, 12:12

Hi everyone,

Recently picked up my first camper, it's a 1988 T25 diesel with the 1.7 n/a engine. It developed a bit of an intermittent starting...

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Last post by Ads1987
11 Aug 2013, 12:12
Trailer lights doing my head in!

Last post by CovKid « 10 Aug 2013, 15:04
Replies: 4
by nehpets13 » 07 Aug 2013, 15:39

Hi Guys,

Just replaced the rear socket on the van to wire up to a trailer, also replaced the socket on the trailer. All wired correctly.

Wires from...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Aug 2013, 15:04
New here hoping for a bit of help

Last post by zafferg « 10 Aug 2013, 14:33
Replies: 2
by zafferg » 10 Aug 2013, 13:55

Hey guys

Firstly I should say I don't own a camper - I do however have a father who got a bit over-involved in the wiring on his and upon visiting...

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Last post by zafferg
10 Aug 2013, 14:33
Radio power

Last post by CJH « 09 Aug 2013, 12:36
Replies: 14
by CJH » 07 Aug 2013, 23:52

I thought I'd post here to see what ingenious ways people have found to power their van radios, given that they're likely often used while the...

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Last post by CJH
09 Aug 2013, 12:36
Not starting

Last post by Fivey « 09 Aug 2013, 08:05
Replies: 8
by Fivey » 05 Aug 2013, 18:06

Hi there I have just got a 82 t25 and everything was fine, started perfectly and all of a sudden nothing happens when I turn the key. No lights or...

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Last post by Fivey
09 Aug 2013, 08:05
hardwiring dash question

Last post by Doogs « 08 Aug 2013, 21:57

by Doogs » 08 Aug 2013, 21:57

Hi all

Currently embroiled in hardwiring my dash pod 2.1 wbx it has on the pcb 8 resisistors mostly to drop the voltage for the various leds as far...

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Last post by Doogs
08 Aug 2013, 21:57
crazy question!

Last post by uncle monty « 08 Aug 2013, 21:02
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by uncle monty » 08 Aug 2013, 18:38

Hi all

Can anyone tell where the windscreen washer reservoir is on the t25 westfalia?

I found one in the offside wheel arch empty and cracked....

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Last post by uncle monty
08 Aug 2013, 21:02
Speedo packed in

Last post by monkeyboysee « 08 Aug 2013, 12:07
Replies: 8
by monkeyboysee » 24 Jul 2013, 08:40

Hi all,
Set off last night for a couple of last minute days away, just getting to campsite and the flipping speedo stopped working!

Just went to...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
08 Aug 2013, 12:07
Not sure if 4 point relay is working

Last post by California Dreamin « 07 Aug 2013, 19:59
Replies: 3
by timthemod » 06 Aug 2013, 21:05

I have a leisure battery which is supposed to run a the fridge when engine is running and also has a 12v feed for lighting which works at all times....

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Last post by California Dreamin
07 Aug 2013, 19:59
Fridge not working. What's this fuse?

Last post by Pullafacial « 07 Aug 2013, 19:57
Replies: 3
by Pullafacial » 07 Aug 2013, 11:32

Hi all, can't get my fridge to work, as in no sign of life at all?
The fuse on the top right if the control panel appears to be blown.
Anyone know if...

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Last post by Pullafacial
07 Aug 2013, 19:57
westy lights

Last post by garyharbord « 07 Aug 2013, 18:55
Replies: 4
by garyharbord » 07 Aug 2013, 18:13

Just got new interior lights for my westy. The new lights have 2 wires red and black the original has red and blue does the blue connect to the black...

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Last post by garyharbord
07 Aug 2013, 18:55
where can i get the wiring for the devon microbus conversion

Last post by conkers « 07 Aug 2013, 18:43

by conkers » 07 Aug 2013, 18:43

I cant get the lights that run down the centre of the van (installed by devon) to work. I need the wiring diagram I guess but cant find it.... any...

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Last post by conkers
07 Aug 2013, 18:43
Stop Oil Buzzer

Last post by jpee « 06 Aug 2013, 19:24
Replies: 5
by jpee » 21 Jul 2013, 14:21

Hi All.

Oil buzzer driving me nuts. There is nothing wrong with oil pressure (had it checked). Obviously a short somewhere as it is affected by a...

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Last post by jpee
06 Aug 2013, 19:24
ZIG CF8 auxiliary battery charging

Last post by CJH « 06 Aug 2013, 12:57
Replies: 36
by CJH » 02 Aug 2013, 16:00
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Hi folks

New member here. I've owned my 1982 T25 Viking conversion for about three weeks now, and have been camping in it for the last two of those...
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Last post by CJH
06 Aug 2013, 12:57
temp led coming on ?

Last post by ghost123uk « 06 Aug 2013, 06:26
Replies: 1
by rallye69 » 05 Aug 2013, 20:10

Hi, brand new to all this, sorry if this has been answered before, searched but cant find problem answer. My temp led on my T25 comes on/ flashes...

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Last post by ghost123uk
06 Aug 2013, 06:26
Glow Plug Light Stays On

Last post by Adama1979 « 04 Aug 2013, 22:20
Replies: 2
by Adama1979 » 03 Aug 2013, 20:20

Hiya, would appreciate a little help if possible.

Recently the glow plug light has stayed on for at least the 1st 10 minutes or will go off after...

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Last post by Adama1979
04 Aug 2013, 22:20
Starter; wire & female spade connector

Last post by cubensis « 04 Aug 2013, 17:23
Replies: 4
by cubensis » 04 Aug 2013, 16:27

Hello all, i've just been having a look at our starter. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what gauge the wire should be for positive and...

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Last post by cubensis
04 Aug 2013, 17:23
Relay panel

Last post by pfield69 « 04 Aug 2013, 15:54
Replies: 3
by Cherryboo » 09 Aug 2011, 20:55

Hi, does anyone have a diagram or info for the relay panel for T25 please?
When i turn ignition theres a strange sound coming from the relays and i...

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Last post by pfield69
04 Aug 2013, 15:54
Ignition Coil - Green or grey Label?

Last post by Johnt25 « 04 Aug 2013, 14:21
Replies: 7
by T25Convert » 23 May 2011, 11:41

Hi,

I've a problem starting, which has been traced back to the coil (its odd, van doesn't start, give the coil a light tap with a spanner and van...

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Last post by Johnt25
04 Aug 2013, 14:21
The following dont work....are they connected

Last post by conkers « 03 Aug 2013, 16:45
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by conkers » 03 Aug 2013, 08:31

I have the following faults - some of which are caused by blowing fuses...which one are connected and any advice please!
(1991 devon aaz caravelle)...

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Last post by conkers
03 Aug 2013, 16:45
Relay 43 where are you?

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 03 Aug 2013, 10:43
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by nicktennear » 19 Apr 2011, 16:42

When I got the van the home made lpg system had a bypass of the thermostat and the temp gauge didn't work. When the lpg was reinstalled properly this...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
03 Aug 2013, 10:43
Headlamp switch frozen

Last post by harvey « 03 Aug 2013, 07:13
Replies: 2
by harvey » 01 Aug 2013, 18:50

Can't believe this has happened... the headlight switch won't go into the 'off' position. It's frozen, just will not budge. I popped the cover off...

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03 Aug 2013, 07:13

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