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Hot charger when plugged into electric

Last post by California Dreamin « 02 Aug 2013, 19:57
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by andypandy1930 » 03 Jul 2013, 18:18

I've noticed when I plug van into elec hook up the charger gets very hot is this normal! the van is a Westy California thanks

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Last post by California Dreamin
02 Aug 2013, 19:57
update on intermittent travel

Last post by nostalgic « 02 Aug 2013, 08:34
Replies: 17
by nostalgic » 25 Jul 2013, 17:32
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Ok so still have same probleme and no reply's. Having had another look at the wiki page i now realise that the t25 and Vanagon are actualy the same...
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Last post by nostalgic
02 Aug 2013, 08:34
Points

Last post by monkeyboysee « 01 Aug 2013, 12:37
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by monkeyboysee » 26 Jul 2013, 16:04
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I've searching on brickwerks, can't find points or rotor arm, can anyone point me to them. Or elsewhere if bw don't do them. Cheers
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Last post by monkeyboysee
01 Aug 2013, 12:37
starting problem

Last post by Big Boris « 01 Aug 2013, 09:27

by Big Boris » 01 Aug 2013, 09:27

hi all just a bit of a heads up on a starter motor i bought from gsf a year or so ago ,ive had intermitent starting issues when turning the key there...

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Last post by Big Boris
01 Aug 2013, 09:27
Was too hot - now a bit cold!

Last post by chuggers72 « 31 Jul 2013, 19:59
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by chuggers72 » 31 Jul 2013, 19:02

OK - so my temp gauge is usually bang around the led (12 oclock). Had a good 250 mile trip to the Isle of Wight sweet as a nut. On the return journey...

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Last post by chuggers72
31 Jul 2013, 19:59
Split charge relay wiring

Last post by colinthefox « 31 Jul 2013, 18:31
Replies: 3
by bowesy » 30 Jul 2013, 17:57

I have fitted a 100a split charge relay kit that was recommended on here and I have used the alternator charge light wire as the trigger as it says...

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Last post by colinthefox
31 Jul 2013, 18:31
Alternator brushes

Last post by ghost123uk « 31 Jul 2013, 08:46
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by macalfie » 25 Jul 2013, 21:02

Anyone know we're to get alternator spares from cheers .

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Last post by ghost123uk
31 Jul 2013, 08:46
van will not start :0(

Last post by smile83 « 31 Jul 2013, 06:29
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by smile83 » 30 Jul 2013, 07:37

Hello every one, hope some one can help me PLEASE

When i try to start my van it will not start, if i boost it will start right away :?
i bought...

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Last post by smile83
31 Jul 2013, 06:29
ignition problem

Last post by California Dreamin « 30 Jul 2013, 21:08
Replies: 6
by gayle » 27 Jul 2013, 21:38

hi,just got my first van.its a 1990 t25 1.9 petrol.it has a few problems!
first one is that when you start it,you have to turn the key back a bit to...

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Last post by California Dreamin
30 Jul 2013, 21:08
No headlights

Last post by California Dreamin « 30 Jul 2013, 19:56
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by lloydie71 » 26 Jul 2013, 20:28

Hello,

Had a funny plasticy burning smell from the dash when driving home one night. I stopped, switched off and when i started again, no head...

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Last post by California Dreamin
30 Jul 2013, 19:56
intermittant travel

Last post by California Dreamin « 30 Jul 2013, 19:39
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by nostalgic » 07 Jul 2013, 18:08

Hi all.
Can anyone shed light on an anoying problem.
My van is a 1988 2.1i. 5 speed manual, the prob is that it starts without any hitch's runs well...

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Last post by California Dreamin
30 Jul 2013, 19:39
Holdsworth won't start

Last post by pionte « 30 Jul 2013, 17:27
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by nesty » 30 Jul 2013, 17:23

Can anybody help with this. I have a T25 Holdsworth.

It been starting perfectly fine. I took it out today and started it about 2 times in my...

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Last post by pionte
30 Jul 2013, 17:27
windscreen wiper fuse blowing ?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 30 Jul 2013, 14:11
Replies: 14
by TomDub85 » 18 Apr 2013, 20:09

So my windscreen wiper keeps blowing its fuse it is a ceramic box all other fuses have been fine is itbworth changing all the fuses or just this one...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
30 Jul 2013, 14:11
Starter battery

Last post by Dazco « 30 Jul 2013, 10:50
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by Dazco » 29 Jul 2013, 11:53

Any recommendations for a starter battery , 1.9 DG petrol . Battery under drivers seat . Or is it just a case of any that fit ? Cheers , Daz

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Last post by Dazco
30 Jul 2013, 10:50
Radiator fan at 4.00AM???

Last post by pirate-pete « 29 Jul 2013, 18:16
Replies: 4
by stephencoley » 29 Jul 2013, 10:29

This is a slightly bizarre one that I'm hoping somebody else has encountered...

Last weekend we took Clara, as our lovely van is called, for a...

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Last post by pirate-pete
29 Jul 2013, 18:16
Horn

Last post by eiret25 « 29 Jul 2013, 15:51
Replies: 6
by isaune » 28 Jul 2013, 14:47

Hi Chaps

Noticed recently the horn was only working intermittently. It did seem for a while that it would work once but then not again on that...

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Last post by eiret25
29 Jul 2013, 15:51
New radio thing

Last post by Sleedale « 28 Jul 2013, 09:33
Replies: 6
by Sleedale » 27 Jul 2013, 17:12

Bought a Pioneer DEH-4500BT CD, radio, thing from Halfrauds today, and :shock: I managed to fit it! Took the old one out, even managed to install the...

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Last post by Sleedale
28 Jul 2013, 09:33
LED bulb and strip replacement in same interior fittings

Last post by dansimpson « 28 Jul 2013, 00:59
Replies: 10
by joyful » 25 Jul 2013, 00:44

I have a 1986 T25 camper conversion with original interior light fittings (two x spots and two times strip lights).

Is it possible to just replace...

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Last post by dansimpson
28 Jul 2013, 00:59
12V Fridge Problem

Last post by markhale10 « 27 Jul 2013, 17:34
Replies: 6
by markhale10 » 26 Jul 2013, 12:09

My Electrolux fridge has worked great on 12V, 230V and Gas up until now.

Suddenly it does not work on 12V. I have checked the relay. The yellow...

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Last post by markhale10
27 Jul 2013, 17:34
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Last post by pionte « 26 Jul 2013, 21:50
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by sandancer » 24 Jul 2013, 17:48

i have just

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Last post by pionte
26 Jul 2013, 21:50
Westy fridge wiring?

Last post by ninja.turtle007 « 26 Jul 2013, 20:05
Replies: 5
by ninja.turtle007 » 26 Jul 2013, 12:01

I have removed my late westy fridge (permanently)but now the tap for the sink doesn't work as well as the display panel for the water and voltage.

I...

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Last post by ninja.turtle007
26 Jul 2013, 20:05
No Fuel and Water indications

Last post by MattBW « 26 Jul 2013, 12:31
Replies: 5
by liliball » 01 Feb 2013, 13:21

Just started up the van after a lay-off (no probs as always!) but no fuel or water temp indications (clock has never worked). Fuel is full and driven...

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Last post by MattBW
26 Jul 2013, 12:31
Radiator fan

Last post by danmetallic « 26 Jul 2013, 07:27
Replies: 21
by danmetallic » 25 Jul 2013, 16:00
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For as long as I can remember our radiator fan hasn't been kicking in. Finally took to garage to be looked at today. He can't find out what's wrong....
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Last post by danmetallic
26 Jul 2013, 07:27
Temp Gauge/Ignition Lock???????

Last post by jeffj « 26 Jul 2013, 07:07
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by jeffj » 23 Jul 2013, 13:18

Was planning to go to Scotland for rest of week tomorrow but now have a problem.

Temp gauge was not working so decided to check out a few things....

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Last post by jeffj
26 Jul 2013, 07:07
Installing a cig lighter into the dash

Last post by bowesy « 25 Jul 2013, 15:34

by bowesy » 25 Jul 2013, 15:34

Hi folks my van didn't come with a cig lighter in the dash and I would like to install one. Has anyone fitted one? Which wire did you take a feed...

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Last post by bowesy
25 Jul 2013, 15:34
Radiator cooling fan

Last post by Ralf85 « 25 Jul 2013, 08:30
Replies: 4
by Ralf85 » 23 Jul 2013, 19:37

Having got the new faulty Sachs clutch slave replaced by another one we were driving along in the heat in traffic with speed one kicking in on the...

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Last post by Ralf85
25 Jul 2013, 08:30
central locking old and new actuators

Last post by tonytech « 25 Jul 2013, 08:00
Replies: 6
by Hammerbus » 24 Jul 2013, 08:00

Hi all,
My Vanagon has central locking, but both front door actuators are replacements: 5 wire instead of original 3 wire (without internal end-stop,...

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Last post by tonytech
25 Jul 2013, 08:00
no water temp or red light

Last post by hippy chick « 24 Jul 2013, 22:52

by hippy chick » 24 Jul 2013, 22:52

When i started the van today the temp gauge has stopped working, also no little red light :( i have checked the connection on the screw in sensor the...

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Last post by hippy chick
24 Jul 2013, 22:52
Zig CF8 a few questions

Last post by Mark Foss « 24 Jul 2013, 19:51
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by Mark Foss » 23 Jul 2013, 22:05

Ok I have been assisting Jeffj with restore Autohomes Komet in bodywork seats and glass and have had the van for a few days to do some tinkering....

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Last post by Mark Foss
24 Jul 2013, 19:51
*****

Last post by Zoe « 24 Jul 2013, 19:28
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by sandancer » 24 Jul 2013, 12:45

I have been

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Last post by Zoe
24 Jul 2013, 19:28
Fuel Sender

Last post by Doppio « 24 Jul 2013, 11:28
Replies: 2
by Doppio » 24 Jul 2013, 06:44

Hi Everyone,
I'm hoping someone might be able to point me in the right direction...After collecting our first camper we had the notorious fuel leak...

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Last post by Doppio
24 Jul 2013, 11:28
temp light flashing again

Last post by Shaundon « 24 Jul 2013, 09:49
Replies: 16
by Shaundon » 02 Jul 2013, 10:59
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My temperature warning light on the gauge has started flashing again.

Happens when I accelerate hard and goes out if I ease of the accelerator....
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Last post by Shaundon
24 Jul 2013, 09:49
Electrical wiring to 12v outlet

Last post by Robin_Scouser « 22 Jul 2013, 21:11
Replies: 13
by Robin_Scouser » 19 Jul 2013, 19:22

Hello again peeps,

I have a slightly puzzling wiring issue :? as shown in diagram I have made.

12v Lights work :ok
Sub Pump works :ok

12v outlet...

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Last post by Robin_Scouser
22 Jul 2013, 21:11
horn

Last post by monkeyboysee « 22 Jul 2013, 19:00
Replies: 12
by monkeyboysee » 19 Jul 2013, 15:48

hey guys,

i fancy changing the horn, i would like a high pitched one, kind of like the ones in the Italian job (the real one!), i'm guessing that...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
22 Jul 2013, 19:00
Head lights flash when emergency light switch on.

Last post by Flyingchunk « 22 Jul 2013, 16:45
Replies: 3
by Flyingchunk » 21 Jul 2013, 23:45

Hi all

Insane as it may sound, only just checked the hazard lights.

Indicators don't flash at the front, headlights do!

Now I know the front is...

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Last post by Flyingchunk
22 Jul 2013, 16:45
Leisure Battery

Last post by xs1100515 « 22 Jul 2013, 16:29
Replies: 16
by xs1100515 » 15 Jul 2013, 14:37
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The previous owner of my multivan had an ordinary car battery fitted beneath the LH seat (drivers) (It's LHD). Unsurprisingly the battery became...
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Last post by xs1100515
22 Jul 2013, 16:29
Temperature warning led on when using the horn?

Last post by anythingsdr « 22 Jul 2013, 11:17
Replies: 2
by anythingsdr » 21 Jul 2013, 22:20

Random fault that's just struck when coming back from Cornwall tonight! When I push the horn I get the flashing red led on the temp gauge going on...

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Last post by anythingsdr
22 Jul 2013, 11:17
TV Hookup

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 22 Jul 2013, 10:30
Replies: 1
by isaune » 22 Jul 2013, 10:02

Hi Chaps

Feel a bit lazy asking this question - should have asked at the campsite yesterday really.

Anyway, we stayed at a site where all the...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
22 Jul 2013, 10:30
screen wash tubes

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 21 Jul 2013, 23:50
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by Joju » 16 Jul 2013, 16:53

Hello all. Can anyone offer any help on repairing screen was tubes?
I can hear the pump, and some water squirts weakly, but lot leaks out...

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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
21 Jul 2013, 23:50
Sat Nav Head/ No ACC ON

Last post by Xofblade « 21 Jul 2013, 20:28
Replies: 4
by 2Kan » 15 Jul 2013, 13:54

I have had a good few of days searching the various forums and google search's but i cant find a definite answer to my issue. The issue seems to be...

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Last post by Xofblade
21 Jul 2013, 20:28
No Reading on Temperature Gauge

Last post by dbz864 « 21 Jul 2013, 17:29
Replies: 3
by Jdavies788 » 30 Jun 2013, 15:58

Hi,

We have a 1989 1.7 diesel T25, the flashing lights work when in the start position, but then get no reading or needle movement. Checked wire...

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Last post by dbz864
21 Jul 2013, 17:29
T3 dashpod

Last post by the baron « 21 Jul 2013, 14:19
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by the baron » 21 Jul 2013, 11:36

Hi all does anybody do new pcb for the dashpod! !!

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Last post by the baron
21 Jul 2013, 14:19
Radiator fan stopped working

Last post by robobobo « 21 Jul 2013, 11:39
Replies: 8
by robobobo » 19 Jul 2013, 15:55

Hi everyone
This is a bit on the fly as I'm camping in the van and trying to fix it whilst holidaying
In busy traffic on yes probably the hottest day...

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Last post by robobobo
21 Jul 2013, 11:39
Engine noise through the Stereo

Last post by fidget « 21 Jul 2013, 11:28
Replies: 9
by fidget » 23 Sep 2012, 08:29

Hi all

I havent used my van for about a month now as been welding her again, previous to my not using it everything was in good working order :run...

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Last post by fidget
21 Jul 2013, 11:28
headlights

Last post by California Dreamin « 21 Jul 2013, 08:30
Replies: 7
by dumbo » 09 Jul 2013, 19:09

hi all :? long story have done headlights from old round ones to maestro ones and change bulbs to hid ones look good and very bright but will not...

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Last post by California Dreamin
21 Jul 2013, 08:30
Fuse to Leisure Battery

Last post by California Dreamin « 21 Jul 2013, 08:25
Replies: 2
by Gillski » 20 Jul 2013, 15:36

Hi

I have recently blown several fuses driving to camp sites with the fridge running off the battery. Anyone know what size fuse I should put in?...

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Last post by California Dreamin
21 Jul 2013, 08:25
1.6 turbo diesel won't start

Last post by Vanda « 20 Jul 2013, 13:23
Replies: 12
by Vanda » 30 Jun 2013, 17:08

]Hi there, I know this is probably a long shot as I really don't know what the problem might be, but any ideas would be appreciated!

I haven't been...

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Last post by Vanda
20 Jul 2013, 13:23
Westy elec hook up socket/flap

Last post by andypandy1930 « 19 Jul 2013, 22:22
Replies: 4
by andypandy1930 » 19 Jul 2013, 21:33

Hi I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get a Westy hook up socket and flap for the outside of my California thanks in advance

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Last post by andypandy1930
19 Jul 2013, 22:22
Westy wiring questions

Last post by chrisevans « 19 Jul 2013, 21:15
Replies: 6
by chrisevans » 15 Jul 2013, 20:51

I have an earth from the rcd which is currently going nowhere. Should this go back to the hook up box?
Secondly does anyone know the layout of the 4...

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Last post by chrisevans
19 Jul 2013, 21:15
Multiple questions_all stupid

Last post by Robin_Scouser « 19 Jul 2013, 19:13
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by Robin_Scouser » 12 Jul 2013, 17:41

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Hey Peeps,

Got a couple of queries.. they are simple but no harm in...

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Last post by Robin_Scouser
19 Jul 2013, 19:13

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