Finally got to the bottom of the not starting when hot.
I was doing an oil change and while underneath I had a good look at the starter motor earth cable.
It was not attached well to the Chassis and also badly corroded at both ends. Removed and cleaned both ends of the cable and cleaned both mounting points with sandpaper and wire brush.
Refitted and covered in Petroleum jelly to ensure it does not corrode again.
This must have been causing a bad earth to Chassis for most of the electrics.
So the following issues have been resolved now been resolved.
1. Starts when hot. Starts so much better and quicker than before.
2. Start Battery holds charge.
3. Dash lights and other lights are all bright white instead of dim yellow.
4. Brake warning light does not glow and not affected by clutch pedal.
So everything is resolved and it like having a new van again! Very Happy
VW Brazilian Kombi T2c. Made by VW Brazil the Kombi is a T2 bus but with a few Brazilian tweeks. Imported into the UK via Danbury and converted to a campervan.
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