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  1. T6Jay

    T6.1 Lock button for sleeping / leaving dogs inside / windows open How-To Guide

    I need a button in the rear of the van to lock the doors, without arming the alarm, as many seem to have fitted on the T6. Credit to @Willoughby for figuring this out on the T6 here; https://www.t6forum.com/threads/locking-doors-from-the-back-of-the-van-stop-me-before-i-do-something-silly.3939/...
  2. S

    Changing the steering wheel without airbag warning light [Guide]

    I've got a bit confused having read a few posts on this. How do I change the steering wheel without getting an airbag warning light? Disconnect battery before disconnecting the air bag? If so should that be done with the ignition on or off? Thanks
  3. R

    Installing a reverse camera in a T5 campervan - how-to guide.

    Hi, this is my first post when I have put a wireless reverse camera on a T5.1 campervan. I could have put it over the numberplate where the view point would be poor and the camera may pick up water/ dirt from the road OR at the top next to the brake light out of the way, but close to the bike...
  4. Ricardo T

    [GUIDE] Removing armrest covers for cleaning

    Afternoon lads and lasses...does anyone know if its possible to remove the armrest covers for washing/cleaning (or part thereof). One in particular is filthy from the previous owner and I think its time for a clean. Thankyou in advance.
  5. I

    How do I remove a wheel?

    Hello, should there be a security nut that came with my VW to remove the centre part of this alloy wheel?
  6. Dellmassive

    Van WIFI & Mobile Data -- How I Done It --

    Van WIFI & Mobile Data -- How I Done It -- I keep on meaning to get this thread started . . . . Today is the Day. this all started from having to share my data with the kids on long drives so they could you there Tablets whilst on the move, or remote from our Home WIFI. We also used this...
  7. Andysmee

    [GUIDE] How to remove seat-skin cover from a T6 double passenger seat

    Quick guide to removing the seat cover on a double passenger seat. For the seat back: If you're lucky enough to have a folding bracket on the seat you can remove the cover in situ, otherwise you'll need to remove the seat back from the base unless you can open the bottom of the cover blind. See...
  8. J

    Westfalia detachable tow-bar self-fit [Guide]

    So I decided to purchase the Westfalia detachable tow bar this week and set about fitting it. I bought the towbar and dedicated electrics from PF Jones. I've fitted it to a 2017 T6 and taken a few photos which may help someone. Not a bad job, but I'm fortunate to have ramps at our garage. It's a...
  9. B

    Resetting an "Inspection now!" message - other than after a service?

    An "Inspection now!" message has appeared, at about 55500 miles. According to the service history, a Service 3 was carried out, by the main dealer, on 24 August 2020 at 53911 miles. Is it possible that the service warning was reset - but not the inspection warning? I can reset the inspection...
  10. Dellmassive

    Seat Base Electric + EHU + Solar Install + Charger + DC-DC -- How We Done it --

    Seat Base Electric + EHU + Solar Install + Charger + DC-DC -- How We Done it -- id like to build a thread showing what's possible as regards to seat base builds. lets post a collection of our electrical installs, be it in the seat base or rear conversion. just EHU or SCR/VSR, charger, DC-DC...
  11. Andysmee

    Ambient lighting - adding to door cards and lower dash

    Again, not a fully fledged [GUIDE] as there are lots of ways to personalise this, but here's the steps. In the doors you can tap off the window switch backlighting (above) and in the lower dash you can tap off the dashboard backlight dimming switch or the headlight switch (below) and any...
  12. Andysmee

    Utility puddle lighting guide - how to add to mirrors and doors

    This is less a guide and more a walk through of how you might do it. I've called it utility lighting as this is more about illuminating the area round the van than for looks. For projector puddle lights there's other threads and kits that use the door lock latch sensor wiring, and that doesn't...
  13. Andysmee

    [GUIDE] How to remove the front bumper on a VW Transporter T6

    The above video by THQ is great and I followed it when doing the same job, but it's quite hard to have the video to hand at each step and so I forgot a step, so this is just a picture guide that you can use as you go along. Also, in spite of having a young van, these trim clips were a PITA, so...
  14. Andysmee

    [GUIDE] How to remove the driver's seat from a VW Transporter T6

    Another mini-guide. I had removed the passenger seat first, which helps with access but isn't necessary. Disconnect the seat belt latch sensor (I assume that's what it is) and slide the wire clip off the underside of the seat (top right). Now, if you want to remove the seat from the base, undo...
  15. Petro

    [GUIDE] How to retrofit A-pillar grab handles on T6 and T6.1

    My T6.1 came without a-pillar grab handles. Having those in my old T6 I really wanted to retrofit them. Took some photos and decided to do a how to- guide for anyone thinking about doing this. Step 1, removing a pillar covers. Before I pulled out the a-pillar cover, I took the dashboard side...
  16. K

    [Guide] Fitting a steering wheel

    I’ve been thinking about the flat bottom mod for a while so thought I’d write a how to for anyone else that is interested. The reasons I like it are: Vanity (Flat bottom steering wheels are cool) DSG paddles Fuel Economy (we’ll get to that later) It’s easier to turn a flat bottom and it fits...
  17. Andysmee

    [GUIDE] Fitting Vanstyle Skid Plates on a T6

    Not much to these, the rears are simply stuck on with 3M tape, and the fronts have less tape as they are supplied with three little self-tapping screws. The holes are pre-drilled, I just used a bradawl to help get them started through the actual bumper. Instructions: (I have to admit I didn't...
  18. marmite monster

    How to remove T6.1 DRL bulbs

    Rough guide to removing t6.1 drl bulbs This is an absolute b*****d of a job, rang vw dealer they had no idea how to do it yet either. This is the offending article! To remove the bulb turn the white part towards the engine. I think this is how it’s supposed to be done but it’s so tight you...
  19. Dellmassive

    [Guide] Battery Maintainer (for Starter battery) -- How I Done It --

    [Guide] Battery Maintainer (for Starter battery) -- How I Done It -- Right so its that time of year again . . . . . . . . Winter & (Lockdown 2020) The van might be layed up not being used, which will lead to a flat battery in around 3 weeks. The cold weather doesn't help the battery's...
  20. Bobbych

    T6.1 Tank Removal How-To video (ready for Heater installation)

    I recently installed a Chinese Diesel heater under the floor under the drivers seat. I'm not a professional video maker but I did record it and posted it to YouTube Here is a link to the Fuel tank removal to install the fuel pick up line. Video=s to follow for heater installation. T6.1 Tank removal
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