Hi Guys

I wonder if anyone can help me with some pointers. We have a small central locking remote that came with our 1996 P reg Bongo (SGL5F) 4 wheel drive diesel. Just a simple open/close button one. A Naldec 6J31A it says on the inside. I've replaced the battery in the past no problem but this ...

Hi Guys, having very similar issues to the OP on this except it doesn't happen all the time. Sometimes the glowplug lights go out and it starts on the button. Other times, more likely if it's been left overnight or for a couple of days, it fails to ignite and you have to repeat the gloplug light ...

Well, thanks for your comments all. MOT is now sorted. They've used a can of BG (https://www.bgprod.com/catalog/gasoline ... -product-1) and given it a good thrashing which has improved things good enough to give it a pass.

thanks for your comments, will give it a try

Hi all, having a few issues getting the Bongo through its MOT on the emissions front. I think its failing on the hydrocarbons. reading should be 5.0 and is +3 over or something like that. Anyway, anyone had a similar issue and gotten around it? MOT centre suggesting we give it a hard run before a ...

mornin' all...right battery has been on charge for 15 hours or so and is only showing 50% charged on the dial (albeit its an old, basic charger) I'm beginning to think its had it now (the Mrs has left the lights on too many times!) So will order a new one from carparts4less...thanks for all your help

Thanks for all your comments and suggestions. I've disconnected the battery and I'm giving it a proper full charge. Also disconnected the earth strap and gave it a good clean up...fingers crossed that will sort it. Failing that perhaps a new battery from car parts (thanks for the 7.5% discount tip ...

Worst case I guess its a new battery...Do I need to look for something specific for this type of vehicle? normally I would go into Halfords and check on their chart but of course they don't have Mazda Bongo or Ford Freda listed!

Ok, thanks Geoff

Sorry, Geoff is better than g8dhe...Just noticed your signature...still getting the hang of this!

thanks for your reply g8dhe, once the engine is running it all appears normal. battery is apparently charging as after a long run on Monday eve it still started again on Tuesday morning but having left it sitting since then and trying it this morning it now again hasnt enough charge to start the ...

Hi all, I wonder if anyone can help/advise? I have the mrs taking the van on a long trip this weekend and she's scared about it not starting...
Everything was fine recently until my dopey stepson managed to try and drive his scooter off with the hook up cable inexplicably caught around it. He ...

Ian wrote:If you wait a few days the club will be announcing a special deal on roofbeds at highly competitive prices.

Hi Ian, thanks for your advice. When/how will I get to know about said announcement? Thanks

Thanks for the advice guys, appreciated

Hi all

another question...we have a rather think (prob no more than 1inc) rooftop mattress in our bongo.
we'd like to upgrate to a thicker one but with so many prices/choices available online can anyone recommend one they've bought before or the best material/supplier?

Many thanks

Ian