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by jimmo62
Tue Feb 18, 2014 4:54 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Non Starter
Replies: 16
Views: 4420

Re: Non Starter

by jimmo62
Sat Feb 15, 2014 3:30 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Heater Blower again
Replies: 5
Views: 1687

Re: Heater Blower again

If you have climate control (not the manual controls) then the "resistor pack" is actually a transistor controlled by the Aircon ECU. If the fan only runs on MAX then it's likely this is broken because on max it is bypassed by a relay. Its plugged into connector G3-04 on this wiring diagra...
by jimmo62
Sun Feb 09, 2014 11:55 am
Forum: Bongo Camping Equipment
Topic: fiamma f45,some help please,
Replies: 6
Views: 2550

Re: fiamma f45,some help please,

I got our van with the awning fitted but it has been fine on motorway trips, no sign of moving etc. It uses 2 brackets, one at each end - I can send you some photos via email if you like? One problem is that the rear window does not open due to the bracket overlapping but I think a bit of careful re...
by jimmo62
Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:25 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Mechanics have run out of ideas on how to fix cooling system
Replies: 47
Views: 16769

Re: Mechanics have run out of ideas on how to fix cooling sy

In a previous life (VW Golf!) I had a problem with the fan not coming on. I diagnosed by temporarily fitting a switch to activate the fan manually which proved that if I turned it on the temp would stay under control. Since the senders are quite expensive it might be worth trying this first.
by jimmo62
Fri Feb 07, 2014 12:29 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Mechanics have run out of ideas on how to fix cooling system
Replies: 47
Views: 16769

Re: Mechanics have run out of ideas on how to fix cooling sy

I would try the 1.1 cap as a cheap quick test
by jimmo62
Thu Feb 06, 2014 9:26 pm
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: Courtesy Lights
Replies: 6
Views: 2856

Re: Courtesy Lights

Forgot to say, LEDs obviously only work one way round so if they don't light up just turn them round. You may need to adjust the wire tails on the W5W bulbs - look into the bulbholder, check where the metal contacts are and bend the wires so they are in the right position (it's obvious when you do i...
by jimmo62
Thu Feb 06, 2014 6:57 pm
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: Courtesy Lights
Replies: 6
Views: 2856

Re: Courtesy Lights

Yep I replaced mine with these and they are good! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221151932533?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 I also replaced the luggage bay bulb and the one in the lifting roof with these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330710019129?var=540059595054&ssPageName=STRK:...
by jimmo62
Thu Feb 06, 2014 5:11 pm
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: front speakers
Replies: 4
Views: 2391

Re: front speakers

Try this:

viewtopic.php?f=44&t=52266&hilit=jbl+gto&start=30#p547545
by jimmo62
Wed Jan 29, 2014 5:27 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Bongo help Gloucestershire, dumping coolant
Replies: 8
Views: 3594

Re: Bongo help Gloucestershire, dumping coolant

widdowson2008 wrote:I know it sounds obvious, but have you checked the expansion tank cap? Should be rated at 1.1 bar. If it has failed, then it WILL dump coolant from the tank. Cheap fix too.
Good call - always best to start with the simple stuff!
by jimmo62
Wed Jan 29, 2014 5:03 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Bongo help Gloucestershire, dumping coolant
Replies: 8
Views: 3594

Re: Bongo help Gloucestershire, dumping coolant

Would it be worth doing a compression test, I'd guess that would indicate if the head gasket was leaking....

Also it may be worth running with the reservoir cap off to see if bubbles of gas come out, again this could be a sign of leaks from the cylinders into the cooling system
by jimmo62
Thu Jan 23, 2014 6:18 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Installing an actuator for central locking
Replies: 0
Views: 1111

Installing an actuator for central locking

Just done this - took about 2 hours all in. I have done a PDF writeup with photos but not sure how to post attachments on the forum (can anyone advise?) - in the mean time if you want a copy let me know and I can email it
by jimmo62
Fri Jan 17, 2014 3:43 pm
Forum: Insurance
Topic: 2gether breakdown cover
Replies: 13
Views: 5179

Re: 2gether breakdown cover

We are with Caravan Club, they have a scheme called Mayday which is provided by Green Flag. Includes dual recovery but UK only. Paid £66
by jimmo62
Thu Jan 16, 2014 3:33 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Trickle Charge main battery
Replies: 4
Views: 1821

Re: Trickle Charge main battery

A related question - I have a leisure battery with smart relay. If I want to charge the leisure battery do I need to pull the fuse between the output of the smart relay and the battery to avoid damaging the smart relay or will it be OK? Or am I just better off connecting the charger to the main batt...
by jimmo62
Mon Jan 13, 2014 5:27 pm
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: Grill options
Replies: 16
Views: 4055

Re: Grill options

Sorry away from home at the moment so no photos... I sprayed mine with Simoniz Acrylic car paint - Satin Black. It has come out really nicely, retaining the slight surface texture on the grillle but covering nicely. Before starting the grille was a muddy grey colour - I think it may originally have ...
by jimmo62
Sat Jan 11, 2014 6:56 pm
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: Bongo Maschine v1.0
Replies: 19
Views: 6015

Re: Bongo Maschine v1.0

I've been thinking of doing an Arduino project to read the ECU error codes, looks like the hardware you have here would do the job nicely. Time to visit the shops for some components methinks!

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