Switch/valve in the gas bottle compartment

[WelshGas]

That is really helpful. I gues it cost something like 200EUR.

The component with number 4. Anyone was able to open this? There is special way to open it or I have no enough strength?

You’ll need something like this. Flat piece of metal with 2 bolts correct distance apart. Similar to this Clean Water Tank cap tool.

Water Tank Lid Opening Tool for VW California SE/Ocean - CampervanBits

Special tool for opening the water tank lid of the VW California Ocean and SE. Essential item if replacing water pump.

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[szczota81]

no is clear why I was not able to open it

 

[flying banana]

no is clear why I was not able to open it

Just re try your waste tank. The sensor is not accurate on most vans and won't show a level until nearly full. So it might be working normally

 

[Top Diner]

It’s the drain for your freshwater tank, in the position shown it’s open.

Just bought a new Cali and found this red lever. It is very hard indeed to move and did not to force it. Is this normal or do I go back to the dealership?

 

[Top Diner]

Hi All

Can anyone tell me what is this red switch/valve for?

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[ArunAlec]

See post 1&2.

 

[ArunAlec]

Just bought a new Cali and found this red lever. It is very hard indeed to move and did not to force it. Is this normal or do I go back to the dealership?

Can’t recall how stiff, but I imagine the dealer will just say it’s normal. If you’re still under warranty can’t hurt to raise it with dealer (assume Breeze at Havant?)

 

[Top Diner]

Can’t recall how stiff, but I imagine the dealer will just say it’s normal. If you’re still under warranty can’t hurt to raise it with dealer (assume Breeze at Havant?)

Hi,
Yes Breeze at Havant. I will go up there tomorrow as I don't want to sheer off the lever. When I said it was stiff, it just wont move. I bought the Cali from Lookers at Guildford. The handover was pretty useless. Salesman in a rush. Went through the basics but not much more. Thanks for your advice. This Forum is great.

 

[ArunAlec]

Hi,
Yes Breeze at Havant. I will go up there tomorrow as I don't want to sheer off the lever. When I said it was stiff, it just wont move. I bought the Cali from Lookers at Guildford. The handover was pretty useless. Salesman in a rush. Went through the basics but not much more. Thanks for your advice. This Forum is great.

Best let them have a go…… they can take responsibility!
You are trying to pull it in the right direction? As in the first post.

 

[Kevin5658]

Hi,
Yes Breeze at Havant. I will go up there tomorrow as I don't want to sheer off the lever. When I said it was stiff, it just wont move. I bought the Cali from Lookers at Guildford. The handover was pretty useless. Salesman in a rush. Went through the basics but not much more. Thanks for your advice. This Forum is great.

Hi
Just seen this post. I went out to my van to check. In the handbook & my old van T6 this was right. If you go to your van now I am sure if you pull the lever towards you, opposite to what the handbook says it will be open. The position it’s in now is closed.
Hope this helps & will save you a trip to Breeze.
Kevin

 

[lohr500]

The lever was quite stiff on our new Cali. Loosened up after using it a few times.

Just put a bit of force on it clockwise and it should do a 1/4 turn. Then work it backwards and forwards a few times.

It might move more freely if you partially fill the fresh water tank and get some water through the valve.

 

[Top Diner]

Best let them have a go…… they can take responsibility!
You are trying to pull it in the right direction? As in the first post.

Thanks. It won’t move in either direction. I think the wise move will be for me to visit Breeze up at Waterlooville.

 

[Top Diner]

Hi
Just seen this post. I went out to my van to check. In the handbook & my old van T6 this was right. If you go to your van now I am sure if you pull the lever towards you, opposite to what the handbook says it will be open. The position it’s in now is closed.
Hope this helps & will save you a trip to Breeze.
Kevin

Thanks Kevin. Unfortunately, it won’t move in either direction. I think I will visit Breeze tomorrow for them to take a look. John

 

[Top Diner]

Thanks. It won’t move in either direction. I think the wise move will be for me to visit Breeze up at Waterlooville.

 

[Top Diner]

Thanks Kevin. Unfortunately, it won’t move in either direction. I think I will visit Breeze tomorrow for them to take a look. John