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by samuel
Sat Oct 27, 2018 10:25 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Last year of the diesel 4WD
Replies: 1
Views: 2201

Re: Last year of the diesel 4WD

This is probably one of the very last. There aren't many about like this. I have the same spec on a 2001 model with the aero roof with glass. Took a while to find.
by samuel
Mon Aug 13, 2018 8:43 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Glowlplug light flashing
Replies: 9
Views: 5606

Re: Glowlplug light flashing

Hi Chris It would be worth getting a multimeter. They are quite cheap. I say this because the contacts on the solenoids get covered in crud and even though you have used a battery to listen for the solenoid click you may not be making a complete circuit due to the crud on the other solenoid. Give th...
by samuel
Thu May 24, 2018 8:02 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Glowlplug light flashing
Replies: 9
Views: 5606

Re: Glowlplug light flashing

Hi Colin I have a 2001 2.5 turbo diesel which had the same problem and I cured it with the following method. Firstly check all the vacuum hoses under the passenger and drivers seat. Make sure they are all a tight fit. It is sometimes possible to cut the offending pipe by removing about 8mm but you c...
by samuel
Thu May 17, 2018 9:34 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Flashing glow plug and loss of power
Replies: 14
Views: 11950

Re: Flashing glow plug and loss of power

Hi Anton

I will. I tried to get the codes but the wire I was using was too thick to insert into the diagnostic port!!

Sourcing thin wire so will be back very soon.
by samuel
Wed May 16, 2018 10:13 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Flashing glow plug and loss of power
Replies: 14
Views: 11950

Re: Flashing glow plug and loss of power

Firstly thank you to Anton for his recent input regarding the issue of flashing glow plug light and loss of power. I have suffered this problem for quite a while and inputted earlier my findings but unfortunately the problem came back. Anton gave us resistance figures for the solenoids and this insp...
by samuel
Fri May 04, 2018 10:33 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Trouble codes P0400, P1228, P1402
Replies: 9
Views: 5552

Re: Trouble codes P0400, P1228, P1402

Hi Anton Thank you for posting this information as I know there are some of us suffering the same problem. I have 2001 2.5 turbo diesel and have suffered the flashing glow plug and loss of power exactly as you have described. It is all very frustrating. I haven't checked anything electrical yet but ...
by samuel
Sun Apr 01, 2018 8:36 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Dave Stanworth RIP
Replies: 9
Views: 5640

Re: Dave Stanworth RIP

Very sad to hear this news. Dave was always such a positive person. RIP. Sincere condolences to his family.

Tim & Jill
by samuel
Sat Mar 24, 2018 5:17 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Central Locking
Replies: 2
Views: 2115

Re: Central Locking

The clicking suggests the electrics are working fine.

Its normally the servo inside the drivers door which packs up. Its just a solenoid and after time they simply loose their effectiveness. About 3 or 4 pounds on ebay.
by samuel
Mon Feb 05, 2018 10:46 pm
Forum: Bongo Fuel & Performance Issues
Topic: Effect of soot build up in oil ? (Diesel)
Replies: 19
Views: 11128

Re: Effect of soot build up in oil ? (Diesel)

I've been reading this article with great interest as I believe I have first hand experience of a failed engine due to an excessive build up of soot in the lubricating oil. Not on a Bongo but my wife Jill's Citroen Berlingo Multispace 1600 HDI 2010 model. Prior to it's big ends going the engine had ...
by samuel
Sun Jan 14, 2018 10:00 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Flashing glow plug and loss of power
Replies: 14
Views: 11950

Re: Flashing glow plug and loss of power

Hi Vanessa You're not hijacking my thread. Sorry to hear of your woes and to be honest I still suffer the occasional loss of power although its not as bad as it was. I have found now that carrying a pair of long nose plier's comes in handy. What I have found is that if I lift the passenger seat I ca...
by samuel
Wed Nov 15, 2017 10:53 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: How to fit a kayak or canoe on bongo
Replies: 4
Views: 4285

Re: How to fit a kayak or canoe on bongo

I've just been on ebay and put in 'roof rack gutter fitting' which came up with a set with high brackets which should clear your roof. Also the Land Rover bars look as though they would give sufficient clearance. There's a set called Rhino 2 for a Land Rover. Best check with the suppliers first to s...
by samuel
Tue Nov 14, 2017 9:33 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: How to fit a kayak or canoe on bongo
Replies: 4
Views: 4285

Re: How to fit a kayak or canoe on bongo

Hi Sven You say you are advised not to fit a rack to your roof. Your best bet is to source a roof rack which fits to the guttering. Obvious drawback though is you'll have to remove it to raise the roof. But at least you'll be avoid putting it inside.
by samuel
Mon Nov 06, 2017 8:48 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Flashing glow plug and loss of power
Replies: 14
Views: 11950

Re: Flashing glow plug and loss of power

Thanks Ian
by samuel
Mon Nov 06, 2017 8:47 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Corroded core plug led to overheating
Replies: 10
Views: 4820

Re: Corroded core plug led to overheating

Hi Ian . This is a really easy job. Takes a couple of minutes to remove the core plug and pop a new one in. Obviously if the core plug leaks then the coolant system will drain to the level of the core plug. The whole system doesn't have to be drained. Due to the location of the core plugs this means...
by samuel
Sun Nov 05, 2017 8:53 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Flashing glow plug and loss of power
Replies: 14
Views: 11950

Re: Flashing glow plug and loss of power

Yes I use Archoil diesel additive every now and then to clean the turbo and other internal bits. I think it is worth doing having had a Citroen Relay EGR failure. The amount of carbon build up was beyond belief. The amount of black smoke coming out was embarrassing. Got sorted obviously but I reckon...

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