While on the subject of central locking...
My central locking fob is very poor. I have to push the button about a dozen times before it will lock or open. Usually get bored trying and have to put the key in the lock 'old school' style. I have replaced the battery recently with a new one but that ...

Did a monster slog from Stalham Norfolk to Glasgow in my 98 2.5 4WD diesel yesterday. Brimmed it in Stalham and got as far as Kirkby Thore filling station on the A66 with still a quarter of a tank left. My mileage told me I had done 299 miles to there and when I brimmed it again I'd only used 39 ...

What is it that actually makes the clunking noise? What is loose?
I've had my Bongo 1 year now and it's always had a clunk when going over slightly bumpy roads. In the 12 months we've had the van I've had the front drop links changed twice and it still clunks on bumpy roads!
Whats the problem and ...

I'm needing a complete set for my pride and joy...
Can anyone recommend a garage or suchlike that could do me reasonable deal in the Glasgow area?

So I received the new barrel this week and I'm happy with my purchase.
I just tried to fit the new barrel and I couldn't manage it. For starters (no pun intended) it is an extremely fiddley job and one that I'm not entirely confident about undertaking myself but also I can't see how it is possible ...

I expect a main dealer could order a lock to your key number. Personally, I'd buy something like this and either use it as-is, or cannibalise it to repair yours:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Mazda-Bongo-Ignition-Barrel-with-key-/271296675794?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash ...

If the fault is with the barrel, you could order a new one to match your existing code. If the fault is with alloy body the barrel rotates in, then you could get one from a breakers. The latter option could be quite expensive as most places will want to sell you a set with all the door locks too ...

Don't know if that'll work or not... The only function the key now serves is to open the doors and to stop the steering lock from coming on.

It looks like my ignition barrel on my '98 Bongo has given up the ghost. The key will turn all the way but without any resistance and after the 1st position it is not clicking or connecting to anything, feels like it is worn down. Upshot is, I'm having to bypass the barrel and I now start the van ...

Hello all,
Thats me and the GF just recently become part of the big Bongo family with our (brand new) 1998 2.5D Friendee campervan. Had it a few weeks and after getting the anti-roll drop links replaced and a couple of other bits n bobs done on it, the pair of us are loving the wee thing.
We do ...