A late final update, all fixed!
A replacement barrel was ordered and fixed in about an hour. Process:
Disconnect battery for 30 minutes to remove any charge from the air bag
Remove the instrument panel cover to improve access
Remove the airbag (two bolts accessible from the side, rear of the ...
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- Mon Feb 29, 2016 11:54 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Ignition barrel failure/replacement
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- Wed Sep 23, 2015 9:39 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Ignition barrel failure/replacement
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Re: Ignition barrel failure/replacement
By way of an update I've found the fault - where the mechanical ignition lock mates to the electrical ignition switch the metal spindle has broken on the key switch side.
There is no way of fixing it so it will need a replacement lock. Unfortunately the unit is bolted on with shear bolts so they ...
There is no way of fixing it so it will need a replacement lock. Unfortunately the unit is bolted on with shear bolts so they ...
- Wed Sep 23, 2015 12:28 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Ignition barrel failure/replacement
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Re: Ignition barrel failure/replacement
Thanks fro the diagrams - does anyone have any fist hand experience/tips of removing the steering wheel cover?
- Mon Sep 21, 2015 12:23 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Ignition barrel failure/replacement
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Re: Ignition barrel failure/replacement
Thanks for all the advice, is there a step by step guide to removing the steering wheel and cowling so I can remove the ignition barrel and switch?
Thanks
Martyn
Thanks
Martyn
- Sun Sep 20, 2015 9:57 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Ignition barrel failure/replacement
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Ignition barrel failure/replacement
Hi all, my Bongo is stuck in ACC mode with all the usual lights on with the key in any position and even when the key is removed. Bongo won't start either. Pretty sure it's the ignition barrel that needs replacement, does anybody know where i can source a replacement and have experience of ...