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I assume it happened because the battery was changed (the mechanic seemed surprised that there was an immobiliser). There may have been a problem with the relay between the main starter and leisure battery which, added to the cold, damp weather, drained all the power out of both (I only use...

My T2 VW (59 reg.) campervan wouldn't start. A local mechanic came out and installed a new battery and plugs. The van still wouldn't start because of the immobiliser. Danbury say I need to transport the van to them and the parts alone will cost between £200 and £600 depending on the damage. Any...

just discovered the thanks button :oops: two remaining questions (for now)- bumph from Danbury states 30amp fuse for engine bay although was told 40 amp- does it matter? and no mention of fuel pump fuse- where is it?

Thanks for link- and thanks for all advice- I agree- I expected more for the money- which was my inheritance- the van an indulgence- but I didn't expect it to become such a liability- I've already had to replace both silencers (also a 59 plate van) and the alternator (Danbury claimed it was...

Thankyou- apologies for my ignorance and I do love my van- as it's my first I thought getting a new one would mean trouble and cost free driving (for a while) and perhaps the difficult gear shift, rust, disintegrating exhaust, electrical failures, wind induced wobbling etc. were just part of the...

what's a 'fram part'?

As a VW T2 campervan owner with limited mechanical knowledge, a manual in Portugese and a fraught relationship with Danbury (their warranty doesn't seem to cover anything that goes wrong) can anyone please tell me when the timing belt should be replaced?

as VW T2 campervan owner with limited mechanical knowledge, a manual in Poertugese and a fraught relationship with Danbury (their warranty doesn't seem to cover anything that goes wrong) can anyone please tell me when the timing belt should be replaced?