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by g8dhe
Mon Feb 09, 2026 9:29 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Instrument cluster bulbs
Replies: 5
Views: 76

Re: Instrument cluster bulbs

LED's are not a good option as they emit a narrow cone of light rather than a broad width and can actually be more night sight damaging than the all round light from a filament lamp.
by g8dhe
Sun Feb 08, 2026 10:21 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Instrument cluster bulbs
Replies: 5
Views: 76

Re: Instrument cluster bulbs

Yes, thinking about there listed here https://lushprojects.com/bongopartsmk2/ ... mgno=.html in the diagrams.
by g8dhe
Sun Feb 08, 2026 5:56 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Instrument cluster bulbs
Replies: 5
Views: 76

Re: Instrument cluster bulbs

The lower wattage wire ended bulbs used to be available from CPC just make sure you move the coloured sleeve and base for the wires across to the new lamps https://cpc.farnell.com/c/electrical-li ... ed%2Bbulbs
by g8dhe
Sun Feb 08, 2026 10:23 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Instrument cluster
Replies: 2
Views: 83

Re: Instrument cluster

Very likely, there are some minor variations over the years but I'm not aware that they alter the electrical connections at all. But its not something that has often been reported on!
by g8dhe
Fri Feb 06, 2026 10:51 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Front Passenger Swivel Seat
Replies: 5
Views: 124

Re: Front Passenger Swivel Seat

Welcome aboard!

Before you commit you need to understand that a simple swivel seat doesn't work!!!! You also need to arrange for the seat to flip out away from the engine cover to allow turning the only seat designed for this is here https://www.newdawnconversions.co.uk/seating many of us have them ...
by g8dhe
Sat Jan 31, 2026 10:52 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Fault codes 10, 11, 12, 14 and 18(!?) - help needed, please!
Replies: 7
Views: 424

Re: Fault codes 10, 11, 12, 14 and 18(!?) - help needed, please!

The sequence is different between the codes, refer to the diagrams in the Members area (Fact Sheets) for the various patterns depending on year of the vehicle.
I have to say with vehicles of this age, the faulty circuit doesn't normally jump up and say its "ME", the other circuits around the engine ...
by g8dhe
Sat Jan 31, 2026 9:59 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Fault codes 10, 11, 12, 14 and 18(!?) - help needed, please!
Replies: 7
Views: 424

Re: Fault codes 10, 11, 12, 14 and 18(!?) - help needed, please!

Hi Dirk,

For diagrams and part numbers there is https://lushprojects.com/bongopartsmk2/ which is partly translated set of diagrams,
there is also https://www.amayama.com/en/genuine-catalogs/mazda However I have just noticed that the Friendee is no longer listed but the part numbers and sources ...
by g8dhe
Thu Jan 29, 2026 6:49 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Hello - An Introduction
Replies: 8
Views: 5557

Re: Hello - An Introduction

Sounds good! Wonder what trips you have made or perhaps have planned?
by g8dhe
Wed Jan 28, 2026 11:12 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: illumination on the digital heater control
Replies: 7
Views: 1714

Re: illumination on the digital heater control

You move the bases over they are not part of the lamp themselves, I've always got mine in the past from CPC but haven't looked for a while for them now. Try wire ended bulbs 12v;
https://cpc.farnell.com/unbranded/f015/12v-miniature-bulbs-pack-of-2/dp/AR70316
https://cpc.farnell.com/sli-ebt/7219-004 ...
by g8dhe
Tue Jan 27, 2026 11:20 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: illumination on the digital heater control
Replies: 7
Views: 1714

Re: illumination on the digital heater control

There are a couple of different styles, if its the electronic style then see here https://lushprojects.com/bongopartsmk2/ ... 2of02.html
Otherwise go back up a level and choose the other diagram!
by g8dhe
Mon Jan 26, 2026 5:16 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Dr Bongo Plymouth
Replies: 3
Views: 190

Re: Dr Bongo Plymouth

Face book business details say;
"
208 Faraday Mill Business Park, Plymouth, United Kingdom, PL4 0ST
Contact info
01752 224651

[email protected]"

Nothing obvious in messages about closing but last post says they updated background picture;
Doctor-bongo updated their profile picture on 23rd ...
by g8dhe
Sun Jan 25, 2026 9:39 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Sliding Door Motor Not Working
Replies: 12
Views: 907

Re: Sliding Door Motor Not Working

Yes that often seems to be the case, the mechanism gets out of sequence and instant problems. In my case a hard slam forced closure has usually reset the mechanism, the one time it didn't (only happened 2-3 times) a poke around inside with a screwdriver seemed to reset it.
by g8dhe
Tue Jan 20, 2026 12:29 pm
Forum: Fancy Meeting up & Bongo Trips
Topic: Southern Softies 2026
Replies: 1
Views: 489

Re: Southern Softies 2026

Noted!
by g8dhe
Mon Jan 19, 2026 9:48 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Sliding Door Motor Not Working
Replies: 12
Views: 907

Re: Sliding Door Motor Not Working

The rear latch as I recall is driven by a cable from the rotating discs which you will see when you remove the door cover and plastic sheet see here https://lushprojects.com/bongopartsmk2/code=7230A&cat=a2ajra0a&vin=&imgno=.html just what has failed needs to be seen, often the little plastic ...
by g8dhe
Sun Jan 18, 2026 6:59 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Invest in repair or fresh import
Replies: 4
Views: 376

Re: Invest in repair or fresh import

Worth having a search relating to Imports and the SVA testing needed maybe also for importers as there are some catches when doing it yourself you may need to be aware of! https://igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/search.php?keywords=importing+SVA&terms=all&author=&sc=1&sf=firstpost&sr=posts&sk=t&sd=d&st ...

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