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by Tidmo
Wed May 08, 2013 8:31 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Factory fit sensors
Replies: 1
Views: 1410

Factory fit sensors

Im looking to move the live feed for my corner sensors, due to them being perminantly on when my Willinton kit is connected. Any ideas where i could take a feed from so they only activate when the ignition is in the next position on from acc? Also i dont want to break the switch when prising it out,...
by Tidmo
Sat Apr 27, 2013 12:09 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant header tank emtyting itself
Replies: 15
Views: 6959

Re: Coolant header tank emtyting itself

SIMONI wrote:Do you need any special tools to replace the head gasket, is it something a competent DIYer could do?

I'm not aware of anyone local who fixes bongos
You could try Fairview Garage in Cheltenham on 01242 515454
They look after mine and Roger has owned one himself.

Hope that helps
by Tidmo
Fri Apr 26, 2013 7:45 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant alarm
Replies: 36
Views: 12724

Re: Coolant alarm

Yes, with the lolly stick method and mines about clear enough to see the level still.
by Tidmo
Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:22 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant alarm
Replies: 36
Views: 12724

Re: Coolant alarm

Okay. Thanks.
Can you pm me your address please.
The battery was changed with both removed, so only one connected at the time.
Cheers
by Tidmo
Thu Apr 25, 2013 6:50 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant alarm
Replies: 36
Views: 12724

Re: Coolant alarm

Rewired as per instructions with live feed from fuse number 16
Volts across battery 12.65
Volts ign on 12.63
Engine running 13.92

Volts between sensor screw head and earth
Across battery 0.65
Ign on 8.65
Engine running 9.98
by Tidmo
Thu Apr 25, 2013 2:49 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant alarm
Replies: 36
Views: 12724

Re: Coolant alarm

Okay Haydn, will try that and report back. Thank you.
by Tidmo
Thu Apr 25, 2013 2:12 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant alarm
Replies: 36
Views: 12724

Re: Coolant alarm

If the alarm chirps/flashes when you turn the key before starting....it is fine..... The clue might lie here.... Quote.....Coolant alarm chirrups as normal when ign first turned on and waiting for glow plug light to go out. All normal . Now after the engine has started the alarm is constantly sound...
by Tidmo
Thu Apr 25, 2013 1:49 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant alarm
Replies: 36
Views: 12724

Re: Coolant alarm

Dont get me wrong, im not rubbishing anything. Im just trying albeit frustratingly to get it sorted.

So by it chrirruping means its working okay how does it explain the constant sounding?

Feels like im going round and round in circles here.
by Tidmo
Thu Apr 25, 2013 1:05 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant alarm
Replies: 36
Views: 12724

Re: Coolant alarm

dome-e- my willinton is currenly disconnected as is my coolant alarm. Til i get to the bottom of the bloody thing keep going off its going to stay that way. Didnt see your pic but would be interested in seeing it. To recap: New starter battery fitted (correctly) no fiddling/moving coolant alarm wire...
by Tidmo
Thu Apr 25, 2013 12:36 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant alarm
Replies: 36
Views: 12724

Re: Coolant alarm

Do you mean the header tank sensor?
Im totally confused here, may as well rip the thing out if it doesnt work properly.
by Tidmo
Thu Apr 25, 2013 11:17 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant alarm
Replies: 36
Views: 12724

Re: Coolant alarm

Just cleaned the screw, topped up lost coolant. Usual chirrup on starting then constant alarm sounding still... I havent done anything wiring wise yet (move the feed to ign only) only replaced a duff starter battery. Off to Cornwall next weekend so would either like it working again or find a way of...
by Tidmo
Thu Apr 25, 2013 9:42 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant alarm
Replies: 36
Views: 12724

Re: Coolant alarm

Thanks Haydn, doing it at lunchtime so will keep you posted, :D
by Tidmo
Wed Apr 24, 2013 7:23 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant alarm
Replies: 36
Views: 12724

Re: Coolant alarm

?? :oops:
by Tidmo
Wed Apr 24, 2013 7:03 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant alarm
Replies: 36
Views: 12724

Re: Coolant alarm

Thanks Pooh. Will need to sort another meet very soon. Especially as its getting warmer! Mind you it couldn't have been much colder before!
by Tidmo
Wed Apr 24, 2013 6:57 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Coolant alarm
Replies: 36
Views: 12724

Re: Coolant alarm

Excellent. Thanks guys. Ill get the o/h out in a bit. Check her lightning reactions! :D

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